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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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Replying to: prithis (Feb 26, 2009 6:55 am) Does that mean the other driver was at fault?
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Replying to: obyone (Mar 13, 2009 3:33 pm) |
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Replying to: obyone (Mar 13, 2009 3:33 pm) I went through the motions of getting a police report which clearly indicates that the other driver is at fault and that he got citations for driving without license, insurance and driving recklessly. I spoke to my insurance company, but since the estimate to fix it is lower than my deductible, they will not cover it.
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I have a couple of questions for the forum. My son has a 2004 GMC Sierra reg cab that got broken into two nights ago. They gained entry by popped the drivers side door lock into the interior of the door. So the first question I have is how hard is it to take off the inside panel of the door to retrieve the lock and is the lock any good anymore? The second question I have is if the factory alarm system had been set properly (it got turned off accidentally) would it have gone off? If it would have alarmed, how did the thief know it was off?
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Replying to: cabover30 (Mar 29, 2009 9:15 pm) Professional thieves don't care about alarms. Alarms are pretty much a waste of money IMO, They only discourage the most amateurish of thieves/vandals and are more suited to preventing theft of the entire car rather than anything within it. The pros can smash and grab before anybody can blink their eyes. Speed is their ally and your alarm does not deter them. If a professional thief wants your entire car, even chaining it to the street light will not stop them. C'est la vie. If you want to tackle this job yourself, I'd suggest you subscribe to www.alldatadiy.com and get instructions on removing the panel and extracting the bits and pieces of the lock. Or if this seems intimidating, have a professional locksmith take care of it for you. Doesn't your insurance cover any of this? You might also check your public library for a workshop manual, or eBay is often a good source for an instruction book. Don't by the CD, get a printed book.
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Replying to: prithis (Mar 15, 2009 9:17 am) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 30, 2009 8:48 am) |
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I'm looking for a fairly simple way to fix for (future rust reasons) a smallish dent/scratch not my door. I keep my vehicles for awhile. It is not too bad, & the thing is, it will end up under a vinyl stick on business sign. But I'm thinking I should seal it up well before burying it under the sign. Should I what? Sand area down through rust, prime, rubbery rust paint? then simple spraycan paint, how to wait to put sign on?  etc.?
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Replying to: mvaussies (Jun 08, 2009 5:10 am) |
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I am currently deployed to Iraq with the texas army national guard. When i get home i wanted to get into auto body repair. I found a school that when i finish will give me $3500 worth of tools plus an AAS in auto body repair. The military will pay for it completely, but was told that most businesses dont want to hire someone who went to school for it. Apparently they would have to train me the way that they want. Does anyone know if this is true. Any advise on wether or not i should go to the school or try to become someones apprentice would also be very welcome. Thanks
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