my dad owns a chevy and there are so much problems with it like the engine ticks, the oil leaks, the breaks squeal and the valves make a funny,annoying noise!we bought it like a year ago!we had it fixed 100 times!would it be cheaper to buy him a new truck or fix it?what godd reliable and powerful truck do u suggest?
PS:its a chevy silverod
2006-11-17 14:23:19 · 12 answers · asked by bugs_bunny 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your problems are in two areas: the engine and the brakes. If the brakes squeal they need new pads/shoes. If the engine runs, then if it were my truck I would keep driving it (with good oil) and plan on replacing the engine with a rebuilt engine when it doesn't run anymore.
2006-11-17 14:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok let's look this one over. you say the engine ticks...not knocks but ticks. Valves make horrible noise. sounds like one in the same problem to me. Oil leak..you didn't say where it leaks but this is my suggestion. A rebuild kit for the engine...new pistons and all is less than $500. Machine work is probably another $400.
For less than $1500 you can get a rebuilt engine...long block for this truck. Intallation should be around $500.
Ok so now we are at $2000.
Brakes squeal...new brakes and rotors turned...$150
So for about $2000 give or take a few bucks the truck will be fine.
A new truck...$20k-30k.
a used truck...depends on what you buy....but who says you are not buying the same probelms again.
Get it fixed...costs less than a new truck...and the problems are resolved ,,,buy another used truck...and do it again...think about it.
2006-11-17 22:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there you could fix it brakes are cheap to replace a new motor or rebuild it that will probally cost $500 to $1700 just for the motor and labour on top of it depending on where you get the work done.but a new truck maybe the way to go i have had fords and chevys there both good trucks it depends on the owner how well they maintain it but for the record i have had the best luck with chevy's hope this info helps you out..oh and brand new trucks don't really mean problem free i have friends with new trucks and there in the dealerships garage more then my friends with older trucks so i'd fix your dads Chevy truck he has now its cheaper then paying $25,000 to $35,000 on a new truck but all in all it all comes down to what your dad wants to do fix his truck now or just get a new one
2006-11-17 22:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Dodge Man. This sounds like a truck that has been neglected and abused. This is what you get when you buy a used vehicle, especially if the price is way low.
My Toyota Tundra just passed 80,000 miles, and I'm still on the original brakes. Toyota DID do a recall upgrade to the brakes back at the first oil change though.
2006-11-17 22:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first it sounded like a Dodge. Just kidding dodgeman. I'd say it's time for a newer truck.
2006-11-17 22:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and normally Chevy is one of the best ones on the road,he must have got one that someone just ran to death,and then traded it off,id fix the one i had,,and if your looking for another one,a Toyota is a good one to own,,but the Chevy you got ,can probably be repaired,and made a good vehicle,that is if its not worn out,and its hard to wear a good Chevy out,,but you might want to check in to getting this one repaired,and see if it does OK,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s..and have a good thanksgiving.
2006-11-17 22:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your having that many problems it isnt worth it, Next the Chevy logo says it all. Gte a nice used or new Ford and he will be set
2006-11-17 22:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by scottb03gt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dodge Ram
2006-11-17 22:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to buy him a good Ford truck.
2006-11-17 22:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by 007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a ford with 200000 on it, minimal repairs and its never failed,i guess it was built on the right day,not a monday or friday.
2006-11-17 22:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋