Our tie rod end broke and the serpentine belt slipped off, but we were able to get the belt back on. Just wondered if it was okay to drive less than 10 miles to the repair shop or if I needed to have it towed. Thanks!
2006-11-19 17:51:47 · 12 answers · asked by Susan 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Susan,Suze,Susie,
Driving a car with a broken tie rod or rod end...is comparable to
down hill skiing with a broken ankle or trying to push a log chain.
Definite lack of control of the vehicle
One wheel wants to obey your commands to go the direction you
want it to go & the other wants to go the path of least resistance.
That's a job for a tow truck or a NASCAR driver.
2006-11-19 18:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by huppercupper 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a tie rod is broken, this means you don't have control of the steering, and this can be really bad. Have it towed, without a doubt. Glad I could help. Good Luck!!!
2006-11-19 23:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I have never priced one....yes....$176 seems rather steep for a tie rod end. Added - I just Googled "tie rod end 1995 Civic" and the first hit was for $43.00 !
2016-03-29 02:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the tie rod end BROKE you can not steer the vehicle TOW IT
2006-11-19 17:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by russ G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haha, if your tie rod end is actually broke, it isn't even possible to drive it. I'd love to hear the story if you tried, though!
2006-11-19 17:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no,its not safe.if it falls out then it could kill you,because you couldnt steer it.even if it only 10 miles,you should fix it at home or have it towed.
2006-11-19 18:07:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a prayer tow it
2006-11-19 19:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by bela k 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to have it towed.
2006-11-19 18:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Toby K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SUSAN, YOU SHOULD TOW IT, OR IT WILL COST YOU MORE, IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG.
2006-11-19 17:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
please ring a tow truck
do you need the number?
2006-11-19 18:00:09 · answer #10 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋