2007-01-08 00:56:28 · 13 answers · asked by Bear 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
By the way, I'm asking because I don't have the $350 to get them fixed. I also need $230 for my books.
2007-01-08 01:04:16 · update #1
When tie rod ends fail, the front of the car becomes uncontrollable. In the meantime, you will experience bad steering and handling, and you will notice premature wear on the front tires. For your safety and the safety of others, get it fixed.
2007-01-08 01:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Replace the tie rod end first. If you lose that, the rest of it won't matter. You may be in a ditch, or worse. Then, do the control arm. Leave the boot for last. Depending on the mileage on your car, changing the whole axle is not a bad way to go if the car is worth keeping, etc. I would listen to the Audi guy long before I'd listen to the Goodyear guy. Maybe ask around about a reliable and honest European car shop, have the front end evaluated, (possibly for free), and go from there. One last thought; $350 for one side, new axle and boot is high. You should be able to get both sides done for around that much.
2016-05-23 09:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually a tie rod will fail. If this happens at any speed you will instantly loose control and get pulled violently to one side. This will result in an accident for you and maybe someone else.........say a minivan loaded with kids. To drive in an unsafe car like that could be construed as criminal negligence and lead to manslaughter charges if the crash produces fatalities. Get the car fixed right away, it's a lot cheaper than the alternatives.
2007-01-08 01:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by mojonah 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If they are well worn, eventually they will fail. It could be on one side or the other, or both may fail. When they do, you will have no steering control and could possible lose a tire. Pray you aren't doing 65 in traffic when it happens.
You will also get the pleasure of meeting me when I come to tow away your car after the accident.
Get them fixed, your safety is a stake.
2007-01-08 01:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They could fall apart!!! I actually had that happen to me in Nashville TN on a trip several years ago. Not to mention the wear on your tires will be negitively affected!
2007-01-08 01:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy Your books.
ask the mechanic. sincerely along Your actual tie rod will last that way. ("normally " a damage tie rod, last a lot.).
don't race.,reduce time on freeways ,etc,
2007-01-08 04:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
dont drive around my kids as you have been warned and if you kill them ill sue
if there just a little weak you will be ok for a little while and you may have some unuasule tire ware
how bad did the mechanic say they were
2007-01-08 01:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If they break you will have no control over steering. Very dangerous, get them fixed.
2007-01-08 01:05:48 · answer #8 · answered by Firespider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could Die when you suddenly head across the center line into a semi.
2007-01-08 01:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by bill a 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You'll be buying a lot of tires. You will probably crash.
2007-01-08 00:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋