Last week I was driving home from work when I noticed my car was smoking and temp was at red. I pull my car over as soon as I could but not before the car steering became tight. it was towed to dealer service center were less than 2 months ago had oil pan, oil filter and sway bar replaced and they were supposed to check the car for any other problems (they gave me a check list all stated good). The mechanic called me the next day and said it was a water pump and radiator hose $450 then later said spark plugs were black another $180 then called and said I need a new motor $5800 and none of it is covered under warrantee. I still owe $6400 on the car and planed on trading it for a new car but now I do not think a dealer would take it for a trade in and I do not think it is worth me putting all that money into even if I had it. What should I do? You know of a dealer that would trade it in as is?
2007-07-23 08:45:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Think you need a new mechanic, at least a second opinion. This whole situation does not sound right
2007-07-23 08:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From your description, it doesn't sound like the engine seized up, so I would doubt you need to replace the engine. Maybe you need a better mechanic.
2007-07-23 08:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋