finally happened.
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finally happened.
took awhile, but i got into an accident. with myself, of course. car hit the curb and the tire went flat. ok, not entirely (it was hissing). i had time to drive the car back into the garage (and stopped hissing, lol). now what do i do? i was think of calling road side assistance to put on a spare. then, on monday go to the dealer and put on a new tire and see if i have any other problems than a flat. hopefully it is just the tire (conti seasonal stock) and doesn't raise insurance.
how does my plan sound? any inputs?
how does my plan sound? any inputs?
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With the car in the garage, I would probably change it myself, but your plan sounds fine to me. If I were out on the road, I'd call Roadside Assistance. It is too cold outdoors for me to do it myself right now.
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Maybe he doesn't know how to put on a spare. There are lots of folks out there who don't.
Maybe he doesn't know how to put on a spare. There are lots of folks out there who don't.
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i know how to change a tire guyz, sheesh. 
it's just that if i do get injured, i won't have workers comp to lean on while a roadside assistance guy would. and its too cold. 7 degrees.
btw i did hit another bird, cracking the windshield again. this will be the second time since i got the car that i replaced the windshield. luckily insurance covers it (price per windshield is like 700 bucks).
and outland, that lightswitch was defective, which, btw i had changed at service B.
it's just that if i do get injured, i won't have workers comp to lean on while a roadside assistance guy would. and its too cold. 7 degrees.btw i did hit another bird, cracking the windshield again. this will be the second time since i got the car that i replaced the windshield. luckily insurance covers it (price per windshield is like 700 bucks).
and outland, that lightswitch was defective, which, btw i had changed at service B.
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Originally posted by moomeh
i know how to change a tire guyz, sheesh. it's just that if i do get injured, i won't have workers comp to lean on while a roadside assistance guy would. and its too cold. 7 degrees.
i know how to change a tire guyz, sheesh.
it's just that if i do get injured, i won't have workers comp to lean on while a roadside assistance guy would. and its too cold. 7 degrees.
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The tire is a cinch to change. I do it to our cars all the time when washing.
Aunt's W220 had a flat and she drove it back from Randalls (gah..) and I changed it right there on her driveway. I'm 15 with a few more days till the sweet 16.
Aunt's W220 had a flat and she drove it back from Randalls (gah..) and I changed it right there on her driveway. I'm 15 with a few more days till the sweet 16.
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Originally posted by vraa
The tire is a cinch to change. I do it to our cars all the time when washing.
Aunt's W220 had a flat and she drove it back from Randalls (gah..) and I changed it right there on her driveway. I'm 15 with a few more days till the sweet 16.
The tire is a cinch to change. I do it to our cars all the time when washing.
Aunt's W220 had a flat and she drove it back from Randalls (gah..) and I changed it right there on her driveway. I'm 15 with a few more days till the sweet 16.
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Still up in the air, it's supposed to be a 1994 LS400 but that's been in the shop too many times recently. In August if that car doesn't keep it up I'll be in the market agian and I really want a Avalon.
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Originally posted by vraa
In August if that car doesn't keep it up I'll be in the market agian and I really want a Avalon.
In August if that car doesn't keep it up I'll be in the market agian and I really want a Avalon.
OMG, what has happened to this kid.....
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Maybe I forgot to mention that the LS right now has one of the best stock sound systems in the market... even after nine years.
Or the fact that I'd still be in highschool which is why I'm getting a floaty car, girls don't like stiff rides, but they love the smooth leather on their backs.
Edit: Or that my dad doesn't want me getting a small coupe coupled with the fact that I don't like small things. Big body
Or the fact that I'd still be in highschool which is why I'm getting a floaty car, girls don't like stiff rides, but they love the smooth leather on their backs.
Edit: Or that my dad doesn't want me getting a small coupe coupled with the fact that I don't like small things. Big body
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Originally posted by vraa
Edit: Or that my dad doesn't want me getting a small coupe coupled with the fact that I don't like small things. Big body
Edit: Or that my dad doesn't want me getting a small coupe coupled with the fact that I don't like small things. Big body
Just kidding.
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ok, i am 20. i'm paying for my own car and it ridiculous that i would pay so much and not use the services that come with the car. btw, this isn't a personal garage but a public garage. if you ever come to ann arbor you'll know why. thus, the car is parked on a unleveled area and i do not want to risk doing something stupid.
btw, i checked the tire this morning and it seems to not have gone entirely flat. i believe that the curb only nudged the tire off the rim and deflated it. when i drove off, i believe it re-sitted itself. i'll be just taking it in monday to make sure everything is ok.
btw, i checked the tire this morning and it seems to not have gone entirely flat. i believe that the curb only nudged the tire off the rim and deflated it. when i drove off, i believe it re-sitted itself. i'll be just taking it in monday to make sure everything is ok.
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Moomeh, can you measure the pressure now, pump it up to where it should be with one of those $5 foot pumps, measure the pressure right after that, then measure the pressure tomorrow?
Anyhow, best of luck.
Anyhow, best of luck.
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Originally posted by jpb5151
Moomeh, can you measure the pressure now, pump it up to where it should be with one of those $5 foot pumps, measure the pressure right after that, then measure the pressure tomorrow?
Anyhow, best of luck.
Moomeh, can you measure the pressure now, pump it up to where it should be with one of those $5 foot pumps, measure the pressure right after that, then measure the pressure tomorrow?
Anyhow, best of luck.
i drove it around the garage and at different parts of the wheel i would stop to check anymore hissing. nothing. i think it would be safe to drive it for service, but you're right. it would be a good idea to check the pressure just to be sure. my friend has an electric pump but he's still asleep.... thanks man, good idea.
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Originally posted by moomeh
my friend has an electric pump but he's still asleep.... thanks man, good idea.
my friend has an electric pump but he's still asleep.... thanks man, good idea.
