MellowMarlin+FollowMechanic Says I Need a New Rim—Is This Legit or a Scam?Last week, I took my car in for a flat tire, expecting a quick patch job. Instead, the mechanic told me I needed a whole new rim! I felt uneasy—was I being upsold, or was this really necessary? After some research and a second opinion, I learned that if a rim is bent or cracked, patching the tire won’t solve the problem. But sometimes, a simple repair is all you need. If you’re ever unsure, ask to see the damage and get another opinion. Have you ever felt pressured into unnecessary repairs? Share your stories below! #CarAdvice #MechanicTips #AutoRepair #DrivingLife #Cars716Share
walkerjason+FollowDenver’s new auto shop blends tech and hometown vibesMarcus Knyte, a former Crocs exec and Army vet, is shaking up Denver’s car repair scene by opening Marchal Automotive on Federal Blvd. He’s not your typical mechanic—Knyte uses advanced diagnostic tools to tackle the high-tech side of modern cars, aiming to make repairs smarter and more transparent. He’s also passionate about building a small, tight-knit team and keeping that old-school, first-name-basis service alive. Plus, he’s thinking ahead with plans for EV charging. What do you think—will this tech-forward, community-focused approach change how we see local auto shops? #Cars #Denver #AutoRepair00Share
Leah Pierce+FollowDenver’s new auto shop blends tech and hometown vibesA former Crocs exec and Army vet is shaking up Denver’s car repair scene. Marcus Knyte is opening Marchal Automotive on Federal Blvd, bringing his IT expertise to modern vehicles that are more computer than carburetor. He’s all about using advanced diagnostics instead of guesswork, and he’s even planning to add EV charging. Knyte wants to build a small, tech-savvy team but keep that old-school, first-name-basis feel. With the industry slow to adapt to computerized cars, could this be the future of neighborhood auto shops? What do you think—would you trust your car to a techie mechanic? #Cars #Denver #AutoRepair00Share
patrick16+FollowWhat car repair ended up just being way too much? 😮💨I had one of those last week trying to help a friend. We were just trying to replace the alternator in his 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. I've done alternators in parking lots before. But this van was a nightmare. There was literally one bolt we could not get to without taking apart the whole entire vehicle. We tried everything. We gave up. Even a mechanic friend of ours was stumped by it! It took me calling my uncle, who works as a machinist, to finally figure it out. Turns out we needed this wild tool which was basically a wrench welded onto a five-foot metal bar. He had to bring it over himself because it was the only one at his shop. 😓 Sometimes no amount of YouTube videos or determination can save you. What about you? #CarRepair #MechanicNightmare #DIYFail #AutoRepair #ShareYourStory 10Share
dennis03+FollowThey cut my wiring harness during a recall. SeriouslySomeone asked for our worst car recall experiences in a post, and this incident instantly came to mind. Back in 1991, I brought my 1986 Fiero in for a recall repair on the exhaust manifold—it had a fire risk. The dealership finished in a few hours, but as soon as I drove off, things went haywire: windows moved on their own, gauges freaked out, headlights blinked at random. I turned around immediately. They denied anything was wrong—until I popped the hatch. They didn’t unplug the wiring harness to reach the manifold... they cut it. Taped it back together and acted like it was already like that. They claimed the car was like that when they got it. Luckily, I had a photo of the engine bay before. They didn’t replace the harness, just spliced every wire and left me with a softball-sized mess of tape. And the whole time, the BMW sales guys were trying to sell me a new car and offered me $100 trade-in. Ever had a recall go this badly? #AutoRepair #RecallNightmare #MechanicProblems #CarTalk #Fiero #Cars #CarRepairStories 68Share
