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[quote=”jeep72″ post=52962]Want some advice on starting a mobile mechanic service or just working out of my home garage?[/quote]
Do your research! In this business, you’re dealing with a lot of government agencies (OSHA, EPA, NHTSA, IRS, state, county, and city among others. Also working out of a home garage, there are zoning issues or your homeowner’s insurance that may not allow that. You will also have to carry a lot of liability insurance.
Don’t let all of this discourage you. Just find out what the ‘gotchas’ may be and find a way to work with or around them.
If there is a way to take a couple of small business planning courses, take them. Also the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help.
[quote=”jeep72″ post=52962]Want some advice on starting a mobile mechanic service or just working out of my home garage?[/quote]
Do your research! In this business, you’re dealing with a lot of government agencies (OSHA, EPA, NHTSA, IRS, state, county, and city among others. Also working out of a home garage, there are zoning issues or your homeowner’s insurance that may not allow that. You will also have to carry a lot of liability insurance.
Don’t let all of this discourage you. Just find out what the ‘gotchas’ may be and find a way to work with or around them.
If there is a way to take a couple of small business planning courses, take them. Also the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help.
[quote=”ericg72391″ post=53001]My question is, even if I dont work at a shop how can I contact a (snap on, mac, or matco) driver to buy tools from a tool truck? I’ve tried email to no avail.[/quote]
If the drivers won’t contact you, you can buy tools from the manufacturer. Try these links:
http://www.mactools.com
http://www.snapon.com
http://www.matcotools.comIs there a special reason you’re after these tools?
[quote=”ericg72391″ post=53001]My question is, even if I dont work at a shop how can I contact a (snap on, mac, or matco) driver to buy tools from a tool truck? I’ve tried email to no avail.[/quote]
If the drivers won’t contact you, you can buy tools from the manufacturer. Try these links:
http://www.mactools.com
http://www.snapon.com
http://www.matcotools.comIs there a special reason you’re after these tools?
[quote=”dakota1820″ post=52995]I forgot to mention when stepping on the throttle you can hear a water rushing sound from glove box area.[/quote]
Yep, almost definitely a clogged heater core. Try this:
and this:
Let us know what you find.
[quote=”dakota1820″ post=52995]I forgot to mention when stepping on the throttle you can hear a water rushing sound from glove box area.[/quote]
Yep, almost definitely a clogged heater core. Try this:
and this:
Let us know what you find.
[quote=”Canoe” post=53004]Sounds like your bleeder is blocked. ….The fluid in there is definitely more than a few years old, and pretty dark. There are 2 other vehicles in our household that will be getting the same treatment.
Eric’s videos were the impetus for me to do the brake job. Seeing was believing – that it was not as difficult as I had perceived it to be. Having a resource like this forum is great too.[/quote]
+1 on the blocked bleeder. Just clean it out, or replace it. ‘Pretty dark’ brake fluid is a classic sign the system needs to be flushed. Brake fluid is usually a fairly clear light amber color.
[quote=”Canoe” post=53004]Sounds like your bleeder is blocked. ….The fluid in there is definitely more than a few years old, and pretty dark. There are 2 other vehicles in our household that will be getting the same treatment.
Eric’s videos were the impetus for me to do the brake job. Seeing was believing – that it was not as difficult as I had perceived it to be. Having a resource like this forum is great too.[/quote]
+1 on the blocked bleeder. Just clean it out, or replace it. ‘Pretty dark’ brake fluid is a classic sign the system needs to be flushed. Brake fluid is usually a fairly clear light amber color.
Quite possible. It should be under warranty if you got it in January. So I’d just return it for replacement.
Quite possible. It should be under warranty if you got it in January. So I’d just return it for replacement.
Here’s a link to the info you want.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/Here’s a link to the info you want.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/