Car Repair Skills Everyone Should Have

[alfred russel]

@AR Call AAA?

There are places in this country where there isn't cell phone coverage. I doubt there is AAA coverage either.

Not to mention someone said it is $50/month for AAA...$600 a year to avoid learning how to do things like change a tire?

[crazy canuck]

Sucks the interweb will go down and I won't be able to find out how some of you fare when the zombie apocalypse hits.

If that day ever happens I will admit you were wise.

But how will I know?

You will just have to trust me.

[Admiral Yi]

Why pay 50 clams a month to AAA when you can get roadside assistance added to your car insurance for like 3 clams?

Their triptiks aren't *that* awesome.

[DGuller]

@AR Call AAA?

There are places in this country where there isn't cell phone coverage. I doubt there is AAA coverage either.

Not to mention someone said it is $50/month for AAA...$600 a year to avoid learning how to do things like change a tire?

My Geico policy has a roadside assistance coverage, and it costs nowhere near $50/month (has to be something like $5-$10 per month).  It works very well too, as I found out.

[crazy canuck]

@AR Call AAA?

There are places in this country where there isn't cell phone coverage. I doubt there is AAA coverage either.

Not to mention someone said it is $50/month for AAA...$600 a year to avoid learning how to do things like change a tire?

Meh, in the good old days when cars broke down frequently you could always get a ride to call for a tow truck.  After I started buying new cars I have had 0 times that I needed any roadside assistance.  So really your thread is for people who buy really old cars and live in hell holes with no cell phone reception and who have neighbours who would rather shoot than help.

[lustindarkness]

Sucks the interweb will go down and I won't be able to find out how some of you fare when the zombie apocalypse hits.

If that day ever happens I will admit you were wise.

But how will I know?

You will just have to trust me.

But, you are a lawyer. 

[garbon]

Why pay 50 clams a month to AAA when you can get roadside assistance added to your car insurance for like 3 clams?

Their triptiks aren't *that* awesome.

AAA costs 50 bucks a year, so AR is a bit off.

[crazy canuck]

@AR Call AAA?

There are places in this country where there isn't cell phone coverage. I doubt there is AAA coverage either.

Not to mention someone said it is $50/month for AAA...$600 a year to avoid learning how to do things like change a tire?

My Geico policy has a roadside assistance coverage, and it costs nowhere near $50/month (has to be something like $5-$10 per month).  It works very well too, as I found out.

Yeah, it comes with my insurance as well.  Never have had to use it so I am not sure how well it works.

[11B4V]

adding to your list

- checking and filling engine oil
- checking and filling water
- checking and filling wiper fluid
- re-setting the car alarm
- aligning mirrors to the new driver (life or death thing)

I agree with your additions (except for the car alarm thing).

However, when was the last time you checked the engine oil? I have a light in my car for that.

[Admiral Yi]

AAA costs 50 bucks a year, so AR is a bit off.

Asoka

[crazy canuck]

Sucks the interweb will go down and I won't be able to find out how some of you fare when the zombie apocalypse hits.

If that day ever happens I will admit you were wise.

But how will I know?

You will just have to trust me.

But, you are a lawyer. 

As the zombie is taking a bite out of me because my car broke down and I didnt know how to fix it, my dying thoughts will be of this thread.  I promise.

Until then I will live carefree.

[DGuller]

@AR Call AAA?

There are places in this country where there isn't cell phone coverage. I doubt there is AAA coverage either.

Not to mention someone said it is $50/month for AAA...$600 a year to avoid learning how to do things like change a tire?

My Geico policy has a roadside assistance coverage, and it costs nowhere near $50/month (has to be something like $5-$10 per month).  It works very well too, as I found out.

Yeah, it comes with my insurance as well.  Never have had to use it so I am not sure how well it works.

Just checked, it's $7.50 for 6 months.

[alfred russel]

Would I though? I'd have to invest the time learning how to do these things and properly. Given how little use they have been to me in 7 years of car ownership, I'm unconvinced that I should pick them up.

Garbon, didn't you post that you keep your car parked some distance from where you live and it is a luxury, not a need? How many miles are you putting on the car?

I've changed a lot of flat tires. All the skills I've posted have been used. It could be you don't drive much, or when you do the road conditions are better.

[11B4V]

Why pay 50 clams a month to AAA when you can get roadside assistance added to your car insurance for like 3 clams?

Their triptiks aren't *that* awesome.

AAA premier is 124/yr and yes i have it.

http://www.aaawa.com/membership/index.asp?zip=98312&devicecd=PC&referer=washington.aaa.com

[crazy canuck]

I've changed a lot of flat tires.

You should buy better tires