Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Pat Dreiding" <patrickdreiding@verizon.net> wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered are:
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?
>
> Thanks again,
> - Pat
>
>
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:44404390.EA6AE22E@interbaun.com...
>> Pat Dreiding wrote:
>> >
>> > My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for
>> > a reputable shop to do the repair work.
>> >
>> > Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
>> > VA?
>> >
>> > I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs
> replacing.
>> > I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it
>> > will
> take a
>> > day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>> >
>> > Is this reasonable?
>> >
>> > Suggestions appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance,
>> > - Pat
>>
>>
>> ==========================================
>>
>> Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried?
>> (like the 5 W's)
>>
>> Maybe you don't need a shop at all?
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>
>

$1000 is a bit much. I got a brand new lightweight flywheel, performance
clutch disc, plate, plus bearings for about 400, and then installed a
little less than 400. If he's getting you an OEM clutch plate and
bearing, that's a lot of excess he's charging for labor. Albeit he's
probably going on his pre-calculated "hours" to do the job, charging you
$60 or more per hour. You'd have better luck driving to Barboursville
and visiting High Speed Auto. Ask for Rick. It's a little less than 2
hours from Richmond. If you want directions let me know.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Pat Dreiding" <patrickdreiding@verizon.net> wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered are:
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?
>
> Thanks again,
> - Pat
>
>
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:44404390.EA6AE22E@interbaun.com...
>> Pat Dreiding wrote:
>> >
>> > My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for
>> > a reputable shop to do the repair work.
>> >
>> > Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
>> > VA?
>> >
>> > I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs
> replacing.
>> > I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it
>> > will
> take a
>> > day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>> >
>> > Is this reasonable?
>> >
>> > Suggestions appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance,
>> > - Pat
>>
>>
>> ==========================================
>>
>> Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried?
>> (like the 5 W's)
>>
>> Maybe you don't need a shop at all?
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>
>

$1000 is a bit much. I got a brand new lightweight flywheel, performance
clutch disc, plate, plus bearings for about 400, and then installed a
little less than 400. If he's getting you an OEM clutch plate and
bearing, that's a lot of excess he's charging for labor. Albeit he's
probably going on his pre-calculated "hours" to do the job, charging you
$60 or more per hour. You'd have better luck driving to Barboursville
and visiting High Speed Auto. Ask for Rick. It's a little less than 2
hours from Richmond. If you want directions let me know.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Pat Dreiding" <patrickdreiding@verizon.net> wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered are:
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?




The only thing I can comment on is the cost. One thousand bucks is way, WAY
too much.

Do you have a breakdown of the quote? If so, could you post it here, line
by line?



--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Pat Dreiding" <patrickdreiding@verizon.net> wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered are:
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?




The only thing I can comment on is the cost. One thousand bucks is way, WAY
too much.

Do you have a breakdown of the quote? If so, could you post it here, line
by line?



--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
news:Xns97A666E552B4Bcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>
> Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
> mellow me out.

To make the roads safer, perhaps you shouldn't be placed in a position of
having care and control of a vehicle then. {;^)

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
news:Xns97A666E552B4Bcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>
> Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
> mellow me out.

To make the roads safer, perhaps you shouldn't be placed in a position of
having care and control of a vehicle then. {;^)

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:OBq0g.55250$K11.8488@clgrps12:

>
> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A666E552B4Bcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
>> mellow me out.
>
> To make the roads safer, perhaps you shouldn't be placed in a position
> of having care and control of a vehicle then. {;^)
>
>
>

400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations though.
Not too happy about those.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:OBq0g.55250$K11.8488@clgrps12:

>
> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A666E552B4Bcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
>> mellow me out.
>
> To make the roads safer, perhaps you shouldn't be placed in a position
> of having care and control of a vehicle then. {;^)
>
>
>

400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations though.
Not too happy about those.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>
> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
> close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations
> though.
> Not too happy about those.

I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>
> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
> close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations
> though.
> Not too happy about those.

I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:lqA0g.8134$Vg.738@edtnps90:

>
> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even
>> came close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment
>> violations though.
>> Not too happy about those.
>
> I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.
>
>

I won't argue with you. Too bad you can't do anything about it, aye? :) I
rest my case.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:lqA0g.8134$Vg.738@edtnps90:

>
> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even
>> came close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment
>> violations though.
>> Not too happy about those.
>
> I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.
>
>

I won't argue with you. Too bad you can't do anything about it, aye? :) I
rest my case.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

On 4/16/2006 6:28 PM Brian Smith spake these words of knowledge:

> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
>> close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations
>> though.
>> Not too happy about those.
>
> I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.

I'd just like to say, " you, son; get the stick out of your ass."
Isn't usenet great? You get to be a self-righteous ignorant prig and I
get to be a vulgar bastard. Ahh.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

On 4/16/2006 6:28 PM Brian Smith spake these words of knowledge:

> "Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
> news:Xns97A7B84E03AECcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>>
>> 400k+ driving experience, 90% of it over the speed limit, never even came
>> close to an accident. 2 reckless tickets and 2 equipment violations
>> though.
>> Not too happy about those.
>
> I rest my case. You don't belong on the road.

I'd just like to say, " you, son; get the stick out of your ass."
Isn't usenet great? You get to be a self-righteous ignorant prig and I
get to be a vulgar bastard. Ahh.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

Re: Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA
 

"Crystal" <crystal@nospam.thankyou> wrote in message
news:Xns97A7C868FBA8Bcrystalnospamthankyo@216.196. 97.131...
>
> I won't argue with you. Too bad you can't do anything about it, aye? :) I
> rest my case.

Ah, there is where you are wrong. Here one can take note of the time,
location antics of a driver, licence plate and lay a complaint with the
police. They will then locate the driver and lay charges, for what was
observed and reported. So pay attention to the job at hand when you're
operating a vehicle, the same ability might be available to your neighbours.