Comments for e-Garaz blog motoryzacyjny http://e-garaz.com Oferty z za granicy, wiadomosci motoryzacyjne. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:09:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by istoney http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26903 istoney Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:09:10 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26903 depending on what car you drive and how hard, but you,ve got your moneys worth out of those pads at 30k, discs prob change between 30 and 60k, as for 600 dollars your lucky, motoring is not a poormans hobby depending on what car you drive and how hard, but you,ve got your moneys worth out of those pads at 30k, discs prob change between 30 and 60k, as for 600 dollars your lucky, motoring is not a poormans hobby

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by flagger_guy http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26902 flagger_guy Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:33:46 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26902 Well here is the most definative " that depends". You did not say what kind of car you have. In general the dealer does not beleive you know anything about cars so they can "take" you. Brakes jobs are fast easy and HIGH MARGIN. Dealers are often trying to improve the bottom line. That being said, Brake wear measurably depends on your driving style. Brakes wear quickly in two cases. Very good (ie."agressive") and very poor drivers. Poor drivers tend to drag on their brakes which heat them up and wear them out. Agressive drivers tend to use them hard which contributes to quick wear. 30K miles is not too much for front pads. I wear out pads on my pick up and minivan in 20K miles. The Mini and Camry go much further 35K and 60 K respectively. If you caught the required change before the pads broke down to the steel backer pads you do not need rotors. Do not let anyone change rotors without making them prove that they are either scored or warped. A simple pad change should be less than $ 200.00. The only way a dealer could get to $ 600.00 is pads and rotors all around. That is excessive and probaby not required. Take the car to a place that will show you what they are talking about. Make them show you the pad material if there is a quarter inch of pad left you don't need them. If below a quarter inch change them. Make them show you the rotors and their condition. If they are not heavily grooved or glazed and discolored they do not need replaced. I have had good success with NTB or Sears Automotive not lying to me( at least less than the rest). I've never used Pep Boys but do not have a good opinion of Midas. A good way to find out would be to take it to a tire shop and have the alignment checked and have them check the brakes while they are in there. If they are after the suspension you might get a better opinion of the brakes. You should be able to get the alignment checked, tires rotated and an oil change in the $ 80.00 range which is not money misspent. The money saved in tires by having the alignment checked is worth the expence anyway. Depending on the car again your OEM tires will be leaving you in the next 5K to 20K anyway. Anything which prolongs that change is worth it. Well here is the most definative ” that depends”.
You did not say what kind of car you have. In general the dealer does not beleive you know anything about cars so they can “take” you. Brakes jobs are fast easy and HIGH MARGIN.
Dealers are often trying to improve the bottom line.
That being said, Brake wear measurably depends on your driving style. Brakes wear quickly in two cases. Very good (ie.”agressive”) and very poor drivers. Poor drivers tend to drag on their brakes which heat them up and wear them out. Agressive drivers tend to use them hard which contributes to quick wear. 30K miles is not too much for front pads. I wear out pads on my pick up and minivan in 20K miles. The Mini and Camry go much further 35K and 60 K respectively. If you caught the required change before the pads broke down to the steel backer pads you do not need rotors. Do not let anyone change rotors without making them prove that they are either scored or warped. A simple pad change should be less than $ 200.00.
The only way a dealer could get to $ 600.00 is pads and rotors all around. That is excessive and probaby not required. Take the car to a place that will show you what they are talking about. Make them show you the pad material if there is a quarter inch of pad left you don’t need them. If below a quarter inch change them.
Make them show you the rotors and their condition. If they are not heavily grooved or glazed and discolored they do not need replaced.

I have had good success with NTB or Sears Automotive not lying to me( at least less than the rest). I’ve never used Pep Boys but do not have a good opinion of Midas.

A good way to find out would be to take it to a tire shop and have the alignment checked and have them check the brakes while they are in there. If they are after the suspension you might get a better opinion of the brakes. You should be able to get the alignment checked, tires rotated and an oil change in the $ 80.00
range which is not money misspent. The money saved in tires by having the alignment checked is worth the expence anyway.
Depending on the car again your OEM tires will be leaving you in the next 5K to 20K anyway. Anything which prolongs that change is worth it.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by Kirkus http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26901 Kirkus Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:27:45 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26901 It's not that expensive to chang the pads. The rotors need to be checked to see if they need to be milled down that is where the cost comes in. $ 600 to replace rotors and pads is a fair price from an OEM dealership. I wouldn't use Midas, Tuffy, etc. you see TV News shows doing undercover stings on these places all of the time, they always try to up sell if you need it or not. Get a good recommendation for an independant shop and have them do the repair. I have 63,000 miles on my origional brakes on my GMC SUV, still plenty of pad there. It’s not that expensive to chang the pads. The rotors need to be checked to see if they need to be milled down that is where the cost comes in. $ 600 to replace rotors and pads is a fair price from an OEM dealership. I wouldn’t use Midas, Tuffy, etc. you see TV News shows doing undercover stings on these places all of the time, they always try to up sell if you need it or not. Get a good recommendation for an independant shop and have them do the repair. I have 63,000 miles on my origional brakes on my GMC SUV, still plenty of pad there.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by jekin http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26900 jekin Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:06:40 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26900 The only way to know is to examine them for remaining material. New pads cost about $ 20 and take a couple hours total to replace. If the dealer replaces them they will turn the drums whether they need it or not. They will find a few other things to fix also. The reason they replace unnecessary parts is because they have to warranty the work and people sue them if anything happens even if it isn't the dealers fault, so they have to cover their (hind ends) politically correct for a--s. If you want to do it yourself or have a friend help, buy a manual for the car at the parts store, and buy any tool they recommend Book $ 20, tools $ 20 Buy the pads at the parts store , not the dealer. Most aftermarket pads are as good or better than the oem. The only way to know is to examine them for remaining material.
New pads cost about $ 20 and take a couple hours total to replace.
If the dealer replaces them they will turn the drums whether they need it or not. They will find a few other things to fix also.
The reason they replace unnecessary parts is because they have to warranty the work and people sue them if anything happens even if it isn’t the dealers fault, so they have to cover their (hind ends) politically correct for a–s. If you want to do it yourself or have a friend help, buy a manual for the car at the parts store, and buy any tool they recommend Book $ 20, tools $ 20 Buy the pads at the parts store , not the dealer. Most aftermarket pads are as good or better than the oem.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by pyro http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26899 pyro Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:05:09 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26899 This one's easy. Generally speaking, if your brakes are noisy and there's 30 thousand miles or more on the pads, change them. My sister knows how, it's not rocket science. Jack up your car and get after it. Always do both sides and check the rotors for uneven wear, most mechanics (shadetree and professional) recommend turning the rotors whenever you change your pads. I think that if your rotors appear to have even wear and no unusual problems, you can do it every other time you change pads. This one’s easy. Generally speaking, if your brakes are noisy and there’s 30 thousand miles or more on the pads, change them. My sister knows how, it’s not rocket science. Jack up your car and get after it. Always do both sides and check the rotors for uneven wear, most mechanics (shadetree and professional) recommend turning the rotors whenever you change your pads. I think that if your rotors appear to have even wear and no unusual problems, you can do it every other time you change pads.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by yes_its_me http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26898 yes_its_me Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:26:27 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26898 I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but yes it is very possible to wear out the brakes in 30 k miles. If you ignored the noise and let the metal backing on the brake pads eat into one or both rotors than it could be an expensive proposition. The most expensive brake job will be at the dealer, but you will get original factory parts and knowledgeable labor for that price. But if price is the main concern try getting a few estimates from brake places like Midas or Pep Boys. They can usually shave 20-50% of of the dealers prices, but use aftermarket parts. I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but yes it is very possible to wear out the brakes in 30 k miles. If you ignored the noise and let the metal backing on the brake pads eat into one or both rotors than it could be an expensive proposition. The most expensive brake job will be at the dealer, but you will get original factory parts and knowledgeable labor for that price. But if price is the main concern try getting a few estimates from brake places like Midas or Pep Boys. They can usually shave 20-50% of of the dealers prices, but use aftermarket parts.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by Wendy http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26897 Wendy Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:21:58 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26897 Yes brakes can wear out in 30k miles if their put under heavy wear and tear driving conditions. You can save yourself money by going through an auto parts dealer like Murrays or Autozone or Napa You will also want to adjust your back brakes every 6,000 miles in stop and go traffic. It will help prelong the life of your brakes. Or use parking brake but this is depending on the model car. Check with your dealer. They will tell you up front. Yes brakes can wear out in 30k miles if their put under heavy wear and tear driving conditions. You can save yourself money by going through an auto parts dealer like Murrays or Autozone or Napa

You will also want to adjust your back brakes every 6,000 miles in stop and go traffic. It will help prelong the life of your brakes. Or use parking brake but this is depending on the model car. Check with your dealer. They will tell you up front.

]]> Comment on Will changing the stereo in my 2010 VW Jetta void my warranty? by fenton http://e-garaz.com/will-changing-the-stereo-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-void-my-warranty/#comment-26895 fenton Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:43:43 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/will-changing-the-stereo-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-void-my-warranty/#comment-26895 I replaced my 06 GTI's radio with a Pioneer system. Its been in my car for almost 5 years now. No problems with warranty. However, I cannot use my steering wheel access to operate the Pioneer. Its not an issue for me tho. I replaced my 06 GTI’s radio with a Pioneer system.
Its been in my car for almost 5 years now. No problems with warranty.
However, I cannot use my steering wheel access to operate the Pioneer. Its not an issue for me tho.

]]> Comment on How often do you change car brake disks and /or pads? by michael m http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26896 michael m Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:43:01 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/how-often-do-you-change-car-brake-disks-and-or-pads/#comment-26896 they all have a squeaker build in, change a the first sign of squeaking they all have a squeaker build in, change a the first sign of squeaking

]]> Comment on Will changing the stereo in my 2010 VW Jetta void my warranty? by gti_4cefed4 http://e-garaz.com/will-changing-the-stereo-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-void-my-warranty/#comment-26894 gti_4cefed4 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:16:42 +0000 http://e-garaz.com/will-changing-the-stereo-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-void-my-warranty/#comment-26894 A couple of incorrect pieces of information have been stated here, just to specify... A new car warranty can't be voided in it's entirety as the result of adding aftermarket parts or equipment. There is something called the Magnum-Moss Warranty Act that gives you specific rights in this arena. The basic idea is that if you change out something like the radio, and you have a problem with part of your ignition system, then as long as the dealer can't conclusively prove that you changing the radio caused the ignition component to fail, then they will have to honor warranty terms for that component. Also, even if new parts are installed by an authorized VW dealer, they will not carry the new car warranty unless they were installed prior to delivery on your specific car. This clause pertains to situations like a VW dealership installing VW Driver Gear lowering springs or a premium radio like the RCD-510 or RNS-510. Unfortunately neither of these items will be covered by the original warranty on your car, or the warranty that previously covered the RNS-510 or RCD-510 if it was purchased pre-owned. New parts from VW are covered by a separate 12 month warranty. Hopefully this information helps clear up those issues for you. As far as the installation goes, it is fairly straight forward. You will need to partially remove the headliner to install the wires going to the new sharkfin antenna. Additionally, you may need to perform some coding using a VAG-COM to make sure the the RCD-510 properly interacts with your MFD display and multifunction steering wheel, if applicable. A couple of incorrect pieces of information have been stated here, just to specify…

A new car warranty can’t be voided in it’s entirety as the result of adding aftermarket parts or equipment. There is something called the Magnum-Moss Warranty Act that gives you specific rights in this arena. The basic idea is that if you change out something like the radio, and you have a problem with part of your ignition system, then as long as the dealer can’t conclusively prove that you changing the radio caused the ignition component to fail, then they will have to honor warranty terms for that component.

Also, even if new parts are installed by an authorized VW dealer, they will not carry the new car warranty unless they were installed prior to delivery on your specific car. This clause pertains to situations like a VW dealership installing VW Driver Gear lowering springs or a premium radio like the RCD-510 or RNS-510. Unfortunately neither of these items will be covered by the original warranty on your car, or the warranty that previously covered the RNS-510 or RCD-510 if it was purchased pre-owned. New parts from VW are covered by a separate 12 month warranty.

Hopefully this information helps clear up those issues for you. As far as the installation goes, it is fairly straight forward. You will need to partially remove the headliner to install the wires going to the new sharkfin antenna. Additionally, you may need to perform some coding using a VAG-COM to make sure the the RCD-510 properly interacts with your MFD display and multifunction steering wheel, if applicable.

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