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Recommended Japanese Auto Repair

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#1
  • ドライ君
  • mail
  • 2023/08/16 17:42

Recently, when I take my car to an authorized dealer

for regular maintenance,

I feel like I am being ripped off by the dealer.

Well, it is a big problem in Japan now, but

I still feel some resistance when I am told by Americans.

I also feel uncomfortable taking them to Latino and Korean factories in the suburbs of LA.

I know there are several Japanese repair shops around Torrance, but

do you have any recommendations?

There are a lot of information in magazines, etc. and I am quite worried.

If there are any reliable repair shops near LA, please exchange information.

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#76
  • 質問
  • 2023/08/19 (Sat) 18:00
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71 So I pointed out to you that Otouta has money since he bought the big TV. No one got on board. He was just pretending.

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#77
  • OEM
  • 2023/08/19 (Sat) 18:13
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And, I only drive a new car for 5-6 years when I buy it.
So if I fix something, I never do the same repair twice.
The longer you drive a car, the more it breaks. So I buy a new one before it breaks and drive it with peace of mind. Poor people don't give up their cars forever, so they are always repairing them. Let go of your old car unless it is a collector's car.

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#80
  • NSX,
  • 2023/08/19 (Sat) 19:29
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Aftermarket parts are a hot topic, but be aware that they are all over the place.
The pinnacle are DENSO, AISIN, AC DELCO, MOTOCRAFT, MOPAR. These are delivered by OE, so I am not sure if they can be called "after-sales" or not.
Next are the brands that are sold at major car accessory stores such as TRW, Auto Zone, O'Reilly, and so on. These parts are more than enough for older cars.
On the other hand, the best ones are the no-name brands sold on eBay, amazon, etc. They can be a bit of a challenge to use. They can be a bit of a challenge to use, but if you need to sell your car right away, go ahead.
The last thing to watch out for is counterfeit products. It is impossible for an amateur to tell the difference, so it is wise to avoid extremely cheap genuine products.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA4RYql9KU

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#81
  • アフター
  • 2023/08/19 (Sat) 21:06
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"I bought a genuine (OEM) battery $ 170
aftermarket battery from a dealer once and it didn't last 2 years.
If you buy a cheap battery twice $ it's 300"

I don't understand the point of buying an aftermarket battery when the OEM is $ 170 and the aftermarket is $ 150.

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#83
  • OEM
  • 2023/08/19 (Sat) 23:41
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When I was a student I didn't have any money and bought an aftermarket battery.
They didn't last two years and I had to buy new ones. It was a good learning experience. Since I've been working, everything I've bought has been genuine OEM. Cars are more likely to break down by the time the loan is over. So I try to let go and buy a new car rather than pay for expensive repairs. A new car has at least a 3 year warranty.
For the last 20 years, it's just oil changes, air filters, tires, and batteries.
It is more worthwhile to buy a new car and have peace of mind than to spend money on pointless repairs.

There are people who often drive old Prius for more than 10 years, but it is said that the battery replacement for hybrid is $ 5000.
The repair cost is more than the car is worth.
Most new cars today are hybrids.
It is tough to drive for 10 years.
Even if you try to sell it, you will not be able to sell it.
That's why we give our cars away after 5-6 years.

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