Looking for reliable shop

TDotJDizzle · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-08, 04:47 AM

Hey guys,

In the GTA area and I'm looking for a reliable mechanic/shop... my car has shaking issue that I'd like to rectify... if anyone could refer me to a good shop it'd help in a large way. Thanks...

Jon · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-08, 12:02 AM

You looking for a dealer or just any mechanic? I know some good dealers... And I know who the bad ones are.

TDotJDizzle · #3 (**permalink**) 05-26-08, 11:46 AM

Well... I'm looking for someone who has experience working with Caddies, I just always assumed the best place to take it would be to a dealer... but I know it can also be the worst sometimes when it comes to prices, as well as inexperienced ppl working on your car at times... I'm just looking for someone I can trust with my CTS and my money.
Got a few links?

Nels · #4 (**permalink**) 05-27-08, 10:08 PM

What problems are you having with you car?

TDotJDizzle · #5 (**permalink**) 05-28-08, 07:43 PM

I have 2 problems with the car... first one I think might be a suspension problem, steering wheel/car vibrates whenever I hit a fair bump/pothole in the road... I'm sure it's not warped rotors, as the problem ONLY occurs when I hit a bump/pothole... and makes a jarring sound.

Problem #2 is more serious, I've noticed that at times my car doesn't seem to respond well when I am accelerating, it's kinda weird... I feel a bit of a vibration/whirring sound in the gas pedal sometimes, and it sounds like my car is trying to shift gears or something, but just makes a revving sound like I'm revving it in neutral... when this happens, I can also feel a vibration in the shifter when I put my hand on it. This problem seems to come and go intermittently... sometimes i can feel a response from my car instantly without any feedback from the gas pedal, other times it just seems confused as to what it wants to do... making the revving sound.

Any help you can offer me would be GREATLY appreciated... I appreciate you just responding, period. Thanks

Jay

Nels · #6 (**permalink**) 05-28-08, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TDotJDizzle

I have 2 problems with the car... first one I think might be a suspension problem, steering wheel/car vibrates whenever I hit a fair bump/pothole in the road... I'm sure it's not warped rotors, as the problem ONLY occurs when I hit a bump/pothole... and makes a jarring sound.

Problem #2 is more serious, I've noticed that at times my car doesn't seem to respond well when I am accelerating, it's kinda weird... I feel a bit of a vibration/whirring sound in the gas pedal sometimes, and it sounds like my car is trying to shift gears or something, but just makes a revving sound like I'm revving it in neutral... when this happens, I can also feel a vibration in the shifter when I put my hand on it. This problem seems to come and go intermittently... sometimes i can feel a response from my car instantly without any feedback from the gas pedal, other times it just seems confused as to what it wants to do... making the revving sound.

Any help you can offer me would be GREATLY appreciated... I appreciate you just responding, period. Thanks

Jay

Jay,

With the first problem most likely I would need to road test the car in order to here/feel the problem.

With the second problem. I need a little more information. Whats the mileage on the car? Also are you the original owner of this car?

TDotJDizzle · #7 (**permalink**) 05-28-08, 11:14 PM

Hey Nels,

I just bought the car recently, didn't notice a problem when I bought it 600kms ago... well, I knew about the problem with the shaking, but was willing to get that fixed... second problem is what's bugging me more lately.

The car has 96500km on it, I am the second owner.

LSCTS · #8 (**permalink**) 05-30-08, 12:48 PM

First problem can be quite a few different things from tierods to balljoints or bad wheel bearing which you would have to have examined to determine which it is.

If your saying that the transmission is slipping on your second problem, I would highly recommend a transmssion oil and filter changed first. If the filter is plugged or half plugged it will not let the transmission fluid move the way it should in the transmission and could very easily cause the symptoms that you say. (cost maybe around $100-150 it should be done anyways as regular maint)

TDotJDizzle · #9 (**permalink**) 05-30-08, 04:56 PM

Thanks a lot for that info LSCTS... that helps tremendously. I took the car into the dealer today, still covered under warranty for another 22 days so I'm just getting anything and everything that needs to be fixed checked out right now... keeping my fingers crossed, I really enjoy the car... just want it to be problem free and last me at least 2-3 yrs until the price on the 08's drop a bit.

I will let you know what the dealer says!

TDotJDizzle · #10 (**permalink**) 05-30-08, 04:58 PM

On a side note, do you know how much it would cost roughly to have those other items you mentioned replaced?
i.e. tierods, bearings, balljoints... want to know how much money I should be setting aside for these things. Thanks!