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Sean at SD Auto Service is fast and reasonable.
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I don't know if you are really interested in a new car, but I just found out that Enterprise has an overstock of 2017 Ford Fusion hybrids that they are trying to sell at a great discount. These are reliable and cheap to operate cars. Hope you get this solved soon
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Is there like a shortage of mechanics in San Diego?
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Puurfect auto in Oceanside...they are great and I can get you a discount.
If that is impossible message me I can help.
407 Topeka St, Oceanside, CA 92054
760-967-8888
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"Is there like a shortage of mechanics in San Diego?" LOL
There is like a shortage of GOOD mechanics like everywhere.
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^ Tru That!
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You don't actually need a mechanic, good or otherwise, to replace an alternator.
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Suggestions:
1) You should have stated the age of you car because the first issue is will the part be available in the county or will it have to come from a warehouse in the LA area. (Also, it might have been helpful to let us know why you think it is an alternator--some one at your new job give you that opinion?)
2) Call Napa Auto parts, there are locations in La Mesa and El Cajon, if you are still in Santee, and ask if an alternator for your car is in stock.
3) I used C & D Auto Care in the 7100 block of University in La Mesa based on the recommendation of a friend. Problem is, they always seem to be busy.
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in answer to your question....
1) im not an idiot. i know what is wrong with my car. i need a new alternator.
2) it is an 05 altima 3.5l. just to be sure, i had orielly test it. it is actually the voltage regulator, but might as well just do the alternator.
i have changed them on other cars, but this one is in a spot where i think i will have trouble just breaking the bolts. this is my only day off and i just dont think i can do it.
thanks for the suggestions everyone!
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It can be a lot of work. I changed the alternator in my 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe several years ago. You have to jack up the car, remove the right front wheel to gain access to the alternator. It has to be removed from the bottom.
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Sad to say, but those parts store alternators are crap...sure they provide a lifetime warranty, and they will provide another one when it craps out, but you will be stuck with the labor the re-install. Recommend getting the highest quality part possible, and that probably means getting the alternator at the dealer. Yes, I know the price will probably be double, but the attitude should be to do it once, and be done with it.
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"and that probably means getting the alternator at the dealer"
I agree, except at some point original equipment parts are no longer being made by the manufacturer.
1973 Oldsmobile: at age 10 the steering wheel started chipping, no longer available from dealer
1986 Toyota Camry (with 278k miles): Toyota has been great about having replacement parts, until now. Passed smog three months but the tester showed me a broken bi-metal part and a deteriorating hose.
Bi-metal part was available. Cost of labor and part, almost $300 (labor now $130/hour).
S-shaped hose with different diameters at each end: no longer available. A guy at NAPA was able to force on a single diameter hose, hope it stays.
Another example: Where will a classic car owner get parts? If you went into a Ford Dealer asking about Model T parts, the parts people would have a big laugh.
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I have been going to Smittys on Adams ave for 20 years
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So after 3 days is it fixed?
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