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ladodgerfan
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Car problems?
Jun 1 2022 09:23PM more by ladodgerfan
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Was backing out of my parking spot at work and thought I backed into a car!
Heard a loud thunk which felt like I bumped a car.
Turns out it may.be the transmission 😢
Was able to still make it home 15 miles but when it shifted gears you could hear and feel the loud clunk!
Anyone recommend a good Honda Mechanic?
And I’m NOT taking it to Armco.
      
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InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Jun 1 2022 09:35PM     link to this

SOOOO...were you a little relieved you didn't hit someone or more bummed about your tranny?





InsearchofStarfish
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Jun 1 2022 09:42PM     link to this

typically a dealership dude on cars, but have many around me just swear by their local guys

not sure where you live

i would probably go with a mech/garage that specialized in hondas and acuras

do the google reviews, yelp reviews


good luck
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ladodgerfan
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Jun 1 2022 09:43PM     link to this

Now that you mentioned it, I wish I would of lightly bumped another car.
Trans May cost me much more.
ladodgerfan
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Jun 1 2022 09:44PM     link to this

Live in Anaheim. Have a friend at Cerritos Honda. That may be my first stop
InsearchofStarfish
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Jun 1 2022 10:27PM     link to this

i think dealerships have become more competitive btw

next time...get an acura and they will give you a loaner car during the repairs.






mikesanderson10
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Jun 1 2022 10:33PM     link to this

It could be a motor mount.
AFMadness
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Jun 1 2022 11:34PM     link to this

When was the last time the Trans oil was changed ? Ooopppss.
ps930
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Jun 2 2022 12:00AM     link to this

Could be a bad CV joint.
mrpussy12
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Jun 2 2022 12:04AM     link to this

A clunk when shifting gears? Probably transmission. Do you come to a full stop before shifting from R to D or do you let it roll?
sonic555u
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Jun 2 2022 12:32AM     link to this

Take it to H&H Motors in Alhambra James mostly works on Japanese cars mostly Hondas and he's really reasonable with price.

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ladodgerfan
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Jun 2 2022 08:08AM     link to this

Always come to a full stop before shifting.
Drove it around the block this morning with no problem.
Gonna have it towed to dealership later tomorrow and have checked.
Alhambra is a little ways to go but thanks for the advice.
And yes it is due to have the transmission fluid changed soon.
gunner67
Pasadena, SGV, LA, CA
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Jun 2 2022 10:55AM     link to this

Look up Honcura in Glendale, recommended by my Honda mechanic who retired this year
SeymourButz
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Jun 2 2022 04:08PM     link to this

For powertrain and computer chip issues, always take it to the dealer. Do not try to save a buck unless the car is more than 15 yrs old, then it doesn't matter.
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