Customer just bought this ’07 Acura MDX only to find that the last repair done at another shop was done totally wrong. What does the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ find and what options does the customer have now?
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2007 Civic…4 years ago cleaned up headlights and still as good today. Simply went to local chain, selling auto parts, etc. Asked for guidance, was recommended the 'expensive' cleaning kit (~$35)…followed the instructions and about 1 1/2 hours to complete. All these alternatives to cleaning the headlights…why? I think common sense is to talk to local auto stores, buy what they recommend & done. One potential key may be that my vehicles are always in garage when not in use…unless traveling, which I do 2-4 months a year…then not garaged. And yes, I am one of those that sees vehicles as point A to B…nothing more. I maintain them well, cost is not an issue for me, reliability is…just my experience.
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Your explanation of the pre-purchase inspection expectations at the end was illuminating. Thank you.
Come on Wizard do some pro-bono labor
That was a nice car back in 2007.
It’s definitely seen better days
It’s obvious owner doesn’t want to address a lot of things on car. Frosted headlights, cracked bumper and car is filthy
Don’t forget the mistake first made buying that crap. Those Honda products are absolute garbage
I have a customer with a 2009 MDX and it was a lemon from the start. Uses about a quart of oil a month.
I replace the engine with a low mileage used engine and it still uses over a quart of oil a month. Please please don’t buy Honda products they’re garbage.
Uh, that car has a 3.7, not a 3.5 engine.
Polish the headlight and it looks like a 2014-ish model, beautiful and powerful.
in 1974 My first job out of college was Regional Manager for SUBARU. Just getting starting in those days. My dealer in Huntsville Alabama was also a Citroen repair shop. I was fascinated by the cars especially the DS. He told me you had to be part mechanic and part plumber to work on these. Can't wait to see your Citroen episode.
Yes to La Diesse! I'm sooo loking forward to that!
Without knowing that engine I'd ask the question what would happen if the timing tensioner was released just a little such that the cable could be pulled back around the end of it so no longer under tension.
Just added a reply from CW to another comment – makes sense although good luck to the customer… "And ruin the chances for warranty work for the customer? The other shop could claim that I broke it by moving the wire."
Hey Yo Great video thanks for sharing.
or the customer will pay for the diag and do it themselves?
Seriously wizard you hiring
Wish we got a dollar amount even it's rounded to nearest hundred.
Why would anyone buy such a POS?
Certainly there are better options for a similar price.
Get the part from a salvage yard. You could at least reinstall the part correctly. So, say you the wire is so stretched.
Had a low oil warning light on my 2004 Honda Pilot. Replaced the battery and solved the problem