Car-Troubles! Will Draw Fap/Schlick-Material for Moneys!

[DalekSec]

Originally Posted by Keile

If it's just the battery, it's a VERY easy fix. If it's the alternator you are in it for some cash...

If it dies while you are driving, it's likely the alternator. If it runs fine once it starts, it's simply the battery... a <100$ fix.

If it is, feel lucky...I had worse than a dead battery. The WHEEL FELL OFF MY TRUCK last saturday as I drove home from work...apparently the lugnuts didn't properly fit the spare I put on (I had a flat at work, so swapped it for my spare before heading home).

One does not truly know fear until the wheel falls off their in-motion vehicle...

I just don't even...

Been there and done that with the failure of a ball joint, ages ago. *shudder*

This is why one should avoid those vermin called "Mechanics" at all cost. I maintain and build my own cars and trucks from the wheels up.

Other possibility could be the "Brain Box", if so, OUCH but, it does sound like a typical battery issue to me. If you have an Autozone or the like about, have them hook up the magic gizmo to see what it thinks might be the problem. After that, a code reader would be a good next step. One or both of these tests will help track down if it is the battery, alt or some other matter of electrical magic used by the auto industry these days.

If nothing else, you will be well armed to face some mechanic who, I promise you, is looking to retire on the cost of repairs to your poor car.