u/RevolutionSalty8360

I just ordered mine, they give you 3 options, and send you based on what they have available. 1) ALGTSTR 2) ALGVAGN 3) V60ALG

Dropped my car off about a 1 & 1/2 weeks ago to get some repairs done, timing belt, water pump, and a small oil leak. Stopped in last Friday, they said it would get started first thing Monday. As of today, I have not heard anything. Originally they said it would be about 1 1/2 days to get it completed. The car is an older classic, so it's not like I'm in need of it or really inconvenienced at all. I don't really feel like rushing them, but am just curious about how mechanics feel about clients checking in on their vehicles.

Who do you feel should work on a claim after an AOR was submitted? ex: claim happens 2/1, insured submits an AOR on 5/1 for the 8/1 renewal. Claim will go beyond the renewal date, so do you just tell them they are on their own? We generally don't get involved in claims, but it was a unique situation.

So the sun roof on my 1983 944 has not been opened in at least the last 6 years, if not longer. It does not leak & shows no signs of cracking around the seal. My thought is just forget that it's even there and never touch it. However, this car has always been stored in a heated garage, never driven in the winter, and other than possibly rain, never seen any kind of weather other than sun and clouds.

My current vehicles that I don’t plan to change anytime soon. 2026 XC90 (wife’s), 2026 V60 CC (my daily), 2023 Ridgeline RTL-E (my weekend/camping/dump runner), 1983 Porsche 944 (fun car). Every one I thoroughly enjoy driving every time I get in them. Plus an older Prius & Corolla that my kids drive.

Just got a 1983 944 Base. Timing belt was last done about 3k miles ago, but back in 2016. It wasn’t driven much obviously, however I do plan to drive it on a pretty regular basis. For the belt, do you go by mileage or time? Anything else major to look at? I know the water pump, but what else should I be on the lookout for?

Do you generally keep enough to run 6-8 months if something suddenly happens, more, less? I’ve always kept at least 6 months if suddenly everything cancelled tomorrow