r/AskAShittyMechanic

Noob Mechanic https://youtu.be/VpFKjltX38Q

TOB finally give up on my 2014 BRZ with 66000 miles, pulled the transmission out to replace it, this is how the clutch looks, I ordered new clutch kit with flywheel but I have a drifting event coming up in a week, so I’m not sure if the new clutch will arrive in time, would you even consider putting this clutch back on? Or I’m just looking for trouble?

i found my lock this morning after fourth of july like this. it has been already struggling to unlock but i'm thinking someone probably tampered with it. some crack heads had stolen the battery out of her before.

is this an easy fix or should i just keep using the passenger door?

Are these tires good to go for 800 mile road trip?
It’s a serious question, someone slashed all my current tires at work and I need to do a urgent road trip

My 2006 Vauxhall/Opel Astra H 1.8 automatic revs on its own after a cold start, bouncing between 1,000 and 2,500 rpm for about 90 seconds. After that, it runs perfectly fine. This has been happening for a few months now, mostly during the warmer UK weather. I’ve taken it to the garage twice, had diagnostics run, and both times they said not to worry, apparently, some rev fluctuation on cold starts is normal for an older car, especially between 1,000–2,000 rpm. So I let it go.

But yesterday, after a 30-minute morning drive (with the usual revving), I parked for three hours, then started the car again, no revving this time, since it wasn’t a cold start but the check engine light came on. I stopped after about 5 minutes and called the garage to book it in. When I restarted the car after that call, the light had turned off. Now I’m second-guessing whether I even need the appointment. It’ll cost around £50 for another diagnostic, but without the warning light on, I feel like I’m just going back with the same revving issue they’ve already told me to ignore twice.

Does anyone have any idea what might actually be going on?

I took out the air filter on my brother's new car just to check it. This will be fine for a few more years right?

2000 with 280,000 km and this is what the frame looks like. I’ve done small jobs on cars and it’s been a dream of mine to own an 3rd Gen 4Runner. Talked the seller down to 7K. Can I please get your advice on the frames integrity. I poked at it with a screwdriver all around and nothing went through, but I’m worried that the test isn’t enough. Is this frame savable with a wire wheel and some oil penetration/sealing?

Anything helps please and thank you.

VW Passat Saloon 2013 Highline - Hey guys, how do I get this panel off? Window is separated from the holder, but i’m still getting resistance from behind where the door lock mechanism is

The STD light on my car came on this morning. I called my mechanic and he said that he cannot treat an STD. So I called my PCP, and she straight up laughed at me. Never going back there!

Of course, when I confronted my car about it, she denied being unfaithful, but how else could this happen? I know I’m clean! But I can’t stand to leave her, so I want to get her some help. Which certifications should I look for to know if a mechanic can treat an STD?