My turn for a car question
My turn for a car question
I’ve got squeaky, clunky, rattling sounds coming from my 2011 Jeep Patriot (125K+). Pretty sure it’s the front bushings/sway bar. I have no time to have it looked at before next week and have to drive to VT in the interim. OK to drive, or should I get it fixed first (which will entail some fancy footwork trying to make it happen, if it’s even possible).
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Re: My turn for a car question
Rent a car?
Tough to answer that without seeing the car. If it just clunks or rattles on bumps, I would be fine taking it...YMMV.
Tough to answer that without seeing the car. If it just clunks or rattles on bumps, I would be fine taking it...YMMV.
My turn for a car question
Guin, check out this vid. Does it sound like your Jeep? Many comments... none of them sound cheap to fix.
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Re: My turn for a car question
I have to agree. Front end problems can kill you. A rental could be very cheap insurance. No point in dying just to see Vermont. Get it checked by an independent shop specializing in alignment work when you get back.Jarlaxle wrote:Rent a car?
Tough to answer that without seeing the car. If it just clunks or rattles on bumps, I would be fine taking it...YMMV.
By the way, check with your agent to be sure, but my collision insurance covers me in a rental from any company I've ever rented from. The rental company's daily insurance rates are ridiculous.
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My turn for a car question
So, Guin, did your noisy clunker hold up, or did you rent one for the Vermont trip?
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