Murfreesboro TN, I need help please!
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Murfreesboro TN, I need help please!
My daughter goes to college at MTSU. Her 96 Saturn over heated from what appears to be a stuck thermostat, no leaks, the radiator is full, and the reservoir tank is empty. Can someone give me a name of an independant repair shop or mechanic I can trust to fix her car. I just don't want her (or me) to get overcharged or ripped off by a major dealership.
I can have the car towed to the repair shop for free (insurance). You can IM me or email the business name at CW5Church@aol.com. I would sincerely appreciate a recommendation. I am going down there Saturday.
Thanks a million guys,
Rick
I can have the car towed to the repair shop for free (insurance). You can IM me or email the business name at CW5Church@aol.com. I would sincerely appreciate a recommendation. I am going down there Saturday.
Thanks a million guys,
Rick
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Our daughter graduated from MTSU in December. She also had a Saturn. Can't help you. Every time her Saturn would break down she was home for the weekend, and guess who ended up paying for the repairs!
Our daughter graduated from MTSU in December. She also had a Saturn. Can't help you. Every time her Saturn would break down she was home for the weekend, and guess who ended up paying for the repairs!
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I guess too late...
Sorry, I didn't see this earlier, or I would have replied.
Not sure of a decent shop in Murfreesboro...not sure if there is such a thing anywhere in the world.
However, I could have run out there on a weekend and changed the thermostat, not a hard job to do, it is situated on the bottom of the engine at the lower hose.
Then again, is it the thermostat? Overheating with a full radiator can also be attributed to a stuck heater core, inoperative cooling fan/relay, or a missing or damaged bottom air deflector (yes, like a Vette, Saturns, especially some models, are bottom breathers; not all air comes in from the bottom, but a large volume of air is supplied via the bottom air deflector).
If she is using coolant, I would look at a cylinder head (SOHC engine...DOHC engine not likely).
Also the coolant recovery reservoir cap is the actual pressure cap on a Saturn. If this is damaged it can also cause an overheat problem, if the conditions are just right.
Not sure of a decent shop in Murfreesboro...not sure if there is such a thing anywhere in the world.
However, I could have run out there on a weekend and changed the thermostat, not a hard job to do, it is situated on the bottom of the engine at the lower hose.
Then again, is it the thermostat? Overheating with a full radiator can also be attributed to a stuck heater core, inoperative cooling fan/relay, or a missing or damaged bottom air deflector (yes, like a Vette, Saturns, especially some models, are bottom breathers; not all air comes in from the bottom, but a large volume of air is supplied via the bottom air deflector).
If she is using coolant, I would look at a cylinder head (SOHC engine...DOHC engine not likely).
Also the coolant recovery reservoir cap is the actual pressure cap on a Saturn. If this is damaged it can also cause an overheat problem, if the conditions are just right.
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I haven't had tons of work done by any one shop, but I can recommend 2.
Custom Exhaust & Muffler Center, 399-9345, 1850 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville
They rebuilt the transmission and did a EXCELLENT job. Price was very reasonable. They were recommended by AAA when my Tahoe's tranny died. They had a few trucks from Donelson A/C, so they do a lot of fleet type work. They do EVERYTHING.
The second one is :
Rhea Little Tire & Auto Repair., 373-5868, 9042 Church St E Brentwood
I was VERY impressed with the honesty and work he did on my wifes Acura. He found a nail in her tire (which I didn't know about) and also replaced a bulb in her taillight (I knew about it). He did her brakes, put her tires on (from Tirerack.com), etc. Price was probably a little high, but I trust the guy. I have heard nothing but good things about him.
I let Rhea's shop do most the work on my wifes car. I try to do my Acura and my Vette. It's just too hard to keep up with 3 cars.
I would trust either shop.
Custom Exhaust & Muffler Center, 399-9345, 1850 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville
They rebuilt the transmission and did a EXCELLENT job. Price was very reasonable. They were recommended by AAA when my Tahoe's tranny died. They had a few trucks from Donelson A/C, so they do a lot of fleet type work. They do EVERYTHING.
The second one is :
Rhea Little Tire & Auto Repair., 373-5868, 9042 Church St E Brentwood
I was VERY impressed with the honesty and work he did on my wifes Acura. He found a nail in her tire (which I didn't know about) and also replaced a bulb in her taillight (I knew about it). He did her brakes, put her tires on (from Tirerack.com), etc. Price was probably a little high, but I trust the guy. I have heard nothing but good things about him.
I let Rhea's shop do most the work on my wifes car. I try to do my Acura and my Vette. It's just too hard to keep up with 3 cars.
I would trust either shop.
