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Taking a car to Firestone rather than the dealership.....
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:46 pm
Much of a difference? My check engine light came on today and want to have it checked out. Unfortunately, I'm busy as shite this week and it would take at least an hour to bring it to the dealership and firestone is right by my office. (Lunch isn't an option as I have lunch meetings every day this week).
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Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:47 pm to TJG210
No, Firestone is garbage.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:49 pm to TJG210
Anyone is competent enough to read a check engine light. I'd take it to Firestone and see what the vehicle's computer is saying - and if it's something major take it to the dealership. If it's something simple, Firestone is capable, IMO.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:49 pm to TJG210
Go to autozone, they'll tell you what's wrong. Done in 5 minutes
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:55 pm to Tuscaloosa
What makes y'all think the dealership is the holy grail of auto repair?
Probably did not tighten your gas cap, or an o2 sensor.
Probably did not tighten your gas cap, or an o2 sensor.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:01 pm to TJG210
The ONLY Firestone I would go to is the one at Roosevelt/Veterans.
Others are garbage.
Others are garbage.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:02 pm to pivey14
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No, Firestone is garbage
Not true, I managed a firestone for a while. Just don't buy any of their add-ons. They will try to get you to change this and check that just say no and stick to the problem.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:04 pm to Breaux
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Go to autozone, they'll tell you what's wrong. Done in 5 minutes
This is a really good place to start.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:15 pm to TJG210
Like others have said, go to Auto zone. They will hook it up and give you the code for free. From there, go home, search the code on the Internet and see if it's something you can fix or bring it somewhere.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:21 pm to TJG210
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take it to Firestone and see what the vehicle's computer is saying
This.
And take it to a mechanic not the dealer. They'll frickin rob you man!
This post was edited on 8/18/14 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:25 pm to TJG210
firestone, goodyear, etc. are the kings of upselling products and services...go there and it is likely that you will end up spending money on something completely unrelated...
as the others say, I would just swing by autozone and let them tell you that the gas cap is bad...buy a new gas cap while there and be on your way...
as the others say, I would just swing by autozone and let them tell you that the gas cap is bad...buy a new gas cap while there and be on your way...
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:32 pm to TJG210
All I know about Firestone is that I took my truck to one when the engine light was on.. They diagnosed the problem and gave me a quote.
It wasn't an immediate problem so I took it somewhere else to get fixed. Got it done for about a 10th of their estimate.
It wasn't an immediate problem so I took it somewhere else to get fixed. Got it done for about a 10th of their estimate.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:21 pm to TJG210
Firestone charged me $156 for something that has cost me $78 at the dealership.
I don't go to Firestone anymore.
I don't go to Firestone anymore.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:42 pm to Slinky
I bought a set off tires at Firestone at a Black Friday Sale. A year later I stopped in for a free rotate and balance only. They called me and said there are a couple of things that needed doing. Spark plugs, fuel system cleaning, coolant flush for only $750 
. I had changed the spark plugs about a month prior. I asked how did you determine I needed spark plugs. He said you got 100K miles on the odometer. I said just rotate and balance the GD tires. He said OK then it's ready to be picked up.
. I had changed the spark plugs about a month prior. I asked how did you determine I needed spark plugs. He said you got 100K miles on the odometer. I said just rotate and balance the GD tires. He said OK then it's ready to be picked up.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:05 am to TJG210
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My check engine light came on today
At a minimum you'll need new ball joints and wheel balancing.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 5:46 am to TJG210
Firestone and all the other tire stores are just that, tire stores. When you need to see a doctor, do you go see an accountant?
Take your vehicle to a real mechanic shop. The dealership has all the latest up to date diagnostic equipment.
BTW, what is the year model and make of your vehicle?
Could be a small issue like a leaky vacuum hose
Take your vehicle to a real mechanic shop. The dealership has all the latest up to date diagnostic equipment.
BTW, what is the year model and make of your vehicle?
Could be a small issue like a leaky vacuum hose
Posted on 8/19/14 at 6:15 am to TJG210
I've never had any problems with the Firestone on Tiger Bend Road.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 6:16 am to Breaux
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Go to autozone, they'll tell you what's wrong. Done in 5 minutes
Yep or another major parts place and it's FREE
Posted on 8/19/14 at 6:23 am to TJG210
Firestone sells tires
I wouldn't let them do anything else
I wouldn't let them do anything else
Posted on 8/19/14 at 6:28 am to TJG210
Firestone is bad, but stealership is the worst. You need to find a local mechanic that you can trust.
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