Anyone Know a Good Mechanic for American Cars (Neon) in North Bay Area?

[Fishmonger]

Hi,

I'm having all sorts of trouble with my 96 Plymouth Neon (oil leak, electrical issues, O2 sensor problem), and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good mechanic in the Northern Bay Area (preferably close to Berkeley/Oakland) that I can go to. I'm desparate! I have had NO luck in finding one so far.

Thanks in advance!

 

[chiwawa626]

heh good mechanic? im sure theres a lot of them...i suppose the dealer is a good one?

 

[Moonbeam]

Where is yakko?

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Fishmonger
Hi,

I'm having all sorts of trouble with my 96 Plymouth Neon (oil leak, electrical issues, O2 sensor problem), and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good mechanic in the Northern Bay Area (preferably close to Berkeley/Oakland) that I can go to. I'm desparate! I have had NO luck in finding one so far.

Thanks in advance!

Here are some good mechanics... ask them right online.
Neons.org
incredible Neon resource over there
half of the fixes you could do yourself and save alot of coin.

 

[iamwiz82]

Where is the oil leaking from? Go to the car, take off the radiator cap and check to see if there is any milky substance in there. That car will blow its headgasket, its just a matter of time. O2 sensor is an easy fix, replace it. What electrical problems?

 

[notfred]

Any dodge dealership.

 

[Fishmonger]

I haven't had a good experience with dealerships...hesitant to take it to one as I got ripped off pretty badly last time.

Unfortunately, I'm pretty clueless when it comes to cars...*sigh*

iamwiz82:

Yeah I've been told it's either the head gasket or the main rear valve. I will check the radiator cap tomorrow and let you know.

The Check Engine Light comes on and off, and the OBD says it's an O2 sensor problem. I've been told it's most likely a dirty O2 sensor and just needs to be cleaned.

The reverse light only comes on sometimes. Sometimes it comes on when shifting from Parking to Reverse, but it almost never comes on when shifting from Drive to Reverse. I was told this might be due to a bad switch in the gear stick.

The horn is broken. When I tried replacing the fuse in the electrical box, it just keeps on getting blown out. I was told the short is most likely in the horn itself, so I need a new horn.

With all that said, my main problem comes down to I don't really know how to fix any of these problems myself...that's why I've been looking for third-party help...yeah it's pretty embarrassing...I wish I knew as much about cars and I do about computers.

 

[CraigRT]

GO TO NEONS.ORG.. you will have an answer for ALL of your questions by TOMORROW!

I am a member there, it's USEFUL!!!!!!!!

 

[Fishmonger]

Yield,

Thanks for showing me the website. I've been looking at the posts. Registered about 20 minutes ago, just waiting for the confirmation e-mail.

 

[Vette73]

If you are getting a o2 sensor and oil leak then yes it may be a bad head gasket IF coolant is gettin the exhust and messing up the o2 sensor.

OR it could be 2 different problems.

What elec. problems are you having, and what motor do you have, the Single or Double overhead cam?

 

[Fishmonger]

Marlin1975,

SOHC engine, no modifications.

If you are interested, please check my post above for the list of problems, and any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Fishmonger
Yield,

Thanks for showing me the website. I've been looking at the posts. Registered about 20 minutes ago, just waiting for the confirmation e-mail.

I am telling you now you'll find all the answers you need here.. they can even tell you what dealerships are best to go to.. EXCELLENT for Neon owners.... Neons.org is awesome!!

Trust me you won't be disappointed.