My kid, class of 22 at A&M currently, has an issue where her 2012 Honda CRV EXL will not start, this morning. She tried for a while, before calling me, and now, as a result, the battery could be worn down too. It's probably any one of a battery, starter, alternator, or loose connection somewhere therein or the battery ground. I am not able to get a lot of info on what is going on, as I cannot hear it well over the phone when she tries to crank it.
I am trying to decide if I should grab some tools and roll over to see her this evening. It's about a 90 minute drive for me, and I mean who doesn't wanna see their kiddo anyway, right? But, this got me wondering about a good mobile mechanic in B/CS that I can use, when I cannot get there to her vehicle. She has roadside assistance, but that only gets you off the road.
For now, she has a good friend who is going to come try and help her jump it at 3PM. Once he does that, if it jumps, I am having her drive it to O'riely auto parts to have them test the battery. If that comes up good, then I am probably going to have to get a mechanic out, or go over there and deal with it myself to see what else needs to be done.
So, has anyone used a mobile mechanic in CS? I am looking for an honest one, that is not going to take advantage of a situation where I am not in town. If no one can recommend one, and it starts when jumped, I think I will have her take it to Brazos Valley Automotive, based on recommendations in another thread.
(crossposted to Auto forum.)
I am trying to decide if I should grab some tools and roll over to see her this evening. It's about a 90 minute drive for me, and I mean who doesn't wanna see their kiddo anyway, right? But, this got me wondering about a good mobile mechanic in B/CS that I can use, when I cannot get there to her vehicle. She has roadside assistance, but that only gets you off the road.
For now, she has a good friend who is going to come try and help her jump it at 3PM. Once he does that, if it jumps, I am having her drive it to O'riely auto parts to have them test the battery. If that comes up good, then I am probably going to have to get a mechanic out, or go over there and deal with it myself to see what else needs to be done.
So, has anyone used a mobile mechanic in CS? I am looking for an honest one, that is not going to take advantage of a situation where I am not in town. If no one can recommend one, and it starts when jumped, I think I will have her take it to Brazos Valley Automotive, based on recommendations in another thread.
(crossposted to Auto forum.)
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