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Auto Repair - British Columbia
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CANADIAN TIRE |
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Canadian Tire (Burrard) |
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1625 Chestnut St.
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $78.88
Did not find problem.
Possible intermittent starter problem. Recommended replacing valve cover
gaskets ($350, not required), and fuel injection service ($140).Front brakes
10% worn, rear brakes 10%. |
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Canadian Tire |
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1625 Chestnut St.
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
Unsatisfactory |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $0.00
Problem not repaired. Scan:
No codes found." All readings looked good. Possible intermittent problem."
No charge. AirCare certified.
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Canadian Tire |
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(King Edward & Lougheed
Hwy) 1200 Seguin Dr.
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $118.31
Problem corrected. Front
brakes 30% worn, rear brakes 15%.
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Canadian Tire Service |
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2220 Kingsway Street
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $0.00
Reconnect EGR hose. No
charge. Cheapest repair of the investigation. Problem identified 2-3 minutes
after hood opened. Same garage passed a similar test last year with a charge
of $132.12. |
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Canadian Tire Service |
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2220 Kingsway Street
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $132.12
Problem repaired. |
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Canadian Tire Service |
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4398 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $65.31
Reconnect vacuum source to
MAP sensor. |
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Canadian Tire Service |
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4160 Hastings
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $148.75
$11.99 charge for shop
materials. None required for the repair. Expensive diagnostic at $118.50. |
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Canadian Tire Service |
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8729 Heather Street
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
UNSATISFACTORY |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $0.00
Problem not repaired.
Suggested we take the vehicle to a Ford dealer. No charge. AirCare
certified. |
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D.S.
Waldie Holdings Inc. |
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8140 120 St.
Surrey, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $99.83
Problem corrected. Front
brakes 40% worn, rear brakes 20%. |
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John
Hall's Car Craft |
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1532 Bay Street
North Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $0.00
Repaired problem. No charge.
Cheapest repair in 3 cities. |
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Fountain Hsinchuan Auto |
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11051 Bridgeport Road
Richmond, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $195.74
Replaced APA's new battery
and battery terminals. Corrected problem. On a subsequent visit, the manager
told WFIVE that personnel had changed since APA's visit (not true). |
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Fountain Tire |
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7489 Hume avenue
Delta, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $0.00
Problem corrected. |
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Fountain Tire |
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2725 Kingsway
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $88.92
Found code, repair leak,
road test. Tie wrap installed on sensor. |
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Fountain Tire |
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5891 #3 Road
Richmond, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $74.10
Repaired problem. Scan
$65.00. No labor charge. |
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Fountain Tire |
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880 West 15th St.North
North Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
UNSATISFACTORY |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $182.40
Repaired problem.Scan &
Labor: $160. Excessive charge. |
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Irving Tire |
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1750 Clark Drive
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $488.41
Problem not repaired.
Replaced multi-function relay. Part $244. Scan $69.95. Labor: $108.
Additional $250 parts estimated to correct problem: (EGR valve $187.49 and
position sensor $ 62.09). EGR valve not available in Vancouver at the time
of the repair. |
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INDEPENDANT |
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Regency Plymouth
Chrysler |
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1177 Marine Drive, North
Vancouver, B.C.
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $103.04
Problem corrected. Very
thorough inspection. Front and rear brakes 20% worn. |
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MIDAS |
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Midas Auto Service Experts |
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5788 Kingsway
Burnaby, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $36.58
Problem corrected. |
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Alchemy Systems #2 Ltd |
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2101 West 4th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $91.03
Did not find the problem. |
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MINI-TUNE & BRAKE
AUTO CENTRES |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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860 W. 15th St. North
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $90.17
Problem corrected. |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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2275 Wellington Ave
Burnaby, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $78.09
Problem corrected. Front and
rear brakes worn 10%. |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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966 S.W. Marine Drive
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $668.79
Parts overcharged and
replaced needlessly. MAP sensor $110.75, oxygen sensors: 1. $184.50 2. $220. |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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396 West 5th
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $81.40
Reconnect hose, erase codes.
Problem found in under 3 minutes after hood opened, corrected quickly. |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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1310 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $81.40
Connect hose, road test.
Approx. 15 minutes to repair.
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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4567 Loughheed Highway
Burnaby, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
Recognized car |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $107.67
Reconnect hose, road test.
"You're with CTV, CKBT or with CAA. It's a set-up car." |
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Mini-Tune & Brake Auto Centres |
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2134 East Hastings
Vancouer, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2001 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
Ford Mustang GT 94 (5.0L)
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum hose to the EGR**
valve
Charge: $613.76
Worst experience in 3
cities. Recommended additional tune up costing $125. Sloppy work: cruise
control disconnected and not functioning. Day 1: Scan & order EGR Day 2, 3 &
4: Repaired problem. Scan $60.00. Parts:EGR sensor $96.50 Right O2 sensor
$156.80 Left…02 sensor $156.80 Labor: $143.66. (Actual garage cost of
sensors--$85 each). Garage reimbursed the amount of the repairs. |
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Sears Auto Centre |
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6551 # 3 Road
Richmond, B.C. |
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $48.67
Clean and adjust rear brakes
($39.50). Not required as rear brakes new. Added air to tires. Corrected
problem. |
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Sears Auto Centre |
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4860 Bennett St.
Burnaby, B.C.
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| Investigation year: |
2003 |
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Overall rating:
PASS |
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Vehicle:
1999 DODGE CARAVAN V6 3.0L
Problem:
Loose battery cable
Charge: $22.89
Problem corrected. Front and
rear brakes worn 15-20%. |
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Sears Auto Centre |
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4860 Bennett St.
Burnaby, B.C.
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| Investigation year: |
2002 |
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Overall rating:
FAIL |
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Vehicle:
1997 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L
V6
Problem:
Disconnected vacuum supply to MAP* sensor
Charge: $235.80
Diagnose fault code 30
minutes. Remove & replace MAP sensor 42 minutes. MAP sensor $112, shop
supplies $3.65. |
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**Exhaust
Gas Recirculation
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