Originally posted by dragonfly22design
Being a girl, I must admit I'm not very good with the mechanics of a car. My 2000 Vehi-Cross has been idling very strangly and over the last week it keeps killing on me when I first start it up and then the check engine light comes on. I'm leary about taking it in knowing that the mechanics could tell me anything and I would have to believe them. It sounds like others have experienced this. Can you give me some advice on what to do?
It could be a bunch of things..the crew here will be better with those specifics than i could be.. but i will say, if you take it to the shop, DONT let them intimidate you. ask to see printouts of the trouble codes, tell them you want to inspect any "old" parts they replace, including hoses and such, etc.. make them justify any work they perform and
ask for specifics... If their on the ball, none of this should be a problem for any good shop... if not, pull the vehicle out and take it someplace else..it may cost a bit more, but far less in the long run..but if they do a good job, buy the mechanics a pizza or something..good ones are hard to find, theyll appreciate it...and remember you for it in the future if you need them again..
good luck!!