need wrench in Houston tx

[oldschoolto]

Daughter is in Huston and needs a battery cable replaced... anyone know of honest shop that I can send her to...

Thanks
jim

 

[scallop]

Do you have AAA? I know they replace batteries on sight, not sure about a cable though. At worst they would be able to recommend a shop.

 

[DandyDon]

I've never heard of Huston TX, nor has Google, so I guess you mean Houston? It's a huge city so knowing where she is would make it easier. I like O'Reilly's auto parts for sales & service and there are 3 locations scattered around the city, but a battery cable is no big deal - anyone should be able to do it reasonably.

 

[oldschoolto]

I've never heard of Huston TX, nor has Google, so I guess you mean Houston? It's a huge city so knowing where she is would make it easier. I like O'Reilly's auto parts for sales & service and there are 3 locations scattered around the city, but a battery cable is no big deal - anyone should be able to do it reasonably.

I know its not a big deal.... Had dealer tell her the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced.. $1000.00 lol.. it would be cheaper to fly down and do it... I hate people who try and take advantage of others.
Jim...

 

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I know its not a big deal.... Had dealer tell her the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced.. $1000.00 lol.. it would be cheaper to fly down and do it... I hate people who try and take advantage of others.
Jim...

If a dealer is saying the problem is an engine wiring harness, what makes you think it is just a battery cable?

 

[oldschoolto]

If a dealer is saying the problem is an engine wiring harness, what makes you think it is just a battery cable?

because she sent me pictures and cut back the wire loom and the corrosion is just the end of the wire...

 

[Dirty-Dog]

Tell her to go to WalMart and buy a few tools...
It saddens me to think that we, as a culture, have reached a point where any non-disabled person would feel they need a shop to change a battery cable.

 

[DandyDon]

Tell her to go to WalMart and buy a few tools...
It saddens me to think that we, as a culture, have reached a point where any non-disabled person would feel they need a shop to change a battery cable.

Or Walmart Auto. I got an alternator at O'Reilly's once, got the salesman to install it for me - no charge so I tipped him, and he said his usual job is Walmart Auto.

I have kept AAA for over 20 years, with my daughter on the same plan at a discount. Her husband is quite capable at little things, and I can do a few - but I like having them to help us as needed. We've had a light year in spite of her old car, but some years they do a lot - and there are other benefits. She also has an independent & honest mechanic available as need locally.

 

[tracydr]

Harbor Freight has the best prices on things like wrenches. Home Depot usually has good service people to help, my store does, anyway. Both should have a wrench.
My father made a nice tool kit for me to keep in my truck. I travel with my horses by myself and need to fix things at times.

 

[oldschoolto]

Tell her to go to WalMart and buy a few tools...
It saddens me to think that we, as a culture, have reached a point where any non-disabled person would feel they need a shop to change a battery cable.

She would give it a shot... But... The son-in-law would lose "MAN" points.. If you understand that...