Questioni do a lot of work my self, but now i am stumped. I have a 1984 old firenza (1.8l) manual transmission, and the gear shift cable broke. i am unable to get the replacement part-all the auto parts stores tell me to go to the dealer, but I can't get it from GM-and olds is no longer, i don't want to go to a junkyard this kind of part would be unreliable. what can i do?
AnswerHi Rebekah,
Junk the car.
Salvage is the ONLY place you will find what you are looking for and my advice would be NOT to buy it unless you think it is in good enough condition. Don't buy junk.
Looking for a reputable service technician? My advice on finding a good technician is: Steer clear of the dealership and 'chain' stores like Firestone, Sears, Pep Boys, Monro Muffler/Brake, Midas, etc. as they usually only employ ONE ASE Certified Tech just so they can say they do and chances are, that guy is the asst. manager or manager and is not in the store to diagnose/repair vehicles anyway. Find a service location in the link below or get some names out of the yellow-pages and do a drive-by. Garages that employ ASE Certified Technicians will be marked with the 'Blue-Seal' insignia. If unsure about whether a place employs Certified Techs, just ask to see their credentials. ALL ASE Certified Technicians will be PROUD to show and display their certificate(s).
Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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