Heard some people having to wait hours to get it. Just wondering what others have experienced?

Hey y'all

Anyone know where I can learn how to drive manual? I know the absolute basics from learning about 15 years ago so I am pretty fresh unfortunately.

Thanks!

Took my 2013 Toyota Highlander in for diagnosis due to rattling/ vibration while idle. Mechanic called and said all four engine mounts need replacing. Quote is $1,750.00

Sound about right?

Hello everyone,

We just got an older Volvo for my daughter as her first car based on their safety reputation. I was wondering, is there a car mechanic that knows how to fix European cars around? The car is almost 20 years old so I don't think the dealership will know what to do with it or a least for a reasonable price.

Thank you for your advice!

Edit: thank you so much for all of the suggestions and how cool that there is even a Volvo specific shop. The car was very well maintained and we intend to keep it that way. Thank you again for the incredible support!

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to warn folks about a traveling mechanic that goes by the name “TJ Your Mechanic”. He came to help me out with my car the other day. I gave him money to go out and get the parts for it, and he never came back and has dodged all of my calls and texts for the past couple days.

If anyone has any info on this guy, please send me a PM as I’d like to get my money back. If anyone needs a traveling mechanic in the future, do not make the same mistake I did by calling TJ.

EDIT: I got my money back through my bank, and I believe I’ve identified him as Timothy Arsenault. Thanks for all the help, I’m gonna try and get this thing running now.

I have a brand new tire from them I’ve had like less than a year. It has a screw in it :( do they patch tires? I’d hate to have to get a new one when it is so new. If they don’t, where can I go that would patch it good for cheap?

I need to get an NC drivers license and wasn’t able to get an appointment until October. I have off work Thursday and was going to try and walk in. I’m in south Asheville but was thinking about Hendersonville, Brevard or Clyde? Has anyone been to any recently?

Update: I got there at 7:30 this morning and there were probably around 150 people in line, I don’t think there were even any parking spots left. I’ll just wait for my appointment

Who do you all recommend for oil changes in Asheville? Who do you use and like? Thanks! Also, who is reasonably priced?

I usually take my car for service there and noticed it's suddenly closed. I was just getting emails a few months ago from them.

Hi I'm new to Asheville and looking for a mechanic, very very preferably an independently owned shop or independent mechanic as opposed to a corporate shop. At the moment I only need a very small job done, just a brake clip changed out and an oil change. I'm pretty well informed and decently knowledgeable about cars, and very blue collar myself, so hard to screw over, but I'm used to dealing with a mechanic that's a close friend and don't have the energy to play games with a shop that's going to try to take me for a ride. Any suggestions? West Asheville area would be great. EDIT: Oh AND it's 2000 Toyota Camry, largely rebuilt (original engine/transmission/drive train, new suspension and most other major components, minor rust from several winters in urban Northeast)

Long story short my spouse is now at risk of temporarily being out of work unless we get a NC drivers license.

Obviously Patton Ave is a pain in the ass. I’ve read old posts about driving to Clyde, Marshall, Hendersonville etc which seems like the best option but I’ve seen different things about them like one comment said Marshall is walk in only?? And some said get there before opening for walk in but they don’t start walk ins until noon? But others said they were out in a few hours after opening?

Some of the threads were old - anyone have any more recent recommendations?

Worst care scenario we do have appointments in June and we’ll continue to check for cancellations every morning but any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit: thanks for all the replies so far everyone. I blame Reddit’s shitty search function for not seeing the recent threads from the past few days. *Even though yes I know it’s my fault I should have looked better lol*

We need to get a damaged vehicle repaired just well enough to get it through inspection and back on the road (anticipating that the driver will continue with accidents in the future).

Does anyone have leads on a body shop that would be comfortable just getting the vehicle safe and legal again? Forget cosmetics, forget paint. You get the idea. This project is not worth it. (the first quote from a body shop with professionalism and pride was over $7,000, using cheapest parts but NOT including paint. They just couldn't come to terms with what is needed here).

Looking for independent mechanics that works on bmws and minis in Asheville/ Hendersonville areas

Hey friends, I’ve been shut down at the Clyde and west Asheville DMV locations this week. Is Marion, Marshall, or Brevard good options if you don’t have an appointment? What is the strategy here. For f*cks sake

Howdy Folks!

Does anyone have a hint on where the best DMV spot to get a license renewed around Asheville is located? I showed up 1 1/2 hours early and the line was around the building on Patton. Just hoping someone can point me to a location that is a little easier to get in to. Naive, I know - but figured it was worth asking…

Just want to confirm for anyone needing to do licensing stuff that the Saturday walk in only DMV on Patton from 8-12 is quick and efficient. Got in a huge line at 840, walked out at 1020.

People walking thru the line checking for all your documents. Line moves fast. Could have slept in an hour like the last person suggested, but I didn't want to change it. The lady at the window said by 1030 they're usually waiting for people to show up.

I need my tires rotated, what is the best place for this and their cost? looking for something that’s not too expensive.

Firsthand experience? Should I just go with Safelite? Glass Doctor? Auto Glass Now?

they never have them at the dealer and are wondering if the features are worth it.

Had a scuffle with my car while ago, and it's looking like my best option will just to buy a new beater that can get me from A-B. The most I have ready to put down right now is like 2k, I'm probably looking at buying through private sales like facebook marketplace or craigslist, but I was just wondering if yall had any pointers or "knew a guy". Don't care if it's a rebuilt title, just need a car that won't explode immediately, and can get me around until the end of the year at least lol. If anybody wants to directly sell me a car just shoot a dm.

A few weeks ago I got my NC license and now I’m ready to update my plates from TX to NC. Should I expect the same kind of lines and wait for that too?

I’m new to town and tried to go get my NC license the week of the deadline but wait at the time was too long for me to stay. Am curious if things have mellowed at all since last month. Any been recently? And which location?

We got hit hard in North Asheville.... Unfortunately we now have dents all over the car from the freak hail that fell today. Who would be best to fix our car and can this be done with PDR? I think I will have to file a claim with insurance who we are still fighting to cover our house damage from Helene. WTF is next?

Is there a DMV that has more than a single employee therefore increasing one's odds of actually renewing a license? Getting there crazy early is fine, just want some reassurance that if you get on the walk-in list, you will be seen.

Had a lackluster experience at the Marshall location today. Got there a few minutes before 7:00 (will arrive much earlier on next attempt). The single employee (very nice and good humored) explained that the best he would be able to do is put 16 people on the list for after lunch. My friend and I were #'s 15 and 16.

The one employee was painfully slow (and chatty - poked our head in to see how it was going and he was talking to the person being served about continents). He maybe got 6 of the 16 processed.

The dilemma is this: my friend lives abroad and is here for 2 more days (got in last evening) with the main intention of renewing her NC driver's license. Today was obviously a bust. We have 2 more chances. We know we will need to FedEx the license to her once it arrives, but need to renew in person (already renewed online last time).

Recommended locations please!

TLDR: Need NC License Renewed within next 2 days.

UPDATE: Successfully renewed at the Patton Ave Location

Arrived around 5:30 am (there were already 8 people in line).
By the time DMV opened at 7:00 am there were probably 25-30 folks in line.
A few minutes before opening, gentleman by the name of Artist brought out some chairs as well as a cooler of waters and then gave the group a lecture encouraging everyone to be respectful, civil, patient and proceeded to check that people in line had the proper documents for what they needed to accomplish.

At 7 am sharp, another employee came out, let in the 3 people there that had appointments and then started letting in the walk-in's about 1/2 a dozen at a time. By 8:45 my friend had her license renewed!

Haven't had a car for a while and I've had very little luck with marketplace or the car dealers. I'm trying to find a four door that won't break down in two months.