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crcook84
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Feb 17, 2022, 3:58 PM
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Reparable Cars
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We got a 2019 Suburban probably 2-3 years ago now. Last year, an error code showed up on the display. We took it to our regular mechanic of 35+ years and they told us they couldn’t figure out exactly what the error was. Basically, the car is so advanced that the manufacturer has designed the car to require specific tools to be able to diagnose it. They won’t give those tools to anyone who hasn’t undergone a specific certification process. They were able to determine that it MIGHT be the airbag sensors. But, their tool wasn't giving them enough information.
We had a similar problem with a Dodge Dakota over 10 years ago when the environmental sensor kept tripping and, despite everything our mechanic tried to do, we had to take it to a certified dealership where they, either, recalibrated the sensor or replaced it entirely.
Our mechanic has been good to us. They kept our 1999 Suburban running for around 20 years (not sure exactly when we bought it) and our 1996 Corolla running for 8 years until both engines blew out. Before that, we had 3 other cars they kept running. Besides, the automobile industry isn't the only one by which manufacturers are making it more difficult for third-party repair shops to be able to repair products. look up "john deere repair" on YouTube and you'll see what I mean.
I have two questions:
1) Does anyone know what the last model year was that a Suburban was reparable by a regular mechanic without requiring special certification just to own a special tool?
2) Is there a website I could browse that gives information in regards to what cars are easy to repair vs what cars require special certifications just to be able to acquire the tools to diagnose a problem?
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Hammer Time
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Feb 17, 2022, 4:24 PM
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Your mechanic sounds more like a wannabe technician.
Your Suburban is not different than most any car in the last 20 years. The Suburban is one of the easier ones in comparison. All cars require a lot of electronic equipment to repair these days and any shop that is serious about repairing cars will purchase this equipment. There is very little that is dealer only these days. The equipment is available to Independent shops but it's not cheap. If they are serious about being in this business, they will buy the equipment.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 17, 2022, 4:53 PM
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Buddy, I have been in this business for over 50 years and I have been repairing those and many much more sophisticated systems for many years. It's all in how much money you are willing to spend. The equipment to access these system has always been available.
Now that you had the balls to call me ignorant, I'm sending you on your way.
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