AboutGary J. Meyer II Expertise The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test.
Experience I am a Honda automobile technician with twenty years of new car dealership experience. My first few years as a Honda tech date back to when Honda cars were still offered in carburated models. In the last few years, I've been exposed to the integration of hybrid powered cars, the Natural Gas powered GX Civic, and electronic features ranging from voice activated GPS navigation to power sliding doors. I have been certified as an ASE Master Technician and passed the L1 Advanced Engine Performance test in 2000. I opened my own independent import repair shop specializing in but not limited to Honda automobiles in 2008. Operating my own shop has re-energized my enthusiasm for automobiles.
Publications a few articles www.articlesbase.com, advertisement in East Coast Ink Magazine Spring 2009 and Fall 2009
Education/Credentials ASE Certification, attending American Honda's training center and web based training American Honda provided, New car dealership management training
Awards and Honors 3 time Honda Top Tech finalist, achieved Honda Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Level Training status,achieved a training level of 99 percent of all current American Honda Traning center Modules and self study proformance modules in 1999, Re-certified ASE Master technician, L1 Advanced engine performance ASE certification
Question i have a 1999 honda accord v6 2 door coupe and my steering is going bad on it. i went to a mechanic and he said that i need a wheel bearing and a front tie rod end and two knuckles and installed for 650 dollars. i want to know if im getting screwed on the price or is this stuff what i really need to fix a car that squeals and that pulls to the right a little.
Answer A squealing noise while turning the steering wheel could be caused by a failing power steering pump, low fluid in the system, or a loose belt. If the pump is noisy it should be replaced along with the power steering reservoir because it has an internal filter. If the fluid is low, the system has a leak that needs to be diagnosed and corrected. If the belt is loose, it should be adjusted or replaced. Has your mechanic explained the reasons why it needs the knuckles? Are the bent from a previous accident? If the car does need steering knuckles replaced it will need new wheel bearings pressed into the new knuckle.
