car help
I have a complicated car question that I need some help with. It's kind of long, so please, bear with me. I have a 1993 Honda Accord EX coupe, with an automatic transmission. It has 170,000 miles, but is trouble-free.
At least it was until I had 2 new tires put on it at a local tire and repair store. I had replaced 2 tires about 11 months ago, then I replaced the other 2 in June, and had them rotated. I only drove to and from work for the next week.
I stopped at a convenience store, got out a flash light, and took the wheel cover off the front driver's side wheel. Sure enough, the lug nuts were all loose. I took out a lug wrench to tighten them down, but one wouldn't tighten at all. Upon closer inspection, I noticed it didn't match the other lug nuts. I believe they must have installed the wrong lug nut, which caused it to not seat properly and come loose.
This is important information for me, because it will affect what I settle for in terms of reimbursement. I appreciate any help you can provide, to help keep me from getting taken to the shed by a repair shop. Thank you for your time.
At least it was until I had 2 new tires put on it at a local tire and repair store. I had replaced 2 tires about 11 months ago, then I replaced the other 2 in June, and had them rotated. I only drove to and from work for the next week.
I stopped at a convenience store, got out a flash light, and took the wheel cover off the front driver's side wheel. Sure enough, the lug nuts were all loose. I took out a lug wrench to tighten them down, but one wouldn't tighten at all. Upon closer inspection, I noticed it didn't match the other lug nuts. I believe they must have installed the wrong lug nut, which caused it to not seat properly and come loose.
This is important information for me, because it will affect what I settle for in terms of reimbursement. I appreciate any help you can provide, to help keep me from getting taken to the shed by a repair shop. Thank you for your time.
