Representative photoBattery boost for a 1985 Dodge Mini Ram
Battery boost for the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V164000 | 1985-12-11 | visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior | VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION... |
| 85V053000 | 1985-05-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve | ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| 84V150000 | 1984-11-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.) |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car.
Our part and the shop's part
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery starts at $0 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Questions to ask the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Get an offer
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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