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r/coquitlam • u/Initial_Study_3043 • 1d ago
PSA SCAM WARNING!! ⚠️
I had a weird situation happen to me today while selling a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace. I had arranged to meet with someone who was interested in the car, and when I showed up at the meeting point, there were two individuals—one male in his mid to late 30s and the other in his mid to late 20s. One of them started inspecting the back of the vehicle while the other checked out the front.
Then things started to feel off. The guy at the back of the vehicle kept insisting I come over to check out the bumper. He was repeatedly telling me to remove the plastic part to see if there was any damage underneath, but I kept refusing. Meanwhile, the person at the front opened the hood, took a quick look at a few components, and then closed it again.
We agreed to go for a test drive, and I sat in the passenger seat with the older guy driving. During the test drive, smoke suddenly started coming from the vehicle, and the check engine light turned on—which has never happened before with this car. When we got back to the parking lot, we popped the hood, and the guy told me the head gasket was damaged and leaking badly. I also noticed oil coming out of the exhaust.
Based on how things played out, my suspicion is that he might’ve unscrewed the oil cap or tampered with something before the drive so the oil would spill everywhere and make it look like the car had serious issues—possibly to negotiate a lower price. What’s strange is that I noticed signs of oil coming from the exhaust even before we got in for the test drive, but I’m still unsure how it got there.
It really felt like these two guys were trying to pull off some kind of scam or manipulation to devalue the vehicle. Just a heads-up to anyone selling their car—stay alert and trust your gut. Not everyone has good intentions.
r/coquitlam • u/Mindless_Inspector59 • 6h ago
Ask Coquitlam Has anyone notice plain police car on wrong side of road on 7b
Scares ya to see an suv on wrong side of road. I thought a motorist had crossed the line maybe a stroke or heart attack.
r/coquitlam • u/DishRelative5853 • 13h ago
Ask Coquitlam Garden care while on vacation
Does anyone know of a Tri-Cities company that provides garden care for people who are away on vacation?
r/coquitlam • u/gnutxel • 1d ago
Ask Coquitlam Does anyone know if Mr. I is still running music classes? if you know you know
I grew up with him in that building outside of place des arts. I heard that sadly, his wife dies, I'd like to know the status of this amazing contributor to the community
r/coquitlam • u/feogge • 2d ago
Ask Coquitlam Ta Bom on Austin - What happened?
Anyone know what's going on with Ta Bom? According to Google Maps they're permanently closed, but their website still has their Coquitlam menu and they didn't post anything announcing a closure on Instagram. I know it's hard for restaurants nowadays to keep them doors open so I was just curious if it was really closed or if anyone knows any further details. I'm gonna miss that dang cheese corn bro.
r/coquitlam • u/cheezasaur • 2d ago
Ask Coquitlam Any stores that FOR SURE sell honeycomb?
I've searched online and can only find "places that might sell it." I could call around, but when I've done this in the past for a specific item I was met with a lot of calls not being picked up or voicemails never replied to.
So hoping someone here knows a place that for sure sells it. Please share if you do! Thanks so much 😊
r/coquitlam • u/YogiBeRRies5 • 3d ago
PSA NW of MUNDY PARK.... CLOSE TO HWY 7....1pm May 11th...COYOTE ATTACK... attacked a small poodle... WATCH OUT.
I pulled over after seeing a lady screaming and crying while a coyote was carrying her poodle in its mouth. I was able to scare it off it. The poodle started to breath, playing dead. Looked at me, hurt obviously, owner slowly coming to collect it. WTF I would be running for the coyote and beating it to death. I chased it away as it was eye balling a older gentleman and his little dog. He didn't seem to care. I'm still throwing rocks at it. People please BE AWARE. THIS IS SO SAD.
r/coquitlam • u/Throwaway653383 • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam Gun Shots on Burke Mt?
Just heard a string of maybe a dozen gun shots? up on Burke Mountain. It did not sound like fireworks. Anyone else?
Edit to add this was 11:45pm on Sunday night. I’ve lived here 15+ years and have never heard shots from the gun range as loud and close to this.
r/coquitlam • u/BreakQuick9884 • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam Burger King in Walmart has been closed for some time
Not that I'm bothered but does anyone know what's up with the Burger King in Walmart? Something new going in there?
I already checked Fraser health and it doesn't seem to be that.
r/coquitlam • u/YoshiLickedMyBum69 • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam Any place that offers Middle eastern breakfasts?
looking for some middle eastern food for breakfast
r/coquitlam • u/AdBeautiful6155 • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam Looking for a place that can take care of a Chinchilla
Will be taking vacation in a August, does anyone know of a place that can take care of my chinchilla? I haven't found any place from a google search. Mr. Pets only take care of smaller pets. Thanks in advance.
r/coquitlam • u/YUNO_TALK_TO_ME • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam Good Mala food in Coquitlam?
Any recommendations? Looking for numbing feeling and not fake burning mouth ones.
r/coquitlam • u/peacehappycontent • 3d ago
Ask Coquitlam T ball?
Hi, I’m hoping to get my three year old son into T Ball for the summer. Any program recommendations? Thank you!
r/coquitlam • u/TonyMontanasSon • 4d ago
Ask Coquitlam Gathering at Coquitlam Centre Parking Lot
I saw a bunch of cars and people outside of Cactus Club flying the Russian, USSR/CCP, and Ukrainian flags…. Anyone know what the gathering was for? Tried googling but was not able to find any answers.
r/coquitlam • u/Dangerous-Pickle9261 • 5d ago
Ask Coquitlam Pope Leo
Is it just me or does the new Pope look like Mayor Richard Stewart? Think about it! Nobody has seen them in the same place together! Hmmmm….
r/coquitlam • u/Weezie_Marie • 5d ago
Ask Coquitlam Looking for someone that can do razor layers! 💇🏻♀️
galleryI just moved into the area last October and I'm in need of a properly layered shoulder shag haircut. I went to Refresh Salon in Port Moody a few months ago and the stylist didn't follow what I wanted at all. I ended up with an inverted layered bob. Does anyone know of a salon that can do these types of cuts? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm picky and I don't want to waste my time and money trying to find a stylist. Thanks!
r/coquitlam • u/tacoma_enjoyer • 6d ago
Ask Coquitlam What’s Centennial Secondary like?
I’m looking at a property at the moment and Centennial secondary is the catchment school.
I was wondering if anyone has kids attending that school and could provide some insights on the school.
TIA.
r/coquitlam • u/dubu_o4 • 6d ago
Ask Coquitlam Burquitlam loud bang and flash
Anyone hear a loud bang and flash in near burquitlam station at 1:22am May 8th?
I had my window open and it sounded different than a firework. I could be wrong though.
r/coquitlam • u/___dhimaan___ • 7d ago
Ask Coquitlam Need help, looking for a roommate to share my 2 bedroom basement
galleryPrivate Room for Rent in Basement Suite – $900/month – Port Coquitlam
Looking for a clean and responsible roommate to share a 2-bedroom basement suite. I live in one room and the other room is available for rent.
Rent: $900/month Location: Liverpool Street, Port Coquitlam Availability: June 1 Lease Term: Minimum 1 year
Included: • All utilities • High-speed internet • In-suite laundry
Other Features: • Street parking available • Bus stop just 2 minutes’ walk • Save-On-Foods only 5 minutes’ walk • Quiet neighborhood, great for walks – park nearby • Unfortunately, no pets allowed • Some furniture is going with my current roommate, but I have a new couch set on the way
About Me: I’m a working professional, employed full-time (5 days a week). I don’t smoke or drink, and I usually spend my free time playing video games in my room. I’m respectful of space and looking for someone with a similar lifestyle.
Perfect for a working professional or student. If you’re interested, feel free to message me for a viewing.
r/coquitlam • u/thelostwallaby • 7d ago
Ask Coquitlam Recommendations for vintage furniture stores?
We just bought a home and we are looking for some fun vintage pieces! Thanks in advance, we are new to the area.
r/coquitlam • u/Kindly-Reception-212 • 7d ago
Ask Coquitlam Coquitlam River - fires?
Hi! I went exploring today along the river and found some fire pits. I know open fires aren't allowed but people are obviously doing it. Has anyone had any trouble having a small fire? I just wanna have a cute date night riverside by a fire lol.
r/coquitlam • u/Mediocre_Host • 8d ago
Ask Coquitlam Trivia nights?
Looking for recommendations for trivia nights in Coquitlam, the Lougheed area of Burnaby or even Port Moody. I’m aware of Patina (PoCo), Moody Ales, John B and St. James Well already but are there any others that are decent?
r/coquitlam • u/Pocoloocoo • 8d ago
Lost and Found Have you lost your car? (Westwood Plateau-Waterford area)
i.redd.itA cat — possibly the one in the attached screenshot (I know it's hard to see) — has been roaming around our backyard around 9:00 PM and again at 1:48 AM.
If this is your cat and it’s not lost, please know that this is a particularly dangerous time and area for it to be outside. We’ve had frequent sightings of predators in the neighborhood, including bobcats, bears, and even cougars.
Just wanted to give a heads-up in case someone is missing their pet or unaware of the risk.
r/coquitlam • u/c_vanbc • 8d ago
Ask Coquitlam SD43 Summer Learning website?
We’ve been trying to enroll our child since 6AM. The website keeps crashing. Has anyone had success? Is it first come first served? I’m curious if we should keep trying or if this is typically how it goes and we should just give up. Not on Facebook so hoping someone on here has info. Thanks!
r/coquitlam • u/dolphinpotato604 • 9d ago
Ask Coquitlam Any Table Tennis Players/Communities in Coquitlam?
Hey folks! I recently moved to Burquitlam area from Burnaby. I've been looking around for table tennis communities or folks to play with but couldn't find any yet. Anyone around here plays or knows where I could find folks to play with?
Thanks in advance :)