I think I got ripped off. My car wouldn't start, it wasn't the battery cause the radio and lights would come on. The mechanic told me it was a gas..something (i forgot) he replaced it and when i asked for the old part back, he said that he would have to charge me extra money to give it back. Is this legal, or right?
2006-11-06 01:28:29 · 17 answers · asked by yumyum69 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the part is yours however there may be a core charge on the new part this is what your paying for and you will get the core charge back when you return a rebuildibal "junk" part of the same type
if you dont trust your mechanic ask around to your friends to find a good one i havent advertised in 20 years all my new customers are word of mouth and my # 1 complaint is i am to buisy to take in new jobs as i am almost 1 weak out
2006-11-06 01:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if the part was a rebuild and if there was a core charge. You wuldhave to pay the charge to get your part. If it was a small part or a belt he has to give you the old Parts free. You asked for them by law he has to give them to you. Make sure the repair bill and the old part that he has to give you correspond. If you think this guy is ripping you off, get your car checked by someone else to make sure the parts were really changed. Then go from there. Make noise if you got ripped off, go to the media.
2006-11-06 01:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parts are rebuildable and the mechanic is charged a "core charge" when he buys the new part, and then that charge is refunded to him when the old part is returned to the store or supplier. Call a few parts stores and see if the part in question does have a core charge. If not, he is probably BSing you. One mechanic in my area standardly offers to give the old parts back, and when the part has a core charge he instead gives the receipt proving that he returned the old part (proving he replaced it). Good luck!
2006-11-06 01:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jonathan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When remanufactured parts are used for a repair a core charge is normal. This assures the rebuilder a steady stream of rebuildable parts,like a deposit on a beer keg.It is your right to purchase the core,your repair shop should have given you a choice between new or remanufactured parts before beginning repairs on your vechicle.By the way it takes considerably less electric power to light a bulb than to crank the engine over get your battery checked yearly most places do it for free.
2006-11-06 02:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, yes it is. For example, starter for some of the Honda cars is quite expensive, $187.00 plus a $70.00 core charge. You don't turn in the old part to be sent back and rebuilt by the manufacturer, you are out the $70.00. If you want it back, sure, but pay me $70.00 for the bad part first.
That being said, if you have a mechanic you don't trust, go looking for one you do.
2006-11-06 01:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, the replacement part may have a core deposit on it. In that case, you would have to pay the deposit amount that the mechanic was out to get the part back.
But also, from your description, it sounds like you maybe were ripped off.
2006-11-06 01:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont even know what it is how would you know if it was bad ?
Does your car start now ? It prob. was the fuel pump.
There is a core charge on rebuidable parts.If you dont trust the shop go somewhere else,But they did nothing wrong,yea there your parts but they have to return the core or pay more,YOU pay more for the new part.NOT ALL MECHANICS ARE CROOKS !!
2006-11-06 01:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is cheating on you. Fight for your right and collect your old parts back if need them. Once you pay for the new parts that he used and his workmanship ( Professional charges),he should give you back the old ones.
Don't let him take you as a fool !!! He can not eat his cake and at the same time have it.
Bye.
2006-11-06 02:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by demraf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the part can be recycled, he can charge you the core value of it, but that's usually not much. I think most junk parts are worth about $7. But it's free to LOOK at the part if you're suspicious. This guy doesn't sound too legit to me.
2006-11-06 01:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should report him/her to the local MTO. Any part removed from your car is yours and must be offered back to you. If you don't want it, then they can do what they please. Core charges are rarely displayed on a bill, most cases, it is just a tip to the mechanic.
2006-11-06 01:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋