I there any recourse. He put aall new parts but problem is still there. Should he have refered me to dealer before making repairs. Was a onetime fix deal for me financialy. Now I am without car?
2007-10-22 10:31:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this place amazes me ,
no car name , year or stated problem. (brakes......)
Ive worked on cars as old as 1928.
guessing wildly (folly) I'd guess at he got air in front of the
ABS modulator and could not bleed the brakes. (common)
only dealers have the tool ( freakn dealer thieves).
if it's a real shop , complain to the service manager.
say I paid X and got Zero, what would you do Sir ?
tell him you will report them to the BBB and the state and federal FTC if they do not try to make it right.
2007-10-25 18:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by gearhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give the mechanic one final opportunity to fix the problem, or you can get a 2nd opinion and take the first guy to small claims court.
Save all your repair receipts from the 1st mechanic. Get a 2nd mechanic (could be your dealer) to inspect your vehicle, and provide a written diagnosis of condition and recommended repairs.
At this point, you can either pay #2 to fix your car properly and sue #1 to recover your losses. Or you can go back to #1 and demand he fix all the problems found by the second mechanic, and #1 should absorb all new costs to do the job correctly.
Save your receipts and make detailed notes of all phone and in-person conversations you have: date, time, who and what.
2007-10-22 10:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he must not have replaced all the parts or it would be fixed. Go back and have a discussion with the owner and the mechanic and see if they will reduce the cost any since they didn't repair the problem. If this fails to do any good, then you might try taking them to small claims court. Be sure to inform the owner and the mechanic of your intentions, that may help them decide on doing something for you, so they don't have to appear in court and have the bad reputation for their garage. Also file a complaint with the BBB.
Good luck with it.
2007-10-22 10:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he could not fix the problem he should have referred you to the dealer. What was the original problem? Maybe it was not the brakes, are you sure he replace all parts as he said?
2007-10-22 10:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by tomr1953 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some areas are under no circumstances made via the producer. particular bolts and contours are pronounced as "hardware" and/or "inventory" products. Examples of this are heater hoses, vacuum lines, gasoline lines, and, particular, metallic brake lines. The rubber flex lines are attainable the two from the broking and areas shops. once you detect a automobile with undesirable metallic brake lines, usually the unique line can't be bumped off in one piece. that would surprisingly be actual of the long line that leads from the front of the automobile (grasp cylinder) and the rear brake gadget. while they positioned the lines in on the generating facility the physique is bare: no engine, transmission, and so on. in place yet. Brake lines have a undeniable installation on them: this is pronounced as a double flare. alternative metallic lines are available in distinctive lengths. a good save might have a double flaring device so as that they could make the lines precisely the right length. on account that this is "craftsman-like" artwork, it somewhat is problematic to estimate: a save can unquestionably value despite for it. the cost you get would be as a rule exertions: a 6 foot length of brake line costs approximately $5, and there can't be greater suitable than 30 to 40 ft of brake line on your automobile! finding somebody to try this job suitable and make the hassle could be a trick. it could no longer be the provider station guy, or it could be him. Ask if he has the device to make double flares. If he does, he's have been given the right stuff to do a good job. another be conscious on the quantity of artwork in touch: usually you're able to eliminate stuff like motor mounts, crossmembers, and so on. to get to the brake lines. they could be a discomfort! At $eighty in line with hour this is basically 8 hours exertions: this is in all probability approximately suitable in the event that they do all the lines and do them good. In Florida we basically value $50 in line with hour, yet i'm useful issues are larger there.
2016-10-04 09:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up a minute.
What was the original problem you went in for?
What parts specifically were replaced and what were the reasons stated for replacing them. "All-the parts" is more than a bit vague when you think about all of the components that actually go in a brake system.
2007-10-22 12:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
j b
sounds to me as though this guy -- did a lot of "exploring" at YOUR expense ! I would take it to the dealer -- explain the situation in full to THEM and let their assessment of the circumstances guide me on actions taken (or not) against this "shade tree" "financial wizard" !!
And, keep in mind this time without your vehicle -- this could be ADDED liability for a lawsuit against this dude -- should it come TO that !!
2007-10-22 10:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
need more info on what your braking problem is, what kind of car...and what was done....and the biggest question or your biggest problem...was your a mechanic "just some guy"...who said he is AKA "alley mechanic"..those guys ruin more things than they fix....
2007-10-22 11:20:45 · answer #8 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would help to know what the car was doing that you took it in for repair.
2007-10-22 12:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell us what is wrong with your car, maybe some of us here on Answers can help.
2007-10-22 10:51:41 · answer #10 · answered by Bill D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋