The Countdown's Started - Page 3

Dyno247365 · #31 06-15-2006, 10:14 PM

OKay now it's getting old 666 because i'm pissed off genuinely about my camaro situation.

wrightz28 · #32 06-16-2006, 08:53 AM

What is their "reasoning" for not doing anything?

666_speed · #33 06-16-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

OKay now it's getting old 666 because i'm pissed off genuinely about my camaro situation.

Very sorry, good luck with your car.

skyluslondon · #34 06-16-2006, 12:12 PM

hey man..just from my own experience... the only advice i can give you is. if you're not working on your maro yourself, you absolutely have to STAY ON these mechanics. i dont care how big of a name the company is, dealership, aaa, midas, or some local place...doesnt matter. you have to stay on them constantly, let them know you're not a pushover and that you're watching your car and whats done to it. if not these mechanics man, they'll fuck something up or try and rob you. but don't just assume that everythings okay and that it has to be in there for such a long time. i know thats kind of vague but chances are they charge by the day and they're running a hell of a bill on you.
mechanics get pretty annoyed after you call them a couple times..and understandably so, it's not always a 20minute job, but who cares, do it anyway.

666_speed · #35 06-16-2006, 12:14 PM

The last time mom took her car to the mechanics we told them that we wanted them to decide what needs fixed and call us and let us know and the prices before they fix them, that way we could keep on top of costs and what is actually done.

skyluslondon · #36 06-16-2006, 12:28 PM

arent most or all places supposed to do that anyway? i dont think ive ever had my car somewhere where theyve done something without asking me if they could do it first. and of course i always ask the price if they dont tell me right away.

wrightz28 · #37 06-16-2006, 12:31 PM

All wrok should require the owners authorization.

666_speed · #38 06-16-2006, 12:58 PM

Around here the mechanics will do anything to rip you off. I didn't have time to change the oil one day so I took it to one of those quick change places where it's supposed to be $30 to have the oil changed. They came back about 20 minutes later and charged me nearly $100. They "topped off" stuff that didn't need it and all kinds of crap without me knowing or approving. Now we tell all mechanics before hand and stay on them to make sure what we need is getting done.

wrightz28 · #39 06-16-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 666_speed

They "topped off" stuff that didn't need it and all kinds of crap

They did get the blinker fluid right!!!

skyluslondon · #40 06-16-2006, 01:02 PM

damn...sorry to hear that, lol. on the odd occassion i dont do it myself, i get my oil changed for $10 cause everything out here(next to great lakes military) is a military discount. i was in the marines btw.

Dyno247365 · #41 06-16-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 666_speed

Around here the mechanics will do anything to rip you off. I didn't have time to change the oil one day so I took it to one of those quick change places where it's supposed to be $30 to have the oil changed. They came back about 20 minutes later and charged me nearly $100. They "topped off" stuff that didn't need it and all kinds of crap without me knowing or approving. Now we tell all mechanics before hand and stay on them to make sure what we need is getting done.

That sucks, well I've decided, I'm not using this thread for one more day, I'm not saying anything else because, They were doing all of the work behind my back and didn't tell me anything. How do I know this? Long story short, My mom found out for me. sister's road test, next to M+D, don't ask why. It's getting finished today. And that is it, 'thread end game'.

Rally Sport · #42 06-16-2006, 03:44 PM

whoa whoa WHOA.. who are you to tell us this thread is going to die? We can keep this thread going as long as some mod doesnt come by and pulls the cord on it..

666_speed · #43 06-16-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

They were doing all of the work behind my back and didn't tell me anything.

I'm sorry, that's what I was trying to give you a heads up on, they do that a lot around here. Sorry your questions didn't get answered by me and others, and sorry I got carried away...Best of luck with your car man.

Dyno247365 · #44 06-16-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 666_speed

I'm sorry, that's what I was trying to give you a heads up on, they do that a lot around here. Sorry your questions didn't get answered by me and others, and sorry I got carried away...Best of luck with your car man.

alright now you're just spamming with apologies.

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