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06-16-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fulthrotl

then, they could put it back together, and return it to you in
the condition that it was delivered.

the only charges you are liable for, are the ones you agreed to,
in writing, BEFORE THE WORK WAS DONE.

you paid for something you didn't authorize? why?

coming on here flaming those "bad" mechanics, and how they cheated
you... well, there is always two sides to anything.

Why did i pay?? i wanted to be done and out of that shop!! never to return!! My time is worth more than dealing with clowns like this. Thought i'd take my lumps....and move on!! THAT'S the other side of the story.!!

So now that i'm sufficiently pissed me off....I will decide in the next week whether to take them to court inclusive of the initial repair, the 2nd repair and the cost to have the repair verified that i did pay for. In addition to an adjust to fair business practices and rates. Then there is always my time and costs. This could cost that shop upwards of $10,000 if i'm successful in court.

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06-16-2014, 07:51 PM

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Make sure, for those advocating small claims, that you didn't sign any type of arbitration agreement first. Those can go either way and if you lose that, especially since it was voluntary, typically they aren't overturned.

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06-16-2014, 09:38 PM

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You have a very good point.

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06-16-2014, 09:41 PM

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my truck is in the shop I work in and im working on it cause some BAD mechanic left a stray bolt in the intake and it took out the no.6 piston so be extra careful who works on your machine

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06-17-2014, 06:16 AM

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Agreed.....be careful of what you sign. Know the laws in your area. Know your rights. AND use this site!!

Latest....go to start the truck yesterday.....batteries are garbage now because they over used them and didn't charge them properly.....just can't be free of these guys fast enough!!

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06-21-2014, 11:33 AM

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The latest....the starter is now done....so a new one has to be installed. Tow the vehicle in + starter cost + labour = $700.00!! (sorry for the wrong cost!!)

Last edited by spinto; 06-21-2014 at 12:52 PM. Reason: should have been $770 not $900

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06-21-2014, 11:36 AM

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The latest....the starter is now done....so a new one has to be installed. Tow the vehicle in + starter cost + labour = $900.00!!

dear god man! You need to find a new mechanic.lol

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06-21-2014, 12:22 PM

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dear god man! You need to find a new mechanic.lol

No kidding...

Tow $100
Starter $175
Labor $120

Billing the customer for $900?

Priceless.

Josh

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06-21-2014, 12:46 PM

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No kidding...

Tow $100
Starter $175
Labor $120

Billing the customer for $900?

Priceless.

Josh

You forgot to add fed, state, and local taxes.

But agreed, its still way high

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06-21-2014, 12:51 PM

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No kidding...

Tow $100
Starter $175
Labor $120

Billing the customer for $900?

Priceless.

Josh

My apologies ....meant to put in $700 is the number i got from a diff mechanic.

The a tow for $100 in Toronto will take you to the end of the block.....a starter is $200....labour....to diagnose.....add taxes....they want $700.....the truck go to a reputable mechanic.....one here in fact!!

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