lost faith in mechanic - Page 2

genpk · 19th April 2017, 07:36

i do 90% of the repairs myself,pretty much done most things on these cars EXCEPT for the big things like a belt change.
Being as most mechanics over here look at the KV6 like its from another planet ,i have a great mechanic (english guy) who knows these cars inside and out and just looks at it "no problems" and gets it done.
This guy has shifted around working at a couple of different local auto repair shops,hes just become manager at his current work but wherever he goes,my car goes!!!
Moral of the story,if you find a good mechanic, hang onto them!!!
Having said that,with electric cars etc in the future ,be interesting to see what happens to all the back yard mechanics !!

Annie · 19th April 2017, 07:46

my father was a mechanic and my late husband. they both taught me to be self-reliant and ever since his passing a few years back myself and my eldest teen have kept our cars in perfect running condition.

Ravinder · 19th April 2017, 08:14

Get your car back asap!!!

kc13661 · 19th April 2017, 08:15

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Peanuts and Monkeys?

Oh No..... we just had one thread that had this same comment on, and it caused a stir...... "Peanuts and Monkeys"

Just because you pay a low rate, does not mean you get a poor job, sadly the OP has had a bad experience, but not all low paid workers produce poor quality workmanship !

I am sure that you yourself Richard commented on the rates of pay in my industry.

humptynumpty · 19th April 2017, 15:15

Well not even a cheep this is 7 days since MOT for a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- brake disc and handbrake shoes on 1 side if not done by friday gonna cost another MOT, he is a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- useless NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- and im currently wanting to put teeth down his throat

Kennyeth · 20th April 2017, 09:10

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

Well not even a cheep this is 7 days since MOT for a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- brake disc and handbrake shoes on 1 side if not done by friday gonna cost another MOT, he is a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- useless NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- and im currently wanting to put teeth down his throat

Why don`t you rant at your mechanic? I can see by your post you know a few "choice words" get your car back and start over

Good luck with the employment search.
Ken.

humptynumpty · 20th April 2017, 12:37

He has decided to go away for 4 days last minute so mate has car, even tho MOT tester said just do 1 disc and sill he is now not chuffed with 1 disc but its what he put on MOT but i need its ticket tomorrow no matter what for job monday

grivas · 20th April 2017, 13:28

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Peanuts and Monkeys?

Monkeys,I am told no longer eat peanuts, they have developed a taste for more tasty morsels since they have become mechanics specializing in Rover 75.!!!!

How many times has it been said on this forum, beware of garages out of their debt when it comes to our cars, the moment the guys said he was going to borrow............................., I would have collected car and run far far away.

grivas · 20th April 2017, 13:32

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

they have told me that brake backing plates are so bad that they have used bolts and washers to hold pads onto discs and that to remove the backing plate would mean removing bearing and they would get destroyed and that my clutch doesnt feel right and needs changing and as for weld he says damage has been caused by somebody jacking it up in past in wrong place

Collect car, pay nothing, run away NOW!!, do it.

humptynumpty · 20th April 2017, 15:42

He hasnt got it now a good friend has who says it will be done tonight for rechecking tomorrow, im happy to pay him but MOT tester says eith plate and 1 brake disc changed he didnt seem happy and says will have to see tomorrow but he told me on MOT it just needed plate welded and that 1 disc changed, si if thats all it needs and its within 10 days can he demand full MOT or just on items it failed on like he told me

19th April 2017, 08:14	#13
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20th April 2017, 15:42	#20
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	He hasnt got it now a good friend has who says it will be done tonight for rechecking tomorrow, im happy to pay him but MOT tester says eith plate and 1 brake disc changed he didnt seem happy and says will have to see tomorrow but he told me on MOT it just needed plate welded and that 1 disc changed, si if thats all it needs and its within 10 days can he demand full MOT or just on items it failed on like he told me Last edited by humptynumpty; 20th April 2017 at 16:03..

19th April 2017, 07:36	#11
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	i do 90% of the repairs myself,pretty much done most things on these cars EXCEPT for the big things like a belt change. Being as most mechanics over here look at the KV6 like its from another planet ,i have a great mechanic (english guy) who knows these cars inside and out and just looks at it "no problems" and gets it done. This guy has shifted around working at a couple of different local auto repair shops,hes just become manager at his current work but wherever he goes,my car goes!!! Moral of the story,if you find a good mechanic, hang onto them!!! Having said that,with electric cars etc in the future ,be interesting to see what happens to all the back yard mechanics !!

19th April 2017, 07:46	#12
Annie Avid contributor 2002 CDT Auto Con SE Saloon Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Worthing Posts: 113 Thanks: 62 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	my father was a mechanic and my late husband. they both taught me to be self-reliant and ever since his passing a few years back myself and my eldest teen have kept our cars in perfect running condition.

19th April 2017, 15:15	#15
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Well not even a cheep this is 7 days since MOT for a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- brake disc and handbrake shoes on 1 side if not done by friday gonna cost another MOT, he is a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- useless NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- and im currently wanting to put teeth down his throat

20th April 2017, 12:37	#17
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	He has decided to go away for 4 days last minute so mate has car, even tho MOT tester said just do 1 disc and sill he is now not chuffed with 1 disc but its what he put on MOT but i need its ticket tomorrow no matter what for job monday