Why Is It That Mechanics Always Screw You Over

[sturb25]

1 problem sorted, got my car back from natrad this afternoon. They said the radiator was 80% blocked and they said the young fella spent hours on cleaning it out. They where very suprised that i didnt cook it and he also said that if it was up to him to clean it he wouldnt of, he would of just said new radiator. They also said they replaced the top plastic tank because when they pull it apart it was very brittle and broke. Im happy now ive got one issue sorted. Yay

Now for the next, boost!!. Take it back to where the problem arose, the mechanic. And im not paying a cent. They made it that way so they can fix it.

Ill get there soon enough and ill have my car back the way it was

Keep u posted

[RS4StagMan]

Stu,

Agree that you definately need to take it back to the workshop that worked on the car originally.

Speak nice to them about your problems and stress that you had no boost issue before taking it to them. Did you get a print out of the dyno runs first and/or second time or have you just taken their word for it?

Encourage them to look at it and fix the problem....hinting at the fact that you have been recommended by SAU and would really like to recommend them to other forum members given a POTENTIALLY good outcome for you.

Tell them you have some serious performance upgrades in mind for the future.

Also I think it is worth mentioning that the overheating issue had nothing to do with the water pump they replaced and the problem was the radiator....show them the bill and ask for some compensation especially since you did not authorise the repairs in the first place. Again speak nicely to them. Do this AFTER they have fixed your boost issue.

RE: starter motor, are you part of the RACV? I find that they seem to be very honest in diagnosing problems considering they have nothing to sell to you.

Failing that, take it to an auto electrician in your area. Ring RACV/VACC for a recommendation on a accredited auto electrician in your area, speak to good workshop for a auto elec reommendation, look at yellow pages (go for the big ads), or see here;

www.racv.com.au

www.vacc.com.au

Get a written quote on the hard starting problem before you go ahead.

When my starter went, it just went...absolutely nothing and no warning. Local auto elec had the VL commodore/skyline starter parts in stock to reco it.

My 2 cents, Good luck and keep us informed.

[sturb25]

Stu,

Agree that you definately need to take it back to the workshop that worked on the car originally.

Speak nice to them about your problems and stress that you had no boost issue before taking it to them. Did you get a print out of the dyno runs first and/or second time or have you just taken their word for it?

Encourage them to look at it and fix the problem....hinting at the fact that you have been recommended by SAU and would really like to recommend them to other forum members given a POTENTIALLY good outcome for you.

Tell them you have some serious performance upgrades in mind for the future.

Also I think it is worth mentioning that the overheating issue had nothing to do with the water pump they replaced and the problem was the radiator....show them the bill and ask for some compensation especially since you did not authorise the repairs in the first place. Again speak nicely to them. Do this AFTER they have fixed your boost issue.

RE: starter motor, are you part of the RACV? I find that they seem to be very honest in diagnosing problems considering they have nothing to sell to you.

Failing that, take it to an auto electrician in your area. Ring RACV/VACC for a recommendation on a accredited auto electrician in your area, speak to good workshop for a auto elec reommendation, look at yellow pages (go for the big ads), or see here;

www.racv.com.au

www.vacc.com.au

Get a written quote on the hard starting problem before you go ahead.

When my starter went, it just went...absolutely nothing and no warning. Local auto elec had the VL commodore/skyline starter parts in stock to reco it.

My 2 cents, Good luck and keep us informed.

Thanks

Im not a member of racv but im going to join soon, its well worth it. My car has around 8 months left on my 24/7 warranty so and the starter motor and voltage reg and alternator is covered under that warranty. so ive got to go through the process they require me to and they have one auto elec they use in melbourne so i guess ive got to take it to them.

Thanks

as soon as the car is fixed im selling it, the mrs hates me spending money on it and it not realy a tradies car. I dont particuly want to but i think i have to.

[sturb25]

Thanks

Im not a member of racv but im going to join soon, its well worth it. My car has around 8 months left on my 24/7 warranty so and the starter motor and voltage reg and alternator is covered under that warranty. so ive got to go through the process they require me to and they have one auto elec they use in melbourne so i guess ive got to take it to them.

Thanks

as soon as the car is fixed im selling it, the mrs hates me spending money on it and it not realy a tradies car. I dont particuly want to but i think i have to.

Boost problem all sorted, took it back to the mechanic and they earthed out the boost controller as they thought i might be somthing to do with the wiring to the controller as it would only get 5psi which is the set pressure set by the actuator. It got 134.4awkw on the dyno. more than its ever done before and its going better than its ever done.

Last problem is starting. im booking it into the auto elec on monday the 15th as a warranty claim as i think its my starter motor which is under warranty.

[_Ryan_]

Earthing the Solenoid is rumored to shorten its life. Bypass it and be done with it IMO.

What about a Stagea isn't a tradies car? What is your trade?

I can reccomend a great auto elec in the seaford area if that isn't too far for you?

D.D.M. Automotive Electrical Services

2A Hi-tech Pl, Seaford, VIC, 3198 (03) 9786 9252

[sturb25]

Earthing the Solenoid is rumored to shorten its life. Bypass it and be done with it IMO.

What about a Stagea isn't a tradies car? What is your trade?

I can reccomend a great auto elec in the seaford area if that isn't too far for you?

D.D.M. Automotive Electrical Services

2A Hi-tech Pl, Seaford, VIC, 3198 (03) 9786 9252

If the boost controller does fail ive got a bleed valve sitting there ready to put in that im thinking about whacking in soon. Its pretty easy to do so!!

The car is under warranty, the warranty specifys that ive got to take it to an authorised reapairer and theres only one near my area. cant travel to far as its an inconveinience.

Im a carpenter and its getting to hard to keep clean and in good nick, not that ive put any marks on it since ive bought it but its just realy hard, and plus i want a good tow car that will tow my trailer. The stag finds it hard to get out of the driveway being pretty steep it doesnt have the low down torque that i need.

[_Ryan_]

If the boost controller does fail ive got a bleed valve sitting there ready to put in that im thinking about whacking in soon. Its pretty easy to do so!!

The car is under warranty, the warranty specifys that ive got to take it to an authorised reapairer and theres only one near my area. cant travel to far as its an inconveinience.

Im a carpenter and its getting to hard to keep clean and in good nick, not that ive put any marks on it since ive bought it but its just realy hard, and plus i want a good tow car that will tow my trailer. The stag finds it hard to get out of the driveway being pretty steep it doesnt have the low down torque that i need.

Fair enough. Apart from the torque, could spend half a day making up something to line the boot to keep it clean. Whats next? 4wd? V8?

[sturb25]

Fair enough. Apart from the torque, could spend half a day making up something to line the boot to keep it clean. Whats next? 4wd? V8?

Ive got a rug that i use in the back but it still manages to get dirty. next car is a 4wd.

[sturb25]

Yay my cars all better, got the last problem all sorted out. Starting issue, took it to an auto elect. turns out it was the battery even though it tested good at 4 different places on a battery tester machine. It looks as though its a dodjy battery, its under warranty still so i guess ill just take it back.

Thanks for your help everyone

It was much appreciated, now ive got to get it ready to sell. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo