RandomHero83 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I too would like a PM to know who to avoid. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR34 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks for the feedback, good to know its not just me that thinks this was a pretty piss poor effort. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 even worse is why did they have to take out my intercooler? They may have had to undo the engine mounts and move the motor around a little to get the box bolts so that would explain loosening the cooler. Just don't get how the injectors would start leaking or why they would have had to be touched in any way. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 They may have had to undo the engine mounts and move the motor around a little to get the box bolts so that would explain loosening the cooler. Just don't get how the injectors would start leaking or why they would have had to be touched in any way. Unless the back of the rail hit the firewall or something silly but its pretty unlikely! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Either way.. the best way forward is to burn the car and get a new one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discoPumpkin Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 just be careful what is said online as they can do you for deformation of character etc.... what r u on about, they can't do u 4 telling the truth about something when u have proof, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard. It's OP who actually has the right to sue the business the way they damaged his property and didn't provide the right service he payed 4, hopefully the loose there business license from this Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6915998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5iv Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Need more 32? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5iv Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 what r u on about, they can't do u 4 telling the truth about something when u have proof, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard. It's OP who actually has the right to sue the business the way they damaged his property and didn't provide the right service he payed 4, hopefully the loose there business license from this Actually they can because their is a lack of substantial evidence. Best case scenario, OP gets his case thrown out for naming and shaming. Worst case, they come after him for public defamation and loss of earnings. What the OP needs to do is create substantial evidence as to how the work conducted by the workshop has destroyed the vehicle. When you factor in that it's a 10+ year old car, driven by someone who would be stereotyped as a 'hoon,' it makes the case a little harder. The onus will be on the OP to provide the required evidence which means talking to a proper mechanic and getting them to write up an expert witness testimonial which will explain in laymans terms why this shouldn't be happening. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 what r u on about, they can't do u 4 telling the truth about something when u have proof, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard. It's OP who actually has the right to sue the business the way they damaged his property and didn't provide the right service he payed 4, hopefully the loose there business license from this Actually they can. Hence the way OP has handled this in a professional manner! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Actually they can because their is a lack of substantial evidence. Best case scenario, OP gets his case thrown out for naming and shaming. Worst case, they come after him for public defamation and loss of earnings. What the OP needs to do is create substantial evidence as to how the work conducted by the workshop has destroyed the vehicle. When you factor in that it's a 10+ year old car, driven by someone who would be stereotyped as a 'hoon,' it makes the case a little harder. The onus will be on the OP to provide the required evidence which means talking to a proper mechanic and getting them to write up an expert witness testimonial which will explain in laymans terms why this shouldn't be happening. Lol my spelling was useless! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinista32 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Working with lawyers you know you have given the shop first right of repair. Contact fair trading and pursue this. It's not acceptable. In the meantime have your skyline repaired or quoted by another reputable shop (Quote/Receipts) Wait for the hearing and see how you go. I am sure you will do well. I have seen 2 businesses in my area fold through lack of trade after similar poor workmanship Your rant is perfectly valid and a number of us have experienced similar treatment and frustrations. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5iv Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Working with lawyers you know you have given the shop first right of repair. Contact fair trading and pursue this. It's not acceptable. In the meantime have your skyline repaired or quoted by another reputable shop (Quote/Receipts) Wait for the hearing and see how you go. I am sure you will do well. I have seen 2 businesses in my area fold through lack of trade after similar poor workmanship Your rant is perfectly valid and a number of us have experienced similar treatment and frustrations. Yup. This would be the way to handle it. It might be easier to go through QCAT? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Working with lawyers you know you have given the shop first right of repair. Contact fair trading and pursue this. It's not acceptable. In the meantime have your skyline repaired or quoted by another reputable shop (Quote/Receipts) Wait for the hearing and see how you go. I am sure you will do well. I have seen 2 businesses in my area fold through lack of trade after similar poor workmanship Your rant is perfectly valid and a number of us have experienced similar treatment and frustrations. This! And yes, the shop i has issues with pretty much folded too! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinista32 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yup. This would be the way to handle it. It might be easier to go through QCAT? Yes. http://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/about-qcat/publications/qcat-annual-report-2009-10/minor-civil-disputes-overview MTAQ may also be able to help if the said shop is a member Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4a0s Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 are there any lawyers in the forum that can help with suing these idiotic workshops? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) I have 3 quick ones.. R32 skyline - Just bought it, had suspension looked at/identified + a rear strut bar fixed up (was missing bolts etc) Mum drive it home.. Lol, still in my P's Anyway noticed bonnet wasn't shut properly.. The dampening was the opposite to left/right haha and my bar wasn't touched. $180.... Took it back, all goods Corolla - got wheels put on, woke up to go to work, wheel fell off, f*cked my hub n sh!t they were alright.. Payed for it to get fixed Ford festiva 93 (first car) - regular service, engine seized about 20ks down the road... This was my fault apparently... Worst service ever, I knew as soon as I went in ahaha, oh well. Sump bolt wasn't tightend? Or they just didn't bother to fill her up.. I'm not sure $270 BUT.. Get this haha someone rear ended the poor little festy and I got insurance ahahaa! Woo Edited July 5, 2013 by Zrobe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6916779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4a0s Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 i think at the end of the day...it pays to do your own research and supervise closely the work done on ur car...cos who would treasure your car more? only u right? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6918293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.H Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Maybe the workshop identified who 1st built your car ( Coil Cover ) and decided to dick you around because the workshop you went to got burned and dicked around by the other shop displayed on your cover ....no names. Just a thought nothing aimed at you mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6919499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4a0s Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 still...thats not professional. y shd they mess with him just because previously he went to a workshop they didnt like? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6920027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 still...thats not professional. y shd they mess with him just because previously he went to a workshop they didnt like?exactly as you said, it's not professional. some shops are quite childish. and its only a theory. isnt it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428047-dodgy-workshops-and-their-crap-service/page/2/#findComment-6920132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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