Sounds like somebody needs to update his shadetree credentials
A woman says she took her car to an auto shop for a simple, quick repair, only for the shop to perform more work than she authorized, leaving the car undrivable.
Cassie Beeson dropped off her Ford Focus to Five Star Automotive and Exhaust in Shawnee back in early December.
Glenn Beck is a blithering idiot that will shill any worthless product as long as it means money in his pocket. In 2016, he endorsed HRC because DJT was "mean" and was more morally repugnant than the hildebeast. Then, in the BLM madness that followed, I heard him say that, if BLM attacked us, it was our obligation to turn the other cheek and take whatever beating they offered. I know, because I turned the radio on in my wife's car and that nincompoop was talking about our sacred obligation to be patsies. Sorry to go off on you, but I cannot stand that sniveling piece of crap.
Not everyone shows up promptly ( if at all) to pick up their car. Meanwhile, the shop has parts money paid out and employees to be paid, along with fixed overhead like rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, etc. that could have been paid by a job that was done ( and promptly paid for) instead of the one sitting awaiting pick up. If you have never run a business, don't be so quick to judge. I have been in the automotive business for 40 years. You might be surprised how many customers will call every day or two to check progress, then wait until it is done to start getting the money up to pay their bill. This applies to garages as well as automotive machine shops like myself. If it is a new customer you have no knowledge of ( such as a referral by a well known customer), asking for up front money is often a good idea, as much as I hate doing it. At least a cylinder head doesn't take up a lot of room to store and is easy to protect from the elements etc, unlike a car which has to be dealt with through the courts if unclaimed. When I read the article and saw it went in for timing chain replacement, I assumed it was put together out of time and bent the valves. Many newer vehicles are having problems with premature timing chain wear due to extended oil change intervals or the chain was just too small to begin with. The car companies are trading off decreased weight and friction losses against durability.
I have been driving since 1970 and what I couldn't fix myself I had a mechanic repair. I have never had to pay for anything upfront including a rebuilt transmission. Thanks for the insight, some good points neighbor. - WDS (in SC)
If you don't do your own work, and take your car to a mechanic, you have to roll the dice and hope for the best. All mechanics are not created equal. Do your due diligence and investigate the shop you take your vehicle to. If you find a reliable mechanic, stick with him. But it is better for you to learn how to do your own work.
A timing chain replacement? What are some manufacturers doing that they need replacement when they used to outlast the engine? My old Honda Civic is pushing 175,000miles and the chain is not making any noise. Al_in_Ottawa
They aren't timing chains anymore, they're belts, and frequently need to be changed at 60 to 90 thousand miles. In lots of engines a broken belt results in valve, piston contact, causing catastrophic damage.
Glenn Beck recommends "Car Shield". For about $100 a month she could have avoided the costly non-repair.
ReplyDeleteGlenn Beck is a blithering idiot that will shill any worthless product as long as it means money in his pocket. In 2016, he endorsed HRC because DJT was "mean" and was more morally repugnant than the hildebeast. Then, in the BLM madness that followed, I heard him say that, if BLM attacked us, it was our obligation to turn the other cheek and take whatever beating they offered. I know, because I turned the radio on in my wife's car and that nincompoop was talking about our sacred obligation to be patsies. Sorry to go off on you, but I cannot stand that sniveling piece of crap.
DeletePaid $700 "upfront". There's your sign.
ReplyDelete- WDS
Not everyone shows up promptly ( if at all) to pick up their car. Meanwhile, the shop has parts money paid out and employees to be paid, along with fixed overhead like rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, etc. that could have been paid by a job that was done
Delete( and promptly paid for) instead of the one sitting awaiting pick up.
If you have never run a business, don't be so quick to judge. I have been in the automotive business for 40 years. You might be surprised how many customers will call every day or two to check progress, then wait until it is done to start getting the money up to pay their bill. This applies to garages as well as automotive machine shops like myself. If it is a new customer you have no knowledge of ( such as a referral by a well known customer), asking for up front money is often a good idea, as much as I hate doing it. At least a cylinder head doesn't take up a lot of room to store and is easy to protect from the elements etc, unlike a car which has to be dealt with through the courts if unclaimed.
When I read the article and saw it went in for timing chain replacement, I assumed it was put together out of time and bent the valves. Many newer vehicles are having problems with premature timing chain wear due to extended oil change intervals or the chain was just too small to begin with. The car companies are trading off decreased weight and friction losses against durability.
I have been driving since 1970 and what I couldn't fix myself I had a mechanic repair. I have never had to pay for anything upfront including a rebuilt transmission. Thanks for the insight, some good points neighbor.
Delete- WDS (in SC)
If you don't do your own work, and take your car to a mechanic, you have to roll the dice and hope for the best. All mechanics are not created equal. Do your due diligence and investigate the shop you take your vehicle to. If you find a reliable mechanic, stick with him. But it is better for you to learn how to do your own work.
ReplyDeleteA timing chain replacement? What are some manufacturers doing that they need replacement when they used to outlast the engine? My old Honda Civic is pushing 175,000miles and the chain is not making any noise.
ReplyDeleteAl_in_Ottawa
They aren't timing chains anymore, they're belts, and frequently need to be changed at 60 to 90 thousand miles. In lots of engines a broken belt results in valve, piston contact, causing catastrophic damage.
DeleteSubaru uses a timing chain.
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