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31Friction · 03-30-2004, 09:54 PM

So I just moved to AZ and had to take my car to a new mechanic. They did some work on it and with second opinions by 2 mechanics. They did very poor work. Since they worked on it, the car threw a push rod, and has begun overheating. not to mention they left the oil and winshield washer caps completely off of the car and screwed the latch for the hood (I had to completely disassemble the front end to get the hood up last time I got it back to try and figure out WHY it was overheating).

Im going there tomorrow to see if they are willing to fix what they've done and I'll have one of the mechanics I had check it out this time check it again to make sure its good to go.

BUT, if they say they wont fix it, what options do I have?

PLEASE help, ive put almost 1000 into it already and cant afford to put more into it right now. The one mechanic said the best thing to do would be replace the engine because of the damage that may have already been done. This guy is a very good friend of a friend and there is no way for me to afford work like that right now.

The original problem was replacing the Intake Manifold Gasket.

03-30-2004, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
31Friction Addict Location: STL, MO	I need some serious help reporting a bad mechanic So I just moved to AZ and had to take my car to a new mechanic. They did some work on it and with second opinions by 2 mechanics. They did very poor work. Since they worked on it, the car threw a push rod, and has begun overheating. not to mention they left the oil and winshield washer caps completely off of the car and screwed the latch for the hood (I had to completely disassemble the front end to get the hood up last time I got it back to try and figure out WHY it was overheating). Im going there tomorrow to see if they are willing to fix what they've done and I'll have one of the mechanics I had check it out this time check it again to make sure its good to go. BUT, if they say they wont fix it, what options do I have? PLEASE help, ive put almost 1000 into it already and cant afford to put more into it right now. The one mechanic said the best thing to do would be replace the engine because of the damage that may have already been done. This guy is a very good friend of a friend and there is no way for me to afford work like that right now. The original problem was replacing the Intake Manifold Gasket. __________________ "Saints need sinners." Alan Watts