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Old 18th April 2017, 17:45   #1
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Told me to sort small weld patch and rear brakes woild easily be done last friday, then saturday, then monday then said he couldnt get his welding equipment from friend then said he would borrow one, then said he run out of gas then said all done today for 1 pm then started brakes at 11am couldnt get calipers off then said handbrake fell apart so got parts, gave me set price to fit parts to both sides, then in 5 hours only did 1 side says he isnt touching other, ztill wants the set price for extra time and hassle, hasnt done welding and now left car outside garage in unlit ally unlocked and keys with another guy for welding, while i know other guy well i also know be efforts in past so raging isnt the word
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Old 18th April 2017, 19:08   #2
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Guess the saying is true, you get what you pay for
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Old 18th April 2017, 19:14   #3
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Peanuts and Monkeys?
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Old 19th April 2017, 08:15   #4
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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.
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Old 19th April 2017, 15:15   #5
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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
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Old 20th April 2017, 09:10   #6
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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.
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Old 20th April 2017, 13:28   #7
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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.
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Old 18th April 2017, 19:17   #8
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Guess the saying is true, you get what you pay for
Some people stretch the good faith of others, they can destroy hope and joy with one sweep of their lack of humanity. If you were close to me, and now my eyes are good, I'd help to sort out your issues. If you pay this fool, make it less than half, he has given up the right to expect a fair wage.
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Old 18th April 2017, 19:44   #9
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Thanks peeps i distrusted mechanics as it was but more so idiots here now
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Old 18th April 2017, 20:10   #10
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That is sad, whatever the size of the "organization" that you are entrusting with the work, faults arise at all levels.

As said, we put our trust in some, and others just take advantage of that.

Hope that you soon get it sorted.
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