Why do mechanic shops take so long?
The more complex the job is, the more time it usually takes. When a job has structural repair it needs specialty equipment that will need to be used. The availability and set up on this equipment is often time consuming. The more complicated the electronics are in the vehicle can add time.
Is it normal for a mechanic to take too long?
It took about 2 or 3 days for LKQ to deliver the engine to his shop. He then he asked for an extra $1000 bucks for extra parts and whatever the car needed. He promised it wouldn’t take long to do the swap, but then he just keeps making up excuses. I am fine if he needs the extra time, I have no problem with that.
What happens when it’s time to pay a mechanic?
If it’s time to pay and the costs go up significantly, something may be wrong. The shop may have made an honest mistake on the estimate, services required, or the final paperwork. But it’s also possible that someone is taking you for a ride. Most shops will honor original estimates at a loss in order to get your repeat business.
When is the best time to go to a car mechanic?
Go early in the workweek. Don’t bring your car in on Friday afternoon, because the mechanics might rush the job to get out for the weekend. Beware of a car mechanic who shows you a transmission pan with metal particles in it and recommends a major job.
When did the mechanic start working on my car?
Hi there fellas… I left my car on a shop for an engine replacement on 4/28/16. I made a call a week later to check on the progress of the repairs. He said he would start working on the car starting on Saturday and that it will be ready in a couple of days.
It took about 2 or 3 days for LKQ to deliver the engine to his shop. He then he asked for an extra $1000 bucks for extra parts and whatever the car needed. He promised it wouldn’t take long to do the swap, but then he just keeps making up excuses. I am fine if he needs the extra time, I have no problem with that.
If it’s time to pay and the costs go up significantly, something may be wrong. The shop may have made an honest mistake on the estimate, services required, or the final paperwork. But it’s also possible that someone is taking you for a ride. Most shops will honor original estimates at a loss in order to get your repeat business.
Go early in the workweek. Don’t bring your car in on Friday afternoon, because the mechanics might rush the job to get out for the weekend. Beware of a car mechanic who shows you a transmission pan with metal particles in it and recommends a major job.
How long does it take to get car parts from mechanic?
So figure two weeks to get the parts, that’s 5 weeks total max from the time you took the car to the shop and made the first payment for the engine.