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.
Who was the woman that took her car to a mechanic?
Marty Guerrero, 50, of Los Angeles, admitted she didn’t know anything about cars when she took her red Mustang into a mechanic when it wouldn’t start. She said that was all the mechanic needed to know, to take her for a ride.
Is it true that most auto mechanics are honest?
Most mechanics are honest, he said, but many are pressured by their bosses to perform unnecessary work. “The shop has to stay in business,” Joe said. “There are pressures to do things that maybe you wouldn’t do normally.” Joe admitted that he has used shady tactics, himself, in the past.
What should you do if your mechanic tells you something is too complicated?
Sometimes it is hard to know whether damage happened at the shop unless you examine your car closely. But a mechanic who is trying to pass the buck on damage that couldn’t have happened anywhere other than in the shop is obviously one to avoid. “It’s complicated.” If someone tells you that something is too complicated to understand, run away.
Is it OK to sit and talk with auto mechanic?
Just about every mechanic AutoMD.com conducted in the course of its service survey disliked customers hovering over him or her while they worked. While it’s appropriate to spend time with your car and the mechanic to explain the problem, it’s distracting and can be dangerous.
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 should I expect from an auto mechanic?
When it comes to auto repairs, quick, cheap and good are usually mutually exclusive terms. Plan to leave a car in the shop for the better part of a day to obtain necessary service and be prepared to pay the going rate for parts and labor.
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.
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.
When does a car mechanic have a bad day?
There are times when we (mechanics) just can’t figure out whats wrong with a car. When this happens we have to take things to the next level. Thankfully this is not something that happens a lot, but when it does, it can make for a bad day!
What happens when a mechanic Cant fix your car?
It usually takes a few calls to get an issue resolved. When all of the above fail, the top dog comes to the dealer. We have a regional guy that travels to dealers to help fix the REALLY broken cars. There is warranty criteria that requires him being dispatched.
There are times when we (mechanics) just can’t figure out whats wrong with a car. When this happens we have to take things to the next level. Thankfully this is not something that happens a lot, but when it does, it can make for a bad day!
What happens if a mechanic doesn’t fix your car?
Unfortunately, no sooner do you drive away than the problems start again. Or, the mechanic charged you for a diagnostic test but didn’t find or fix the problem. You feel ripped off, not just because of the money but because uncorrected vehicle problems put your safety — as well as the safety of passengers and others on the road — at risk.