Hosing off engine bay
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 00:50:44 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>There is no way you should be spending $300 on a tune up. Wires and
>>plugs should be under $100. If you don't need an oil change for another
>>2K miles, don't do it. There is no adjustment for valve timing. $100 for
>>"scope and scan" is ridiculous, too. It sounds like you're getting
>>screwed. Just because someone gets paid for working on cars, it doesn't
>>make them true "professionals".
>
>
> I have a feeling that I am not getting the best value for my money
> because the car was running fine before my ordeal. I will see what is
> on the itemized bill when I pick up my car. Would be nice if I also
> got a coolant flush, transmission flush and new fuel filter.
With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
agree to any service.
> It is too bad that I did not follow your good advice and check the
> plugs and wires. Next time the car is misfiring, it will be the first
> things to be checked.
Live and learn, I guess.
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 00:50:44 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>There is no way you should be spending $300 on a tune up. Wires and
>>plugs should be under $100. If you don't need an oil change for another
>>2K miles, don't do it. There is no adjustment for valve timing. $100 for
>>"scope and scan" is ridiculous, too. It sounds like you're getting
>>screwed. Just because someone gets paid for working on cars, it doesn't
>>make them true "professionals".
>
>
> I have a feeling that I am not getting the best value for my money
> because the car was running fine before my ordeal. I will see what is
> on the itemized bill when I pick up my car. Would be nice if I also
> got a coolant flush, transmission flush and new fuel filter.
With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
agree to any service.
> It is too bad that I did not follow your good advice and check the
> plugs and wires. Next time the car is misfiring, it will be the first
> things to be checked.
Live and learn, I guess.
#122
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
#123
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
#124
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>agree to any service.
>
I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
when I handover my car keys.
I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
#125
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
#126
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
#127
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
> On Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:01 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>With all due respect, these are things you should find out BEFORE you
>>agree to any service.
>>
>
>
> I understand your point. My thinking is that an agreement was made
> when I handover my car keys.
No, nothing is agreed to until you sign the authorization paperwork. If
you don't like what you hear, you have every right to take your car and
leave. I know that can be tough to do at times, but that's exactly what
crooked repair shops count on. You have to be willing to say "no".
> I believe a OBD2 reader will pay for itself. Wait and see.
Possibly. I don't have one yet, but that's because I haven't needed it.
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