When I said "a piece of black tape", I realize, it's not a 1987 Olds Cutlass, however and yes, today, that's not wise. Being the skepitcal type, it's all a crock, and while I understand Aarons position, all's well now, but wait until that new _____ starts acting up, wheels not turning, $150/hr. while the mechanic has coffee, IDK, it's the simplicity of older trucks I admire, and no, they don't break down as often, my old BC's always got the mail hauled and got me home, and I didn't need a mechanic to tell me what he thought was wrong. I also realize, times have changed, and a newer driver couldn't tell you how to put the pump on manual, so may as well put them in a new truck.
Odometer doesn’t lie, will they take care of the extra charges?
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If I was told they took it out for a test drive, I would asked them why?
I would also ask how can they tell the difference for the engine pre and post overhead?
I would also ask the manager If he doesn’t trust his mechanic why should I?
Second is a repair is different situation, but how can you tell the lash was too tight with a test drive unless it was 30 miles and that’s a bit of driving. Yeah it broke, honest mistake maybe but then would a test drive find the issue if you didn’t notice it?
Yes there are a lot of mistakes but hell there are a lot of mechanics who think everyone is stupid. May be this to me isn’t about a mistake the mechanic made, it is about a truck having problems unrelated to what was done and the driver accepting the idea there needs to be a test drive.magoo68, Capacity and slow.rider Thank this. -
Another possibility is in the spur of the moment during the phone call, whoever answered the phone got the caller's truck confused with a different one.
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I’m not arguing the point of whether a test drive is necessary after a valve set. I’m arguing the point he was lied to. That’s it. No, I don’t think the shop is responsible for repairs to def, or even the tow. He should’ve known better than to drive that far with the light on. But the shop, from the way I’m reading it, did lie. They should admit as such if they want to save a customer. -
You can hear a loose or tight valve pretty easily if you know what to listen for.
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yeah...I'd call a swat team also.
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Why is everyone's first response to hire a lawyer?
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