I have been robbed!!

[dyte]

im no expert but go into a small garage or one you know to be ohnest most can quote a job through computers giving them and you a good idea of the amout of time needed for the job my local garage has all job times which he gets from some database this will give you some ammo

[da SLUG man]

a bearing puller isn't exactly a specialist tool!...

they must be complete to$$ers to have much trouble with it.... it's eactly the same setup (pretty much) as most japanese 4x4s.

[Diezel Weazel]

As some of you may be aware my wheel bearing poped and leaked $$$$ onto my pads and drum etc.
After taking it to a garage in Bulford i thought that i had left it in safe hands.
The company are called Car Klinic and do alot of 4x4s. They quoted around £250-£300 for the job to include replacing the anti roll bar bushes. This i thought was steep at the time but was in no position to argue.
I just got off the phone to them to find out what is happening. It turns out you need a special tool or something to get the wheel bearing out and same to put a new one in. The garage didnt have this "tool" so had to manufacture something. This made the labour time mount up.
The long and short of it is the price is £500 for the work and they didnt manage to do the anti roll bar bushes.
I feel i have had my pants pulled down over this price but would like any feedback you may have.
I am Fcuked off beyone belief

Sorry to hear ya bin shafted Chris IMHO...
Deffo seek some professional advice tho or ya might end up paying through the nose again ( through your lack of your legal rights) then we could turn up Mob handed & request some proper Service from the Robbers !!!!!
Oh you own the Tool by the way.... Ya paid for it !!!! or will have
Good luck M8 & keep us informed

There's always a Payback .... They just won't see it Comin !!!!!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Is this the same garage/person?

http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2004/31-04

[da SLUG man]

Is this the same garage/person?

http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2004/31-04

excellent!!

[surfstar]

Ok so here is the update.
Got the cash out ready just incase i had to pay up. Went and talked to two big old army pals on the camp i am working. Luckily one was on guard so he had a rifle for intimidation. Went to the place to find out what was happeneing.
Found out that the reason it cost so much was because the bearing or whatever had welded itself to the shaft meaning they couldnt use the 46ton press because it wasnt man enough. They had to file the part off inch by inch.
The parts were £68 for the bearing and £60 for the pads. and 9 hrs labour at £45 an hour. I went fcuking mental and said they are taking the pi$$ cause they didnt call me when the cost was spiraling. It started getting messy with lots of the mechanics coming to see what was happening.
We ended up agreeing for me to pay £350 cash. I paid the (c u next tuesday) guy and went on my way.

Bushwaker that article is spot on!

The moral of the story is .........caption time?

[madcampbell]

Story 1
I just got off the phone to them to find out what is happening. It turns out you need a special tool or something to get the wheel bearing out and same to put a new one in. The garage didnt have this "tool" so had to manufacture something. This made the labour time mount up

Story 2
Found out that the reason it cost so much was because the bearing or whatever had welded itself to the shaft meaning they couldnt use the 46ton press because it wasnt man enough. They had to file the part off inch by inch

OH! they did'nt own a grinder either, apart from the guys there were there any TOOLS in the work shop other than a very hot file....

[surfstar]

OH! they did'nt own a grinder either, apart from the guys there were there any TOOLS in the work shop other than a very hot file....

Apparently the grinder would risks damaging the shaft and thats not good.

[Diezel Weazel]

Apparently the grinder would risks damaging the shaft and thats not good.

Glad ya got it sorted Chris.... Nice one
A lesson there for all not just ya self. (Subject to your circumstances)
Anyone need to /got to go take their Baby (Truck) into a Garage, Ask or do a SEARCH for Rouge's or Good experiences first.

There's always a Payback ....Just when ya don't expect it !!!!

[TonyN]

Sucks you had so much hassle Chris, sorry I couldn't sort it out for you.



When it starts leaking again cos they hammered the coller to far up the shaft you can get you money back and bring it here.

[pirate-storm]

good news m8 they might have tried to shaft you but seems they the one's that got shafted now as im sure other surfs will get to hear about it n wont go there

[max6674]

How do you file a bearing.. its hardend steel? They where taking the right royal p1ss there. They will have used a big juicy grinder and a chissle for the last bit surely ?

[pirate-storm]

How do you file a bearing.. its hardend steel? They where taking the right royal p1ss there. They will have used a big juicy grinder and a chissle for the last bit surely ?

yes your right max you need grinder or you use to have to i know we had to when i was helping out the fitters in work when i was 16 n thats 30 years ago god showing my age now lol

[surfstar]

Sucks you had so much hassle Chris, sorry I couldn't sort it out for you.



When it starts leaking again cos they hammered the coller to far up the shaft you can get you money back and bring it here.

Thanks Tony, i would have called you but didnt want to risk getting it there. i will need to book mine in with you in June if that ok ready for espania round 2.0

[Scorpion]

Glad ya got it sorted Chris.... Nice one
A lesson there for all not just ya self. (Subject to your circumstances)
Anyone need to /got to go take their Baby (Truck) into a Garage, Ask or do a SEARCH for Rouge's or Good experiences first.

There's always a Payback ....Just when ya don't expect it !!!!

Why would he do a search for Rouge? Do you think a little make up will help?