Mechanics see a woman coming and BAM!!!

[moosmom]

Took it in for a second opinion.

Not only does my car not NEED a motor mount (which was scheduled to be put in tomorrow), it also doesn't need front hub bearings!!!

This place raked me over the coals. I got a refund for the double charge on the left front axle. They never even diagnosed a critical safety issue with my tie rods in the rear right.

When I called the "other guys" and told them what the second opinion showed, he argued with me saying my guy was lying. If he was lying, he would've said yes, it did need all the things the other place said and offered to fix it for cheaper. I will NEVER set foot in D'Addario's Auto Service in East Hartford, CT again!!!

I am definitely filing a complaint with the BBB. Word to the wise...get a second opinion.

Lady's Human,

I rest my case!!!! I didn't say ALL mechanics. THIS mechanic saw me coming!

[happylabs]

Took it in for a second opinion.

Not only does my car not NEED a motor mount (which was scheduled to be put in tomorrow), it also doesn't need front hub bearings!!!

This place raked me over the coals. I got a refund for the double charge on the left front axle. They never even diagnosed a critical safety issue with my tie rods in the rear right.

When I called the "other guys" and told them what the second opinion showed, he argued with me saying my guy was lying. If he was lying, he would've said yes, it did need all the things the other place said and offered to fix it for cheaper. I will NEVER set foot in D'Addario's Auto Service in East Hartford, CT again!!!

I am definitely filing a complaint with the BBB. Word to the wise...get a second opinion.

Lady's Human,

I rest my case!!!! I didn't say ALL mechanics. THIS mechanic saw me coming!

Amen! Get 'em!

[blue]

They never even diagnosed a critical safety issue with my tie rods in the rear right.

Learned something new. I didnt know cars had rear tie rods, I always thought tie rods where a steering component.

[Karen]

Learned something new. I didnt know cars had rear tie rods, I always thought tie rods where a steering component.

She may have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

[blue]

She may have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Tie rods are still a steering component, nothing to do with AWD or 4WD. Maybe if she has a rear steering axle.

[caseysmom]

Took it in for a second opinion.

Not only does my car not NEED a motor mount (which was scheduled to be put in tomorrow), it also doesn't need front hub bearings!!!

This place raked me over the coals. I got a refund for the double charge on the left front axle. They never even diagnosed a critical safety issue with my tie rods in the rear right.

When I called the "other guys" and told them what the second opinion showed, he argued with me saying my guy was lying. If he was lying, he would've said yes, it did need all the things the other place said and offered to fix it for cheaper. I will NEVER set foot in D'Addario's Auto Service in East Hartford, CT again!!!

I am definitely filing a complaint with the BBB. Word to the wise...get a second opinion.

Lady's Human,

I rest my case!!!! I didn't say ALL mechanics. THIS mechanic saw me coming!

I think you may be better off complaining with the bureau of automotive repair.

[Lady's Human]

Tie rods are a steering component. They connect the steering rack to the knuckle/hub assembly. (Or, in the case of a really old car, they connect the knuckle to the drag link assy, which connects to the steering box)

If someone told me I needed tie rod ends in the rear of the car, my next phone call would be another mechanic.

[moosmom]

Okay, first off, I'm not SURE if it's the tie rods. It's two rods in the rear. Both are bent and both are hanging on by a nut and bolts.

The bottom line is, these guys are crooks. Plain and simple and I'm tired talking about it. They took advantage of me. PERIOD.

I've been taken before by crooked mechanics so excuse me if I'm hostile.

[caseysmom]

Okay, first off, I'm not SURE if it's the tie rods. It's two rods in the rear. Both are bent and both are hanging on by a nut and bolts.

The bottom line is, these guys are crooks. Plain and simple and I'm tired talking about it. They took advantage of me. PERIOD.

I've been taken before by crooked mechanics so excuse me if I'm hostile.

You go ahead and vent you got my sympathy and ear...

[happylabs]

Okay, first off, I'm not SURE if it's the tie rods. It's two rods in the rear. Both are bent and both are hanging on by a nut and bolts.

The bottom line is, these guys are crooks. Plain and simple and I'm tired talking about it. They took advantage of me. PERIOD.

I've been taken before by crooked mechanics so excuse me if I'm hostile.

You have every right to be hostile. Vent away girl! I'm with ya!!!

[moosmom]

Caseysmom and Happylabs,

THANK YOU!!!!

[Taz_Zoee]

I have to put my two cents in on this one. I agree with moosmom. When I take my car in I always have them call Bruce after they've looked at it for the problem I brought it in for. When I was living at home........they called my dad or my brother.
While I've never been taken advantage of......that I'm aware of.......I still feel like they see me coming and think $$$$$. And honestly I'd feel that way if it was a woman too.
I did have a wonderful mechanic in Galt when I lived at home. He is now still my dad's mechanic. I trusted him completely. I just wish I could find one like that here in the East Bay.

There are good trustworthy mechanics out there. It's just finding them that's the hard part.