dodgy mechanics

[nrmadude]

dont go to tyrepower at newcastle

had a wheel allignment done, with 5 new tyres and needed a shave of the brake disks. had new brake pads on.

they put on 4 new tyres, plus the spare in the boot,new disks and brake pads.
i drove down the street and still allignment was out, and brake ABS light kept coming on.
took it back, they looked at it and gave it back, no explanation.
5 months later outside edge of front tyres bald as a... and they have put on the wrong disks, non ABS disks, thats why the light comes on.
these guys dont know what they are doing, and they refuse to fix it at theyre cost.

[Allen]

If you knew that the alignment was out as soon as it was done, then why did you continue to drive around like that for 5 months?

[OED666]

geez i think i have also heard another tyrepower drama here in brisbane too, with a clutch replacement.

thats pretty dodgy replacing the rotors with non-abs ones.

[atec77]

Originally Posted by OED666

geez i think i have also heard another tyrepower drama here in brisbane too, with a clutch replacement.

thats pretty dodgy replacing the rotors with non-abs ones.

You realise these are franchises , ?

[brendo83]

Originally Posted by nrmadude

dont go to tyrepower at newcastle

they have put on the wrong disks, non ABS disks, thats why the light comes on.

I can't believe they wont replace the discs at least, they would be massively up the creek it you were to have an accident that could be attributed to the ABS not working. Ask them if they're happy to take that risk, though unfortunately now that you know about it, you would probably be partially liable as well.

[achilles]

how do you know they aren't abs disks? did someone tell you or did you get another mechanic to check the disks?

also i don't understand, did you pay for 5 tyres and they only gave you 4?

try sending a letter to their head office, make it clear what happened, you will get a response of sorts i'm sure.

good luck

[XPfalcon170]

Originally Posted by achilles

how do you know they aren't abs disks? did someone tell you or did you get another mechanic to check the disks?

the abs discs have a tone wheel(metalic dics) on the inner face between the seal and the disc rotor face. the non-abs discs don't have the tone wheel on the back. I'm pretty sure thats it.

its why there called tyrepower and not brakepower, lol

[Psycho Chicken]

I seriously doubt there are any qualified mechanics working at Tyrepower.

[EXECJIM]

I also know of a tyre power that must do "wheel alignments" on all the shopping trolleys at super markets :evil3:

They sure cant get a car right either :

My car drove better before the alignment was done, and they still botched it up the second time.
I so regret taking my car there :togo:

NEVER AGAIN.

[Parfrey]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

I seriously doubt there are any qualified mechanics working at Tyrepower.

Just depends where you go i spose. I definatly wouldnt say there are no qualified mechanics at tyrepower stores. i know of a really good one actually ;)
there is always going to be idoits working somewhere to stuff things up just like this tyrepower has done. i would have taken it back again or called thier head office.

[PHATXR8]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

I seriously doubt there are any qualified mechanics working at Tyrepower.

Here is a list of their services from their website:

"Tyrepower stores offer a range of services, such as:

Wheel Alignments
Wheel Balancing
Ride Vibration Solving
Brakes
Front End Repairs
Shock Absorber replacements
Suspension Repairs, Upgrades and Enhancements
Mufflers and Exhaust Repairs
Tyre Repairs"

They must have mechanics on their staff otherwise they would have been shut down years ago!!!!

[bonspeed]

as far as im aware the disks are the same im guessing they just left the abs ring off.

[AUXRVIII]

EB-ED models use a different tone wheel to EF-EL.

[CobraLeMans]

Call the MVRIA and complain to them. Guarantee you'll get it rectified pronto. That is if they want to keep their repairers licence.

[pauljh74]

I had Tyrepower Sunshine replace a tyre at the expense of the mechanic who did the roadworthy. There were 3 impact bulges on the inside of the front right tyre - which was discovered when I had a wheel alignment done shortly after buying the car. So they sent me to Tyrepower. The guy just had this weaseliness about him - he was the manager. They replaced the tyre and not long after taking it home discovered they fitted a H rated Falken tyre as opposed to the other V rated Falken tyre of the same model on the other side. I made them change it to a new V rated tyre as the tyre placard states V rated tyres on my EL XR6. That and one harder compound and one softer compound on each side of the car can't be too good either.

I reckon it was some dodginess between the mechanic and Tyrepower - but they didn't get away with it

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by nrmadude

dont go to tyrepower at newcastle

had a wheel allignment done, with 5 new tyres and needed a shave of the brake disks. had new brake pads on.

they put on 4 new tyres, plus the spare in the boot,new disks and brake pads.
i drove down the street and still allignment was out, and brake ABS light kept coming on.
took it back, they looked at it and gave it back, no explanation.
5 months later outside edge of front tyres bald as a... and they have put on the wrong disks, non ABS disks, thats why the light comes on.
these guys dont know what they are doing, and they refuse to fix it at theyre cost.

That's Powerful Stuff!

We've had our alignments and tyres done at our local KMart Tyre and Auto thingy. They did a good job. Car handled and gripped better, braking was far better and the ride was just orgasmically better.

So there are some ok people out there.

[MITCHAY]

Been to Tyrepower twice and I won't be going there a third time. First time I ordered a set of wheels they put the wrong tyres on.

They assured me they were better tyres grip wise, yet they failed to mention the life in them wasn't long.

Second time is all in this thread. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=63029&page=1

I can accept the occasional mistake but this was beyond ridiculous to me.

[yift]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

That's Powerful Stuff!

We've had our alignments and tyres done at our local KMart Tyre and Auto thingy. They did a good job. Car handled and gripped better, braking was far better and the ride was just orgasmically better.

So there are some ok people out there.

thanks for the plug mate, i manage one of their stores and reading the dodgy behaviour going on with our competitors makes me want to be more honest with my customers.

[Psycho Chicken]

You don't need to be a mechanic to do any of that.

[INDEEP]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

You don't need to be a mechanic to do any of that.

Legally, yes you do. Otherwise it is also illegal to hold a Motor Vehicle Repairers License. The ability of the person carrying out the work is irrelevant if he (or she) is not properly certified.

IMHO too many people rely on places such as Tyrepower to get work done.

XPFalcon170 has already made the point by stating they are Tyrepower, and not Brakepower.

Apples for apples and Oranges for oranges people...
There's a lot to be said for genuine serivce...
Quite often (thanks to dealer specials), brake rotor/pad work is cheaper to get done genuine than elsewhere. It's well worth looking into, and if things don't work out, you have more chance of having a dealer repair it at their expense as well.

At the end of the day, I think a lot of people really need to starting thinking for themselves a little more... Half of the posts in this thread are actually quite silly for a forum full of "enthusiasts".
It's a wonder mechanics don't rip more people off at times...

[INDEEP]

And if you think mechanics are bad, don't EVER get a car resprayed....

[GXL078]

Originally Posted by INDEEP

And if you think mechanics are bad, don't EVER get a car resprayed....

been there, done that, almost ended up in the supreme court, got my car vandalised by them, false statement of liquidated claim. Fair Trading are useless, their orders are not worth a cent!!!!Even paid $45 for the Sherrif to seize $4k worth of the guys assets and his wife just says "he's not home and you can't come in"...farking unbelievable

[INDEEP]

Originally Posted by xcgxl

been there, done that, almost ended up in the supreme court, got my car vandalised by them, false statement of liquidated claim. Fair Trading are useless, their orders are not worth a cent!!!!Even paid $45 for the Sherrif to seize $4k worth of the guys assets and his wife just says "he's not home and you can't come in"...farking unbelievable

Quoted $2500-3000 for "Mates Rates" work (Mates Rates; so never got a written quote), with a follow on of "Whatever it turns out being in retail, I'll half it for you... $9000 later I have a car which has paint peeling off the engine bay, the bootlid, and off one rear wheel arch... And it wasn't even a bare-metal job...

ALWAYS get things in writing... I never bothered with legal action, couldn't really justify the extra expense if I didn't gain compensation for the ripping I've received.
I figure me telling my story (as embarrassing for me as it is), will screw them over more than anything else is the long run...

Oh, and if anybodies wondering where I got this sensational job done:

It was LENLOCK BODY REFINISHERS in Young NSW.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYBODY IN MY AREA TAKE ANYTHING THERE TO BE REPAIRED, NOT EVEN FOR INSURANCE WORK

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by INDEEP

And if you think mechanics are bad, don't EVER get a car resprayed....

I never had any trouble when I had my other car resprayed Blueprint.

But then the painter was my son and he knew if he stuffed up he died!

[jPod]

Just to list a REALLY GOOD mechanic - Neville Bedford on Railway Rd. Blackburn VIC is an excellent mechanic. He is always helpful, patient and for those of us worried about how our mothers - wives - sisters etc... get treated by mechanics - this guy has been nothing but nice, paitient with my mum (who knows nothing about cars). He explains problems clearly and I took the car to him after my clutch was rooted by Mick (he was extreemly helpful when I had no money, no car, uni exams, work and everything going on). He even gets us parts for small jobs that I do myself cheaper as he gets a tradie discount - and is very happy to take cash. If you need a good mechanic, and are in melbourne, check him out. I even heard him once saying "Have you got the part for that thing... peice of crap Holden?" So he obviously has taste... :

Jp

[GXL078]

I had a similar problem with a wheel alignment at K Mart auto. Took it back to them. Reply was "oh, your car is lowered, you need to go to a specialist wheel aligner, like Heasmens at Tempe". Took the car to Heasmans AFTER I replaced the tyres. Another $250 odd later for new ball joints and I need a new SUMP because they drop the sump onto their JACK and smash it in. They initially deny it but after a bit of preasuring they replace the sump. It shits me that these guys have a megalopolis of a workshop now, my dad used to go there in the 60s when Mr Heasmen still ran the place, now some chockos have bought the name.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by xcgxl

I had a similar problem with a wheel alignment at K Mart auto. Took it back to them. Reply was "oh, your car is lowered, you need to go to a specialist wheel aligner, like Heasmens at Tempe". Took the car to Heasmans AFTER I replaced the tyres. Another $250 odd later for new ball joints and I need a new SUMP because they drop the sump onto their JACK and smash it in. They initially deny it but after a bit of preasuring they replace the sump. It shits me that these guys have a megalopolis of a workshop now, my dad used to go there in the 60s when Mr Heasmen still ran the place, now some chockos have bought the name.

Sheesh you come out with some dribble,your better off with pedders,they deserve you,Heasmans is the best place for suspension work I know of bar none.

I will add the worst I ever seen was a cleveland put together by a well known LS1 tuner in sydney,the rods were all on the wrong pins,and pistons on the wrong rods,seems they just picked them up out of a bucket and whichever came out went on that pin,be it rod or piston,needless to say the engine didnt make it across town to the owners house from the workshop,when he called them from the side of the road all Sam said is "yeah and".

[GXL078]

Originally Posted by nugget378

Sheesh you come out with some dribble,your better off with pedders,they deserve you,Heasmans is the best place for suspension work I know of bar none.

Not dribble its true. Incompetent grease monkey there (HEASMANS) stuffed my sump. Workshop manager was very condescending and arrogant in dealing with it as well. TRIED TO LIE THEIR WAY OUT OF IT. Is that the first rule of business, deny, deny deny? Print this post out and take it to them see if they remember me.

Yes, I am definately better off with Pedders. Never had a problem with them and I deal with Nick and the staff at the Blacktown store.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by xcgxl

Not dribble its true. Incompetent grease monkey there (HEASMANS) stuffed my sump. Workshop manager was very condescending and arrogant in dealing with it as well. TRIED TO LIE THEIR WAY OUT OF IT. Is that the first rule of business, deny, deny deny? Print this post out and take it to them see if they remember me.

Yes, I am definately better off with Pedders. Never had a problem with them and I deal with Nick and the staff at the Blacktown store.

You have no credibility after comments like this...
And its not the only one,one day the wrong person will take exception and youll wake up to a world of trouble..

Originally Posted by xcgxl

my dad used to go there in the 60s when Mr Heasmen still ran the place, now some chockos have bought the name.

You dont have a clue do you

[Hunter]

This is precisely why I don't let most places near my car... the general level of incompetence amongst motor traders these days is bloody ridiculous.

I could name many instances, but I will only a couple:

1) Old man took his VT Commodore to a tyre/wheel place to have front end suspension bushes replaced and some other component (can't remember what it was). Gets the car back, new front tyres, etc. Four weeks later starts making noise again. Turns out the morons didn't lube the bushes up so they woreout pretty quick smart. I bet they let their dumbo apprentarse near it. :rolleyes:

2) Guy replaced the windscreen on dads VT and forgot to put the frucking rear view mirror back on. Windscreen man came back and installed it, only for it to fall off while dad was driving a couple of weeks later. Guy never came back. Dad drove around without a mirror for a while he argued the fact with the dipshits.

3) Took my car to have a headgasket done. That part of it was done no probs but my car had its mag caps stolen whilst in the shop. I think it was left out overnight but the guy swore black and blue he didn't and that he wasn't responsible. Cost me $100 and 2 months to get a new set :

Plenty of things I could name. I once had a REALLY good mechanic, an old guy, probably in his early 60s - would always give a straight answer and often fixed things for free. I really was disappointed to learn that he retired. I would've kept going to him, but I guess everyone has to retire at some point .

These days, I will only go to a mechanic or other repair mob only if its absolutely necessary. Why is the industry such a pigsty??

BTW if any *HONEST* Brisbane mechanic is reading and wants some work, let me know, cause there's bound to be something that I'll need done at some stage . You treat me right and you'll have a customer forever.

To any *DISHONEST* Brisbane mechanics reading: sit on it and rotate, cause that's all you're getting out of me. :