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18-09-2011, 04:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Topend of Oz since 1980
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Greetings - I need help finding a vehicle repairer in Darwin that won't rip me off. I am not after a cheapie who does lousy work I just want someone who does what they say they did and charges only for what they did.
Case1 - car winds over and does not fire - diagnosed as fuel pump relay - cost was $187 - part $24 labour $49 Computer diagnosis $116 Case 2 - 150 k service with radiator flush - Cost $500 - two days later car started over heating and had no power steering fluid - I was informed I must have drained the fluid out - suggested perhaps it wasn't put in - told to F off. Fluid is pouring out of power steering switch. As a pensioner I don't have money to blow on work not done. car is now needing to be topped up with radiator fluid every two to three days Thanks in advance to anyone who can help (AU III XR6) |
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18-09-2011, 05:54 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Many of us have had similar dramas in the past, and still sometimes do when there's a bigger job than we can manage ourselves.
I'm not in Darwin, so cannot help you or recommend anyone, but I hope someone on here who's up North can point you in the right direction. GK
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18-09-2011, 06:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
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hey Vincenzo
my old man lives up your way and is a mechanic ( not in the trade anymore ) if you want i could ask him to have a look next time he is in town ( 2 hr drive for him ) looks like yo need this sort of help Jason
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18-09-2011, 07:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Topend of Oz since 1980
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my old man lives up your way and is a mechanic ( not in the trade anymore ) if you want i could ask him to have a look next time he is in town ( 2 hr drive for him )
looks like yo need this sort of help Hi Jason Any help would be gratefully accepted - I don't work any more so I can fit in with him at any time Two hours - Pine Creek or Jabiru? |
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18-09-2011, 07:33 PM
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FG XR6T
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Darwin, NT
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I've just moved to Darwin and am also in search of a good mechanic, just to do a general service as I'm in a apartment now....
Let us know if you find someone 
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19-09-2011, 09:21 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2007
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thats horrible, sorry to hear about your dramas, atleast if you feel they deserve it, you can post the mechanic/workshop on here, to warn other members about unfair trade.
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19-09-2011, 11:40 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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Not knowing a mechanic you can trust is one of the most dangerous aspects to car ownership. I am very, very glad I have one.
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Help needed - no more ripoffs
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