Car issues

[lisamariewillbe 1]

Okay this starts at dublin, my battery was dead so I got a brand new battery, no big deal.... fast forward to around skyfest time. My car dies again, I get it towed to the dealership and they tell me the battery is dead and some lines were needing replaced. I know for a fact I asked them several times are they sure thats all, cause the battery was only a few months old. They said yes and therefore charged me I think around 500 bucks for a new battery and the three cable line thingys. Now we come to this week. Car is dead again, it acted the same way it did the previous times. They come get it, and low and behold, they say its the cd changer, that its got a short. They want to charge me 90 bucks to disconnect the cd player and charge the battery back up since according to them its something different. I think thats not right considering that was the problem before and they didnt find it and just charged me for a battery I did not even need to replace. Am I right? Do I have reason to deny paying some of the charges?

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[stitch 0]

Push it out of a Skyvan.

"No cookies for you"- GFD
"I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65
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[lisamariewillbe 1]

shuddup... I need real advice, If I pay 90 bucks for them to disconnect the stupid changer I cant jump this weekend

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

I just snorted when I laughed!!

Sorry LM, I got nothin.

Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[lisamariewillbe 1]

You guys suck and not in the good way..... HELLLLPPPPPPPP

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[skydemon2 0]

Talk to the service manager or owner and see if they will step up and do whats right.

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[stitch 0]

Just disconnect the wires for the CD changer, or better yet remove the fuse for it. Then get somebody to jump-start the car and drive it for about 30 min. to charge the battery.




That will be $89.00, please.

"No cookies for you"- GFD
"I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65
Don't be a "Racer Hater"

[lisamariewillbe 1]

Sounds great except 70 bucks is what it cost to LOOK at the car to diagnose it...

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

You need to find a man that lives closer.

Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[Mostly_Harmless 0]

Wow you paid $500 for a new battery and cables?

You could probably find a battery charger for less then the $90 and do it yourself.

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You need to find aman that lives closer.

Bobbi

You mean like a muslim?? Try the local 7-11.

"No cookies for you"- GFD
"I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65
Don't be a "Racer Hater"

[lisamariewillbe 1]

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Wow you paid $500 for a new battery and cables?

it was those 3 cables that go into the big center thing, not battery cables. Plus the charge to look at it.

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and do it yourself.

muahahahaaa I still forget which side my gas tank is on and Ive had the car for 4 years

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

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it was those 3 cables that go into the big center thing, not battery cables. Plus the charge to look at it.

HAHAHA, I used to love it when people, especially nice young women typically tried to descrive something to us. Especially when they were describing a noise thay heard and try to immitate it then get all embarrased.

If you got a voltmeter measure across the battery to make sure its getting an adequate voltage while running to keep it charged. Other than that you need to track down the power drain, I think I reead you say it was the radio. As suggested try unplugging the fuse for the radio. Its an nice nondramatic way of testing thats what the problem is. Might be a bit of trial and error but its cheap way to have a go at fixing it yourself :)

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

This is LM were talking about here, Scoop!! She gets lost trying to find the TV remote!!






Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

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Hahah OK.

Step 1) Get credit card
Step 2) Drive to garage
Step 3) Pick up car and pay

End of problem.

[lisamariewillbe 1]

I still have to pay for them looking at it. And they should have caught this the last time.

Im a single working mother. Last thing I have time to do is figure out what a voltmeter is, or find a fuse I think they should cover this cause they didnt get it right the first time. I know nothing about how to fix a car and I want to keep it that way, I need advice on how to be aggressive enough to get them to cover it since they didnt do it right before.

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[lisamariewillbe 1]

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She gets lost trying to find the TV remote!!

Nope fixed that, velcro....

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[peregrinerose 0]

Go to a different mechanic.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[d_squared431 0]

I am not a mechanic but if you had everything changed and it still is acting like a dead battery then I would think it was your alternator. Get your car started take it to a autozone and have them run a free diagnostic on it.

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[SkydiveStMarys 0]

"free diagnostic on it."


DING DING DING!! Winner!!! Fucking men all grunting over what she should have done...Real man steps up to the plate and comes up with an easy solution. FREE being the key word!!


Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[lisamariewillbe 1]

I did that, the diagnostic came out fine.

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[Shawndiver 0]

As stated above, first ask to talk to the Service Manager, and see what they may be willing to work out for you. If that does not work, pay them via credit card (basically in order to get your car back from them) but also inform them that you plan to immediately dispute the charge with your credit card company. This will usually get their attention very quickly. If necessary, take it up with the owner of the business, send him/her a polite letter, outlining your view of the issue, and your view on what should be a fair outcome. Rational arguments go a lot further that venomous ranting (just not as fun). If still no resolution, you can file complaints with various agencies (BBB etc.) and go somewhere else in the future. Good luck!

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[Scoop 0]

Sounds like you've reached the stage where you need to arrange a good friend to either steal it or set fire to it for you. I feel an insurance job is in order!

[lisamariewillbe 1]

Shhh dont tell anyone....you will foil my plans

UPDATE- just got off the phone with the service manager, explained what they did before, what they say it needs now and nicely said I feel that this was a job they should have done last time and that I do not expect to be reiembursed for the battery I did not need but I would like them to not charge for this job. He is going to call me back...fingers crossed

My jumping this weekend depends on his decsion....

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[Scoop 0]

Good luck vibes sent in your direction You should get a favourable response, especially after you already queried the work that was being carried out as it was a repeat of what was done previously to no effect.