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1st April 2008 - 07:29 AM
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summoner
Post #98
QUOTE(I8ADX @ Apr 1 2008, 11:48 PM) [snapback]1282127202[/snapback] why did my random pic get removed ? thought this was a public forum in a democratic country that promotes the right of free speech. actually no, australia has no freedom of speech laws unless relating to political subjects. |
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benson
Post #101
This story is legit. I heard about it months ago and from my work mate who knows the poor bloke personally. After going there to get the work done they over charge him so that he can't afford to pay. Then they suggest using his car as a promo car for the workshop and will spend lots more money on it and it just snowballed from there. This workshop left myself with the worst taste in my mouth and i only went in to get a quote for a new turbo when my car was down the road getting $2000 worth of suspension done. Fella put the hard sell on, reckoned that he could get the turbo for cheaper but i had to place a deposit on it there and then. Tried explaining that i have just dropped 2G and am flat broke so he just replies, 'how about you come back when you have some money' WTF im just trying to get a quote your the first workshop i have been to. The he gave me a wishy washy total job quote of about $1500 (while one of the mechanics walks into the show room smoking looking as rough as guts, great impression) to fit it and fix my manifold ect PLUS the cost of the turbo. His mates rates discount would of only saved me $50 of the RRP of the turbo and the total job would of cost at least $2500-$3000. I ended up going to AMEC and getting it done for a total of $2000 which is what they quoted including the price of the new turbo and dump pipe with no bullshit! |
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PIMPIN
Post #102
QUOTE(I8ADX @ Apr 2 2008, 12:48 AM) [snapback]1282127202[/snapback] why did my random pic get removed ? thought this was a public forum in a democratic country that promotes the right of free speech. Move to the USA. On topic I say the easiest thing to do is burn the shop down, however the legal avenues are fight it through the courts or default on the loan. I still like my first solution |
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cyo00
Post #106
I actually got the same treatment when I was looking at putting in an sr20 in my datto. He was my best friend, sat me down, gave me a drink telling me it would cost around $15000 for drive in, drive out. Told me I can come with them to their special events and all that cr@p. Glad I never got any work done with them. |
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Bandit
Post #107
there is also a place down past logan hyperdome that does car repairs, they did some work on my mums car after my sister crashed it, and they always say to us we will call u back to let u no that parts have arrived for it, and they still havent, after the 5th time of us calling and asking what was happing i went down and asked him in person atleast then he couldnt hang up on me or claim he wasnt there... |
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HSV
Post #110
QUOTE(oovro @ Apr 1 2008, 11:37 PM) [snapback]1282127161[/snapback] Im sorry i will have to say your wrong there. I am a business and have gone through this process. They can keep the car as they have a special interest in the vechele due to moneies owed for services rendered. You have 6 months to pick up your car and pay the bill. They can not charge you for storeage fees however. If you do not pick up your car by the end of 6 months the company must then place an add in at least 2 i think newspapers that curculate the state. after that they must apply for an order to sell your car through the courts under the uncollected goods act. Once they have obtained the grant they must sell the car at a public auction. If they have not followed this to a the letter they are in breach of Queensland law and then they can be sued and or charged with motor theift. You can only charge for the nominated repairs, other repairs that werent quoted and/or authorised you do not have to pay for. I probally should of been more precise with what I was saying, but it was 11pm.  QUOTE(I8ADX @ Apr 2 2008, 07:17 AM) [snapback]1282127470[/snapback] What does that mean in english? What it means is, if you say the business's name one of two things will happen. You will get a warn level increase and you will be placed on mod review for a period of no shorter than 7 days. Mod review entails that when you post a topic/reply to a topic, the rest of the forum wont see it until one of us moderators review it first and decide whether or not it should be allowed to be viewed. ie: depending on time of day and realitive business of the moderators, it could take two or three hours or more for your post/topic to be viewed by other people. It has already been mention by Manic about last warnings etc, so anyone deliberately ignoring that will be placed instantly on mod review. |
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Rookie ROX
Post #111
QUOTE(I8ADX @ Apr 1 2008, 11:48 PM) [snapback]1282127202[/snapback] why did my random pic get removed ? thought this was a public forum in a democratic country that promotes the right of free speech. Do we look like a country of fat, ignorant bastards who shoot eachother stealing Satellite TV and sing the Star Spangled Banner? Australia has no legal freedom of speech, it's an implied right. Regardless, you've joined a privately owned and run forum with rules, of which you clicked the 'Agree' button to, so they can do whatever they want. QUOTE(I8ADX @ Apr 2 2008, 07:17 AM) [snapback]1282127470[/snapback] What does that mean in english? It's means you get in trouble. Wooden spoon? Leather belt? Smack smack? Clearing it up for you a bit more? QUOTE(MarcD @ Apr 2 2008, 08:49 AM) [snapback]1282127711[/snapback] Jeebus. The very first thing anyone should have done the moment there is a dispute and property is seized is speak to a solicitor (if the police wont intervene because it is a civil matter). Ah but he tried calling some! Because they're going to tell him everything they know without seeing a cent.. ROCK ON R~R |
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UNR8D
Post #123
QUOTE(NewlyAwakeN @ Apr 1 2008, 10:26 PM) [snapback]1282126708[/snapback] As someone said previously, dont' pay the loan and let the bank reclaim your car. This might mean you can't get a loan for a year due to bad name etc, but it's better then paying for a car you don't have. Also, please keep this civil and well mannered or it will be closed. Also, could someone please PM myself the name and location of this business for personal reasons. Thank you. ahh check your facts, he said its unsecured meaning the bank isnt going to chase nothing but HIM for the money and its 5 years on record for a default to a credit reporting agency, good luck getting a loan. |
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MarcD
Post #124
QUOTE(Rookie ROX @ Apr 2 2008, 08:56 AM) [snapback]1282127737[/snapback] Ah but he tried calling some! Because they're going to tell him everything they know without seeing a cent.. Solicitors are not THAT expensive. Certainly cheaper than forking out the extra few thousand dollars that the workshop is trying to charge him. It is by far the cheapest of your two options. |
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HSV
Post #129
QUOTE(KONVICKT @ Apr 2 2008, 10:10 AM) [snapback]1282128077[/snapback] words out on cb And? Should that make a difference to the thread starter that the owner of said buisness is now aware that one of his customers is unhappy with the service/work provided? (provided thread starters comments are true, although given comments elsewhere in this thread, it appears to be true). Perhaps the owner themselves could care to shed some light, after all a story is only story until both sides are heard, right? |
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