mechanic

I'm having a bit of a disagreement with my regular mechanic and I'm not sure who's right. I drive a 2019 Japanese sedan, nothing too fancy, and I've always taken it to the dealership for peace of mind. They've been doing services every 10,000km and it's been fine. But I recently started going to...

I had a BMW mobile mechanic service my car in May 2023. He advised that the turbos needed replacing and not to drive the car. I sourced the turbos but when it came to get a mechanic most only supply and install. The best quote I had was for $1500 but they were on the other side of town. Was...

Hi I work for a mechanical business and am wondering what the process is in QLD to be able to sell a vehicle to recoup costs. The owner has been ignoring us for almost 2 years now. We have attempted contact multiple times and have recieved no communication. Do we need to do anything formal prior...

Yesterday I took my car for a minor service, I waited outside for 1 hour before he rolled up hungover. He preceded to do 45 min work and charged me 380, and I paid upon arrival back from getting a coffee. He took me through and I asked if he turned off the light that has been indicating it...

Almost 3 weeks ago, I brought a car privately. car was advertised as in good condition, 4 brand nee tyres, recent service. Rego expired, but has RWC. About a week or so after buying it, gears are hard to get, cant change in or out of any gear when car is cold, oil was black and transmission...

mechanic paid to do a timing chain and full service on my car after the job was completed the car broke down on side of road so the cat was towed bak to mechanics after the car was inspected it was discovered the time ing belt chain had snapped resulting in the motor being a total mess the...

My mechanic failed to send through a "pink slip" to Transport NSW in January. In March I got stopped by police & fined for "unregistered vehicle" which is how I discovered mechanic's failure. I have his invoice dated 2 days before rego due & Third Party Insurance notifcation they have informed...

I had a brake hose replaced (along with about $1500 of other maintenance work) during a major service. 6 months late the brakes failed while driving. Thankfully it did not result in an accident, it wasn’t y til speaking with the new mechanic that he said the brakes were repaired with noN...

On Saturday 08-01-2020 I bought an automatic ford fiesta 2010 car at $ 5,500 AUD in Liverpool NSW, Australia, I bought it after I drove it for more than 30 min and I liked it, also the car was in perfect aesthetic condition, also in the publication of market facebook and in the inspection of the...

Hi everyone I purchased a second hand vehicle from a private seller in NSW for $11,500. Prior to purchase I did the checks for finance owing, write off, etc. Which all came back clear. I also paid a mechanic in NSW to inspect the vehicle and provide a pre purchase inspection report for $200. I...