NEED A GOOD MECHANIC IN BUNBURY
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 at 22:09
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oz doc
Hi all, need to find a GOOD mechanic down here. Seem to be spending a fortune on the car and just keep getting ripped off. If anyone has a recommendation I would like to hear it. Have been to four different establishments so far. Someone put me out of my misery. Ta. doc.
Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 at 22:37
Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 at 22:37
Lews Autos ???? i dont know if he is still there, been a few years ..
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Reply By: Member - Brian R (WA) - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 01:16
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 01:16
Hi
Hope by now the prob is solved.............If not pass your problem
through the local RAC. the manager of the park you are staying,or even the COP
shop.....let these people know you are desperate for info.....which you are :-))
good Luck
Brian
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Follow Up By: oz doc - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 09:18
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 09:18
Hi Brian-no the problem(s) are ongoing-that is my beef.I'm actually living down here - not in a cvp. I have been to 4 different mechanics with different issues and it always ends up the same-I pay their bills, take the car
home- it still has a problem and I have to fix it myself or take it back to them or to another mechanic. Honestly- I am so fed up. It took the car to one place 3 times because of an oil leak. They kept saying it was oil left over fromt the oil change they had done a few months before. In the end I had to crawl under the car and point out where it was coming from- the oil filter that they had installed. They then proceeded to change the filter, said it was faulty and they would claim warranty from the filter manufacturer- and charged me full price for the job!. Same thing when the radiator leaked. Four trips to the same mechanic until they could find the problem and fix it.Third mechanic - had the car all day. I rang at 4 pm - they said hadnt started the job yet. I said leave it I will pick the car up and bring it back another time. When I got there 15 minutes later they handed me a bill for the ' service" which they say they had completed. 48 hours later the car broke down at the shops- due to an ignition problem (which I had asked the mechanic to investigate). Took it to another mechanic who said the computer showed over 70 faults on the ignition ring. This proved to me the previous mechanic had done stuff all and billed me for it. The saga goes on and on and on.Sorry to rant on a bit.If I didn't need the need the car for work I would sell it and take taxis everywhere.!(not that the car is a real problem- I just need to find a mechanic with half a brain and a concience)doc.
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Reply By: Old Dave - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:01
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:01
Hi oz doc
Have you thought about doing the short trip to
perth to get to see a good
mechanic .
Regards Dave.
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Reply By: Goldmad - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:35
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:35
Hi oz doc. I use Rac service centers. Had no complaints with there service.
If you get to
Perth try the Myaree branch.
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 14:11
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 14:11
hi oz doc
have you tryed barts auto's
my neighbours have been using steve bartley for years and highly recommend him
barts auto's
85
forrest ave
ph 97211710
maybe your vehicle is passed its use by date
they do reach a point where problems never stop coming
cheers barry
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Reply By: oz doc - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 16:06
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 16:06
Thanks for the suggestions folks. If I had more time I would take it up to
Perth. I don't think it is really past its useby date- 2004 and only 110 on the clock. I just need the service work and repairs done properly. Its times like these I wish I had trained as a mechanic and not a vet! ta, doc.
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Reply By: Akko - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 19:15
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 19:15
hi oz doc,
I use Phil May in Mummery Crescent.
Good honest proffessional service each time i have been there,
Cheers akko
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Follow Up By: Akko - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 19:17
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 19:17
professional
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Reply By: westozal - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:22
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 20:22
Hi Oz doc,
I have used P and D Auto repairs at 16 Stone Street as my mechanic for a number of years now.
Never had a problem with costs or work completed.
Paddy Catalano owns the business and is pretty straight up.
I have sent other people in for work and they seem quite happy as
well.
If you know the Bunbury Opp Lock store if you face the store P and D's is about 50 m to the left.
ph 9791 6300.
hope this helps.
Regards AL
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Follow Up By: oz doc - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 08:40
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 08:40
Thanks for the tip AL but they were the third mob I tried. doc.
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Reply By: Hutch n Chris, WA - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 17:52
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 17:52
Hi Oz Doc, give these a try if not already done so. Bastows Mechanical or P&D Autos. Both are small operators and have good reputations not keep up.
tell them Hutchy recommended them. Good luck.
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