Mechanic wants twice as much help!!!!?
482733
I would call the better business bureau and complain about this type of practice.  While your mechanic has every right to charge whatever he wants, he has the obligation to tell you how much above the estimate it will cost to fix the problem and have your consent to complete the job.  If your brother is a vet, is it possible to get it fixed through the VA, since this is his only transportation, he's  in hospice and he needs the a/c for health reasons?  It's only a thought, but I would look into it.\n\nBest of luck.
106184
You paid to much for the car to start with, suggest you shop around next time. Try getting a couple of different quotes to repair the car sounds mighty high for repairs for just a fender bender.
1135129
mine was $600.00, but it all depends on where you are and who handles it for you, i would call a check around, good luck .
449743
It appears as if you've already answered your own question, regarding whether the dealer is greedy or not.  This question is ridiculous first off and to try and answer it is even more ridiculous.
581054
email me, I work at a car dealership, and have done a bunch of these.  It can get complicated sometimes.
978292
The link below has a redundancy calculator so he can work out what he will be entitled to, although the company may pay more.\nGood luck during this stressful time
468108
What ever it is take it back to the dealership to get it fixed.
721490
go for it!I had someone change a ball joint a year ago and just found out that he never did the work!I wish I had the receipt and the old part(which I never saw)I would take him to court in a heartbeat
1162650
pay the 450.  next time figure them out yourself....300 or so is about right.....but you should always get estimate BEFORE you get it done...withthe understanding (in writing) that if it is to cost more---you be notified in advance
933568
sue him immediately, and go to labor commission for help\n\n:> peace\n.
725204
Only engines/machinery can give more than 100%....just another annoying phrase from the good old USA.....i.e when someone says give 110% etc.
568374
Try selling it to a private party for as close to teh payoff as  possible.  What's the KBB value of the truck?  If that doesn't work, keep the truck and absorb the payments for a while longer.  When possible make more than 1 payment a month.  If he looses any money on a trade in, it'll just get rolled into the price of a new vehicle, increasing the payment even more.  Best bet, suck it up and pay it as quickly as possible.
496708
Once upon a time my boss asked me to take apart a $10,000 piece of electronic hardware piece by piece. \n\nWhy you ask? \n\nWell you see it had been slightly scratched by someones watch. He wanted to spray paint the scratched piece. \n\nI warned him that I had hardware made by the same brand and they tended to use interlocking pieces later braced by the circuit boards. But he wanted it painted. So I took all 75 screws out. Wouldn't you know it all the pieces interlocked and were held together by the circuit boards. So he asks me to put it back, then cover it with newspapers except for the offending area so we can spray paint it while together.\n\nAll went well and the machine looked great. I thought. He noticed that there was an area where I had let the tape holding the newspaper down go over into the spray painted area. There was a spot about 3-4 mm thick by 3-4 cm long area that could barely be seen. He told me when we had time we'd fix it.\n\nAll this while I still had to attend to my regular duties.
362280
i saw one add in the classif at new york post yesterday :-)\ni am looking for someone to fix my car right now ;-)\ntry they site online
819861
Tell him to put it in writing and then tell him to prove it.  Take it to the Labor Board or call them.  Don't take this lightly...make him prove it or accuse you formally.  A lawyer should be involved if he does this.  \nI was a supermarket cashier years ago and everyday the bookkeeper would tape the amount the register was short from the previous day on all 8 registers.  The amounts were all ove 200.00 and we were appalled.  There was a supervisor/floor manager and a few of his friends who handled the money as well, collecting money every few hours for the front office.  Turns out no body was every charged but these guys used to hit the race track every weekend. So you have to wonder....It made us all very uncomfortable.
963563
It is not unreasonable or illegal to change the duties of your job after a crash, which you were responsible for, and he is within his rights to expect you to pay. He does have to consult you about changes to your job.\n\nHowever if he was a decent employer, he would meet the costs of any repairs that are not covered by the insurance through his transport budget.\n\nExpecting you to take a pay cut and making you work on site for 12 months, seems harsh. I'd look for another job. And tell him where he can stick his job.
734109
Who's insurance company are you having a problem with, yours, or the other person's?  It's relevant!\n\nThe other person's company does NOT have a "fair claims practices" type responsibility to YOU.  They won't pay out more than the policy limit, or more than the minimum required by their policy terms, WHICH YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.\n\nIf it's YOUR insurance company, is the problem that they want to depreciate parts or use after market parts?  You will have to read your policy to see if they can do that. \n\nANY law firm will take this on, but you'll have to pay them up front, and by the hour - which will likely cost more than a new 99 Dodge Durango by the time this is all done.  So it's not worth it to hire a lawyer.