adgey Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 With keeping with the terms of SAU I won't say openly who but I have just had the worst encounter with a parts seller. In a nut shell I bought a gearbox off these people and during the build of my car it was put in and found to be stuck in gear so I rang them and discussed what they wanted to do. They suggested I just have someone look at it as these things are simple and "minor" but it turned out the gearbox was completely f**ked! Now they don't want to have anything to do with it saying they gave no permission to go down the path I pursued with the box and yadda yadda yadda! I now know I should of just sent the thing back and said replace it and now I'm in an even more difficult situation but the bottom line is these guys took my 1800 for a box and sent me a box of metal with a stick sticking out the top and think they don't have an obligation to repair or replace it. I may or may not pursue this further as under implied warranty they are obligated to actually sell me a product that works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me for the name of the company cause people need to steer clear of this shit hole! much love guys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh@un Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 it's supposed to be the whole reason that people buy anything secondhand from businesses- to have some sort of recourse if the parts are faulty. stick it to 'em as hard as you can if they wanna continue to try and stooge you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3954912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Can I suggest the Department of Fair Trading if you have exhausted all other avenues? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3954927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATAZZ Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 PM of said business please... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_I_F Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Adrian PM Pleaseee.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilt-Toy Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 pm me too please. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMO Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 PM to please mate. And more importantly don't back down. Places like that will give that line to 10 customers, and if 5/10 just pack up and walk off they have saved themselves a sh!t load of money. Stick with it and get what you paid for. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yeah i know who you're on about, they're fu(kheads Anything i can do - let me know. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_I_F Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Agreed with bobby. If they have told you it is in good working order it better be. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuH Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Can you please PM me the business name, too? Seeing as you're in Sydney like me, it's probably worth me knowing.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffboyracer Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 pm please....also adgey, avatar is awesome!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'z-R33 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Pm me too please.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) If it doesn't work as soon as you get it, always take it back to the retailer rather than a third party so they can't fob you off with a "oh, your other guy must've broken it" bullcrap. Still, the Trade Practices Act will back you up. If you get this other mechanic to say "It was broken when I inspected it", plus with your statement that it was borked before and you called them up and they said to go elsewhere, they'll need far better lawyers than yours to worm out of it as the balance of probability is in your favour. Edited June 18, 2008 by scathing Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesmerized Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 pm please....also adgey, avatar is awesome!!! x2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 SAME THING happened when my journal bearing hiflow from a 'trusted' trader shit itself. i took it to GCG and they pretty much said "yep.. its farked". Can I suggest the Department of Fair Trading if you have exhausted all other avenues? department of fair trading told me to take it to court after they contacted the trader. If it doesn't work as soon as you get it, always take it back to the retailer rather than a third party so they can't fob you off with a "oh, your other guy must've broken it" bullcrap.Still, the Trade Practices Act will back you up. If you get this other mechanic to say "It was broken when I inspected it", plus with your statement that it was borked before and you called them up and they said to go elsewhere, they'll need far better lawyers than yours to worm out of it as the balance of probability is in your favour. i took mine back to the trader and they said it was fine. put it back on my car and it was still farked. after i took it to the 3rd party, GCG (at the trader's request), i was told that for sending it to them i had voided my warranty.... wtf!! i know what you're going through mate. lots of dodgy traders out there. ring the department of fair trading. they wont really get much done but the courts will at least appreciate that you've tried to explore another avenue of resolution before taking it to court. PM me the workshop name too please. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 pm me with these gentlemans details please Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hope it all gets sorted for you Adrian, pm me too if you like p.s. it took me 10 misn to read your post as I was lolling at your avatar hahahahahahaha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHANE666 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 havnt read the whole thread but.. section 75 (i think) of the TPA - Implied terms The purchased good must: 1. be of merchantible quality; 2. fit its given description; and 3. be fit for its purpose. section 53 'prohibits a corporation from making a misleading representation concerning any warranty or condition.' confirm, not 100% on the section numbers (going by what i learnt last year), but what they cover is correct. You definitely have a case. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo_brian Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 please pm me the details. B. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTSKY Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Im in the market for a new gearbox,so please forward the business name to me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224558-some-businesses-are-absolutely-terrible/#findComment-3955495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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