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hey guys,

i gave my car in on monday for some minor body repairs. before handing over the car i recorded my odometer reading and reset my rsm(for speed only)

got the car back today, car has done 2 .6 kms and rsm indicated top speed of 83km/hr.

i called these guys up and asked them if they needed to take the car to another location for work. they said no and denied any of the guys there taking the car out.

what can i do about this?

:P

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id like a pm as well mate.

what i usually do if i have to bring my car to the work shop is let the manager or boss know what the current milage is at... have it written down on the quote that they give u.

That way if it is out by a few km, he cant say it wasnt driven, cause he knew what the kms were before taking the keys to the car..

Edited by br3ndan

Only got to 80kms? I don't really see what the issue is as long as its all running fine when you got it back.

On that note alot of places road test cars to check everythings ok, guess it depends what you mean by minor body modifications.

But seriously 2.6km? It's not like they went very far, nor very fast, and I doubt you would of noticed if you hadnt set the odometer/rsm.

Edited by Gdekwant
Only got to 80kms? I don't really see what the issue is as long as its all running fine when you got it back.

On that note alot of places road test cars to check everythings ok, guess it depends what you mean by minor body modifications.

But seriously 2.6km? It's not like they went very far, nor very fast, and I doubt you would of noticed if you hadnt set the odometer/rsm.

yes true, I don't notice anything different. But I don't think any one here would like it if their car was driven without the owners convent. Plus they denied ever taking it out of the workshop.

I had an accident a couple of months ago where i got hit by a stupid woman in her camry coz she was on the phone. Took the car to these guys and they didn't align the back properly and they dented the RH fender. They gave a lame excuse saying that it happenned when parking or something. Now I'm starting to think otherwise.

Only got to 80kms? I don't really see what the issue is as long as its all running fine when you got it back.

On that note alot of places road test cars to check everythings ok, guess it depends what you mean by minor body modifications.

But seriously 2.6km? It's not like they went very far, nor very fast, and I doubt you would of noticed if you hadnt set the odometer/rsm.

I dunno, they could have red-lined it in 1st for 2.6 km or done a few burnouts.

The imagination boggles. :D

Only got to 80kms? I don't really see what the issue is as long as its all running fine when you got it back.

On that note alot of places road test cars to check everythings ok, guess it depends what you mean by minor body modifications.

But seriously 2.6km? It's not like they went very far, nor very fast, and I doubt you would of noticed if you hadnt set the odometer/rsm.

the issue is they took it and drove it then denied it. If they took it to see if its was ok, fair enough, why deny then? besides u dont need to road test for 2.6km for cosmetics... i would of been interested to see what rev range they got to.

IMO Sachee you have every right to be pissed at it. I would be too.

there is not much you can do, what i would say though is that to ring em, let em know your a member of SAUWA explain what it is and let them know that ALOT of people are aware of this instance and will not be willing to do business with them, them may think little of it but if they check the site and see how many users there are, they may get a rude shock as to how many people wont be going to them :D

Can you post what workshop this was? I'm in your neck of the woods and would like to know....even if their 'misdeed' is only being alleged by you (hint, hint).

Defamatory remarks made towards businesses or individuals will not be tolerated on this website - We understand that if you have had a bad experience with a business you want to warn other people of said experience. Unfortunately, the same publicly expressed opinion could be viewed as libelous and/or constitute an attempt to deter business from any individual or business. Australian law holds the site owner partly responsible for any defamatory remarks posted on said website, and that is unacceptable. Informing people via PM's is tolerated as it is not a public message. With this said, feel free to post any information about a business or individual that you have had good dealings with.

there is not much you can do, what i would say though is that to ring em, let em know your a member of SAUWA explain what it is and let them know that ALOT of people are aware of this instance and will not be willing to do business with them, them may think little of it but if they check the site and see how many users there are, they may get a rude shock as to how many people wont be going to them :D

Please do not use the SAUWA name in this way.

Only got to 80kms? I don't really see what the issue is as long as its all running fine when you got it back.

On that note alot of places road test cars to check everythings ok, guess it depends what you mean by minor body modifications.

But seriously 2.6km? It's not like they went very far, nor very fast, and I doubt you would of noticed if you hadnt set the odometer/rsm.

I think it's more respect for the owners vehicle and the fact it was driven without his permission. 80kmph does not seem like much but that's belting first and hammering the start of second around a commerical block for a few laps, especially if you have 2.6km up your selve and in a modified skyline could see you through someones backyard. This is pretty common with young staff test driving car's at workshops.

I often set my RPM limit to 2,500 and reset the ODI whenever I visit places that I don't use often and have to leave the car. Might be a idea for the future dude.

I'd contact the workshop again in person and speak to the owner.

Edited by monga
Defamatory remarks made towards businesses or individuals will not be tolerated on this website - We understand that if you have had a bad experience with a business you want to warn other people of said experience. Unfortunately, the same publicly expressed opinion could be viewed as libelous and/or constitute an attempt to deter business from any individual or business. Australian law holds the site owner partly responsible for any defamatory remarks posted on said website, and that is unacceptable. Informing people via PM's is tolerated as it is not a public message. With this said, feel free to post any information about a business or individual that you have had good dealings with.

Please do not use the SAUWA name in this way.

I see your perspective. You want to ensure there is never going to be any potential 'blow-back' to the site owner.

OTOH has there ever been an Australian website owner prosecuted for defamation?

Seems a bit unfair that one can post positive experiences with a shop but not negative ones?

...and I don't think the OP was talking about opinions but FACTS.

yes true, I don't notice anything different. But I don't think any one here would like it if their car was driven without the owners convent. Plus they denied ever taking it out of the workshop.

I had an accident a couple of months ago where i got hit by a stupid woman in her camry coz she was on the phone. Took the car to these guys and they didn't align the back properly and they dented the RH fender. They gave a lame excuse saying that it happenned when parking or something. Now I'm starting to think otherwise.

and you still sent your car to them after the 1st incident??

I see your perspective. You want to ensure there is never going to be any potential 'blow-back' to the site owner.

OTOH has there ever been an Australian website owner prosecuted for defamation?

Seems a bit unfair that one can post positive experiences with a shop but not negative ones?

...and I don't think the OP was talking about opinions but FACTS.

Hi Joe,

You are quite welcome to post negative experiences to another member via the PM feature.

Dan

I see your perspective. You want to ensure there is never going to be any potential 'blow-back' to the site owner.

OTOH has there ever been an Australian website owner prosecuted for defamation?

Seems a bit unfair that one can post positive experiences with a shop but not negative ones?

...and I don't think the OP was talking about opinions but FACTS.

Agree 100% bro,

and if your not able to give a name can you give the address of the place not to visit, or hint at the street its in.?

Edited by R33Gangstar
the issue is they took it and drove it then denied it. If they took it to see if its was ok, fair enough, why deny then? besides u dont need to road test for 2.6km for cosmetics... i would of been interested to see what rev range they got to.

IMO Sachee you have every right to be pissed at it. I would be too.

This is it in a nutshell.

You have to be able to trust the workshop to do the right thing by you, and to deny that the vehicle was taken out is a lie. This constitutes mistrust and the workshop responsible should lose business due to their actions.

As stated previously, it may only be 2.6km, but how was it driven in that distance?

+1 for the PM man.

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