Pisces69 6th Gear November 21, 2010 Share November 21, 2010 On 11/21/2010 at 2:50 PM, Joe8871 said: BY my own experience, when i bought my 1st car, '91 civic from this certain dealer. i had some minor problems with the car. The dealer referred me to this mechanic. From there, i had to start changing parts. First was the air-con condenser changed 2x, then the gasket, head, electronic board, etc. i made endless trips to the workshop. I realised something fishy was going on. I suspected that the car was taken to the mechanic in the first place before i bought the car and the working parts were replaced with minor defective ones. At the height of my suspicion, i realised it was a scam and i left the place in a hurry. I din even pay the last bill which came to about $800 when I had already spent almost $2k on repairs there. So to all, please beware of not so reputable dealers. Juat a word out to all unsuspecting car buyers. Thanks fr highlighting to us. Maybe u can give a good hint e names of e dealer n ws involved. Thanks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiwgao 3rd Gear November 21, 2010 Share November 21, 2010 On 11/21/2010 at 2:56 PM, Pisces69 said: Thanks fr highlighting to us. Maybe u can give a good hint e names of e dealer n ws involved. Thanks. i think his case is pretty long ago right? maybe ws change or disappear liao :P but most dealers would do such a thing. can make more money why not? haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 21, 2010 Share November 21, 2010 On 11/21/2010 at 4:18 PM, Ishiwgao said: i think his case is pretty long ago right? maybe ws change or disappear liao :P but most dealers would do such a thing. can make more money why not? haha Ya i guess some dont care too much abt reputation. Only make as much $ as possible as quickly as pssible. Thats why i say if u want to buy anything in SG, u better b very careful cos there r so many crooks n conmen trying to sell us something or other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear November 21, 2010 Share November 21, 2010 its ok not like jiffy lube even performed the flushes they charged for :P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavedancer Neutral Newbie November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 Only advice is to be careful when sending car for servicing or repairs. If it is not broken, don't fix it, just follow the manufacturers' recommendation. A lot of so called products that claim to improve either the mileage or power and even comes with a limited period of if you are not satisfied you can ask for refund. Fact is usually if we try for refund, there be a surprised look on their face that there was no improvement and will persuade you to try longer. By this time, you will just forget about it and leave it alone if it did not impede the car performance. Same thing as engine flushing, it will also flushed away any lubricants protecting some vital parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 3:01 AM, Wavedancer said: Only advice is to be careful when sending car for servicing or repairs. If it is not broken, don't fix it, just follow the manufacturers' recommendation. A lot of so called products that claim to improve either the mileage or power and even comes with a limited period of if you are not satisfied you can ask for refund. Fact is usually if we try for refund, there be a surprised look on their face that there was no improvement and will persuade you to try longer. By this time, you will just forget about it and leave it alone if it did not impede the car performance. Same thing as engine flushing, it will also flushed away any lubricants protecting some vital parts. if the makers themselves dont recommend it i say dont try it. alot of people do flushing, add in additives to their fuel like 2T oil to get that "anecdotal" increase in power and smoothness.... i dont really buy these... id rather add ethanol to up the octane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/21/2010 at 2:09 PM, Pisces69 said: Yes but unfortunately the shops now hv e latest type of mines. Cannot b detected by normal mine-sweeping. Thats why i think internet n car forums r good cos we can share n hopefully weed-out those dishonest ws. he will not hint the WS name. a lot of posts here also dun know is really experienced by the person himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavedancer Neutral Newbie November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 Purpose of joining forum is to pick up knowledge, to have more information on where the mines are and avoid those area. Do not wish to be blown up to pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 personally i dont see anything wrong with posting up bad WS name. Its just like praising a good WS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 6:20 AM, Wavedancer said: Purpose of joining forum is to pick up knowledge, to have more information on where the mines are and avoid those area. Do not wish to be blown up to pieces. who can blow you up tp pieces if you are stating facts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 4:13 AM, Forte3737 said: he will not hint the WS name. a lot of posts here also dun know is really experienced by the person himself Well some pple r afraid of ''being sued till bankrupt''. Cant really blame him cos maybe he hear of many pple kenna sued till bankrupt by e p8p even though ty never tell lies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 6:28 AM, Cerano said: personally i dont see anything wrong with posting up bad WS name. Its just like praising a good WS. Very true. Like me i dont mind posting e good as well as e bad ws fr all to see. Some pple dont to risk trouble n worried kenna sued. Well like that can just post a part of ws name or give a good hint sud b safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schell31 1st Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 Is it a good idea to send the youtube link to AD and ask them if there is a preventive measure in place to ensure proper repair is carries out? I guess no legal implication and actually the automotive association of singapore should play an active role as an industry watch dog to ensure the credibility and integrity of service provider. May be a petition will help? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak7887 1st Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 Maybe we shd call Ch 5's GET REAL team to snoop on the workshops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 2:22 PM, Schell31 said: Is it a good idea to send the youtube link to AD and ask them if there is a preventive measure in place to ensure proper repair is carries out? I guess no legal implication and actually the automotive association of singapore should play an active role as an industry watch dog to ensure the credibility and integrity of service provider. May be a petition will help? I think if this kind of thing is going on, most likely e AD mgmt is aware n maybe it was them who instruct e workers to do it cos worker dont stand to benefit. Only e AD wil gain fm such practices in form of higher profits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear November 23, 2010 Share November 23, 2010 i doubt any reputable AD will cheat their customers. maybe the workers will eat snake and cut corners here and there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 24, 2010 Share November 24, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 4:02 PM, Forte3737 said: i doubt any reputable AD will cheat their customers. maybe the workers will eat snake and cut corners here and there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak7887 1st Gear November 24, 2010 Share November 24, 2010 On 11/23/2010 at 4:02 PM, Forte3737 said: i doubt any reputable AD will cheat their customers. maybe the workers will eat snake and cut corners here and there. agree. They may charge higher, but no point doing things that may damage our engines and charge us. Maybe outside workshops more likely? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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