From: Michael Howell (doctormv@frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed Sep 21 2005 - 11:54:34 PDT
Quoting Ron <rojoha@adelphia.net>:
> Well, I figured I'd take the M1009 to the local super Chevy dealer
> and get an estimate to get the truck professionally repaired using
> real GM/Mr. GoodWrench parts.
> So, I drop the truck off, with instructions to pull the wheels and
> check the brakes, and price out replacing the rear (ruptured and very
> rusty ) brake lines, replace both of the rear parking brake cables,
> and the exhaust system (one muffler rotted out with flaky, leaking
> pipes on both sides) from the manifolds back.
> Turns out they have seen a number of these from local towns and
> other agencies along with several privately owned ones, so there was
> no problem on their part.
> So, this AM I get a call with the estimate for making the puppy
> into a quiet, stopping CUCV. All the brake lines are punky so they
> won't just trim back to a good section. All lines need to go. I'm
> cool with that. Exhaust system is available from GM parts, no problem
> there. All brake shoes and pads look fine. Can have it done by 5 PM
> if I give the go ahead.
> All I gotta do is be ready to cough up $2100 and they'll start the
> work....NOT!!!
> I tell them to button up the little darling and I'll pick her up
> this PM. The estimate process only cost me $150,+ or - a smidgeon.
> So what did I really expect from a 20 year old civilian vehicle
> masquerading as an army truck!
>
> Oh well, off to bring the hanger queen home and look for a more
> 'reasonable' shop.....
>
>
They charged you $150 and did no actual work on the truck? What
happened to free estimates? Man, what a rip off.
Mike
Tishomingo, Mississippi
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