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moyes
2nd February 2010, 17:26
took the car to get a tyre change.left the car in there good hands.
the fitter rang to advise need tyre and balance,alignment.i agree and told to pick car up at 3.00pm.

get to pick car up i was advised that it does not start and they push car off with jobs done.

i try car not only has my starter motor burnt out but thr ignition barrel is to say knackered.

i get towed to my mechanic who says possibly forced ignition/though can go any time though they should nt have burnt the starter motor.my mechanic reckons they were possibly checking for exhaust damage to get more money of me.

any way the fitter doesn't apologise and says we can fit a new starter motor from 180.00p.

i have rang customer service who took details and wait for area manager to call.

i must say that at all times i kept the lid on my amusement as my 4 year old son was with me,though my son did enjoy the tow truck ride.

ozzie1_1
3rd February 2010, 09:22
Had similar probs two years ago. Took wifes car for MOT with them. Had car for six years previously had no lock problems.


Went to collect car and it was parked up outside , but unlocked. Central locking not working. When told about it the mechanics all shrugged , not interested.

Head office of theirs said too bad --could happen at any time!! Will never go there again

OZZ

moyes
3rd February 2010, 19:50
area manager rang today said not their problem.i asked for letter to state this then he said he would get statements from garage and take legal advice and get back to me.i presume to scare me.

my main point is treating me like a foo ken idiot does not work.

dan_b_lucky
4th February 2010, 08:48
had trouble there myself last month. now as the tv ad goes "you be suprised wot we can do" i think they should change it to " you be suprised as to wot we cant do" like take of a wheel to change the tyre.

moyes
3rd March 2010, 20:07
well had the run around from kwikcrap.

they will now not send me a letter regarding incident. even though the area manager said he would after he interviewed the garage and yes it was not their fault.the customer service was bollix and i was very polite,honest.

so trading standards are involved and they mentioned supply of goods act.

have to write a letter to kwikcrap demandin a response in 14 days.

prior to that cs wanted to look at the defective parts and the repair not done by a cowboy garage!!!!


ps if you hear about old swan,:mad: edge lane go up in smoke this weekend it aint me!

tomainzy
24th May 2010, 08:23
Why do people use these places anyway?

Catalytic converter for a Calibra-Kwik shit=£245.00-Local supplier £85.00(took 30 mins to fit myself).Got £40.00 for my old Catylitic converter so £45.00 for a new exhaust.

2 x Tyres for my CLK Mercedes-Kwik shit=£260.00-local suppier £70.00 (£12 fitting at local tyre fitter-Inc.Balance)

Where's your head at?

tomainzy
24th May 2010, 08:24
For those around Merseyside/Cheshire,it was Hamp tyres & Exhausts (Widnes).

jakeuk
24th May 2010, 10:48
im surprised they manage to stay in business:tsk