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Garage bill was way too high

Do these garages think we are all idiots?

The total bill came to over £440 in the end.  It was blindingly obvious to me that extra labour charges had been added to the parts list.



Outragious labour charge and over-priced parts. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the final bill. I've heard many tales of rip-off garages but I didn't think that I would be caught by one myself!

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04-12-20071 week ago a hired a Mobile Mechanics of Colorado Springs to replace my radiator. I was told the whole job would cost 438.00 with an extra twenty dollars to cover next day service. I agreed at that price. The mechanic then requested an up front payment, which he referred to as a deposit. I hardly ca...moreBillie Jo
02-12-2007If you had a written quote and the 2 do not add up go back and complain to the garage, who can do something or the Trading Standards, Your last statement sums it up a reputable garage wil rip you off and be nice about it.The other garages rip you off and throw you out.Troll Slayer
27-11-2007Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough.mikevalesenior

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