transmission scam
#1
transmission scam
I have a 2000 with 156,000 and last Saturday the transmission went. No gear revers or forward. I have AAA and they towed it to a AAA approved facility. Monday they call and said the screen was clogged and they could clean it out but would not give any guarantee as to longevity. I asked about a used and rebuilt unit. It took about an hour and the guy calls back. 4-5 hundred for the clean and refill. 2,200 for the used and about 4,000 for the rebuilt. I told him to go with the used. About 5 hours later he calls and says he now wants 2,800 for the used and I said no we have a contract for 2,200. I make the comment that AAA should hear about this. He then says he refused to work on the car and I should come get it, but I have to pay him for the work he has done for him to release the car. Just to move things forward I agree to the 2,800. He calls the next day and says he wants t rebuild it for the same price. Meaning 2,800. Wednesday he calls and says the parts are too expensive to rebuild and he wants to go back to used. I say fine. That was the original contract. Then he hits me with the final bill of 3,700 for used. Aamco only wants 3,800 for rebuilt. I never agreed on anything but the 2,800.
Any of you legal eagles out there have any advice. I am to pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
Any of you legal eagles out there have any advice. I am to pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
#2
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Did you get any of these estimates in writing?
#3
Lexus Test Driver
^ what he said. lol
Also, don't go to AAMCO. In general, I suggest staying far away from chain stores. Find a local shop that specializes in transmission overhaul.
Also, don't go to AAMCO. In general, I suggest staying far away from chain stores. Find a local shop that specializes in transmission overhaul.
#4
The car is out of town with my daughter. The only thing in writing is a FAX I sent to him Monday afternoon.It stated
"This authorizes you to complete the work discussed at $2800.00 complete." He proceeded on that basis. He requested the FAX and I obliged. There is no other agreement past that point. I am not an attorney, but verbal contracts are binding. Just more difficult to prove.
"This authorizes you to complete the work discussed at $2800.00 complete." He proceeded on that basis. He requested the FAX and I obliged. There is no other agreement past that point. I am not an attorney, but verbal contracts are binding. Just more difficult to prove.
#5
Lexus Champion
I have a 2000 with 156,000 and last Saturday the transmission went. No gear revers or forward. I have AAA and they towed it to a AAA approved facility. Monday they call and said the screen was clogged and they could clean it out but would not give any guarantee as to longevity. I asked about a used and rebuilt unit. It took about an hour and the guy calls back. 4-5 hundred for the clean and refill. 2,200 for the used and about 4,000 for the rebuilt. I told him to go with the used. About 5 hours later he calls and says he now wants 2,800 for the used and I said no we have a contract for 2,200. I make the comment that AAA should hear about this. He then says he refused to work on the car and I should come get it, but I have to pay him for the work he has done for him to release the car. Just to move things forward I agree to the 2,800. He calls the next day and says he wants t rebuild it for the same price. Meaning 2,800. Wednesday he calls and says the parts are too expensive to rebuild and he wants to go back to used. I say fine. That was the original contract. Then he hits me with the final bill of 3,700 for used. Aamco only wants 3,800 for rebuilt. I never agreed on anything but the 2,800.
Any of you legal eagles out there have any advice. I am to pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
Any of you legal eagles out there have any advice. I am to pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
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