Took my van in for a gas leak a few months ago. At first they said they would do for $50 it was an easy fix. Then they had me come out the next day, and it jumped to $280 because it had to be an OEM line w disconnects. I went home to try and come up with the money, called him back and asked if he would do it for $225. I knew he would because I saw on his sheet while I was there his notes where he had doubled the cost of the part. (I should have left then) He agreed. The fix didn't work. I came back the next day and they used adhesive to fix the line. I should have known better then too. About a week ago I had a leak from the other end of the line. However I crawled up underneath and saw a clamp and figured it just needed to be tightened..I did and it was no problem...but then I got to thinking what is up with the disconnect OEM line no clamps...hmm. Oh well Im a busy guy...this morning leaking again from the original spot. Took it in...and they said it was NOT the line...it was definitely the fuel pump, and they would not fix it again because it was a different spot, therefore a new problem. This time it was a fuel filter for $689 to fix. Plus while I was at it I needed a tie rod, plugs and wires, and had an oil leak for a grand total of $1300. I looked the guy in the eye and said you're sure it's a fuel pump. And he affirmed it. I took it to another mechanic. He told me they never installed an oem line, some line they cut and clamped, it was hanging down and as it wiggled from driving it was coming loose. The fuel pump was fine as was my tie rod and I had no oil leak. He gave me the option of buying the OEM part from the dealership or charging me $25 to clamp it in a second place and then secure the line so it would hang and make it wiggle. He told me if a dealer sold the car like that it would have been against the law. He also said that they were either liars and thieves, or complete idiots. I am thinking all of the above. I am so mad I can hardly breathe as I type this. They took complete advantage of me, and they will you too.
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