Engine fitting price.

[bluedirtydigit]

For that money I assume you will be taking it back to be finished properly?

[dbz864]

Faggie ive known you for very nearly 30yrs when i was just getting into vws,you where an expert then but you are a LOT older than me!I only live 50 miles away will you come and work on my vans on a goodwill gesture basis!Ive got plenty to do.Come on down.

[pionte]

Thats shameful ! If the job was actually done properly then yes maybe ... its a lot of money but things can go wrong and take time to fix, but for any mechanic to release a vehicle with such fundamental problems is just plain wrong.

I found this place quite close to mine, it offers reconditioned engines and a fitting price of £150. That seems remarkably good value, Ive no idea how good they are but just wanted to highlite the difference to what you have paid.
http://www.elitevw.com/products.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As said, if the job was actually finished then maybe.... but basically all he has done is bolted it in place, no set up , as for not bleeding the system thats like a surgeon not bothering to stich a patient up after surgery . Bad things could happen !

Did you pay by credit card? if so there may be some recourse through them ? paying for a service but not actually getting value for money . Im no expect so take advice from citizens advice before going down that route , if you can.

Good luck.

Martin.

[Bluebell65]

Hi peeps, Sorry ive been away for a while and neglected posting. Martin i paid cash to the first guy so wont hold my breath on any recourse lol. Good news though is I finally got my van into Davis Mylett (Thanks Mick) local vw man in whom i have total trust. He has fixed the cutting out ( live feed wire was missing ) oil leak, bled her properly, mot and welding dont all for a very fair price. Unfortunately in my wisdom????? I stuck in two new bulbs and switch which promptly melted and damaged dash circuit. I have replaced old bulbs and switch as a temp fix but my next quest is now to upgrade headlights and replace dash pod circuit. Arghhh!! the word fool jumps to mind.

[HarryMann]

Good luck bluebell... for sticking with it.

The price for fixing your car's wee fault looks like he's a bit of charlatan. I would make him aware you are far from happy that the job was unfinished... the only excuse would be that the engine was not a good one or there were fundamental problems with the installation in the first place.

Ask for a refund on that basis... unfinished job as another garage has itemised.

[Bluebell65]

Thanks Harrymann. I intend to give him a ring today but i dont expect any joy. Think i will be chalking this one up to experience and moving on much more cautiously in future lol. I have finished the inside so im taking her away this weekend ( not too far just in case ) and hope i can rebuild my dented confidence in driving her.