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req: Mechanic

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  • 21-04-2007 3:15pm
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    MOH
    Registered Users Posts: 6,464 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know a reliable mechanic in Dublin in the Beaumont area?
    We're buying a second hand car and the guy who was supposed to be checking it out for us today didn't turn up. When we called him, he told us he had "better things to do with his time than look at cars".
    So any mechanic in the area who actually doesn't mind looking at cars would be welcome.


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    junkyard
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    Most mechanics won't check out cars anymore due to liability issues as they could be sued if a problem arose that they didn't spot. Your best bet is to get the AA or RAC to check it out for you, it's not very expensive and they do a good job.


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    cjt156
    Registered Users Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭cjt156


    W@nkers like this should be named & shamed. Why not just say up front he's not interested in doing this PAYING job. Always best to use tradesmen with a personal recommendation whenever possible.

    ditto on the AA/RAC - at least their word is something they will stand over.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    heres the link to the AA page
    http://www.aaireland.ie/technical2006/default.asp


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    maly07@poczta.o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭maly07@poczta.o


    Next time ring guys @ carcheck.ie - absolutely fantastic service!
    Rang them at 11am and at 6pm i had the detailed report ready!
    And it was only 150 quid! Def recommend them to anyone :)


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    maly07@poczta.o wrote:
    Next time ring guys @ carcheck.ie - absolutely fantastic service!
    Rang them at 11am and at 6pm i had the detailed report ready!
    And it was only 150 quid! Def recommend them to anyone :)

    Sounds good but there in limerick :cool:


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    Darragh29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Darragh29


    drdre wrote:
    heres the link to the AA page
    http://www.aaireland.ie/technical2006/default.asp

    Charge over 300 Euro for a basic check, rip off.


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    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭junkyard


    If there's a comeback, i.e. something they overlooked, you can take issue with whoever tested it so they have to cover themselves and make a profit. 300 euros is a small price to pay considering you'd spend thousands on a car. I know I'd pay it if I was serious about buying a car and I work on them for a living.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    drdre wrote:
    Sounds good but there in limerick :cool:

    I think they provide a nationwide service. Give them a ring and ask.


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    maly07@poczta.o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭maly07@poczta.o


    drdre wrote:
    Sounds good but there in limerick :cool:


    Yup u right, but they went nationwide recently, give them a ring early enough in the morning and they will sort u out on the same day!


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    B_Rubble
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭B_Rubble


    he guy who was carcheck dot ie is now http://www.carcheckireland.com/default.php. He is a guy based in Limerick. It costs 150Euro. You get a full run down. He is pretty excellent when it comes to routing out con-men. USed to do assessments for insurance companies I think. Very quick to arrange check. Very quick to report back. He phones you after the check, then sends a hard copy.
    Saved my bacon once and gave me some excellent bargaining info on a second occasion.


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