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Blackhearted · 08-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Ok, so a few months ago i went to the mechanic to get my alternator belt replaced on my 1g R/T Na, and about last week there was this sudden like bump and my car started to wobble. So after a few hours of procrastinating, i went and took the bolt cover off only to find that two of the five bolts had broken off.

This is what i found when i took the hubcap off

Then to further inspection i saw what the damage was

And to my knowledge, the mechanic that worked on my car at this shop was the last person to take my tire off and put it back on. I'm thinking that maybe he/she did it incorrectly and that caused the bolts to break from force... I have never had anything like this happen to me before so i honestly don't know what to do, i'm thinking about contacting a lawyer first and then talking to the shop. Some backstory, i had gotten the rotors and brake pads replaced about two years ago but they told me that everything looked fine, and besides that i also had an alternator replaced at this same shop which is now leaking again... Does anyone on here have any experience in dealing with situations like this? What should i do? How much would a repair like this cost? In parts and what not?

Edit: I also forgot to mention that the shop in question has a 90 day warranty for work done to vehicles and it hasn't been 90 days yet... So I'm leaning towards talking to them first before consulting a lawyer but i honestly don't know what would be best from a lawyers standpoint.

cbehnken · 08-25-2008, 05:27 PM

1. Talk to him nicely see if he'll help you.

2. If not, just replace them, it isn't hard or expensive or worth getting a lawyer.

Blackhearted · 08-25-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cbehnken

1. Talk to him nicely see if he'll help you.

2. If not, just replace them, it isn't hard or expensive or worth getting a lawyer.

About how much does something like that cost parts and labor?

helmvr4 · 08-25-2008, 05:29 PM

id confront the mechanic first, polite yet to the point . from the pics one would assume he way over torqued the lug nuts , but what prolly happened was he didnt really tighten them at all and as the wheel wobbled on a different axis it snapped off the lugs u should geta full refund and a new hub

Drweldin · 08-25-2008, 05:40 PM

What everyone else said....ask him nicely to fix the issue....unless
he's a total ass, he should be happy to....

Blackhearted · 08-25-2008, 05:47 PM

How much does something like this cost to get fixed?

Drweldin · 08-25-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhearted

How much does something like this cost to get fixed?

Assuming only the studs need to be replaced, $10 parts, 1/2 or so labor...so $40 or so....

Steve '93ES · 08-25-2008, 07:29 PM

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besides that i also had an alternator replaced at this same shop which is now leaking again...

I hate it when alternators leak. It's almost as bad as when the juice runs out of the wall sockets and gets stains all over the wall..

etecnifibre · 08-25-2008, 07:51 PM

I'd say if it happened "a few months" ago, he's gonna say "not my fault". Just buy some new studs and replace them.

andyvr4 · 08-25-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve '93ES

I hate it when alternators leak. It's almost as bad as when the juice runs out of the wall sockets and gets stains all over the wall..

That caught my attention as well.

I'd definitely question the mechanic if he's telling you that the alternator is leaking as there's no fluid in an alternator so there's no way that the alternator can leak anything

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08-25-2008, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blackhearted New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Faulty Mechanic work Talk to lawyer first? Pics Inside- Ok, so a few months ago i went to the mechanic to get my alternator belt replaced on my 1g R/T Na, and about last week there was this sudden like bump and my car started to wobble. So after a few hours of procrastinating, i went and took the bolt cover off only to find that two of the five bolts had broken off. This is what i found when i took the hubcap off Then to further inspection i saw what the damage was And to my knowledge, the mechanic that worked on my car at this shop was the last person to take my tire off and put it back on. I'm thinking that maybe he/she did it incorrectly and that caused the bolts to break from force... I have never had anything like this happen to me before so i honestly don't know what to do, i'm thinking about contacting a lawyer first and then talking to the shop. Some backstory, i had gotten the rotors and brake pads replaced about two years ago but they told me that everything looked fine, and besides that i also had an alternator replaced at this same shop which is now leaking again... Does anyone on here have any experience in dealing with situations like this? What should i do? How much would a repair like this cost? In parts and what not? Edit: I also forgot to mention that the shop in question has a 90 day warranty for work done to vehicles and it hasn't been 90 days yet... So I'm leaning towards talking to them first before consulting a lawyer but i honestly don't know what would be best from a lawyers standpoint.

08-25-2008, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
cbehnken Forest Gump Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau Mo Drives: 1992 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (45)	Re: Faulty Mechanic work Talk to lawyer first? Pics Inside- 1. Talk to him nicely see if he'll help you. 2. If not, just replace them, it isn't hard or expensive or worth getting a lawyer. __________________ Power: DSM 13G/DR650 Combo, EVO 560cc injectors, SAFC I, K&N, Ebay Downpipe, ATR Dual Catback, no cats, DN Y-Pipe, HKS SSQV, HKS EVC 5 at 14.5PSI, Walbro 255 with AN Bulkhead 8.07 @ 85.55 1/8th mile 1.84 60FT Suspension: KYB GR-2 - Tein S-Techs, Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, AWS Delete Drivetrain: RPS Street Max, M.W. 300m O/S, Seattle F&R Poly Mounts Etc: Roller Bearing Short Shifter Smokinvr-4 Corner box, 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch sub, Eclipse Headunit Leatherseats.com Charcoal/Dove Grey Interior, 99 front end/lights/wing/sideskirts/doorcaps Maintenance New VSS, all 60K stuff, new 1st,2nd, 3rd syncro, trans seals, oil pump, rod and main bearings. Mobile 1 10w40, Redline MTL in trans, 85w90 Coastal GL5 in transfer case and rear

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helmvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Albuquerque Drives: 93 vr4,turbo mustang Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Faulty Mechanic work Talk to lawyer first? Pics Inside- id confront the mechanic first, polite yet to the point . from the pics one would assume he way over torqued the lug nuts , but what prolly happened was he didnt really tighten them at all and as the wheel wobbled on a different axis it snapped off the lugs u should geta full refund and a new hub __________________ dr stage 3 heads, steet cams ,cam gears ,evo 3's 660's street beast 20 lbs w meth a

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08-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
etecnifibre In Training Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, IN Drives: 99 3/4 Ton Silverado Trader Rating: (64)	Re: Faulty Mechanic work Talk to lawyer first? Pics Inside- I'd say if it happened "a few months" ago, he's gonna say "not my fault". Just buy some new studs and replace them. __________________ Stealth owners....Get vinyl lettering for your calipers!