Any recommendations-mechanic in St.Albans (Herts) for a customer.

[NOACROSS 414]

Any recommendations for a sensible rate mechanic who would want to fit discs & pads all round to a customer’s car?

A nice enough bloke but a worrier. He is complaining of squeeking brakes and has been quoted daft money. (They passed with no advisories)

I’ve agreed to pay for the parts (not the labour) because I’m mad/soft, he is talking about drivng it back to us on the south coast!  I’d rather just send him the parts and find him a local independent that won’t rip him off. 

Any help greatly appreciated if anyone is in that area. 

Is that near you Nick?

[It's me 615]

if you fit customer parts then you have to warrant them 

most garages will not fit customer parts because of any legal implications if parts fail plus they lose 15% mark up min

best advice is if they want to bring it back let them and get your mechanic to chamfer the edge of the pads and possibly fit a new anti rattle kit

[NOACROSS 414]

Thanks for that Dave. I don’t disagree with you and don’t mind paying for supply and fit. 

I mentioned someone could grind off the edge as you say (the pads are almost new) but the customer couldn’t find anyone who didn’t just want to fit new and this suggestion seemed to be received as a sub-par, somewhat cowboy suggestion to him.

If he brings it back- so be it as you say but thought I’d ask. 

Thanks again  -appreciate your reply  

 

[NOACROSS 414]

Thanks Tradex. 

Yes, you’re right of course but it’s a four hour round trip for the guy (assuming a clear run from London Colney) and then  plus what-a couple of hours waiting at the workshop and living with him? 

Best part of a whole day for him and fuel. 

He’s prepared to do it at a push so might have to be if I can’t find a willing mechanic as I say. 

Edited October 11, 2018 by NOACROSS

[rich89 11]

Bridge Motors in Frogmore. 

 

That's who we use for run of the mill stuff. 

Moosh, one of the owners us a good guy.

 

[NOACROSS 414]

Ha- typical.  He's already been there and got quoted retail.  I'll ring them and see if I can twist their arm....thanks again though.

[NOACROSS 414]

A big public thanks to Super- Nick M.K. for sorting this direct with my customer for me. Legend.

[Area 51 33]

1 hour ago, NOACROSS said:

A big public thanks to Super- Nick M.K. for sorting this direct with my customer for me. Legend.

What a brilliant forum, words fail me! Well done both!

[Rory RSC 596]

That is the benefit of this set up when Traders work together.

Nik is a top guy.

[umesh 336]

1 hour ago, NOACROSS said:

A big public thanks to Super- Nick M.K. for sorting this direct with my customer for me. Legend.

Awesome ! #teamwork just as it should be all working together!

[Nick M.K. 574]

1 hour ago, NOACROSS said:

A big public thanks to Super- Nick M.K. for sorting this direct with my customer for me. Legend.

No problem. 

My apologies in advance if his wife's next car gets supplied by us :-) 

If it happens I will pay you our usual introducer's bonus of course. 

[EPV 631]

3 hours ago, Rory RSC said:

That is the benefit of this set up when Traders work together.

Nik is a top guy.

He really is.

[justlooking 48]

well done Nik, top bloke! love it.

[metcars 397]

Bloody foreigners coming over here starting businesses and helping others along by being gentlemanly and helpful above and beyond. The country's going to rack and ruin!

[Stalker 180]

On 10/17/2018 at 11:24 AM, Nick M.K. said:

If it happens I will pay you our usual introducer's bonus of course. 

A cuppa at BCA Blackbushe?

[Nick M.K. 574]

18 minutes ago, Stalker said:

A cuppa at BCA Blackbushe?

Are you kidding??? It's enough that I pay their buyer's fees, I refuse to pay their catering prices until I get a Black account. 

I meant something more reasonable like 2% of the sale price. 

[Stalker 180]

14 hours ago, Nick M.K. said:

I meant something more reasonable like 2% of the sale price. 

At our place that represents pretty much the nett profit

[Dave2302 387]