[wiseguy]

An undercover investigation into UK car garages suggests the vast majority miss simple mechanical faults, consumer watchdog Which? has said.

Which? found 48% of garages failed spot brake fluid was at the minimum level; 68% did not inflate the nearly flat spare tyre; 57% missed a blown reversing light bulb, and the low pressure in the nearside rear tyre was missed by 21%.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11052430

have you had any similar expierences

[Hairyloon]

What did they take the cars in for?
Bit rich to expect them to check the brake fluid & spare tire if you've gone in for a new wiper blade.

If you're in for a service, then fair enough, they should find it.

Without that information, the whole report is pretty pointless.

Maybe it is newspapers that need tougher regulation?

[harrygarner]

Yes without doubt,and the Dept of Transport should get its finger out on this issue, there are a lot of cowboys out ther who rip people off on a regular basis, students are a prime target,its been going on for years and shows no signs of being averted,and with cars now more complex than ever you have no choice than to place yourself in these peoples hands,best advice is to find someone who is reliable and honest then stick to them like glue.

[Hairyloon]

Originally Posted by harrygarner

with cars now more complex than ever you have no choice than to place yourself in these peoples hands,best advice is to find someone who is reliable and honest then stick to them like glue.

Nah, best advice is to get an older car that is not so complex... and a box of spanners.

[harrygarner]

Originally Posted by Hairyloon

Nah, best advice is to get an older car that is not so complex... and a box of spanners.

good advice,

[Sean Hughes]

My wife came home yesterday and said she had paid £150 for a service, £90 of which was just for labour. I was not happy

[Joe]

Blimey Sean, that's a bit steep on the labour! My old Saab used to cost me around about 300 per service, that was between turbochargers disintegrating.

[Sean Hughes]

I know mate, believe me I will be having words with him