Yes, I would of done it myself, IF i didnt work 40 hours a week and have a full load of classes..
I really wanted it done professionally, because I never went though a full swap before and really didnt have the time or experience to do it fast and right the first time around....
REALLY, if I wanted something done half assed I would attempt to do it myself.
BUT UPDATE** as of 1:15 PM Tuesday May 6th, 2008
Steve calls me, I was rather surprised, but I guess one of his buddies saw my post and told him.
Amazing how news flies....
He did not initially apologize for not returning my phone calls for nearly a week, BUT he did own up to realizing that was a bad mistake on his part.
He stated that he left at 4am for business reasons, frankly I really dont care where he went or why he left, its really none of my business, BUT it is my business to know what the HELL IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR!!
Also he left some other person or persons in charge, and they were supposed to be working while he was away, highly unlikely since my car had enough dust on it to hide in a desert, and the mailbox looked like it had enough mail for the entire block....
Moving on, I initially requested that he just pay for my rental car fees and towing, which he refused, I explained to him that I would take it to small claims court if necessary but would rather settle it now.
He seemed adamant on completing the swap today,but I am still weary of letting him complete the swap (rushing, sabotage, lost credibility)
but we agreed that he would do it and take off $200 from the original agreed price to offset my costs from car rental (after the agreed date of completion) so I am not expecting him to pay for rental on the days that i knew my car would be in the shop.
I'm still losing right around $100 bucks or so from the car rental fees, but at this rate i just need my stupid car finished....
I'm still unsure if i'm going to regret letting him complete the job that is wayyy past due...
BUT I will update you on his work, attitude and professionalism for the rest of the job.
But I will say that I will give him CREDIT that at least he owned up to fucking up despite not thinking ahead of leaving a message notifying his customers of his absence.