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aznnoodleboi · 12-03-2012, 04:17 PM

Ok, sorry to make this thread but need a quick suggestion on what to do if im getting scammed by a transmission shop that just keeps adding cost to the original repair cost. What can i do to get my car out for the original cost or if there is a way to bluff him out by reporting to BBB, having his ASE revoked, monitored or a small claims lawsuit?

Story : I dropped a BMW 2001 323ci at a local transmission shop because the reverse went out (Very common problem on this car). They took a look and gave me a estimate repair of $1300 for a rebuild transmission, rebuild kit included with parts and labor. I gave the okay and talked with the owner and he made sure if he cannot do this job, it will be $500 to put back together and $1300 max.

2 days later they called me and said there is much more problems inside and that its going to cost $2100. The reverse drum is broken apart and pieces are flew around damaging the whole transmission... Im thinking BS, so i did some research and looking at the DIY repair on the reverse problem online. Yes the rings break apart but they are contained in a housing.. no way could it fly around and break more then the reverse drum.

I went down there and talked to him and called his BS.. he was speechless. I told him FK the rebuild, just throw a new drum and charge me the original cost or i take my car elsewhere.

He switched out the drim and now he called me again today saying my radiator is broken. Ok whatever.. poor some water in and let me drive home, im already done with you guys but no, the thermostat is broken and the transmission thermostat is broken, some housing, some this and that and it will forsure overheat. The car never had any radiator problems or overheating issue... wtf.

Im fking pissed and sorry for venting here but if anyone can help with suggestion it would be greatly appreciated.

12-03-2012, 04:17 PM	#1
aznnoodleboi Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Repair shop Scam... What to do Ok, sorry to make this thread but need a quick suggestion on what to do if im getting scammed by a transmission shop that just keeps adding cost to the original repair cost. What can i do to get my car out for the original cost or if there is a way to bluff him out by reporting to BBB, having his ASE revoked, monitored or a small claims lawsuit? Story : I dropped a BMW 2001 323ci at a local transmission shop because the reverse went out (Very common problem on this car). They took a look and gave me a estimate repair of $1300 for a rebuild transmission, rebuild kit included with parts and labor. I gave the okay and talked with the owner and he made sure if he cannot do this job, it will be $500 to put back together and $1300 max. 2 days later they called me and said there is much more problems inside and that its going to cost $2100. The reverse drum is broken apart and pieces are flew around damaging the whole transmission... Im thinking BS, so i did some research and looking at the DIY repair on the reverse problem online. Yes the rings break apart but they are contained in a housing.. no way could it fly around and break more then the reverse drum. I went down there and talked to him and called his BS.. he was speechless. I told him FK the rebuild, just throw a new drum and charge me the original cost or i take my car elsewhere. He switched out the drim and now he called me again today saying my radiator is broken. Ok whatever.. poor some water in and let me drive home, im already done with you guys but no, the thermostat is broken and the transmission thermostat is broken, some housing, some this and that and it will forsure overheat. The car never had any radiator problems or overheating issue... wtf. Im fking pissed and sorry for venting here but if anyone can help with suggestion it would be greatly appreciated.