13.04.2006, 17:08
hello all,.
I am currently on vacation ....and got a phone call from mannfred kubetschek at stingray corvettes...
I took my 92 LT1 automatic in two weeks ago WITH a rebuilt transmission in a crate, a NEW Meziere water pump, new alternator, a brand new set of polyeurethane bushings, and half the interior torn apart to reach the heater core (I also provided a brand new one). I had attempted to replace the heater core myself but ran out of time and patience as I had a vacation coming up that I didnt want to spoil and I wanted my car ready for this spring before heading out to Iraq in June.
I asked how many hours it would take for this work, and he estimated somewhere around 15 to 20 hours, at his rate of 50 euro per hour, and it would be ready in 10 days. 10 days later I visited and they were JUST starting to work on the heater core, and he said it would be ready the next evening, which I highly doubted. Next day he called me asking for more time. I granted him a FULL WEEK to get everything done since I was headed to Spain. I got the call today that its almost finished and I can pick it up friday afternoon after the suspension had been adjusted, which he outsourced to another shop. Fair enough since I had all the bushings replaced, right? He also mentioned the rebuilt tranny had minor problems that he would describe to me upon my arrival. He said the heater core gave the most problem because they had to take out most of the dash to reach it, which I am aware of, but did half the work for.
so when I asked what the final tally was, he said it took 92 hours, and that the charge without tax, if I provided a VAT form, would be 4800 Euro.
Does this sound right for work of this magnitude? a tranny replacement, heater core replacement, installation of an electric pump, alternator, and new set of bushings?
If anyone can inform me of my legal rights in regards to this situation it would be most appreciated. You can email me at pagey1969@aol.com. I have called a german friend of mine to go with me to the shop this weekend so that he could be witness and read any forms or documentation. thanks
marc
I am currently on vacation ....and got a phone call from mannfred kubetschek at stingray corvettes...
I took my 92 LT1 automatic in two weeks ago WITH a rebuilt transmission in a crate, a NEW Meziere water pump, new alternator, a brand new set of polyeurethane bushings, and half the interior torn apart to reach the heater core (I also provided a brand new one). I had attempted to replace the heater core myself but ran out of time and patience as I had a vacation coming up that I didnt want to spoil and I wanted my car ready for this spring before heading out to Iraq in June.
I asked how many hours it would take for this work, and he estimated somewhere around 15 to 20 hours, at his rate of 50 euro per hour, and it would be ready in 10 days. 10 days later I visited and they were JUST starting to work on the heater core, and he said it would be ready the next evening, which I highly doubted. Next day he called me asking for more time. I granted him a FULL WEEK to get everything done since I was headed to Spain. I got the call today that its almost finished and I can pick it up friday afternoon after the suspension had been adjusted, which he outsourced to another shop. Fair enough since I had all the bushings replaced, right? He also mentioned the rebuilt tranny had minor problems that he would describe to me upon my arrival. He said the heater core gave the most problem because they had to take out most of the dash to reach it, which I am aware of, but did half the work for.
so when I asked what the final tally was, he said it took 92 hours, and that the charge without tax, if I provided a VAT form, would be 4800 Euro.
Does this sound right for work of this magnitude? a tranny replacement, heater core replacement, installation of an electric pump, alternator, and new set of bushings?
If anyone can inform me of my legal rights in regards to this situation it would be most appreciated. You can email me at pagey1969@aol.com. I have called a german friend of mine to go with me to the shop this weekend so that he could be witness and read any forms or documentation. thanks
marc