We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Report a mechanic ?

Misteek
Misteek Posts: 206
Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
Forumite
How can I report a mechanic who has done botch jobs ?

Comments

  • FlorayG
    FlorayG Posts: 2,401
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Forumite
    You can report him to the company he works for
    If he is a sole trader there's nothing you can do except 'report' him all over local social media but be careful not to get emotional, just state facts that he can't dispute
    Or you can take him to small claims court if you have evidence from another mechanic that the job was definitely botched
  • Mark_d
    Mark_d Posts: 2,748
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    Forumite
    Misteek said:
    How can I report a mechanic who has done botch jobs ?
    I would go to Citizen's Advice in the first instance and they can escalate to Trading Standards.
    What is your reason for wanting to report this mechanic?  Are you wanting to get poor workmanship rectified or is it more about protecting/warning other consumers?
  • Misteek
    Misteek Posts: 206
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Forumite
    Mark_d said:
    Misteek said:
    How can I report a mechanic who has done botch jobs ?
    I would go to Citizen's Advice in the first instance and they can escalate to Trading Standards.
    What is your reason for wanting to report this mechanic?  Are you wanting to get poor workmanship rectified or is it more about protecting/warning other consumers?
    Thank you.

    I have evidence he did a botch job.

    So both of the reasons above.
  • Out of curiosity did he tell you he was going to basically glue the split pipe?
    it does seem like a poor level of service should of just replaced it.
    £2820/£4000 0% 24 months pay £150 HSBC
    £2,100/£3000 0% 27 months pay £150 M&S
    £3,050/£4000 0% 27 months pay £150 HALI
    £2,200/£7250 0% 14 months pay £60  RBS
    £990/£2000 28% Zable closed  £60 
    mortgage £22,000/£89,000 2 years left 
  • Misteek
    Misteek Posts: 206
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Forumite
    magpies79 said:
    Out of curiosity did he tell you he was going to basically glue the split pipe?
    it does seem like a poor level of service should of just replaced it.
    No he didnt
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 355.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 456.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 248.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 605.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 179K Life & Family
  • 263.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.