Hi
Just got a problem with one of my wheels. i got Mags the other day and i went to paint the caliper and i could not get the lock nut off. so i went back to where i purchased the mags and asked them to have a look. the stupid F#@k wit snaped off my stud (screw thing) so now im down a nut (on the wheel lol), and i had to buy another set of lock nuts. dose anyone know how to put a new stud in? coz old mate wanted to charge me $150.

cheers

An old mate who charges $150 was never a mate :lol:

sorry - but if he snapped it - shouldnt he pay for it?

he told me that it was a common magna fault and its not their fault and i have to pay. It only snapped off coz the D#ck head crossed the thred on it when they put the mags on. they refuse to pay for it.

dont ever go to "bob and tom's tyre power".

bastards

yeh a "common magna fault" my ass

Trav

Small claims tribunal will fix them up.

Unless they have an engineers certificate stating that it is a common fault and not the fault of the dickhead, then the court will rule in your favour.

Even just the threat to take them to court will see results I reckon.

he told me that it was a common magna fault and its not their fault and i have to pay. It only snapped off coz the D#ck head crossed the thred on it when they put the mags on. they refuse to pay for it.

dont ever go to "bob and tom's tyre power".
consumer affairs, take photos asap and get quotes (written) for repair. :badgrin:

Thanks for the hint to avoid such dorks. I occasionally drive up to Shoal Bay past Newcastle.
But - act soon just like all the other guys say. Keep cool and try to get them to put something in writing, like a work report or what ever - you need written evidence, not verbal.
And THEN hammer them.
Magna fault my ass too!!!!
8)

thanx everyone for the advice. i will see what i can pull out of my hat. hopfully it will be a spud gun with a thousand spuds so i can shoot him in the eye a few times. (muhahahaha)

:)

seriously - get the consumer (what's it called?) place to give them a call on your behalf.

what they're saying is just shit - they should pay for any damage caused as a result of THEIR actions.

To change the stud the hub has to be released from the wheel braring to get the clearance to insert it.
This will mean new wheel bearings on that side as well.
Depending on the model may be cheaper to go to the wreckers and get a new hub/knuckle assy.

Threaten to take them to court (i'll represent you, :lol: :lol: - only a couple of years to go on my law degree).
But seriously, you have a clear case against them in negligence. All the required elements are easily enough to establish. All you need is a
1. A duty of care - there is authority establishing this is proved in any situation of customer and retailer/seller
2. A Breach of the Duty - Clearly in breaking the F*&N thing bhe breached the duty
3. Remoteness - the dameage suffered by you is not too remote. i.e. it is to be expected that the guy breaking it would effect you.
Sue the F*%&R :evil:
:lol: :lol:

hrmm if he knew it was a 'common magna fault' why did he brake it? He should have known about it and made sure he didnt brake it.. what a spastic.

I will go down there within the week and have a go at em. i will make them fix it. all i have to do is give my biceps a little flex and he will get knocked out

Hi people

just went down to the stupid car place and spoke to the manager, i had a good old chat to him and he agreed to fix the problem for free. coz i rung mitsubishi australia and they said it was a load of bull sh*t. thanx everyone for your help!!!!!!

cheers

Good to hear mate! :D

mooowahhahaaH!! good on ya mate. nice to hear that people are finally sticking up for themselves and kicking dodgy businesses in the teeth...

just an idea, did you print off this forum just to show them how stupid they sound? both candarin and 97'Xec make very good points