Comments for Houston Transmission Shops http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com The best place to find a transmission shop in Houston Texas. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:54:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on auto mechanic dispute? by misbhaven http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-443 misbhaven Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-443 I dont understand why he had to take your whole van in the first place to recharge your battery. He should have taken your battery out of your car to his shop and charged it and given you a loaner battery so you could get from point a to point b in the mean time. The battery is only 8 months old!!! I would be questioning whether he gave you a bad battery in the first place. I dont care where you buy your battery from, they ALL are ATLEAST good for a year. Secondly, if she lives close by and always go to the same mechanic he WILL remember her. Unfortunately, if you dont have a receipt for the battery you can do nothing about the situation. Do you have a cancelled check or anything proving you paid this man money? I'm afraid to hear what he charged you $900 for. This is the very reason I do my own work. Auto repair shops are FAMOUS for screwing women over. If you have no proof of paying this man $$ your best bet would be to find any old battery to give to AAA so you can get a new one from them. Your wires are most likely still there, he may have taken the negative wire if it was worn, but those are just as easy to replace as the battery itself. They most likely have fallen down where the battery sits making it look as tho theyre gone. Also, it sounds like you may have a constant draw on your battery even while turned off. this is what keeps draining your battery. If you cant find what is staying on when the key is off, I suggest getting quick release terminals so you can unhook your battery while not in use easily, without having to use a wrench every time. I dont understand why he had to take your whole van in the first place to recharge your battery. He should have taken your battery out of your car to his shop and charged it and given you a loaner battery so you could get from point a to point b in the mean time. The battery is only 8 months old!!! I would be questioning whether he gave you a bad battery in the first place. I dont care where you buy your battery from, they ALL are ATLEAST good for a year.

Secondly, if she lives close by and always go to the same mechanic he WILL remember her.

Unfortunately, if you dont have a receipt for the battery you can do nothing about the situation. Do you have a cancelled check or anything proving you paid this man money? I’m afraid to hear what he charged you $900 for. This is the very reason I do my own work. Auto repair shops are FAMOUS for screwing women over.

If you have no proof of paying this man $$ your best bet would be to find any old battery to give to AAA so you can get a new one from them. Your wires are most likely still there, he may have taken the negative wire if it was worn, but those are just as easy to replace as the battery itself. They most likely have fallen down where the battery sits making it look as tho theyre gone.

Also, it sounds like you may have a constant draw on your battery even while turned off. this is what keeps draining your battery. If you cant find what is staying on when the key is off, I suggest getting quick release terminals so you can unhook your battery while not in use easily, without having to use a wrench every time.

]]> Comment on auto mechanic dispute? by Everything Sportbikes http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-445 Everything Sportbikes Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-445 Sounds to me like there may be some miscommunication and /or expectations that are not in line with reality. The battery may be a cheaper one that has a short warranty and is prorated there after. Although, the battery even if under warranty, typically doesnt include labor costs. Based on the price he was to charge you (60.00), that would only cover one or the other, so it sounds like it was pretty fair what he was doing. As for the other things like the porta potty, thats somthing that you should consider evaluating if you want to keep him as your mechanic. He could not have taken off the connectors, because the van would not be running to even drive away from the shop. Sounds to me like there may be some miscommunication and /or expectations that are not in line with reality. The battery may be a cheaper one that has a short warranty and is prorated there after. Although, the battery even if under warranty, typically doesnt include labor costs. Based on the price he was to charge you (60.00), that would only cover one or the other, so it sounds like it was pretty fair what he was doing. As for the other things like the porta potty, thats somthing that you should consider evaluating if you want to keep him as your mechanic. He could not have taken off the connectors, because the van would not be running to even drive away from the shop.

]]> Comment on auto mechanic dispute? by roger http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-444 roger Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-444 some times, you have to make changes, as to your battery Im not sure what connectors he took, because they are not usually taken off that easily, I suggest you get a battery in the van, he apparently is having some difficulty with your explantation, and the fact that you do not get a written estimate for repairs is leaving you wide open for what is happening. You need to keep records, there is no way a mechanic can remember everything he does to hundreds of cars a year, That 60 dollars you decided to argue about was not the time for that conversation, especially since in his mind he is doing you a favor, I suggest that you call him apologize and get your Van put back together, THEN GET ON DOWN THE ROAD IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT. GET A RECIEPT AND always get an estimate FIRST, BEFORE WORK BEGINGS. some times, you have to make changes, as to your battery Im not sure what connectors he took, because they are not usually taken off that easily, I suggest you get a battery in the van, he apparently is having some difficulty with your explantation, and the fact that you do not get a written estimate for repairs is leaving you wide open for what is happening. You need to keep records, there is no way a mechanic can remember everything he does to hundreds of cars a year, That 60 dollars you decided to argue about was not the time for that conversation, especially since in his mind he is doing you a favor, I suggest that you call him apologize and get your Van put back together, THEN GET ON DOWN THE ROAD IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT. GET A RECIEPT AND always get an estimate FIRST, BEFORE WORK BEGINGS.

]]> Comment on auto mechanic dispute? by norski http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-446 norski Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/auto-mechanic-dispute/#comment-446 If you feel that you have been treated unfairly or fraudulently you should contact your state attorney generals office consumer affairs division and register a complaint. They are there to handle these sorts of situations. The phone call is free and they are there to help the public. Good luck to you. If you feel that you have been treated unfairly or fraudulently you should contact your state attorney generals office consumer affairs division and register a complaint. They are there to handle these sorts of situations. The phone call is free and they are there to help the public. Good luck to you.

]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by Sang K http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-83 Sang K Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-83 Replace the hose first. Then see if you have another leak. If you are not leaking from radiator and hose, it could be leaking into the engine - which is more serious problem. You can take a look at oil level and condition of the oil (oil mixed with water appears to be milky) Replace the hose first. Then see if you have another leak.
If you are not leaking from radiator and hose, it could be leaking into the engine – which is more serious problem. You can take a look at oil level and condition of the oil (oil mixed with water appears to be milky)

]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by MechBob http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-82 MechBob Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-82 Fix That leak or you won't have an engine left! . If that hose is the source of the leak, replace it! It's not hard to do, a new hose, two new clamps and two gallons of anti-freeze. Drain the radiator first when the engine is cold. . If the hose is not leaking, then you need to do a pressure test to find the leak. . Fix That leak or you won’t have an engine left!
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If that hose is the source of the leak, replace it!
It’s not hard to do, a new hose, two new clamps and two gallons of anti-freeze.
Drain the radiator first when the engine is cold.
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If the hose is not leaking, then you need to do a pressure test to find the leak.
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]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by wildcat http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-81 wildcat Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-81 You should fix one leak first, then look for others,if there are any oter leaks theyll be easier to find and youll make less of a mess. You should fix one leak first, then look for others,if there are any oter leaks theyll be easier to find and youll make less of a mess.

]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by DOC FIT IT http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-80 DOC FIT IT Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-80 Yes you can change your radiator by our self. The things you will need is areplacement ,basic tools,antifreeze,transmission fluid,and get a Chilton or Haynes Manual for the year and make of your car. Yes you can change your radiator by our self. The things you will need is areplacement ,basic tools,antifreeze,transmission fluid,and get a Chilton or Haynes Manual for the year and make of your car.

]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by believe me http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-79 believe me Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-79 you could easily due this yourself providing you have the tools mechanical aptitude and patience 1st you need to replace the lower radiator hose then the coolant recovery bottle then pressure test the system you can buy coolant pressure tester at most auto parts stores another option is to have a shop diagnose all the leaks then do the work yourself.gl2u man.I hope you do not have a cracked head do you have white smoke coming out your exhaust? or coolant in the oil? if so you probably need a motor. you could easily due this yourself providing you have the tools mechanical aptitude and patience 1st you need to replace the lower radiator hose then the coolant recovery bottle then pressure test the system you can buy coolant pressure tester at most auto parts stores another option is to have a shop diagnose all the leaks then do the work yourself.gl2u man.I hope you do not have a cracked head do you have white smoke coming out your exhaust? or coolant in the oil? if so you probably need a motor.

]]> Comment on My radiator tank is leaking lots of water very fast.? by blanderswake http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-78 blanderswake Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.houstontransmissionshop.com/my-radiator-tank-is-leaking-lots-of-water-very-fast/#comment-78 Any tear in your radiator hose is gonna leak like a sonofagun! There's a lot of pressure in there. Get a new hose! Any tear in your radiator hose is gonna leak like a sonofagun! There’s a lot of pressure in there. Get a new hose!

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