Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I came across this question on another forum and thought I'd ask it here. When a mechanic does some work on your car do you think they should drive it afterwards to check if their work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Every cars needs to be road tested.... properlly We have to road test cars, its part of our service schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Every cars needs to be road tested.... properlly We have to road test cars, its part of our service schedule Personally I find it a bit odd that someone wouldn't do it... but I've heard a LOT (probably over 10 that I know about) of local garages don't drive the cars. It's not something I've noticed about any trader on here, this is from other peoples experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It also depends on the job thats getting done, say if its a service yeah we have to.. or its got a suspension knock etc but changing the wipers or doing some work inside, then no there's no need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 well, my ex garage test drove my car every time, even after changing my boot lock on 2 occasions!!!! Really disliked the fact it was driven after the bootlock change - the only reason they took it out was because it was modified... they had no excuse when I asked them! Main dealer garage too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I try to avoid driving any customers cars unless vital, especially ones modded by other people, as the more modded the greater chance of something going bang. If I do drive them I prefer, but don't insist, the customer is with me in the car. The number of times people say it does ***add bizarre fault*** at 120 and above and they seriously think I am going to go and check this out on the road.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 If they have done work that requires a road test then fair enough, if not then no it should not be taken out by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Wez's is an exception, I have probably done more miles in it than he has, but don't tell him.... Only kidding Wes, probably done 10 miles tops in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I dont mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I would prefer to be with anyone who took out my car, but if I couldn't be there then it should only be driven with my permission. It's not a hard thing to ask is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I was at a pals garage last year and A Customer came in with an absolutely horrendously body kitted and chavved up Skyline in a lurid green. A Customer wanted him to test drive it to listen for some noise or something. I had to laugh when he emerged from the forecourt driving it with a brown paper bag over his head..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Driven yes, ragged no. And even that depends on the work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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