Garage work

[lou4]

Hi took car into garage to have work done. Drove it to garage needed head and pistons they have done that work. But can't get car started now. They have been told it's because car has been off the battery fir so long. They have had the car for 7 weeks now. Will I have to pay if they can't get car started

[trt]

Because the car has been off the battery for so long!!!!

Never heard of that one before, do the mechanics wear cowboy hats?

[chas2008]

what vehicle is this ?? some vehicles that have had the battery disconnected for a long period of time need resetting back up on the factory computer diagnostic system, having said that, 7 weeks to do head and pistons ??

[rnchugg]

"Because the car has been off the battery for so long"
im sorry but you are being strung along here. What a complete load of BS. ANY even minor garage would have a boost pack and even the most of knackered batterys charged, jumped or even replaced. 7 Weeks!!!! To me it sounds more like they have done something else and are now trying to "BUY" time to sort it out. I would go there tomoz morning and demand to see the manager and find out whats happening. If you know ANYONE else in the motor trade that knows about engines try and take them along with you, that way they will not try and talk technicall. Good luck and please let us know

[TWR]

There are a few things here, Fuel, is it picking up fuel, have they got the timing out in-turn valves hitting the pistons, regards the battery, as them is it made of chocolate! they are taking the PSS Lou4, when & if you get the car back make sure that you get a warranty for the work done, & make sure it's in writing I can smell a rat here! have you taken it to an agent?

[vignon]

Are you with the AA or Rac ring them and see if they can help by having an engineer go with you,or am I thinking of the old days.