Hi Mary, If they were able to get it "purring like a kitten" after the tank install then you think that they would be able to get it running for you when you come to pick it up. At the very least they could put a charger on it for you. You need more data about the rake failure: Are they seized? is the pedal squishy? is it leaking somewhere? Is the fluid low? $20-$40 to pay for a brake inspection wouldn't be unreasonable, and would be a value-added item to help sell the vehicle. Once you know more about the problem you will have a better idea of how to deal with it. Towing it to another shop might be a good idea. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/75/77/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato" www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia www.busesofthecorn.com
On 30-Oct-06, at 1:48 PM, Mary Holbert wrote: > They have installed the tank(the grommets had to be ordered because > they > were not included with tank). It is all put back together. He says > it purrs like > a kitten when started up. They do not know what is wrong with > brakes. I > suggested coming to get it, he said it would be dangerous to drive. > Plus he said > I would have to jump it off as the battery is/ was dead when I had > it towed > there. I have AAA so I could have it towed to another shop. These > guys messed > with the brakes before they got to the tank replacement. I am > terribly > frustrated at this point, and YES I was/am planning to sell it > when I do get it > back..I just didn't for see this being the headache it has turned > into... > > He said they would do whatever I wanted them to do...I told him I > would call > him back... |
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