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Post by step_change » Tue May 21, 2019 12:50 pm

Wow, I read the thread fully. Yes, the same Mike I dealt with. I can't believe it, Mike was a top bloke. He must have some personal issues or financial problems going on.... No excuse though to ignore your biggest source of business... aka this forum! So out of character. He did some stuff for me for free and even advised me not to have something done that he could have charged me for.....
No idea, just very odd. Life is indeed strange sometimes.
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Post by jasono » Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:06 pm

I am a newbie to the site. I didn't expect to see the issues in this thread. I saw him Before I read this thread.
I am not here to stir old wounds ? up so mods please delete my posting if you think appropriate.

The Zedshed is listed as forum services so I visited this thread to tell my recent personal experience.
I see no reason why I shouldn't carry on.
I contacted mike recently about get a key cut and for some advice , it was a short notice request .
He had some jobs booked in that day However if I was able to go over he would be able to fit me in if I was able to wait for a gap between jobs.
He sorted me a new key at forum price and ran a diagnostic with some of the faults I had with warning light airbag, headlight etc
I found him friendly , knowledgable and helpful with advice. offered me prices/ time frames for some jobs and tips / ideas how to fix some faults myself. I have also recently bought some parts for which I paid upfront and they were delivered promptly and were as described.

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Post by SonnyA85 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:56 pm

I had my VANOS done by Mike at his house. He seemed a top bloke and he had at least 2 other customers turn up on the day too. Looking back I do think his prices may have been a little high but he did a great job albeit he did break my thermostat and he replaced it with one from his own car. I was overall satisfied with his service and expertise. He re-attached my air pipe which was apparently loose. Must have been from a previous garage who forgot to tighten it back up and he was surprised my engine wasn't overheating or throwing an error code. So I understand mistakes do happen and I usually give people the benefit of the doubt.

However to not respond to someone for months and then to be taken to court is unforgivable. I'm sorry for everything rocket had to go through and tbh rocket i'm glad you stuck with it until the end. A lot of people would have given up over £400 but the principle is what really mattered.

I hope Mike turns himself around, but with that kind of track record over something so trivial he must have had money issues. God knows how with the amount of cash in hand and business he was getting alongside having no overheads working at home. He never even responded to messages from people who stuck by him. You cannot regain the same level of trust after something like that.

I would have gladly went back to him again but not now. Luckily I have found someone who is the most honest mechanic I have ever met closeby in Glasgow. He's that good I think I'll stick with BMW's just so I can go to him in future.

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Post by Tom Dick » Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:15 am

I had a trip over to see Mike on Saturday with a non working roof, 40 minutes later he's done a great job. Diagnosed, repaired, lubricated, topped up & relocated. Well worth the 240 mile round trip.

We bought this car as the history showed that it had a main dealer fitted new motor 2 years ago. It now works better than it ever has done.

If you've ever any problems, the Zed Shed is where you need to be. :thumbsup:

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Post by scootr » Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:52 am

Sounds great - wish there was a Zed Shed near me :)
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Post by Dialekt » Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:03 pm

Sorry to open up an old thread. But this guy took £250 deposit off me for a z4m bumper and now won’t return my calls or answer my text messages. I won’t be waiting for bailiffs however.

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Post by Dialekt » Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:03 pm

Sorry to open up an old thread. But this guy took £250 deposit off me for a z4m bumper and now won’t return my calls or answer my text messages. I won’t be waiting for bailiffs however.

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Post by kis » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:12 pm

Like most places, it's best to deal with Paypal as this covers you. I've had a similar experience on facebook market place before (not with Mike). I think they actually blocked me, as messages never went through and I could never find the person despite having his email and his full name. On the flip side, I've sold things on facebook and people have paid in friends and family...

If you paid paypal then just report it through their resolution centre? If not then I'd recommend visiting in person? By all accounts Mike seems very busy and you'll get far better results when dealing in person. Good luck!
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Post by Dialekt » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:28 pm

I’ve gone through PayPal and luckily got cover. But I’d prefer the bumper I paid a deposit for. He’s 45 minutes away from me but will be paying him a visit regardless. No one is that busy that they can’t send a text message.

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Post by Steve169 » Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:54 am

Might be in here but didn't see it, how much for a vanos refurbishment?

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Post by Dialekt » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:46 am

Steve169 wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:54 am Might be in here but didn't see it, how much for a vanos refurbishment?

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I would save your breath. The guy doesn’t even come on here anymore by the looks of it. Or answer his phone. 😂😂

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Post by Dialekt » Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:16 pm

Can anyone actually get hold of mike to save me the hassle of going to his place ? 07973540495 This is the number I have for him. I can’t even get him to pick up. Is there a different number. ?

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Post by ronk » Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:27 pm

Dialekt wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:16 pm Can anyone actually get hold of mike to save me the hassle of going to his place ? 07973540495 This is the number I have for him. I can’t even get him to pick up. Is there a different number. ?
Have you withheld your number and dialled ?
Or used another phone ?
I think your best bet is to knock on the door !
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Post by Dialekt » Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:35 pm

Tried again and called and messaged him. No response. So I wrote all over his Facebook and Instagram pages pointing out the fact that he’s taken my money and not answered my calls ... and hey presto he called in 5 minutes threatening me. Saying “ who the f**k do you think you are .. f**k you. I don’t rip anyone off.” Which then descended into him saying he was going round to my house to sort me out. All round nice guy. I did the nice thing and removed the posts and sent him my bank details. Still no money back tho and still looking for a bumper too. 😂😂

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