jimmi_z4_guy
Member
I bought my car around 3 years ago and finally decided to get the automatic roof fixed (I bought it not working). I had a suspicion that the issue was a leaking hydraulic tube as the roof moved freely with no resistance (no fluid was in the tubing). When the roof disconnects I could hear the motor buzz with no movement.
The mechanic said it was a flat $450AUD labour cost to take the roof off and then they could properly diagnose the issue and buy the appropriate parts. I was warned a new motor would cost $1000AUD if the motor was the issue, apparently this is because there are no aftermarket parts available at the moment. I reluctantly agreed to let them take the roof off and assess the situation.
Today I get a call saying they have bought the new motor before taking the roof off as they were convinced that was the issue. I was sceptical of this because like they said, the roof was still on. This time they were asking if I wanted a new motor housing for water proofing, this would cost $500AUD and is only available from Germany. They wanted to know if I wanted this before they take the roof off, so they don’t have to leave my car without a roof in their garage while they wait for parts. I said no to the new housing so they began to take the roof off and said they would patch the old hosing as best they can.
Same day (Friday arvo) I get a call saying I need to come in on Monday and see what they are looking at so “we can all be on the same page”. What should I expect on Monday and am I being majorly ripped off right now?
Thanks in advance!
TLDR;
Getting automatic roof fixed by mechanic, $1000AUD motor was purchased before roof was removed. Get a call after roof was removed ($450AUD labour) and was told there are additional issues I need to inspect.
The mechanic said it was a flat $450AUD labour cost to take the roof off and then they could properly diagnose the issue and buy the appropriate parts. I was warned a new motor would cost $1000AUD if the motor was the issue, apparently this is because there are no aftermarket parts available at the moment. I reluctantly agreed to let them take the roof off and assess the situation.
Today I get a call saying they have bought the new motor before taking the roof off as they were convinced that was the issue. I was sceptical of this because like they said, the roof was still on. This time they were asking if I wanted a new motor housing for water proofing, this would cost $500AUD and is only available from Germany. They wanted to know if I wanted this before they take the roof off, so they don’t have to leave my car without a roof in their garage while they wait for parts. I said no to the new housing so they began to take the roof off and said they would patch the old hosing as best they can.
Same day (Friday arvo) I get a call saying I need to come in on Monday and see what they are looking at so “we can all be on the same page”. What should I expect on Monday and am I being majorly ripped off right now?
Thanks in advance!
TLDR;
Getting automatic roof fixed by mechanic, $1000AUD motor was purchased before roof was removed. Get a call after roof was removed ($450AUD labour) and was told there are additional issues I need to inspect.
