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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is reviewing the enforcement regime against workshops which illegally modify vehicles. 2,645 summonses were issued for illegal modification offences for all vehicle types in 2010. The figure went up to 7,322 in 2011. For motorcycles, 341 summonses were issued for illegal modifications in 2010, and 1,175 summonses in 2011. In 2012, the figure shot up to 7,239 summonses for illegal vehicle modifications in the first eight months alone. 1,405 summonses were for illegal motorcycle modifications. In a written reply to Parliament, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said no one has been jailed for illegal modification offences. Enforcement actions are currently focused on owners of illegally modified vehicles. No summonses have been issued against motor vehicle workshop owners so far. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1236786/1/.html -
Many of us know that workshops are overcharging us. Whether it is an authorized workshop or it be Ah Tan's Motor (fictitious name). Many times we have no idea at all as to what went wrong and we will blindly listen to what the mechanics are telling us, nodding our heads as though we understood everything they said (or did not say). Most other times, we just grumble a little and hand over our ATM card. After all, when something goes wrong with our car, we just want to get it fix as soon as possible. Recently I met with one such incident and, in what I felt, had been totally ripped off. It was probably partly my fault for being too rough on the car. I had pulled up in a Shell station, grab the gear shifter, and with probably a little too much force, yanked it to "P". What followed was a heart sinking "krucckk" sound, accompanied by all the lights beside the gear indicator lighting up and the car now stuck in "R" gear. The gear shifter now has completely lost all resistance and could freely move from P to 1 with a push of a finger. The gear linkage had came loose. Now, if this were to happen to your friend (lets call him John), who is the average driver and knows nothing about cars, along say Ang Mo Kio Street 11. He/She would probably have thought the worst and a tow truck would be definitely called for. In his/her mind now, this seems to warrant a pretty serious repair, and equally hefty bill. The workshops know this and therefore, they charge accordingly. Let me show you what actually happened to my car. No. 2 is the Gear Linkage that goes to the shifter No. 3 is the Actuator Lever that is connected to the Gearbox itself Due to my excessive force, No.2 came loose from No.3. It is basically a rubber boot (No.2) that slots into a ball end on No.3. However, I had damaged the rubber boot slightly and it will not fit properly onto the actuator lever anymore. So, the workshop decided to change the actuator lever to another which has a screw end instead of a slot-in ball end. They then drill a small hole into the rubber boot so the screw can be fitted through and a nut can be used to hold it in place. This actuator lever is only a piece of metal about the size of your thumb. So I thought, Hey! That will be cheap! Estimated about maximum $30 for that piece. NO. It cost $240. I was a mechanic in army and I know a little about stuffs like that, $240, that is way overkill. The mechanic who knows me knew it was excessive but he said that's what the boss quoted and he can't do anything about it. Not wanting to put my friend in a spot, I reluctantly paid up. Now, if your friend John who by now believe that he needs to fork out at least $1000 for some huge damage to his gearbox was told that he will only have to pay $240. He'd be delighted and would have gladly paid up. Sad truth here is, due to the high cost of cars in Singapore, many people mistakenly think that car components cost a lot when in fact cost price for a basic Suzuki swift can be as low as $6000 -$8000 (est.). Do you think that a piece of metal warrants $240? If you have any similar experiences, do share under the comments section.
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any bros using good alternative Bimmer workshops in Spore??? heard quite good reviews about JuzzForCars and TropicalSuccess... would like to stay clear from PML.
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as we know, direct asia has a lot of approved workshops should one get into an accident. can anyone advise which workshop is good?
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I am driving a Rover 416SLI and needed the engine tobe tuned up. Any recommendations ? -
Tmr being a public holiday are there still any workshops open for business? Any recommendations for simple wheel alignment?
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Folks, Can provide some workshops that deal in repairs and maint? Wanted to change my front absorbers ( and other minor replacements)? A workshop quoted $800 nett for replacing my front absobers only. Thanks! -
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Motor workshops that accept credit card payment
HARDGAYHOOOO posted a topic in Maintenance & Repairs
Hi fellow bros, can anyone recommend workshops that offers reasonable price on repair jobs and do accept credit cards for payments. As you know, no one can predict happenings especially bumped into another car worse taxi which means huge amount of cash going to go off. It helps when you can go to one that accept credit cards so bros can recommend me some good ones ? Many thanks !!!! -
Hi all, I am a university student and currently have to work on a project on business ethics. I can currently working on a project regarding the ethics issues surrounding car repairing workshops. In this project, we are supposed to identify car repair firms which maybe possibly breaking ethical guidelines and evaluate on them(whether they are valid or that customers are too demanding, what are the difficulties these firms are facing that made them resort to these unethical measures etc) Will be very appreciative if you guys could share your experiences and thoughts on them. We have shortlisted a few issues to work on: 1. Replacement of faulty parts in customers' cars with second
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Hi all!, Can anyone recommend a workshop that specializes in Mitsubishi or specifically Outlanders? Hoping to add some mods to the car specifically for Offroading etc etc. :) Thanks in advance! -
What's the lingo/slang used by the ah chek mechanics, or even the golden-hair young apprentices?? Let's start with the shock absorper: is it kangtong??.... and the bumper: mahngak? .... what else?
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Hi Guys : Please help !! Any car workshops open this Saturday, Sunday ? Please give me the potential phone contacts so that I can call them ... Thanks in advance !! Sianz... car trouble on CNY...
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Anyone knows any good honest mechanics in the Alexandra/Bukit Merah area? That can diagnose engine issues, without charging the sky? Would be better if they do turbo cars.. :) Thanks!
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Hi guyz i would need recommendations on workshops that could check on my suspension n if possible rectify the problem im facing. im currently on stock shocks + lowering springs, but recently i found out that on even ground my ride height iz uneven eg. left lower right higher. would like to know if any workshops that can actually help mi check wats wrong n if possible repair it. thanx all in advance~!
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Hi does anyone know any reputable workshop that specialises or have sound knowledge of older mid 90's Mitsubishi models (eg; Galant, pre-gen lancers)? I might need to rectify some specific engine problems and hopefully not an overhaul... Many thanks in advance! -
Any reliable and trustworthy ICE workshops that charges reasonably at Paya Ubi to recommend?
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A recent topic prompted this thought into my head. What do you bros think of unethical workshops (eg. those that overinflate claims etc. etc.) i know alot of people will say "why so stupid kenna carrot" or "why you never go read up do research"
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Wondering if this can get rolling and become sticky Alfa: BMW: Chevrolet: Daihatsu: Ford: Honda: Huat Lee Hyundai: Jeep: Kia: Land Rover : Lexus: Riverview Mazda: Mitsubishi: Mercedes: Nissan: Autosaver Saab: Seat: Skoda: Toyota: Riverview, Autosaver Volvo: Volkswagen:
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Hi I got into a minor accident today. A small dent at the side of my Avante so probably need to knock it out. Plus spraying and polishing off scratches if possible. Looking for a cheap and good workshop to fix my car. Care to share your reccommendations? On a low budget after paying for the other party's damages.\ You can contact me at 91178695 too.
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Hi, can recommend any good and reliable workshops that specialise in conti cars (esp BMW)? Cos getting a 06' 320i and dun wish to go back to PML for servicing. Thks
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Over the weekend, quite a number of news article on illegal car modding, racing, etc... Today ST forums has a posting whereby the writer proposes to penalise the workshop that does the illegal modifications. IMHO, it is a good idea since in theory, certain modifications of car is illegal and certainly anyone who offers or faciliates such services is abetting the crime... It is just the same as penalising the shops which sell cigarettes to underage kids...
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Why car workshops don't open on Sundays or holidays??
Zxcvb posted a topic in General Car Discussion
Why car workshops don't open on Sundays or holidays?? If restaurants, clubs, pubs, shopping centres, cinemas and so on can open on weekend holidays, how come majority of car worshops here don't open? I mean isn't it the best business opportunity to open on weekends and holidays to draw in the cars when their owners are not working? Anyone in the car industry care to enlighten me? -
My car is hit from the rear. Damage assessment claim part of the damage is not caused by the impact. Workshop happily claim $2.3k for just a bumper and hatch door panel repair at their very best interest (Initial quotation is $350 for the bumper when both party agreed on private settlement). Tell me the rest cannot claim, push me to Insurance company. After days of "We will get the claim officer to get back to you", NTUC Income friendly customer officer finally get back to me. The respond was, "... get the workshop to settle the issue" How nice, all just because the damn workshop had already get my dad (who doesn't know anything about the damages, tell him all repairs are done) to sign the discharge voucher, when I refuse to sign the day before as they are unable to provide me with a proper breakdown of the repair. Anyone had been in the same situation before? How you deal with it? LL suck thumb?
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anyone with MSIG insurance and have the used their authorised workshops before?? especially in Sin Ming area? thanks
