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    Ford Falcon: Negligent mechanic

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    I purchased a BF Falcon from a dealer in June. A road test drove on a good smooth road revealed no problems and it came with a 12-month warranty, which gave us confidence. We later heard a knocking sound at rear and the mechanic replaced rubber the exhaust hanger. The knocking was still there and this time the mechanic replaced the right rear shock absorber. Again the knocking persisted. I took car to K-Mart for a check and they found the front universal to be faulty, the diff bushes faulty and that the power steering pump and pressure lines leaking oil. They also found the windscreen had chip in it and the rear tyres were worn below legal limit. The cost to fix the car is $2614. What action could we take, or do we just have to live with it?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    3 November 2011
    Graham Smith

    Your first port of call is to the mechanic who did the roadworthy. Show him the report from K-Mart and suggest that he should have observed these issues when he did the roadworthy check and they should have been fixed at that time. If he objects tell him you will report him to Vicroads, and follow through and report him if he refuses to help. If he has breached the law he could have his RWC licence revoked.

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