Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 12:14:19 +1000 From: Ian <iannopsamtia.com.au> Subject: Re: possible to sell '87 Saab with mucho mileage?
What area are you in... Somebody may know a reputable and honest person to take it to to get it fixed. ( Changing the tie rod ends is not that hard. ) Ian (Sydney, Australia) Carole Hackett wrote: > >All my > > mechanic would do was put new brake pads on front and back but it needs > > work > > on the steering (tie rod ends). > > >> not that difficult. And why did he make you waste yuor money on the > brakes > >> if the tie rods are gone? pretty shady if you ask me. > > I know!! The brakes were bad so I asked him to do whatever he could 'as > cheaply as possible' to get it to pass inspection. He charged me over $200 > for brake pads and an oil change, then wouldn't pass it because of the tie > rods. Now I'm out $235 and the car is overdue for inspection. > > > shame i don't live closer - i'd buy it - how much? > > what do you think it's worth? email me privately if you want. > > cmcquilknopsamo.com