Rip off mechanic, during the initial road worthy check set my wheels (rear left) to 150Nm (as he stated over the phone conversation at 13-12-12 at 16:26) when its meant to be 110Nm (peaking at 135Nm for a falcon) (Note: if you overtightened it, it stretches the stud and breaks it off, imagine you're driving going over a bump an "bam" there goes your wheel)...not only that but he also advised me to park in jam factory, I am okay with that when its a secured car park. reality is that when I came around i found my car was unlocked on the street, let alone the ALARM WAS NOT ON. it was parked there for two days on corner Wilson street and Palfreyman streets, he advised me that it would be stored in a secured area let alone he told me i would be charged storage fees for it, it is okay when its in a private space but when its in public. its disgusting!!! the mechanic himself did not know the difference between what came out from factory and what was aftermarket ADR approved as i have spoken to numerous Vicroads representatives before installing accessories to it.
All in all I can recommend to you is to steer clear from this joint as it is a massive rip off. i will double check with a proper licencee as in terms of the hubs being stretched and its balancing as now I feel not so safe passing the car for roadworthy with these hubs they damaged. Doesn't even deserve 1 star this mechanic. ACCC will be notified of this incident as there was photographic proof taken. read more