quick fit on watchdog

iandouglas · 16-09-2010, 20:28

anyone see Watchog quickfit been ripping peps of left right and centre,all over the country.
watchdog set up 10 cars marked various wheel nuts and other things .
sent them to qf for full service .

tony46 · 16-09-2010, 21:05

Well I can beat that one, I had a link regarding my MOT at Kwik Fit,(one for the mechanics) I was told breaks were not working, in the end I paid £172 for repair.

My advise 'THINK TWICE' before you use them.

zippy656 · 16-09-2010, 21:06

my local one is good. well to me. cant say about oters.
never pay the price im told for any thing, they always come down

JimmyJaffa · 16-09-2010, 21:10

Don't you mean Kwik Shit?????????

MudLifeCrisis · 16-09-2010, 21:14

My Landrover came with the fail sheet from Kwikfit. Most of things on the list were probably there when it was new ;O)

11redrex · 16-09-2010, 21:18

Kwikfit can kiss my arse.

iandouglas · 16-09-2010, 21:42

Remember the old tv campaign
YOU CANT GET QUICKER THAN A QUICK FIT FITTER.
We all know why now .
THEY ALL A BUNCH OF TYRE KICKERS

paulp · 16-09-2010, 22:24

I snapped a rear shock in half, no matter how many times it was inspected it was snapped

Kwik shit wanted to inspect it (the truck) prior to selling me a set of shocks despite me telling them they were 8 inches apart

Kwik fit - not worth a rub

paulp

clivvy · 17-09-2010, 07:42

you'll have a Kwik Fit, when you see their bill...

Muckypup · 17-09-2010, 10:24

A mate of mine worked at the one in Burnley. He was given a warning for refusing to spray wd40 on an old man's shock absorber. The guy had taken his car in for a so called "free suspension and brake check" there was absolutely nothing wrong with the car, his boss wanted to claim he needed two new shock absorbers. One because it was "leaking" and another as you always change them two at a time...

Robbing, cheating, unskilled bunch of spanner monkeys. Much better off at your local garage

Deleted account DD · 17-09-2010, 13:32

you get crap mechanics owning garages never mind working for them so I wouldnt pick too much on kwik fit!!!

Couple of years back where I lived there was a Kwik fit that was staffed and more importantly manged by a decent bunch. they were very good and suprisingly good value because theyd price match. No complaints at all about them.

I was ripped off by a ridiculous puncture repair cost at one branch and when i complained to their cust services they refunded and a the nice lady who called me told me ALL managers are empowered to dicount prices to price match. Remember that because they do carry some good stock

john forbes.robson · 18-09-2010, 16:39

missed watch dog missed this post was going to do my own service this weekend,but busy this weekend put it in for interim service 6000 miles it only a oil change and check over phone call rear brakes down to metal wheel cylinders leaking told them to put it back together and i would pick it up. got the usual health and saftey dangerous sh..t and it was in bits ,told them to do it, 4 hours later phone call unable to get brake shoes wrong ones sent to small unable to do anything untill monday and then might not get it back untill wednesday,sevice and brakes £350 . will some one hit me over the head with a THICK plank of wood

Peasgood · 18-09-2010, 17:18

My cousin had a similar experience. When they told him the brakes were worn out he asked how that could be as they were fitted at the same place not 2 weeks earlier.
Don't go to Kwikfit. Simple.

MudLifeCrisis · 28-09-2010, 22:23

Just check MOTs online for my Landrover done by previous owner. There is a year and a half between them and only 71 miles. .

Date of test:13/10/2007
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:40,368 Miles
Test number:104936087288
Test station name:CAMPBELLS OF DEAL LTD
Test station number:90807
Test station telephone number:01304363166
Test class:IV
Test expiry date:12/10/2008

Advisory Notice issued
Nearside Front box Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Date of test:08/04/2009
Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:40,439 Miles
Test number:110868799447
Test station name:KWIK FIT
Test station number:4943A3
Test station telephone number:01424212255
Test class:IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.1a)

Both front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside movement at steerink neck housing Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advisory Notice issued

Radiator leaking

Oil leak

N/s steering neck seal leaking

Steering slightly tight

Both steering necks pitted

Think Kwik Fit were having a laugh as I can't find most of the defects on their list ;O)

Brian

16-09-2010, 20:28	#1
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	quick fit on watchdog anyone see Watchog quickfit been ripping peps of left right and centre,all over the country. watchdog set up 10 cars marked various wheel nuts and other things . sent them to qf for full service .

16-09-2010, 22:24	#8
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	kwik shit I snapped a rear shock in half, no matter how many times it was inspected it was snapped Kwik shit wanted to inspect it (the truck) prior to selling me a set of shocks despite me telling them they were 8 inches apart Kwik fit - not worth a rub paulp

16-09-2010, 21:05	#2
tony46 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: surrey Vehicle: MAVERICK & Ford Focus Posts: 58	Well I can beat that one, I had a link regarding my MOT at Kwik Fit,(one for the mechanics) I was told breaks were not working, in the end I paid £172 for repair. My advise 'THINK TWICE' before you use them.

16-09-2010, 21:06	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	my local one is good. well to me. cant say about oters. never pay the price im told for any thing, they always come down

16-09-2010, 21:10	#4
JimmyJaffa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: west midlands Vehicle: Maverick II 2.7 tdi (SWB) Posts: 185	Don't you mean Kwik Shit?????????

16-09-2010, 21:14	#5
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	My Landrover came with the fail sheet from Kwikfit. Most of things on the list were probably there when it was new ;O)

16-09-2010, 21:18	#6
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	Kwikfit can kiss my arse.

16-09-2010, 21:42	#7
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	Remember the old tv campaign YOU CANT GET QUICKER THAN A QUICK FIT FITTER. We all know why now . THEY ALL A BUNCH OF TYRE KICKERS

17-09-2010, 07:42	#9
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	you'll have a Kwik Fit, when you see their bill...

17-09-2010, 10:24	#10
Muckypup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lancs Vehicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Posts: 485	A mate of mine worked at the one in Burnley. He was given a warning for refusing to spray wd40 on an old man's shock absorber. The guy had taken his car in for a so called "free suspension and brake check" there was absolutely nothing wrong with the car, his boss wanted to claim he needed two new shock absorbers. One because it was "leaking" and another as you always change them two at a time... Robbing, cheating, unskilled bunch of spanner monkeys. Much better off at your local garage

17-09-2010, 13:32	#11
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	you get crap mechanics owning garages never mind working for them so I wouldnt pick too much on kwik fit!!! Couple of years back where I lived there was a Kwik fit that was staffed and more importantly manged by a decent bunch. they were very good and suprisingly good value because theyd price match. No complaints at all about them. I was ripped off by a ridiculous puncture repair cost at one branch and when i complained to their cust services they refunded and a the nice lady who called me told me ALL managers are empowered to dicount prices to price match. Remember that because they do carry some good stock

18-09-2010, 16:39	#12
john forbes.robson Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: north east Vehicle: nissan terrano 2.7 Posts: 4	missed watch dog missed this post was going to do my own service this weekend,but busy this weekend put it in for interim service 6000 miles it only a oil change and check over phone call rear brakes down to metal wheel cylinders leaking told them to put it back together and i would pick it up. got the usual health and saftey dangerous sh..t and it was in bits ,told them to do it, 4 hours later phone call unable to get brake shoes wrong ones sent to small unable to do anything untill monday and then might not get it back untill wednesday,sevice and brakes £350 . will some one hit me over the head with a THICK plank of wood

18-09-2010, 17:18	#13
Peasgood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North West Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 228	My cousin had a similar experience. When they told him the brakes were worn out he asked how that could be as they were fitted at the same place not 2 weeks earlier. Don't go to Kwikfit. Simple.

28-09-2010, 22:23	#14
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	Just check MOTs online for my Landrover done by previous owner. There is a year and a half between them and only 71 miles. . Date of test:13/10/2007 Certificate issued (Pass) Odometer reading:40,368 Miles Test number:104936087288 Test station name:CAMPBELLS OF DEAL LTD Test station number:90807 Test station telephone number:01304363166 Test class:IV Test expiry date:12/10/2008 Advisory Notice issued Nearside Front box Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) Date of test:08/04/2009 Certificate issue refused (Fail) Odometer reading:40,439 Miles Test number:110868799447 Test station name:KWIK FIT Test station number:4943A3 Test station telephone number:01424212255 Test class:IV Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) Service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.1a) Both front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Offside movement at steerink neck housing Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3) Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2a) Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.1b) Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Advisory Notice issued Radiator leaking Oil leak N/s steering neck seal leaking Steering slightly tight Both steering necks pitted Think Kwik Fit were having a laugh as I can't find most of the defects on their list ;O) Brian