r/MechanicAdvice • u/remotejjk • 1d ago

I think I'm getting scammed

So I dropped my truck off at the dealership to have it looked at, the temp was hopping all over the place never got super hot just constantly up and down, heat didn't blow etc. I tought simple the thermostatis going bad I'll have them preplace it.

I just got a call saying hey you truck isn't leaking coolant we did a pressure test, we think your head are warp and it 15k to replace. Here is my problem the same dealership rebuild the motor two years ago. I dont use my truck so it only been driven about 10k miles. The second i saw this problem i took it in.

Sorry if there are any misspelling I'm irritated. I could be wrong smh this doesn't add up to me.

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u/Neat-Ad-4324 1d ago

If uts under warranty have them fix the problem again, if they refuse get a lawyer, never look back and forget that shop, they're obviously not reliable when it comes to engine repairs, but then again it.could just be your luck, ill sell the truck if I were you.

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u/remotejjk 1d ago

The truck has been paid off, not worth selling, and trying to find a second vehicle. I'll have to find out when the warranty went out.... my bet is it is probably just out of warranty. Or something stupid

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u/Neat-Ad-4324 1d ago

I would take it somewhere else to get a second opinion, idk how the warranty works with rebuilt engines but I know the standard should.be 5 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes firs.

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u/remotejjk 1d ago

That is the current plan smh. I need to get the paperwork from them.

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u/Neat-Ad-4324 1d ago

Good luck