Now I'm broke and pissed

[BARRY J]

Brought my broken air conditioner part to Coburns this morning and asked them how much for a new one. The guy said $20 for the direct replacement. They have a universal one that sells for almost $200. So if the technician is right and the part he installed is $200, they use the universal one to save themselves some time. Doesn't matter how much it costs the customer. If it would take one hour to go to Coburns and pick up the direct replacement for $20, and they charge me $75 for an hour of labor to go get it, I'm out $95 for the part instead of $200.

Then the Ford place calls and said my sons truck is ready. One of the problems I had them check was the a/c was blowing through the defroster vent. Said it was a vacuum leak. Changed the vacuum tank and charged me $109.98. On the way home it was doing the same thing. Figured I would go back Monday morning. Then my son took the truck to town and the check engine light came on. That was another problem I wanted them to check. They changed plug wires, plugs, air and fuel filters and a DPFE sensor(whatever the hell that is). Charged me $482.45.

Monday morning I need to chew on some ass.

[Gun Runner]

Dont cuttem no slack when you get on'em Barry !!!!!!! Givem hell

[JOHN202]

Good Heavens who do yu take it too...three Stooges automotive ???
Barry if we were not so far apart i could fix that truck for ya...

[BARRY J]

Took it to the Ford dealership, Robichaux Ford. Figured they could fix a Ford.

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Took it to the Ford dealership, Robichaux Ford. Figured they could fix a Ford.</td></tr></table>Theres your problem , to many Fords in that sentence !!!!!!

[JOHN202]

Thats sad. ask for the manager when you go back..

[BARRY J]

I'm gonna talk to the man named after the business, Robichaux.

[coolcajun]

What part do you need for the a/c?

[Chad]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by coolcajun &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">What part do you need for the a/c? </td></tr></table>

Poor fellar has got a $200 capacitor on his condenser...

Not sure I have ever paid much over $20 for one...sounds like hes on the right track though...

[coolcajun]

That's a turbo 200. Hate those , will get a service guy out of a bind. But sucks for homeowners. I just think they look like crap with all the jumpers !

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Took it to the Ford dealership, Robichaux Ford. Figured they could fix a Ford.</td></tr></table>

i bet somewhere along the way you wrtote that mechanic a ticket while you was speedin home for supper and he is gettin some payback!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DLAB]

:PAYBACKS A BEOTCH! I just got done remodling a parish cops house.... I had only met with his wife, when i found out who he was i tacked on an extra 275 to cover the cost of the speedin ticket he gave me 2yrs ago! Funny how chit works out!

[BARRY J]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by DLaborde &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote"> :PAYBACKS A BEOTCH! I just got done remodling a parish cops house.... I had only met with his wife, when i found out who he was i tacked on an extra 275 to cover the cost of the speedin ticket he gave me 2yrs ago! Funny how chit works out! </td></tr></table>

That is such good business practice. He is doing his job trying to protect life and property, and you add to his bill. You must be proud.

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

That is such good business practice. He is doing his job trying to protect life and property, and you add to his bill. You must be proud.</td></tr></table>

No worse than an off duty leo speeding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BARRY J]

Never said it was worse, both are poor business practices.

[Cooney]

Barry, why do police always ask what you do for a living when they pull you over???????

[oiltech09]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Cooney &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Barry, why do police always ask what you do for a living when they pull you over???????</td></tr></table>

Knowledge is power

[BARRY J]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Cooney &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Barry, why do police always ask what you do for a living when they pull you over???????</td></tr></table>


Whin I started, there was a spot on the ticket for place of employment. After a while they took it off. When they took it off, I quit asking for normal traffic violations. For a DWI stop, it gives the violator something to talk about so the officer can look for slurred speech and other signs of intoxication.

[Cooney]

Just wondering if your job would influence the policeman if you could afford a ticket or not.

[DLAB]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

That is such good business practice. He is doing his job trying to protect life and property, and you add to his bill. You must be proud.</td></tr></table>

Well i wouldnt normally do such a thing but this particular douche bag pulled me over for going 4mph over the speed limit and wrote me for not wearing a seatbelt, WHEN I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT! When i told him he was wrong and i always wear my seatbelt he turned into a major azz! So screw him! Not all cops are azz holes like this d1ck! So he deseves what he got! I simply got reimbursed!