Re: IML: Ripped off in Wyoming, but lived to tell about it!
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Re: IML: Ripped off in Wyoming, but lived to tell about it!



I feel that this whole situation is terrible.  I'm not mechanical and, if I hadn't had experiences with prices on repairs to other cars, probably would have paid him, no questions asked.  I've been very fortunate that I've been lucky with auto shops.
 
I had a situation last week that wasn't as bad is this, but an example.  When I got my 1965 Crown, I knew it had to have tires, so the seller took me to a local tire shop and I got a nice set of four Cooper white-walls with a 70,000 mile warranty for about $450.00.  On my trip home, I ended up in West Memphis, Arkansas with a broken alternator belt.  The shop replaced ALL the belts on the car as none of them were in very good condition, at a cost of about $165.00.  Both places basically dropped what they were doing, worked on my car, and got me on my way.  I felt these prices were reasonable for the work performed.
 
As far as the tow, and we're talking 20 miles, $135.00 tops.  My '83 Volvo broke down at work last year (a fuel relay), which is over 30 miles from my regular shop and the tow-truck charge was $135.00.  This year, the alternator failed about 10 miles from the shop and the SAME tow truck driver (I have his card) charged me $70.00, as that's his minimum.
 
I suppose, if it were me, I'd first call my insurance company and have them get me the tow and then charge everything else on a credit card, if possible.  I'd do what you're doing and e-mail everyone in the world about this guy and contact the state because there are usury laws in every state.
 
That's my nickel's worth.
 
Timothy Callaway
1965 Crown 4-door




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