I'm not sure if there is any benefit to this post, other than to make Delica-owners more aware of the service they are receiving.
With that said, I've seen some odds things recently.
These are random owner's that I've come across in the past few months that have asked me or I have seen with my own eyes their issues with service at reputable Delica-specific shops.
Owner (A) takes Delica in to shop (Y) for sub-$100 job. Shop (Y) tells the owner that they need over $2,000 worth of work for certain mechanical parts that are either worn out or damaged. I see owner's Delica and it is plain as day obvious that those parts are either brand new or have been replaced in the past few months. Shop (Y) - misleading
Owner (C) takes Delica in to shop (X) for sub-$400 job. Shop (X) tells the owner that they do not need the sub-$400 job because said problem is not a problem. Instead the shop recommends to fix a potential problem over $1,500 worth of work. I see owner's Delica after the shop completes their work on the recommendation. Original problem that owner went in for turned out to be a major mechanical issue that caused them more grief and a roadside tow less than two weeks after the shop did their work. The 'recommended' work that the shop performed was in fact just routing maintenance that was already done by the previous owner and was clearly labeled on the fan shroud. Shop (X) - ignoring one issue and working on another that was completed by another shop prior.
I have a list of issues similar to the one's above. More than 12 individual one's to be exact over the past summer this year.
This really bothers me because the shops mentioned have excellent standing in the Delica/Pajero community.
As I said above, I will not name them because mistakes, misdiagnosing and errors happen. My opinion is that the owners were being misled, but I am a backyard mechanic therefore my opinion is really just an observation.
Just would like to advise owners that are having work done to visually view the before and after and ask the why questions.
As an owner, you are paying for a service/parts and it is your right to view the work that will be completed on your vehicle. Prior to and after.
I feel that all issues, problems, wonderful things, upgrades, anything Delica-related should be openly shared and accepted on this forum.
This is a site built, maintained and loved by Delica owners for Delica owners which is why I felt the need to post this.
Simple head's up.
