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Old 12-16-2008, 09:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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HELP! Being overcharged on ski rack installation

I brought my car in to have a ski rack installed. I was quoted for $180 for the actual rack, about $160 for the mount, and labor, totaling to about $500. Now, after they've installed everything, they're charging me $1000. Apparently no one the many times I called to ask about pricing mentioned a $500 base rack.

Can someone explain the installation of the ski rack? What is a base mount? I either got screwed on my original quote, or I'm getting screwed on the installation.

HELP!

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Old 12-16-2008, 11:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Sounds to me like you were misled. I'd go elsewhere even if the total cost was the same. Why give this shop your business?

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Old 12-16-2008, 11:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
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First, what did you buy? Do you have a written estimate? Did it include the base rack? Were you ever informed you needed a base rack? Did you research ski racks for your smart before you took it to the shop to have one installed?

If you have a written estimate that does not include the base rack, you have a case. If no written estimate was provided then you have relied on a good faith verbal estimate and may be able to negotiate a settlement with the shop. Good Luck, let us know what happens!!

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Old 12-16-2008, 01:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Was this a roof rack or a rear rack?

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