George Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Hi all, im looking for a mobile mechanic up newcastle or nelsons bay area.Can anyone help me out Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigtempo Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Sorry i cant help BUT what i will say is stay away from Lube Mobile ........ they quoted me .. $960.00 to replace a fuel pump in my 96 commodore . the mechanic down the road put in a genuine fuel pump for $260 and that included towing the car [ 2 ks] and a battery . they are a rip off . craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What sort of mobile mechanic, a car or boat one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musty Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Sorry i cant help BUT what i will say is stay away from Lube Mobile ........ they quoted me .. $960.00 to replace a fuel pump in my 96 commodore . the mechanic down the road put in a genuine fuel pump for $260 and that included towing the car [ 2 ks] and a battery . they are a rip off . craig I got a waterpump done in my 96 VS Bombadore years ago for $250 at my local mechanic and the mobile bloke quoted me $600. Go figure! Musty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 wow u guys are being quoted some serious $$$ for a 30min job ive done the fuel pump and water pump on my VN and VR its piss easy putting the belt back in is the worse part doing the water pump as u gotta remember what pullies it goes around etc.. lol both jobs only take 30mins a good mechanic will only charge u the 30mins or there minimum 1 hour labour a fuel pump is $38 on online shop a water pump is $55 i cant see why your still being charged over $200 as for the guy who started this tread i seen some marine mechanics on gumtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hiya my2 Assuming you are after a boat mechanic as you posted in the boating section. Give our site Sponsor Ash from Xtreme Mobile Marine a call and see if he can help you out up that way. Mr Ashley McCann Email: ash@xtrememobilemarine.com.au Phone: 0410637912 Ash can also be contacted on the forum by personal message to username Xtreme Mobile Marine Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Thanks guys, i was after a boat mechanic and ill try Xtreme Mobile Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I havnt met Ash but I know his dad, and he is a top bloke u can trust 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musty Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 wow u guys are being quoted some serious $$$ for a 30min job ive done the fuel pump and water pump on my VN and VR its piss easy putting the belt back in is the worse part doing the water pump as u gotta remember what pullies it goes around etc.. lol both jobs only take 30mins a good mechanic will only charge u the 30mins or there minimum 1 hour labour a fuel pump is $38 on online shop a water pump is $55 i cant see why your still being charged over $200 as for the guy who started this tread i seen some marine mechanics on gumtree Gaz you are my new best friend! lol whats your beer? Musty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Gaz you are my new best friend! lol whats your beer? Musty haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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