2002 Jaguar S-Type Lower inatke manifold

Tiny
ARP180
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  • 2002 JAGUAR S-TYPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
I was in an accident several months ago, and took my car to the shop. I had hit a small curb straight on and in cracked my oil pan and also cracked the steering column, among other smaller things. I had it fixed and went to pick my car up. On the way home the check engine light came on, however the car was running just fine. I called and the mechanic said that they had put gas in on a test drive. I asked if it was premium and he said no. I assumed that's why the light came on. After a few weeks the car began to idle rough, and shut off if I left it idle for more than several minutes. When it was cold it also would hesitate occasionally during acceleration. I assumed I either had a vacuum leak, or needed to replace the plugs. I took the car to the same shop that had finished the work before. They said it was a vacuum leak and would need to take off the upper intake manifold to fix it. I asked if any of this would be covered under my warranty(i don't know if any of the work they did required removing the upper intake manifold), I was told no and it only needed the gasked replaced. When I called to pick up, they said I now needed a radiator hose and new plugs. I also said ok. I called again today to pick it up, and now am being told that all along the problem was a cracked lower intake manifold. I guess I am asking what my course of action should be and am I responsible for the costs, of the mistakes they made trying to figure out what the actual problem was.( That cost being $500) now they want another 1000 dollars to replace the lower intake manifold. Please help.
Friday, October 8th, 2010 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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As they didn't fix it and just kept guessing their way through it seems like they didn't know what was happening. I would talk to them and see if they will do something with the price as they didn't fix it right to begin with. If they say no, don't let them repair it and sen d it to another shop. Then after the car is fixed, keep the bills and turn them in to automotive regulation in your state if they have one. If not take them to small claims court. And turn t hem into the better business bureau. Unfortunatle y though you have already given them the go ahead to to fix it so it may be fixed and you'll have to pay the price. However try to remain calm and say nothing to them about their repairs.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 AT 8:45 PM

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