1999 Honda CRV Ball Joint

DWALKER64

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1999 HONDA CRV
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
136,000 MILES

I had my inspected this past February. This past Thursday my ball joint broke as my friend was driving my car. In February the same time as inspection I also had my car re-aligned. Should the mechanic picked up on ball joint?

Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 2:49 AM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Yes, this mechanic should have picked up on this faulty ball joint.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 3:43 AM

DWALKER64

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How would approach the auto body who did the inspection and alignment the same day did not check the ball joint. My friend was driving my car there were 2 children when the ball joint went. I am still upset that they could have been hurt because of this oversite?

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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 4:22 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Be straight up and tell them, also if you have a dated receipt for the repairs or a pic of the fail unit this will be a big plus on your side, this is just shoddy workman ship and they must be aware of there error.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 4:41 AM