Did I kana conned??!!

[marculim]

Hi guys,

 

I am a first time rider and recently I bought a 5 yr old Galeria DNA 180 and took it to a workshop for checking. The workshop man recommended the part changes and somehow after the repairs, I kinda felt like the charges are high, over $600+ bucks! Can anyone comment on these charges and tell me honestly if I kana hacked like a potato?

 

Engine Oil- $22

Spark Plug- $10

Oil fitter- $15

Battery (maintanence free)- $70

Engine belt- $120

Roller 6pc- $36

U pin 3pc- $18

2 set break pad- $50

Fork seal set- $120

Rear suspension- $95

Labour- $80

 

New Bird

[ya0s89]

charges for item shld include the labour charge wat.

why must pay $80?

things brought in the shop they are responsible to change for u w/o installation fee ma.

if nt labour charge shld be abit onli, $80 is way too much.

 

for the price of item, shld be +/- there.

[Honda Crazed]

yes bro...u should not be charged got labour, since u bought all the parts there, labour should be included already:dozed:...

[alifk69]

spark plug $10 WITHOUT labour charge??

wow.. that better be a damn good spark plug..

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

You're officially conned. Next time do survey 1st. Take it as a lesson...

[marculim]

Holy cow! OK, I am officially a "conned man". Thanks for the enlightment guys. By the way the shop I visited is at 328 Changi Road, called Daredreamers. They seem to be into customizing scooters and I am thinking maybe they not really into servicing for bikes. Furthermore there's this constant squiking sound when I travel on the bike, I mentioned this to the mechanic and he said changing the shocks will do, but in the end the sound is still there. I'll definitely be visiting another workshop than going back to them. Nevertheless... a good lesson learned.

[marculim]

One more question guys, do anyone know if there is a good workshop who is willing to do a detail check for my 5 year old bike to see if there's any serious problem that need's fixing? Would really appreciate the help guys!

[deckard]

I heard about the shop too. crap service, thanks for the heads up !

[alifk69]

One more question guys, do anyone know if there is a good workshop who is willing to do a detail check for my 5 year old bike to see if there's any serious problem that need's fixing? Would really appreciate the help guys!

 

bro.. good workshop depends on the person u ask.. if u ask 10 ppl u will sure get 10 different answers.. the best is u read up on any complains abt certain shops and then avoid them..

im sure there are a few riders who will say that this 'daredreamers' shop is the best in singapore..

personally, i have yet to come across any complaint for planet motors..

 

anyway.. a 5 yr old bike shouldnt have that many problems to begin with.. unless the previous owner never take care or is a dispatch rider or sumthing...

[bunny_hui]

Hi marculim,

 

Maybe u can give it a try at :-

Hiap Aik Trading Pte Ltd

286 Macperson Road

Singapore 348609

 

Look for alvin.

[FinG]

go to kallang ave,

 

there 3 shop there.

 

tai hin, future or sunrise.

 

if not go to mechspeed.

 

they are the pros for scooter,

[marculim]

Yo Yo, thanks guys and maybe gals for all the advises. Alifk69, what you say sounds true, I'll have to be more deligient in finding a good workshop I feel comfortable with. Bunny Hui, this workshop at Macpheson Road is really near my workplace, nice!!! Will definitely check it out since it's so convenient. Cheers to all and ride safe!

[bunny_hui]

Yo Yo, thanks guys and maybe gals for all the advises. Alifk69, what you say sounds true, I'll have to be more deligient in finding a good workshop I feel comfortable with. Bunny Hui, this workshop at Macpheson Road is really near my workplace, nice!!! Will definitely check it out since it's so convenient. Cheers to all and ride safe!

 

Hope u can get ur bike done asap

There is the Opening Hour

Monday to Friday (9.00am to 6.00pm)

Saturday (9.00am to 4.30pm)

Sunday (By appointment only)

 

Tel: (65) 6748 9940 / 6748 9464

Fax: (65) 6748 6594

Email: [email protected]

[Superflo]

go to kallang ave,

 

there 3 shop there.

 

tai hin, future or sunrise.

 

if not go to mechspeed.

 

they are the pros for scooter,

totally agree

[daleful]

For Gilera DNA go to taihin! It's the best shop for Gilera IMO. They are really pro in Gileras.

[kwanheng]

Hi guys,

 

I am a first time rider and recently I bought a 5 yr old Galeria DNA 180 and took it to a workshop for checking. The workshop man recommended the part changes and somehow after the repairs, I kinda felt like the charges are high, over $600+ bucks! Can anyone comment on these charges and tell me honestly if I kana hacked like a potato?

 

Engine Oil- $22

Spark Plug- $10

Oil fitter- $15

Battery (maintanence free)- $70

Engine belt- $120

Roller 6pc- $36

U pin 3pc- $18

2 set break pad- $50

Fork seal set- $120

Rear suspension- $95

Labour- $80

 

New Bird

 

battery new one only $70 dry cell.

[coolcat]

One more question guys, do anyone know if there is a good workshop who is willing to do a detail check for my 5 year old bike to see if there's any serious problem that need's fixing? Would really appreciate the help guys!

 

My vote is for Botak of Wonderful Motors along MacPherson Road. Great guy and unassuming. One of the better mechs around. Old school "sum-seng" type but a heart of gold.

 

Cheers

[jonathanlim]

My vote is for Botak of Wonderful Motors along MacPherson Road. Great guy and unassuming. One of the better mechs around. Old school "sum-seng" type but a heart of gold.

 

Cheers

 

Address is 494 MacPherson Road.

Shop name is Wonderful Motor.

He is located at the back alley.

He is the man when it comes to scooter repairs and service. No horse run.

Great pricing and he will not replace anything that does not requires replacing.

Go to the back alley, shout: Botak!. Then you see one pony tail golden hair guy looking at you. That is him, he is not really botak hor.

[shunoski]

Wait one really bald pai kia pop out and kanaji him.

[scubasimon]

er...i got my battery changed last saturday to dry cell for $42. think it depends on size and all right? can't just tell if its the same battery?

[jonathanlim]

Wait one really bald pai kia pop out and kanaji him.

 

No la, he very friendly de....

 

There is a TV to watch and chit chat somemore...

[Dim Sum]

Holy cow! OK, I am officially a "conned man". Thanks for the enlightment guys. By the way the shop I visited is at 328 Changi Road, called Daredreamers. They seem to be into customizing scooters and I am thinking maybe they not really into servicing for bikes. Furthermore there's this constant squiking sound when I travel on the bike, I mentioned this to the mechanic and he said changing the shocks will do, but in the end the sound is still there. I'll definitely be visiting another workshop than going back to them. Nevertheless... a good lesson learned.

 

maybe u should bring ur bike back to the shop to have them check it out with the mech again, or talk to the boss 1st, i'm sure they can work out something for you, not siding any1 here, just that if your not happy with the service go back to the 1 and sound out your problem, if really cant solve anything then change bike shop then. if not your gonna end up paying and paying at different bike shop and in the end problem dun solve but end up paying more at different places. i'm sure u spend $600 over there more or less they will check for u again. you dun know till you try it out. cheers....

[khinwui]

maybe u should bring ur bike back to the shop to have them check it out with the mech again, or talk to the boss 1st, i'm sure they can work out something for you, not siding any1 here, just that if your not happy with the service go back to the 1 and sound out your problem, if really cant solve anything then change bike shop then. if not your gonna end up paying and paying at different bike shop and in the end problem dun solve but end up paying more at different places. i'm sure u spend $600 over there more or less they will check for u again. you dun know till you try it out. cheers....

 

totaly agree..

[crazydj]

Marculim, don't mind me asking, but are you local? When i was there i saw an Ang-Moh with a yellow gilera DNA or a well to do chinese guy. Can't remember.

[ryanryanryan]

wa tio conn big big