Michanic ****

My experience with Michanic has been very upsetting.

I initially asked for my car to be serviced in April, for which I paid R3,400. After the service, the engine light came on, and I was told I needed to fix a Nox sensor, which cost R1,131. I paid for it and had it replaced, but the engine light remained on. I was then informed it was the oxygen sensor and paid another R2,400 to replace it.

Later, I was told I had to change the timing belt and oil sump and was quoted R10,211. After complaining about the previous R2,400 payment that didn't resolve the issue, I was told I had to meet them halfway and pay R7,311, which I gullibly paid just to get my car running properly.

After that, the car started jerking and misfiring. When I complained, I received another quote for R5,296 to replace the pencil coils (all of them). From just a simple service, I have now paid over R14,000.

Please help me tell them that I don’t have any more money to throw away. I just want my car to perform as it did before.