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I created SpeedyWord.com (local, trustworthy service providers recommended by friends) because my mom got screwed a couple of thousand dollars from a crappy genercal contractor that ruined her kitchen. When I created it, I had this hope and vision that just maybe I can provide relief for someone else who’s in need of trustworthy service.

The concept never really flew. It didn’t have the network effect that social sites need to have. Maybe the idea sucked, maybe my vision was too grandeur, maybe I didn’t communicate the idea very well… who knows.

But sometimes I’ll come across a posting on there… that’s basically a plea for help. Usual story: help, I got screwed. What do I do? This post is a about a shady car mechanic:

I just paid $2950 (2wks ago) for a Transmission in ‘00 Accord + a motor mount, and an O2 sensor. The mechanic put the wrong O2 sensor in and fixed it a second time. I paid the additional $108 for that as well. My issue is that I paid for an extended warranty. I don’t want this guy to do any more work to my vehicle! My transmission started leaking again already. Called the guy today, he told me to take him to court, as he doesn’t want my business at his shop again! Where can I go? He was going to charge me $2873, then after the second O2 sensor issue, the bill jumped to $3085, although was only to pay additional cost of new O2 sensor and tax on that. I still owe $135, although feel I should only pay $31 difference. Rent is due and my account is negative. He was trying to help me out by not charging me to replace the other that he had put in. BTW I didn’t receive the core $ back, as he said there wasn’t any. Being a recent graduate with bills and loans to pay, besides taking a loan out for these repairs, I can surely not afford anything at this point (literally). I still need a couple of repairs (tie-rod & ball joint) to pass a NYS inspection regardless.

My issue is the vehicle is leaking transmission fluid. This tells me I need a seal. Mechanic that originally did the work will not even see my vehicle. Should I get an estimate elsewhere & sue for that or try to get a refund of the platinum warranty I paid for (an additional $300)??? This Transmission is still completely covered — It’s only been two weeks! Do I contact the junkyard he got it from? I’m seriously frustrated and broke. can use some decent advise please.

I have never been sued or sued someone & have know idea where to begin. Do I need a lawyer for small claims? This is a ton of money to me and I’ll be paying for this 9yr old car for the next 2 years as it is already. Someone please help point me in the right direction! I’m done doing things the hard way… Where to go from here? Already planning on reporting to the BBB. Not sure what to do besides that. Again please offer any suggestions or tips you may have and thank you for taking the time to do so!

All I can say is.. I feel for the person. You feel like you’re alone in this time of need.

Best of luck. Whoever you are, i’ll keep you in my prayers.

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High yield savings yields a wonderful 0.1%! AWESOME!

Hmm… is that mistake i see? let me zoom in…

Wow. That’s just crazy. How does WAMU make any profit by borrowing money from you at 0.01% and lending it out at 5-6%?

Try this yourself and see how crazy WAMU is.

* End of sarcasm *

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This might be an appropriate read for those Washington DC fatcats trying to save the economy by pumping more funny money:

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