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They have nothing to gain by telling you there's something wrong with your bike. It's the perfect situation and everybody I've asked about it say they got through easily.
Steve
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Anonymous
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You're kinda sneaky there Steve, taking advantage of the lesser informed inspectors :lol:
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Anonymous
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I dont need to get no stinkin safety. you have to do yearly safety inspections in ontario? here in bc you dont have to do safety inspections unless your a comercial vehicle over a certain weight or you drive a beater and the cops give you an order to inspect *L*
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Anonymous
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It's not really sneaky. 
I ended up safetying my bike at a bike dealer today since CT doesn't have a guy to do the inspection after regular business hours. I got caught for a sidestand switch but the mechanic was nice enough to pass me after I got a reciept for ordering a new switch.
In Ontario you have to get the bike inspected before getting plates unless it's brand new. Actually, you may need to safety heavy trucks when new since I worked at a shop where they kept getting new trucks that weren't safe.
Steve
I ended up safetying my bike at a bike dealer today since CT doesn't have a guy to do the inspection after regular business hours. I got caught for a sidestand switch but the mechanic was nice enough to pass me after I got a reciept for ordering a new switch.In Ontario you have to get the bike inspected before getting plates unless it's brand new. Actually, you may need to safety heavy trucks when new since I worked at a shop where they kept getting new trucks that weren't safe.
Steve
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Heavy trucks need to have an inspection every year, it's Ontario law... and an emmissions test or no plate sticker
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Motorcyclemodeller
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I would not let a Canadian Tire mechanic work on my lawnmower never mind my bike or car.
Don't get me wrong, as a store CT's is the best! Service shop.........NEVER!
Dr. Dre
Don't get me wrong, as a store CT's is the best! Service shop.........NEVER!
Dr. Dre
motorcyclemodeller said:
Interesting comment, that.
A week ago I visited a CT store and got a new pair of Michelins installed on the front of my car.
When the job was completed, the report that came back with the work order said my wheel bearings need to be repacked.
Being ever curious, I asked about it, and the mechanic was called in. He assured me that both wheels had been checked, and the bearings are worn and needed re-packing, as soon as possible.
I told him his diagnosis was puzzling, since the bearings on this model are pressed into the hub, are not removable, and cannot be repacked; the entire hub, with integral bearing, has to be replaced with a brand new unit if there is a problem.
Despite his continuing professional protest, I told him I was very sure of that, since that is exactly what was done in April, 2004...one month ago.
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Anonymous
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sounds typical of their work right across Canada, but it's still okay to let them LOOK at the bike. The bike dealer I took my bike into was in awe that the 1100 only needed a sidestand switch to return it to complete functionality. He said old bikes like 81s usually need a ton of work.
Steve
The bike dealer I took my bike into was in awe that the 1100 only needed a sidestand switch to return it to complete functionality. He said old bikes like 81s usually need a ton of work.Steve
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wrench
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CT.. what can i say, well some years ago on Deb's car a brake line failed, CT was the closest to us, we got the estimate from them $500.00 8O
Took the car to another mechanic he replaced every brake line on the car for $100.00
Took the car to another mechanic he replaced every brake line on the car for $100.00
motorcyclemodeller said:
My friend call them "quasi-mechanics." :lol:
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Anonymous
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At CT, the mechanics get a commission for parts sold. Enough said.
I stay away from the service shop. I like the store though. There's nothing like it down here in the States. I generally stop in at CT every other weekend to look around when I am up in Toronto.
I stay away from the service shop. I like the store though. There's nothing like it down here in the States. I generally stop in at CT every other weekend to look around when I am up in Toronto.
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pidgey
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C.T. = CRAPPY TIRE
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Anonymous
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do they safety in quebec too?
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vapourman
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I have never safetied a bike at a bike shop
I have never safetied a bike at a bike shop
I always used a car garage. I would also never take a car to CTC but a bike would be ok. The bike dealers just see dollar signs if you bring in an old bike to safety. A car mechanic just wants quick cash for the check. He has nothing to sell you and unless a problem is blatant he will pass it easily.
I have never safetied a bike at a bike shop
I always used a car garage. I would also never take a car to CTC but a bike would be ok. The bike dealers just see dollar signs if you bring in an old bike to safety. A car mechanic just wants quick cash for the check. He has nothing to sell you and unless a problem is blatant he will pass it easily.
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Ahh the bashing of good ole crappy tire.
Here's my story (well actually a friends), we went in to have some work done on an old Chevy sprint, replacing some hoses etc. Well they said it would take 2 hours, then after waiting for 2 hours they said it would take a little longer, so I took my buddy home.
Returned the next day, and it was ready, he went out to start her up, and after some weird noises, decided to look under the hood -- the mechanic hadn't installed any of the new hoses, he removed all the old ones, but left the new ones on a heap ontop of the engine block.
So we went in to yell at the service department manager, who sheepfully said he'd have it fixed. Well the mechanic tore one of the new hoses and then the service manager insisted my buddy pay for the replacement of the 'new' hose my buddy had already paid for just the day before.
Well. Long story short. My friend is 6'2" 300lbs (mostly muscle), and after some quite convincing conversation, left with his sprint in fine working condition on the grounds that he never return to that Canadian Tire, ever (a bargain if I've ever heard one)
Satch
Here's my story (well actually a friends), we went in to have some work done on an old Chevy sprint, replacing some hoses etc. Well they said it would take 2 hours, then after waiting for 2 hours they said it would take a little longer, so I took my buddy home.
Returned the next day, and it was ready, he went out to start her up, and after some weird noises, decided to look under the hood -- the mechanic hadn't installed any of the new hoses, he removed all the old ones, but left the new ones on a heap ontop of the engine block.
So we went in to yell at the service department manager, who sheepfully said he'd have it fixed. Well the mechanic tore one of the new hoses and then the service manager insisted my buddy pay for the replacement of the 'new' hose my buddy had already paid for just the day before.
Well. Long story short. My friend is 6'2" 300lbs (mostly muscle), and after some quite convincing conversation, left with his sprint in fine working condition on the grounds that he never return to that Canadian Tire, ever (a bargain if I've ever heard one)
Satch
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Anonymous
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In Quebec you have to get a safety if the vehicle you are buying doesn't have a current plate on it. So, if you buy an out of province bike or one that hasn't been on the road for a while you'll have to safety it. The safeties are supposed to be quite tough and there's usually only one garage per town/city that can do safeties. It's not like in Ontario where any licensed mechanic with a registered garage can do safeties.
Steve
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pidgey
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It's not a government requirement in Alberta to have a vehicle safety checked, although an insurance company can demand it, dependent on the vehicle's age. Out here the riding season lasts about 5 weeks, so there are a lot of 70's and 80's bikes on the road still in great condition, my '80 G.S. 850 GL being one of them!
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In about '94 I asked my wife to take my Honda Civic to Canadian Tire to get a second quote on replacing a choke cable. They dropped a laundry list of necessary repairs on her, adding up to many hundreds of dollars. They gave her the "If we let you drive away like this we could be sued" speech.
On that list was an oil and filter change. My wife asked the service writer if he was certain that was necessary work. The fellow replied that the oil was "black, and thick as molasses". HOWEVER, I HAD CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER 2 DAYS, AND 10 KILOMETERS, AGO! When she called him on it, he said we must be using some oddly colored oil! Liars and cheats. I never did get any of that work done.
2 years ago I suggested my wife take advantage of a cheap oil change promotion at CT. They spilled half a cup of oil in a hollow on top of the engine. My wife got half a mile away before the smoking started. CT ultimately steam cleaned the engine, and had the front end and windshield (inside and out) carefully cleaned to make good. I'LL NEVER GO BACK FOR SERVICE.
On that list was an oil and filter change. My wife asked the service writer if he was certain that was necessary work. The fellow replied that the oil was "black, and thick as molasses". HOWEVER, I HAD CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER 2 DAYS, AND 10 KILOMETERS, AGO! When she called him on it, he said we must be using some oddly colored oil! Liars and cheats. I never did get any of that work done.
2 years ago I suggested my wife take advantage of a cheap oil change promotion at CT. They spilled half a cup of oil in a hollow on top of the engine. My wife got half a mile away before the smoking started. CT ultimately steam cleaned the engine, and had the front end and windshield (inside and out) carefully cleaned to make good. I'LL NEVER GO BACK FOR SERVICE.
Here's a good one, but this is Mr Lube, not Iranian Tire. I picked up my wife's van from the tranny shop, where it just had a service. I stopped in at Mr.Lube to get the oil changed. Now, normally I do oil changes, but not on her van as it's a 3/4 ton with running boards, which I can't get under, and I don't trust those ramps with something that heavy. ANYHOW, after the guys changed the oil, they mentioned the tranny fluid should be changed as the colour was off. I told them I had just come from the tranny shop and they said the tranny shop must use a different colour dye!
Sounded fishy to me. :? Last time I took it in, they mentioned the head of the differential plug was stripped, and I mentioned that they did it, as they were the only ones that had ever been in there. They got it out and didn't charge me for it. 8)
Sounded fishy to me. :? Last time I took it in, they mentioned the head of the differential plug was stripped, and I mentioned that they did it, as they were the only ones that had ever been in there. They got it out and didn't charge me for it. 8)
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CT Stuff
CT Stuff
I noticed this rant on CT an figured that I'd put in my 0.02 worth.
I live in a smaller city (20,000) in SE BC (Cranbrook to be specific) and we have a CT here that actually does pretty good work. This part of BC is really dry and vehicles last forever so there are tons of old cars on the road. There are also lots of backyard mechanics out here too. Example there area couple of older chaps who do their errands in 1930 plymouths. Yes thats not a typo 1930's plymouths. One still has original paint. The other is a convertible and there are some 1948-52 fords on the go too for every day use.
Anyway on to my rant. The CT here is pretty good. All mechanics are journeymen with loads of experience. The service advisor is well informed and I have never heard of him trying to sell parts and services someone doesn't need.
Perhaps the difference is that a small town CT has to be better because for the most part no one in my town is anonymous. Bad service will very quickly be noticed and spread around town so perhaps they need to be pretty good.
JB
CT Stuff
I noticed this rant on CT an figured that I'd put in my 0.02 worth.
I live in a smaller city (20,000) in SE BC (Cranbrook to be specific) and we have a CT here that actually does pretty good work. This part of BC is really dry and vehicles last forever so there are tons of old cars on the road. There are also lots of backyard mechanics out here too. Example there area couple of older chaps who do their errands in 1930 plymouths. Yes thats not a typo 1930's plymouths. One still has original paint. The other is a convertible and there are some 1948-52 fords on the go too for every day use.
Anyway on to my rant. The CT here is pretty good. All mechanics are journeymen with loads of experience. The service advisor is well informed and I have never heard of him trying to sell parts and services someone doesn't need.
Perhaps the difference is that a small town CT has to be better because for the most part no one in my town is anonymous. Bad service will very quickly be noticed and spread around town so perhaps they need to be pretty good.
JB
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