Snap off Steering Wheels

[mrwotto]

Sent the mk2 into my local mechanic today to get the ingnition switch replaced, went to collect it after work with carrie, drove both cars back to my mums house and she mentioned that the steering wheel was a bit "wobbly!".

So I investigated further, and much to my horror, the steering wheel came off   

After a little more investigation it became apparent that the mechanic had decided not to refit the nut that holds it in place.

Am just glad that it held on till we got to my mums, as it could have been very nasty indeed.

[kniterider]

how the fook did did the mechanic forget to put the nut on??? he must have put the plastic horn/cover back on... you actually paid for this service??? id be errrrrr complaining bigtime

 

[mrwotto]

Dont worry i will be complaining big time, thing is i know the guy and he has been doing work for me for years with no probs

[*Dubby*]

Mega complain  

[piggy]

"The wheels really come off this time" is a quote used alot at our place.

All I can say is that Carrie was lucky not to have had a very nasty accident.
Mega apology to be expected along with some sort of freebie as goodwill?

[scottyboy]

you are so lucky dude

[mrwotto]

Its  the mrs's that is lucky she drove it from the garage

[Golfgal]

I did that wi rusty once - didn't do it up tight enough wasn't my hand it came off in was priceless  

and very slow


that could hav been really nasty I would report them tbh

[mix]

I did that wi rusty once - didn't do it up tight enough wasn't my hand it came off in was priceless 

Thats no excuse for your spinning antics

[richandhazel]

Sent the mk2 into my local mechanic today to get the ingnition switch replaced, went to collect it after work with carrie, drove both cars back to my mums house and she mentioned that the steering wheel was a bit "wobbly!".

So I investigated further, and much to my horror, the steering wheel came off  :shocked: 

After a little more investigation it became apparent that the mechanic had decided not to refit the nut that holds it in place.

Am just glad that it held on till we got to my mums, as it could have been very nasty indeed.

Thats shocking mate . If Carrie had pulled the steering wheel towards her whilst driving it would have come straight off the spline.................glad she got it back ok and without incident.............I can't believe the mechanic missed puting the nut on! I usually leave it within the steering wheel recess so you can't miss it when puting it all back together.