Did I get hosed?

[Fays]

I recently had some repairs done on my 99 Explorer. At first, I was just getting the catalytic converter replaced, and I paid fro it up front. Once I went to pick it up, I was told by my mechanic that some additional repairs were needed, so they went ahead and did them (and of course added it to my bill). Here is my question:
The shop replaced the upper and lower ball joints, and also the outer tie rod end. When I picked up the truck, my mechanic warned me that it would probably squeak for a while, but then it should stop. Here I am, about 600 miles later, and not only has it not stopped, but the wheel shakes and I hear a rubbng sound when I turn the wheel hard. Also, there is a continuous, rythmic squeaking coming from the passenger side (not sure if from the front or rear- but I think its the rear). I was told by the shop that it is because I need my brakes replaced. What the hex?

 

[snoranger]

I recently had some repairs done on my 99 Explorer. At first, I was just getting the catalytic converter replaced, and I paid fro it up front. Once I went to pick it up, I was told by my mechanic that some additional repairs were needed, so they went ahead and did them (and of course added it to my bill). Here is my question:
The shop replaced the upper and lower ball joints, and also the outer tie rod end. When I picked up the truck, my mechanic warned me that it would probably squeak for a while, but then it should stop. Here I am, about 600 miles later, and not only has it not stopped, but the wheel shakes and I hear a rubbng sound when I turn the wheel hard. Also, there is a continuous, rythmic squeaking coming from the passenger side (not sure if from the front or rear- but I think its the rear). I was told by the shop that it is because I need my brakes replaced. What the hex?

1st:
I would have said "Thank you for fixing it, but I didnt authorize that work, I'm not paying for it."

2nd:
Find a new mechanic. New parts should never make noise (unless its part of the stereo system).

 

[JCase]

1st:
I would have said "Thank you for fixing it, but I didnt authorize that work, I'm not paying for it."

2nd:
Find a new mechanic. New parts should never make noise (unless its part of the stereo system).

Yup! THIS.

 

[DjDom]

New parts should never make noise (unless its part of the stereo system).

Ahaha, or if it's a new muffler.

But, it sounds like they did a bad job. Go back to the shop, tell them to fix the problem or you'll take legal actions. Usually that gets them worried cause they know they screwed you over.

 

[snoranger]

Ahaha, or if it's a new muffler.

But, it sounds like they did a bad job. Go back to the shop, tell them to fix the problem or you'll take legal actions. Usually that gets them worried cause they know they screwed you over.

A muffler is supposed to suppress noise, not make it.