Wow after reading the OP, it seems like just people stuck there nose where it didnt belong and got involved in a business transaction that they had no business getting involved in.

Also from what I read you have accurately described every experience I have had with Bucky. If I have ever had a problem with his work(and I have only had 1) he has been more than willing to correct the issue. It has always seemed to me that Bucky has been more than willing to go out of his way to make a cituation right or his customers happy. I would just say work with bucky wait till you can afford not to have a car for a couple of weeks and let him correct it. If he says he's going to do something I believe he will do it.

Good Luck