331, Report:
#6453
Posted Date:
Sep 01 2001
Harry's Automotive - Auto mechanic rip off.
On October 20 2000,I took my 1989 Dodge caravan into Harry's automotive to have a new engine installed.A job which should have taken tops 14 days ttok 5 months to get my car back.When ever I would call to find out the status on my vehicle it was always some kind of excuse.Finally my...
Entity
Harry's Automotive
Categories: Auto Mechanics
332, Report:
#5832
Posted Date:
Jul 21 2001
ec engines- contracted rebuilt engine, bait & switch ripoff, raised price
i contracted for a new rebuilt engine, when they got the truck they said it needed more parts for nearly $1000. dollars more, many of the things they were trying to charge extra for should have been included in a rebuilt engine already. the men at the company swear they are not maki...
Entity
ec engines
Categories: Auto Repair Service
333, Report:
#4568
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2001
Garo's Union 76 Repair Shop Rip-Off and Malicious Intentions
I entered into a verbal agreement with Bobby Garabedian, owner of Garo's Union 76, in the begining of Nov 2000 to purchase an 89 325i BMW for $1500.00. He asked for a deposit of $500.00, and he stated that the car would be in good driving conditions when i pick it up. I mentioned t...
Entity
Garo's Union 76/Repair shop
Categories: Auto Mechanics
334, Report:
#3845
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2000
PURRFECT AUTO SERVICE #48 says Check is in the mail .. what a bunch of bull!
On July 28, 2000 I took my car to Purrfect Auto Service #48 located in Lake Forest, CA. I needed a smog check on my car. I chose to stay while the mechanic was doing the test. I saw him manipulating the equipment and I refused to pay for it.
I was coerced into paying just to rec...
Entity
PURRFECT AUTO SERVICE #48
Categories: Auto Repair Service
335, Report:
#2773
Posted Date:
Jul 28 2000
My experience with Stevens Creek Toyota service dept., San Jose, CA
On Saturday July 22, 2000 I brought my car, Toyota Avalon 1995, for a 60,000-mile-service to Stevens Creek Toyota dealership in San Jose, CA. I received the car on Monday July 24 and paid $1450.78. That amount included $999.22 for labor and 395.72 for parts. I always bring my car fo...
Entity
Stevens Creek Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
336, Report:
#2752
Posted Date:
Jul 26 2000
service plus car care Bellflower ca. serviccs plus now i ride the bus.
to pass smog i needed 3 things done catalytic converter,thermostatic air cleaner,indicater light fixed.they called said it was done picked it up drove home a weird humming noise was comming from the rear i took it back right away the said it was the fuel pump i had no prob with it b...
Entity
service plus car care
Categories: Auto Repair Service
337, Report:
#2592
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2000
Kenworthy Carburetors, 610 Broadway Redwood City, CA. Traded my Jeep for a lemon.
I'm a single mom of two kids,and I guess I'm also naive. My vehicle was a 1986 Jeep Cherokee which I bought from my Uncle. When I bought the Jeep,( April 23,1998)it had approx 150,000 miles on it, but was kept in fair condition. I commuted around 100 miles daily & noticed wear & tea...
Entity
Kenworthy Carburetors (owner is Joe)
Categories: Auto Repair Service
338, Report:
#2446
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2000
The Thieving Bastards
I was shopping around for a vehicle and went to a used car lot in my area. I found a wonderful Chevy Blazer and thought it would be great. My boyfriend and I went through the process of getting our credit approved and borrowing money to put down the down payment of $1500. This wa...
Entity
Bastan Auto Center, Inc.
Categories: Auto Dealers
339, Report:
#2134
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2000
Auto Mechanical Genesee Shell Automobile Smog Brake & Lamp Inspection Repair
I bought a vehicle from a individual named John Martin, who is a Mechanic at Genesee Shell ( Automobile Smog Brake & Lamp Inspection Repair) said he just rebuilt the engine approxemently 6 months ago and that the engine was fine and he qauranteed that the engine was good I only paid...
Entity
Genesee Shell Automobile Smog Brake & Lamp Inspection Repair
Categories: Auto Mechanics
340, Report:
#925
Posted Date:
Feb 03 2000
REGGIE'S MOTORS OF LAS VEGAS SELLS LEMONS
I HAD JUST RECEIVED A DISABILITY SETTLEMENT AND WENT LOOKING FOR A CAR. WE HAD NO INTENTION OF PURCHASING A CAR FROM REGGIE'S, BUT THE SALESMAN BEGGED US TO LET THEM EARN OUR BUSINESS AND PROMISED THAT THEY WOULD FIX ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE OF OUR CHOICE TO ENSURE THAT WE HA...
Entity
REGGIE'S MOTORS
Categories: Auto Dealers