6431, Report:
#4788
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2001
Gary chapin's Auto Clinic. Rip-off, clutch went out again & they refuse to repair it, warranty still within 90 days.
on 1-17-01 I brought my 1995 Isuzu trooper into gary's auto clinic to have the clutch replaced. the truck went back 3 times for the same situation since then and each time I got an excuse.
Now on 3-24-01 the truck was towed in to have the clutch replaced again. And they will not...
Entity
gary chapin's Auto Clinic
Categories: Auto Mechanics
6432, Report:
#4712
Posted Date:
Mar 19 2001
Montemayor Motors ..Beware!!! Ripped-Off by these Unlicensed Backyard Mechanics
I spoke to this mechanic from Montemayor Motors about rebuilding the transmission for my car. He said he could do the job. And gave me a 3 month warranty. When they picked up the transmission a part was left behind.
They told me I needed to replace the tork converter, which a...
Entity
Montemayor Motors
Categories: Auto Repair Service
6433, Report:
#3882
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2001
Auto Repair Fraud at University Cadillac in Pembroke Pines, FL * Car Buyers Advocate
Greetings once again from The Car Inspector. A few months back I was dispatched to University Cadillac in Pembroke Pines, Florida to inspect a 1995 Cadillac Seville. The dealership had reported that the water pump and transmission side cover gasket were leaking.
I first verif...
Entity
University Cadillac
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
6434, 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
6435, Report:
#4459
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2001
Tropical Auto ..a slick mechanics trick!
i bought a couple of cars, about the same time i sold my house.
i moved 300 miles north,bought another house....
so,i had my auto's serviced for 10 years at a garage,in cape coral,fl...tropical auto... owner named RON...so i had him tow these two cars,over to his garage,10 miles a...
Entity
Tropical Auto
Categories: Auto Mechanics
6436, Report:
#4419
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2001
David's engine transmission service is a BIG Rip-off!
I needed a new engine for my truck, so I got the name and address of a local company that specializes in engine replacement at a reasonable cost. I had my truck towed to David's Engine Transmission Service in Kent, WA. Located at 27848-152nd Ave. S.E., Kent, WA 98042.
On the pho...
Entity
David's Engine Transmission Service
Categories: Auto Mechanics
6437, Report:
#4266
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2001
PEP BOYS, screwed by Manny, Moe, and Jack * UPDATE..Consumer Advise
After having a new battery installed (by a different company), the car wasn't getting fuel. One PepBoys (Cutler Ridge) installed a new fuel pump and filter - $283.00, including $68 for Diagnostics, after being told that the problem was the fuel filter.
A week and a half later, th...
Entity
PepBoys
Categories: Auto Repair Service
6438, Report:
#3176
Posted Date:
Dec 14 2000
Just Breaks-Auto repair Arlinton, TX- Just Thieves
A copy of a letter written to Just Thieves (I meant Brakes)
I brought my wife's car into above mentioned shop on September 9th because she stated that the brakes began grinding the previous day. Later, I received a call at a little past 1 PM from
Tim who told me that both front ...
Entity
Just Breaks
Categories: Auto Mechanics
6439, Report:
#3636
Posted Date:
Oct 20 2000
Pep Boys took my money for nothing
I took my car to Pep Boys for an inspection. They persuaded me to purchase the Preventive Maintenance Package, failing to mention that it cost over $300 and did not include parts (the final bill totaling just under $600).
The day I got my car back from Pep Boys it began overheat...
Entity
Pep Boys
Categories: Auto Repair Service
6440, Report:
#2375
Posted Date:
Oct 19 2000
America's Service Station Rip-off ..Texas Auto Repair Sting
This is a great article about how they are ripping people off.
By Randall Patterson
America's Service Station claims to be the auto repair exception. So how come the high prices, cheap parts and minimal service warranties?
When embarking on a sting, one wants company. It ca...
Entity
America's Service Station
Categories: Auto Repair Service