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  • Report:  #231241

Complaint Review: Complet Automotive Repair Services - C.A.R.S - Murrysville Pennsylvania

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- seymour, Indiana,
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Complet Automotive Repair Services - C.A.R.S
4431 William Penn Hwy Murrysville, 15668 Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Phone:
888-335-6838
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I needed to replace fly wheel on a 2000 f-150 and I called CARS and they said am I sure about the repair and yes I am sure I have worked on autos all my life . So I told CARS that it says to call before any work so I did and the first garage I went to said it needs a new fly wheel. I handed him my card and they called CARS then the garage called me back after a day and said you wont believe what CARS said that they did'nt believe the garage and he said that he wont deal with CARS becouse first they are asking for things they dont need to and they wont pay till they recieve the parts and then they run it threw tests and then maybe the payment might be autherized.The Garage said the only reason that the CARS company is saying all of this is so we wont do the work and there right . So I went to other garages in town and out of town and they all said the same thing CARS wont pay us . I thought it was a great idea to get this insurance when I bought my truck I payed 17,000 cash and then the carlot made it sound like this CARS company was top notch. So I gave them another $600 so I wont have to worry if something would go wrong with the truck you know piece of mind. RIGHT I live on a set income becouse I am disabled and it is sure nice to know that there are companys out there taking advantage of people like this. Oh and yes I fixed my fly wheel and it cost $600 and they would have had to pay $300

Michael

seymour, Indiana
U.S.A.


5 Updates & Rebuttals

Marc

Makaha,
Hawaii,
U.S.A.
Another suggestion.

#2Consumer Comment

Sun, January 21, 2007

Like Pablo said, save your money for repairs. I'll go further and say find a reliable mechanic, stick with him and don't argue with him when you get the bill. In fifteen years I think I've seen at least a thousand of these aftermarket used-car warranty incidents and NEVER seen one that was willing to pay. I repeat, NOT ONCE. They are a scam, even from the dealerships. They'll lead you to believe they are going to repair your vehicle, and as soon as you're out of sight they'll call me to tow your car to some wing-ding that will patch your car just good enough to get you off the lot.


Pablo

Washington,
District of Columbia,
U.S.A.
my advice - don't buy these " insurance products"

#3Consumer Suggestion

Fri, January 19, 2007

Think about it, if they really paid out for auto repairs as needed for older, used cars, they would soon be out of business. These guys are take the money and then disallow any claims. Thats how them operate. Save the money you would have paid them and use it yourself for your repairs. It'll sure make life alot simpler not arguing with a business who's profit system depends on NOT paying out any money. And don't try to setup a scam thinking you'll give 'em 500.00 and then demand a new engine, transmission and rear axle. Then your just as crooked as they are. And I know people pull stunts like that, otherwise why get involved with such bs?


Robert

Jacksonville,
Florida,
U.S.A.
Oh, okay

#4Consumer Comment

Fri, January 19, 2007

I don't accept the warranty work from those aftermarket companies that are sold through the used car dealers. None of them are worth a fart. I had one authorize me to tear down a transaxle that was burned up. The adjuster actually wanted me to point to the ONE part that caused the tranny to fail. I had another authorize the teardown of a 3.2L engine in an Acura Legend. After it was shown the rings were worn out, he informed me the rings aren't covered. This was after 3 different shops ran 3 different leakdown tests and all of us had the same diagnosis of the problem. I got paid on that one too, though. I made sure the Branch Manager of the Finance Company signed the repair order. Either they pay me in full for the rebuild, or I keep the car. It was one sweeeeeet ride. The Manager was fired over it. The warranty company thought they wouldn't pay a markup on parts and machine work too. Funny guys. That attitude cost them extra. I tell the customer I'll do the work, and they can file with the company themselves. I buy the ones I use online. I buy the same ones the Chrysler Dealer tries to sell me, only I get it for about 1/3 what the F&I guy wants me to pay. I'd suggest you file in small claims. They won't show up, so you'll need to put the dealership down as a defendant also. The dealership acted as the Agent for CARS. Good luck.


Michael

seymour,
Indiana,
U.S.A.
Is CARS a repair shop

#5Author of original report

Fri, January 19, 2007

NO it is a insurance for used autos you buy it at the time of purchase of auto. Its for engine and drive train 5 years or 50000.


Robert

Jacksonville,
Florida,
U.S.A.
Is CARS a repair shop?

#6Consumer Comment

Thu, January 18, 2007

If so, was this a warranty repair that they are supposed to cover? If so, I can understand why they would want the old parts back. If I do a job, and someone calls during the warranty period and tells me the same repair has failed, I will tell them to do the same thing. I need to see that what they claim is being done, IS being done. And no, I won't authorize payment until I have verified the part either. NO shop will. How else are they supposed to know the customer isn't trying to scam the original shop?

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