26, Report:
#1067297
Posted Date:
Jul 16 2013
Meineke Car Care Center - Auto Repair Broke the tube the engine oil dipstick goes in to Charlottesville Virginia
I took my mini van to have the oil changed. As far as I know everything was great, until it was getting close to time for my oil change and I had a 400 mile trip to make so thought I better check my oil just to be sure it was ok. Well could not find my dipstick where it was supposed...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center - Auto Repair
Categories: Auto Service Stations
27, Report:
#1063297
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2013
Skinner Meineke Inc AKA Skinner Autoplex AKA Meineke Car Care Center of Medford Wrong Parts Used, Damaged Car During Repair, Refused to Repairr Damage Done, refused to Refund Medford Oregon
I am writing to express my complete dissatisfaction with your company’s recent service on the exhaust system on my 1997 Subaru Outback. I wish to formally and respectfully request that you refund all monies paid to you to date, $200 for such service as well as full and complete re...
Entity
Skinner Meineke Inc
Categories: Auto Repair Service
28, Report:
#1046946
Posted Date:
May 28 2013
Meineke Inspected and Rejected Car Because of Non-Existing Conditions Tappahannock, Virginia
This particular Meineke Car Care Center is a Virginia state vehicle inspection site. I do not recommend that anyone use this facility.
The manager there attempted to rip me off for $1,300 in supposed problems including exhaust system, rack and pinion repairs, and brakes wh...
Entity
Meineke
Categories: Auto Inspection
29, Report:
#1053640
Posted Date:
May 24 2013
Meineke Car Care Center OWNER THREATEN TO PUNCH ME IN FACE, HAD TO CALL POLICE Scottsdale Arizona
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.
OWNER threatened to punch me in face after I asked for my keys back.. Was told it would take an 1.5 hours, after that amount of time my vehicle hadn't moved from the parking lot. So I asked for my keys back and owner said no! I told him I was going to ...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center
Categories: Auto Repair Service
30, Report:
#1027358
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2013
meineke car care center#1954 overcharged for work that did not request and specifically requested that i did not want the lifetime warranty lewes, Delaware
i was havving brake problems on my drivers side and the brake pad was destroyed and cut into the rotor.after inspection the calipher was bad as well.then ,checking the right side the calipher was burnt and the pads needed replscing which i agreed to replacing.i told the guy at the d...
Entity
meineke car care center#1954
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
31, Report:
#925025
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2013
Meineke Econo Lube #4097 Meineke car care center Failed to repair my vehicle had to go back 5 times in 3 months perris, California
I have had nothing but issues with this Meineke Econo lube #4097 located in Perris,ca. I have spent over $1400 in less than 8 months for the same problem that keeps occuring with my vehicle. My car was overheating, and leaked water. So they told me I had to replace hoses on the...
Entity
Meineke Econo Lube #4097
Categories: Auto Repair Service
32, Report:
#983152
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2012
Meineke Unneccessary repairs, No customer service colorado springs, Colorado
I took my 1999 Dodge Durango to a Meineke Car Care Center complaining of a constant Brake Dragging noise. After the Technician returned from a test drive he informed the service manager that the problem was from the Brake Master Cylinder. I paid for the repair and ...
Entity
Meineke
Categories: Auto Repair Service
33, Report:
#982048
Posted Date:
Dec 14 2012
Meineke Car Care Center #1074 Paid $3570 to get my car tow from Meineke Randolph, Massachusetts
Meineke Terrifying Story
I took my 2001 mitsubishi montero truck to that specific location because i was having some problems with the shifter cable it was hard for me to change gears, right away i knew i was having some kind of transmission problems the owner is also my wife...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #1074
Categories: Auto Repair Service
34, Report:
#971593
Posted Date:
Nov 20 2012
MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER FAILURE TO LISTEN TO CUSTOMER ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts
I very recently had my car's brakes repaired at the Meineke Car Care Center in Attleboro, Ma.. The rear brakes on the driver's side were causing the wheel to lockup. The technican performed a free brake inspection and showed me that the trailing shoe was almost down to bare metal. T...
Entity
MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER
Categories: Auto Repair Service
35, Report:
#959084
Posted Date:
Oct 24 2012
Meineke Meineke Car Care Center Incompetence Ripoff brake service rotors damaged price gauging scam overcharging failure to perform basic diagnostic procedures and basic repairs Douglasville, Georgia
I visited the Meineke Car Care Center #1819 on 10/18/2012 for a brake pads/rotor service. Firestone and another licensed auto mechanic had indicated to me earlier this year that I needed a brake repair for my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fee. I initially contacted the service m...
Entity
Meineke
Categories: Auto Repair Service
36, Report:
#850356
Posted Date:
Sep 30 2012
Meineke Car Care Center Meineke Damaged My Car - I won $3k in Small Claims Court - 3 Years Later & I haven't Seen a Dime! Vancouver, Washington
My name is Joni and I own a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse this is my story :) On January 17, 2009 at 8am I took my car to Meineke Car Care Center, #1440 (15510 E Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA) for my 90,000 mile service. I was told when I dropped my car off that they would need to keep i...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center
Categories: Auto Mechanics
37, Report:
#916853
Posted Date:
Aug 06 2012
Meineke Car Care Meineke Car Care Center - Auto Repair Damaged my car instead of repairing it Antioch, California
Please read it all as its relevant, and I have been through a lot of grief.
On 04-25-12, I took my car into Meineke to have the Differential Pinion Seal replaced and gear oil flushed and refilled. I was informed the old gear oil was flushed out and new oil was replaced. Upon comp...
Entity
Meineke Car Care
Categories: Auto Repair Service
38, Report:
#916693
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2012
Meineke Car Care Center #782 Damaged bellow boot when doing alignment, refused to replace. Now I have to buy a new boot, pay for installation and re-do alignment Denver, Colorado
They damaged a bellow boot on my car when doing alignment, refused to replace. Now I have to buy a new boot, pay extra money to replace it and do alignment again. Very unprofessional, irresponsible and rude people. Don't take your car to them, don't risk your money. I will also file...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #782
Categories: Auto Repair Service
39, Report:
#903220
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2012
Meineke Car Care Center #1696 Destroyed Mercedes Car Engine while simply scheduled to change timing cover. Farmington, Missouri
When taking car to Meineke to have a fuel filter change performed, was told by Meineke mechanic that there was a small leak in the timing chain cover and told me it could cause an engine fire! Paid Meineke to replace timing chain cover gasket and while taking the engine apart-...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #1696
Categories: Auto Repair Service
40, Report:
#774115
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2012
MEINEKE Meineke NOT REFUNDING MY $30,000 DEPOSITE FEE charlotte, North Carolina
TO MEINEKE FRENCHISEE APLICANTS
To THOSE WHO WANT TO INVEST ON MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER BUSINEESS OWNER SHIP.
I saw their internet advertisement franchisee for investment, I called Mr. Steve Belko (Franchisee sales manager), Ive become interested to invest on MEINEKE car care ...
Entity
MEINEKE
Categories: Auto Repair Service
41, Report:
#857661
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2012
Meineke Car Care Center #1898 Diagnosing and quoting for unneeded repairs... Franklin, Indiana
Before I go into great detail about my most recent experience at the Franklin, Indiana, Meineke shop (Store #1898), I need to explain a few things. First, I cannot PROVE that this Meineke location diagnosed or quoted me for unneeded repairs, but I strongly SUSPECT they did. I am sim...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #1898
Categories: Auto Repair Service
42, Report:
#855685
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2012
Meineke Car Care Center #359 I took my vehicle in for a new serpentine belt and over $2000 later, my car is in the worst shape ever! Aurora, Colorado
On 01/05/2012 I took my car to this business for a new serpentine belt. I also asked that they check my car over for anything else that may be in need of repair (Big Mistake).
Approximately two hours later I received a call from Kevin stating that I needed: spark plug wires, alte...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #359
Categories: Auto Repair Service
43, Report:
#846443
Posted Date:
Feb 29 2012
meineke car care center stole my catalyic converter charlotte, North Carolina
i went to meineke car care center on freedom drive to get my catalyic converter replaced. when i asked for my old one back, they told me it was against the law for them to give me the part off of my car.
i asked them how could it be aganst the law to have a part that came o...
Entity
meineke car care center
Categories: Auto Mechanics
44, Report:
#844689
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2012
Meineke Car Care Center Tony Knight destroys 1996 Ford Explorer, or how to spend $4600 on a front end. Tupelo, Mississippi
In November of 2009 I took my vehicle to Meineke of Tupelo to align my front end because the driver side front tire was leaning in and to have them see if they could find the cause of a knock I was hearing under the center console area. After $1520 in unneeded repairs, they sa...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center
Categories: Auto Mechanics
45, Report:
#804288
Posted Date:
Dec 10 2011
Meineke Car Care Center Very bad service and Big scam San Antonio, Texas
I took my 2001 Chevy Impala in with a broken return fuel line. I was given a quote for the repair and it would come out at $450. Since my car was spilling gasoline under the hood, I decided to give the go ahead and I was told my car would be done that night. Nightfall came and I was...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center
Categories: Auto Repair Service
46, Report:
#786750
Posted Date:
Oct 09 2011
Meineke 4047 Shoddy Mechanics Workmanship Riverside, California
October 3, 2011, I took my 1989 Acura Integra into the Meineke car care center on 5500 Van Buren Avenue at approximately 9:30 am to take advantage of an advertised sale on oil changes for $8.88. The shop was very busy, I was finally seen at 11:30 am. The attendant pulled...
Entity
Meineke 4047
Categories: Auto Repair Service
47, Report:
#681833
Posted Date:
Jul 16 2011
KC Promotions Failed to give me a refund as they said they would Olathe, Kansas
On 12/09/10 a representative of KC Promotions came to my door selling a coupon book for Meineke Car Care Center for $50. It sounded like a decent deal, but I did not have the money at the time. He insisted I could post date a check for whenever would work for me. I proceeded to writ...
Entity
KC Promotions
Categories: Door to Door Sales
48, Report:
#748850
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2011
Meineke Meineke Car Care Center They charge people tripple to do simple jobs, none of the mechanics are certified, and they do not pay their employees ELIZABETH, New Jersey
I am a former employee for this shop. First they charge more than twice for something simple like brakes. None of the mechanic are certified or proffesional. I am having a probelm being paid by his shop despite the fact that they make thousands of dollars in one day.
Entity
Meineke
Categories: Auto Mechanics
49, Report:
#716449
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2011
Meineke Car Care Center Bait & Switch. Inglewood, California
This repair center franchise for Meineke opened recently and hired a company named M.C. Advertising to sell specials for that one franchise for $26.50 which would include 3 free oil changes for ANY car I owned. My first car was too new therefore I needed to pay extra, then I brought...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center
Categories: Auto Repair Service
50, Report:
#697004
Posted Date:
Mar 26 2011
Meineke Car Care Center #1204 Meineke is a RIP OFF!!!! THEY bUY AND USE AFTERMARKET PARTS BUT CHARGE YOU FOR DEALER PARTS!!! Lawrenceville , Georgia
On January 12, 2008 I had a fuel pump installed on my 2001 Chevy Surburban........ Thirteen months later I went back because the truck was having a hard start the same promblem before. I had it checked out and was told that it was the fuel pump. I went back to Meineke and spok...
Entity
Meineke Car Care Center #1204
Categories: Auto Repair Service