I have been a customer of Bunky's for several years; have taken my car each year to the one off of Cary Parkway for a full detail. Every year the cost increases. It is now $200 for inside and out, the works.The steepness in price has me searching for new vendor. \r
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Furthermore, two additional situations have me questioning the business practices of this particular Bunky's. \r
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I use the loaner car to drive myself home and back during the time my car is being detailed. This amounts to a total of 4 miles since I live close by. I noticed this last year and raised a flag but it happen again. Bunky's requires the driver of the loaner car to refill the gas tank at Bunky's gas pump. Each time, they have tried to charge me for a full gallon of gas!! They have stated that the car left with a full tank of gas each time. Each time, I have resisted this charge given that a gallon of gas, especially with the midsize car they have available- should be good for at least 16 miles or so. They suggest the gas evaporates while it is sitting there. Perhaps. I will let you be the judge of this but regardless - it is suspect to charge customers for one gallon of gas (they wanted to charge me $3.44) when only 4 miles have been driven. After much ""silliness"". Bunky's agreed to reimburse me $2.00 for the gas. I gave the $2 to one of the employees. \r
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And lastly during my experience, my swiss army knife that I keep in back of car became missing or misplaced. It was there prior to dropping off my car at Bunky's. While I am giving Bunky's and its employees the benefit of the doubt - I will not return to this facility.
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