I initially brought in a car in which the manifold cover had melted and caused extensive damage. When I brought it in, the cost to get it running again was going to be about $2500. Each day the cost increased with new found problems until it eventually ran $5500.
Still trusting them, with their friendly attitude and framed "recommendations", I brought the car in for oil changes and other problems. Each time I brought the car in there were anywhere from $700- $900 in additional repairs that "had to be done" The last one was insisting that the belts all had to be replaced. I told them I would think about it. A year and a half later with several checks, the belts still do not need to be replaced.
A side mirror that they wanted to replace with used one for$250 plus installation was repaired somewhere else for under $60!
I take the car to other places now - even a simple oil change!
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