Last June, just before a trip to South Carolina, my car's air conditioning started failing. Pep Boys said they ran a dye test ? I paid for a dye test ? and two components needed replacing: total cost over $500. The local Saturn dealer said without seeing the car he couldn't be sure, but if Pep Boys were right, it would cost around $360 to fix. My boss asked why I was wasting time when we all know the most efficient and honest garage in the region ? Ottot Kihm. The Kihm technicians could not find any evidence that a dye test had been done. Their dye test revealed a small leak at a valve stem. Total diagnosis and repair: $90. They urged me to come back after driving for a week to make sure that was the only problem. No need. They nailed it the first time. Otto Kihm really is the most honest, efficient service garage out there.
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