On June 17th, 2013 I took in my Toyota Sienna in for an oil change, inspection, and a maintenance check (fluids, whatnot) to Lamb's Automotive and Tire on Bell Blvd in Cedar Park. My usual mechanic does not do inspections, that is why I went to Lamb's.\r
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The mechanic at Lamb's came across some issues and the sales/front office person (I did not get the name, unfortunately), took me back into the shop. I was told that the rack and pinion was leaking, Transmission Plate leaking/seeping, tires were bad, and the one strut was leaking. About $3+K worth of work (per rough estimate of second mechanic whom I later took the vehicle to for a second opinion). Told that this HAD to be done to pass inspection by both the front office person and the manager. In fact, when I questioned the need for all the repairs/replacement and wanted to make sure all HAD to be done, Mike Weir, the manager, looked me in the eye and said: “The TX department of safety says that I cannot pass this vehicle wit
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