This was really the worst business transaction I have ever been forced through. Passing through Gainesville on my way south, I took my car in to Carrsmith to have the power steering pump repaired on my Camry. I was in a hurry, so I trusted review web sites like this one to point me in the right direction. I feel like the least I can do at this point is write a review that will hopefully discourage people from letting themselves get ripped off.\r
It took Carrsmith more than a week to do a two hour repair job. They never called to let me know the status of my vehicle; I was always forced to call them and inquire as to the whereabouts and well-being of it.\r
I initially requested a written estimate of the cost, but the owner, Ray, insisted quite strenuously that I go with a verbal estimate. Trusting his knowledgeability, I accepted the offer of a verbal estimate. When I got the estimate (finally), after waiting for a week for my car to be inspected, it was just upwards of two hundred dollar
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