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    Auto America 949

    4.7 (64 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    My old alternator left in my car, which leaves me stranded until I pay for a tow truck
    Yassi O.

    My fiancé and I were loyal customers to Hani for awhile now. He had worked on my 2017 Grand Cherokee more than a handful of times. A couple times the issues came back and he was there to guarantee his work every time. He was awesome! Until he wasn't. The final time we had used his service, my car was shaking and he diagnosed the issue as the alternator. So he quotes us $520 and says I'll replace the alternator and this will be the end of the shaking. When he finishes working on my car, he tells us he's tested it and drove the car and all is well. The second I turn my car on, the shaking is still there and I drove to the end of my street and the check engine light came back on. We texted him and told him and said we'd like him to fix the issue before we pay (and we'd like the fix to last at least an hour) and we'd pay for this service and then eventually ask for him to come take another look at it because the issue is still there. He said, "that's not how I operate." We cannot afford to take the car to the dealer or any reputable business storefront right now (hence using a mobile mechanic in the first place). So, we really needed a break on the price because we still have to pay for the issue to get fixed elsewhere. Hani said he'd come take out his new alternator and put my old alternator back in. Well, he took his alternator out and left mine in the car in the photo. Never texted us that he was done. Didn't answer our calls afterwards. Honestly, if I had been a one time customer I'd understand and not even bother with this Yelp review. But, I've chosen to do repeat business time and time again with Hani and I feel like that wasn't considered at all. I've always paid in full and on time. But - he's always delivered a fix each time. This time was the first time he didn't fix the issue and we wanted to pay when the issue was fixed (again, even if it was fixed just for a short while, we would have paid immediately. It was like nothing had been touched). He decided to leave me stranded instead since he knew we probably weren't going to use him again. Thanks! Edit 04/22/2023- I had my car worked on by someone else to put the alternator back in. They charged me a bit more because after looking under my hood, they told me the previous mechanic (Hani) took an extra bracket and some extra hardware that needed to be replaced for the alternator to be put in place. Left me stranded and stole from me at this point

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    4 months ago

    Johnny was prompt, fair, really nice guy, will definitely be using them again. Recommended.

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    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Came out the next day and replaced my wheel stud after it had snapped. Did it fast and on time, even helped with another small issue.

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    6 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Finished the job quickly (replaced u joints in driveshaft) at a fair price. Friendly service as well. Would recommend.

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    7 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Johnny is very reliable, and honest! Best mechanic I've ever worked with, highly recommend!

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    I am so happy I was able to find Johnny again and I will be using him in the future for any needed repairs on both of my vehicles!

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    This business is the best!!…read more I've been in several times now over the last few years and, each time has been a super experience. The guys have been honest, fair with estimates and pricing and, performed the services requested with quality. They have also been very timely and efficient. I've never had any issues with any of the repairs or various services. I can't recommend highly enough!

    I have always brought the cars of myself, and family members to 'CAARS,' since we originally got…read moreour Saturn's from Saturn years ago. I brought my Saturn in towards the end of last year to have the coolant light checked out on my car. The coolant light would not turn off without coming back on rather quickly, so i brought my Saturn down to have them check out what was the issue, and make the necessary repairs. It took them a few tries to find and locate the problem, but it was totally worth it. When they started looking into the source of the problem they discovered multiple parts that were broken, or close to being broken. They gave me the choice of the most critical parts that needed to be repaired, and were listed on a print out so I could choose which parts could be done sooner, and some father down the line in the near future. Vince, Dan, John, and staff always do a great job repairing and fixing our Saturn's when an issue pops up, and when an issue unexpectedly pops-up. There are a couple of parts that were getting close to breaking down, so I would rather get to those repairs (If I can), before anything goes wrong when I'm in transit somewhere. They found a fan that was coming loose besides the coolant among a few other things that were broken, or breaking down, and made the appropriate repairs. Needless to say I was, and am highly satisfied with the work that was done on my Saturn--I can easily tell when I drive my car--that it has much more power when accelerating, and it's noticeably smoother when driving. 'CAARS,' has high quality repair work, and a quality staff that Vince has retained--which shows in their quality, pride, and workmanship while keeping the price, timeliness, and value worthwhile for their customers.

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