RE: BIG O Tires, Carefree highway I had a flat repaired recently at Big O tires on Carefree highway. Cost was $45. Actually had two fixed in the last month. After my first visit when I tried to replace one of the tires, I couldn't loosen lug nuts had to use a 2 foot length of pipe to increase torque. The nuts on the tire were grossly over torqued to the point it was not removable using the manufacturers supplied tools, even with my full body weight on the wrench. My guess is that it took well over 200 Ft/LBS to break all of them loose. On the previous day when I brought the car in, I had mentioned to the lady who took the order for repair, that the lugs were over torqued. She said I will make a note of that. Please note that the manufacturer spec is 79 to 94 LB/FT. I talked to Big o cashiers on May 5 at 11:00, the first man at the counter said it is sand in the threads. Reminded him that they had installed them just yesterday. The second person I talked to said that they always use a "torque tool" but it is not checked for accuracy. He did offer that the torque is on a chart out in the service area and stated most cars take about 80 to 100 Ft/lb. I told him it needs to be checked, his final answer was I will look into that. He did not offer any remedy or resolution other than "I'll look into that." This is not customer service, not courteous, rather is seems to indicate that they are saying "It's not my fault" My 25 year loyalty will now revert to Discount tires on Carefree hwy & 7th street. read more

My tire warning light came on in the car. I like to take care of car issues quickly. I was close to Big O so stopped in to have them help me. I asked one of the staff by their garage if they might help me. He told me to pull up in back of a stationary car. A young staff person helped me. I opened my car door so that he could see the air pressure needed. He was efficient and had the tires all filled in no time. Thank you Big O! Shared parking outside. read more

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Fixed my flat in great time. The staff and owner most courteous. Every service I needed was done professionally and quickly! read more

I trusted Big O Tires as automotive professionals because I do not have a mechanical background and relied on their expertise to keep my vehicle safe. Instead, over the course of three months, my vehicle was severely disabled by a team unable to perform the level of work they undertook--and those errors were later protected by another team under the same franchise rather than corrected. This matter is now under a formal Better Business Bureau complaint: BBB Case ID #: 24357302 (Filed 01/06/2026) Locations & Management Involved Big O Tires - Cave Creek 5355 E Carefree Hwy, Building C Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Store Manager: Kris Maxie Big O Tires - Phoenix 21029 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85024 Store Manager: Jeff Hunter General Manager (both locations): Blade Bush Regional Manager: Mike Sharpe Serious Safety, Repair, and Oversight Failures As a woman in my 60s doing the best I can without a mechanical background, I trusted Big O Tires to act competently and ethically. Instead, I experienced repeated misrepresentation of repairs, dismissal of safety concerns, and pressure to accept incomplete or incorrect work. I am deeply concerned this conduct may affect other customers. Documented issues include: * Wrong transmission fluid was used; this was not acknowledged when a new transmission was presented as "necessary," omitting the true cause * Transmission replacement forced me into an extended rental car * Vehicle shudders violently when AC is on, making it feel unsafe * AC compressor was under warranty, yet I was charged for a new one * Compressor replacement was double-billed and immediately followed by severe shaking * Work was performed involving airbag systems * I was later told Big O does not handle airbags due to lack of certification * I was also told airbag work had been performed by a non-certified technician * Warning lights were repeatedly dismissed and later tied to airbags not functioning * Steering components were left unsafe, including screws not replaced and later described as hazardous * Vehicle returned with missing or unsecured hardware, including an engine protection plate left hanging * Horn and cruise control failures were not properly repaired * Multiple return visits were required due to errors from work performed the prior day; many visits were not documented * An incorrect belt was installed, causing the vehicle to break down and require towing * When I requested safety issues be resolved, I was instead offered an oil change * At the Cave Creek location, the manager was frequently not on site, and vehicles appeared to be worked on without direct supervision * I was told management knew errors were occurring but could be fixed--yet they were not * All warning lights remain on * Although verbally stated to be "safe," this is my only transportation and I have lost all trust. I am taking my life on the freeway in a vehicle ablaze with warning lights I was told to "monitor." Lack of Corporate Response * I contacted the Big O consumer complaint line on 11/23 * No one from corporate or regional management contacted me * I was given a $700 check for non-certified airbag work, which felt less like a resolution and more like being told to go away--while my vehicle remained unsafe Financial Impact Between transmission replacement, repeated repairs, towing, rental car costs, and related expenses, the financial impact exceeds $18,000, yet the vehicle remains unresolved and unsafe. Final Statement I trusted this company because I am not a mechanic and relied on their professional expertise. Instead, my car was compromised by work beyond the team's capabilities, and those failures were protected rather than corrected. This is not professionalism. This is not accountability. This is not acceptable. Shame on you! read more

Big O Tires - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Made online appt. day earlier for 7 am. for Rear Brakes and Flush. Told mechanic doesn't come in until 7:30, at 8:00 they finally took the vehicle. So I sat for an hour needlessly. Said they would rush it so I got the car back in 90 min. Labor $330 = $220/hr. Mentioned the initial wait to Michelle the cashier who informed me that the mechanics don't start until 7:30-how is the customer supposed to know all this? Bad attitude, says she "will talk to I.T." As I retailer I equate bad attitude of staff to questionable service, we will see but mean time I am taking 4 cars and recommended repairs elsewhere, who needs attitude "We are sorry" goes a long way. read more

I was quoted an ungodly amount of money to replace my axle at a competitor but my son talked me into checking out big o so I gave it a shot. my car was in and out for much less money and it's driving smooth as satin now. thanks Big O. read more

Terrible experience. Called in the new Big O Carefree/Cave Creek location for an appointment for a new set of tires and was told it would take a couple of hours, it too four hours. After it was done the balancing weights were put on the outside of the tires, so it looked terrible! I went back inside and asked them to put the weights on the inside, they did, took another hour. Paid and when I drove off it was making a tapping sound inside of the wheel well. I turned around and took it back in and another 30 minutes later they finally fixed the problem and the job. Mind you, these were in stock tires and it took 5.5 hours to finish. I was pissed and exhausted! Billing and checkout. When I paid, they automatically tacked on roadside warranty and an alignment and other add on items I never asked for plus none of these extras were explained to me, they were just added to the bill like it how they did business. The assumptive close; put it on the invoice and some folks will complain and some won't! I was soooooo ready to go after all this. Warranty. I tried to use the warranty and free rotation, they said, "you cannot make an appointment for warranty work" so I am not going through waiting without an appointment for these guys to "sweat me out" in the waiting area for something I already paid for! I don't have that kind of patience. I did get the rotation(s) done for about 18 months through another provider and paid extra. Not a great experience or value. Save yourself the heartache and please do not go to this location. I since went to another location of Big O and they did it right! Also they offered appointments for warranty work. If you need tires and service I would recommend anyone but Big O Carefree/Cave Creek location. Try Big O at Tatum & Thunderbird, 100% better! read more

-Purchased new tires with alignment less than 2 years ago. -Today when I took it in for rotation was told tires are apparently unrepairably worn supposedly due to misalignment with less than 24k miles on them. -Paid for the extended warranty also. (Useless as it turns out) -Took vehicle back several times during this period for inspection and rotation and not a word was said about alignment issues. -So apparently the vehicle became misaligned and tires destroyed in 6 months from last inspection. Vehicle does not have any noticable signs of misalignment. -Was pretty much told tough luck and to get lost. But hey they did give me a quote for another set of tires first! Seriously? -Managers unplasant and rude, -Every time I took it in it was returned without the capsI -Back to Discount Tire, night and day difference. read more

I had an oil change here. Within one week my engine light started saying overheating, oil needs to be changed, urgent red flashing lights late at night coming off Highway. Had vehicle towed to dealership. They told me the radiator cap was missing. told shop what happened. They say they have video showing they never touched it. Won't show me the video. All is well that ends well but I won't go back as they wouldn't accept any responsibility for the incident. No one else touched my car. read more

Went in for a tire repair and was sold a new tire. Returned home and new tire was deflating at an even more rapid rate. Returned and was told I had a small crack in rim. No proof of damage to original tire and staff was very rude when I asked for photo of damage to original tire. Long story short, this store sold me a tire I did not need and didn't even inspect rim during original appointment. Scam!! Stay away!!! read more

Found out one of the tires is a different size so that's not great - now I have to go back and see if they'll fix the issue

I paid for an oil change, tire rotation, filter, change, etc. They told me it would be done in an hour... It took 2 1/2. Then when I got home, I realized that they had oil spilled everywhere on the inside of the cab of my truck all over the door all over the floor mat. Then they honestly asked that I bring the truck back in so that they could clean it. I do not trust the person that messed it up to fix it. read more

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Should have listened to these guys first. Was I ever wrong . I mistakenly gave a negative review and after actually researching I found that diagnostic test is standard and tried a short cut to save money. Now I'm having the work done with no disagreements as they truly do know their business here. I apologize for the review left a couple months ago. Thank you for the great repair! My fuel injection system is working fine now. read more

Been going here for 3 years and then my normal service rep is no longer there. Will never go here again! Do not waste your time! - Went in for a flat tire on my Mercedes, ended up buying 4 tires and since they have the car do the oil change. Left my car there. 11:30am Friday - By 2pm I had several calls, they couldn't find the key to unlock lock the wheels, I don't have the key. (I've never had to change my tires) keep in mind I've had my tires rotated and oil changed at this location from Steve Ryan for years. I ask, is there a master key that you have? Replied no and we called other vendors and they don't either. So you're telling me you're a car repair and tire place and don't have the tools to change my tires? Nothing they could do. It's not almost 3pm and my car is there with a flat and they are telling me nothing they can do as we are approaching the weekend. They did change my oil for $162. - I called Mercedes Road side and the towed my car out of there and I am still waiting on the $1000 refund for my tire deposit from Big O. - When they get my car up they said I needed new spark plugs which Big O never told me and discovered I have an oil leak which didn't they just change the oil!? Needless to say, don't waste your time or money going here! They talk down to you like you don't know anything about your own car. Repeat the same script without actually finding solutions. I hope no more me has to go through this experience again. DO NOT GO HERE EVER! read more

Big O Tires - This is letting me know I need spark plugs. - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Judah Chismar and team saved the day in less than 6-hours. My truck was a mess going in (brakes. tires, struts, battery, oil change, etc.). Judah was honest about the repairs, gave me a timely quote, and had me back in my truck in about 5-hours. Awesome to be able to get all this work done in one shop and so quick. Thanks Big O team! read more

Made online appointment for an Alignment. Received confirmation email of appointment. Showed up and was told they don't take appointments on the weekends even though they give the option online. Paid for a four wheel alignment but they were unable to adjust the front wheels Camber on a 2001 Ford Escape. Manager said that they're unadjustable, and that aftermarket cam bolts for strut adjustments don't exist. However, they do sell them at every big box store, this car is 20 years old, the alignment has been adjusted many times. Don't go here, they don't know what they're doing. Car still pulls to the left when the steering wheel is held straight. read more

Big O Tires - Front wheel Camber was not adjusted, but still billed full price. - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

My fiancé had a total front brake job done on our Expedition in February. When he returned home the brakes had been sounding strange. So we brought it to a local brake shop. They had put both the inside brake pads on the drivers side and both the outside on the passenger side. Causing the brakes on one side to do all the stopping. It also caused the brand new rotor to have to be replaced again. We have contacted them and they are not taking any responsibility for their crappy workmanship. If their technician had installed them properly we would not have had to replace the pads and rotor in August again. Do not trust them for your brake jobs. read more

Big O Tires - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Don't bother going here. Waste of time and energy. They talked and treated me like I was a just some woman that has no idea about cars. I took my car somewhere else to be serviced. A place with actual customer service. read more

I was not pleased with the service. They were supposed to patch a hole in my tire. They couldn't get the tire pressure right and I woke this morning with the same tire flat. They charged me $55.00 to fix it and it still wasn't fixed. read more

Big O Tires - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Absolutely the worst experience ever. Took it in for a tire repair and oil change. Also asked them to replace burnt out bulbs. Took 3 hours and then they tried to send me home with the bulbs still not replaced. Then, I noticed my center cap on the rim of the tire they replaced was missing. They tried to tell me it wasn't on but I persisted and finally they found it and reinstalled. They messed up the TPMS because I still have a light out. Today, car wouldn't start and I discovered the cables were both loose. I wouldn't let these clowns wash my windows. Sloppy and careless work. They gave me coupons for 2 free oil changes but I will never let them touch my car again. read more

They did the RIGHT thing. Months ago, I left a scalding review. Management responded by inviting me in to discuss the problem. They explained that they had made the necessary changes both at the front desk and in the shop and asked for a chance to rectify the situation. I can't say enough about the service I received. They went above and beyond what anyone would expect. I've been back for two other problems: a fuel injector leak and a rat residing on my engine block (nothing to do with Big"O"). Both issues were expertly resolved. So, don't post a negative review until you've spoken to management first. Thank you, Big"O". read more

Gosh I can't describe how much John really helped me out. He absolutely helped me and went above and beyond anything that I've experienced with any repair shop or tire shop. So fast and efficient thank you! read more

I have had 2 great experiences. First was some wheel/brake work that cost half as much as another place who quoted me. Second, I asked if they had anybody who could remove a rabbit that had somehow got behind the front grill of my car. They fixed the issue right away despite it not being part of their service offering and at no cost. They really are fair-minded people and do terrific work. read more

These guys are AMAZING! From the first phone call to the final bill... I was completely taken care of. The price was reasonable, they checked everything, gave me options and ultimately helped me get the best tires for my horse trailer. I'll be back. read more

Over priced and way off on quoted wait time. Couldn't help but feel like I was getting played with as far as getting over charged for a new set of brake pads and rotors. I had to ask for a specific breakdown of the pricing before they started taking off some charges. Also witnessed two customers before me break out in an argument with an employee over similar issues as mine. They apologized for the wait and we're respectful towards me, however actions speak louder than words. read more

This is a company of integrity and friendliness. They fix complex problems in record time and for less money. I have enjoyed interacting with many technicians here and I value their servicing of my vehicle. read more

Brought my car in on a Sunday morning when they opened. Manager John had the tire problems fixed and I was on my way in an hour. I noticed as I was waiting for my SUV that John politely helped the additional customers and provided accurate times when their vehicles would be ready. Good work by all. read more

Had my 2019 Audi TTRS towed there, as they were closest (2.5 miles), for a flat tire (I could see the screw). Young guy - Brandon - had it plugged and ready in 60'. Manager, Judah, did not charge me for this 'plug & go.' So was home in less than hour. So far no problem with this very low profile, high performance tire with only 9K miles. read more

Steve Ryan is the BEST! I have been going for at least 15 years,and I would not go anywhere else! Five Star in every way read more

I am very blessed to have developed a relationship with Steve and Chris. They are always there for me and my needs for my vehicles. Recently my 2016 Kia, developed some challenges that needed immediate attention. The car had to have major work done and the Big O team handled it expertly. They even worked with my service warranty company to assist in the payment of their warranty. Bottom line this Big O location is awesome!! read more

My wife got a flat on her Kia so she dropped it off at this store to get a replacement. They charged $460.00 dollars to replace install a single tire. $400 after I dropped the protection plan. Complete rip off Discount Tire would replace and install same tire for $240. I will not be going back here for any services and if you value your hard earned money I would recommend you don't go here either. read more

We got a flat tire on Sunday. They were short staffed but got us in and on the road in about an hour. Brandon took care of us but all the staff were polite and helpful. Great working with a Veteran Owned and Veteran Managed business. read more

Took my 4runner in for repairs, ended up having to get everything they touched repaired at the dealership! Left parts inside the timing belt cover that caused it to jump a few teeth. Put on new upper control arms and my tires rub now, even after I paid for spacers on wheels. The alignment was supposed to be done at that time, they provided paper work showing that it had been completed. Steering wheel was cocked to the left, took it back, turns out the didn't do it! Scratched center caps on newly powder coated wheels, torqued them after putting center caps on...you are a tire store, come on!!Replaced mass airflow sensor and they was bad too, replaced at dealership. Did an oil change, oil was leaking at the filter, had to have dealership fix that too. The list goes on...+3k in repairs and nothing was fixed. The Toyota dealership had to fix everything they touched! Don't bring your car here, they can't even do tires right! Here's a picture of the parts left in timing belt cover. read more

Big O Tires - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

i book an appointment on-line to have 4 tires installed on 01/24 my estimated total was 331.96. i show up and i am told it will be 760 ? i question the amount so they take off the tire protection plan i never asked for and i am told it is 531? i asked how there could be such a discrepancy ? i was told i needed to read the fine print ? no apology it was implied it was my fault i didnt know it would be 200 dollars more ? i cleared my whole friday morning from appointments to be told i need to read the fine print in order for me to conduct business with you .honestly 1 star is too kind, you want people to trust and support you because these franchises are veteran owned but then tell your customers to read the fine print and again to be clear i never once heard " i am sorry for the misunderstanding " not even once ? might want to review with your employees what "customer service" means ..it says gilbert by my name we are cave creek residents read more

staff is pleasant , technicians are not professionals, goof up a simple task. then don't honor poor workmanship read more

Big O Tires - One pad on the drivers side stopping the entire vehicle over grueling drive , 16 hrs from Phoenix back to Tx Not their fault - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I have had an awful experience with this location of Big O. It started with them putting the wrong tires on the truck. They replaced them and corrected the mistake but the alignment was off on the truck. I brought the truck in 3 different times in the 10 days or so after the initial alignment, each time telling me it was fixed. The truck was pulling to the right. Finally in the last visit I was told the alignment is straight but they were having trouble getting the steering wheel to be perfectly aligned as it was slighty off to the left. Fine I said. I spend way too much time there already for a simple tire change. Now, I have two front tires that are destroyed because the alignment was never actually fixed. I went in on Monday 6/12 and spoke with Gil Saenz about the situation and asked them to replace the tires. He told me he would order the tires and talk to his GM and for me to come back next day. Gil didn't even look at the tires to see the abnormal wear. I go in on Tuesday 6/13 and speak with Gil again. All he tells me is the GM never showed up and he doesn't control the GM's (Blade I believe) schedule. He would call me when the GM gets in which would be shortly. Never heard from him. So I called same day around closing. Was told GM never showed up. I call again Wednesday 6/14, Gil tells me they want tire rotation records but won't tell me why knowing full well a tire rotation will not fix a bad alignment and instead of having 2 destroyed tire I would have 4. Gil tells me he will let his GM know and call me back. Nothing later on Wednesday or Thursday from Gil. So I call again this morning. They are not going to replace the tires that are ruined because I was lied to about the alignment being fixed, because the tires had not been rotated. Again all this would have done is destroy all 4 tires because this is not normal tire wear. 5 days of constantly contacting the location for them to do what was right as the tire damage is clearly caused by a bad rotation. Picture is posted of the tire. Which again, no one in the store even bothered to look at. Obviously will not be going back to this location. The GM also runs the location at Cave creek and Rose Garden, which has been GREAT to me, but has now also lost my business. It's just one customer to them so I know they wont care but don't put yourself in the position of additional expenses by going through this location. read more

Big O Tires - Abnormal tire wear after I brought truck in 3 times for them to fix alignment. They will not replace the tire. - Tires Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Excellent customer service!!!! Brandon thank you! They take care of you ---fast and efficient. They make a follow up call to make sure everything is ok! Competitive pricing! Absolute yes! read more

This Company is a RIP OFF. Just 6 months ago our friends brought 4 brand new tires for their Tesla and they paid for an Alignment. Now we have found out that Big O Tires never did an Alignment because they DO NOT have the Software required to do the Alignment. We had to take the car in because 2 of the tires were now completely bald on the inside (because they lied about doing an Alignment). The worst part is that they Charged us Full Price again for 2 new front tires and a new warranty on the tires. We weren't even given any kind of credit toward the New Tires. At Least Discount Tires will give you some credit toward New Replacements. They even changed the price on the tires after they realized that they would not be able to charge me for an Alignment again. STAY AWAY FROM ALL BIG O TIRES they will bleed you of your money. read more

I was down in the valley for appointments when my car broke down in rush hour traffic. I managed to slowly make my way to this location. Steve welcomed me in and my car was quickly taken into the bay for diagnostic genius work by their Master Mechanic Kris. You know you're in the best place possible when Kris expertly figured out and zeroed in the issues, fully explained it to me, then got to work replacing several parts and even noticed cracked hose lines so replaced them too and pulled my car out of the bay running perfectly smoothly in under an hour!! The team knew I was leaving to drive up I 17 to get home and welcomed me to call them if I had any issues or questions. There is no better outcome for a total crisis situation than a perfectly running vehicle in an hour! This can only happen with an experienced mechanic and a team that is happy at work and care about their customers! My total bill was extremely reasonable. This is a shop you can trust! read more