I wasn't going to leave a review until I was reminded by DeLand Auto Fix's efficient marketing operation that my car was due for some services that they had recommended.
I went there because I generally prefer to deal with family-run operations. My Acura RDX needed a wheel alignment, which was a service I was told they provided there. I agreed to the alignment, bought two tires, and asked them about the "check engine" lights.
The error codes are available on the dash display, so I did not really need to "diagnose" the problem. Many auto repair shops plug their diagnostic reader into your car at no charge, or you can buy an inexpensive OBD2 Scanner online or at a parts store and get the codes yourself.
But I was assured that "sure, anyone can plug in a scanner, and you can get it done for free at other repair shops, but OUR mechanics are experts," etc.
Because of a scheduling conflict, I needed to pick up my car sooner than expected, but was told that I could not -- because they send the car out for wheel alignment. They do not provide that service on the premises. So, I could have (and should have) gone directly to a tire and alignment shop and saved some money.
The expert diagnosis of the results from the OBD scan for errors (free elsewhere) cost $149.
I have before me a recommendation from the experts at DeLand Auto Fix to replace the fuse panel (cost $1,835.80) and run "programming" (cost $479.25).
The total proposed repairs estimated at $2,315.05
That did not include $75.11 for the recommended "Clean Engine, Add Dye and Inspect" for a supposed "heavy buildup of oil in the engine bay," which was not readily visible to me.
It turns out that the wire harness to the rear spoiler brake light was disconnected. Total cost to repair: $0. (If the experts at DeLand Auto Fix had bothered to do a routine online search, they would have learned that a $10 brake light switch is usually the culprit for the error code displayed.)
So I wound up paying $479.25 for 2 tires and a lot of bad advice. If I were, say, a trusting young woman who knew nothing about cars or the wily ways of repair shops, I would have laid out about $2,500 more than that.
I highly recommend avoiding DeLand Auto Fix. read more