I'd like to give this store 3 stars, but can't do that because on my way home, the check tire pressure light came on. Lack of attention to detail on the techs part. I had the tires rotated (and wonder if they did that correctly) and had them check the alignment, which I doubt was done as I was not provided with a printout showing it was done (I've always gotten a summary of the alignment check in the past from Firestone).
The individual that checked me in was reviewing the appointment and told me they could not change the coolant because they didn't have it. He admitted he worked at Honda for seven years, but did not take any proactive steps to remedy the situation. The coolant type for my Civic is available at any parts store and could have been preordered based on the information I input into the appointment system.
This occurred because the online appointment system does not have coolant flush as a maintenance option. The solution to the problem is coolant flush needs to be added to the software so that when the make and model are input, the software can alert the service techs and/or the customer to the requirement for alternative antifreeze or other materials/fluids. This is a programming issue that has a viable solution. The person responsible for reviewing and confirming appointments is also responsible to check these issues prior to the appointment - not the morning the car is brought in for maintenance.
I cannot change the antifreeze as there is no way I can dispose of it safely. Local parts stores and the county recycling centers won't dispose of it.
Incorrect tire pressure - Three of the four tires had TP below 30 psi, the correct TP is 32 psi. HINT for the Tech: the correct tire pressure is printed on the drivers side door label. What excuse does the tech have for not putting the proper air pressure in the tires? Why did he even need to adjust the pressure in the first place??? Only the right front tire was at the correct pressure indicating the tech took air out of the tires.
This light was not on when I came in this morning, weather or temp cannot be used as an excuse for doing this improperly. By inputting the incorrect tire pressure, Firestone opened themselves to a legal issue as incorrect tire pressure can lead to an accident. I stopped, reset the TPMS system to ensure it was properly reset, but it was a waste of time as the low tire pressure light came on again shortly after resetting it requiring me to correct it when I got home (I used to be a mechanic, don't try any excuses on this one).
Once again I have been inconvenienced due to the lack of attention to detail by Firestone personnel.
QUESTION: Does anyone at Bridgestone / Firestone even care about their reputation?
I scheduled this appointment because the Hiram store could not do the work on 12/4 due to no one showing up to work. I was hoping this store would be better, but I was wrong.
I'm just going to have to stop doing business with Firestone. I no longer trust them to change the oil because the last time I took it to the Hiram store, they failed to properly secure the engine shield on the bottom of the car which resulted in damage to the shield and to the parts that secure it. They fixed it, but failed to replace the shield fasteners requiring me to order them and replace them myself. One of them cannot be put back on due to the damage.
Now I can't trust them to do the alignment or tire rotation properly. I didn't pay for tires and the lifetime alignment so the techs could do the rotation and alignment incorrectly. Since I didn't get a printout/report on the alignment, how do I know it was done? Why would I trust them to rotate properly based on this experience? There are two types of rotations, direct and indirect (based on the type of tire). Unfortunately I forgot to mark one of the tires prior to the appoint to check to see if they did the correct type of rotation.
DO NOT bother with your canned response to e-mail you. I did on 12/4/22 and no one responded; it's nothing more than a feeble attempt to make you look like you're addressing customer issues. If the area/district manager is supposed to respond, they aren't doing their job. The only reason you put that response on these reviews is to make it look like you actually care about your customers and want to correct issues.
I would prefer to be writing positive reviews, but time and again my experiences with Firestone have been nothing but a major disappointment. The only store that I am able to trust is the one I used to do business with in Raymore MO.
Suggest you do a better job of training your personnel to pay attention to details. Someone needs to be doing QR on these techs to make sure they are doing the work properly. read more