I was pretty frustrated with a recent accident that I was involved in. Luckily, the person that hit me had insurance and had admitted fault. Allstate insurance was the party's carrier and they were really easy to deal with and provided me with a rental. Off to a good start! I had to take a day off just to get estimates and get a feel for who would be repairing my beloved little Honda commuter. I'm pretty picky with who works on my cars and want to be able to have a sense of trust and calmness. So i shopped around at nearby auto body shops near Antioch area where Im staying but didn't get a good vibe with the staff that were helping me with estimates and explaining the overall process. I decided to have Garage Works work on my car because he's conveniently close by my job and I've never had any complaints or bad experiences working with him in the years ago. Back in 2010, he painted my 64ss Impala when someone hit me. A lot of the hot rod community referred me to him as he really does great repairs/paint. Then last year, I got rearended and the tow truck even recommended him! I want to be able to have peace of mind and know that he guarantees his work and level of quality and craftsmanship that Linh produces is remarkable. You can tell a lot of car owners with very expensive high and vehicles trust him just by walking into his shop and seeing all the projects lined up in the parking lot. You can find majority of really old school all American hot rods and 140-1960's classics as well as High-End European and Japanese show cars. What I appreciate the most is Linh treats all the cars just as equal, even my little 2012 Honda CRZ commuter! He also walks me through the process and explains in detail what needs to be done in order for the car to be properly repaired & painted. He said that there are cheap ways to repair that are not recommended and there's the correct way to Repair so that the customer is happy and no issues later down the road. I like that he has the mentality of replacing parts instead of putting a bunch of Bondo and pulling dents out.I walk away with peace of mind after handing him the keys. Something pretty rare a customer feels especially With anything car related whether it's a mechanic, paint shop or collision repair. There is good energy and a positive vibe when dealing with great business is like this. Keep up the great work! read more

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Rating: 4.5 stars This little place is hidden in the BACK of an alleyway in Hayward! I guess you can call it a hidden gem. It's so hidden, I had to circle about 5 times until I found it! I was about to give up on my third try but I thought "I already wasted gas circling, so mind as well try to get in...." (Pics for alleyway/location) Also, they don't have a sign on the shop itself except for the outside, so it might be a bit "hard" to find/notice. Just know it's the last place in the back of the alleyway with a lot of cars in the process of getting repaired. When I drove in, I felt a bit intimidated but don't worry, the guys are nice! I came here for an EXTERIOR car wash and the outcome of it was great! I think I had fallen in love with my car again because whenever I touched it, it just felt so.. smooooth! I noticed he didn't wash my rims but for the price of $10, I think it's a steal! My car wash took about 20 mins and there is free WiFi in the waiting area. The waiting area is kinda dim but it's very clean and there are also magazines that you can read while you wait too! I would definitely come back and recommend to friends. :) read more

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I knew about Linh by reputation from when he built his sickass ITR during my high school years. I contacted him after I wrecked my Kouki S14 and he offered advice, but I cheaped out and got shitty quality/service elsewhere. When someone hit my STI I contacted Linh again because I wanted to make sure my STI was repaired correctly. He's painted the rear bumper, rear aprons, rear diffuser, and front bumper twice. He's my go to as far as paint and I recommend him to everyone that ever asks. Linh is more than just a painter, he's become a good friend and a great member of the automotive community. At the very least follow him on IG because he's got some cool builds going on! read more

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I brought my car to Linh with two dents and chipped paint from a rock that was thrown from another car. Told him my situation and just like that he said he had an opening for me. I brought my car to him to asses the damage I also asked if he can check out an issue I had with car after I had gotten back from another body shop. Linh was able to fix the damage, find the problems I had, fixed that as well, and paint the repaired section within less than a week. Also sent me updates on the progress! I was super pleased with quality of work and how well my paint match without needed to be blended especially with my car being a 3 stage paint job! Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality paint and body work! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Linh and GarageWorks. He's a cool dude and does incredibly high quality work. I purchased an expensive CF piece from C-West and when I received it, it was dull (looked like only an incredibly thin layer of clear was applied). I dropped it off with Linh and he had it back to me by the end of the week looking like a completely new piece. I'll be getting all my future pieces painted here from now on! read more

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Unfortunately, I've had the pleasure of coming to Garageworks twice due to the bad driving that runs in my family. Once because a cousin of mine scraped the entire right side of my Toyota Corolla while backing up and a second time because of my own wrong doing of backing up into a truck, which resulted in a dented bumper and broken taillight. Both times, I have been impressed by the magic that Garageworks have done to my car. You can't even tell that my car has gotten into any accidents. Linh gives me a great price and they get my car done super fast. Linh is a very honest man and has a lot of patience especially with my indecisiveness. He breaks down the entire pricing for you and gives you the full details of what has be done to your car. I wouldn't go to any other auto body shop. Linh is my go to guy and I would totally recommend Garageworks! Heck, I even recommended Garageworks to one of my professors and he LOVES Linh and constantly talks so highly of him and his shop. Down to earth guy and great businessman but hopefully I won't have to visit his shop anytime soon! read more

Garageworks - Before and after picture. New bumper and taillight. - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

I was in a rear end collision where my bumper and mid-pipe were trashed. Took it over to Garageworks because I was recommended by a friend off a car forum. DJ was honest with everything I had in question for him and told me everything that needed to be repaired. I wasn't going to take my precious G to just any shop because I wanted my paint, more than anything; to be matched as dead on as possible. He handled the insurance work with the tremendously rude lady that was in charge of my claim, and my car returned to me just as expected in a short amount of time. I am pleased with their work and they have definitely earned a lifetime customer. (Uploaded pic of my g35 before/after) read more

Garageworks - Before and after. (New bumper and midpipe, repaired mudgaurd) - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

Okay so a couple of months ago I have gone to this place to get my car detailed. They have done a great job that even my mom wondered where all my cluttered hair and potato chips went. My Kia turned from a nightmare to a brand new car. Couple of weeks ago, (with a brand new car), I have scraped my passenger side by hitting a huge pillar at my work' sparking lot. Like an idiot, I turned to my right too fast and created such a huge damage for my brand new car. I have been scoping around for an affordable and trustworthy place and after getting a couple of quotes. I decided to go to Garageworks. I messaged Linh on facebook and he gave me a reasonable price. Took my car there on a Monday, called me on Thursday and my car looked like it was brand new again, it's like the damage never happened! Thanks so much. I appreciate it, expect more business from me! read more

Garageworks - Before and after! It's so nice! - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone with any exterior and/or detailing needs. The level of professionalism and how knowledgeable Linh is, is unreal. He and his crew will get your car up and running and looking brand spankin' new. Whether you are in the area or not come check this shop out, you won't leave disappointed. read more

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Man where do I start. This place is a hidden gem. Not only is it tucked up in the back from the main street but it also has a bunch of old classic car shells laying around like an elephant grave yard. The thing is these cars don't get dropped here to die. Linh does amazing restoration, body work, and paint jobs. His crew is extremely knowledgeable and precious with their work. They will quote you up front and stay true to that quote moving forward so you aren't surprised with the number when it's time to pay. The waiting room has wifi and they offered a ride that I didn't need but great gesture if service. Highly recommend this place for all needs. read more

I found Linh thru a network of mutual friends. I needed someone local to paint a front lip for me to put on my van. Two tone paint and it came out super clean. A real master at his craft. Honest and relatable. If u want someone who cares about details and quality, this is the shop to go to. read more

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So I was referred to Linh @ Garageworks back in 2012 when a stray traffic cone on the freeway took out half my bumper on my Lexus. After plugging around my car and giving me a good estimate, Linh was able to have me back on the road in a week once parts were delivered. Linh even went beyond the service and took care some random pits around my car even though it was only the front end that needed replacement. Since then, I have went to Linh about once a year (some by choice, some by mishap). He's repainted my Mazda track car in it's entirety, mom's Toyota grocery getter, and my Audi from several CalTrans incidents. Moreover, he was able to source OEM Audi parts when large company competitors (Service King & Cook's Collision) told me they were on a waiting list of over 2+ months with no estimate delivery for their current projects. He's gone to bat for me with insurance adjusters trying to nickle and dime the jobs. Needless to say, he's got your back and responds quickly. After my first interaction with Linh, I got to know him personally and learned more over the years. He is car enthusiasts who's built many cars in his time, fisherman, and an avid military supporter...(mainly for Marines but who cares about the rest anyways? jk) You can also tell by all the flags he hangs from the rafters. His brother is currently serving active duty and he has numerous friends who are serving or have served (like myself). He has also coordinated several memorial events for his brother-in-law who died in a tragic hit-and-run accident as the suspect fled from the police. With all that being said, I definitely gained more than a business referral after my first interaction with Linh. I highly recommend him to any one looking for service! P.S. He has free water. Because he told me everyone loves free things. read more

I never give a 5 star unless it's perfect. This place is OK , I was quoted $350 to have my hardtop resprayed oem color.However, when I got home I realized there were some areas that were missed around the top left edges of the weather stripping of the rear window and the right side of the hardtop, where it meets the glass window. In addition, the paint was a bit greener than the whole car. It's suppose to be Blue with a hint of green. I understand that it's not easy to paint match and old faded paint. But the touch up in a can that I ordered recently was well matched up to my car. I would have paid extra to have my hardtop done a little better. I wanted to comeback to have my hardtop re-sprayed, but I'm a busy person, I work & go to school full-time.I can't comeback and wait another 3 weeks for my hardtop to be done again, it's just not worth it. It seemed like they did a better job on other peoples cars, but again I was willing to pay more to have my hardtop done a little better...WTF? 4-7-2014 update on the paint job: The paint started to have bubbles probably due to not prepping the hardtop right. It kind of sucks when this happens after you spend good money on a paint job. Again I paid the asking price, I don't know why the owner skimped on my paint job when he does a good job on the other cars . At least I did not get my whole car done here. Its hard to find a paint shop you can trust these days. If I had my own booth I would paint my own car. read more

I can't say enough good things about Linh and the crew at Garageworks.... I was at a loss when I damaged a bumper that is no longer made or available on the aftermarket, Linh was able to save my bumper as well as make it fit better than it had before... his paint work is top-notch, and his work ethic is pretty remarkable. When you are a car guy, it's the details that matter... I won't be taking my cars to anywhere but Garageworks for any future paint work. read more

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I would recommend everyone to Linh for repairs and detailing needs! needed Linh to repair my bumper a few months ago and he was professional, courteous and did everything in a timely manner. My bumper was as good as new. From time to time I take my IS to be detailed with him and his work is worth every damn penny!!! After going to him my car is always in pristine condition. Thanks Linh!!! read more

Garageworks - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

A spot on my door started to rust because someone had the audacity to door ding my car that badly.. No doubt, I really needed my door fixed and repainted & I'm so glad I went here to get it done! Linh was very quick to respond about being able to fix my door. He also quoted me much less than what other places were quoting me. Linh is a really cool guy and he obviously knows his stuffs. TRUSTWORTHY GUY, TRUSTWORTHY WORK. He made my door look brand new in just a few days! I could see why people come to Garageworks. I will definitely come back again if I needed anything done. (: read more

Got my m3 detailed here yesterday and I must say, it's never looked this beautiful. I stayed around while they did the whole car and marveled at the work and dedication they put in. Linh and his crew did a fantastic job with my baby and took great care of me while I was there. Today, I had to go out on an errand and got caught in the rain, needless to say I was extremely mad and frustrated with myself that I took my car out in the cloudy weather. HOWEVER, after I got home and checked my car, there was not a single drop of water on my paint. The car looks as if it just came straight out of the detail shop. Whatever stuff they used, it is definitely high grade. It definitely made my day looking at my shiny like new car after a wet and rainy ride. I will definitely be back here for my next detail and all my automotive needs.this shop does it all!! read more

Stumbled across this business on yelp while searching for a place that did car wash by hand. I am very particular about how my car is washed due to the fact that those drive through car washes can damage your car. Came here and ended up getting the exterior or my car washed. They did a fantastic job and my car was sparkling in no time. Not to mention they also spray waxed my car to give it a more lustrous look. It only took them about 10 minutes to do the exterior and it only costs $10. Great price for quality work. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants their car looking so fresh and so clean without paying an arm and a leg. FYI: they also offer full auto detail for $50.00 They will clean the interior, exterior, and engine bay. Will come back and have my car detailed soon =) read more

I got into an accident in May 2013, and I only had the basic car coverage that didn't include taking care of getting my car fixed. Stupid, I know. The front of my 2008 Honda Fit looked destroyed. However, I was still able to start it and drive it from the middle of the freeway to the emergency side lane. It was to the point where the front bumper fell off, the radiator looked smashed in, and the metal that held everything together was barely attached and also smashed in. I was so lucky that the engine was fine. I am a girl who isn't much into cars, and I thought my life was over. I called my family mechanic, and they referred me to another shop in Union City. I towed my car immediately there. It sat there for about a week until they were able to give me a quote. Once I heard it, I thought I just had to sell it like it was because I couldn't afford it. It was almost as much as my car was worth. Luckily, a friend told me to tow it to garageworks to have them work on it. This was the smartest decision I ever made. I called the owner, Linh immediately, and he told me that I could tow my car asap to the shop. Within a few days, he gave me a quote. Since mechanically my car was ok, Linh told me he do his best to put my car back together. The quote was literally half of what the Union City shop quoted me. Fixing my car was not easy. It needed a lot of parts, paint, and time. Within a month, Linh called me to pick my car up. My schedule is hectic, and Linh stayed extra just so that I could pick it up. It was almost a month I didn't see my car. When I saw it in front of Linh's shop, I was literally speechless. It looked better than it did before I got into the accident. There was a dent on the side passenger door that he fixed and i didn't even ask him too! I was literally super happy and thankful I took my car to garageworks. This shop is literally a gem. It is a little hidden, but worth finding. The owner is super friendly and nice. He also does detailing and paint jobs. He may do other stuff too. I suggest you call and inquire whatever you need. I will try to post my before and after pictures. It will show you how good of a job he did! read more

Garageworks - What it looked like taking to garageworks on the left, and what it looked like after on the left. Self explanatory. 5 stars! - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

I don't remember how I ran across this shop, but I'm glad I did. They do excellent work with decent turn around time. Sometimes it's hard to reach them by phone, but I think it's because they are too busy working on customers cars. I spoke with a young gentlemen name Linh, I believe he is the owner, but I thought he was just some random thug when I first spoke with him. Don't judge because he was a really nice person to deal with. I brought 2 of my cars and my motorcycle here to have a few things painted. It came out matching perfectly and looks incredible. Their prices are hard to beat but maybe it's because I'm Asian; they gave me a great deal. Except when I wanted my lifted truck detailed, they turned me down. I don't understand why. Either way, 5 stars for this upcoming body shop. I respect the way they handle business and maintain great work. read more

I just had my vehicle change grill/paint crash bar/fog lights from GarageWorks and as usual they did a great job. Very friendly company and these guys deserve the best with their efforts. read more

Garageworks - Grille change up - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

They do amazing jobs here. A few of my friends come here for their cars and got recommendations from all of them, so I gave them a shot. (I hate going to shops/mechanics because they always try to rob me -__-) These guys know what they are doing, and they let me know step by step without leaving any information and they will certainly not take all your money, leaving you broke- the prices are just right, you couldn't get this quality with the price they set for you. I feel that this is more of their passion rather than just money. Honesty is the key to trust and lasting customers. They definitely have mine! I recommend all of you to give them a try, they might have just opened this shop, but all of these guys have YEARS of personal experience with their passions for cars. Help keep a great shop alive by dropping by with your soon to be perfect car! read more

Is it weird to say that I haven't been able to stop smiling since I've picked up my car? I'm pretty sure this happiness is from how amazing my car looks now that I got it detailed. The leather looks super clean, I think I forgot what color it was before. The carpet looks great. The outside looks great. And my tires look saucy. I also expericed some the best customer service today. That's also why I can't stop smiling. read more

Garageworks - The dirty water from my leather seats... Oopsie - Body Shops Near Me - Hayward, California

Thank you for the great job on my Honda Accord! The groupon was unbeatable and the drive from Pleasanton to Hayward was worth it. The staff was great, the Wi-Fi helped me because I had a conference call... really enjoyed the experience! We'll be back! read more

I was calling around for a good price to get my car clay bar waxed. When I called Garageworks, I was quoted $50 for clay bar and shampooing of the carpet of my GS300. I was skeptical of the low price, but decided to take a chance. When they were finished with my car, I was shocked at shinny and smooth it still was!... Came back a week later and sent my pops Camry and he couldn't be happier... Low price, great work, and an overall excellent experience! read more

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Don't mind my short reviews although this is like my second time posting. Anywho, this place is pretty hidden. I got lost for a good 10 minutes since I came before they opened up. As soon as I drove in, the owner I assume, helped me out. It was quick and friendly. They got the job done within two hours. I like the result of my car, but it could have been better. Still found some spots, but no complaints. I'm easy to please. Thanks Garageworks! -Audi A4 read more

Took my sister's car in to get some interior detailing done a month or so ago. They wanted to see it before they gave a price. Her car was pretty gross inside. There was a layer of fur from her dogs; it covered everything. Garageworks was able to get rid of that though, and what a difference it made. (I plan on keeping the car relatively clean by vacuuming it myself, but I figured I'd have professionals deal with the initial big job of getting rid of all that fur.) Since I only had the interior done, it was $40, which I consider reasonable. The guy that runs this business said that he's running it more as his hobby, which was why it was initially hard to set up a time to come in. read more

The guys at Garageworks are very knowledgeable, kind and professional. The quality of their work is unmatched. Don't hesitate to take your car here for any exterior work! I will be back for a detailing! read more

I came here to install coilovers for my 86 toyota. Since my car is so old, it is almost impossible to find a replacement part. After searching online for a certain part that we couldnt find, they took it to the junkyard to find that part I needed. When I noticed that the guys this shop are willing to go pick the part I need out the junkyard, I could tell my car is in good hands. They did a great job with my installation. they had to weld as part of the installation and did very well at that too. Great job definitely coming back. read more

I was referred over to GarageWorks by my group of friends who had a good experience with their service. I spoke with the owner Linh Nguyen about some body work I wanted done on my 1998 Acura Integra. The job seemed like a very difficult task which involved a lot of modifications and repair work for the fiberglass bumper and body parts I wanted installed on the car. There were not too many shops that wanted to take on this difficult job, but Linh told me that he could work on it. So he got me a reasonable quote, and started working on my car right away. Throughout the process, he kept me updated with the progress of the body work, so I got a good look from start to finish with the amazing repair work that was done on my car. I was very satisfied with the results of his work and my car came out amazing ! What I loved about Linh is that he is very passionate about his work, and he took care of my car like his own, so I never had to worry about anything when the car was at his shop. I would highly recommend Garageworks to anyone needing auto body work and repair. You can't go wrong with their great service, reasonable prices, and quick turnaround times. Not to mention the owner Linh Nguyen is easy to talk to and a very cool guy. Garageworks is the BEST auto body shop I know in the Bay Area, and I will definitely be going back to them the next time I need some auto body work on my car. read more

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Garageworks did an awesome job on my car. I had a groupon for interior and exterior detailing and it was definitely worth it. You can tell that the guys who work here really care about doing a good job. My boyfriend took his car in the same day and the owner was very nice when he pointed out that he couldn't get some scratches out of his interior. He seemed genuinely upset that he wasn't able to make the car look perfect. This place is kinda hard to find because there is only one sign right after the restaurant supply company and then you drive down a somewhat sketchy narrow alley to get to Garageworks. There is no sign on their building but they are the ones all the way in the back. read more

Recently purchased a Groupon for an interior and exterior detailing! The place looks a little sketch, but they did a PHENOMENAL job! My 2002 Jetta had seen it's better days, but it looks brand new now. These guys know what they are doing, and I will definitely be returning here sometime in the future! Didn't give 5 stars, simply because it is hard to find. I got so lost!! Look for the sign right after the Restaurant Supply company building. read more

Came here for a hand car wash (exterior only) and was not disappointed. They did a great job, and it was fairly cheap, only $10. I would come again. As another Yelper mentioned, the business is tucked away at the very back end of an alley, which is quite small so driving in and backing out can be tricky. Thankfully, one of the guys was nice enough to help me out. All in all, I was impressed . The area appears sketchy, but the customer service is on point. read more

I love Linh's work and he's a great guy! His Acura Integra was actually featured in Super Street magazine. So he's been in the works for a while. My car looks damage-less with fantastic color match that I envisioned. I own a 1993 Nissan 240sx and he always gives me great advice about any modification that I'm about to do on my car. The time my car spends in his shop is about average, he dedicated his time to give you the best quality body and paint job for the price. The only downside is that he shares the shop with another body shop owner, who has a slower turnover rate, so their whole lot area has a high volume of cars. read more

If you're look for attention to detail, great customer service and a fair price than look no further. I had my car worked on by the owner Linh and he did a flawless job. Quarter rear panel was damaged by a hit and run. Quick, painless and friendly as well. Explained everything in detail which left me confident in his work before he even started working on my vehicle. I'll definitely be back for future work and any I know many friends and family that have taken their prized show cars to Garageworks to be worked on and have been WOW'd by the level of work they do here. Can't find many shops like this nowadays. Hidden gem. read more

A couple of days after I got my mini van back I noticed in the bright sun some light swirls on a few areas. I called Linh Nguyen at the shop and explained what I saw. He told me to bring it back and he'd take care of it. I was a little bummed as when I picked it up the van originally it looked very good, albeit it was overcast weather. He did say at the time to let him know if I saw anything later. Anyway I brought it back at 4:50 in the afternoon and Linh personally hand detailed those light marks out. By 5:20 it was done and to top it off he gave me a generous amount of detailing liquid to go to further touch up and to maintain my paint after my car washes! I really appeciated that and how knowledgeable he was in keeping a vehicle's finish top notch. Good customer service is refreshing! Thanks again and no doubt I will return. read more

5 stars hands down! My boyfriend told me to tow my car here because my car died near the shop. Not only did Linh help me fix my car, he explained to me what happened and he fixed it the same day for dirt cheap. I saw 2 old school cars there and I thought it was another shop's cars and he told me that his shop fixes those! I was amazed at how pretty the cars looked. I saw the before and after pictures and it was incredible. Linh even took care of a dent for me for free! I highly recommend this place. Call and ask for the owner Linh. He did a great job and I appreciate the customer service I received! read more

I heard about GARAGEWORKS through a friend of mine and decided to give it a shot. I called up the place in the morning and the first person I spoke to was Linh. I requested a quote for a scratch/dent on the rear left side bumper but he needed to look at it in person to determine it, so I decided to stop by so he can check it out. Linh evaluated the damage for about 5min and gave me the quote right then and there. He said it would take about a week because he had many cars in front of us to fix and he needed to get the parts to replace it with. We decided to accept it so we left the car at the shop. This is where I appreciate the shops service: Throughout the whole week of repairing the car, Linh would give me pictures of updates of what was being done to the car which was really awesome. When I saw the finish product, I was in awe because it looked brand new when we first got the car! I wouldn't recommend any other body shop but this one, very trustworthy and professional, thanks Linh! read more

I don't usually leave reviews on yelp but Garageworks blew me away with their service. I got into a car accident with my Lexus and I took it to Garageworks; when I got my Lexus back, it looked like it was brand new. The location is a little easy to miss for first time customers but the work they do is worth the small inconvenience. I definitely recommend Garageworks. read more

I worked with Linh on installing a 3in leveling kit on my 2013 GMC Sierra. He was very knowledgeable and had all the tools needed to do the installation. I appreciate that he did not take any shortcuts that might have compromised the service. He will work with you on your schedule and what is most convenient for you, as well as follow up with you after the service has been done to make sure if anything has gone wrong. read more