Total Crooks!
Initially, My wife and I were attracted to Goodyear in Thorndale because of their availability of weekend hours. We come to realize that after our most recent visit in June 2014 that these extended hours only present an opportunity for them to bilk more money from unsuspecting customers.
Recently, my wife's check engine came on in her Honda. Because we typically proceed with caution when approaching car repair stations, we chose to visit the local AutoZone to have the cars computer codes read for free. The gentleman at the AutoZone indicated that there was an issue with one of the cylinders and that we should have it checked out ASAP. He mentioned it could be a sensor, a low oil issue or a plug issue.
It was Friday evening we dropped the car off at Goodyear in Thorndale because they had weekend hours, hoping we would have the car back on the road for the next work week. WE got the call on Saturday afternnoon and we were informed by Nick at GoodYear Thorndale that our car was in need of a Timing Belt and Water Pump. Total cost would exceed $1,300 for the work. In addition he explained that we would need to pay a $111 fee for the reading of their 'diagnostic' (if that's what you want to call it). and the cost for an oil change. Oh and he inistted that our car would need a synthetic oil. Total cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,500.
Feeling very uncomfortable with this diagnosis, we chose to get a second opinion at our Honda dealership. We took our car into the dealer on Monday morning and got a call back before lunch. The diagnosis.. our oil was 1 quart low. This triggered the check engine light to come on. They also recommended a new oil pressure switch - approx $100 -- 1/16th the cost of the work/estimate provided initally by Goodyear.
Proceed with caution when using Goodyear Thorndale. Better yet, do not proceed at all. read more