On a Friday, my truck's fuel pump failed while on the road. I called AAA, and it was towed to Grant's Service Center because they said I would receive a 10% discount if towed to a AAA certified service center.
As Grant's was closed on the weekend, I called them on the following Monday and was told that I needed a new Fuel Pump, a new battery and that my motor mounts were broken as well. I told them to go ahead and replace the fuel pump and put in a new battery, but skip the motor mounts.
I was pleased that they were able to complete the Fuel Pump replacement and install a new battery quickly. After they called, I paid the bill and picked up the truck. The next day I had to take the truck on the hi way for a job. As soon as the truck reached 61 mph, I began experiencing a strong vibration in the floor, seat and steering wheel. After dropping below 60 mph, the vibration disappeared. I again accelerated to 65 mph. As I passed 60 mph, the vibration began again. Below 60 mph, there is no vibration at all.
I had never experienced this vibration before, only after the repair work. I called Grant's and asked for the mechanic who performed the repairs. After I explained the experience, he immediately said, "You need a new Universal Joint". I didn't need one before I had the Fuel Pump replaced, but I need one now.
I then took my truck to the service center I normally use. With one look under the truck, he said, "You need a new Universal Joint". Again, I didn't need one before I had the Fuel Pump replaced, but I need one now.
I had my mechanic replace the Universal Joint and replace the motor mounts. When he was done, he explained that when Grant's reattached the drive shaft after installing the fuel pump, one of the needle bearings fell into one of the Universal caps, was then crushed and that prevented the joint from being balanced. Thus, the vibration during operation.
I paid my mechanic $137.00 for parts and labor, plus the cost to replace the motor mounts, and took the truck for a test drive. All was well. I then returned to Grant's to speak with them about my experience. The mechanic said, "I thought that was going to be a problem, and I was going to fix it at no charge to you when you brought it back to have the motor mounts replaced".
They asked what I wanted them to do. I showed them the bill from my mechanic and told them it seemed only fair that they cover the $137.00 I had paid my mechanic to repair the Universal Joint. They said they were only willing to cover 50% of that.
I told them to forget it, and I left.
The folks at Grant's were friendly, polite, did a job quickly and acknowledged their mistake. However, in doing one good job, they caused damage to my truck and would not agree to reimburse me for the cost to repair their damage.
Needless to say, Grant's Service Center just saw the last vehicle I'll ever send them. I'll be sharing my experience with friends and neighbors as well. read more