After reading wonderful reviews on Nextdoor and Google, I was very hopeful about Honest Auto. I went in early on June 21, 2019 with the following requests: oil change, install air filter (provided by me), look at damage from an accident (was rear ended, but I couldn't see that there was damage), quote to replace passenger side mirror.
I heard from Nick around 10am, with cost for the oil change and filter installation. It seemed reasonable, and he said it would be available soon. Unfortunately I can't recall the exact amount. I used Uber to get around that day, and was clear that I needed my car back before the end of the day.
I hadn't heard anything, and it was approximately 4pm. I tried to reach Nick for at least two hours, texted and left voicemail, with no response. I was about to get yet another Uber and just take my car, assuming they had left for the day. As a last effort, a friend called in for me, and left yet another voicemail. His not as nice as mine. Shortly after Nick called. He apologized and said he'd been too busy to respond and I could pick up my car at that point. It was after 6pm.
I arrived to a bill that was much much more than discussed. The total labor was $161.87, the bulk of which was to estimate the damage from the accident and replace the passenger side mirror. I have never been charged for an estimate before, nor was I told that I would be in this case. It didn't occur to me to confirm that.
My total bill was $232.99, and all that was completed was an oil change, with cheap oil, and the air filter installation.
I didn't feel I had any alternative but to pay it, and frankly, I just wanted to get out of there.
If you decide to go to Honest Auto for your auto quotes/repairs, I recommend getting everything in writing beforehand, and setting up an appointment to pick up your car.
I feel that the name Honest Auto in no way represents the service I received.
Please note: I should have posted this sooner, but my dad died a few days after this fiasco. read more