ARE YOU F****** KIDDING ME was the thought that kept going through my head as I experienced 3 trips here on my first day.
Trip 1, $30 cash for Standard Oil/filter Change (they offer $80 for Synthetic, last longer etc...i got old crappy 15 years old Toyota, no need) + Engine light came on need a look, I haven't had an oil change done since 6 months ago. I figured it could be that's what causing the engine light to go on. Turns out to be electrical, either change spark plugs or change spark plugs and ignition coil. Suggest that I have spark plugs changed first, see if engine light comes on again since ignition coil rarely if ever is faulty over vehicle lifetime. OK. Saves me some money.
The kicker? The whole thing took only 12 minutes. Oil change plus diagnosis.
ARE YOU F****** KIDDING ME?!?!?! My GF who went to Agincourt Nissan for her oil changes average 2 hours wait per trip there.
Trip 2, $30 cash for Standard Oil/filter Change for a year old Nissan after I told my GF and she did not want to take a whole day off work just to get an oil change done at Agincourt Nissan.
The kicker? This oil change took 5 minutes.
ARE YOU F****** KIDDING ME?!?!?! That's faster than a haircut...brush your teeth and wash your face and filter/oil changed for your car.
Trip 3, $140 cash for replacing all sparkplugs (mind this is a 15-year-old Toyota, so other models/years may be more expensive). Originally 2-3 people came after me as walk-ins to get an oil change and they said they are kind of busy...call Ivan to make an appointment. I did speak with Ivan during Trip 2, which he said no problem, just bring in the car they will try to get it all done I may just have to wait for a little. I didn't wait for more than a few minutes for them to finish with the guy's nice Honda before me. Everything was changed in less than 15 minutes. I asked about this loud noise that's started happening recently with the car, like metals banging together. Ivan said they will take a look. He and his mechanics raised the car afterward and showed me this giant piece of metal cover under the vehicle that's above the exhaust pipe that goes to the front of the car, and another piece connected to it. Both were rusted and lose. He offered 2 solutions, 1 is to get it replaced which may run at least $400, or 2, they help me just remove the metal plate.
Not only did they cut and remove the dangling metal plating, but they also drilled at least 2 screws to tighten and stabilize the other lose one closer to the front of the vehicle that also was touching the exhaust pipeline and making noise when I drive. DID NOT charge me extra.
Result? Car runs years younger. Feels amazing.
Last time I went to a dealership with a bearing and transmission issue, i was out of $3,000, 2 weeks, 2 trips, and was lied to, got a Used transmission instead of New even when I was told I was going to get all New parts and New transmission because I refused the lower price for Used parts. Apparently, they couldn't find a New part and never bothered asking me if that's okay, and if they revert to the lower quote for the Used parts option. Here at this repair shop, you are given all the info you need, and freedom to make your choice and options. Their service is efficient and impeccable. You literally get to sit next to where your car gets worked on and see everything in person (see photos).
I will recommend anyone I know to come to this place for easy drive by oil changes and make appointments for any car issues! Only down-side is they open only Mondays through Fridays during standard work hours. Generally, people work standard work hours. Hopefully, they would consider Wed-Sun schedule at some point. read more