I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the service I received at Integrity 1st Automotive in Murphy, Texas regarding repairs to my Honda Ridgeline.
I initially visited Discount Tire to have my tires rotated as part of my 5,000-mile maintenance. During the service, Discount Tire broke a lug nut/stud and advised me to take my vehicle to Integrity 1st Automotive to have it repaired.
When I brought my vehicle to Integrity 1st, I was informed that there were several additional maintenance items that needed attention. Some of these items I was already aware of and planned to have addressed by my regular mechanic when he returned from out of town in mid-August.
However, I was told by Integrity 1st that my vehicle had a very serious oil leak that could not wait and needed to be repaired immediately. Based on their recommendation and the urgency they communicated to me, I authorized them to repair the oil leak and paid the amount charged for that service. I specifically understood that the oil leak had been repaired.
After my regular mechanic returned, I took my vehicle to him to have the rack and pinion repaired. Because he does not perform front-end alignments, he recommended that I take the vehicle elsewhere for the alignment.
I then returned to Integrity 1st Automotive for the alignment and was quoted $120, which I authorized. At that time, I was extremely surprised when I was again told that my vehicle had a very bad oil leak.
I immediately questioned how this was possible since Integrity 1st had previously told me that the oil leak was serious, needed immediate attention, and had been repaired. I was then told that the previous repair addressed a different or lower leak and that this additional leak had not been seen at the time.
This explanation is very concerning to me. When I authorized the original repair, I did so because I was specifically told that I had a serious oil leak that could not wait. I was never advised that only one portion of the leak was being repaired or that another oil leak might still remain. Had that been explained to me, I would have made a different decision regarding the repair.
My regular mechanic, who has serviced my vehicle for approximately 15 years and specializes in Honda and Acura vehicles, was already aware of a very slow oil leak. His professional opinion was that it did not require immediate repair and could be monitored until it became significant enough to address. This is very different from what I was told by Integrity 1st.
My primary concern is simple: If I paid Integrity 1st Automotive to repair what I was told was a serious oil leak, why was I later told by the same shop that I still had a very bad oil leak?
I would like a detailed explanation of exactly what oil leak was diagnosed during my first visit, what repair was performed, what parts and labor I was charged for, and why the current leak was not identified at that time. I would also like Integrity 1st Automotive to review the charges associated with the original oil leak repair and determine what refund or corrective action is appropriate.
I trusted the professional recommendation I was given and authorized the repair based on the urgency communicated to me. Unfortunately, this experience has caused me to question whether the repair I paid for was necessary, complete, and properly explained.
I hope Integrity 1st Automotive will take this complaint seriously and make a reasonable effort to resolve this matter. read more