My tech repair situation was about a month ago. Each morning when I log in for work, I must use an authenticator app that is on my phone. On this particular morning, my phone was completely drained and was not charging. I knew I need a new battery and I needed it fast.
My first option was a little tech repair place (I Fix 4 Less) right around the corner from me. Unfortunately, there was sidewalk repairs happening right in front of the store. Needless to say, he was closed for the day.
I then went to Clickon Solutions on O'Connor Drive, which markets itself as an Apple Premium Service Provider. I took my phone in and the young man at the front desk said they could replace the battery and it would be ready by the end of that day or the next day. Cost would be $65 plus tax. When I explained that I needed it asap, he wandered to the back where I assume he was speaking to the actual repair person. After about 5 mins, the guy comes back and says that for an extra $55, they can put a rush on the repair and do a "diagnostic". When I asked when it would be ready if it was a rush job, he replied, "End of day today". I then asked him what the $55 was paying for if the timeline was going to be virtually the same as the originally quoted non-rush job. He just stared at me...no reaction at all. I decided that I would not be leaving my phone with this "premium service provider".
Quite a few years ago, I had my screen replaced on my very first iphone by a mom and pop shop on the Danforth. I was very pleased with their services and their prices at that time. But I really didn't want to go there because the Danforth is usually choked with cars and parking is almost impossible. I should have made them my first choice.
The name of the company is iRepair at 1517 Danforth Ave. I thought they were a mom and pop store but it seems there are several locations in Toronto and Vancouver. But this little store really does have a mom and pop atmosphere.
When I got there it was just the lady (gosh I wish I could remember names better, lets call her Wilma). When I explained the situation, Wilma advised that her husband (let's call him Fred) is the one who does the repairs and he was not currently in. As she didn't know when Fred would be back and without any discussion with me, Wilma began looking for a loaner phone for me...which blew my mind. We tried several different phones but couldn't get one set up properly.
While Wilma and I were attempting to find a working loaner, Fred comes back. Wilma explained my situation to Fred and he took my phone into the back room and had it up and working within 10 mins. Mind blown....again. Cost was $60...no rush surcharge. My screen saver was pretty scratched up so I asked if they sold ones that would fit my phone. Fred grabs my phone, takes it to the back again, puts on a new screen saver, brings it back to me and says, "No charge". I had no idea my mind could be blown three times in one morning.
These two people were wonderful, the service was excellent, and the price was extremely fair. I would highly recommend this location of iRepair without hesitation. read more