On June 17th around 4:15 PM I visited the Kwik Kar on 8716 Ohio Drive, Plano, Tx. 75024 to get an oil change for my new truck. A representative finally approached me after a long wait and I explained that I wanted to get an oil change. This was my first visit at this Kwik Kar location nor was I familiar with their business practices. After he took possession of my keys (I was told only employees are allowed to drive vehicles into the work bays), he drove my car into the an open bay, and instructed me to wait for him at the customer waiting area. A few minutes later he showed up and said the cost of the oil change will be $235. With no hesitation, I let him know that I thought that price was too high and I would just go to somewhere else or to my dealership instead. He then stepped out into the work area and came back 5 minutes later and said "Well.. we already drained the oil from your truck. So you are going have to pay to change the oil". Surprised to hear this..I asked why didn't he let me the know the price or what type of work was being done on my vehicle? How did he know what I wanted done to my vehicle? I explained again, no one asked me to sign a work order, asked for my information, nor was any one authorized to do any work. I then asked to speak the manager. Before he left, he said that I should have known what that a truck's oil cost was. I let him know that I just purchased this new truck and I have been going to my dealership and those prices were much lower. He then went outside the waiting area and got the manager. The manager, Dennis Kahanek (this was the only card on display at the front counter and I am assuming this was the name of the person I spoke with as he did not have a visible name tag on his shirt), informed me in a very aggressive manner that at his store, once I gave his employees my keys to the vehicle, that meant I approved the prices and work. I explained that I didn't have a choice but to give his employee my keys to drive the vehicle into the bay. I asked him, why was I not informed of the details of the work and the price. Again, I asked..Is it not your common business practice to let customers know what type of services, costs, and details of the work being done prior to any work starting? I explained that none of this was communicated before they started to work on my truck. He then said, I should know better and "..I should have called around to see what market prices were before you came in here..." He then in a very loud and aggressive manner in front of 3 or 4 customers in the waiting area said that if I didn't want to do an oil change at his store, that he would just push my truck out of the bay (with no oil in the engine) out to the street and I could get it towed and go somewhere else. He then said, "that's how I roll bro..I don't play that game.." and started to walk towards the side door in to the shop area. In a very calm and respectful manner, I asked Mr. Kahanek again that I wanted to speak to another manager or the owner, please? I asked why was he showing such an aggressive manner and why he was treating a new customer this way? He said he didn't have the owners information and that the owner never comes in. He said that he has been manager of the shop for the last 4 years. He then told me " I am done talking to you bro.. and I don't have time for this..youre gonna have a bad day" and walked in the work area cutting our conversation off. I decided It just wasn't worth me missing an important meeting and went back into the bay area and offered to just go ahead and pay and accept the high oil change price in front of the all the other employees and Mr. Kahanek. He then said, "..do you have any cash? ..you know bro..cash to pay for the work?". I told him I don't carry $235 in cash and will gladly pay with a credit card for the services. He now said that he would not take a credit card from me. Then Mr. Kahanek said an angry voice and said, " I changed my mind bro and I am not doing any work on your truck. It was at this time where I decided this was too stressful for me and I called the Plano police for help. I explained to the 911 operator what had happened and I felt threatened by the 5 employee's actions and words. I was instructed to stay away from the shop while they were in route. Once the police showed up and listened to both sides, they immediately instructed Mr. Kahanek to finish the work. My opinion is that Mr. Kahanek does not have supervision or anyone to question his tactics or business acumen. He doesn't respect his customers and that has empowered his employees to do the same. Plus, you don't refer to your clients as "Bro" especially people of color, like me. I believe he is running the shop to fleece customers by forcing these situations and some/if not all of the employees are in on the scam. I have video of the this behavior to back up what I am saying and plus the other customer watching this situation had it recorded too. Buyer beware... read more