I would have preferred to resolve this directly rather than leave a negative review, but my…read moreexperience with European / Technicraft has been extremely disappointing.
My Jaguar was brought to European Collision after a break-in in which the driver's window was shattered. State Farm recommended European Collision as a certified facility that works with Jaguars, which is why I trusted them with my vehicle.
What should have been a straightforward repair has turned into 2 months of delays, four visits, unresolved problems, and significant inconvenience.
First visit: My Jaguar was brought in for the broken driver's window, and European Collision had the vehicle for approximately 14-15 days. When I went to pick it up, the battery dead, so the vehicle had to remain at the shop to be charged.
After I eventually picked up the vehicle, within approximately 15 minutes, I discovered that the driver's door lock controls were no longer working. I immediately contacted the shop. The driver's door locks and controls had worked properly before the vehicle was brought in for the window repair.
Second visit: I returned the vehicle and again reported the lock problem. I was told it would be addressed. There were also issues with the replacement window trim, including a damaged part that caused another delay.
Third visit: I had to return the Jaguar because the paint damage from the original break-in had not been properly completed, and the window/trim work was also not properly completed. The window had to be removed again so the paint work could be completed and the correct trim installed. European Collision had my Jaguar for approximately 7-10 days during this visit. The driver's door lock problem still had not been fixed, and I was told another part needed to be ordered.
Fourth visit: After the part arrived, I returned the Jaguar to have it installed. The shop kept my vehicle for two days, but even after installing the part, they still could not fix the driver's door locks or determine what was causing the problem. I was ultimately told I would need to take the Jaguar to a dealership for a diagnostic.
Now I am being forced to pay for that diagnostic myself because the lock problem was not reported to State Farm as part of the original repair. I may also have to pay most or all of the cost of fixing the problem.
This is especially frustrating because the problem appeared within 15 minutes of the first pickup, did not exist before the repair, and was reported immediately. European Collision had four opportunities to address it, including having my vehicle for 14-15 days during the first visit, 7-10 days during the third, and two days during the fourth.
There was also a serious lack of attention to detail. The broken glass from the break-in was never properly cleaned. Even after four visits, I continue to find broken glass inside my Jaguar. At every pickup, I also found shop dirt and footprints on the carpet and door trim. The floor mats and work areas were not properly covered or protected.
I also paid approximately $1,000 out of pocket for additional paint work. Because the window had to be removed again to complete the paint work and correct the trim installatio I am now being forced to pay out of pocket for a problem that arose immediately after their repair.
I also made repeated attempts to resolve this with management. I requested the District Manager's assistance and was given an email address that was undeliverable. I then contacted the Technicraft Group corporate office, was given the General Manager's information, and again the email address provided was undeliverable. I also contacted the company's online customer service and received no response.
After trying the shop, the District Manager, corporate management, and online customer service, I still have no resolution.
Based on my experience, I would not recommend European Collision / Technicraft , especially if you own a Jaguar or another luxury vehicle.
