I began taking my vehicles to Westside Automotive around six years ago. From that first visit, and…read moreinteracting with Wayne and Keith and the rest of the guys at different points... I knew it was the kind of establishment that took the job seriously and who maintained clear communication with their customers, listening to them, understanding their needs, even if it's something small, or on a larger scale.
At one point, I took in a new headlight control, one that would allow me to have auto off and on for my headlights, which my current vehicle did not have. I had pre-purchased this, because it was a custom control. I brought in my purchase, and asked if it was OK to request just the shop hours entailed in installing it. They said yes, with the caveat that they were not the ones who researched it or purchased it so if it turns out that it didn't fit, or it didn't work, then they would let me know, and we'd move on from there. (For what it's worth, it installed perfectly, and works perfectly. Just what I asked for.)
That's just one example of the consideration extended to their clients. Which also extends to offering loaner vehicles when and if needed.
I have been to many auto shops in the past. And I have had interactions with many shop owners, and maintenance crew. And for every time I did that I came in with a bit of hyper awareness, because I am a woman, and I know how we can be treated and how some shops like to add on, mentioning scary things that could happen to the vehicle and that "we need to take care of right away."
I have never felt that during any of our interactions. They have always shown me the entire worksheet, along with estimated costs for each line item. And if any questions, always took the time to answer them.
In some cases, I said, if I could only do two things right now, what are the two primary things that should be covered, and they had no problems in explaining these are the two most important for now, to keep your vehicle in good standing. But be aware and be thinking about taking care of these other things.
And that's it. No pressure, just pure explanation and experienced recommendations.
I cannot recommend the experience, customer service levels, and the quality of work offered by Westside Automotive highly enough.