I drive a 2001 Lexus RX300 with 145k miles on it…read more
I first went in there to check out my serpentine belts because they had started to squeal (and oil change). They saw I had a light out also, so I authorized that repair as well. I called first because it was a Friday and really urgent because I had to drive 350 miles later that afternoon and didn't want to risk the serpentine belts snapping on the road. A young woman answered the phone and told me to bring it on in, they'll take care of it. I dropped it off at 11am. At noon, she had a full quote for me for all the services after the mechanics checked out my SUV.
Both serpentine belts needed replaced, a brake light was out, and my oil change. I'm expecting a pretty serious repair bill... but she quoted me under $150, including tax. I picked up my SUV by 1pm. Phenomenal service. Quick, inexpensive, and FULL service shop. You need it done, they do it.
Since I had such a great experience with them the first time, I knew where I was taking my SUV for the next time it needed service. I requested an appointment a few days in advance on their website, received a confirmation about an hour later. I need an oil change again, and my brakes checked out. After I made the appointment for brakes and oil change though, I saw they offer 30k/60k/90k routine maintenance packages. My poor 145k mile SUV really needs that - check spark plugs, all that good stuff. So I emailed Perry Reynolds (the owner, I guess - he confirmed my appointment via email) and explained that my SUV needs it's regular scheduled maintenance done (or at least looked at) and asked what they do for a high-mileage vehicle like mine.
He replied back pretty quickly, very personal answer - not a generic response. I could really tell he knew a lot of about cars, and seemed very genuine about taking care of his customer's needs. After the email, the same young lady called me to confirm my appointment, let me know that Perry had replied back to me, but just wanted to get some more details and answer any questions about the services.
Fantastic customer service, which is really important to me, because as a female, I worry about getting taken advantage of when dealing with mechanic shops. I know a little bit about cars (well, I know about MY car), but there's still that air of caution when I deal with mechanics. Having another female presence really put me at ease and made me more comfortable dealing with them.
Overall, I wouldn't take my vehicle to another shop unless Performance Car Care Center was closed or out of business (and I hope that never happens). I recommend them to my neighbors all the time, especially my single female neighbors. The personal attention to every customer and every car is great, the price is super affordable, and the quality is unbeatable. I don't cringe in fear when my vehicle needs maintenance or repairs because I know Performance Car Care Center will take care of me.