Had a used engine installed here, based on a recommendation from a staff member at a local auto franchise who was acquainted with the owner, Jose. I was told it was a "legit shop," but I'm really not sure about that. It is definitely a more "informal" situation. Owner deals only in cash, which seems sketchy. What kind of business, dealing in transactions of hundreds and thousands of dollars, deals only in cash? The owner was not upfront about this, so I did not know in advance or I might have been wary earlier in the interaction.
The owner towed my car to his shop, so I did not see the shop until I went to pick up my car after the job. It is in a rather out-of-the-way location. The shop does not give a very professional appearance. Old cars and parts outside. I did not notice there being any kind of formal entrance or customer waiting area. Actually the vibe was kind of creepy, and, frankly, I was glad to get out of there. The owner was also kind of patronizing toward me -- I believe it was because of my gender.
With regard to "quality" and "value," I'd say this is the sort of place you might try when you don't have the money to pursue a better option. They got my car back in drivable condition at a price that was do-able for me. That being said, a few weeks later, my check engine light came on. I was advised to take it back to Sincerely Yours to have the installation work re-checked. I tried reaching out to Sincerely Yours, but did not receive a reply.
Eventually I decided to take it to my local dealer. Part of the problem turned out to be a mistake that was made by Sincerely Yours -- a particular engine element was not plugged in properly.
So, in short, I'd be careful of this place. You may get a cheaper price, but you might also get a creepy vibe and mistakes that cost you more time, trouble, and money. read more
