My experience with M & R Auto was extremely disappointing, particularly regarding communication,…read morepricing, authorization, and the amount of time it took to have my vehicle returned.
I initially brought my car in for what I understood to be a fairly basic issue. Despite this, I ended up waiting approximately 10 days to get my vehicle back. I understand that automotive repairs can sometimes take longer than anticipated due to parts, scheduling, or unexpected complications, but the length of the delay did not seem reasonable given the nature of the work. More importantly, communication throughout the process did little to make the situation better.
My biggest concern was the way the repairs and pricing were handled. The cost changed significantly from what I had originally anticipated, and work was performed on my vehicle before I had given my approval or consent to the additional charges. I was not contacted beforehand and given a clear explanation of the proposed work, the associated costs, and an opportunity to approve or decline it. Instead, I was essentially informed after the fact that the work had already been completed and that I was responsible for paying for it.
The final pricing was also extremely high, especially considering that I had not authorized the changes before the work was performed. As a customer, I expect a repair shop to communicate clearly about any additional work or significant changes in price and obtain authorization before proceeding. Finding out afterward that the work had already been completed left me feeling as though I had no meaningful choice in the matter.
Unfortunately, my interaction over the phone made the experience even more frustrating. The person I spoke with came across as unnecessarily rude, dismissive, and confrontational when I attempted to discuss my concerns. Rather than acknowledging the lack of authorization or trying to explain the situation professionally, the response was essentially that the work was already done and therefore I had to pay for it. The tone of the conversation made an already frustrating situation considerably worse.
I am willing to pay a fair price for properly authorized work, and I understand that unexpected repairs can arise once a mechanic begins inspecting a vehicle. However, customers should be informed of those findings and given the opportunity to approve additional work before being charged for it.
Between the approximately 10-day turnaround time, the unexpected and excessive pricing, work being completed without my prior approval, and the unprofessional communication afterward, I was very dissatisfied with my experience at M & R Auto. Clear communication, transparent pricing, and obtaining customer authorization before performing additional work are basic expectations when trusting a business with your vehicle. Unfortunately, I did not feel those expectations were met here.