Because of the final price adjustment, I'm increasing from "3" stars to "4."
1010 did a skilled diagnosis of a Toyota engine computer-based problem. Many shops cannot do this.
I appreciated the provision of a nice loaner car, with no hassle getting it.
I booked my appointment the day before and drove in early next morning, cautiously, with an engine overheat warning "pull over in safe place" flashing on my dash. They knew this. I arrived opening time 8am.
No one contacted me the entire day(!) with a diagnosis/ cost estimate or update of any kind; I was not aware my car would be kept overnight.
At 4:50pm, ten minutes before close, I telephoned and was told $2,400(!), it might take 3 days/ 2 nights in the shop. I asked for a detailed estimate and for the second time, gave my email. Still, an estimate was not sent....
That cost estimate was high compared to other mechanics.
Standard customer service for an early morning "drop-off" (advance appt.):
contact customer by 3pm that day, explain repair, provide a cost estimate for approval. Start work right away, priority to finish if a second day.
That did not happen. Nobody seemed to care if it did.
For a $200 repair, no big deal- but for $2,000/ 3 days in the shop, IT MATTERS.
PRO
A loaner car while being repaired
repaired with OEM car parts
skilled diagnosis of Toyota
24month/ 24,000 mile parts warranty
CON
left me hanging on diagnosis, repair cost
no written description/estimate provided
high price compared to competition (corrected at the end)
no apology for dropping the ball on service
In the end, the actual charge was $1,821.97 which was in line with local
estimates, considering the use of OEM parts. I appreciated that adjustment.
And it appears they did quality work. Time will tell.
Will I go back?
Probably not.
Lacked valuing me as a high-dollar customer; too much time and drama. read more