It was time to get tires, although I wasn't happy about it. I had purchased a pre-owned, pre- certified vehicle (or so I thought) in the Miami area with the understanding that my tires were "new". After driving almost 3,000 miles, it was time for my synthetic oil change. I made an appointment with a local referral and was told that my tires couldn't be rotated because 2 of my tires were almost bald and the other two not far behind. You bet your bottom dollar I called the salesman that sold me my car, to which I was put on the phone with the manager, who basically told me that the car had been inspected carefully and passed certification so nothing could be done.
Meanwhile, many had referred me to this particular Tires Plus location, so I popped in on a Tuesday, albeit at the end of the day to get information. It was busy, many coming in to pick up their vehicles that work had been completed and, I waited patiently for my turn.
Kirk was very patient and knowledgeable with regards to my needs and went over everything for my vehicle along with a printout of the discussed information and numbers. He asked me if I wanted an appointment and, I asked for a card to call back to set one up. He even told me which mechanic I should have work on my car. I later called, spoke to Chris and set up an appointment for Thursday. I was told the tires, balancing and alignment would take about 2-3 hours. Okay, appointment set.
I showed up about 15 minutes early for appointment and Kirk was not there at the time, however, Noel, the manager was finishing with a customer and told me he would be right with me. He went over everything and told me that the work should be done in about an hour and a half. I left with my friend who graciously came to get me to do errands in the meantime. My car was checked for the mileage and taken into a bay almost immediately before I left. (Note: I had been to another place with my previous car and even with an appointment, it would be over an hour before my car was even moved into a bay for work to be completed.) So, for this, I was very pleased.
It was almost 5pm, long past an hour and a half, when i had missed a call that my car was ready. I immediately called back, spoke to Frank who told me car was ready, but there were two recommendations for me; air filter needing to be replaced and some fluid to be put into my gas tank, which I was surprised since having a previous car for over ten years, NEVER being told to do this treatment. Apparently, this treatment is being recommended for newer cars, and for this, I am pleased that this company is staying on top of things.
Frank told me the price and, I gave the go ahead. I really wish I had been called prior to my car out of the bay to have it done so that I wouldn't have had to wait another hour when I went to pick up the car. This could all have been avoided had I been called earlier. Of course, arriving at 5pm, towards the end of the day, place was busy with customers being helped and retrieving their vehicles and, I had to wait my turn to have the two recommendations taken care of and to pay my bill. Like I said, this could have easily been prevented, but once it was to be done, it was done quickly outside where my car was parked in a space.
On top of it, the air filter was the wrong size for my vehicle and one would have to be ordered. I was told I would be called as soon as next day and, I could pull up, have the old one switched out and, be on my way. A little inconvenience, but it will be resolved, so no biggee.
One thing I am impressed with this company is about the tires themselves: you are given 90 days to drive on them and if for any reason, not happy, can come back and replace the tires with alternate ones. This is an ideal plan and very pleased about this.
Okay, now I am going to see about that air filter, but this location will be the place for my auto needs. Thank you Tires Plus!!! read more