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    1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT that the shop helped tune up

    Great shop, super duper honest and realistic with the customer. They also frequently update you on how your job is doing. Joey in particular was great with amazing customer service and keeping me updated. They helped with my final road worthy tune-ups and even a major timing job and smogging for my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. They don't shy away from interesting/unique cars. They also are AAA affiliated so you know they're trusted. As for any car repair, it can sometimes get expensive but they'll always ask for your own permission before moving forward with ANYTHING.

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    As always, Trident keeps my car on the road. Amazing service!! I have never been disappointed by the work at this establishment.

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    2 years ago

    Great service. Took my truck in for a smog. Super quick service. Nice crew there. Highly recommend this place for quality work.

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    4 years ago

    Best place in SCV. They always go above and beyond and I won't take my car anywhere else!

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    2 years ago

    i've been going to trident for years and have always been satisfied with their work, always in a timely and professional manner.

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    Nice folks and they get you out of there fast . I really like this place and would gladly refer anyone here .

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    We had an issue with our truck on a road trip from the Bay Area to Southern California and Joey, Joe and their team were awesome.

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    This review is to express my frustration with the service I received at this shop . My visit,…read morewhich I had hoped would address my vehicle's persistent issues, turned out to be a disappointing and costly experience. Initially, I brought my car to the clinic due to a recurring engine issue that I believed could be easily resolved. After a lengthy assessment, I was charged over $400 dollars for what I was assured would be a comprehensive fix. However, despite the assurances of the staff that the issue had been resolved, I continued to experience the same problem almost immediately after leaving the shop. It almost seems that all they were doing was just resetting my car so that the engine light would go away. After driving my car for about 50 miles the engine light came on AGAIN!!! I returned to the shop seeking clarification and a potential remedy, only to be met with a dismissive attitude and further charges for services that I believed should have been included in the initial repair. The lack of effective communication and customer care was disheartening, amplifying my dissatisfaction with the overall service. And the 2nd time I was charged $477 dollars for the mechanic to simply change the "THERMOSTAT HOUSING" I honestly think this amount is way too much not only do I feel like I was taking advantage, but these people are just dishonest and unprofessional. In conclusion, I cannot recommend 360Auto Clinic based on my experience. I left not only with an unresolved issue but also with a sense of having overpaid for inadequate services. I encourage potential customers to consider other options. In conclusion, if your car is having engine or transmission issues, just take it somewhere else where they will actually fix the problem. This people here don't have any experience when it comes to that issue. Don't waste your money..

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