Dishonest. Can't properly diagnose issue, but replace parts anyway just to make money. Unfortunately this is the norm for a lot of mechanics & I've been taken by many over the years. This place came highly recommended by a friend, specifically for being honest. I did not find this to be the case & would NEVER go here again. Took my van in for an electrical issue- battery was draining. I'd go out in the am & it would be dead. Jump it and would run fine, next morn dead again.
I told Carlos I want to sell this van so I don't want to spend a fortune, just please find the source of the draw. He assured me he had, replaced a bunch of stuff in the steering column/ignition module I believe. Fixed a misfire too & got it to pass emissions. I bring it home & 2 days later it's dead again. Fabulous! I called & told him the problem wasn't fixed & he said they'd have to do some more testing if I brought it back. When I asked how much that would be he said it depends on how long it takes, testing, etc. I said "I can't afford to spend anymore- already paid you $500.+ and the issue is not fixed. I shouldn't have to pay to find the REAL issue." So I hung up, irritated & feeling totally ripped off. I had to let the van sit for a while til I saved $ again to get it fixed. Took it to my regular mechanic (who is rather costly, but good) and found out the real issue today. The radio was not shutting off & draining the battery, as well as an alarm system that no longer works. So after disconnecting both of these the draw on the battery stopped. Problem solved. They figured this out in a day and it cost me half what Carlos charged.
Lesson learned; Stick with who I know & trust & don't go somewhere else to try to save $$! Very costly mistake! Instead of saving I wasted about $400.+
Thanks Wildfire!
So I'd have to agree with Gabe & Michael, they are dishonest. If you want to truly know what's wrong with your car & not wasted money, just lining their pockets, go somewhere else. I'd tell u my shop, but they are already so busy I don't wanna share, so it will be harder for me to get in. LOL. They are expensive, but very good! I will not stray again!
Wildfire, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I'm so tired of dishonest mechanics. I don't know why this profession has such a reputation for dishonesty. People don't know who to trust anymore. I felt it was important to let people know this so as maybe to save someone else the headache & money. It costs too much to live here & I don't appreciate flushing my $ down the toilet. read more