Most Helpful Automotive & Auto Repair Reviews From 2009




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2008 Honda Accord - Premature Brake Wear
Posted on 3/11/2009 by beachgirl32
I brought my car into the Honda dealership yesterday because of squealing noise I noticed when I was driving. Now this car is not even a year old, has 15,00 miles on it and they told me I needed new r...
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AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. - AAMCO Transmission tried to steal my car
Posted on 5/28/2009 by Lampworker2009
In January 2009, my 2003 VW Beetle had transmission problems and required repairs. I contacted several companies in the US that had wrecked or rebuilt transmission that would work in my car. The quo...
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Express Oil Change - Great Service
Posted on 7/14/2009 by jktshff1
Just wanted to post a compliment to the guys at Express Oil Change at 7540 Winchester, Memphis, TN. Went into get oil changed. Been having a problem with a/c condensation leaking into the passenger a...
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Mr. Tire - Mr Tire Dazzles Again
Posted on 8/29/2009 by raven2002
For the second time this year, my 2001 Ford Escape chose to go sneakers up. This time, it randomly stalled, ran "rough" and developed an intermittent shaking/trembling issue when the brakes were ap...
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Maaco - Blakeland, Littleton - Don't Go To Maaco!
Posted on 1/26/2009 by maaco disaster
I went to Maaco and they returned my car with a part missing and couldn't locate it right away they returned it a totally different color and agreed to repaint it so it was never the same color and ga...
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RadAir - Cheaper is not better
Posted on 7/10/2009 by sherdy
So, 11 months ago I had two estimates done for a new brake job on my 99 Toyota Corolla. The estimate I had at RadAir was cheaper, and it being an older car, I decided it would be in my best interest n...
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Maaco - Maaco is a value
Posted on 10/3/2009 by scotty D
I had my car painted at Maaco. Could not be happier. Under 500 dollars and looks great. I am sick of people putting Maaco down. A perfect paint job is 5000 and up. Maaco is willing to spray y...
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Maaco - Ripped Off~ Concealed Improper Repair~Fraud~ @ Maaco
Posted on 2/11/2009 by ripped off @ maaco
Took my vehicle to Maaco in Turnersville NJ. Paid for the most expensive paint service offered. Also paid separate charge to have a palm size area of rust "CUT out & patch WELDED" The patch began to ...
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Maaco - Keyport New Jersey - Auto Paint Job
Posted on 4/10/2009 by all4fenway
I recently purchased a 2001 Audi Convertible that has been keyed 360 Degrees on a visit to Manhattan. The scratches were deep into the paint and there was also dents and dings on the car. Not to menti...
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Maaco Frazer PA - Maaco Frazer Stole or Lost My Emblems
Posted on 8/8/2009 by Duanne
Please be warned that upon pick up of vehicle we were missing all emblems. The company said nothing when the vehicle left the premises. The vehicle owner received the car and noticed immediately tha...
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Maaco - Hayward, Ca - Lied Repeatedly And Did Not Do Repairs Or Paint As Contracted, Gross Negligence, Damaged Vehicle, Manager Yelled Abusively
Posted on 2/19/2009 by sueMAACO2
I got an estimate for painting a vehicle from MAACO in Hayward on National Ave (email M2142@maaco.com ). They later called me, offered 1/2 off that price. I came in to discuss terms, I got them to wri...
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Coxco Transmission - Clutch Kit Price Gouging
Posted on 1/27/2009 by tbennoni
Needing to find a shop to replace the clutch in my daughters 2005 Toyota Scion tc, I found Coxco Transmissions website and had my husband contact them. The manager told my husband that they would tow...
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Midas - Midas...do NOT trust Midas
Posted on 7/12/2009 by Midas Hater
Beware!!! I took my car to Midas back in December '08...it took 9 visits and missed all 9 days off work to have them fix a problem they created...they kept putting the wrong brakes on my car. Every ti...
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Belle Tire - Honest Service At Belle Tire
Posted on 5/1/2009 by old fart
I stopped at Belle tire in Saginaw, Michigan on the advice of a friend. My car's radiator appeared to have some sort of leak or a potential overheating problem. I went in expecting little help, (th...
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European Only - The worst car repair ever! I had to call the police!
Posted on 5/28/2009 by Wil California
I took my car to this company to repair what was likely an alternator. A week later they presented me with a bill for $3,400.00. After some back and forth their entire shop vanished, and my car was go...
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Midas - Very very bad Service
Posted on 7/23/2009 by demon
Midas was recommended by my coworker big mistake went in for an oil change I watched the 19 year old kid do it did the job in about 20 minutes but as I was paying the counter guy gave me a list o...
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Nas Auto - Ridiculously Honest
Posted on 6/13/2009 by genegenre
After having two mechanics look at my stalling issue with my 1979 Mercedes 240d and neither being able to figure it out, I called a shop who referred me to Nas because he specialized in foreign. That ...
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Kona Auto Center - Brakes Repair
Posted on 4/12/2009 by Berniepaya
My son had bought me a 2007 vehicle because I did not have one to go to work and depending on my sons to take me where ever I needed to go. So getting this car was a dream come true for me. It was n...
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Firestone - El Camino, Sunnyvale - Very Rude
Posted on 2/5/2009 by Hidden
I have had a similar experience with Firestone. They are extremely rude. One of them did not even bother to listen to my statement when I had gone for an oil change. I requested for a tire rotation...
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Bad Boyz Off Road - Arrogant And Over Priced
Posted on 4/1/2009 by OSUprop
I took my jeep up to Bad Boy"z" Off Road (2589 Hanco Center Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia 22191) to check out my suspension because I work full time and I just moved to VA (no garage yet). The shop act...
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MAACO, STERLING VIRGINIA - Very Happy, and a great price
Posted on 10/2/2009 by scotty D
I recently took my 1985 Celica convertible to Maaco of Sterling. A rare west coast car with no rust but badly faded red paint. Met with Steve the Owner who took his time looking at my car then expla...
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Midas - Go Only If You Want To Be Robbed
Posted on 7/10/2009 by Getting Scammed
So my mid pipe on my car cracked and was making a lot of noise. I took it to Midas figuring they know mufflers. They informed me my manifold was cracked and to replace the two items would be $1800. ...
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Zimbrick Isuzu Service - Oil Change Gone Wrong
Posted on 3/5/2009 by Used Car Buyer
In December 2008, I brought my 1998 Isuzu Trooper into Zimbrick's Isuzu Service department for a regular oil change. Shortly after receiving the oil change, my engine began knocking extremely loud....
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Lee Myles Transmissons - Buyer Beware!!!
Posted on 9/28/2009 by LeeMylesScam
The worst service ever!BUYER BEWARE! I took my Transmission there to get inspected for $200.They told me it was bad and charged me $1500 to rebuild it Had it put back together and had the same PROBL...
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AAA Winston Salem NC - Auto Repair... Horrible
Posted on 2/17/2009 by Trishala
I went back to AAA because the previous auto repair, actually I remembered later it was just an oil change and check up. So when we took my daughter's car for repair not long ago, it took a day to dia...
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Kwik Kar Oil And Lube Little Elm - What A Scam... Beware
Posted on 3/2/2009 by dexter
This place has got to be the worst. They would tell you you need something new even if your car just drove in from the new car lot. I laugh at the script they must all follow as everyone in the lobby ...
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Just Brakes - Just Brakes Crooks
Posted on 4/7/2009 by jrollins3
My brakes were squeaking, but only in the morning. I called to set up an appointment for 4:30 on April 6th, 2009. They went over my car pointing out crystallized pads, and worn wheel cylinders. It wo...
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Uptown Auto Care - A Bad Name for Auto Repair in Uptown Minneapolis
Posted on 2/4/2009 by honest1
We have all heard of repair shops who take advantage of customers-this is one of them! This shop promised to stand behind their work and we put trust in them, only to be let down. Had my SUV in fo...
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Maaco - Worst Paint Job Possible
Posted on 5/24/2009 by AtomBob
They ruined my original paint. Didn't repair dents specified. Overlapped their own paint job. Installed wrong strips. Did not replace bedliner screw, and cracked bed liner. Their paint job had bubble...
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EZ Lube - Stay Away! From EE Lube 4365 Genesee Ave
Posted on 2/18/2009 by PacificMustang01
Stay away from these crooks at EZ Lube on 4365 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA. They cheat, they lie, and some of their workers seem to know very little about cars. First of all, they put the wrong oil...
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Jim Ball - Poor Service at Jim Ball
Posted on 1/12/2009 by kbear7777777
We purchased a used truck from Jim Ball with a bumper to bumper warranty in 2007. What a nightmare this turned out to be. Their service department is poor at best. After numerous visits for repairs...
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Maaco - Presidential Service
Posted on 3/17/2009 by prince rj
I am supposed to have a three year warranty, on a paint job that included special hood treatment and I paid an extra $99.95 for a clear coat treatment. My bumpers keep pealing off, paint keep chipping...
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Mr Goodwrench Service General Motors - Poor Service Representation, Fraud
Posted on 3/4/2009 by jfred
I was an out of state customer, I went to Mr Goodwrench in SC as my Cadillac was idling poorly. The service dept looked at the car and gave me a price for fixing, which included labor of 6 hours. I br...
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Warranty Direct - Careful of their waiting period
Posted on 6/18/2009 by Deuce
Warranty Direct will not cover your vehicle, till at least 1,000 miles has been reached after paying for their service! This means you pay them, even though they will not cover your vehicle, till t...
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BMW/Mini of Sterling - Horrible Service, Attempt At Rip-off
Posted on 1/10/2009 by bad service!!!
I made an appointment for a tire change. I was given a loaner and it took the shop 3 days to change the tire. Each day I was called and told my rental would be covered. 2 months later, my rental de...
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2002 Kia Sportage - Squealing Belt And Gas Smell
Posted on 6/27/2009 by kels63
I own a 2002 Kia Sportage the squealing noise of the belts were terrible. My wife has had workers at drive thrus tell her to shut off the car so they could hear her. She had several mechanics look at ...
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Chevrolet Service - Second Hand Part Installation
Posted on 1/29/2009 by bahar20
I am writing this complaint for my friend since he cannot write English. We live in Turkey, Adana and my friend owns a 2008 Chevrolet jeep. A few months ago he has taken his jeep to the Chevrolet serv...
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Richard's Car Care - Beware!!
Posted on 8/11/2009 by hrtofgod7
If you're a woman and you go in alone they will take advante of you!! Have gone in on two different occasions. First time they tried to sell me the most expensive tires they had and told me that is wh...
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AAA Autocare - AAA Service Centers
Posted on 5/18/2009 by AAA repair
AAA automotive services are not affiliated with AAA. You will have no recourse with AAA if you have a problem. The AAA service center gives inflated estimates and then does not complete work but wil...
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Lustine Toyota Woodbridge VA - Ripping You Off Due To The Economy
Posted on 4/7/2009 by K121
I took my 2001 Toyota Sequoia SUV to Lustine 30 Mar 09 for a tune up. I received a call from the service manager and was told, I had a problem with misfiring on spark plug # 6 , and they needed to...



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