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Most crooked Auto Service chains.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:38 pm
Firestone has got to be at the top of the list as far as recommending you fix things that don't need it and trying to get your bill as high as possible.
Don't ever bring a fleet vehicle there that is under a fleet management program like Enterprise.
Even if you just bring it in for an oil change, they attempt to get approval from the fleet management company for as many repairs as they can without going over the limit that they would need special approval from the company using the cars.
Don't ever bring a fleet vehicle there that is under a fleet management program like Enterprise.
Even if you just bring it in for an oil change, they attempt to get approval from the fleet management company for as many repairs as they can without going over the limit that they would need special approval from the company using the cars.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:39 pm to LakeViewLSU
All of them.
Never take your vehicles to anybody other than a friend or family member who does it for a living.
Never take your vehicles to anybody other than a friend or family member who does it for a living.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:40 pm to LakeViewLSU
Chabills
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:40 pm to LakeViewLSU
Any dealerships without a car warranty...
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:41 pm to LakeViewLSU
Tires Plus always good to me across multiple locations.
Ammco sucks.
Ammco sucks.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:44 pm to LakeViewLSU
mostly all of them
best thing to do is say you dont own the car and youre only getting an oil change. they arent going to try and upsell anything to a person that doesnt own the car
best thing to do is say you dont own the car and youre only getting an oil change. they arent going to try and upsell anything to a person that doesnt own the car
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:45 pm to LakeViewLSU
Went to Wal Marks the other day for a quick oil change.
I approach the counter and nicely inform the black, heavy lady at the counter that I would like an oil change.
There’s about 4 other male individuals that look like Obama’s sons (except with dreads/dredz) standing around doing nothing. She says “ayybody fill lak doin ah awl shange” and immediately they scatter like roaches.
I informed the lady that I would kindly take my business to Jiffy Lube up the road for my oil change needs. So Wally World TLE is on my shite list right now.
I approach the counter and nicely inform the black, heavy lady at the counter that I would like an oil change.
There’s about 4 other male individuals that look like Obama’s sons (except with dreads/dredz) standing around doing nothing. She says “ayybody fill lak doin ah awl shange” and immediately they scatter like roaches.
I informed the lady that I would kindly take my business to Jiffy Lube up the road for my oil change needs. So Wally World TLE is on my shite list right now.
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:46 pm to LakeViewLSU
Brace yourself for all the "Only pussies don't do all the work on their vehicles themselves" posts
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:50 pm to LakeViewLSU
I clicked on your post to say Firestone. I got sucked into a $19.95 oil change and tire rotation special. Was given a list of things that desperately needed to be fixed ASAP for a total of over $2000. Showed to my local mechanic who got a good laugh. It's amazing how many people fall for that crap.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:50 pm to LakeViewLSU
Midas in Broussard.
Upon picking up my car after an oil change I was given a page of urgently needed repairs for a grand total of $3400.
This included a new axle.
Two friends who also went that week were told they needed new axles.
Sketchy
Upon picking up my car after an oil change I was given a page of urgently needed repairs for a grand total of $3400.
This included a new axle.
Two friends who also went that week were told they needed new axles.
Sketchy
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:50 pm to TDcline
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Went to Wal Marks the other day for a quick oil change
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Wal Marks
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quick oil change
Nope.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:51 pm to Jones
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best thing to do is say you dont own the car and youre only getting an oil change. they arent going to try and upsell anything to a person that doesnt own the car
And never send your wife. Always take her car in for her.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:53 pm to LakeViewLSU
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Firestone
Ah, Firestone, the place where a free AC diagnosis coupon means "visual inspection only" and doesn't count against the diagnostic fee with the use of gauges.
People, don't let them away with that nonsense. Make them feel stupid and dishonest until they capitulate.This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 12/15/17 at 2:55 pm to LakeViewLSU
Reminds me of several years back when 20/20 or one of those news shows did an investigation where they got a car completely serviced by an ASE certified mechanic and then had a woman take it to various repair chains. They wired the car with cameras inside and under the hood. They ended up with video of mechanics breaking various things and then telling the woman that they needed to be fixed. They also would say things needed to be replaced, not replace them (since they weren't broken) and then charge her for them.
Of course, the show said it was because it was a woman but I think they would have done it to a man as well.
Of course, the show said it was because it was a woman but I think they would have done it to a man as well.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:12 pm to heypaul
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other than a friend or family member who does it for a living.
I want to support these kind of folks, but the no Saturday hours kill me. I work 45 minutes away, so it makes for a pain in the arse to deal with on a Monday through Friday.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:27 pm to notiger1997
Chabill's is a joke
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:27 pm to LakeViewLSU
Beware of the ones that charge you for diagnostics no matter what they find.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:28 pm to LakeViewLSU
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Most crooked Auto Service chains
Hooked Auto Services
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:28 pm to nicholastiger
So what's wrong with Chabill's?
Posted on 12/15/17 at 3:37 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
I use a Firestone here and 95% of the time get great service. But I've been going to the same store for over 20 years, and with 3 vehicles, I've gotten to know them pretty well. You should always have an idea as to what is needed when you walk in. I have lifetime rotate and balance, as well as alignment, and get it all done with every oil change. The other things I just say no and then will research to see if I really need it done.
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