276, Report:
#270253
Posted Date:
Nov 20 2007
Auto Zone Tried to kill Black Betty Benton Illinois
My husband and brother-in-law took a small block Chevy 350 out of a 1976 Suburban. After having it machined at a local machine shop and dynoed at a local racing shop, they thought they had a good thing going. We had scrimped and scraped to buy all performance parts. When it came t...
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Categories: Auto Parts
277, Report:
#240028
Posted Date:
Nov 20 2007
Auto-Auto-Zone & Mgr. Matt Dillon DEFECTIVE Parts --- will NOT without paying for new replacement even when caught in emergency and jam because of defective part. Decatur Texas
Auto-Zone sells DEFECTIVE parts and will not even replace them without customer having to purchase a new one first, remove the defective part and then return the defective part for a refund -- not even when customer is caught in an emergency and jam situation BECAUSE of the defectiv...
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Categories: Auto Parts
278, Report:
#268281
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2007
Lancaster Auto Logic ripoff Took advantage of situation; replaced a car part with an old one Jacksonville North Carolina
On August 1, 2007, I purchased a 1985 Pontiac from a private owner. On July 30th, me and the young marine wife took the car for a test drive. About 5 minutes into the drive, we hear a squealing sound. It was brief and didn't do it again.
When I picked the car up on that Wednes...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
279, Report:
#281807
Posted Date:
Oct 30 2007
Just Breaks rips off people Stone Mountain Georgia
I went to Just Brakes to see if they could turn my left rotor or see if I needed a new left rotor. I didn't tell them that I had bought a rotor and it was in my car. I wanted to see what they were going to say first so I could decide on what to do. And so it would not determine what...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
280, Report:
#150700
Posted Date:
Sep 22 2007
ProFormance Ripoff Unfair warranty policies that were not enclosed during the point of sale, faulty manufacturing practices that they won't pay to make right! Springfield Missouri
I know that this site deals with mostly 'complete' cars but I would like to share my experience with a parts provider. PROFormance out of Springfield, MO. makes rebuilt engines, which are available at Auto Zone and other retail outlets, has treated this consumer very badly. I recent...
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Categories: Auto Parts
281, Report:
#275461
Posted Date:
Sep 20 2007
AutozoneAuto Zone Failed to send me a rebate for $6.99. Memphis Tennessee
On 5/16/2007 I purchased at AutoZone one STP Fuel System Cleaner for $6.99, for which a full rebate is claimed by AutoZone.
I complied with the requirements and mailed the rebate request on 5/17/07 to the following:
Free STP Fuel System Cleaner
Dept. 18 Offer OATZ00001
PO Bo...
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Categories: Auto Parts
282, Report:
#61544
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2007
Automotive Basic Care dishonest ripoffs Tempe Arizona
I have taken 3 different cars to this place to have diagnostic test done onthemto see if the cars engines were worthwhile. They have a running price of approx. $48. to do this. The first 2 cars they did the test charged me accordingly and all was well.
I took the third car in aft...
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Categories: Auto Inspection
283, Report:
#99181
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2007
Auto Zone hassel on honoring parts warrantee Plano Texas
I replaced both of the front door's electric window motors on my Ford LTD, back in 1996. Just recently, the driver's side window kept on getting stuck when the window was all of the way up. I pulled the electric window motor out and inspected the pinion drive, which was broken.
W...
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Categories: Auto Parts
284, Report:
#102548
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2007
Auto Zone In Jacksonville, Illinois sold high dollar unnecessary item/refused exchange and refund of check . No policy posted! Jacksonville Illinois
On Aug.6,2004 asked to purchase spark plugs for 1997 Chevy Venture Van. Employee gave me 6 ACDelco Professional Platinum plugs, at a cost of $50.94. I was given no information as to an alternate less costly plug. As I never carry large amounts of cash I paid with a check. My bro...
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Categories: Auto Parts
285, Report:
#116840
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2007
Auto Zone ripoff Waterville Maine
In A Word Gift Card? Who wants a gift card for $2.43 on a return? They Pass these plastic for a refund I am refunding it not buying for a freaking holiday gift. Fuel pump Relay for 1988 Bronco retuned on a later same day never used didnt fit after aguring for 10mins and swearing i h...
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Categories: Auto Parts
286, Report:
#270529
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2007
Car-X Manager confirms 400 to 500% mark up on auto parts. Ripoff Shawnee Kansas
I had my 93 Lexus repaired at the Car-x in Shawnee Kansas. The repair included a belt tensioner, belt, and harmonic balancer. I was charged $931.97 for these parts. In checking with the local Auto Zone parts store, I was informed that these parts would cost about $250 in total. ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
287, Report:
#155604
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2007
Auto Zone I ordered and paid for parts, they put them on the shelf and would not release them to me, ripoff!!! Columbus Ohio
Today is Thursday. This past Saturday I went into Auto Zone to order some parts needed to fix my cousin's car, I was told they would be there the next day ready for me to pick up. I called the next day and the parts, of course, were not there. I called on Monday and the parts were ...
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Categories: Auto Parts
288, Report:
#268261
Posted Date:
Aug 17 2007
Meineke Muffler ripoff Taking advantage of young people and females Jacksonville North Carolina
A young Marine wife took her 1985 Pontiac to this Meineke in November, 2006. She wanted to have it serviced, ie., oil change, as they had just moved to NC from Ohio.
The technican/mechanic at Meineke told this young lady she needed: valve cover gasket, alternator, belts, and...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
289, Report:
#262612
Posted Date:
Jul 23 2007
Ron Currier's Hilltop Chevrolet Taking advantage of customers and their money! Somersworth new hampshire
When you go to a dealership you dont expect to be treated unfairly and taken advantage of. Well thats how Hilltop Chevrolet in Somersworth New hampshire does business.
I bought a 2005 chevy truck from them in february 2007, my salesman was a very nice man, nothing he did everythi...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
290, Report:
#257615
Posted Date:
Jun 29 2007
America's Service Station $13 charge to change a fuse! Dacula Georgia
I realize that this is not earth shattering, but I find the charges for changing a fuse incredible!!
While driving from Florida to Virginia, a fuse in my automobile blew when I plugged in my auto cell phone charger.My son had purchased an entire set of fuses for about $5, but I ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
291, Report:
#82783
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2007
Tires Plus, AKA Olsen Overcharging Orlando Florida
I believe that Tire Plus Overcharges for it's Parts and for adding extra parts that are not required to pad the invoices to it's customers. I have recently had two repairs done to the same car at the same Tires Plus Shop that have led me to believe that anyone dealing with them is g...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
292, Report:
#248510
Posted Date:
May 19 2007
Allen Samuels Dodge I was deceived into buying a LEMON! Houston Texas
On Monday, May 7, 2007 I went to Allen Samuels Dodge to inquire if I qualified to purchase a car since I was recently discharged from a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Sales representative Errol Williams assisted me with the purchase of a used 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. We both looked at diffe...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
293, Report:
#243753
Posted Date:
Apr 13 2007
Auto Zone Ripoff Internet Order Joke Not True Mesa Arizona
I spent a great deal of time on the web site trying to fill out my list of brake shoes I wanted to purchase. When I was finished, I was given the chance to buy them on line and pay shipping or have the order sent to the store. I opted to pick them up.
I spent Wednesday night taki...
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Categories: Auto Parts
294, Report:
#243379
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2007
Brown And Brown Chevrolet Over charged me last year, lied to me today and then robbed me again. ripoff Mesa Arizona
We should really learn the first time.
My truck broke down last year, I took it to Brown and Brown in Mesa, AZ. They fixed the fuel pump and charged me $800.00. I paid it.
Sunday my truck broke down again. Same exact symptoms as last time. I paid $65 to have it towed to Br...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
295, Report:
#73394
Posted Date:
Mar 02 2007
Auto Zone Auto Zone worst customer service experience of my lifetime Mesa Arizona
On 11/24/03 I visited Auto Zone's store at 746 N. Country Club Dr. in Mesa. There was just one guy ahead of me and he talked about 5 minutes with the Auto Zone employee Jose in spanish about a Slick 50/ oil package for $ 12 in spanish.
When it was my turn I a...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
296, Report:
#237056
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2007
Just Brakes attempted to rip me off with bate and switch false advertising Ripoff Austin Texas
In early January of 07 I answered a Just Brakes radio ad offering new pads and shoes, rotors turned, wheels rotated, and bearings repacked for $99.00. The only disclaimer in the ad (which still airs today) was that it is limited to standard sized vehicles. Since I am a novice mech...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
297, Report:
#230844
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2007
Jiffy Lube ripoff Blew up my engine after getting routine oil change Tucson Arizona
I was on my way to school (Pima Community College) one morning and noticed my car had started making a little clunky noise and that my oil light had come on, i got to class, which is less than three miles from my house, and as soon as class was done (i only had one class that mornin...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
298, Report:
#230156
Posted Date:
Jan 12 2007
Iron Springs Independent Toyota Service Dishonest Business Practices/Theft of Personal Belongings Prescott Arizona
I have done business with this repair shop for years spending thousands of dollars in repairs. they have always done good timely repairs on my vehicle which is why I always go back. The owner knows me by name as do several of his employees. Also note that I currently live in Flagsta...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
299, Report:
#61055
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2006
Fletchers Tires & Auto Service Charging $ 480 hour: get-rich-quick ??? Mesa Arizona
The A/C- power steering / water pump belt of my 89 Ford van broke just in front of one of the Fletcher's establishments in Mesa, AZ.
The first thing I saw was a big sign Belts & Hoses and I thought that it was a good idea to ask them if they had the belt for my van.
The Fle...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
300, Report:
#213555
Posted Date:
Sep 30 2006
Just Brakes Just Brakes over charges, adds work that doesn't need to be done and doesnt put the brakes on properly that leaves you in danger! Ripoff Stockbridge Georgia
In June me and my best friend went to have his brakes done. I suggested that he buy the brakes himself and let a trusted mechanic put them on. That way it would be cheaper and you know they would do it right. Anyway he wanted to get the best deal possible and so he decided to go to ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service