301, Report:
#188110
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2006
Auto Zone ripoff, store selling practices- gross negligence by employees resulting in destroyed vehicle Charlotte North Carolina
Complaint Description:
On 2-15-2006 I went into this Auto Zone location to purchase oil for my 1998 Ford Escort. A sales man at this location while satching me check my oil, told me I needed to start using synthetic oil on my car since it had 118,000 miles on it.
I had just tak...
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Categories: Auto Parts
302, Report:
#184422
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2006
MARINA CAR CLINIC IDIOT MECHANICS RIP OFF CUSTOMERS SANTA MONICA California
THIS COMPANY'S MECHANICS & OWNER DONT KNOW WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT I TOOK THEM MY 90 HONDA ACCORD. THEY DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID THE ECM WAS BAD (ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE) THEY WERE TRYING TO SELL ME ONE FOR $495 THE OWNER SAID THAT IS THE CHEAPEST ONE HE COULD FIND. BS.
I CALL...
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Categories: Auto Mechanics
303, Report:
#148983
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2006
Just Brakes exorbitant prices, unnecessary work, RIPOFF Spring Texas
I too feel stupid for having been taken advantage of. I went in for what I thought would be a $99.00 brake job. After being informed that the rear brakes were leaking, the front brakes binding, I was charged 159.95 to replace two rear wheel cylinders, 172.oo for the caliper pistons ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
304, Report:
#39934
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2006
Auto Zone (manager; Greg Jackson) rip-off deceptive company false promises m Bridgview Illinois
My boyfriend and I had truck problems and we went to Auto Zone to get Calipers and a Master Cylinder and Brake Shoes. The people over there told us what to do to fix the truck. We did exactly what they told us to do. The truck still had no brakes.
We called and told them that one...
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Categories: Auto Parts
305, Report:
#176571
Posted Date:
Feb 16 2006
TKO Auto Accessories ripoff, unethical, unprofessional, and unknowledgeable about the products they are authorized to sell. Memphis Tennessee
About a month ago I purchased at set of Ultra White Halogen (Blue) lights from this company for my 2002 Lincoln LS V8. As I conferred with the service representative, either he was unaware, or knowingly did not disclose any problems foreseen with this product upon purchase.
As a ...
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Categories: Auto Parts
306, Report:
#174052
Posted Date:
Jan 31 2006
J D BYRYDERJ D BYRIDER ripoff Indianapolis Indiana
I have had my van since the middle of November of 2005. About a week after I had the van my engine light came on when I drove it to Tennessee.So I tooj the van to Auto Zone while I was in Tennesse to make sure that it would not stop on the way back to Indiana.
The guy said it wa...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
307, Report:
#152207
Posted Date:
Aug 02 2005
AutoZone Ripoff, Injured in Store, Then Insulted by Call Center Person Pueblo Colorado
I was in a Pueblo, CO located Autozone July 31 approx 6:30pm when one of the employees threw a part/bolt/nut. the part hit me in the back of my bare calf, bounced off and still managed to hit a box with a loud enough impact to startled my wife (who had not know I had been hit). Th...
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Categories: Auto Parts
308, Report:
#152010
Posted Date:
Aug 01 2005
Just Brakes ripoff Canton Georgia
I'm a firefighter and my time to work on my own cars is limited, so when my wife's 2002 S10 blazer needed brakes I called around town. The best deal going appeared to be the friction reline at Just Brakes. We carried the car there one morning and decided to get breakfast during the ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
309, Report:
#134782
Posted Date:
Mar 13 2005
Econo Lube And Tune ripoff Phoenix Arizona
I just wanted to fix a leaking heater hose! I've been to Econo Lube and Tune two times now. The first time was to get 1 fuel injector changed. The mechanic told me he couldn get 1 of my spark plugs out and it was stripped, so they would have to remove the Head on my car....$1200!
...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
310, Report:
#128979
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2005
Heber Springs Ford, Ford Motor Company Product Is The 2000 Ford Focus LS Ripoff! Car stalled on a consistant basis had in shop 3 times in a month for same problem. Heber Springs Arkansas
In 2002 I bought a used 2000 Ford Focus se with 32000 miles on it. I purchased an extended warranty to cover it to 100000 miles. Thank the lord I traded the car in 2 days ago after I got it running normal. I use my car for work so I maintain it very well. Oil changes every 3000 mile...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
311, Report:
#107037
Posted Date:
Nov 16 2004
Auto Zone, Albany Brakes Bad after market designed products. Rip-off! San Bernardino California
After market Albany brake pad size does not match mfg pad. 2001 Chrysler PT Looser rotors now have high ridges on the inside and out. As the rotor wears, the ridges start to rub rivets that retain tension springs, giving you the audible sound of metal to metal way before the pads ...
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Categories: Auto Parts
312, Report:
#37524
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2004
Maricopa County Sheriff's Department in East Mesa MCSO Officer # 1326 Lied and Manipulated a situation to establish probable cause.SOB's ripoff waste of time slime-ball dirty ripoff liars Mesa Arizona
On December 7, 2002 at 10:46 p.m. at the intersection of S. 96th St. and Broadway in East Mesa Arizona, my husband was traveling north on 96th St. towards Broadway. There was a car in FRONT of him traveling in the same direction. As my husband approached the intersection he slowed a...
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Categories: Police
313, Report:
#1034339
Posted Date:
Sep 29 2004
Wal-Mart Ripoff rude inconsiderate non-apethic cheap jerks Davenport Iowa
I visited Wal-mart tire and lube to get an oil-change and my tires roatated. I always go to Wal-Mart and I have never had a problem with them.... until this day. They rotated my tires and 5 minutes after I left the parking lot, my hub cap fell off. Not a big deal, but it is a big...
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Categories: Auto Tire shops
314, Report:
#105951
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2004
Pep Boys RIP OFF STAY AWAY FROM PEP BOYS GO TO AUTO ZONE Exton Pennsylvania
I purchased an Electa product that ws broken in the box. I was not allowed to return it but was led into a wild goose chase of fake numbers and bad attitudes from employees. I am also filing with the BBB and the State Attorneys Office. I will thrash them every chance I get. I have a...
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Categories: Car Parts & Accessories
315, Report:
#105315
Posted Date:
Aug 25 2004
Codema Auto Sales rip-off! Liars! Deceptive, dishonest, frauds! San Antonio Texas
I went to Codema Auto Sales on Saturday August 21. I asked the man how much was their cars. He said how much can you put down. I told him 500. He pointed to a red 2 door Ford. I told him is this all you have? He said yeah for 500 down this is all I have. Do you want to test drive it...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
316, Report:
#103624
Posted Date:
Aug 14 2004
StartMart rip-off! Rebuilt alternator went bad in a month! False advertisement! Mesa Arizona
All I can tell anyone reading this report is, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! When it comes to a costly repair on your vehicle you can save hundreds if you research the company first. Apparently my situation is not unique when it comes to dealing with this company. If I had read about them fir...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
317, Report:
#90432
Posted Date:
May 06 2004
Aamco Transmissions RIPOFF! DISHONEST! FRAUDULENT! DANBURY Connecticut
I agreed to have AAMCO transmission replace the transmission and agreed upon suggested service to my 1994 Dodge Caravan ($650.00 + tax). The transmission had a slip in transmission and vehicle ran beautifully before I brought it in. It now has a shifting problem worse than when I b...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
318, Report:
#71310
Posted Date:
Mar 16 2004
Tires Plus Total Car Care, AKA Olson Tires $580 Oil Change, Incompetent, Arrogant, and Dishonest RIPOFF Evans Georgia
My son attends college in Athens, GA, and we live near Augusta. He has a 94 Mazda pickup that he uses to travel back and forth to school, and uses very little otherwise. On his way home last month, the check engine light came on, so he decided that it was due for an oil change anywa...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
319, Report:
#83104
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2004
Recon Automotive Remanufacturers Inc. Recon, and Auto Zone, sold a defective Lemon engine that leaks oil in several places Philadelphia Pennsylvania
I purchased an engine from Auto Zone in Lynchburg, Va. on January 27, 2004. The engine was picked up at the store about a week later and was installed in the car at a local shop. The car was ready to be picked up at the shop on February 10, 2004.
I drove it about 10 miles. I got ...
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Categories: Auto Parts
320, Report:
#83225
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2004
All Pro Transmissions ripoff dishonest car repairs Waxahachie Texas
I wanted to let others know about this company. I did not end up getting my repairs done by them because what they said needed to be done to my car did not sound right. I am glad I didn't either or I would have been out alot of money. I took my car to Auto Zone for a free multi chec...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
321, Report:
#83112
Posted Date:
Mar 08 2004
D.K. Lane, Lake Gaston Car Care ripoff deceptive & negligent auto repair, overcharging and not repairing correctly Henrico North Carolina
On March 2, 2004 my Mazda Protegee would not start following a 65 mile trip. I was able to push start it and took it to Auto Zone where the customer service rep determined that the alternator was bad after performing a diagnostic test.
Since Lake Gaston Car Care is close to my...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
322, Report:
#82202
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2004
VIP Discount Auto Parts ripoff Augusta Maine
I am reporting a Rip Off from VIP Auto Parts. I bought a New Clutch Kit from VIP and when I had a mechanic put it in and try to use it the clutch was defective. The mechanic took the clutch out and I went to AUTO Zone for another clutch and it went in fine and is working great. When...
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Categories: Auto Parts
323, Report:
#80844
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2004
Don Davis Auto Group - Regency Acceptance - Tim Semler Account Rep ripoff related to repairs not done properly Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Violations Fair Debt Collection Act Violations and Harassment Arlington Texas
Re: Deceptive Trade Practices- Consumer Protection Violation; CaJuan M. Simpson;
1997 Hyundai Sonota
Please be advised that I purchased a 1997 Hyundai Sonota from their establishment (Lot #6) on June 9, 2001.
When I purchased the vehicle it had 84,182 miles on it and your sal...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
324, Report:
#80518
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2004
Queen City Used Cars & Repair - C L And J Ltd New Hampshire auto repair rip off Nightmare on Elm Street Manchester New Hampshire
My son's Jeep broke down in New Hampshire, and he was told by the tow company that he needed a new engine. After calling a few different auto repair businesses in the Manchester area, to compare prices, and getting flat fee rates of $500.00 for labor to install a re-built engine, he...
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Categories: Auto Mechanics
325, Report:
#78861
Posted Date:
Feb 02 2004
Auto Zone will not support warranty of Recon-inc engine purchased at their store. Ripoff! California Maryland
In December I purchased a 350 ci long block from Auto Zone for my 1991 GMC pickup. I paid $1200 plus a $400 core charge to Auto Zone for the engine. I took the vehicle to a local do-it-yourself garage, removed the old engine, transferred the necessary parts from the old engine to ...
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Categories: Auto Parts