155 Automotive

I took my vehicle in for a noise. The OWNER looked at it and gave me his recommendation, which I took at face value and told him to proceed. After talking to a friend who owns the same type of vehicle I came to found that the service I was sold on was unnecessary. I called to see what phase of repair they were in and they had the part removed. I informed them to stop until I researched things further, after which I discovered that my friend was correct and this guy was selling me on a MUCH more expensive option when it could very easily be fixed using a different method. When I called back I was informed that they put the part back on but now the vehicle wouldn’t start. WHAT!!! So I said stop and they continued and now what was a perfectly functional vehicle with a noise is now a brick that won’t start… with a ridiculous $ 700+ bill for services. By this time the owner and I had had some heated arguments where he screamed and yelled at me over the phone treating me like I was a moron. This OWNER obviously knew that he was caught trying to screw me and was flustered, responding in the only manner he knew how. When I said I was on my way to get my vehicle he told me he would only accept cash for the work… again…WHAT!!! He obviously has done this before and knew that I would dispute the charges on my card. Now I’m out hundreds in junk bills & a tow fee to a REAL shop to fix the original and new issue they created. Nothing shy of criminal