I came here based on a recommendation from a family member when my car kept overheating. I gave Steve's Automotive my business throughout the whole process of diagnosing and finally repairing everything from coolant leaks to the head gasket (ouch), but there were some pretty big communication issues over the course of several months that unfortunately make it so I won't be going back. The communication issues included things like calling my phone number thinking it was my dad's (twice), total lack of transparency about the cost of diagnosis, the situation in which their driver was 40 minutes late to pick me up and shop's phone number wouldn't connect me to anybody because they closed while I was still waiting for a ride, etc. The final straw for me was when the mechanic I talked to over the phone set an appointment for me for 8am one morning for an air conditioning repair. Upon dropping off my car at the designated time, I asked if their driver was available to take me somewhere so I could bum around for the couple hours it would take to do the repair. The mechanic's eyebrows shot up and he said, "Well, we can't get to the repair until tomorrow. We have other vehicles we need to work on before we can get to yours, and that will take all day." I was very confused and flustered that he would schedule me for an APPOINTMENT at eight o'clock in the morning (I am NOT a morning person) if they couldn't work on my car at that time of the appointment. I tried to remain polite in spite of my frustration and asked if I could take their loaner vehicle since I still had to go to work that day. He told me the loaner vehicle was already being used by another customer, offered to have their driver take me to work, but then said there was nothing they could do when they learned that my shift starts after they close. I gave them quite a few chances, and unfortunately, my experiences here were slightly more bad than good. I can cope with a hiccup or two when it comes to misunderstandings or lack of communication, but when every single time I bring my vehicle in, it's nothing but... it's time to take my business somewhere else.
Heather, it sounds like things didn't go the way you expected and I'm truly sorry for that because personally I would've been upset also. We take great pride in providing outstanding service to our clients and about 95% of the time we get it right, however, as the percentage implies about 5% of the time things simply don't turn out the way we want. Now this can happen for a variety of reasons and I'm not sure why there seems to have been so many miscommunications between you and our team but I will investigate the matter and find out. Communication is a two-way street and a break down can occur on either side, but regardless of the reason or who may have been at fault, as a team we will address this issue and do whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't happen again. We're committed to providing excellent service and although you won't be coming back to experience the improvement (and I don't blame you), our team will continue to train and strive for 100% client satisfaction. If there were something I could do to restore your trust and confidence in us I'd do it in a heart beat, but it sounds like it's too late for that, so instead I will personally thank you for bringing this to my attention and I do sincerely wish you the best! - Richard (Owner) 801-694-7936
- Steve's Automotive Specialists - Sandy