I had some work done on my car here. They were quick and had good communication. However, they ended up charging a lot more than I expected so I called around. They charged me $400 more than their competitors down the road quoted. Because they already had my car pulled apart I just let them do the work even though it was much more expensive. After I got my car back, it continue to have the same issue. At this point I returned with my vehicle and they became avoidant. I was told my vehicle was just fine until I took a video of it running poorly and finally had a mechanic look at my car again. Then they told me that I would need to replace all four of my catalytic converter’s and they quoted me at about $2700 in addition to my original $950 dollar bill they had charged... So I took it down the road to chucks Automotive. They did two of the catalytic converter’s for just over $1200 and my car is running well again.
Jake, it sounds like your vehicle needed a lot of work and I'm sorry it wasn't a simple and less expensive repair. As you know, we don't get to choose what breaks on a vehicle nor how complex the diagnostic process is, we simply investigate and report what we find. It sounds like you had a secondary issue that was intermittent but that we were eventually able to correctly diagnose it. Regarding the price of repairs, you can buy or fix just about anything for less money if you use lower quality parts, don't replace all the recommended components, accept a lower warranty, etc. For example, a Honda vehicle will cost nearly double that of a Kia or Hyundai and people gladly pay the difference because they understand the higher quality they're receiving for the extra money. I suppose there are some who don't see the value and would say that a Honda is simply overpriced. The good news is that whether it's a new vehicle or a repair we all can choose for ourselves which scenario makes the most sense for us and fits our budget. Please call me as I would like to discuss this with you further and resolve what appears to be a misunderstanding, thank you! - Richard (Owner) 801-694-7936
- Steve's Automotive Specialists - Millcreek