Being a girl I hate having to get anything done to my car based on the experiences I have had when I go get something done. I always need more done than I went in for, or get charged for things that should be free (no joke one time a dealership billed me $30 to change a headlight that cost $1.79!). When I can I get my dad to come along, but being away at school now that's usually not an option. Last night I ran to get a quick oil change at one of those 10 minute places. An oil change was all I needed, that's it. Well, no sooner did I hand the guys my keys and sat waiting for a few minutes did they come in and tell me I needed to get my timing belt replaced or else I risked getting in an accident if I drive. That I prob have less than 30 miles left before it just pops, but LUCKY ME that I came at the right time to catch it. Sigh. How does this happen for a simple oil change?? I asked if they could show me what they were talking about and when he took me to the garage my car was in pieces! I was livid, all I asked for was an oil change, not a 20 point inspection nor had I approved them doing a repair. Like WTF? I was pretty much on the verge of tears and called my boyfriend to see if he could come meet me. He did and made some calls on the way and found a place that he'd heard good things about, H&H Mobile. The service department was closed but they agreed to look at it to see if it was at least safe to drive. We had the cheapo oil place assemble my car and headed over. I was a mess and now scared that my car was about to break down and that I'd need $500 worth of work done which I cannot afford. Christmas is ruined, now I can't buy gifts for anyone, let alone pay rent now, my mind was whirring. My bf took the lead once we got to H&H Mobile and I went in the store side to grab a coffee. And here is where my review begins.... As I walked up a young woman with a cute blonde baby at her side asked if I was okay. I said yes, well kind of, and that I was embarrassed about how upset I was but that another place just dissected my car, etc. She walked in with me and assured me that it would be ok. She went onto say that her dad owned the station and that they take very good care of their customers. She told me to wait inside and she'd go check on things. Moments later she returned and told me what was wrong and that it would be closer to $200 not $500 AND that my car was probably safe to drive for at least a few weeks if I wanted to bring it back when I had time (and since the mechanic wasn't in until the morning). It was so nice to not feel pressured to get something done, and like I wasn't getting ripped off! I am taking it next week before my long drive home for the holidays. If you are a girl looking for a shop you can trust I highly recommend this place!
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