Is it possible to give 0 stars?? I gave this Meineke a chance when i realized that this was a new location that just opened up conveniently near my home (in Randolph). Why did i ever do that? They had my trust when they let me know that they provided shuttle service back to your house after you drop off your car, or pick you up when you need to come pick up your car when the work is done. But that's where the convenience ends.
They are RIDICULOUSLY overpriced!! The owner Eric is a smooth-talking sleaze-ball who claims he's been doing cars for 25 years. The guy looks 35 yrs old. My last straw was when i paid over $200 (yesterday) for a problem that was not even close to being fixed!! When i bought it in last week, they couldn't even TELL me what the problem was & was ready to give it back because "the car drives just fine". Then as he picks me up in it, to drive back to the Meineke b/c i couldn't believe this, the car nearly breaks down. "Oh, therrre's the problem!" I mean, did they even look at it for more than 10 min.? Lastly, when he swears he's identified the problem, he has the nerve to charge me $700 for what ends up not being even CLOSE to the solution at all!!
Thank God i didn't pay it. I paid $200+ for the work that he CLAIMED he did (only to find out he didn't, according to my new mechanic; I'm actively working w/ my bank to get my money back) and decided to get it out of there & towed to a more reputable place (Columbia Rd. Gulf Service, 888 Dorch. Ave). Not to mention i had this same exact problem 2 months ago and i paid $500 then!! i am getting ALL my money back, believe me.
Sidenote: I should've know Eric was slime when he unnecessarily told me he was married, yet proceeded to flirt with me on the ride home from the location. He made me very uncomfortable. No offense, but if you can't be honest with your marriage, how do i expect you to be honest with me, a perfect stranger, and money-giving customer??
MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't bring your car here for ANYTHING!! THEY ARE ALL THIEVES, period.
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