Our '98 Jimmy stalled and locked up. Had it towed to the Firestone close to my house. They suspected it to be a transmission issue and bowed out of the repair at no charge. I called several transmission places and Rich at Big D seemed the most convincing with his free tow/analysis and $888.00 price. Slick salesman! After they analyzed the car, came up with nothing wrong with the transmission but the engine had locked up. They offered to put a low mileage replacement motor in for $1,850. I was stuck so I agreed $1,850 instead of $888. Rich called and said car was running great but the ball joints were grinding and needed to be replaced. Another $800. I was at their mercy now after sinking $1,850 into it. So I reluctantly (and stupidly agreed). Several days later, supposedly all was repaired. I live 60 miles away and had no convenient way to get there. Sent a tow truck to bring it home ($90 ).
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