Mufflers repair service near Manitou Springs, CO

My deceased father used to take his Saturn Vue here back about 15 years ago, and the place was really great. In memory of the old man, I continued his legacy and kept taking the vue to Academy Car Care. Been a repeat customer for about 8 years or so. In that time I've had good service but lately it really has taken a turn for the worst. I first noticed something was amiss by John Massey (The owners son). His attitude really makes you wonder if he cares about his dad's business at all. Once this behavior began I should have found another shop probably 3-4 years ago. If he treats repeat customers in such a callus way, It makes me wonder how he treats his staff. A few visits previous I noticed odd things like various bolts not being tightened down properly (requiring me to take the car back in). Once again, trying to do as my dad would have done, I had the car taken in for a new clutch. Everything seemed fine for the first 10,000 miles. Now the clutch feels about as bad as it was at 70,000 with the stock clutch. Took it in and was told clutch was normal. Very frustrating the disconnect between management and the mechanics. I have a feeling that there is internal conflict with the staff here and they will take it out on your car. My trust us broken, and I will find another shop to do business with. Shame.

I am so grateful that I have found such a great auto shop to take care of my vehicles. The technicians were thorough, explained everything so I understood, and didn't hide any fees!! (Since most places do that now). Everyone was friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for doing such a great job on my car! Believe me, I will be back anytime I need help with my car!! Thanks again for being so kind, helpful and doing a superb Job!!! There new shop is really nice too. Great Job Guys & Gals :)

Brought my car in to have the water pump replaced. Got a call every hour or so for something that would cost more money. Then got THE call. Blown head gasket. Estimate went from $500 up to $2000. I had no signs of a blown head gasket. Compression test was fine, never overheated, ever (not even once), no loss of power, no white smoke. Decided to have them just put it back together so I could get a second opinion. At first they told me it was definitely blown. When I picked it up, the owner said it "possibly had a leak". So, either my car magically regenerated its own head gasket or someone lied to me. Also, I can't prove it, but I'm 90% sure they put oil in my radiator to make me think it was a blown head gasket.

about 1 month ago i took my car to george at full throttle because there was a growling noise under the hood,I was told that it was the power steering pump i paid to have the pump changed and my car was still making the noise,george the owner said to drive the car to see if the noise gets worse so i drove it for about a week and the noise became worse so i took the car back,a pulley had broke and it was to the alternator i paid to have the alternator replaced,the noise went away but the car was making a chirping sound like there was a bunch of birds under the hood,we also noticed that the trunk and gas door would not open,we took the car a 1997 caddilac seville sls to another mechanic and low and behold he discovered the damage that full throttle had done,we have replaced 3 belts on the engine and they all keep shredding,i had the tenisioner replaced also after going to full throttle i have spent 390.00 in parts and labor and the mechanic is still trying to figure out what other damage was done. This is the second incident i have had with george and his fake mechanicsI had a ford expedition that i took there to have the brakes changed my family and i sat in that dank bussiness for 2 hours waiting for the job to be done they never changed my brake pads i went to another place tp have my brakes done about 3 weeks later only to be shown my old brake pads were never changed. beware of this place they are ripping people off and should be closed down they ruined my car and its costing me over 1200.00 that i dont have in repairs

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