I think these guys take advantage of women for sure, maybe others as w... read more I think these guys take advantage of women for sure, maybe others as well. My ex took her car here on several occasions to have work done. First it was because of the battery. They told her it was an alternator problem and replaced it. Later she drove to the east coast and still same issue, so a mechanic here replaced the battery, which on this car is a chore. Still having issues when she returned to them, they told her the harmonic balance was bad, and that's why it wasn't charging properly. But still no refund for the not bad alternator. As a former mechanic and an ASE certified one for over 20 years, I can tell you, the alternator and the harmonic balance were both OK. So next trip they say she needs all new brakes rotors, pads, calipers, the works. Now being female when they say things like, "you wont be able to stop or your wheel is going to fall off", she buys it. So this time she had a noise and took it back, they said she needed all new ball joints upper and lower both sides in the front. So I got on the phone with Matt, I can tell you they have no idea what there talking about, stumbling over his diagnosis and telling me it needs them, said if nothing else needs an front wheel alignment. Anybody who knows cars knows you cant align the front if the ball joints are bad. Now keep in mind this car, for a 1999 only has 48000 miles on it. So I had her take it to somebody else, two places in fact. The noise ended up being a piece of plastic wheel well the most likely bent when doing the brake job. The ball joints are fine and do not need replacing. It's sad that shops like this one can stay in business doing people like this. I also have a recorded conversation with the mechanic that he stated if she didn't replace the ball joints her wheel was going to fall off. So no disputing that they said that. Bottom line stay away from these people!!! Read Reviews on yelp and google this shop is no good. save yourself a headache.
Worst customer service I have ever received in my life. No respect for... read more Worst customer service I have ever received in my life. No respect for my time, no respect for my business, no respect period. Had ordered parts back in June 15 with Oscar for my Porsche, it is now July 15 and I have been calling, emailing, texting and no response. This is completely unacceptable and terrible business practice. You do not ignore your customers! If you didn't want to do the job to begin with, this should have been communicated initially! No need to waste my time especially a month of my time! I am so upset and can’t even think straight…. When I called the shop and finally got a hold of Oscar he acted like he didn’t even know who i was and put the blame on me for not being able to reach him although he gave me his cell phone number initially and told me that I should email or call him directly the last time I was in getting a repair because I couldn’t reach him at the shop! No apology, no sorry, nothing. Unbelievable. I've never been and felt this disrespected in my life. I want to speak to the shop owner Mike immediately and I will be seeing him this week to discuss the situation. If he has ANY INTEGRITY AT ALL, Obviously I am not going to be taking my business here and I will be going elsewhere as this relationship has been burned, but I think he needs to know the type of business practice that his partner is engaging in. At least have SOME INTEGRITY and get back to me, this is childish and we are supposed to be professional adults!
I have had my cars serviced at Ricks for over 10 years. I would not th... read more I have had my cars serviced at Ricks for over 10 years. I would not think of going anywhere else. Beyond their quality of work (which is outstanding) the entire staff is honest and forthright. Its a refreshing change.
