Single mom paid Florida auto repair shop owner over $2k for repairs she says were never done

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Do NOT ever pay for car repairs with cash. Use a credit ir debt card! Any issues, you call and do a charge back with your credit card. Protection.

[@BCNeil]

This is why auto repair shops will often offer 3-5% cash discount. So they never have to refund. They say its because of credit card fees. But why don't grocery stores offer cash discounts then?

[@texasboykc09]

@@BCNeilmost places eats the cost. Other places do not. Why some gas stations has a higher price for gas. Even a local vending machine company has a up charge on cards.

[@teekay_1]

Actually her mistake was paying up front for the repair. A legitimate garage will not ask for that. Their protection is that if you don't pay, they can put a mechanic's lien on the car. And even if the garage charged an addition 3-5%, I'd still pay with a card for the protection it gives you.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

@@BCNeil Never knew that discount existed. Still use a credit or debit card. Mor3 protection than tge 3 5 percent discount.

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

@@BCNeilit IS because of credit card fees. Some places give cash discounts, some don’t. This is also why when you get gas, the cash price is lower than the credit price.

[@citygirl5705]

I hope Debra Noonan wasn't scamming money for plastic surgery. Because her face is beyond repair.

[@alank616]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidblaze1652]

💯 right...😂😂

[@bienvenidoalonzo7285]

😂

[@LeoandJudy]

😂😂😂

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

Your heart, mind, and soul are beyond repair, no amount of money will remedy it for you. This poor woman got scammed. All you can do is make very immature irrelevant comments.

[@timobrien2586]

That Debra Noonan woman is scary looking.

[@kimchichi123]

Like an old disney villain

[@carlv8168]

Looks like freakin Cruella Deville. How about her lowlife husband in the ponytail?

[@drowe2]

@@kimchichi123cruella deville

[@mrgremer357]

She looks like a white Maxine Watters! I just watched a video of her before this!

[@Dytopjewa7631]

I think a snapping turtle,is better looking

[@MilePost106]

Greedy people who want all the money to do nothing.

[@robertwhite9898]

Something for nothing

[@Zero11_ss]

Many in the trades get hate because of people like these scammers, HVAC is full of them and some plumbers too depending where you live. Even basic scams like the plumber trying to bring his buddy so you have to pay 2 people when its a 1 man easy job like changing the washers in a shower faucet handle

[@flatdaddio]

I brought my car to a shop in Belleview Florida for misfires. The shop said it was the coils and plugs. $900+ later and I drove out with the same problem I went in with. They then told me it was the computer, then they told me it was the engine, then they told me they didn't know what was wrong!! I watched some Scanner Danner videos and purchased a decent scanner and fuel pressure gauge. I found out my car had low fuel pressure. I had my neighbor replace the fuel pump for me and now my car runs great. The shop I took my car to had great reviews. They advertised they have the latest in diagnostic equipment and training!! They could not even diagnose low fuel pressure. Total hacks!! They are parts changers that have no clue what they are doing!! Trust no one!!

[@billsmith2212]

You need to sue them in small claims court . Bring a trained mechanic with you if possible . These shops ALL claim to be experts . The ONLY question is : will it fix the car !Put

[@Nitrox4me]

A fuel pressure check is probably the first part of any performance diagnosis. It's the basics that need to be addressed first. I was an imported car repair shop owner/ technician for over 35 years and the stories I read or hear about are disturbing. For the unscrupulous people who have absolutely no idea what they're doing, a common person is "fair game"!

[@jogmas12]

There is an auto mechanic in Florida who also has a KZbin channel called Rainman Rays auto repair. Next time your car breaks down take it there

[@jasonmurdoch9936]

I'm sure they had great reviews you do know that they can buy those reviews and haven't posted on Google see a lot of people don't realize that

[@Nitrox4me]

@@jasonmurdoch9936 Funny you mention that. I had the same thing happen with my boat. I took it to a boat shop in Lutz and, after doing my homework, that had great reviews. I was going to have a 140-hp swapped for a 175-hp. He had it for over 6 months and every time I picked it up bc it was "done" I had more problems. It got to the point where after the 175 threw a rod, I threatened him with going to the news and the DBPR. I finally got a used 175 from FWS, or so he claimed. That was 3 years ago and it's still going strong despite the number of hours on it. Oh... it was a Suzuki! The bottom line... don't always believe reviews.

[@carolynwheaton8547]

When i have work done on my car.I ask for the old parts.They look at me Like I don't trust people.

[@MRTLEW01]

I walk back there and watch to let them know im looking!!!! whether they like it or not! Thats why they post those Ins signs around there shops so you want go back there!!! If you want my money im going back there.

[@integr8er66]

And they hand you a pile of them from the dumpster. Most people wouldn't know the difference between a power steering pump and a water pump

[@carolynwheaton8547]

@@integr8er66 I just ask.Letting them know .I can always go to another shop next time.

[@pinpointautodiagnosticsene9655]

Thats the law in Florida for repair shops, i offer back all used parts to customers, its the law

[@pinpointautodiagnosticsene9655]

This is why people think all mechanics are thieves, it makes it hard for us honest mechanics to do business because trust issues, i get it

[@carycoller3140]

The most scary thing about this is that the state and local government will do absolutely nothing about this. It's been 3 years and her other case still hasn't been to court. This one will likely never get any traction at all. Government people only care about these things when it happens to them. Then they start passing new laws and making the system work.

[@3182john]

That’s just how it is, bro.

[@franksnowboarder]

This should be criminal and not predicted by corporate veil

[@MattRobey]

Predicted??? Huh?

[@janofb]

It takes AT MOST 2 days to replace an engine. I've replaced countless engines in a day.

[@BenMonares]

True but it’s extremely hard to replace an engine. Also there’s mechanics that take longer than 2 days when they’re busy with working on other cars

[@supersabrosinho]

"... It's extremely hard to replace an engine..." Lol, no it's not. We're dealing with consumer cars here, not interstellar rockets

[@BenMonares]

@@supersabrosinho well if it’s not hard to replace it, then why does labor cost so much then? There’s a brand new engine that cost at least $7k so why is that?

[@Gerry-K]

Just one look at the couple running the shop would make me run!

[@jq2639]

Florida has no consumer protection laws.

[@boristheamerican2938]

But their governor owns the libs!

[@macbrazzle754]

Most of the business here in Florida are a scam

[@dmironyuk]

Same for California, thieves everywhere😒

[@bobdowns6973]

💯

majority of repair shops scam people

[@BigBlockSeason]

Does rainman ray scam people?

[@tomeauburn]

Cops will not investigate or file charges. Call it civil unless it was their family member

[@nomoniker7917]

This happened to my aunt, she threatened the owner with a butcher knife. She got her car back, paid nothing but now State Police are looking for her. She disappeared 5 days ago. 😟

[@---usr]

This is what happens when the government allows all kinds of scumbags to deceive decent people. When fraudsters try to cover their asses by saying that this is a business and we cannot be touched, it is very wrong. The law should be one for all.

[@---usr]

After Europe, signing any contract in the USA causes me a panic fear of being scammed.

[@nomoniker7917]

Im going to buy a burro, or a donkey as some call them, Ive had enough of gasoline, insurance, registration, traffic tickets, mechanics....Im gonna get around with an enclosed solar panel roof donkey cart & laugh at everyone.

[@donwyoming1936]

$2900 is well below market value for replacing an engine.

[@SL-pg4dh]

I got quoted for 7,000 by a local Mechanic. Can’t even imagine how much dealership would charge. Of course i could get a used engine for a 1000 dollars and labor rate was 1,300. Total of 2,300. I elected to sell the car instead as its old. 2,900 is doable depending on how new and mileage of the replacement engine. The cheapest engine i found was $550 at 112k mileage. Labor at 1,300 thats less than 2gs

[@MultiStupidname]

Put shop owner in jail till she pays everybody back, I guarantee her family will come up with the funds.

[@richardgibson2158]

Lmao. They claim that the $2200 dollars was for towing? Wow.

[@youlikeitiloveit3747]

& storage? BS

[@cocolopz1]

$2900 for a replacement motor? So obvious its a scam.

[@ricardomolina4605]

You have to know where to look. I bought a used JDM engine for my daughter's 2008 Subaru Forester and it was $1,800+$800 for installation. Already had the engine going on 7 months with no problems. Best $2,600 I've spent instead of getting another car, which would've been more expensive.

[@alexanderamaye-Obu]

There are alot of underground shops that do cheap labor but you get what you paid for either you get lucky or not. I got my 2010 cobalt enginer replaced for 2gs with a 40k mile motor

[@Suchayoutuber]

2900 for a used engine is a little on the high side for your more common vehicles

[@AB-dl1hz]

That's pretty cheap considering the labor usually cost $2,000 or more​@@Suchayoutuber

[@casidzicom9644]

I actually run an automotive repair business. For a small 4 cylinder motor labor is around 1,200 and the cost of motors depends on a lot of factors can go at the dismantlers that have warranty on motors that ran and tested about 700-1600

[@7187case]

If she still waiting to go to court for the first time then they should’ve suspended her business license

[@christos881]

The shop even looks sketchy, always go by your gut feeling

[@warrenlewis3977]

This might not be fair but the owners face would have me second guessing not to mention that raggedy shop.

[@JohnTurner313]

Why does it matter that she’s a single mom? Correct, impartial headline is “Customer….”

[@AnotherCG]

I noticed that too. News is trash these days.

[@warrenlewis3977]

I guess because money would be tight...

[@deborahbaker4770]

3 year’s and still no trial that is ridiculous storage ⁉️ how is it storage when the business is waiting for the new engine to get to the shop and you paid them for replacing the engine nothing was said about storage too bad she didn’t google them before hand 🥴

[@donwyoming1936]

1st clue is that changing an engine is normally $5000-$6000.

[@ElMalito187]

And as an IT Specialist this is exactly the reason I started to work on my own vehicle and my parent's vehicles as much as possible on the weekends.

[@paquitoignacio3449]

She should ask for a quotation first, to see how much will it cost her to repair her car.

[@DR-mq1vn]

Everyone should educate themselves about their car. I'm a 56 year old woman. Thanks to the internet, I'm very knowledgeable about my car and how it works.

[@dd___dc]

Debra looks like the vilans in the batman movies 🤔🤔🤣😭

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Happens every day in every shop in America. Another reason why we need to return to vigilance committees. This could be addressed by the citizens very quickly and a very clear message sent to the others. This would not ever happen if the people would stand up and take care of business and themselves.

[@MrFlyNikolai]

This is sadly true, and people are usually scared to confront auto repair shops. They usually just get swindled & accept the loss. And the shops know this I don’t play that I had a shop, do a repair I didn’t request. And I told them straight up I’m not paying, they threatened to keep my car I said over my dead body, I will reverse tf out of here…stop playing with me lol. Long story short they cut the price down significantly, and ended up just covering the whole job for free I do my research & bring my own parts to the shops, tell them exactly what I want done. People need to stand up to these sleazy shops, it would change a lot

[@boristheamerican2938]

Nope, here in Illinois we have consumer protection laws. If it happens here they will get investigated by the state. Happily were not business friendly.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

Took my car to a mechanic in June last year. They scammed me out of $6,000 and stole parts from my car. Now its going to an insurance repair shop soon. I'm very nervous as to what those crooks might attempt.

[@Xx-po1fu]

If possible take your vehicle to a dealership, it will probably cost more but at least they do the work.

[@COlson-rh3dg]

Those guys are almost as bad.

[@MrJimmy3459]

You are SOOO naive, dealerships are the worst

[@twinturbocoyoteftw]

What’s bad is when you do a great job and everything works perfect and 5 months later you receive a 7500 dollar chargeback from an out of state customer and the paperwork from your credit card merchant states it was charged back due to not receiving the goods in which I sent in my invoice and the invoice from the dealer for the engine with their vin and mileage. And this was one of many. I don’t trust anything other than cash. People are just as much scam artists as bad mechanics and shop owners.

[@vausa1000]

I was duped the same way in tallahassee florida usa at the AAA approved auto shop near killearn Ave. I paid just $120 (not $2200 as in this story). The sad part is that even AAA approved facilities can be corrupt

[@Dee-ye2dk]

What about single working fathers?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Oh we don’t talk about that, kind of equality.

[@mia1shooter]

what tf are you talking about!?...she is a female

[@Dee-ye2dk]

@@mia1shooter don’t get flustered

[@jianbinchen2881]

why pay b4 repair?

[@mdw453]

my next door neighbor needed work on his vehicle at pep boys and did a chalk line on the tire to ground. they called and say his vehicle was ready and went to pep boys and found the vehicle never moved from the line and told them. sometimes u have to be inventive to make sure ur vehicle is fix or not

[@angry.8]

Exactly what I’m talking about. How do I know they’re doing what they say they are doing. And they get mad if you want to watch what they are doing. If they don’t want us in the shop, put up cameras for customers to view for peace of mind and transparency. It’s rare to find an honest mechanic, 90 percent of them will scam you so do your research.

[@michaelmavity8008]

$2200 to replace a motor? That’s on the low side for labor alone, gonna be thousands more for a (well used) replacement motor.

[@boristheamerican2938]

New, used motors are way less expensive but then its a used motor.

[@BenMonares]

@@boristheamerican2938it depends on what car you buy. If you own like an Infiniti or BMW, engines are hella expensive. Even like corvette or high end cars, it’s crazy expensive

[@thetechgenie7374]

The fact that shop claimed they install an engine for $2900 when other shops likely would request 4k plus sure have been a red flag in itself?

[@josemercado4702]

Maybe it was a used engine.

[@thunderbird0428]

If they were never going to replace then why did they remove the cooling and headlight assy. And support structures.??? Part of the scam.

[@freedomfighter5095]

The real story is how auto manufacturers build these incredible complex turbo engine and stick them in economy boxes meant for lower income drivers.

[@mso1758]

Mechanic shops should be regulated as their lack of honesty/competence can jeopardize the lives of customers.

[@DR-mq1vn]

Why has nothing been done to help this woman who was ripped off? And the other man who was ripped off from the same place 3 years ago - it hasn't even gone to trial yet! Nothing is being done to hold this thief woman and her auto business accountable!

[@Kozent15]

Can anyone explain why it's handled differently when a person steals from a business VS when a business steals from a person? Should be easier to prosecute the business than an individual, the laws seem backwards, but are definetely not fair or even. If we steal its criminal and we are in jail immediately, if a business steals its a civil matter and can take years to resolve, if ever. Why?

[@TonicofSonic]

If the word "towing" is in the name that is on you for bringing your car to them. Never do that.

[@tdadp]

You even gotta be careful in some of the chain stores do your home work they will take advantage and over charge

[@RodgerMudd]

Places that install used engines and say they are guaranteed will in many cases put in a bad one and replace it charging you for reinstalling a second engine. It's old scam. Like lifetime stuff the labor is not covered.

[@joecable39nc]

thats why i try fix stuff myself if i take it to a shop i ask for the old parts back

[@AnotherCG]

OMFG!!!! Why would you go to a place like that to fix your car? They cannot even fix their building and land.

[@cristobaldelacruz142]

My sister had a mechanic in Ohio that would charge her for new parts and was using used parts all along. For years of mechanic work only reason she found out was she took it to different mechanic and he said all your parts are used. When my sister confronted him about it he said I’m not your mechanic anymore. Be careful out here times are tough all the way around.

[@ЕвстафийЕвлампиевич]

remembering the movie "Mask", it was always interesting how much the car repairers got the screenwriter that he made such a gorgeous scene with exhaust pipes.

[@mortsims]

what does single mom have to do with it.

[@mia1shooter]

because now she has to use her daughters car...weren't you listening

[@shimmytube777]

She couldn't have found a more shadier spot.😮

[@AnotherCG]

The shack of a building is painted gree, pink, and blue. That alone should have been a glaring red flag.

[@justenzo6342]

If you don’t know where to go when you have car trouble, and you’re not familiar the best thing to do is just take it to a dealership because the way better regulated and a third party.

[@BigAlWillis]

The owner had her send an additional $1200 on February 20th knowing their business license was expiring on February 25th & at the same time telling this lady her vehicle will be ready March 10th. It was one last scam before they closed their doors. People are heartless. Wow!

[@mccalejk2]

She got scammed but who Zelle’s $1200 to a business? That’s just dumb. And that place just looks shady asf

[@Whoddathunk]

I learned one thing, take your car to the Dealership. Sure it'll be expensive, but it'll be done right....

[@nathant7437]

Do you work for these Stealerships? I had a 50 dollar repair job, they charged me a thousand, I found afterwards I could've done it myself. Then I looked some more and it should've been backed up by a warranty, but they kept lying and saying it wasn't covered under warranty. They've also repaired stuff that didn't fix the problem and made me pay more money to fix other parts that MIGHT fix the issue. There's a reason why they're known as the stealerships.

[@carlv8168]

Dealerships aren't always honest, either.

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

there is probably more issues with dealerships. many investigations just like this.

[@worldtraveler3044]

Ha! I had a dealership try to do an oil change on an electric car, trust no one

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

@@worldtraveler3044 my dealership told me they installed an in cabin air filter for my 2008 f150. Those trucks didn't have an in cabin air filter 😂. They also don't actually diagnose anything at dealership they hire new people out of highschool and the computer just tells them what part to swap. And often times they are required to replace perfectly fine parts simply because the milage even if it doesn't fix the issue. So now your out $ for parts that you didn't need.

[@tdadp]

First mestake it’s a tow truck company that’s is 🚩 I wouldn’t trust them… always ask a neighbor or co workers where they get their car fixed

[@anonymousanonymously8216]

In Canada, repair shops don’t ask for money up front, they will call you if they find more issues and let you know the cost to repair it but you have the choice to get it done or not. I also wonder sometimes if the work you are paying for is actually getting done, I think that’s where mechanics take advantage of people because not everyone knows everything about cars, so unless you have knowledge about cars, mechanics can tell you anything and you’ll agree to have the work done.

[@johnwharton3038]

Never let a tow company work on your car. If you see a tow company that says they work on cars to, so called mechanic shop, then thats a red flag. Go to a mechanic shop that looks like one and thats all they do.

[@paquitoignacio3449]

In this case she should have checked if anything done to her care, before she paid the amount, by canceling the check or credit card.

[@craigbathurst1185]

Get a lawyer and file a high lawsuit. Report them to your State Attorneys Office.

[@mobiletech8826]

That shop and owner both look scary. Use your judgement and reseach the shop plus get a second opinion.

[@vhrr68]

I have a nissan car, and I do the motor and cabin filters change by myself, and everytime I take it to the dealer for oil change they say it needs the filters, and as you know they won't change anything just charge for nothing

[@glentreasure2466]

At a mechanic shop, I paid for a new Cadillac converter instead I got a 2 inch pipe no Cadillac converter on a ChevroletAVEO I got a straight pipe for $1400 that’s crazy. No Cadillac run at all.

[@Shay615]

I wouldn’t give any money to a person favoring a raccoon

[@supervong1]

Wow, scamming a single mom? That's just so wrong. Hope she gets helped and her money back.

[@yankeebait]

I had that happened to me with my first car. I had to contact the Florida Department of professional business regulation. I was able to get my money back.

[@jasonx409able]

I bought a navigator 15 years ago in california and i took it to pep boys in hollywood to get it check out and tune up so i can ride it home to south dakota i drop it off early morning then waited all morning until 5pm they didnt do nothing to my car and i was told from another mechanic that the battery in my car was smaller for the vehicle

[@davidwright873]

would anyone give anything to that woman?

[@jongonegone1262]

if you pull up and the business looks like that !!! haul ass outta there. florida's a shady place, CAN'T FIND THAT ON GOOGLE.

[@AnotherCG]

And the real question is why would a relatively new car need an replaced engine?

[@bullgamer7343]

Glad I never pay anyone for any work done wether it’s home repairs or car repairs. I do it all myself. Granted tools add up its so worth knowing you didn’t get ripped off by anyone.

[@amomentwithanimals7429]

Sorry to that. I don't know why it's so hard to find an honorable mechanic. I paid a company to change my motor mounts and they pulled the bolts out and just left them there laying loosely and never put the new ones in. I couldn't believe they gave me my truck back like that.

[@nxxbox-hh8gu]

I wonder if the lady only needed a alternator if the engine just died, check the battery alternator charging system not change the motor

[@BureaucracyWorld]

For Honda or Toyota, you should always take your car to an Authorized dealer.

[@DanielRojas-nw3mv]

Small claims court 🧐🇺🇸

[@ranjeetdukhu756]

Authority should close the shop and let them find other job

[@Crazyatheist]

#1 Look for a reputable shop before you have trouble. And make sure their mechanics are certified. Family or friends can help with this one. #2 NEVER let the tow company do the work, have it towed to YOUR mechanic. #3 Always ask for the old part they replaced. (if possible, try to mark the old part with a mark that only you know. Don't let them know!!) #4 NEVER pay for repairs until after the work is done to your satisfaction. #5 NEVER pay cash, use a payment source that you can cancel. Check or credit card.

[@zombiefulci3301]

Her first mistake was not buying a Toyota, her second was having absolutely no intuition or primal instincts looking at those two. I wouldn't let that shop put air in my bicycle

[@oteyokwa2544]

Yank their license.

[@CarlSwanson-e7f]

I would always recommend a dealership, there are honest shops. Always have a great experience with VW dealership services in the mpls area. There are independent shops, but always get a written estimate. They should always recommend only what is needed, not try to oversell unnecessary services. Also look at the owners manual. 🇺🇸

[@nrakma]

Florida, where the Consumer is always wrong and the Business that screws them over, is always right.

[@100pyatt]

Dealerships are notorious for these scams 🛑

[@loveandhonor2005]

I used to do auto technician work military and civilian. I don't trust other people with the vihicle. I do my own oil changes every 5000 mile that it recommends. The oil and toyota says it should be changed every 15000. The oil starts to breakdown at the 5000 miles. After that you will get heat friction on the cylinder wall and cause to overheat. I think this lady didn't change her oil regularly. Thats why she needed a new motor.

[@worldtraveler3044]

We’ll this is going viral nationally so hopefully this gets resolved immediately

[@MrBencher446]

A woman should be thrown in jail and should be forced to give back the money to that lady.

[@ulose9395]

A Debra Noonan Halloween costume would terrify the neighborhood children.

[@beaubiden9293]

But she’s a strong and independent woman who ain’t need no man!😂

[@normangiven6436]

Its called a wall job. Flat rate compensation for mechanics is part of this problem, but greed plays a big part.

[@arielmateojesusdelacruz5186]

As a mechanic 2400 for a motor swap? What kinda LKQ special is that

[@opinionmatters7119]

If proven true, these guys should see a few months jail

[@frankroper3274]

Maybe she can get her money back or a go fund me to get a motor for her car? It may not even need a motor...scammers said it needed one to rack up storage charges. Might be something else that can be fixed cheaper. Only pay after repair is done and you check it out!

[@Heli4213]

She should have never given them any money. Any reputable place won't charge you until you pick up your vehicle. That should have been her first sign. There was an issue. Whenever I have anything done muffler work, this that breaks I inspected before. I picked it up and if it's something I can't see. I tell them to raise the vehicle before I pay. And I inspect and make sure I have new parts

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

How sold her a lemon? How long has she had it?

[@carlv8168]

I'm betting this single mom is like a lot of other ones who NEVER check the oil level or stay on top of preventative maintenance. The engine failure scenario was probably caused by her own neglect. Probably won't be long before that Honda Accord she's now sharing with her daughter will end up broken down, too.

[@bernardovellapasibi1088]

Never trust the small shop , if u have a problem to ur car bring it to the dealer 100% guaranteed they will fix it no problem!

[@CRAPO2011]

The Ford edge wonder if it even needed a new engine looks like a new-ish car. Hope she gets her money back

[@AnotherCG]

Yep. That car is no where near old enough for engine replacement. If one needs a new engine, one should not even bother and get another car.

[@CRAPO2011]

@@AnotherCG some shops won't charge you too much labor for an engine, personally I'd just buy a used one with lower miles. A ford 3.7 V6 or 2.0l ecoboost should be pretty cheap it came in a plethora of models

[@H2VPROEternal]

Word of advice for anybody that does business with other people like this do not use zelle to do transactions because there's nothing that the banks could do for you. Always do a check and or use your credit card in case any fraud happens you can contest it and dispute the case

[@adriananoelle4699]

The “single mother” card is what gets me. 🤣 wtf is that going to do? 💀

[@chrisjones3791]

They need to be charged and refund the customers they ripped off. Also lose their owner's business license. Never pay until the job is done.

[@gregweigel8115]

I don't know what fraud unit would have to doby looking into it?? It couldn't be any clearer that she got taken. The sad part is. She's probably gonna have to wait 6 to 8 months to have some kind of judgment. And that's all she'll get is a judgment, no money...

[@porschiafemi]

I guess it depends on where you go bc i have NEVER had to pay for repairs or parts upfront... That i remember I try to look up multiple*** shops (if im out of town or new to an area...) and look at the google reviews..how long they've been in business.. not just the price.. It happens to us all tho 🙃

[@luckydawg7176]

Always do your car repair from the dealership or another car repair contracted with the brand/ dealership . Never go to some back alley auto repair shop . 9/10 they either won’t do it right the first time or they will charge you more than the dealership when everything is said than done .