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    Dependable Car Care

    4.6 (108 reviews)
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    Second half of receipt... $1,114
    Dalis P.

    Very disappointed... I took my car here for a full diagnostic because I needed to know the issues with it - issues being coolant leak/overheating and some electrical issues. They replaced my heater hose and vacuum pump as well as installing a cooling system. I spent $1,114 here for my car to have the exact same problems as when I left. I came back a a month and a half (give or take some time) later because my car had been overheating still (never stopped leaking) *for reference I only waited to go back because I knew I got scammed already but screw it , I went back anyways* Took it back and Doug said they found two small coolant leaks that they "clamped" and everything is fine now. MIND YOU, the entire top of my coolant reservoir was visibly cracked and broken and never once did they mention it should be replaced *video attached of crack and coolant bubbling out* I'm not sure how I took my car here twice and they didn't once think this crack was an issue. They told me they fixed the vacuum pump and the coolant leak and let me know I had a small oil leak. Fast forward to this week, I took my car to get a second opinion and I definitely feel like money was STOLEN from me by these people. The vacuum pump they "installed" wasn't installed and the hose they supposedly fixed wasn't plugged in properly which was causing my check engine light to come on (coincidence? maybe they thought they could get more money out of me if my light came on?) THEY NEVER ONCE FIXED THE COOLANT LEAK AND I GOT CHARGED OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR. The coolant leak was coming from the TOP CRACK of the reservoir and there was a crack at the bottom.... so WHAT exactly did "dependable" car care take care of? I feel like they will definitely try to scam you if you aren't educated on your vehicle. Unfortunately, I was educated late in the game after I already came here. I will never come here again and I will tell everyone I know not to trust these people with their cars. I spent DOUBLE what I had to coming here. Basically donated $1,100 to this place for doing absolutely nothing and then had to go spend another $1,000 elsewhere to get the whole reservoir changed and be told my oil leak is massive, not little What a joke, please save your money and don't come here. *included pictures of receipt and coolant leak they told me was "fine"* I waited a while because I didn't think it was worth it writing a review but after multiple people told me I should, I decided it could possibly help someone else. I was completely taken advantage of and I was naive and didn't do my research. I had a gut feeling once I saw the grand total that this place was going to rip me off and they did. I'm still so mad, I will sh*t talk this place until the end! Thanks for nothin' Doug and tech M. Shatwell

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    Luis S.

    Wonderful service and place. Prices are reasonable. Well, more reasonable than what I would have paid at the dealership or another auto repair shop. They're pretty speedy and do a tremendous job. They fixed my A/C which has not been blowing any cool air. Last time I was at a dealership getting my Honda Civic's A/C system fixed, it took seven hours and was almost $800. Got that place It was my first time here, but it WILL NOT be my last! I recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get their car fixed at an affordable price and wants the best service they can get.

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    A+ service...great communication, timeliness, and quality of work. Highly recommended!

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    Dan and his mechanics are professional and call with updates on the status of your repair. Fair and reasonable and great mechanics.

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    Great auto care and wonderful customer service! It's nice to have mechanics that you can trust!

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    12 years ago

    We just came back from the Bay area driving the Ion that DCC worked on. It ran like new! Thanks again for your excellent work.

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    10 years ago

    5 STAR REVIEW!! Very happy with service from Dependable Car Care. This was my first experience here and will definitely return.

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    Ask the Community - Dependable Car Care

    How much does an oil change cost?

    I paid $101 with tax included.

    How would a oil drain plug be so damaged it would require complete replacement and re-boring of plug entry.. was the plug over-torqued at the previous oil change?

    Hi Mary, that is a very good question. Oil pan drain plugs get removed and reinstalled many, many times in the life of the vehicle. An engine with 100,000 miles will have the drain plug removed and reinstalled more than 30 times. Some engine oil… 

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    Dan is the owner and it's no surprise why this shop gets awesome reviews AND has a long list of loyal customers.

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