It took 25 years, but I finally found the best place to take my 1998 Toyota Tacoma!!…read more
I write two types of reviews: Awesome or Crappy. If you are in a hurry, just skip this review and take your vehicle to K&G Auto Repair and Detailing now! You will not regret it! This place is AWESOME!
I am no "Master Mechanic", but have done a lot of work on my 1998 Tacoma. However, at my age and without off street parking or a garage in Old Town, maintaining the love of my life is getting difficult. However, I know when others do wrong things to my truck.
The Toyota dealerships close by are way too expensive and the quality of the work has declined. I bounced around several independent shops and found them sloppy or incompetent. The last shop was fair in prices, but used junk parts. I had to pay $400 labor three times because the CV axles they installed were junk and the boots tore between 9-14 months. The owner said, "What do you expect, everything is made in China." That's a lie and I fired that shop.
So, back searching again. I looked at many reviews on K&G Auto Repair and Detailing and liked what I read. The few bad reviews were from customers that did not know what they were talking about. Just go through them and you will see. I have met the Owner, Kostas, along with his Service Advisor, Sasha. They are both wonderful folks that listen and make sure your concerns/issues are well taken care of.
I am a very detail oriented person and will often put together a list of details and instructions that would scare most shops. This was not the case at K&G. They gladly accepted my demands and did everything perfect three times and I will be picking of my truck tomorrow for the fourth time.
The first time was a test. I had them do a Wax Detail Package, oil change, tire rotation and safety inspection. Everything was perfect! You would be surprised how many crappy detailers that are out there. K&G did a perfect job. Their auto detailing is fantastic!
The second time was to have a stubborn front exhaust pipe and install two oxygen sensors replaced along with a Wax Detail Package. Everything was perfect!
The third time was the big test in which I had them install a new timing belt kit (many parts), new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new ignition coils, fuel filter, new PVC valve & hose, new lower ball joints, oil change, transmission/differential/transfer case fluid changes and chassis lube, along with other things. I asked then to check my truck for anything else they could find. They only recommended a 4 wheel alignment because they replaced the lower balls joints. Once again, everything was done perfect! There was no upsell or recommending of unnecessary repairs. THIS IS MY PLACE!!
My truck is currently there now for the fourth time. I requested the Wax Detail Package and state inspection. I also asked them to check/charge or replace the battery if necessary because I do not drive the truck as much as I should. They called me and stated the truck is ready and they found no issues with the battery. The trust factor just keeps getting better.
Again, I write two types of reviews. This place is AWESOME when it comes to detailing and repairs. Their work is of the highest quality at a very reasonable price. Why are you still reading this? Take your vehicle to K&G Auto Repair and Detailing now. You will not regret it! Give your vehicle some love at this spa.
Sincerely,
John "JJ" McCauley