This is my statement about recent dealings with Auto Excel in Lexington Kentucky:…read more On May 7th, I took my car in for repair, because; The driver's side headlight would go out and then back on. A chattering relay above the passenger side sliding door. The driver's side sliding door will sometimes close and then pop back open. Also on a few occasions the battery would be drained after sitting overnight. I received a call later that day stating that the battery had a bad cell and should be replaced. For me the call was misleading as I thought this was a necessary step toward fixing the issues stated above. I was charged $507.17 for the new battery and installation.. Then on Friday, an e-mail came asking for authorization to pursue three items - internal dash noises - oil dye - and the sliding door issue. The three when added up totaled over $500, and only one was related to the reason I took the car in. I declined and went to get my car. When I was there, I asked to see the old battery - it was already gone. I was told that they did a voltage test and that it read around 10 volts, (12v - 2v = bad cell). When I parked the car in front of their shop the battery voltage read 14.6v (the new battery reads 14.3v). There was absolutely no information about the new battery. No manufacturer's name, no model number, no warranty card. After a second request, we did get a copy of their purchase receipt from Advance Auto. When I got home, I looked the battery up on the Advance Auto website - The battery was listed for less than $250 installed. I parked the car for three weeks. The first time I drove it, the headlight went out, by the time I got home the headlight was back on. I wrote a three page letter to the owner, Mike Barrett. I posted it on their website message board, I e-mailed it to Mike Barrett directly, and I sent a hard copy in the U.S. Mail. I received no response from Mike Barrett. (Did he ever see my letter?) I did receive a response from Cole Barrett, (the Service / Marketing Leader at Auto Excel). This is the man I have been dealing with. I sent a second letter, this time to Cole Barrett, on Friday June 5th. Between the two letters, I received six e-mail requests, and additional text messages, requesting "Favorible" reviews". With both letters, I requested a refund. Even a partial refund would be better than what was offered. First these statements from Cole Barrett: "The issue that was solved is the vehicle starts and runs," "which was solved by replacing the battery and its bad cell" Nothing was solved! - The issues had not changed - the headlight, the chattering relay, the door popping open, and the fact that something had drained the battery - those are the issues. The new battery does not solve anything. If something shorts out, the new battery will drain just like the old one did. Also, the car starts and runs just fine. I drove it to his shop. Now, What was offered: " The best I can offer is to further inspect and evaluate those other issues at no charge. " "Alternatively, if you bring the battery back I can exchange it at no charge, allowing us to refund you back the amount of the battery." The fact that Cole offered further services at no charge is an acknowledgement that "Something's not right," (which is what I stated in my first letter). The offer to refund the cost of the battery if it's returned is an insult. I would have to go somewhere, buy a battery, have it installed,and pay a $22 reclaim fee, (because I won't have an old battery to return), then take this battery back to Auto Excel for the refund. Cole Barrett wants me, the customer, to jump through a bunch of hoops to resolve an issue he created. In the letter dated June 5th, Cole Barrett's last words are - "Thank you and have a blessed day!" It felt like sarcasm. In some of the e-mails I'm referred to as a "Valued Customer." Really? The car still needed to be repaired. I had to save some money, and then took it to another repair shop. They resolved the headlight and battery drain issues. They also provided real information on the other two issues. The bill, $450. That's less than Cole Barrett charged me to replace a battery that was not defective! I wish I could, but I cannot recommend Auto Excel. My experience with them was painful. I won't be going back! Bert Huckelberry

Professional auto mechanics. I would strongly recommend if you're searching for a mechanic…read more I had over 100,000 miles on a van, and I needed to have several maintenance issues looked into. I wasn't having problems with my vehicle, but I drive it all over the US and Canada and need to keep it reliable. They offer the exact service I needed, where they do a complete vehicle inspection. What I like is that they send a text when completed with a complete breakdown of the results, including pics when necessary (see picture). I had them do a lot of work for me, as I hadn't really done much to the van maintenance-wise for the first 100,000 other than oil changes and replacing the air filter. It was three days of work on the vehicle, so that gives you an idea of how much work I had them do. Was it cheap? Not to me. But I'm an old man. Everything seems high to me. But it was quite a bit cheaper than dealership costs, which is exactly what I was looking for from an independent mechanic. And while I wasn't having any problems with the van, I can definitely tell a difference in the way it is running now. It runs like a new car. And they offer a three year/36000 mile warranty on their work. That's a fair deal. So, while I had some shock at the cost of maintenance, it was pennies on the dollar compared to replacing with a new vehicle. I probably spent six months of new car payments on maintenance, which is pretty good math in my book. I'll be working with them again in the future.

It's always a pleasure doing business with Fleet Doc! I went in with a screw in my tire, came out…read morewith a patch! Most places try and sell you a tire. Not this place. Fair and honest. Go check them out!!! Give them a try. You won't be disappointed!

They were able to get my vehicle in right away. The guys were great and they had it done in a few…read morehours.

Best place .fair good prices..good workers .friendly.best repair shop .have been going there for…read moreyears

Very nice and helpful! They fixed my issue in a quick way and didn't charge for the simple fix.read more

I've never been one to take my car to the dealership for repairs, so when I moved to town, I was…read moreanxious to seek out a good mechanic. And I found a GREAT one! They provided a loaner car, and the turnaround time for my vehicle was less than 24 hours. The staff was friendly and professional. The price was right too! I'll be a lifelong customer for sure. There's a reason Lowell's has been voted best mechanic 19 times!

This is the very best place to take your Toyota when you need some work done on it…read more They know how to fix almost anything. And their prices are very reasonable.

Went there to get a check on my Y pipe told me I needed a whole new Y pipe then tried to charge my…read more863 dollars just for the part. Very funny

I would give this place less than 1 star…read more Documentation from all repair shops mentioned below can verify the following information. 1 - 02/2024 - I visited E/P on Boston Road to have my thermostat replaced - cost $400. 2 - 04/2024, I heard a rattle from the engine compartment. I took it to another repair shop who told me 'the bolts used to put the thermostat back on was the wrong size, were forced into the screw openings, & the internal threads for the screw hole had been stripped [I never thought impact wrenches were THAT strong]. The only place that touched anything regarding my heating system was E/P on Boston Road. 3 - I took the car back to E/P, showed them the results from the other repair shop, and spent significant time convincing them the work they had done on 02/224 was done incorrectly. As a result, E/P agreed to fix the problem for free. 4 - Flash forward to 12/2024; the heat quit blowing in my car again. I took it to another repair shop and was informed of the following: the last person who fixed the heating system did it wrong; they put in a thermostat that was WAY too small; the bolts to secure the thermostat was the wrong size, & all bolts were forced into the screw hole, and as a result, most of my heating system needs to be replaced [sans the heater coil]. 5 - When I informed the new repair shop of the work & then re-worked my car by E/P when I returned in 02/2024, they had only replaced ONE of the faulty-sized bolts. All four should have been replaced if all bolts had been forced into the wrong opening. E/P did not replace the other three that were too small & the incorrect size when I made them do a re-work in 04/2024. A $400 repair has now cost me close to $2,000. The new repair shop could forensically trace the problems back to the originating install. This significant financial impact should serve as a cautionary tale for potential customers. Given the information above, the decision is in your hands. Choose wisely, and good luck.

Great place for your tire needs. I've been in two times in the past six months with flat tires, and…read morethey get you in fast and solve the problem ~ on Saturday. That is so refreshing for a working man. They have both late and weekend hours. I just bought new tires from them. I was pleased with how that went because, while they didn't beat a competitor's price, they came awfully close and with the awesome customer service they have I figured it was worth the difference. In the end, they got what they needed to make a profit, I got what I wanted at a price point that was fair, and that's just good business. I'll definitely be buying from them again.

Thank you so much ! The service was great , everyone was very open and honest . Very helpful…read moreoverall . Will recommend 100% . Great process and no run around

Amazing group of people! Took my car in to get my ac charged after changing parts myself, 1st 2…read moretimes they didn't charge me due to a stoppage in my system. They're standards of what a shop is should be what all others should strive to be! they're genuine, honest and respectful. Not out to just get money but they provide service at honest pricing, it takes me back to when my dad had a shop and mechanic shops were honest!

Don and the team have consistently been very thorough and the prices have always been reasonable…read more One of the few places I have found that I don't leave with the feeling things were fixed or suggested that weren't needed. After training as an auto mechanic in high school, I have no reservations highly recommending this business. I, my daughter and my sister and extended family all bring our cars here for diagnosis and repair.

I always use these guys. I would not take my vehicles to anyone else. Never have they not given me…read moreexcellent service at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to everyone. These guys are the best.

My second usage of Paynter's Tire was as good as the first two years ago on a different vehicle…read more This time I got quotes for new pickup truck tires from three businesses, and Paynter's was similarly priced. On my first visit earlier, I quoted from five places and they were the best. Service was fast as scheduled.....in-and-out in 40 minutes or so. Staff is friendly and professional.