Unacceptably BAD Service - They Didn't Make a Mistake Right…read more
Waugh Chapel Towing and Auto (WCTNA, nonresponsive by email at WCTNauto@yahoo.com) made a mistake when servicing my car. Hey, that's not the end of the world! Occasionally, even the best must clean up a mess. However, when a service provider fixes a problem (my car's back brakes), causes another (drains my battery because of poor handling of my car), then does not solve the second problem they caused, that is just Unacceptably BAD Service.
Here's the whole story. Last year (2018), I needed a new alternator for my 2005 Saturn L300. I got a really good deal from WCTNA, and the alternator still works fine.
So, when my brakes needed attention, I gladly drove ten minutes past many other Mechanic Shops back to WCTNA. Again, they replaced my brakes at a good price, and I found later that they work fine. I picked up the key and walked out to my car.
Surprisingly and sadly, my car's battery had been drained! Somehow, while WCTNA had my car, they had forgotten to check the vehicle's electrical system. Was the interior dome light left on? Were the headlights shining? I don't know, but my car wouldn't start.
Again, this mistake alone would not keep me from returning. However, that all changed when WCTNA didn't clean up the mess they made. Instead of admitting that their poor stwardship of my vehicle led to damaging my battery, they failed by only offering to "jump" (recharge) the car's battery.
Then, after hearing my concern, they... failed. They did not offer a lower price for a replacement battery. They did not even respond to my communication by email. Wait, actually, when I called back, their receptionist let me know -- "The boss says your battery was on its last leg anyway," so they suggested I buy a full new battery AND pay full price for installation.
WOW, WCTNA. You made no effort to find a middle ground: no offer of a discount on my (yes, a couple years old) battery (but certainly good enough to jump my car every day without problem). You could have offered to pay for installation. Yet, you did nothing but tell me your mistake deserved no restitution to me.
So, to Anne Arundel County residents, take my advice. Don't waste your money or time with WCTNA. Who knows? Maybe they will see this message. Maybe they will earn another opportunity to serve me better. In the meantime, I certainly will find some other mechanic in Crofton, Gambrills, or Bowie to help me. There are many Car Service Providers near me, so I will check their online reviews before using them!