I needed a break line fixed and was given an estimate of around $250, then told that i needed…read moreanother part replaced and was given no estimate for the service. When I asked randomly if it would be another $200-$250 for that service I was told yes. After everything was said and done I was charged $1000 a number that was never mentioned or agreed upon, and to top it all off after receiving my vehicle back it started had a new problem that I never experienced prior that i now have to fix before I can get a new tire. Thanks charleston service center for all the turmoil!

** - Over \$10,000 Wasted, Still Driving with Unsafe Repairs**…read more Over the past year, my wife and I have spent **more than \$10,000** at **Charleston Service Center** between our **2011 Ram 1500** and **2012 Ford Fusion**. After countless return visits for improperly done repairs, I finally gave up and took our vehicles to **Oakland Service Center** -- the only shop I trust now. Let me start by saying: **Jerry Hamner**, the former owner and intake guy, was great. He was honest and professional. But under the **new ownership**, this place has turned into an unqualified, high-priced guessing game -- and it's costing people big time. --- ### **2012 Ford Fusion (My Wife's Car):** * Brakes were replaced, but the car **pulls into oncoming traffic under braking**. That is a **critical safety failure**. * The shop claimed it was fine -- either they didn't test drive the vehicle or ignored the issue entirely. * **Brakes squeal constantly**, and we were told it's "just the parts," even though we were charged for **premium components**. * As of today, her brakes are **still squealing** because we can't afford to have them redone yet -- but we will eventually, somewhere else. --- ### **2011 Ram 1500 (My Truck):** * Was told the **rear end was bent**. It wasn't. They used this to justify a **completely unnecessary rear-end replacement.** * They tried to do an **alignment three times** -- each time it got worse. My steering wheel went from straight up to **noon**, then **11 a.m.**, then **2 p.m.**, and the **tire wear was extreme**. * They pushed **premium parts** at **massive markups** -- I paid **\$2,600 for parts that retail around \$600**. * They **misdiagnosed the 4x4 system**, replaced the wrong components, and only after **I figured out the actual issue myself**, did I buy the correct part and take it to **Oakland Service Center** to be properly installed. * Now the **engine has blown**, and I'm waiting to find out from Oakland what went wrong -- because I no longer trust anything this shop did. --- ### This Is Not ASE-Certified Work Basic procedures like **greasing the back of brake pads** to prevent squeal were skipped. That's **day-one mechanic training**. I seriously doubt the current crew has **ASE certification**, and if they do, it's not reflected in their work. --- ### Want Jerry's Quality? Go to Oakland. Jerry used **Oakland Service Center** for years. That's where I go now -- and it's the only place I recommend. Charleston Service Center, under its current ownership, **blames everyone else, avoids accountability**, and is slowly destroying what Jerry built. --- ### Final Warning: If you go to Charleston Service Center, be prepared to **spend thousands**, return repeatedly, and eventually **pay another shop** to fix what they messed up. I gave them every chance. **Over \$10,000 later**, my wife's brakes still squeal, and my engine just blew. **Avoid this place unless you like wasting money and risking safety.** We are taking them to small claims court very soon.

We purchased a car from KC Summers last month. We had a very positive experience working with…read moreGarrett Lee as our salesperson. He was kind, knowledgeable, not pushy or showy, respectful, prompt in responding to text messages. We had an opportunity to get a vehicle a few months earlier from a bigger city but opted to continue to work with Garrett because we were so impressed with his professionalism and wanted to keep our money local. Last night, I hit a fallen road sign hidden in the snow after pulling off a one lane road to let an oncoming car pass. It led to a flat tire. When we had difficulty locating the spare, I sent a text message to Garrett. He indicated that he was in Charleston and came to us immediately, where he not only found the spare tire but proceeded to change out the flat tire in his suit on the dirty, wet, icy ground. He ensured that the service team knew that we would be coming in first thing today for repairs and made sure that a loaner vehicle was available. The tire was repaired within a few hours. During a holiday season when consumers and salespeople are tired, stressed and not always at their best, I wanted to highlight what a great job Garrett Lee at KC Summers in Mattoon has done for us.

Beware, especially if you're planning to travel to see the car. I was in constant communication…read morewith a sales man there. I sent pictures of my trade in, and offered repeatedly to do a FaceTime walk around. I had my car assessed for trade ins at my local dealers. I drive 2 hours to buy a car from these guys and I think they just knew they "had me" and didn't think I'd drive 2 hours back empty handed. so they low balled what they gave me over the phone and lower than other reputable dealers in town quoted me. These guys are exactly why car salesmen get bad reputations.

I was on a short getaway 200 miles away from home when my tires became unsafe. I pulled into Bolins…read moreand they worked me into their Friday schedule. The service was top notch & pricing was spot on fair. They took the nightmare of being away from my normal auto shop and made it a safe rescue. Tanks!

I had a flat tire while traveling coast to coast and I'm so happy that I ended up here. The people…read moretook my truck in right away and I was back on the road in an hour. Extremely fair price, wonderful employees and they truly care about their customers whether you are a local or in my case an out of stater :-) Thank you BEI for taking care of me when I was so far away from home! Carey

Repeat customer. Fair and competitive prices. I have had tailgate, power windows, convertible parts…read morerepaired over the past 10 years and I have always had great, friendly and dependable service. Thanks.

I would like to say that these guys are too notch. I am a nurse traveler from Texas and brought…read morethem my broken KC light bar. My light bar was literally ripped in half off of my 2022 Ford bronco., after taking it to a local car wash. These guys not only repaired my light bar and removed my locking safe, but recommended a local place to get my windows tinted. I would highly recommend doing business with them again. Thanks guys!!

Did a great job installing the spray on bed liner in my GMC. Everyone there was very friendly and…read morerespectful.

Great atmosphere for an automotive shop. Stop in have some coffee or water while you wait. Friendly…read moreservice and up front on problem and cost. Work is done meticulous and cheaper labor costs than a dealership.

Rob does a top notch service, him and his crew do an excellent job. Had our vehicle in two other…read moregarages (not in this area) for a ignition switch problem ... Rob got to root of the problem and corrected it by simply opening his eyes that the others failed to do.

Excellent work!! I've had Ed put tires on 3 vehicles, had him align my truck, he checked the front…read moreend out before hand & recommended what I needed to replace & I changed parts. Ed aligned the truck & it drives better than ever the 7 yrs I've drove-it. I would recommend this place to anyone. You can ask him questions & he tells you an honest answer!!! I believe in supporting locally owned businesses!!!

One of the hardest things to find in this life is an honest, reliable mechanic. If you're looking…read morefor one and you live in the area then Woody's is the place to go. He isn't unreasonable in his pricing, he does what he can to save money (usually gives several part options and doesn't always recommend the most expensive part) and his work speaks for himself. Both of our vehicles are paid off and have over 200,000 miles each on them - but they both fire up and run solid. From time to time things are undeniably going to come loose, break or need to be replaced and when those things happen I know I can trust my mechanic. Can you trust yours?

So there I was, an out-of-town woman passing through Effingham, IL, on a business trip using my…read morepersonal vehicle. My car broke down at midnight. I called L & C, and the man who answered said that he'll take care of me first thing in the morning. I got a tow to them. And, first thing in the morning, they took care of me. I was allowed into the shop to watch the tech hoist my car and make a diagnosis. My cats roaming around the car didn't like it, but I sure as sugar cookies did (because I'm more curious). I needed a whole new drive shaft, and the tech hunted for one while I waited in the lobby. I agreed to letting them order a used part, and I agreed to let them repair one other issue they identified. They let me leave my car with them for the week, because I still had a deadline to get to my business destination. I picked it up five days later with no issue. It's been over a year since the repair. My car has run just fine ever since. Verdict: These guys care about taking care of people. Thank you.

Sunday late afternoon a tire blew on our car. We were able to put on the spare and make to the L&C…read moreshop. He had me on the road in less than an hour with a backup tire. Couldn't have been a better service call and very affordable too! Thanks, L&C!