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    Kwik Kar

    3.5 (73 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

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    Not skilled at completing a basic brake service or reinstalling something as simple as a wheel cap. Not attention to details when putting a truck back together. Missing basic parts. Took truck into Kwik Kar a few months ago because it was making a noise around the axle. The "mechanic" which supposedly not all of the guys are mechanics, claimed that there was a part of the rotor that someone shaved off on the wheel assembly that may be making the noise. After further research and taking it to another shop, discovered that the notch was intentionally shaved off my the manufacturer during installation and had nothing to do with the noise and was supposed to be that way. The "mechanic" had no idea what he was talking about. At that same time, the mechanic was assessing the noise, he replaced the rotors and brake pads as my brakes were also making noise. Once the brake job was completed, the squeaking still continued. I thought maybe it was rear brakes causing the noise. I eventually took the truck to an actual Toyota dealer and they failed the front brakes when doing a complete inspection. I was instructed to take the truck bad to the mechanic who installed the brakes prior to them working on it. When I took the truck back to Kwik Kar, I was told that nothing was wrong with the brakes, but it may be some dust causing the noise. He said that they could order some "hardware" and that may stop the issue. The employee cleaned the brakes and it stopped the noise for one day. Two days after I left, I noticed the front cap to my wheel was missing. I called and the same employee said that the cap was put back on the truck. His only excuse was that I did not notice it for 2 days. That next morning, I noticed the other cap was also missing. So, either both caps fell off or either someone stole 2 of the caps but left the other 2 which doesn't make sense. Or, the employee didn't put them back on. Several days later, after trying to contact a manager for 4 days, I went to the shop. The same employee's only excuse was pointing out the time frame that I noticed they were missing. After an escalated interaction with him and him telling me that I will be waiting all day for a manager, another employee helped me look for the caps and they were no where to be found. So, either they were misplaced or more than likely thrown away. I finally get a call back from the manager and he sends me a very difficult to see video claiming that the employee put them both back on. After watching the video, it looks like he pressed the caps on, but doesn't actually pop them on with any type of force. I do not know how difficult it is to properly pop back on a wheel cap, but they both likely fell off on my way home. So, now not only do my brakes still make noise, but I am out $100 because I have to replace the 2 wheel caps out of pocket. The manager emails me back that there is only one way to put a cap back on. I am happy that it is only two wheel caps that I am having to replace. If there is only one way to do something is the managers excuse, I would hate to have to dispute any type of major repair.

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    Ray D.

    Very fast service, excellent employees. They checked my tires, cleaned my windows, replaced my wiper blades, changed my oil, and put in windshield wiper fluid, and cleaned the outside of my car. They also vacuumed the inside of my car, all for under $100. This is a great deal, plus good prices, and very friendly, they also show you the bill and how much everything costs. Great waiting area as well. Would return!

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