Initially, Mobility Works appears to have the perfect conditions available to its customers; however, like anything that seems too good to be true, it usually ends up to be just that! While the staff is overly courteous and the waiting area is replete with snacks and beverages (all for Free, as Keith will remind you) you are immediately invited into their web of deceit.
As a first time buyer of a modified vehicle, I opted to have it serviced at Mobility Works in Van Nuys, since that's where the previous owner had it serviced. Sadly, I don't know a whole lot about cars, and I realized after nearly $2,000 in repairs over the span of a year, that is the PERFECT CUSTOMER to MobilityWorks. Nonetheless, on (what became) my last visit there, I decided to take my van in for it's 3K mile check up. MobilityWorks was having "a SPECIAL!" Ever the ignoramus, I took their bate and made an appointment. After a couple hours of wait time, I was advised to replace the water pump, as well as the spark plugs and ignition wires, or I could find myself in "a dangerous" situation, because there was a slow "leak" in the pump. The charge, over $850.00
I informed Keith that I would have to do it another time, especially since I had not seen any hint of anything leaking under my car. I would know this, since I am the only one that uses my parking spot at home and there are no signs of any stains or water leakage.
Instead, I decided to contact a company I was referred to by a friend - I went to that website and I selected the services that I would need to have performed on my vehicle. I was pretty shocked (to say the least) when the quote for the identical services that Keith quoted me for was around 70% cheaper! and I didn't even have to bring my van to them...they would come to me! I immediately informed Keith that I had received my best quote from a reputable auto repair for much less, and his response was classic! Because "I was a loyal customer," Keith said that he would match that price! So folks, let's make this perfectly clear, the quote from Keith at MobilityWorks was instantly cut in half after I told him about another, far less expensive auto repair, all because I was a "Loyal Customer." Well, that was the only true statement coming from MobilityWorks..that I was a LOYAL CUSTOMER.
Obviously at that point I opted NOT to use Mobility Works and instead, I made the appointment with the other mechanic. What happened next is why I am writing this review - TO SAVE YOU FROM BEING RIPPED OFF by the crooks at Mobility Works.
The OTHER mechanic came out and got under the car, removing this thing and that thing and he was about to replace the pump when he told me, "The pump is fine. I can replace it if you want, but it's not necessary." Additionally, the spark plugs and ignition wire were perfectly fine, although the mechanic recommended that I change the spark plugs at 60K miles (I'm at 47K now)~
To make matters even worse, my tires were at 28,31,30 and 28 when they should have been at 38! Which begs the question, "What did the mechanic at MobilityWorks actually do for my 3K Mile Check up other than to provide a diagnosis that was NOT only unnecessary, but likely intended to swindle more cash out of my pocket? Keith was right when he said that I should get the repairs or I could find myself in "a dangerous position!" That dangerous position would have been to stay with MobilityWorks.
Thankfully for me, the OTHER mechanic was an honest person. He even provided photos for me to share with MobilityWorks. His invoice: $70.00.
I was going to report MobilityWorks to the Better Business Bureau, but I decided that it wasn't worth the energy. I had already wasted enough of my time on these criminals. Lucky for them!
Shortly after this debacle, a Regional Service Manager from Mobility Works named Jeff, contact me to do damage control; however, he only tempted me further to pick up the phone and call the Better Business Bureau. Honestly, they should fire that guy! Actually, they should all be fired because it's one big racket going on there. This "Jeff" character actually argued his defense (interrupting me constantly instead of listening to my concerns.) A lesson in Customer Service Jeff: Listen to the customer and at least pretend that you understand their grievance. I'm sure Jeff was mostly calling because of the fact that prior to my finding out that these people were crooks, I was in discussions with their SALES department to purchase a 60K vehicle.
The sad part of this story is that, should I need actual repairs on the ramp of this van, my options are few because Mobility Works basically dominates this market. I had such great hopes when I began this journey with them...but before you drink their cool-aid, BE WARY of the consequences! read more