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    Pep Boys

    2.2 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    This store taking forever only 4 tires took 3 hours I came 3pm finish 6 pm and the tire it's not balance the air so not professional I can't believe it

    Rj J.

    Pep Boys - Dover, Delaware Date of initial visit: Thursday, September 18, 2:00 PM Follow-up appointment given: Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 AM Service Manager encountered: David Hoover Service Advisor who checked me in (9/18): Kameron B. Mechanic: Austin W. Diagnostic fee quoted/charged: $100 Total paid: $600.17 I brought my vehicle to the Dover, Delaware Pep Boys for a check engine light and a jerking sensation--an issue I've experienced before. At check-in, I explained the situation to Kameron B., who told me a diagnostic (~$100) would identify the problem. After over an hour of waiting, I was told the issue was the "throttle body injector SV PKG," and I was also advised to replace the air filter. I specifically asked if this repair would resolve the issue, and the employee looked me directly in the eye and said "yes." Based on that assurance, I agreed to move forward. Several hours later, I was told the vehicle was repaired, and I paid $600.17. Problem: On pickup--near 6:00 PM in a nearly empty store--the check engine light began flashing, and the jerking remained. I immediately called and reported the unresolved issues. I was asked to return the next day; I explained I drive over an hour from Maryland and couldn't, so I was scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM. Before driving down, I called to say I was running late; I was told "no problem, we'll see you when you get here." But upon arrival, Service Manager David Hoover said the original mechanic was busy and couldn't see me, offering only that I could "hang" and they'd get to me later--no priority for my scheduled appointment, no apology, and no solution offered. David advised that I could take my vehicle to another Pep Boys and they would honor the warranty, but after this terrible experience, I decided to take my vehicle to a different auto repair shop instead. Why I'm disappointed: Work did not fix the original problem (light still flashing; car still jerking). Scheduling failure: I had a confirmed appointment, yet wasn't seen or prioritized. Poor communication: I called ahead and was told to come--only to be turned away on arrival. Lack of accountability: No sincere apology, no clear next steps, no customer care. I chose Pep Boys expecting professionalism and a working vehicle. Instead, I lost time, money, and trust. I hope management reviews this and offers a real resolution because as it stands, I cannot recommend this location.

    Wendall H.

    No complaints about the workmanship provided. No complaints about the parts sold. Yet, here we are with a two star review. I hope to raise it one day, but for now it is stuck at two sad stars. The car needed some professional attention and Pep Boys was able to step up. The only catch was that it was going to take a while. Good news! The work would be completed the same day. At 5pm the call came, "You car is ready for pick up!" Great news. The car could be picked up any time between 5pm and when they closed at 7pm. 5:30pm we are on our way to Pep Boys. 6:10pm we are at Pep Boys, and there is a sad, hand written note taped to the door saying that they are closed at 6pm due to low staffing. But, they have the car! At 5:30 they said come by 7pm. Work that night is an hour away and they have the car. There's some guy outside of Pep Boys without a phone, and they have his car too. I'm sorry, but it doesn't matter how great of a job you do, when you keep someone's car. How are they supposed to get to work? How are they supposed to get home? How are they supposed to pick up their kids? Nope. This has to be two stars until customer service improves. In a pandemic in the 21st century, you can't just hold onto multiple customers vehicles.

    Johnathan R.

    At the 54 minute mark car was finally rose to begin work. Of course this was after waiting 54 minutes in the first place for a 10:00am appointment. Before that the attendent seemed more interested in vaping and scrolling his cell phone. Keep in mind my car sat in the garage for 20 minutes while vaping and cell scrolling took more importance. Speedy service doesn't seem to be a thing at Pep Boys anymore. Three times I've been and to three different shops. And I always find myself scheduling an appointment for no apparent reason because they don't keep a schedule and your seen in order of whose there first. They seem nice and knowledgeable but service is at a snail's craw. But a side from all that the work is getting done at a great price so I can deal with the vaping etc. Update. Car has been done for 30 minutes and have not been called to collect my keys. And pay. I guess they're also in no rush to take my money. A snail crawl for everything.

    Jackie M.

    0 stars if I could. My boyfriend went in for a valve cover gasket. There were multiple phone calls back and forth because the person working on his car insisted he get $1000 worth of work done(classic) when he specifically asked for what the warranty covered. They finally agreed to do only what he'd asked for and worked on the car for a few days. He picked up his Jeep with the old valve cover gasket just laying across the fuse box(see photo). Some real stand up guys.

    The receipt. Run from this store!
    Don V.

    Worst customer service ever! They should close tho store down! We stood at a display looking for 15 min trying to figure out the code book for the part needed... Let's back up to walking past 3 employees...none of them Acknowledged us walking in. Then let's talk about the useless man in the back who after us having to flag him down for assistance gave us the wrong directions to the product. While standing at the display for 15 min an employee walked by...I waited till she got close and then said "this is the worst" thinking ... maybe she will stop and ask if she can assist. Well she ignored the comment. So we were done. We checked out and left. It was the worst place ever. We are headed to auto zone. Do not stop in this store. Truly just turn around and head south a lil bit and hit auto zone! I'll post a pic of the receipt top.

    I dropped my car off on Sat (30 April) for an oil change and tire rotation. Pep Boys called me Sunday am to let me know someone came onto their property and cut off my catalytic converter. They say that are not responsible to repair or replace it and refuse to make it right.

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