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    Swifts Garage

    4.8 (19 reviews)
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    I don't usually leave reviews, but the way this entire situation was handled has left me no choice. I own a 2003 military Humvee with a 6.0 LS motor swap and needed custom exhaust work done. In the middle of June, I contacted Andrew at Swift's Garage after hearing they offered exhaust fabrication services. Andrew assured me he had experience with similar Humvees and that it wouldn't be an issue. He told me that if I had the vehicle delivered by July 1st, it could potentially be finished by July 3rd--perfect timing for me to enjoy it over the July 4th weekend. Wanting to avoid any delays, I had the Humvee delivered on June 30th. I also left approximately $500 worth of new exhaust components in the vehicle, including tubing, a muffler, and a catalytic converter, so they would have everything they needed to get started. Unfortunately, no work began that week--and while I understand that schedules shift, I was surprised and disappointed that no one reached out to communicate any delays or changes in the timeline. On July 7th, I called to check in and ask for an estimate. I spoke to Jason, who said they'd provide an estimate before starting the work. On Friday, July 11th, I received a call saying that work had begun and that the job would be finished by the following Monday. This caught me off guard, as I had still not received any kind of estimate--just a call saying it was already underway. That next Wednesday, I called again for an update and was told the work might be done by Friday. Wanting a clearer answer, I stopped by in person. When I brought up the original timeline Andrew had given me, Jason essentially called me a liar and denied that any such timeframe had been discussed. I found this both unprofessional and incredibly disrespectful. He then told me the truck might be finished sometime the following week. Today, weeks later, I finally received a text from Jason saying the truck was done--along with a bill attached. No warning, no final call to discuss the cost or details. Just a text and a charge. I chose this shop based on trust and their assurances, and I understand that things happen and delays occur. But the total lack of communication, disregard for timelines, and dismissive treatment from the staff made this a frustrating and disappointing experience. I expected professionalism--I got silence, excuses, and ultimately disrespect. So why leave a review? Because the "quality" of work I received was completely unacceptable. After all the delays, miscommunication, and dismissiveness, I hoped at the very least the work itself would be solid. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The exhaust system they installed was so poorly fabricated that I now have to have the entire thing redone. The welds were amateur at best--sloppy, inconsistent, and riddled with gaps. It was immediately clear this was not the work of someone experienced in custom exhaust fabrication. To make matters worse the new parts I supplied--parts that totaled around $500--were misused and ruined in the process. What I received was not professional craftsmanship; it was rushed and careless work that should never have left the shop floor. Originally, I was sent a bill for $1,500 in labor. That was shocking considering the lack of quality and the condition of the final product. Prior to arriving at the shop, I had been told the cost would be around $800. But once I saw the finished work in person, I refused to pay for something that was clearly substandard. After expressing my concerns, they told me they wouldn't charge me anything--but also insisted that I remove the truck from their property immediately. That says everything you need to know. This is not a shop that stands behind its work. This is not a team of professionals who take pride in craftsmanship or customer service. In my experience, this shop was untrustworthy, unprofessional, and ultimately, a waste of time and money. Beware before trusting your vehicle with Swift's Garage. I regret doing so, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing customer service! I'll definitely be back, and I love that they're a local business. So glad to support them!

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    Honest and fair ....... These guys are good and reasonably priced and do great work. I found my mechanic shop!!!!

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    AMAZING work and customer service. Completed installation of all 4 brakes very quickly and efficiently. HIGHLY recommend

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    Jason is always honest and gets us in quickly if there's something that needs immediate attention (like a headlamp bulb that was out recently).

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    (58 reviews)

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    I've been using this shop since the warranty ran out on my Audi Q5 five years ago. They have never…read moredone me wrong or tried to mislead me in any way. Chris always takes care of me and, as a bonus, I get to love on the shop kitty Socket. What a sweet boy.

    Staff requested a repair that was not necessary! I was charged almost 400 for an oil change!!! I…read morechanged this plug less than 1000 miles ago! At a Mini mechanic claiming the same issue!RIP OFF! Went to my local mechanic and he said they were not being honest! since the owner wants to attack me, I was at this shop once before and it was a positive interaction however they said they cleared all my check, engine, lights and warning lights! Once I drove around for a few days, those lights all came back on and I purchased a scanner to figure out what was going on. Turns out that they could've easily figured out that all I needed was a Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid . So after two visits to the shop, not only did they not diagnose it, but it causes me to fail my inspection so then I had to purchase a reader and then fixed it myself! and they said that my warning lights for my headlights and my tail lights were short! So I bought headlights myself and put them in and the tail light was an easy fix, but they couldn't figure this out either! This shop is a farce. Don't trust them whatsoever the owners arguing with me over their failure to actually do a good job for their customers! This car runs great and I take care of it and have every maintenance done that I can as it's driven all across the country for over 107,000 miles so for you to question my upkeep of it is offensive!!!

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    My husband says: "Not only was the bill half of AAA Carolinas, but the owner was one of the finest…read moremechanics I have encountered in 50 years of motoring. I have rarely talked to anyone more knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend them to owners of BMW, Mercedes and other quality foreign cars who are particularly vulnerable to ripoffs from establishments such as AAA."

    From the owner: Autometrics Motorsports history can be traced back to 1988 when Gordon Friedman, President of…read moreAutometrics, Inc., worked the IMSA season with Brun Motorsports Prototype effort. During this period, along with knowledge and experience with professional racing came aspirations for his own racing endeavors. Involvement in the Porsche Club of Americas (PCA) Drivers Education program introduced Autometrics, which had been primarily an import repair shop, to track cars and performance driving. In 1999, when track work took over the majority of the business, Autometrics Motorsports split off as its own entity. This was also when we decided to make the jump from amateur racing to professional racing. Our professional racing resume includes World Challenge, Grand Am Rolex, ALMS, Grand Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, and IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge. Highlights include campaigning the final air-cooled 911 in the Daytona 24 in 2001; podium finishes in Rolex Series from 2002-2004; a race win and 3rd in the Team Championship in the 2005 Rolex Series; multiple podiums and wins in the 2006 CTSCC, narrowly losing the Championship and finishing 2nd with Marcus Motorsports; and multiple podiums and wins earning 2nd in the IMSA Challenge Platinum class in 2011. We continue to be highly active in PCA Club Racing, building and support cars for all classes. Our drivers earn numerous wins and podiums and set new track records every season.

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