Fred Tartaglia of Tartaglia Brothers, was my Angel this past weekend.
I was visiting Hermosa Beach from San Francisco,(tourist) over the Halloween weekend, I am female and walk with a cane since an auto accident in 2012, and noticed I was leaking anti-freeze on Monday when I attempted to return to San Francisco.
I stopped at four(4) different Auto Shops from Hermosa Beach to Hawthorne. Not one previous shop was interested in helping me, "too busy sweetie", "can't help you today"," sorry it would be two days before I could get to your car" were several comments received, and of course, overpriced bids from $700 to 900.00 . I was appaulded how I was being treated and insulted that just because I was a woman, I didn't know anything about vehicle repairs.
By luck, I made a wrong turn and came upon Tartaglia Brothers, Fred was willing to take a look at the car, I needed a new water pump. He advised me the cost of the repairs, which were half price compared to previous bids and told me he would do his best to get me on the road by 6PM. He did and I made it home safely.
He showed EXCELLENT professionalism, respect and customer service. ALWAYS check with Fred first before allowing any other mechanic to "take you for a ride". read more