To "Racer X' ( giving yourself a 5 star rating as the business owner is an awesome move).
Got to bring that average up!
To personally attack my judgement on the selection this "classic" vehicle or the fact I don't "understand the level of financial commitment" speaks volumes. $13,000 worth of volume. I went into this knowing I would need to do some things done, and have the estimates to prove that.
Where my judgement failed me was my selection of the Paddock.
Was an engine replaced? A transmission? It was removed and reinstalled. Any reputable garage knows that this is an easy task for a Corvair.
Yes, the tranny was rebuilt, there was work performed, I get it. I have several pages of it.
Speaking of, for any prospective client that wants to review the estimate vs. invoicing and any work performed I received over this 5 month journey, you are free to contact me. You be the judge. I will remain impartial.
Anyone that owns or maintains a Corvair knows they are NOT rocket science.
By the way, I had the leaks fixed at another "reputable" shop for $100. Oh, and the door handle your shop "fixed" fell off on the way home, and I had to reconnect the wires to the GEN/FAN light as well. Guess that was missed on the reinstall.
I am sure if I had gone to the DMV with the paperwork and correspondence from the Paddock regarding this work, they would have investigated. But I didn't. Is it too late?
I am a fair person. Perhaps I am wrong, perhaps your real customers will prove that.
I had a Macys budget and went to a Nordstoms, apparently that "whim" once again failed me. Just wasn't expecting wal-mart quality.
Had I looked at the various other site reviews and known that some of these 5 star ratings are in fact family and friends and not actual customers; well now I know better.
So to Racer X, I will say may the Paddock continue to prosper. I would recommend that all your "real" customers get on-line to do an honest review. As a business owner I would think critical feedback would be utilized to improve performance not result in personal attacks.
I am sure you have decided to no longer induct Corvairs into your shop. Elimination of a potential revenue stream is always a good move Are you checking annual salaries to ensure they have the proper "level of financial commitment"?
I do applaud the fact the Paddock gives back to the community and fund scholarships for future mechanics on the lost art of automotive restorations. Kudos for you for that!
By the way, the truck is now running great. Retiring afforded me the time to do it myself, and had I owned a lift I may have done this myself to begin with. I think $13K will buy me a decent lift right?
As I stated previously, I am not mad at the Paddock, I am mad at myself for selecting the Paddock. read more