I went to this store in July 21, 2013, I only wanted a new set of tires and my AC Connected and Charged. I was told I needed a new tie rod, new lugs and new compressor. I purchased tires, warrantees, one new tie rod and all 20 lugs along with new wipers, had my AC Connected & Charged, I declined the new compressor (which was quoted $700+ for. I was NEVER SHOWN any of the parts that were replaced. Had to return 7/26 because vehicle wouldn't start, I was told I needed a New Alternator, so $500 later I had it replaced. As soon as I went to Leave, my Check Engine Light Came on! The Tech, Anthony, Placed it on the diagnostic machine, claimed to have ran it twice and found nothing. 5 Minutes later, my vehicle overheated! The Fan was NOT WORKING! I took it to another Tires Plus the following day, since I was on my way out of state. The Tires Plus in Ocala replaced the relay switch and fuse, (they put a "pig tail" on the fuse box, hard wiring the fan to where it stayed on all the time, they NEVER TOLD ME THEY DID THAT) by the time I got out of state, it was too late, my battery, fuse, relay switch, fan and fan motor along with the computer was fried in my vehicle. I am now in Louisiana, have been here since last Saturday. My vehicle has been at the Dealership since Wednesday and won't be repaired until Monday 8/12! Firestone is the corporate store for Tires Plus, they have been handling this issue and trying to get it fixed! Firestone has been great! Firestone has been paying for a hotel for my son and I.
However, I'm Severely Angry with Tires Plus in Kissimmee and Ocala Florida. They knew I was moving out of state with a young child, had my 2 dogs and 1 cat, traveling across country alone. They lied to me about my compressor (it was fine, didn't need replacing. according to Firestone!) They had me replace one tie rod, when 2 were bad, I probably didn't even need the lugs, and the alternator, since the Manager in Kissimmee ADMITTED that he knew my battery was "marginal" and sold me the alternator job instead! WTH? That's just Grimey! They only wanted to replace my battery, since they admitted to failing to inform me about it. I'm angry with Ocala, for not informing me about hard wiring a pig tail that fried my electrical, fan and computer in my vehicle! I spent nearly 2000.00 in both stores! Was quoted and sold work that I didn't NEED! misinformed and lied to. Hopefully now that Corporate (Firestone) is Involved those responsible will be held accountable. I'm unsure that Tires Plus will do anything, since I called and filed a complaint with their Consumer Affairs Dept. NO ONE has called me back! I only received a complaint reference number. I called back a second time and was told I would have a Manager that will contact me, Didn't Happen! I am a Native Floridian, have lived in the Kissimmee area for 7+ years. I have referred people to Tires Plus, I was a repeat LOYAL Customer, and was lied to, ripped off and Mislead, all to make a dollar! It's Unscrupulous and Disrespectful what they did to me and my son. How would they feel if I was there mom, sister or wife, left stranded in the middle of the country??? What JERKS!!!
It just makes me wonder how much money Tires Plus would have pushed me for, for unneeded repairs & parts if I had not gotten out of state and to a Firestone Corporate store that found their mistakes, shoddy work and lies! I fear for the unsuspecting tourist, travelers and locals in the Kissimmee and Ocala areas. Avoid This place at All Costs! read more