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| - I'd had the HORRIBLE realization that Midas had tried to rip me off the day before and didn't know what Jiffy would say, but these guys were honest and they restore my faith in mechanics!
My car A/C went out two weeks ago and luckily I found a GROUPON for MIDAS (A/C-recharge service for a car with up to 32 oz of freon $59.99) I finally got enough time to take it in so I made an appointment. I told the guy my A/C went out but hot air is still blowing from the vents. The heating still works perfectly fine; however, every time I switch to the air conditioning I can hear a hissing sound. I told him I was pretty sure I needed the A/C recharge and I handed him the Groupon. He says, "Sure, we'll take a look at it." About an hour and a half later the guy says, "Ok I got some bad news." He gives all this mumbo jumbo about what's wrong and all I hear is $1,063.04! I was SHOCKED AND DUMBFOUNDED! I asked him, so the A/C recharge didn't work at all?" He says no. I told him that I was pretty shocked by that because I've only had this car since January 2013 and I know the guy I bought it from did extensive replacement of most of hoses and belts. I say to him, "So what EXACTLY do I need done to make my A/C work?" He gives me the mumbo jumbo again. Finally I asked him for an estimate with EXACTLY what needed to be done in order for my A/C to work and a second with all the other things that were wrong. Now, mind you... he said they performed the A/C recharge inspection. And the estimate stated it as well.
FULL ESTIMATE:
*A/C Hose : remove & replace PARTS: $154.65 LABOR: $159.68
*Radiator: remove & replace PARTS: $199.99 LABOR: $349.30
*EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT FLUSH SERVICE
Complete cooling system flush with extended life antifreeze/coolant PARTS: $101.45 LABOR: $8.59
TOTAL PARTS: $456.09
TOTAL LABOR: $517.52
TOTAL: $1,063.04
So I looked at this and I asked so if I had you replace the A/C Hose right now my air conditioning will 100% be working again? He said, "Yes that's what you need done in order for you A/C to work. (Mind you that estimate is only $349.31) I asked, "So you're saying I have a leak in my radiator, right? Wouldn't I see the liquid leaking from underneath my car?" He looks at me and says, " Not necessarily." I basically told him I wanted to think about it but in reality I wanted a second opinion because I just didn't believe him.
I decided to stop by Jiffy Lube and ask if they could take a look. They offered the the A/C recharge for $150 but said if my air conditioning isn't working afterward, I wouldn't pay a dime. Can't beat that can you? 2 hours later... my air conditioning was working like new! AND... only cost $160.60!!!!!! This is my new place of service! Even my oil changes now! I just want to thank Chris and the AMAZING staff there! You have gained a LOYAL customer for ALL future Oil changes and repairs!
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