Bad. News. Bears.
My vehicle was repaired, but my car naivete got me screwed over. I would hate to think it is because I am a woman with little/no car knowledge... but unfortunately that seems to be the case.
My suggestion: don't go there.
For my future car repair needs, I will be dragging a man along with me (no matter how sexist that may seem). Even if I have to find one on the street on my way over.