My SUV was overheating. Like almost all the way to H, which everyone knows is bad news. I pull into a parking lot and pop the hood and there's a little bit of steaming. Freaked out, I walk to Meineke and ask if someone will check it out. A guy came out and asked me to pull it in so they could do a pressure test. He was like "Hopefully its just a loose thermostat or hose!" and therefore gave me hope. I wait as they hook up various machines and test. 20 minutes later the manager trudged up, shows me a vial of green liquid and says, "Well, did the tests and your head gasket is blown." !!! I was devastated as he tells me it'll cost over $2,000 to repair. "Well I don't have that kind of cash right now so I'll have to think about this," I tell him. He's like "Really? Yeah well if you want to sell it to me instead let me know."
I drive home, scared my engine is about to blow, trying to figure a budget for a new car and stressed out! My neighbor comes over and wants to check it. "OH...your radiator cap is loose and is spraying water and antifreeze on the engine." He then proceeds to fill my car with 2 gallons of water and some antifreeze and tightened the cap. PROBLEM SOLVED for less than a meal at Chipotle. My car is running terrific. I know its silly but I'm no mechanic so I rely on others to be honest with me. Sorry but as professional mechanics Meineke should have caught that ridiculously easy problem. Instead now they look like crooks who were trying to convince me of an unnecessary repair that would've cost thousands!!! Avoid!!! You're better off going to Angieslist or Craigslist. Seriously.