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| - I went here for a "free" brake inspection, based off of the reviews on yelp. Had I allowed them to repair my brakes, I would have paid dearly for that "free" brake inspection. I am very disappointed in this store. In fact, I was quickly reminded of "used car sales" techniques. I was told that I needed to replace my rear brake pads and rotors by S. Wilson, the sales person. I was given an estimate of $367.00 to replace these items. I was never told what type of brakes would be installed, so I'm going to assume that they would have thrown the cheapest goods on there. Anything to maximize profit, right Tire Source?
When I declined the service, I was immediately given $30 off. After I declined again, it was $50 off. I further declined, and my car was brought out so I could finally leave. I have an idea of how much brake jobs go for, so I know they were ripping me off. Also, I know how much the dealership charges for a brake job. Tire Source wanted to charge me even more than the dealership!!! A brake job at the dealership is $365, plus I would have had a loaner, and OEM parts.
To top it all off, I got a stare down by the mechanic, named Keith, after he pulled my car up. I know the sales person and mechanic's names because they were put on my estimate. Well Keith, I guarantee they don't pay you enough to act like that, so keep moving along.
I went home and decided to check out my brakes by myself. It was very obvious (even to me, a non-mechanic) that the caliper was seized, and that I also needed to replace my caliper (Tire Source didn't tell me this). They must have wanted to drop this information after I O.K.'ed the work for the brakes and rotors.
I would never make the mistake of going back to this place, and if it's a franchise, I would not go to any Tire Source ever. I don't recommend others to go here for repair work as well.
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