Pep Boys
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Category: Automotive
Contact Information Ridgewood, Queens, New York, United States
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Pep Boys Reviews
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June 5, 2008
Scam
I went in to the pep boys in Redlands Ca. to by a generator. I’ve been looking every where for a little generator I was in three days ago and it was priced at $119.00. When I came back to buy it they had to large signs and a big display with the same price on it. The sign didn’t say it was on sale or anything. I went to the register to buy the generator and it rang up $149.00 I told the girl it was wrong and she sent the manager to go check. When walking back there he said it had a $20.00 rebate that’s what it was supposed to be. The sign said nothing about a rebate and even with that rebate it doesn’t bring it down to $119.00 the manager said I had to pay the price in the computer no exceptions if I want it that’s what I have to pay. He was so rude and especially the way the economy is you think they would want to keep customers.
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June 5, 2008
Poor service
I visit store258 to have a wheel alignment and was told my car was not safe and need to change my brakes, rotator as well as callipers. I’m a woman who really doesn’t know much about these things and became very concerned. The sales person (Frank) again stated my car was not safe so I said wait I will call you back. When I called back to tell them not to do the repairs received an ok. To my surprised they were done anyway. My car just went for inspection not even a week before and none of these things were found. The workers at the store begin talking to each other in a Spanish language which I do not speak. I was forced to pay for something I did not authorize. I feel that if they replaced the old part back on my car it would really be fixed unsafe. Also the next day I returned to the store because I was still having the problem I went there for. I was told they have done all they can do for me. So I return to my car very unsatisfied to find oil boot stains on my carpet 600 dollars later and still have the same problem
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June 4, 2008
Not fair
Pep boys fired one of their best manager on June 3 2008 who work at the forest park location// I will never shop their again and advise every one else to do the same, he was of the most helpful and honest manager they had he tried to solve every one problem, he was a good leader, if any one know where he has is please post so I can carry my automobile there, pep boys is going to rip people customer off and show no concern, I hope that they get what is coming to them in the long run. So as a customer don't go there.
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June 4, 2008
Safety check? Hah!
This spring my wife and I planned a visit to Arizona. She took her 2000 Saab (70k mileage/well maintained) in for a safety check, advising that we would put on 1500+ desert miles. Two employees signed off A OK. The main radiator hose turned out to be old. The hose blew, car overheated, blown head gasket. Early end to vacation and $3, 000 in repairs and another $6-700 in transportation and car rentals. The certified mechanic in Tucson was livid, stating no way this was looked at and they don’t at least suggest a $35 hose!
When I went in to speak with the manager, get this: he tells me the Bureau of Automotive Repairs has forbidden them from recommending anything be replaced unless they can see it’s already broken! My long-time mechanic says that is nonsense. So we have to file a claim.
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June 3, 2008
Cheating
I went to Pep Boys early in the morning today (June 3, 2008) for my Honda Accord service for oil change, transmission flush service and timing belt service. First of all, people seemed to be very lazy there. They would not give an estimate for 3 hours, while I was waiting in their dirty "Lounge". Then I realize that they charged more for all their services after I called Honda dealer in the area. However, on their sign, they put their prices can beat any competitor’s price. So I had the guy at the counter to talk with Honda dealer. The guy took the number from me and placed the call in a different room. I do not think he even called the dealer. After wards he told me that their services were more than the dealer was offering, that is why they are charging more. By the way, according to dealer, the most expensive timing belt service is $650, the pep boys were charging $850. How much more can Pep boy do which will be superior than the dealer? What a joke! They are pure cheating and lying.
Make sure not to go to their shops for your car service. I was burned and will never go back.
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June 2, 2008
I didn't buy their tires now my AC doesn't work
Pay us now or pay someone else later should be their motto.
I went to Pep Boys to have two tires repaired on my leased SUV. One had a nail and the other a slow leak.
They repaired one and couldn't find the leak in the other. They recommended replacing all four tires before returning the vehicle to GM.
I declined the tires and paid for the repair. A short time later my vehicle was ready.
Within an hour of driving I realized that my air conditioner was no longer working.
Coincidence or criminal mischief - you be the judge.
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May 22, 2008
None delivery after Payment, vehicle still did not start
Failure to deliver services on payment. Vehicle was delivered to Pep Boys Shop on 17 May 2008 via tow. Tower (Mike, not sure of name) was informed vehicle running hot as well as not currently starting, hence the tow. Called to check status of vehicle on Sunday 18May08, shop informed that will not begin repairs until Tuesday. Pep Boys called Tuesday 20May08 around 4pm to inform us that the vehicle was ready for p/u. Called in credit card payment via phone around 6pm. Was then informed I could pick up the vehicle, was unable to because of work at that time. Attempted to p/u the vehicle after payment was made the next day 21May08. Called around 11pm and spoke to Service Advisor (Frank Yarwood), he assured me that the vehicle was starting, radiator/thermostat installed, and repaired hoses. Frank stated that vehicle ran for nearly an hour with no issues. Arrived around 1pm via the bus to pick up vehicle. Shop was unable to find key to my vehicle for nearly 10-15 minutes, after key was found vehicle did not start assured via telephone by service advisory vehicle would. Vehicle was then jump started with intent to send me off with vehicle after it did not start as I was told it would. They then told me I would need another diagnostic/electric ($94.99, original diagnostic performed by Hank Villa) test after vehicle was paid for and did not do what was promised upon service delivery. Attempted to get a discount battery to attempt discovery of issue, why it did not start. They wanted to impose another service fee and charge including diagnostics before checking starter and alternator. They refused to do the work that I was guarantee prior to p/u. I feel that my vehicle was paid to be in a running condition after repair. Refused to help after 30 minutes of waiting and did not receive payment refund, vehicle still awaiting repair at shop.
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May 19, 2008
Bad water pump killed my engine
April 26th: I woke up to take my truck to Pep Boys so they could see what the problem was with my truck over heating. I went outside and looked under the truck to see if any fluid may have leaked from the truck to give me some indication to whether or not there was a problem. Upon inspection there were no signs of fluid on the ground; I started up the truck and drove it to Pep Boys (4155 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 362- 3833). I was met by Quinton, I explained to him the situation and he said that he would have one of his service guys check it out. I saw a gentleman working on it and doing different test (he had a blonde flat top) he then told me it was the water pump. I went back and spoke to Quinton and said they would go ahead and change it out and would be ready that evening.
I went back to Pep Boys between 5 and 6pm that night and they told me that the water pump they had put on was defective and that they needed to get another and would work on it Sunday the 27th of April.
April 27th: I called up to Pep Boys to find out the status of my truck; I spoke with a lady by the name of Michelle who told me she sees the ticket and will start working on it as soon as the workers clock in. I went up there about 9 am and spoke to a worker who informed me that the original guy who was working on my truck called in sick and that he would work on it. He told me he was putting in a water pump and that�s all the paper work stated to him. About 430 pm I got a call that my truck was ready for pick up. I went to get my truck and then took it across the street to the car wash. Stayed there for about 40 minutes and then head towards the house to pack up the truck and head back to Los Angeles.
As I headed down Jones to the 215 I notice the needle starting to go up, so I drove a little further to see if it would level out. I called Pep Boys and spoke to Michelle and explained to her that the temperature was going up and I thought you guys fixed it? She said they did but she doesn�t know why it would be going up. I told her that I needed to bring it back so they can fix it; I got off the freeway to let it cool down and got back on to head back to Pep Boys. I got back on the freeway and the temperature gauge was on the red and shot back to the middle; when that happened I lost power to the engine, the rpms started to drop so I pulled to the shoulder and opened the hood. After opening hood I saw that coolant and water was all over the place, I looked down at the radiator and saw that the lower radiator hose had come off. I then called Pep Boys and explained to Michelle what the situation was and what needed to be done. She explained to me that they were about to close and that they could not wait around and receive my truck. She gave me a number to their tow service; and they came within 30 minutes. He looked under the hood and said it looked like they didn�t tighten the hose back up which caused the problem
We towed the truck back to Pep Boys and when we got there Michelle and some of the other workers were just coming out. I asked could we put it in the bay and she explained that they were closed and could not accommodate me at that time and that I would need to leave it in the parking lot.
April 28th: I went to Pep Boys that morning (missing a day of work) and explained the situation to the manager Bill Cherry; he said he would have his guys look at it and see what they can do. I sat there for 2 hours and looked in the bay and my truck was not there so I asked him were they finished and he said that they had misdiagnosed my truck and that it was not the water pump. I asked him so what did they intend to do to right there wrong; I explained to him that it was drivable when I brought it to them and now that they worked on it, it is bad. He said that my engine was made by Mercedes and he is not sure his workers could work on it or even had the tools to work on it. I told him that they needed to correct the problem and all he said was that he could give me back my money and for me to work it out.
He gave me back my money and I asked him to have my truck towed to the nearest Dodge dealer. Got to Dodge and spoke with the service manager Jim Hagar and explained to him the situation. He said he would take a look at it and see what the problem was.
April 29th: Frank called me and told me that the engine was gone and that it needed to be replaced. He also said by Pep Boys working on it and causing damage they had voided my power train warranty. He told me that the cost of such a repair would be $8400.00 and that I would have to pay it.
May 1st: Robin Saunders, area manager from Pep Boys called me to find out what happened; I explained to him the situation and gave him the contact names of the people at Dodge.
May 2nd: Robin Saunders called me back and said that he spoke with the service manager at Dodge and said Pep Boys is not at fault. I thought that was a poor investigation, so I called Jim Hagar and ask if he spoke with a Robin Saunders and he said yes. I asked what did they talk about and how long did they speak? He said, �we spoke for about 5 � 10 minutes and Robin Saunders wanted to know if an 8 cylinder truck could run on 4.� I said, � is that it?� and he said. �Yes, that�s it�. I called Robin Saunders back and it kept going to voice mail and still to this day no call back.
May 12th: Frank from Dodge called me and said he had a little bit of good news. He said they put the engine in and test drove it and the temperature started to go up again so they switched out the thermostat. After doing so they test drove it again and the temperature started to go up so they brought it back and changed out the water pump. They test drove it and everything was fine. He said theY inspected the Pep Boys water pump and found that the impeller on the back side of the pump was damaged. That is what keeps it cool and water flowing. I asked him was that the result of the engine failure, and he said yes. I then called to Pep Boys cooperate to reopen this case.
May 14th: Called Pep Boys today and the situation is not resolved. They said it would escalate it to the Vice President of the district.
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May 16, 2008
The truth from an employee
I have worked at Pep Boys now for 5 years, in 3 different Pep Boys stores in 2 different states. They are all the same. Customer service (aside from myself, of course) is just horrible. It's a joke. They do NOT care about their customers. The service department is even more of a joke, really. They ONLY care about MONEY! Probably because they are going broke fast. They will absolutely lie to you to get as much money as possible. They have even tried it on me, and I am an employee! Every last part in the store is very cheap & way overpriced.
Also, Pep Boys did not give ANY employees raises this year. Even the managers were not given any kind of pay increase. Employees who have worked for the company for 10+ years are quitting left and right. The CFO and the CEO both resigned recently. Even they know that the company is failing. I am 99% sure that the entire company will be history in the near future..
From the inside, honestly, go to Autozone.
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May 12, 2008
Bad service information
I brought my px250 on 12/12/07 the first ride I had on it the lights came off, the next ride my turning lights stop working the right side then the left side. Three weeks later the bike stop run. I am not pleased with your bike. I call baja for help and all the people they had me call do not fix bikes. I need help getting it repair. (773)330-3760 the product is falling apart. The people you call like mike give you number that they have not us before bad service. I will not go.
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