Auto Repair in Chicago, worst in country?

Dave_O · 03-15-2010, 11:11 AM

The worst in the country!

Quote:

You’d better hope your car doesn’t break down in Chicago. According to a unique report by AutoMD, an online auto repair resource, the Windy City ranks as the worst city for fairness and consistency when it comes to auto repair quotes.

More here:
Study: Chicago is Worst City for Car Repair- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

sugar'n'spice · 03-15-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the tip!

2010 SSRS · 03-15-2010, 11:54 AM

wow

2000v6 · 03-15-2010, 12:11 PM

Thanks for letting me know to never drive over there

cab2g · 03-15-2010, 03:30 PM

I just make sure I go to the same mechanic and build a relationship with the guy. That pretty much stops me from getting ripped off.

The worst rip off I ever almost had was in Iowa though. My rear drum brake seized and I had to have it towed. This one no name mechanic wanted to charge almost $900 to replace the whole drum brake assembly for both drums. I called around town and found out that even the local dealer only charged $600 for the same job. So found the cheapest offer and ended up taking it to Meineke and had the same job performed for $450... Moral of the story is, ask around if you feel you're getting ripped off. You probably are.

Dave_O · 03-15-2010, 05:24 PM

Same here, we also go to the same mechanic, my dad knows the guy. And the same with the repair shop!

03-15-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I just make sure I go to the same mechanic and build a relationship with the guy. That pretty much stops me from getting ripped off. The worst rip off I ever almost had was in Iowa though. My rear drum brake seized and I had to have it towed. This one no name mechanic wanted to charge almost $900 to replace the whole drum brake assembly for both drums. I called around town and found out that even the local dealer only charged $600 for the same job. So found the cheapest offer and ended up taking it to Meineke and had the same job performed for $450... Moral of the story is, ask around if you feel you're getting ripped off. You probably are. __________________

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sugar'n'spice Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 18,978	Thanks for the tip!

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2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	wow

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2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Thanks for letting me know to never drive over there