First time customer at Dave's but thought I'd give the local guy a try. I wish I could give a negative 5 Star rating! I brought my college student daughters car (Honda Fit) in for repair because the A/C was not blowing cold. After what seemed liked a very fast diagnosis, I was told that the evaporator core, expansion valve, AC Temp Sensor/Probe and Receiver Drier needed to be replaced to the tune of $1,787.34. I said that I'd think about it since it is an older car, paid $34.67 for the diagnosis and left. Since I have always used the dealer for service, I took the car to Wilde Honda that same day. They checked the car and found a Schrader valve was leaking, replaced valve, recharged the system, checked again and all was ok. Total of $215.64! I have been driving the car for a week now and the air still blows nice and cold (thanks Nita at Wilde). When I stopped in today to discuss this at Dave's, I was told oh well sorry and would you like us to check it again? Really? I don't want you anywhere near my car. What if this had been my daughter going instead of me? She probably would have had the work done when it wasn't needed. I will never return to Dave's and I will let everyone know about my experience with this shop. Buyer beware!
What do you do when you suspect you need a new battery, but have a golf tee time very soon? Go to Dave's. What do you do when you lost your battery warrantee information? Not to worry: Dave's still had my information and saved me $$. Thanks Daves.
Another great experience with this upstanding, honest, fairly priced and friendly auto repair and service shop. I have recommended them to many friends and even out of town visitors and every single one has reported back positive experiences. They are busy but always have time to help when you come in. Karan, Dave, Jan, and staff will always go the extra mile for you.
So grateful to finally have an honest, knowledgeable and reliable team like the professional at Daves auto on speed dial when our "geriatric" vehicles need the care and attention only Daves can provide! Wouldn't think of trusting them anyone else!
If you are looking for honesty, high quality work and friendly service this is the place for you. I have been taking my car here for years and have never been disappointed.
As for the responses from the owner, a faulty reading from a leak detector shouldn't cost the consumer $1787 in missed diagnosed repairs. I believe it's a shops responsibility to keep their equipment in proper working condition (and checking again with the same faulty detector would still give the same faulty reading). Also, a slow leak should still show up when an air conditioning system is vacuumed down and held. If there is a leak, the system won't hold the vacuum (isn't this another way of seeing if the system HAS a leak)? Plus, the system was recharged, dye added and checked again for a leak. I am not saying that this was intentional but, it was very unprofessional. Either way is not acceptable plus the fact that no apology was given (except we can check it again) until I responded here nor was there an offer of a refund of the bad diagnostic charge.
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