Pep Boys
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Burning Brakes
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From: Eagleville PA
Pep Boys
I'm curious about people's opinion of Pep Boys service.
Often I hear people say they won't take their cars there for work.
Would you...
Would you take your Vette there?
Would you take your Non-Vette there?
Would you not take anything there?
Do you buy parts there?
Thanks!
Often I hear people say they won't take their cars there for work.
Would you...
Would you take your Vette there?
Would you take your Non-Vette there?
Would you not take anything there?
Do you buy parts there?
Thanks!
Safety Car
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From: Marianna FL
Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
I'm curious about people's opinion of Pep Boys service.
Often I hear people say they won't take their cars there for work.
Would you...
Would you take your Vette there?
Would you take your Non-Vette there?
Would you not take anything there?
Do you buy parts there?
Thanks!
Often I hear people say they won't take their cars there for work.
Would you...
Would you take your Vette there?
Would you take your Non-Vette there?
Would you not take anything there?
Do you buy parts there?
Thanks!
No
Yes, I would not take anything there.
Mainly oil and wax.
Safety Car
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From: VA
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Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
I would not even bring my 5 yr old sons bike there. if that does not explain it good enough, go for it. You may have better luck than I did.
:yesnod: :cheers:
:yesnod: :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Park Texas
Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
A person would have to be completely out of their mind to take a Corvette to Pep Boys :eek:
Take a peek out back in their service department and look at the talent they hire :(
I will only buy oil, filters, and cleaning products there.
Take a peek out back in their service department and look at the talent they hire :(
I will only buy oil, filters, and cleaning products there.
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Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
As far as parts, I've had mixed results from them. They do seem to stock lots more stuff than Auto Zone or Advance auto. I recently purchased a coolant temp sensor from them, and had no problems with it. I did have a bad experience - once bought a driveshaft for a Dodge Caravan from them, got it home, and it was a used shaft, complete with old, dirty grease. My guess is that they got in a core and put it back on the shelf, or someone duped them into taking back a used item that should have been new.
As for the shop, I would not let ANYONE work on my Corvette - the only way to know something is done correctly is to do it yourself. If one day my arms are cut off and I had to take a vehicle to someone to have work done on it, it damn sure wouldn't be to Auto Zone! I would even go to a dealer before going there!
As for the shop, I would not let ANYONE work on my Corvette - the only way to know something is done correctly is to do it yourself. If one day my arms are cut off and I had to take a vehicle to someone to have work done on it, it damn sure wouldn't be to Auto Zone! I would even go to a dealer before going there!
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From: Weirsdale (outside of Ocala) Florida
Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
Double Heck NO
Heck NO
Might take my lawn mower there
Might buy oil or something........ No scratch that.... I'll stick with Walmart.
Pep boys is for 1986 Ford Escorts or Chevy Chevetts or Yugos. They are the fast food of fast car repair. You want fries with that oil change?
Heck NO
Might take my lawn mower there
Might buy oil or something........ No scratch that.... I'll stick with Walmart.
Pep boys is for 1986 Ford Escorts or Chevy Chevetts or Yugos. They are the fast food of fast car repair. You want fries with that oil change?
Burning Brakes
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From: Wichita, Ks, USA
Re: Pep Boys (OcalaGuy)
ABsolutley dont buy parts there! I was calling for an alternator yesterday. Orileys was 77. Pep boys was 110-- both were with exchange of another. Im staying clear of pep boys. :yesnod:
Instructor
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
I shopped at Pepboys for many years and only bought wax and cleaners but heard horror stories about there service work. I was really taken advantage of when they said that I needed a new A/C and that they would only replace the R12 with R 134 . My mistake, they charged me about $1200.00 and blew coolant all over the engine bay and under the hood. I had to make five trips back to them to get it working right. And the topper was it still made the noise that I took it to them to fix. The noise was the belt tensioner. I learned a very hard lesson. IMHO stay away from Pepboys they have no idea what they are doing. I will not set foot in any Pepboys stores.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Re: Pep Boys (Pete Clough)
What they all said.
No service, ever. They had to install 3 compressors on my Montana minivan before it would cool. Then they tried to charge me for all the additional freon they used to get it right. They also caused a leak in a power steering hose trying to get the thing in and out so many times. The techs ( :lol: ) are the bottom ofd the barrell. I raised hell in the store and wouldnt leave until they treated mew fairly and compensated me for my inconvence and aggrivation!!! :mad
I would buy some cleaners and simple parts that I would install myself. Stay away!!! :nono:
[Modified by cerby, 9:23 PM 12/10/2001]
No service, ever. They had to install 3 compressors on my Montana minivan before it would cool. Then they tried to charge me for all the additional freon they used to get it right. They also caused a leak in a power steering hose trying to get the thing in and out so many times. The techs ( :lol: ) are the bottom ofd the barrell. I raised hell in the store and wouldnt leave until they treated mew fairly and compensated me for my inconvence and aggrivation!!! :mad
I would buy some cleaners and simple parts that I would install myself. Stay away!!! :nono:
[Modified by cerby, 9:23 PM 12/10/2001]
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Re: Pep Boys (cerby)
What they all said.
No service, ever. They had to install 3 compressors on my Montana minivan before it would cool. Then they tried to charge me for all the additional freon they used to get it right.
No service, ever. They had to install 3 compressors on my Montana minivan before it would cool. Then they tried to charge me for all the additional freon they used to get it right.
Safety Car
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From: Long Island, NY
Re: Pep Boys (adamw1979)
I wouldn't get the car serviced there, but I do buy misc parts from them.
Even with the parts, it is best to know part numbers you need. For example, I needed AC Delco FR5LS spark plugs and they got that order correct. ;)
Vic
Even with the parts, it is best to know part numbers you need. For example, I needed AC Delco FR5LS spark plugs and they got that order correct. ;)
Vic
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Re: Pep Boys (Vic'89)
Pep Boys is where I picked up the Rapidfire plugs when the dealer had none. I only purchase some things not all. Oil, filters, coolant..... On a personal note, I hate the way they're starting to "rice" the joint. :rolleyes:
I have a mechanic so no need to use the service dept. ;)
I have a mechanic so no need to use the service dept. ;)
