Midas

These gentlemen are fantastic, real hard working, honest Americans that treat you like family. Suggest and fix what needs to be done to keep your family as safe as if, your family were their own. Fast and friendly and even funny, be real with them and they will be real with you. Thank you Ed and crew for all you do to keep my family and I safe!

One because I had to. Every single person that was in the waiting room had more problems with their car, than what they came in for. The bait n’switch would work, if they didn’t try to scheme so hi. You come in for a tire special or a brake special and they get you in there
to sell you other stuff. Then they put the notes on the car fax report that you need all this stuff, so if you try to sell your car the false needs are there. I do not know if its true, the guy in the supermarket told me. Its like young kids out of high school trying to act street smart. its so blatant.

I’ve been going to these guys for almost 10 years, starting back when I used to live much closer to them. I’ve kept going because, well, they’re the first repair place that hasn’t screwed me over.
Yea, it’s pricey, but so is every other auto place that actually does the work they say they’re doing. They get their parts from auto part stores — they do not set the prices on that stuff and don’t have control over it. You don’t want to pay as much? Go buy your own parts and bring them in. I’ve done it before, and it can save a shitload of money. It’s not a big deal to them because they don’t make money on the parts anyway — labor is where the $$$ is for shops like this. Also, if you go to their website, they have various coupons available.
In the time I’ve been going to these guys, I’ve brought in about 8 different vehicles for a plethora of work — exhaust, oil changes, radiator, brakes, tires, alignments, suspension work, routine maintenance. You name it, I’ve had it done. Each and every time, they have taken the time to explain to me what would be involved, how long it would take, and what each and every thing would cost. There have been repairs that were into the 4-​figure range and totally not within my budget. Once I explained that, I was able to discuss with them what was absolutely necessary and what could safely be put off a little longer. I was never guilted into anything. I get the printed estimate and then have the option to go price-​hunt. I always end up going back and getting the work done there.
The guys working there are a little rough around the edges, but they know what they’re doing when it comes to cars.

I used to go to this shop for regular repair jobs for my car because it’s very close to my home. But a few times of engagements with them made me decide not to go there anymore because they would rip you off.
The most important thing for me in selecting a auto shop is honesty. I know it’s a hard commodify in this industry, but at least they should try and be 80% honest. But this Midas shop just wants to rob you.
About a year ago, I went to the shop for a regualr fuel change. They told me that I needed a new battery, which would be something like $ 200. Since my car was only 3 years old, I took it with a grain of salt anad took it to Auto Zone and asked them to take a test on my battery. Auto Zone told me that my battery was perfectly fine. And I am still driving with my original battery right now.
A few months ago, I took my car to Midas again for brake service. They changed the brake pads and drums on the 2 rear wheels for about $ 350 and suggested to change them for the front wheels too, for about $ 450. I didn’t do it. A few days later I took it to another shop to have the front wheels changed with $ 250 — $ 200 cheaper than Midas!
With these kinds of tricks, they may pull it a few times. But I will never use their shop anymore.

0 stars for this place. Gave me an estimate of $ 2k for a brake job. Total parts would have been about $ 130. 0 stars for customer service as well.