Mechanic Black List

Welcome to Dan's Mechanic Blacklist. This is my chance to get out all my anger at the mechanics who have done me wrong. I am also leaving it open as a forum to all who wish to share. If you've been screwed, ripped off, or hassled by your mechanic, then please email me your tale of woe. There's no story too big or too small. Whether you hate your mechanic, or you just had one not-so-pleasant experience, I will post it here.

The Black Star Rating

Going to this mechanic has resulted in a general inconvienience.


This mechanic is not horrible, but an all-around pain in the ass.


This mechanic is very shifty. You probably want to go elsewhere.


Proceed with EXTREME caution! Not recommended.


Avoid this sleeze bag at all costs!

« Pep Boys »

Address: 818 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, IL
Rating:

Submitted by: Dan
Date of Incident: 1999
Type of Car: '96 Geo Metro

I was never really impressed by the service from Pep Boys. But I'd like to bring more attention to the quality of their auto accessories. More like lack of quality.

I purchased a replacement window crank handle and within a week of use, it fell apart. I also bought a compass for my car. When I opened up the packaging there was...this is no joke...a dead fly inside the packaging right along with the compass.

I should have taken this as a sign, but I did not, and put the compass in my car anyways. It never really worked right and never told me the right direction. What a piece of crap that was.

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