Went in to troubleshoot a hop in the rear axle. Their people said the ... read more Went in to troubleshoot a hop in the rear axle. Their people said the assembly was in need of a rebuild. This repair took two weeks after making a deposit on parts. Total cost was over $3500. In driving the vehicle after the repair was complete, a noise appeared which wasn’t there before. After reporting this to the them, I was told it was normal and it would go away. Never having heard of this condition after a differential rebuild, I thought it may be a vehicle specific normality. In contacting the manufacturer of the gear set, it was revealed that this in fact was not normal and the new gear set was destroyed as a result of improper installation. Their management informed me that they were too busy to look at it at the time. After several weeks, I was able to get an appointment to have them check the assembly. The vehicle sat at their shop for 3 weeks before I was able to get anyone from Ace transmission to answer their phone or return a call. I was then informed that they couldn’t fix it and that 26% of the total cost would be refunded. 2 weeks later the vehicle was recovered from their shop still not repaired. This “repair shop” effectively deprived me of my vehicle for the nearly the entire summer, cost me hundreds of dollars in alternate transportation on top of the $3500+ repair bill, and the vehicle still isn’t fixed. I found out too late that I wasn’t by any means the first victim. Someone I randomly met (yes, randomly met) on a job site described a similar issue with Ace transmission. After they get your money, you’re on your own. If you value your money, the safe repair of your vehicle, and your time, don’t go here.
Easily the best diagnostic guys in Knoxville.
followed up with owner as a result of an encounter he had today with m... read more followed up with owner as a result of an encounter he had today with my son who parked in the wrong lot. A note was left on our windshield, and the owner proceeded to express their anger and displeasure by physically pressing his chest into my son, holding the car door closed and then standing in front of the car as to attempt to not allow him to leave the lot. The assistant manager had to come out to encourage the owner to stop the aggressive behavior. My son called the police who followed up. When I went to follow up with the owner to determine the facts and a possible resolution I found the owners responses and insults consistent with someone who made a mistake and didn't want to admit it. This tells me and others alot about the owner and the business he expects people to patron. My advice is to consider other shops like CBA Christian Brothers Automotive a few doors down on Kingston Pike. I have done business there several times and your treated with professionalism and respect. Choices have consequences and since I was treated with the same behavior as my son was I felt compelled to review. Try CBA Christian Brothers Auto you'll have better results with less drama.
