Paid $222 for A/C service and cabin air filter replacement because the... read more Paid $222 for A/C service and cabin air filter replacement because the air vent smells bad when I turn on the A/C. It still smells bad after 1 week of service.
I visited IMA Motorwerke for a Prepurchase Vehicle Inspection. There w... read more I visited IMA Motorwerke for a Prepurchase Vehicle Inspection. There were a bunch of fault codes that could not be figured out as well as a vibration for a previous inspection. While I did receive a report with comments and recommended work, it did not get to the heart of what I originally requested. When I asked and followed up, nothing additional was found. It was not until I took the vehicle for an inspection following vehicle purchase that I learned of a host of issues that were not previously identified. There was an exhaust leak, the vibration at the rear of the vehicle was a much larger issue requiring additional diagnosis, the headlight seals were busted, and the remaining fault codes rendered parts of the vehicle inoperable. Had I known the majority of these issues beforehand, I would not have purchased the vehicle. It is disappointing that I was charged $332.80 for the comments and recommendations that I received, and the saving grace for the issues that allowed me to get from under the purchase from another mechanic’s shop for free.
I am new to the state of Maryland as of February 2022, and initially r... read more I am new to the state of Maryland as of February 2022, and initially received an inspection a year ago with Columbia Auto. With the first inspection, my vehicle failed due to tinted windows. I requested that the tent be removed, and the mechanic informed me that they were not able to do so, and agreed to pass inspection, although the tinted windows would remain. Instead of suggesting that I find another place to have the tint removed. With the second inspection on March 10, 2023, the vehicle failed due to the ticket windows again. Again the inspection Failed due to the tint in the windows. The mechanic decided not to let the inspection pass and told me that the mechanics license would be at risk if he allowed this to pass. This did not seem to be the issue back in March of last year. Therefore, wanting to charge me $150 to have the tint removed. I am not happy with the fact that this mechanic shop was not consistent with processing the inspection. I will take my vehicle to have the tint removed and pay half of the price someplace else. I have no issue that state regulations require that the tint should be removed. I just don’t like inconsistency and dishonesty with shops. I will notify the DMV of the issue and whoever else needs to be notified. I also choose not to use the shop in the future. I will not recommend any of my family members or friends to do so as well.
