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6:52 pm EDT

Kwik Kar bad company

I went to get an AC Diagnostic check on 8-11-10. I was charged $99.34. On 8-12-10, I was back because I had no air. I called Kwik Kar, and the mechanic said well we didn't charge you for the air we put in already. I asked him what does a Diagnostic Check provide. The mechanic admitted he didn't check for any leaks. (Remember, I got a Diagnostic check.) He said, "I will put the vehicle on the machine and the problem will be detected". I left with air. On 8-13-10, I was back with no air, the so called mechanic said, I am not sure what is wrong, but we will fix it. It was 100 degrees outside so I said, well I need an oil change too. After the oil change, the mechanic said, "well"you have two large leaks in the PS pump and the EV Evaporator", and gave me an estimate of $477.83.
The Oil change was $36.11, but the receipt says Washer fluid and brake fluid were added. I checked when I got home and they both were empty.

What kind of company is this!

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My car air conditioner was not working. I took it to Kwik kar at this address. They told me that it was the evaporator and suggested some one very close to them that could replace it. It was replaced at a cost of over $1200.00. It did not fix the problem. It turned out to be a leaky valve that was losing refrigerant, which should have been found and fixed...

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6:45 am EDT

Kwik Kar damaged my car

I have been coming to this place for years. I recently had a routine oil change and then they damaged my car. I won't get into any details but let's just say there is now thousands of $$$ (5, 600) in repairs needed to my car as a result of their negligence. Furthermore, I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. They MAY have decent customer service skills (or so they claim); but their technicians are 2nd rate at best. Not only did they damage my car--they will not take responsibility. When you see this place and think about getting a repair or oil change...just keep on driving. Stay very far away

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me1989
Denison, US
Mar 30, 2022 11:48 pm EDT
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I had something identical happen to me with the same company. Got an oil change, 1 month and 2 days later my engine in my 5 year old (2017) car blows as a result of them not properly installing my oil filter and my vehicle leaked the oil out. They say it was a "timing issue" but guess what, that "timing issue" that was triggered was due to oil starvation. They keep saying sorry its not our fault. I have to obtain an attorney, damages were approx $9,029. They state their cameras show they did nothing wrong... cameras will NOT show them installing the filter because of where its located (hard to reach spot).

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Sep 23, 2011 9:16 am EDT

They damaged my car too. I went in for an oil change. My car's sealer was loose but when I left it was bent all the way out. They said it was like that when I hot there, but I know it wasn't. Even one guy said it wasn't damaged to that degree. However, they showed me a tape that they said showed a man pointing to the damaged. The problem is when they opened my door on the tape, my sealer isn't like it does when I opened my door, it's sticks and scratches my door. It didn't do that before.

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6:35 am EDT

Kwik Kar warning

Be very, very careful, and trust no one. I took my vehicle in to this shop, and left directions for specific services. When I returned the manager had approved doing additional and unapproved services. He "swore" he called my cell phone for approval, and left a message. Needless to say, I never received a phone call or message on my cell (which was with me all day) Then, 2 months later when my transmission went out, my mechanic informed me the fluid level was filled to twice the normal level. Want to guess as to whether they drained by transmission before replacing the fluid? I dislike being taken advantage of, a bit less than I like being lied to. This place, and the charlatan that runs it, is a plague. Avoid it like one.

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10:13 am EDT

Kwik Kar they broke my car door handle

I'm a new resident to Texas just moved here from Ga. So I had to get the car saftey and emissions test done so I could register my car in Texas. I took it to Kwik Kar. I was seated for while in the waiting room. When another couple came in for the same test and came and went. Naturally at that point I was wondering why my test was taking so long. I and the person with me looked through the glass and saw the guy messing around with my car door. He came in sometime later and said the car passed and took payment for the test. He then drove the car around to the front. I tried to open my car door only to find the door handle loose and not able to open the door. We told the guy who did the test and he was rather unresponsive. So we left and called the manager and were told the general manager would called us to address the issue. He did the next day and said they were not going to cover the cost of the damages their employee caused. I now have to have someone enter to

the car from the passenger side and reach over to open my door from the inside or I have to enter from the passenger side and crawl over. I feel this company should cover the cost to fix my door handle. Nice how a saftey test can manage to make your car less safe! Some welcome to Texas!

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4:38 pm EDT
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Kwik Kar broke my door handle!

I'm a new resident to Texas just moved here from Ga. So I had to get the car saftey and emissions test done so I could register my car in Texas. I took it to Kwik Kar. I was seated for while in the waiting room. When another couple came in for the same test and came and went. Naturally at that point I was wonderinmg why my test was taking so long. I and the person with me looked through the glass and saw the guy messing around with my car door. He came in sometime later and said the car passed and took payment for the test. He then drove the car around to the front. I tried to open my car door only to find the door handle loose and not able to open the door. We told the guy who did the test and he was rather unresponsive. So we left and called the manager and were told the general manager would called us to address the issue. He did the next day and said they were not going to cover the cost of the damages their employee caused. I now have to have someone enter the car from the passenger side and reach over to open my door from the inside or I have to enter from the passenger side and crawl over. I feel this company should cover the cost to fix my door handle. Nice how a saftey test can manage to make your car less safe! Some welcome to Texas!

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Maria Teresa Arbelaez
Katy, US
May 26, 2011 4:35 am EDT

One week ago, I took my car to the store located at 1690 South Fry Road
South Fry @ Chateau Bend in Katy, TX 77450. My IPOD was stolen. Police report filed. The owner said they will not to pay. I will take them to court. I will file a complaint at the BBB.

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Kwik Kar shoddy service

I took my car in for a oil change. First they tried to install t he wrong oil filter, then argued when I called them on it. Made me wait 45 minutes while the right one was delivered. Didnt check any other fluid levels and didn't lube it. When I called them on it they tried to convince me I was mistaken until another employee admitted he forgot. VERY DISHONEST and DISREPUTABLE LOCATION. B e very careful . If I hadn't been attentive to what they were trying to pull they would have got away with it.TELL EVERYONE TO AVOID THIS LOCATION.

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macrojer
Argyle, US
May 28, 2013 3:13 pm EDT

I also have had very bad service and dishonesty from this location. Beware also of hidden charges. When I got a transmission flush last year, my car was leaking oil when I got home, only to find the filter was half tight and leaking all over. If I would have drove somewhere far, my engine would have been toast. Which brings us to today. Really, I'm the idiot for going back there, but I did like how they would check to see if your tires would pass inspection as you drove up. I knew I had one tire that was close, so I thought I would take it there. When I arrived there were two vehicles ahead in line. So the guy(manager:we will get to that later) had me pull into a spot and did not check the tires. About 20 minutes later he comes inside to tell me one of my tires didn't have adequate tread and that it would not pass inspection and hands me my keys. I say ok, I knew it may be an issue. When I get about halfway home I realize my insurance card is no longer on my dash. So I drive back up there and ask the same guy for my insurance card and he says he gave it to me, i say no..you get the picture. He won't even go look inside, and when I finally convince him to, he comes out and says "you must have dropped it" and hands it back to me. C'mon now, I've worked in plenty of places to know you just don't talk to customers like this. When I call him on it, I must have struck a real nerve with him because he calls the Argyle PD, and lies to them saying I am being irate and won't leave, yada yada. This is a bold faced lie, the employee was being far more confrontational than I.
Truth be told, the whole conversation was under two minutes I am sure. So I say I'll wait for the PD since I know there en route. They come, pat me down like a common criminal, and then let me go after hearing my story. This sorta thing just should not have happened.

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jnjgouge
US
Jan 09, 2011 10:20 pm EST

I've traded at this location for years and I've gotten to know the manager/owner(Tom) very well. He'd never tolerate such actions or the response received by this patron. If this situation was brought to his attention, he would've handled it much different. You should contact him rather than make a defenseless post. I drive 16, miles to have my car worked on by this location, because I can trust the service I get.

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I took in my car to get one of the front light bulb replaced, and on that same evening after they had replaced it, the low beams on both lights would not work. I took it back for them to fix it a week later, and they could not seem to find the problem. They suggested that I go to an electrial shop to get it looked at. Why should I incur a debt of $200 or...

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I would like to share my recent experiences for my auto repairs at Kwik Kar Lube & Tune #114 at 12380 Barker Cypress Rd at 290 in Cypress, TX . The owner is Albert Lee and his family. His current Better Business Bureau rating is currently unsatisfactory. My current BBB complaint ID# is 6952149. I have also filed a complaint with the Texas Attorney General...

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Kwik Kar horrible place

I lost my wheel lock so instead of going thru the hassle of ordering one i figured it was easier taking my car to this kwik kar and for them to remove it. I ask the manager (or owner?) i it is possible, he ask the mechanic and says yes, gets my keys and takes my car in the shop. The mechanic works on it and in 10 minutes its done. I go inside and they charge me 80 dollars! yes 8 0! they charged me with one hour of labor! and they give me all the BS that the airtols he bought are expensive and bla bla bla. I explain how i am supposed to pay for labor alone, regardless of what they use to remove it. I talked to the owner and explained how they never told me a price before they worked on the car, he said they never say the price of the job, what a shop.

After some complaining they were rood and did not understand anything i was saying. They just opened the place like 5 days before i went and the service is that bad, man they are going out of business this is just ridiculous, they have no concept of treating the customer well.

Do not go there! there are many shops closer around which i have gone to all of them and service is 10000 times better!

Horrible horrible place!

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Dec 31, 2011 1:23 am EST

I called a day ahead to schedule the replacememt of my Valve cover gaskets. When I arrived the mechanic asked me "where are the valve cover gaskets located?" I instructed him that the gaskets are underneath the hood of the car. I was then asked to show him where specifically the position of the gaskets. (I am a female and an educator not a male mechanic) I suppose it was a good thing that I googled the position of the part prior to going in for the repair. needless to say, I declined the repair and took my car to another car care company. Scary, right? By the way, this is the same company who told me two weeks earlier, while performing my oil change, that my gaskets were leaking. I called back to complain to the manager, but he has not returned my call, it has been over 7 hours ago. I will cease from allowing them to change my oil!

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gooddriver
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Jun 03, 2016 8:29 am EDT
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This is an extremely horrible place! I went with my little daughter for state inspection, we checked in and then waited there from 3:40pm until 5:35pm, all people in waiting room were gone one by one and they shut the front door at around 4:50pm. It is ridiculous that nobody was working in state inspection area since about 4pm and they left my car and us alone. My daughter lost patient and I went to ask the manager when my car would be ready, he kind of forgot us and asked me what was my car and where it was, then he lied to me his computer was down, I believe he is liar because I saw they were inspecting cars when I was waiting. At this moment my daughter completely lost patient and she wanted to go home, I blamed her, then terrible thing happened, the manager yielded at me to go out or he would call police right away.

This store is at 8716 Ohio Drive, Plano TX75024 near 121 highway.

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TedI67
US
Jun 03, 2016 8:29 am EDT

had my new sequoia wash here and reported damage to owner. Owner said to come back and show him the damage to assess and then ran it through again for free to come out with even more damage on it now. He denied any faulty equipment on their part, he denied any liability and says for me to basically get lost. He boasted his 20 years of experience (?). I am pissed bc I perceive him as a liar and a thief now. He told me that my damages were caused by a toll booth poll. I HAVEN'T BEEN THROUGH A TOLL BOOTH. I am not a trouble maker and don't look for experiences like this in any way shape or form. I plan to let everyone I know in Lewisville know that they are bad place to do business with.

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Oldy
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Jun 03, 2016 8:29 am EDT

I went into the Kwik Kar location to get an oil change only where I was told that the price was $79.00 to get that service done. They did an oil change and said that I also need an air filter and wind sheild wipers which I agreed that they could do. Later on that night my service engine light came on and I also discover that my windshield wipers blades also didn't work which they fixed them when I returned up there whit the problems that I had. When I went to get my sister that night I discovered these problems because after they had finished the work on my car I went straight home to do other things.Later on that night I discovered that my check engine light and my wind shield wipers blade were not working but the business at already closed for that evening, so I went back early that morning and because the light had went off they said that it was nothing that they could do and that my car being a 1995 Lexus was to old to go on some machine and told me to take it to Auto Zone so that they can put it on the machine. When I went to Auto Zone they also said that their machine does not go back that far. Now my car is running bad, and I've Never, Never had a problem with my check engine light coming on until your company call themselves doing a simple oil change to my car. This is my only way of getting around especially since a bus do not run in my area and I am on a limited income. I don't know what type of shabby work that they did to cause so much of a problem but I feel that they are responsible to fix my car back.

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David
Flower Mound, US
Feb 02, 2009 4:54 pm EST

I worked part time at a Kwik Kar in Valley Ranch and got kicked off the schedual because i was attending
automotive school. The ower knew I was looking for full time, never told me he was letting me go.
I recently called him now that that I graduated in '08. Simply told me he hired a guy with 4 years
experience at another kwik kar last week. He knew I had over 8 years in the automotive field, and have been
out of work since Oct of last year.

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Punky
May 27, 2008 2:22 pm EDT

Most if not all companies have to maintain a minimum charge to cover costs of business - insurance, tools, shop, etc. Most times it has to be clearly posted. Maybe all you're guilty of is blindness.

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Kwik Kar terrible experience!

I took my car in to have my oil changed in November 2007. During the course of driving I noticed my oil was leaking, so I took it to a Ford dealership to see if I had an oil leak. After inspection, the Ford dealership informed me there were holes in the oil filter and it looked as if the person that changed my oil last cranked the filer with a wrench to tighten it. I contact the owner of Crystal Car Wash & Kwik Kar Lube - Ben Park on a few different occasions, informed him of the situation and asked to be reimbursed for the inspection of my vehicle at Ford $97.00 + tax + oil change $30. and my car rental $40. I proposed we settle for $150 flat. Ben conducted his own investigation and informed me today that the problem could of not been from when I had my oil changed at his facility.

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Geno Provost
US
Jul 11, 2023 5:55 pm EDT
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Had 1500 worth of work done.Insurance for the warranty doesn't even answer.It has cost me more to fix everything that I got told was replaced.Plugs and coils, Intake.Work was done in Amarillo Texas.I believe it has been a year.I am now in Colorado.

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Geno Provost
US
Apr 15, 2023 10:14 am EDT
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Had 1500 dollars of work done in Amarillo Texas it started messing up when I got to Colorado 8 months ago was given the warranty phone number and they sent me to a Kwik car in Colorado that is no longer open and now the warranty phone number is no longer working.Was told by the warranty company that my warranty was 2 years now nothing from anyone

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Aaron
US
Feb 04, 2023 5:31 am EST

Hi I lived in dodge city,Kansas and worked for the location there quite a few years back and been trying to get my money they still owe me from working there. I had to leave suddenly and never received the pay I had coming. I really need that paycheck. I'm Aaron Thomas and my number is [protected]

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Sylvie2
US
Nov 04, 2018 12:19 pm EST

I went at Kwik Kar wash at Esters Rd and

Pioneer in Irving Tx and I put my $10 and I get a $3 cash back because I choose $7
super wash but they machine didn't work. I need my refund of $7 back please. My name is Sylvie Masemo here are my number is [protected].

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Karen Zimman
McKinney, US
Sep 19, 2018 11:58 pm EDT

I went to get an oil change and I said regular oil and the manager Austin put synthetic and started yelling at me and just charged me for synthetic instead of regular oil price terrible place to go to and management is terrible especially when he yelling at an employee not good whatsoever will not go there

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Hua Deng
US
Sep 02, 2018 7:47 am EDT

I went to do a State Inspection today. And the inspector called me "Asian" with my name right on his screen. The shop is 305 Legacy Dr., Plano, Texas 75023, Inspector's name Derek Vickrey.

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Nathan Adams
US
Aug 20, 2018 10:24 am EDT

I worked Kwik Kar both in Spring and Hemptead Texas. I decided to leave for a job closer to home and I have not received my last paycheck due in February. Nor did I get reimbursed $100.00 for uniform cost taken out of my check. I have spoke to the Manager Pete several times without any resolution. I am simply trying to receive what is owe to me.

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Karen Zimman
McKinney, US
Aug 17, 2017 4:19 pm EDT

Terrible service

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SGHS
garland, US
Jun 08, 2011 1:49 am EDT

I had my car washed and paid for far more than basic. I received a car back with a filthy interior and interiot and exterior glass. new ownership ignored BBB complaint. Do no patronize for wash or car repair or inspection. I have heard rumor the sell fake inspection. stickers.

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Kwik Kar reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Feb 12, 2008. The latest review Oil pan plug hole and oil plug were stripped from oil change at your service center was posted on Apr 9, 2024. The latest complaint wrongful diagnosis was resolved on Feb 21, 2013. Kwik Kar has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 91 reviews. Kwik Kar has resolved 6 complaints.
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