I want to start by saying that this will likely be the best one-star review I've ever given, and I would consider using Pete's Automotive again. However, I feel compelled to explain why I'm giving them a one-star rating instead of five.
I took my truck in for front-end work and four brand new tires. They did an excellent job on the front end, but I ran into issues with the tire balance. When I noticed a slight vibration after picking up my truck, I returned to let them know. Although the service manager, whom I really like, instructed them to re-balance my tires, it seemed like they were hesitant to address the issue thoroughly.
When I picked up my truck, they hadn't actually looked at the tire balance. Instead, I received vague explanations about why they couldn't check it. Frustrated, I took my truck to a tire shop, where I found out that the second tire they pulled off needed a significant amount of weight. The technician even mentioned that the weights probably fell off, as there was no way they could have missed that during the initial balancing.
Now, my truck drives perfectly after the rebalancing, but I ended up spending an additional $60 and my time that I shouldn't have had to if the technician had just balanced my tires correctly in the 2nd time. So while the front-end work was done well and my problem is fixed now, the inconvenience was disappointing.
Will I use them again? Yes, but I’ll definitely be paying closer attention to the repairs next time.
Oscar, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.
We're glad to hear the front end work met your expectations and that your truck is now driving the way it should. We also appreciate your kind words about our service manager.
At the same time, we're sorry to hear you were frustrated by the process surrounding the tire balance concern. We understand how disappointing it can be to spend additional time and money trying to resolve an issue after a repair.
Because we were not able to inspect the vehicle after the work performed by the tire shop, we can't say with certainty what caused the vibration or what they found during their inspection. However, we take feedback like this seriously and will be sharing your review with our team so we can discuss the experience and look for ways to improve our communication and service process moving forward.
We appreciate your honest feedback and are grateful that you'd consider giving us another opportunity in the future. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle.
- Pete's Automotive