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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:44:44 -0500 From: "dsr" <DSR111nopsamigy.net> Subject: Re: PepBoys' and their shoddy service
Unfortunately, I think you're all correct. I've had (and have known others) that have had similar problems. I also used to know a guy that worked as a mechanic for Pep Boys. Let me just say this... His car burned to the ground because he didn't think he needed to get a fuel leak fixed. If that's how they treat their own cars, how do you think they'll treat yours? "RCW" <mailnopsamwannabesued.com> wrote in message news:38ad566e.5851874nopsam125.85.9... > I think PepBoys has lots of inept and/or dishonest employees. My > "computerized" front end alignment was rigged to make the numbers come > to within the factory specs. > > After the alignment, the front tires wore badly on the inside edges. > I checked the suspension and found that the camber adjustment was > rusted solid. > > Rather than mess with that problem, I believe the alignment guy just > rigged the alignment sensors to make the machine read out the "right" > numbers. He collected his fee and my tires wore out 6 months later. > > My son lives 3000 miles away from me. After being swindled by one of > their shops near him, he too has sworn off PepBoys. The problem > appears to be nationwide. > > RCW
