Bob's truck needed U-joints and drive shaft. He wanted to take it to the place we went to 10 years ago. We both new where it was but no name. We found it, made an appt and arrived there Thursday morning at 9 am. When we go there it was the wrong place. We went in and the lady said, it would have to stay overnight. Bob said he was not leaving it overnight and was fussing about it as we walked out for her to snap a photo of the license plate. The Lady said we will call you and went back inside. Bob raised a ruckus, or as I call it a HISSY FIT.. he refuses to leave his baby anywhere overnight.
I went back inside and asked for the keys and she was really nice, and gave them back and said no problem. When we left Bob said the place I wanted is right behind this one. I followed him and he pulled in at Bills Automotive next to Bailey's Automotive. Bill popped out and ask if we needed help. He was super nice and when we explained what we needed he said Oh you want the other Bill, that is Bill Bailey next door, but he has retired because of health issues.
He said what do you need? I just had an appt cancel and am free. He said Oh, I can do the u-joints and drive shaft but you have to pick it up by 3 because I am closing early today.
We left the car, and by the time we got home, 10 minutes, the phone rang and he said what kind of problem are you having, there is nothing wrong with your u-joints or drive shaft. He said he would drive it and listen for the noise. (we had an estimate of 900.00 to replace that had nearly caused Bob to expire because he said it should be 300. Forgot to say, Bill said 200 for the job.
Bill called back and said he and his friend down at the other end could find nothing wrong with the truck. I said that is great, what is the charge for inspection. NOTHING was the answer, if I don't do work I don't charge. When we picked up the truck he refused adamantly the 20 dollar tip I offered him.
We MET THE ONLY HONEST MECHANIC On his planet! Plus he told me where to get my door on my Suv fixed and said his best friend runs the shop 2 door down and if he can't do the work, his friend can....
WE GET to KEEP our $900.00 and now know if we need help we can trust him to tell us the truth which is worth Millions! Thank you Bill
We also know that Tires Plus sold us 4 tires, did the 10 dollar inspection I required and LIED about what it needed. Which was nothing...Shame on Tires Plus. Bob said you lied and you did
