Friday, October 18, 2013

Another Buyer Beware Warning-Treadquarters in Newport News, Virginia

   Yes, I'm back with another "buyer beware" post. To make a long story short, I went to Treadquarters Auto Care Center, in Newport News, VA. To say the least, this shop is a major rip-off. I think they may have flunked the "Business Ethics" part of their business school curriculum.

My complaint against this auto shop is: I was charged for services that they did not complete. When I addressed my concerns with them, they clearly tried to run a game on me. When I took my vehicle into their shop to get a wheel alignment, they were supposed to provide me with a "before and after" printout. They said they didn't have this printout because, the printer didn't work. They also told me that the mechanic who supposedly worked on my vehicle was not available because he stepped out.

When I told them that I took my vehicle to another mechanic, and they checked my alignment, and provided me with a printout, proving that the alignment had not been done, they insisted that they had. I knew they hadn't, and asked for my money back. They refused to give it back to me, and became rude. We tried to talk to the manager, and he brushed us off.

Next, I will prove that Treadquarters is a rip-off company, and that they fraud their customers and brush them off. The following document is their BBB rating:
http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business-reviews/brake-service/monro-muffler-brake-inc-in-rochester-ny-6000929

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Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

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Phone: (800) 876-6676View Additional Phone Numbers200 Holleder PkwyRochesterNY 14615http://www.monro.com
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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.
Factors that lowered the rating for Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. include:
  • 1124 complaints filed against business
  • Failure to respond to 1080 complaints filed against business
  • Overall complaint history with BBB
Our file contains a pattern of complaints from consumers who report problems with repairs, and unsatisfactory performance. The company has responded to some complaints by offering an explanation of their position or an adjustment.

Customer Complaints SummaryRead complaint details

1124 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 362 closed in last 12 months
Complaint TypeTotal Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues95
Billing/Collection Issues42
Delivery Issues12
Guarantee/Warranty Issues21
Problems with Product/Service954
Total Closed Complaints1124



Additional Information

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BBB file opened: September 07, 1993Business started: 01/01/1957Business started locally: 01/01/1978
Business Management
Mr. Robert Gross, President & CEO
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Terry Haschmann, Director of Customer Service
Business Category
BRAKE SERVICEAUTO SERVICESTIRE DEALERSAUTO REPAIR & SERVICE
Alternate Business Names
AutotireMonro Muffler #147Monro Muffler and BrakeMonro Muffler and Brake ServiceMonro Muffler Brake Svc.Monro Muffler Brake, IncorporatedMonro Muffler/BrakeMonro Muffler/Brake & ServiceMonro Muffler/Speedy Auto #210Monroe MufflerMr. Tire, incPro AutoSpeedy Auto Service By MonroTire BarnTire WarehouseTread Quarters Discount Tires
Industry Tips
Auto mechanics and shops -- selectingAuto Repairs





Notice, they have an F rating. This is the lowest BBB rating a business can ever have. 


Do not take your vehicle to this establishment. They can only get away with ripping people off who let them. 
Spread the word to everyone. BBB offers this information to share with and warn consumers, so they will not be harmed by these blood-sucking leaches.