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  Auto Select, Inc.

  PO Box 863 Wausau, WI 54402-0863

  
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  Auto Select, Inc.

  3333 East Express Ct Appleton, WI 54915-3278

  
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  Auto Select, Inc.

  1302 N Richmond St Appleton, WI 54914-3548

  
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  Auto Select, Inc.

  424 W Northland Ave Appleton, WI 54911-1926

  
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  Auto Select, Inc.

  6205 Schofield Ave Schofield, WI 54476-4348

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/24/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Very expensive. Paid $838 for 2 windshield wipers, an oil change, and transmission fluid change. And a free tire rotation. 415 in ****** labor. 104 for the filter, 60 for 7 quarts of fluid and 27 for ****** additive, whatever that is. Never asked for it and zero idea if I got it or what it does.Wanted 340 for a coolant part that online that costs 124. Didn't pay it.30 for "shop supplies, environmental costs, and disposal fees. BS.They start out fair, but once you're a customer, they s**** you. Say something on social media? Blocked me-no response.I no longer trust them.and, when I add the the bill, I get 40 bucks less than they charged me.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/27/2025

  Dear H363137**3238313831H Representative,
  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We take customer feedback very
  seriously and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the services performed and address
  the concerns raised.
  Customer Visit and Services Performed:
  On the date of service, the customer, **** arrived at our repair facility around 10:00 AM
  with a scheduled appointment for the following services:
  ? Oil change
  ? Tire rotation
  ? Windshield wiper blade replacement
  ? Transmission fluid and filter service
  ? Lack of heat inspection
  Our team began working on the vehicle around 10:30 AM. During the inspection, we
  identified the cause of the heating issue and contacted *** at 11:38 AM to discuss the
  necessary repair. *** approved the additional repair; however, the required part would
  not be available until the following day. *** elected to schedule the additional repair
  for a later date.
  Clarification of Services and Charges:
  We want to provide a clear breakdown of the services performed and the associated
  costs:
  ? Oil Change & Tire Rotation: Both were requested and performed as
  scheduled.
  ? Wiper Blades: We replaced the front wiper blades as requested.
  ? Cooling System Diagnostic: As part of the lack of heat inspection, we
  diagnosed the issue, identified the failed part, and provided a repair quote.
  o We acknowledge that the initial part quote was incorrect. Upon
  recognizing the discrepancy, we immediately verified the correct part and
  provided *** with a revised, more affordable price.
  
  ? Transmission Filter and *************************** was performed as
  requested.
  o The vehicle in question requires a higher-than-average amount of labor
  hours for the transmission service, which is reflected in the labor charge.
  
  o We also used a transmission additive as part of our standard
  recommendation for vehicles with higher transmission failure rates.
  This additive is intended to extend the transmission&#**;s life and
  reliability.
  o While we make this recommendation as part of our best practices, we
  acknowledge that we could have provided more detailed information to
  *** about the additives purpose prior to service.
  
  Billing and Pricing Clarification:
  To help reduce ***s repair costs, we applied $35 in customer reward points toward
  the final bill.
  Regarding the $40 discrepancy mentioned by **** we have thoroughly reviewed the
  invoice and confirmed that the total reflects the services performed, including the
  application of the reward points. We would be happy to provide a detailed, itemized
  invoice to demonstrate the accuracy of the charges.
  Customer Service and Social Media:
  We strive to maintain open communication with all customers. If *** experienced any
  difficulty reaching us through social media, we sincerely apologize. We have no policy of
  blocking customers and are committed to addressing all concerns directly.
  Conclusion:
  We take pride in providing high-quality service and transparency in our pricing. We
  regret any misunderstanding or miscommunication that may have occurred. We are
  happy to provide further clarification or documentation as needed.
  Thank you for the opportunity to address this matter.
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* ******
  General Manager
  H32383333353037**H
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/27/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 
  
  Regards,
  
  ****** ********
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/27/2024

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Company has a reputation of being untrustworthy. I was quoted and scheduled an alignment. After I towed my vehicle to the location Im informed that there would be additional cost that was not included over the phone. Once I made the advisor aware of this issue he immediately got upset and and retuned my keys and refused me services. Business is only mad they cant take advantage of the this customer. As i made him aware normal practices wouldnt include a cost for a shake down.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/03/2024

  I am responding to a complaint issued by ****** *********. ****** stated our business had a reputation of being untrustworthy- this could not be further from the truth. We have thousands of ******** likes & an overall rating on 4.8 out 5 stars on ******. Also we have had very few BBB complaints over 24 years of business. WE are not perfect, but always try to do our best to correct any problems that occur. On 9/27/24, Mr. ********* had scheduled a wheel alignment for his vehicle. He stated he had towed his vehicle in for repairs, it was driven in. He was quoted over the phone a price of $99.99 for a wheel alignment(our standard price). On his arrival he stated he had installed parts- We explained if parts are installed there may be an additional cost(+$30) for the alignment if adjustment points are too far out of adjustment range due to the way parts were installed & additional time is required. He did not agree with this upcharge. He went on to tell us that he had his spare tire on the vehicle because the ball joint was rubbing on the inside of the original wheel. He also stated that he had a castle nut on one of the parts he installed that he could not fully tighten. This led to a discussion that there was a problem with installation, possible wrong new parts or another underlying problem, therefore an alignment could not be performed in this condition. We discussed with him that we should perform a proper & thorough inspection to locate the cause of problem(s). He did not think there should be charge for this service- Most profesional shops do charge for this service due to the time involved to do it properly. He initially agreed to the inspection, but stated he would never come back & would give us a bad review. At that point we knew we could not provide the service he was looking for & declined servicing his vehicle. We did not create a repair order or bring his vehicle into our shop. Again, we tried to help Mr. ********** but regret we were unable to solve his problem on his terms.

  Sincerely,

  **** *********- Owner, Auto Select of ******* Point 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/03/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  I was told the alignment was going to be $145 then an $60 in case the alignment couldnt be done. No where in those quotes does it come close to what youre saying. Nor does it give the customer any peace of mind theyre in good hands. You said yourself $100 alignment not $200. This vehicle has a troubling list of repairs done by auto select and frankly from the receipts and ongoing issues with the vehicle that work is not something worth bragging about. We shouldnt have to fall victim to financial burdens because we trusted you to do adequate work. 
  

  By the way your manager is clearly a liar because I told him I wanted the associates name that I spoke to over the phone so I can have a conversation with the owner as further business will be put on hold until then. NEVER did I claim to leave a bad review. Integrity, honor, transparency, trustworthiness. Just to list a few characteristics of good leadership and or customer service. 
  

  Do better. Stop bashing the customers for calling out the companys lack of integrity. 
  
  Regards,
  
  ****** *********

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/08/2024

  We have a difference of opinion on how this situation went. To perform a quality wheel alignment, its important to insure all steering and suspension parts are in good condition, or installed properly, when parts have been replaced by others.  Mr. ********* expected us to check his work and inspect his vehicle at no charge, before performing a wheel alignment. 
  In his response, he states that his vehicle has a history of repairs with Auto Select. We have no record of any previous repairs made for ****** ********* at my shops, nor did we make any repairs or perform any services the day of his complaint. 

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/08/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  [Please type your response here.]

  One doesn't need to make repetitive lies. I have numerous invoices from auto select referencing that exact vehicle. This company's work is questionable; frankly, they try their best to exploit their customers. One example would be when I was there for this matter; another technician called a customer to tell them their car was ready and that they couldn't reproduce the overheating problem. He told the customer that he ran the vehicle for 10 minutes and couldn't recreate the issue; he then said he added a dye to the system. I wonder if that customer knows how much they were screwed over. 

  If Auto Select feels the need to nickle and dime, then us customer should have that same respect. As I wasted over an hour and a half dealing with the atrocities on that day. Let alone the hardship it caused me in the aftermath, Companys like these should not be allowed to provide a sense of security just to ultimately rip off the customers. 

  Regards,

  
  ****** *********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/26/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  3/21/2024 was the date of service. This is in general response to Auto Select ********* West deleting my online review of my experience with their company as an effort to hide dishonest dealings with the general public. I feel strongly enough about the negative way business was conducted that formal documentation should be noted. Mainly, my property that I didnt authorize to be disposed of was disposed of and also unauthorized damage my old Kumho tire. The property is a steel spare rim. The Kumho tire was knifed in the sidewall of the tire by the company. I didnt authorize this. I intended to have this tire as my spare tire moving forward. I believe this confusion occurred because I asked for my aluminum stock rim that was damaged during the process of my flat tire to be disposed of by the company. I wanted my steel spare returned to me. Additionally, poor communication and general lack of communication from staff member ******* related to other service that requested (oil-change) and ultimately not performed. I wasnt notified about the non-performance of this service. Also after the service (on 3/25/24) ******* informed me that this tire could of been warrantied and potentially saved my the cost of replacement and the service. I just felt overall this company operated in a manner that didnt have my best interests in mind. Further, rude treatment and a general lack of a solutions-based approach from manager **** was experienced. The unauthorized disposal of my property ( the spare rim) and unauthorized damage to the old tire is the a biggest part of the frustration and my argument for damages. To clarify, the company knifed the sidewall of the old Kumho tire, causing permanent damage to the tire. I intended to have this as my spare tire if a future emergency situation occurred.I gave them no permission to perform to knife this hole in the tire I want my spare steel rim and damaged tire replaced by the company.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/27/2024

  This complaint comes to us as a surprise as we went above and beyond to assist the client in their time of need. 
  Mr *****************;had called earlier in the day on March 20th, 2024 and was trying to get in immediately for a tire replacement. Due to limited availability, he was scheduled for an afternoon appointment. He described the tire's size, brand, and model, and we ordered one so it would be here at the scheduled appointment. 
  At 4:27 p.m., Mr *****************;arrived and requested to have the rear left tire replaced. Upon initial inspection, we immediately verified that the lug nuts were all very loose on the left rear wheel. (The wheel was observed falling outward, almost falling off the vehicle) Driving on the loose wheel for an unknown amount of time had caused damage to the rim at the lug holes on the wheel. All the lug holes were oval-shaped and no longer circular. The wheel studs were also damaged. We repaired them at the time of service at no cost. The tire also had a large bulge on the outside sidewall, deeming the tire unsafe for use. 
  We notified the client that the rim was not usable due to the amount of damage on the wheel. We offered to find the client a used replacement wheel. By this time, it was close to 5:00 PM, and all local salvaged yards were closed. Mr *****************;asked what could be done to get him home that night. We offered to mount the new tire on his original spare wheel. The spare wheel and tire were 22 years old and not in a safe condition to drive on due to age and large cracking on the tire. We dismounted the tire and spent a considerable amount of time cleaning the rusted original wheel to make it temporarily usable. We notified **************************** that this was only a very temporary solution and to return the following business day to mount the recently purchased tire to the replacement aluminum wheel. He asked if we could also perform an oil change at this time, unfortunately, this was not possible due to the time it took to clean and resurface the original steel wheel and repair the damaged wheel studs. 
  The employee, *******, offered to return his *************, which had a very recent date code and looked to have been recently purchased. He thought Mr *****************;could take the tire to the original seller and thus not have to pay disposal. He replied, Yes, and it was a good idea. We disposed of the corroded spare wheel and the original spare tire. We placed the damaged aluminum wheel and the damaged ************* in the bed of the truck. Mr *****************;left after the service was performed and never expressed any problems, questions, or concerns at that time. The client then texted us on 3/25/2024 at 11:22 am asking for his original spare wheel, which was rusted and not usable. We explained to him that it was damaged and unusable for future use and had already been discarded. The tire was never punctured or knifed as he stated. We reviewed our surveillance, and there was no misconduct.
  In conclusion, we performed all the necessary repairs for this tire replacement service. We did not charge the client for the driving time to retrieve the used wheel or for the excess time spent cleaning the old spare wheel and wheel studs, and we took great initiative to get the client back on the road quickly and safely. All in all, we believe this complaint to be unfair and not justified for what actually occurred during this process. 
  
  Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss these concerns further. We look forward to promptly resolving this matter. 
  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 
  
  Sincerely, 
  
  
  ********************;
  General Manager 
  Auto Select

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/27/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  Youve admitted old tire came in with a bulge. Upon inspection of leaving your shop the tire was punctured at this bulge. I didnt authorize this. I didnt authorize the disposal of the steel spare rim. I want them replaced by your company. I wanted the aluminum rim scrapped. 
  

  Speaking on my behalf in literal quotes is unreasonable. Its inflammatory and I am viewing that action as future effort to defame. 

  Why was my review of your company removed?

  They contain material facts. You are hiding these unauthorized service actions from the general public. 

  I wasnt notified about the oil change not being performed on either of my visits.
  

  Why is this being ignored by your company?

  Simple communication goes a long way to customer satisfaction and is the basis of a fiduciary business practices.

  I find it reasonable to provide the camera footage to the BBB and myself during the repairs to back up your claim that it wasnt punctured by your staff. 
  

  My rim will need to be replaced if youve disposed of it and my old tire replaced. Your staff did puncture this tire at the bulge.

  I am specifically requesting answers to these questions. 
  

  - why was my review of your company removed? 
  

  - why wasnt I informed my oil change wasnt performed? 
  

  furnish video footage for purposes of review and resolution if you feel that strongly about your position. 

   

  [Please type your response here.]
  
  Regards,
  
  *********************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/29/2024

  Mr. *****************;specifically requested answers to these questions in his previous correspondence.
  
  1. Why was my review of your company removed?
  We do not have any knowledge of any review posted (or removed) 
  
  2. Why wasnt I informed my oil change wasnt performed? 
  As discussed during the check-in, we acknowledged the time constraints regarding the add-on oil change service with ****************************. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused, but **************************** was not charged for an oil change. 
  
  3. Furnish video footage for purposes of review and resolution if you feel that strongly about your position.
  We do not know why **************************** suspects we punctured his tire. No tire was punctured during the service at our shop. We reviewed the video footage to verify again that there was no misconduct. We dont have any way to extract the video footage to provide. 
  
  Finally, We contacted the metal/scrap recycling person, and they brought the steel rim back to the shop yesterday. We now have the original spare steel rim and spare tire, neither of which are safe for road use due to the severe corrosion on the rim and severe dry cracking of the 22-year-old tire. I have attached pictures of the tire and rim's condition for review. We would be happy to drop these off at Mr. ************* home if he so chooses.
  
  Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains unwavering, and we are dedicated to resolving any outstanding issues. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us directly to discuss further. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/18/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  diagnosed my car with a head gasket issue went to another shop and was told that information wasnt true. left a review on their business showing proof of the two receipts and how my car was taken between the two shops less than 500 miles inbetween. Would not take accountability for the scam they performed on me and they treated me with much disrespect and lied to me. wouldnt even discuss the head gasket issue just said my car was highly neglected which isnt true because if it was why would i take it to a shop or even two shops like i had done and spent over 2000 dollars repairing which is shown in the receipts given on the review.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/19/2024

  In response to this complaint, we feel it is essential to see this experience in its totality to understand the nature of the claim and claimant.
  
  On 3/18, we received a ****** review from the complainant with attachments as follows: 
  
  Took my car here a little over a month ago for an engine diagnostic took half a week for them to even get to my car. The people on the phone were not nice with my at all. Was told my car had a leaking head gasket. I asked if they had checked out my misfire (my check engine light was on from that) and was told by the front desk it wasnt even looked at. Took my car to a different shop not even 500 miles later and was told my car had no head gasket issues. WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THIS SHOP TO ANYONE! 
  
  On 3/18, we responded to this ****** review with the following:
  
  We take every repair and review very seriously, the facts speak for themselves.
  
  This very neglected vehicle came in on a busy Friday with the request to only confirm your statement of Was told my car had a leaking head gasket. At that time, we were informed of and noted numerous issues you wanted us to ignore, including check engine light, as you didnt want to pay for further diagnostics if the head gasket was leaking. We explained diagnostics would not be performed till midday Monday as we are closed over the weekend. We performed the diagnostics midday Monday as promised. It is very misleading to make the statement took half a week for them to even get to my car when it really was looked at the very next business day! It is also very misleading to state was told by the front desk it wasnt even looked at in response to your call early Monday morning when you were informed again that we would be looking at it midday. Late Monday when you returned with your father alleging you were treated poorly by staff and that we hadnt looked at your vehicle, we refuted all your claims with documented facts. You were misleading him as well!
  
  Multiple diagnostics tests were performed, visual interpretations made, we confirmed the heavy presence of exhaust in the coolant, informed you of the results, and made our recommendations. Based on your own statement from another repair facility Was told my car had a leaking head gasket and our positive combustion leak test results (checks for exhaust gassed in the cooling system), we agreed. No further diagnostics or repairs were completed per your request.
  
  Your attached documents showing $2189 in repairs by another facility further supports the neglected state at which this vehicle was brought in, and further shows additional repairs still needed. These likely would have been the same items we may have found but were directed not to look into.
  
  Again on 3/18 :   
  We received an additional 1-star ****** review from ************************* (aka.  *************************, **********************************, ********************************) whom we have no record of any interaction.  We can only assume this to be the mother of the complainant.
  
  Lastly, on 3/18, the BBB complaint was as follows:
  diagnosed my car with a head gasket issue, went to another shop, and was told that information wasnt true. Left a review on their business showing proof of the two receipts and how my car was taken between the two shops less than 500 miles in between. Would not take accountability for the scam they performed on me and they treated me with much disrespect and lied to me. wouldnt even discuss the head gasket issue just said my car was highly neglected which isnt true because if it was why would i take it to a shop or even two shops like i had done and spent over 2000 dollars repairing which is shown in the receipts given on the review.
  
  The experience as we witnessed and documented:
  
  This claimant brought her vehicle to us on 1/26/2024 at approx. 9:30 am verbalizing numerous pre-existing conditions, which the service writer documented on the repair order below the CLIENT REQUESTS heading, explained the charges for the various diagnostic services, and the time frame at which we would be performing those services.  It was made very clear that we were not open on weekends and that we would be looking at the vehicle midday on 1/29/2024, our next business day.  This was also documented by the service writer in the upper left corner of the technician's copy as a direction for the assigned technicians scheduling purpose.
  
  On the morning of 1/29/2024, the claimant contacted our facility inquiring about the status of her vehicle repairs and was informed that it had not been looked at quite yet and that it was scheduled to be looked at later that day.  At this time, the customer became very angered, made derogatory remarks about the service writer she dealt with on 1/26/2024, claimed that she was told we would be diagnosing her vehicle on 1/26/2024, and that she expected a call back the same day she dropped the vehicle off.  It was again explained that we would be looking at it yet on 1/29/2024 and would have a full break down on recommended services.  It was at this point that the claimant exclaimed that she wanted us to only confirm the leaking head gasket that she had been told of by an unknown party.
  
  Later, on the morning of 1/29/2024, ************** performed a diagnostic engine scan, visually inspected the engine exterior, and then performed an engine block combustion leak test.  After confirming the presence of exhaust gases in the vehicle coolant system, the determination of a likely head gasket failure was made with a recommendation of replacing other needed components to be determined during the repair process.  A call was placed to the claimant with the inspection results, at which time she stated she was not going to proceed with repairs and would pick her vehicle up later that day.
  
  Finally, towards the end of business day on 1/29/2024, the claimant and her father, whom we had no record of any interaction with, arrived and made defamatory allegations regarding her experience. We explained a brief timeline of events to the father and that the claimant had not been entirely truthful in reciting accurate and factual information throughout the experience.
  
  In Conclusion:
  The vehicle was in a neglected state upon arrival based on the numerous documented client concerns listed upon intake.  This was substantiated, as the claimant had significant repairs totaling $2189 at ****************** of ******* that documented many other [Recommendations] that will likely double that of the already performed repairs.  None of the ************** repairs or further recommendations were confirmed by Auto Select, as the claimant only wanted to confirm the leaking head gasket.  Additionally, the claimant nor ****************** of ******* made any representation that any further diagnostics, confirmation, or repairs for a leaking head gasket were ever performed. 
  Auto Select performed diagnostic services that were approved by the client. All repairs were declined at that time.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/30/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  $833.24 Maintenance and Brake Job Brake job was unsuccessful. Tried to reach out about the bad job. Was told to come in and have it looked at. They asked me to buy another brake job. Skeptical about maintenance job. Doesn't look like anything was done. I'd like a refund.Was taunted and insulted by store cashier and called a racial slur.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 11/07/2023

  The customer complaint is incorrect.  We offer a 3 year, ****** mile warranty on all of our repairs, and we told ******** that when he brought this to our attention. He declined to take our offer to inspect his brakes at no charge, and proceeded to leave without us looking over the repair. Upon notification of this complaint, we reached out to ******** again to come back in for us to look at his issue, and he scheduled a time to come in, but never showed up, and has since not responded to our attempts to reach him. We also would never use racial slurs. We are a highly reputable company. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/21/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On August 11th 2023, I brought my van into Auto Select in ******* ** for a full service oil change and tire rotation. Upon picking it up and looking over the service report I noticed that they said they wiper blades were good. My rear blade had not been changed out and was still left with a bad blade. On August 16th 2023, we left for vacation in ***************. When we pulled into ************ we noticed the car was shifting funny so we brought it to ******** for a diagnostic test. They hooked it up and said 3rd-5th gear wasn't working and to check our transmission fluid levels. We brought it to a shop down the road who checked out levels, where they ended up having to add **** quarts of transmission fluid. I called Auto Select who told me that due to not having a dip stick they won't check our transmission fluid, I asked them why they checked off that fluid levels were okay if they never checked it and was told "well because we're supposed to do a full service oil change and that's just how we do things." I asked them if they had any intentions of fixing it and they told me no because my transmission should be under warranty through the dealership I had purchased the vehicle from. They refuse to accept any fault even though they never actually checked my transmission fluid like they claimed. My van is now inoperable 13 hours away. I had to pay for an extra day at the airBnB, rent a car, miss a day of work and now pay for a new transmission due to their error. I want to compensated and my vehicle fixed.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/22/2023

  On Aug 4th ***** & ******************************* came in at 1:30pm for an oil change and to inspect a tire vibration at highway speeds.  We performed an oil change and balanced/rotated all four tires. Guests had not mentioned any shifting concerns at time of service.   ***** came back to Auto Select in ******* on Monday Aug 21st around 7:05 am requesting a copy of the previous service invoice. I asked ***** if there were any concerns regarding the service performed. He mentioned there was a transmission concern once the vehicle had made it to ************, **. (800 miles from our shop) They had taken the vehicle to a repair facility to have it inspected in ** and found there was a transmission issue and fluid was low. 
  
  There were no visible leaks noted when the vehicle was at Auto Select on the Aug 4th, or any symptoms of transmission failure at that time. (The total transmission fluid amount in the 2015 Chrysler is ***** quarts. A vehicle that is **** quarts low on fluid would not operate correctly, and very likely not even move, much less make an 800+ mile trip before failure.) ******** mentioned on the phone that she asked if the fluid level was checked and our service advisor ***** confirmed that the fluid level was checked and at the correct level during Aug 04th service
  
  The ********* had mentioned the transmission had been replaced at a local Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler dealership in Dec of 2022.  The Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler transmission warranty is covering the replacement of the transmission, per conversation with ******** on Aug 21st. We suspect that there was a mechanical failure with the transmission during the guest trip to TN, and Auto Select is not at fault for a component failure that was not installed, repaired or serviced by Auto Select at any point. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 08/22/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  No, they stated that because my transmission doesn't have a dipstick they did not check the fluid levels. They stated this multiple time during numerous conversations with both the owner of the shop and ***** from the front desk. This is now turning into fraud as they as lying about checking the fluid. Them saying we can't travel 800 miles is obviously a lie because we did it at the cost of our transmission due to their errors. They were correct that there is no leak or spray as we had a 2nd mechanic check it when he added fluid, therefore meaning they couldn't have possibly checked the levels. Your logic make no sense. "We checked the transmission and fliud, there's no leaks and levels were fine" except we were **** quarts low? Make that make sense.

   
  Regards,
  
  *******************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 08/23/2023

  The shop can't say it would make 800 miles because they don't know when it was checked by Auto Select. I have provided the diagnostic report they provided. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/04/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 4/17/23 I brought my 2015 ******* Sonata into Auto Select ********* West to get my valve cover gasket replaced and my oil leaks fixed. I paid a total of $347.55 for labor and parts. When I picked up my vehicle I could still smell a burning coming from the engine but I figured it was fine and would go away in a couple of days. A couple days later my car starts to smoke from under the hood and then goes up in flames. My whole car is destroyed, *** lost all my valuables inside that burned, and I had to pay for all the towing fees. Im looking to have them pay for the damages of the vehicle or atleast give me a refund for the work they supposedly did. I went their to talk to the owner and he declined to do anything about this situation.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/09/2023

  Last year on 11.15.22 ********************* brought in his 2015 ******* Sonata for an inspection and new tires. We notated several issues with ************************* ******* and completed a few of the recommended services at that time. This year on 4.17.23 he brought in his vehicle and requested ** to replace one of the components that were previously identified as leaking back on the initial visit. It is very unfortunate that ************************* vehicle burned 5 days later but it is not likely related to anything we completed. Our invoices clearly identify other leaks present. Regardless, there is slim to no chance of any oil leak causing this fire. While engine oil is flammable, the temperature would not likely be reached based on the normal operating temperature of the vehicle engine/components. Furthermore, if you complete a ****** search of ******* Sonata fire you'll find numerous threads regarding these vehicles burning. There is even a voluntary recall by ******* for several years and models that they are trying to repair in attempt to prevent additional vehicle fires. ******* even recommends parking theses vehicles outside to prevent garage/house fires! When this issue was brought to my attention, I immediately filed an insurance claim for ********************* and forwarded all of the information I had regarding the repairs that were completed along with pictures and videos that ********************* provided. The insurance company investigated and confirmed that we were not at fault. I feel that ********************* is simply looking for someone else to place the blame of his vehicle burning and not having any insurance to cover said fire. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/16/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had brought my truck in 2/3/23 for an issue with a belt/pulley whining noise, possible alternator issues as well as it possibly needing a thermostat and definitely needing an O2 sensor. Upon review with the diagnostic it was determined to be a belt pulley issue which they fixed. However upon test driving it, the shop manager called to ask if my blinkers, lights and signals worked when I brought it in. Yes, they did. During the repair of the belt and pulley it was found to be a fried footwell module which had been working properly prior to them working on the other issues. I did agree on the additional costs for the heater valve and O2 sensor, but was not aware to be charged an additional ****** to diagnose an electrical problem which wasnt there when I dropped the vehicle off. Also after having my vehicle until 2/8/23 I received a call advising I was not able to drive my truck as it kept going into safety mode and would only drive 2ft before going into park automatically. I then had to have my truck towed to the nearest *** dealer 30miles away. I luckily had AAA and a service which paid for the tow. After getting to the *** shop the footwell module cost me an additional $1443.89 to fix after I believe the Auto Select Technician did something to fry the module during the initial repair of the belt and pulley.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/23/2023

  
  Unfortunately, due to the preceding condition of the vehicle, an initial test drive was unable to be performed. Without the possibility to test drive the vehicle it would be impossible to confirm that failure of the Footwell Control Module was not present prior to the arrival of the vehicle, or the repairs performed to get the vehicle to the bare minimum running condition. This module is a very common failure known by **** So much so that a notice about the known issue was sent to owners from ****Within the document it is specified There is a compatibility issue with certain combinations of vehicle software and the Footwell Module hardware installed in the vehicle. With no direct correlation between the original component that was serviced and the component that was later found to be faulty there is no indication of negligence. Being said, there will be no compensation provided to the repairs of, or the diagnostic testing that was performed

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/20/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Brought my car in initially on 10/18/2022 because I needed an oil change and the hood would not open, I was not given a quote for the oil change or the inspection, nor did I authorize the oil change. The car ended up needing repairs exceeding the value of the car so I declined the repairs. When I went to pick up the car one of the employees got quite belligerent when I tried to explain why I did not want to pay for repairs done without my authorization. He tried to argue that because I came in and said the car needed an oil change that constituted consent for that (more on that below)So since I did not give approval to go ahead with any work and I was not actually given an estimate of cost prior to the work being done I felt I was well within my rights to refuse payment. But I get panic attacks and felt one coming on when the employee got belligerent calling me "ridiculous" and saying I only tried to get out of paying because I didn't want the other repairs done, which itself is a weak argument since it was only $133 charge. I don't care about the charge, I cared that they did stuff without my authorization, charged me for it and got pretty belligerent when I mentioned the law.I believe they violated the following laws: ATCP ****** Repair authorization. "Merely reporting a problem or malfunction does not, by itself, constitute authorization to repair the problem or malfunction."ATCP ****** Written repair order. Sections 1 and 2 about a written repair order before repairs are done.to show what ********* law defines as repair ATCP ****** Definitions. Specifically section 12 subsection c I would argue the only thing I did verbally authorize were new blades as I was told the cost before the work was done and said to do so. No other work, including the oil change was authorized by me verbally. They did not quote me for the oil change, did not ask nor did I tell them what kind of oil I wanted so I could not have even consented to that. I would know if I said yes

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/26/2022

  Mr. ************************* (using your real name), on 10/17/2022 you initially brought your 2006 **************** to the **************, across the street from my shop in ******** for an Oil Change.   The *** employees could not get the hood open on your vehicle to perform the oil change,so you brought it across the road to us.  You requested 5 items from us:
  Determine why the Hood would not open. ($19.99 ********************* Change.($34.99)
  Replace your 2 Beam Style Wiper Blades.($33.98 and Free Installation)
  Determine what was causing a grinding noise turning right. ($29.99 Steering/Chassis Inspection
  Brake Light Inspection (Free Inspection)
  We changed the oil, replaced the wiper blades, inspected the hood (we did get opened,inspected the grinding noise, and inspected the cause for the Brake Light being on.
  The Hood Release Cable is worn and stretched causing the hood problem and needs replacement.
  The Brake Fluid level was low causing the Brake Light to come. The Left Brake Caliper is leaking and needs replacement.
  The front and rear Struts and Front Lower Control Arms are in poor condition, leaking, causing the grind noise turning.
  We provided estimates to make these repairs and you declined all of them.  Our Oil Change and Wiper Blade prices are clearly displayed on the monitor right at the service counter.   The additional inspections you asked us to perform came to an addition $49.99 to the Oil Change and ******************** service advisor did not get belligerent when you came in the front door citing the law pages you googled, he was frustrated in communicating with you trying to get out of paying for the services you requested.  
  We did everything that you requested us to do.  I dont understand why you feel these services should be done at no charge after we informed you about the repair needed and the cost of those repairs.