December 2021 by Lorinda Hostetler
SHADY!!! NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!! I was driving from New York to Virginia when my car started sputtering and losing acceleration. I pulled into the first shop I could find. Since they were right off the exit I ended up at D & F auto service. First the owner told me I would have to pay an after hours fee of $150.00 even though they did not close for an hour. Then he proceeded to charge me $309.90 for a part I found for $169.99. The auto parts store was willing to deliver it immediately and at no additional charge. He told me he would not use that part as he already had 1 im stock. He then charged me 2.5 hours of labor for a job that booked out at 1 hours. AND it only took the mechanic 1 hour to install. When I tried to argue with him about the bill he threatened to keep the car and place a mechanic's lein on the title. I made it to Norfolk Virginia when the car started sputtering and losing acceleration again. By the time I was able to get to the emergency lane the engine completely siezed. I should have called the police instead of paying the outrageous bill.Service: Engine repair