I recently had a bad experience with an auto repair situation. Actually, it started out as an inexpensive oil change with a coupon. It was with a major auto maintenance chain, one which I will not name. After a few minutes in their waiting room I was approached by the manager who informed me that they could not do the oil change because I had a "massive oil leak." He took me out to the service bay and showed me the front underside of my car which was dripping with oil. I was informed that it was my front crank seal and that it would cost $150 to fix. Only having $60 in my pocket I left.
I was somewhat suspicious though, because the oil dripping from my vehicle was amber looking, fresh oil. I hadn't changed my oil in over 30,000 miles and it looked it - dark, almost black. I checked my oil level a few blocks up the road and saw that it was almost full. I kept watch on it until the weekend with no noticeable drop. I then cleaned up the underside - MUCH less oil than I was shown at the shop - and did my own oil change. I have no leak. They were trying to defraud me.
And so, I reported it to the state AG's office. Today I received a reply letting me know that ... "We have written to the business and requested a response regarding your complaint."
Well gee, I'm sure this will keep them honest.
ARGHHHH!