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Old 12-27-2017, 01:50 PM
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Default Up charging

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Originally Posted by jtdraig View Post
I don't go to Tire Choice. It seemed every time (of the two I went) the car needed more and more repairs, all around $700.. I declined and took it to my garage where it turned out that none of the work they recommended was immediately necessary. All of these places pay their people commissions on this kind of work. You are better off finding a good, private garage that comes recommended. I did and I have been happy for years.
This is politely called “Up charging” and this unfortunately is a common practice that has been well documented by other Threads on this website.

OP, sorry for your troubles. Seniors vs crime and BBB does work with many situations. State of Florida is very business minded but these type of business operations should be pursued by the Florida attorney general. If the Attorney General refuses to take your case, the other option would be a private attorney. Good luck.
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