[jet10s]

They are really a shady outfit -- tried to sell us $1400 in air conditioner repairs -- we said no and then realized that they had removed a valve -- we returned and demanded satisfaction and reported them -- they put the valve back in and the air conditioner worked just fine == I heard that they are being asked to leave the villages

[Paperboy]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

recommending Sumter Tire, 301, wildwood. they came out of the garage to meet me in the parking lot. who does that? took my car in, fixed my flat in a few minutes and checked me out for small change. awesome job.

Went to Tire City on 466 2 yrs. ago with a nail in my tire; they said I NEEDED $750.00 + in maintenance work done on my car, which I did NOT NEED.
3 friends of mine told me about Sumter tire & I have been going there since. Very honest & knowledgeable people!

[Shimpy]

I went to another Tire Choice in a different location to have tires rotated and noticed they had my hood up on the car. I asked why open my hood to rotate tires and they said they have it open to give me their free inspection. I said I didn't authorize them to pull parts out of my car to inspect them. Of course they wanted to change air filter which was practically new.
You would be better off skipping an oil change than going to one of these tire places. Find a good mechanic who is honest or go to the dealer who will charge more but don't let them sell you more than you want.

[Bogie Shooter]

I would also file with the Florida Attorney General;
Florida Attorney General - Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud

[ewstanley]

Years ago in Michigan I took my car into a Firestone to fix a flat and was told that I needed over $900 dollars worth of work. I told them no thank you because I had just had my car serviced at my dealership. This type of thing happens all over. They prey on females and the elderly. I filed charges with the Michigan attorney general and Firestone Corporate. I never heard back from Firestone but I did hear back from attorney general.

[Celebrator]

If everyone boycotted Tire Choice they will soon be out of business. Thank goodness for our TOTV web site.

[buzzy]

How about reporting them to corporate headquarters?

[golf2140]

Let's all pay a vist to them and ask if this story is true. They will not own up to it. Then tell them sorry we will not do busines with you and walk out. That will send a message.

[rtime]

It's really hard to find an honest shop. Having lived in many parts of the country this place is the worst I've seen. Not only do they try to up sale you on everything there rates are over the top.

At a recent oil change they said I need new shocks in the rear. Since the truck has 180k miles on it I thought it was possible. When I found out what they wanted I was shocked. $319.00 to replace just the rear shocks. I first thought they quoted me for all four, but it was for just the rear. Those things must have been gold plated.

I hadn't worked on my own vehicle in a long time so I went down to the local parts store and bought two quality shocks and installed them myself. Total install time was 30 minutes and not even having the proper tools. On a rack in a store this shouldn't take over 15 minutes.

By the way I will be going somewhere else to get my service.

[jimbo2012]

Someone should print this thread and send to their main office, not the local store.

Then they have a chance to get their act in gear and treat the villages residents fairly rather than a bunch of easy "marks"

Invite to be sponsor if they want to get more biz provided they stop ripping folks off!!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Someone should print this thread and send to their main office, not the local store.

Then they have a chance to get their act in gear and treat the villages residents fairly rather than a bunch of easy "marks"

Invite to be sponsor if they want to get more biz provided they stop ripping folks off!!!!

Here is the "contact us" page for the main office. You can refer them to the TOTV thread.
Contact Us | The Tire Choice & Total Car Care

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

WOW

HUMMMMMM

I don't believe it. Sorry

You can read hundreds of stories like this on the internet with regard to Tire Choice tactics.

Not to mention, it is not very nice to call your neighbor a liar.

[Leesburg]

I went on for an oil change and was also told needed new tires. Thankfully I talked to my husband first and found out that the tires were still good.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by Celebrator

If everyone boycotted Tire Choice they will soon be out of business. Thank goodness for our TOTV web site.

Agree....the only way they will leave this area is to go out of business and that won't happen because there are so many uninformed people in this area. Probably not many know about the shady operations of Tire Choice. Remember, the percentage of people on this forum is so small compared to the number of people living here. I don't know if the BBB can get them out or not. The television show 20/20 often does undercover work with businesses like Tire Choice. A undercover sting would blow them right put of the water!!

[N44125]

Curious...what was the cost of the shocks in an auto parts store? Thanks.