they ripped me off for $1500.00 worth of unnecessary repairs...whe u are a single woman u hope that the local merchants protect you and take care of you, it makes me so sad to think that is NOT the case and you have to be weary of everyone and everything you are paying for... I am surprised that the villages allows this to continue after all these complaints.

It is what we Americans call free enterprise. What ever the market will bear. This well heeled and rapidly growing community can bear a great deal but some who really can't afford it get burnt in process.

Yeah really. None of those items were related to safety. The only brake system flush should be done when the brake fluid circuit is compromised by water or other contamination. Totally sad a business to prey on an senior citizen. We always use Sumter Tire.:cus:

Happi, you spend time on TOTV, but the reality is only some Villagers ever sign up for TOTV and way fewer ever look at it!!

When in doubt, consult the owner's manual for maintenance items. For example, Honda's maintenance schedule calls for brake fluid flushes every 3 years.

I hd a bad experience at Tire Choice on Bichara Blvd just outside the Historic District. I've posted a warning on here. I wonder if the two have the same ownership.

You make the assumption that people read every thread. If I'm not looking for tires I'll just scroll past it.

There are a lot of one car households in TV due to golf cart accessibility which Tire Choice is. So I compared their price to Walmart.

I agree that all manufacturers have their recommended services which I have been told by honest mechanics it's recommended based on vehicle usage and age. I didn't intend anyone should totally ignore any care on your car. I have services done on my vehicles when it's proven to me it's needed. I believe the lady in this situation was was taken advantage of.

Yes, I agree - very bad behavior by the shop. Spread the word. A lot of this sort of thing can be prevented by reading the owner's manual and having some friends who have some mechanical aptitude and can separate nonsense from fact if you don't feel comfortable talking to a mechanic. Another option, if you can afford it, is to do 3-year leases with all maintenance included in the lease price.

Looks like Tire Choice will not be my, well, choice for tires.:shrug:

Or maybe they haven't read prior negative comments and decided to post about their experience. OP only has 13 posts.

TAY AWAY from tires + unless U have DEEP POCKETS!!!

I had 2 flat golf cart tires. I removed both of them, put them in my car and drove there and they put 3 plugs in one and 1 plug in another and said "no charge" They only suggested I tip the guy doing the work, which I was glad to do.
On the other hand while there I overheard a conversation that they quoted a customer $99 for battery and $24 to install. I just had the same service done at Villages carts for $79 total.

Was this a battery for a gas golf cart? Perhaps a better battery?? $24 to install, seems sort of odd - I thought, generally, most places threw in the battery for no additional cost??

Yes he was asking about a battery for his golf cart and It caught my attention since I knew mine was over 4 years old and on borrowed time. I don't know if the quality was any better but can say after 4 years on my original battery that I was pleased how long it lasted. I usually replace my batteries every 3 years in my car and motorcycle just to avoid getting stuck somewhere. The golf cart battery was something new to me and I let it go longer. The golf cart battery has to start the engine every time you stop and I was seeing times that when I stepped on the gas I got nothing.

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Bought two tires there 2 in Jan. Went back Saturday to have them look for something causing a noise under car. Tech said you are missing 2 lug nuts on one of the rear wheels (one reg, one locking). He said you should bring it back to the place that last had your wheels off. THEY WERE THAT PLACE!. The manager on duty recommended I buy a new set of locks and he would take it off the bill...as I was buying 2 new tires. Brought the new locks Advanced Auto Parts said fit my car. They didn't so now I have three wheel locks on my 4 tires. Recommended I contact my car dealer for a replacement lock. They are a very busy place. People coming in for appointments were being quoted a week out.

Sorry for you issue, but I have found that SAMS club does the best overall at the BEST price of anywhere, and they don't rip you off. Try SAMS.

I guess I can add one more Tire Choice experience. I took my vehicle in for an oil change and they found a leaking steering rack seal. They told me the only way it could be repaired was for a new steering rack . I also needed some new front brake pads Cost $1450.but if I did it today, they would do it for $1300.... Took it to Auto Tech on 301 and had 2 seals and a new brake pads for $320. If I had not been somewhat knowledgeable about cars, I would have been ripped off.

I'm so glad I learned how to change my own oil when I got my 1st car when I turned 16; I've never had my oil changed by anyone. I can look at everything under the vehicle to see if there are any leaks or something wearing out. I can't say that I'll always be able to do that but will as long as I'm able.

I had an oil change there and their "free" inspection resulted in a laundry list of repairs my old car needed. I waited until the next time it required service and I took the list amounting to $1650 to Lady Lake Tire and what few actual repairs my car needed we done for around $250, including a new oil change. 'Nuff said