Chilson’s Garage

It’s March 2016 and our $ 67 brake repair is still good. So, Matt P., so much for your opinion. Of course, we assume you’re an employee of Chilsons or our experience wouldn’t have phased you and you wouldn’t be promoting excessive unnecessary brake work.

I dont know who made the last post on here, but theres no way anyone could get their brakes fixed properly without getting a full system check on them. I wouldnt drive that truck down my driveway! Sounds to me that you didnt want to hear that your truck was in disrepair or your just cheap I’m not sure which. The garage seems to have quoted you correctly.

Stay away at all cost. They are crooked and will begin work on your car with NO estimate in order to lock you in. They said my transmission gasket was leaking, so I had them replace it. Less than 300 miles later fluid was leaking again. They misdiagnosed the problem. I was going to make a cross country trip with my vehicle and asked for a complete tip to tail inspection. They assured me all was well. 300 miles later my rear brakes failed. They told me specifically that they checked the brakes and the linings were only about 30% worn. They are incompetent, crooked and violate all MVR Shop rules and regulations. Don’t, don’t, don’t ever do business with them. All their bragging advertisements about their repair history is a bunch of lies. They advertise their excellent service, I can do that, I’m an excellent airline pilot HOWEVER I’ve never flown a plane in my life. Liar Liar! Shame on you Charlie!

I called for towing service. They got there in a reasonable amount of time.
The car did not run and I told him that the gear shifter would not move. While I was not looking he used a screw driver and tore out the button that lets you move the gear shifter to various stages. Like Park, drive, etc. I had no idea he was doing that. I did not tell him to do it. It cost me $ 102. to have it fixed. When I took it to the dealer they asked me what happened to the shifter and I had no idea. A few days later I found the pieces between the sheets and realized what it was and realized that, that was how they guy got the car to move. JUst not professional at all. You should never destroy someone property. I knew the car did not go into gear and that was why I called a flat bed truck. Never again.

I asked Chilson’s Garage to conduct a thorough inspection of a 94 Acura Legend in May 2012 that I was interested in buying from a local seller. I live in Los Angeles. He said he was an expert in Honda’s and Acura’s and used a complete checklist to inspect used cars. I really wish I didn’t because he missed major issues with the car. Namely:
1. The car steer wheel shakes when driven at highway speeds.
2. The car handles poorly and bounces because the struts/​shock were completely worn.
3. The right turn signal and one of the interior light lens was cracked.
4. There is a 5 inch gash in the front bumper.
5. The hood is scratched all over and there is major clear coat damage throughout the car.
6. The interior wood dash panel is cracked in many places.
7. The car battery was on its last leg and shortly after I received the car, it wouldn’t turn over.
Unfortunately the owner took images from a good distance which did not pick up the cosmetic issues. I asked Chilson’s directly about the condition of the interior and exterior and he responded that everything was in good shape.
He only recommended that the brake be serviced because it locked up and the timing belt and water pump to be changed to be safe.
I really don’t know what frame of mind he was in when he inspected this car and the only explanation I can think of is that he is friends with the seller or somehow made some agreement with him. (The seller lives only a few miles away and one of the reason I picked Chilson’s was because he was nearby.)
In the end I asked for the inspection checklist that he spoke about and all I received was the receipt.
What a load of B.S. I was duped by a dishonest seller and then a dishonest mechanic.
Update. After driving the car about 1000 miles the head gasket blew which completely destroyed my hopes to fix up this car. This was specifically somethig i asked these guys to watch for. I dont know if they could have detected that this was going to happen soon but they certainly didnt help me avoid this complete waste of money.