Civic Center Shell

I have been bringing our cars to Huey for several years. I recently took my wife’s car in for an oil change and while there, one of Huey’s employees had a minor accident with the car. I took the car to the body shop for repair and then brought the bill to him and he happily paid me for the damage. He is a class act and takes the «long view» of keeping his customers happy to grow his business. I have and will continue to refer people I know to his shop for work.

I went there to have my alternator replaced. The mechanic kept on saying the alternator is brand new, don’t worry. So i told him there is a re-​manufactured (re-​built) one and a brand new one. Which one i said. He still said brand new. So he installed it. Looks new. On the Alternator itself read Re-​Manufactured in RED on Chrome Label sticker. He charged me $ 316.00 for it plus $ 151.00 for 15 minute labor. Called the Chrysler Dealership and they charge $ 318 for a brand new one and $ 211 for a re-​manufactured one. The dealer only charges $ 90 for installation. They say it is really easy to install but starts at $ 90/​hour.
Also, this Civic Center Shell does not write in full detail on the invoice what was done to the car. So basically, you have no record of what was done. Just a credit card receipt on thermo paper stapled onto an invoice that says «Alternator + Labor $ 467.00» written diagonally in the center. No signature on it. It just has my name and phone number. Nothing about what kind of car this alternator was installed on, etc.
That is so un-​professional.
It was a mistake that I made. I did not research the price first. But ppl will try to cut your throat any way they can.
Advise! Please shop around.

Huy is the absolute best! He always takes care of me and there is never a job too big or too small, he will take on anything and do it with a smile on his face! He has never let me down, I’ve been going there for 5 years and never once had any issue or later problems with his repairs! Ive taken my infiniti there, two dodges, and two gmc sierras! FIVE STARS!

Huey is awesome! I will not take my car anywhere else. He gets me in even when I don’t give him much notice and takes care of me right away. His prices are reasonable and his service is excellent. If you need a mechanic you can trust, this guy is it! Just get in line behind me! :)

Anyone need your car repaired. TAKE IT HERE! Huey («we») is an awesome mechanic! He swapped out my husbands tranny for $ 250.00 bucks! super cheap and great work!