Ewing Automotive Machine Service

I’ve used these people since 1991
And I’ve always had great results
In longblock engine building ! I just dropped off olds big block. For rebuild

His review is for the Monroe Georgia location…
I came to Ewing automotive for a Jasper Transmission warranty job. Ewing did not install the first transmission, which was flawless, but developed a leak out of the pump seal. Per Jasper’s warranty, instead of replacing a seal, they swap out the entire unit. Now keep in mind, this is my 1988 S-​10 Blazer, that I’ve had, built, and loved for the past 12 years… I don’t let just anyone touch it…
The transmission is a 700R4, going in my 1988 S-​10 Blazer, which also has a Jasper 350 v8. My Jasper rep recommended Ewing because it was the closest Jasper retailer near me. The original installers are located in Ringgold, and we were worried about transport of about 2 hours.
Now that you have a little bit of the back story on why I was dealing with Ewing, I’ll go into the experience with Ewing. First off, pricing. Jasper covers up to $ 75/​hr for warranty job (pretty darn good), Ewing told me they charge $ 95, and wanted me to cover the extra. I balked, and they eventually came down. Next, they wanted me to pay for the job up front, and have Jasper reimburse me. I was reluctant, but my Jasper rep assured me that they would reimburse me the funds. Finally, Ewing advised this job would take 10 hours of labor, when everyone else (including the original installer) advised this was only a 5 – 6 hour job, TOPS. I got the feeling they were price gauging Jasper, but whatever.
At this point my gut was telling me to put my truck in drive and leave, but I didn’t listen and agreed to Ewings terms. They had my truck for about a week. When I went to pick it up, they didn’t say anything about anything, the guy at the counter was clueless on the questions I asked. I finally have my truck back, and I crank her up, immediately noticing a massive exhaust leak. I left the shop, already in a world of pissed. I’m driving down HWY 78 and notice something else, the transmission doesn’t shift into overdrive… at all.
I drive down to a friends, we put it on the rack, and notice they had mangled my exhaust system (hence the leaks). The truck then had to be taken back to ringgold, where another transmission was put in. My experience with Ewing cost me tons of wasted time, and extra money. Buyers beware of this place at all cost!

My husband ended up going to this company which was highly recomended from his coworkers at Atlanta Toyota. The job was done so fast and done perfectly they were very nice and professional. He took in an 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Head that had a bad valve cylinder and they were courteous and he will take all of his work to this machine shop from now on. Great people!