We were unable to start our car. I made an online search and found Wilsey Auto Services in our neighborhood by yellow book. We called them they towed the car. Later my wife received a call, she was told that the starter needed to be replaced and charge was $515. I called our regular mechanic and he quoted me $245. I asked my wife to take the car to our mechanic. My wife was told that there would be $100 towing fee since we are not letting them replace the starter. Most surprising part was, we dropped the car to our regular shop, received a call from the mechanic, he said he run tests and THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE STARTER. He changed terminals, cleaned corrosion on connections and charged us NOTHING. That's right, charged us NOTHING and he was extremely honest. Now the car runs with NO PROBLEM. The lady who claimed she was the owner LIED to us, tried to OVERCHARGE us and when we did not fall for her trick, she charge for towing fee which she was not supposed to. BBB complaint already filed. DO NOT USE THIS DISHONEST RIPPOFF PLACE!!!
Wilsey Auto Service
727-894-3203
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Wilsey Auto Service is a family-owned business that has been offering stress-free auto repairs since 1946. Unlike many auto shops, Wilsey offers $10 a day rentals while your vehicle is being repaired or will provide shuttle service if needed. It performs repairs on foreign and domestic cars and some of the services include basic oil and filter service, transmission, air conditioning, cooling, power steering flush, tires and brakes.
- Handicap Accessible: Handicapped parking available
- Founding Date: 1946
- What makes this community special?: Lots of family-owned businesses
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Parking: Free lot
- Brands (automotive parts & accessories): Napa auto care, ASE certified
- Vehicle types: Cars, Trucks
- Parts: Battery, Brakes & traction control, Cooling & heating, Drivetrain, Electrical & lighting, Emission control, Engine, Fuel delivery, Ignition, Interior, Performance, Powertrain, Routine maintenance, Suspension & steering, Tools
- Accessories: Car Care, Electrical and Lighting, Oil and Fluid
- What is the most common tip you give to drivers to avoid repair?: Replace your car's fuel filter approximately every 30,000 miles for trouble free performance
- Auto repair services: Batteries, Belts, Brakes, Engine performance & diagnostics, Exhaust, Fuel injection, Heating & Cooling, Inspections, Oil/lube/filter changes, Steering system, Suspension, Tires, Transmissions, Wheels
- Loaner cars: Yes
- Vehicle pick-up: Yes
- Vehicle drop-off: Yes
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Had the same kind of thing happen to me. Told me I had broken motor mounts...not a thing wrong with them.