Lefty's Automotive

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Had some work done at CarX before going to Lefty's. Couldn't leave the car at Carx for the breaks, but I did have them look at the breaks. The mechanic cleaned the fuel system for me and checked the brakes. He said the brakes needed new pads and the calipers needed to be cleaned. NOW I know calipers can last thousands of miles. My car has less than 29,000. I needed to get home so I went to Lefty's a couple of days later and had $25 coupon to use. To me, Lefty's is closer than CarX plus I wanted to give Lefty's a 2nd chance after a bad experience. Lefty's said everything needed to be replaced. I know the car had work done on it in the past, but I don't know what was done so I questioned what needed to be replaced. The quote was for a lot of money. I said, really can't you fix anything? Right away he said, well i think we can resurface the rotors instead of replacing to save you $100. He resurfaced for $68. He insisted the calipers needed to be replaced to (at $109 a piece). I wonder what the cost to Lefty's is? I had no problem with pads of course. I wanted to show my old CarX guy the calipers and tell him he was wrong about just cleaning them up on my 29000 mileage car. Well, Lefty's said I couldn't have the old parts. I said WHAT? He said I would have to pay an EXTRA $50 a piece for them since they send them out and get credit. I remember how Lefty's wanted an EXTRA $100 for painting my car. Well, I asked if I could see the calipers. I assume they were in bad shape and I would go back to Carx and tell the old mechanic, the calipers were replaced. He said I have them right here. I can show them to you. Well, I went to pick up the car around 5pm, but I took my video camera to videotape the old part. I thought I wanted the Carx guy to know he was mistaken about the calipers needed to be cleaned of junk. WELL, the minute the guy saw I had a movie camera out of his mouth was, "OH, I don't have your calipers here, but I can show you what calipers look like." I guess he doesn't know women and men can look up car parts on the internet. I didn't need to see what a caliper looked like. I wanted to see my caliper that was replace for over $100 or $150 if I wanted the part back. I was shocked. I work with someone who said Lefty's is fishy. I agree. If you use Lefty's get a 2nd estimate from someone else because you'll be glad you did. I WILL Never go back. Remember first he wanted rotors replaced too. They were bad. He said to me as I walked out isn't it great we were able to use your old rotors to save you $100? Never again. Two chances for them to be clean and failed both.

Had a little body work done on an older car with very very very low mileage. Went to Lefty's because the local shop is not open on Saturday. Got an estimate which seemed ok, but wish I waited for the local shop (in business for 33 years). Lefty's started on the car, but had a problem since "your car is faded from the sun etc etc etc." Well, the bottom line is the guy was hitting me up for more money. I couldn't believe it. This car was in a garage most of the time and when I say low mileage I mean low mileage (less than 29000). The bottom line is another $100 charge if I wanted the car to look decent. I didn't appreciate the low estimate and the jacking up the price when the work was started and part was already ordered. I wish I learned my lesson because I went back to Lefty's for brakes. My mom always said people should get a 2nd chance. The 2nd visit was worse than the first. I have never felt so used in my life. Never again. Get a 2nd estimate if you want to use Lefty's. I say the car looks fine. No complaints on the quality but I have to see if the paint last more than a year.

I had issues with what I thought could be an issue with the transmission and with not having allot of success with other places in the past with this type of problem, I looked at Leftys on Angies list. Jim was great they changed the transmission fluid and oil chnaged as recommended and stated the Transmission was good, he told me the fron struts were leaking bad, which I knew from previous shops which I had not fixed yet do to an issue with the dealer I bought it from. I knewLeftys was being honest so i had them fix the struts, which they did in one day and gave me some recommendations on the tires. Jim contacted me with all issues and kept me aprised of the work that was being done as well as some helpful tips. I would definitely, highly recommend Leftys and will be a regular customer as needed.

The owner, Bill, was pleasant to speak with. I’m impressed with his thorough knowledge regarding my car problems. After months I haven’t had any reoccurring problems. Lefty, you’re the real deal. I’ll definitely be back!

This is one place I really trust!! They have excellent service, and always share any options in making the repair.

Found Lefty's on Angie's List. They got me in the next day, diagnosed a noise I was experiencing, gave me a loaner car and had the car repairs done exactly when they said they would. Bill's a great guy - explained everything very thoroughly and explained the cost twice.

She even checks other places for other prices and they have been very reasonable. She had to have a major repair on her engine. They got her car back to her right away and were very good to her.

The people there are great. They had someone bring me home and pick me up.

I called Lefty's and they towed my car from my garage. Bill called with updates of estimates as they checked out the car. When I picked my car up it was like driving out of the showroom. I will definitely use Lefty's again if I ever need car repair and best of all they do body work and go under the hood. The price was in the range that we were willing to spend.

I called Lefty's to request a tow to their shop-- my brakes had gone out, so I was afraid to drive the car even a short distance to their shop. The gentleman I spoke to was very friendly and professional, and we arranged for a tow and brake repair for the next day. The tow driver arrived on time, was super-friendly and professional, and within a few hours I was given a quote of the work that needed to be done. They explained the problems in depth and quoted me a price that was reasonable. A few hours later they called to inform me that the car was ready for pick up-- and then they went item by item into all the work they had put into the car. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with everyone I dealt with at Lefty's. They know their business, they make sure you understand everything they are going to do and provide additional detail when the job is done. Another thing that makes them stand out is their personal touch-- I was actually quite sick when I brought the car in, and they showed genuine concern for me and wished me well. I am recommending them to everyone I know, including my Dad, who would never in a million years have considered taking his cars to anyone but the dealer before. After my experience at Lefty's, he has changed his mind.

I called the previous day that I was dropping off my car and spoke with John (?). We agreed I would drop the car off before 8am. As a courtesy one of his employees gave me a ride back to my home (a few blocks away). Around noon I received a call letting me know the problem with the car and an approximation of the cost of the repair. Seeing that I needed to have the repair done in order to have the emissions test and purchase my license plate sticker I had no choice but to go ahead with the repair. I mentioned when I dropped off the car, that I would like to have it back by 3pm but it must not have been possible. I received a call that the car was ready to be picked up around 5pm. John assured me that the car would pass the emissions test with no problem. I would first have to drive the car for 30-40 miles in order for the sensors to reset (?), then I could go and take the test. Everything went well.

They did a good job, but I felt their prices were to high. They were friendly and very good with their work.

Client, not customer. We have used Lefty's for a while now. This is our fourth time there. We recommend Lefty's to Angie's List users. Unfortunately, we own a lousy lemon of a foreign model car with a famously bad service record. Each time a problem has arose I have researched the problem on the internet in car club blogs, or their website threads, to self diagnose and repair myself when practical. When not a DIY problem we take it to Lefty's, who has consistently provided what I believe to be an accurate diagnosis with estimates that are fair (according to the various blogs I review). I trust them . We will go there again (though we look forward to selling this car). Ultimately: Helpful, Thorough explanations, friendly treatment, great prices, and great great service. Thanks John!

They are cooperative, answer phones and explain in detail what needs to be done to your vehicle. They will leave the decision up to you whether you want to have the work done or not. They do what they say they are going to do.

They are good. They are honest and very informative. They are a little high priced.

They are highly rated, honest, and prompt. They never do any work without asking you first; being sure to explain what they are going to do and why they are going to do it.

Everything has gone very, very well. Their prices are comparatively low and I have been happy with their work.

Called for an appointment, got right in even though it was in the middle of the summer. Determined that the compressor was bad, it was covered under my extended warranty. They contacted the insurance people got the approval, and completed the work in a day. I had to do nothing. Very impressive! I have had the dealer do warranty work and it took 2 days to get approval for the work.

They did a beautiful job and the car looks just like nothing had ever happened. They are extremely reliable and honest. Their estimate turned out to be 25% less than other body shop quotes. They have done some other work for us and they are especially good at electrical work!

Our minivan has 155,000 miles and I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep it running. It was reassuring to speak to someone who understood what I wanted. I wasn't embarrassed about discussing such an old car.

Dropped the car off. He called within an hour with an estimate. I said to go ahead with the work. The car was ready on time.

THE SHOP'S OWNER/MANAGER WAS VERY ACCOMODATING AND PERSONABLE. THE SERVICE WAS THOROUGH AND WAS DONE IN A TIMELY FASHION.