Marino's Automotive

They were very responsive and they kept at it until they found the problem. It only took them three days to find the issue when some other place kept my vehicle for over a month. I would bring all my car repairs to them.

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I found Marino's on Angie's List.  That is where the good news ends.  I called Marino's on March 30th to see when they could replace a water pump on my Pontiac Sun fire.  They told me they were booked up, but, could get me in on Monday 04-06.  I dropped the car off on Sunday 04-05.  I called Monday, nope hadn't got it in, Tuesday, yea...they are really buys, Wednesday, try today, Thursday, today for sure, Friday...got it in...but it has a cracked head?!?!
I should back up to say one of my friends who is a pretty good backyard mechanic showed me, and shot a video of, the water pump leaking out of a weep? hole.  He was just too busy to get it done any time soon. (although he could of got to it before the week it sat at Marino's)
Here is his, and my, believe in what happened.  Marino's started the car up & left it running to see where it was leaking from and forgot about it.  By time they remembered it was in the lot running it was too late, the head was cracked because it overheated.  Can I prove this, no, that would be impossible, however, the car was in the exact same spot when I picked it up as it was when I dropped it off.  I don't think it ever moved.  To say that I am frustrated would be an understatement, that is why I have waited this long to write this review.  To make sure my emotions didn't cloud my judgement.
They charged me the $40 check out charge & I took my now junk car.  I don't know what I could have done differently, I really don't.  Be careful with this garage.  I have a junk car to show what can happen!

The people who did the work were excellent. Everything was fine. They do really good work. I would recommend them to a friend.

Marinos gave me an estimate for all, and then those that my husband couldn't change. They performed the service in less than 48 hours, and the bill came to less than the estimate because of labor. They were straightforward and very considerate. I was impressed with their willingness to help us save money.

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The repair required removal of the radiator and cooling fan. Bolt was broken flush with engine casing and rusted in place. I contacted him in late afternoon and he was able to do the work the next day.
I've also used him for exhaust and check engine lite repairs.

I know the owner of the company. He is trustworthy. I never had to take my vehicle back for a follow up. Everything is done in a timely manner. I am satisfied with their work. He has done great work for me before and I am happy about it.