George McCorkendale Auto Service Inc

I had McCorkendale give me an estimate for the brake work. A while later, I brought the vehicle in for that service. The price had risen by over 20% with no reasonable explanation and then they found a laundry list of things to fix totaling an additional $600. Just for a second opinion, I declined and brought the vehicle to my dealership and my usual mechanic. Both agreed that the rotors were fine (saving $450) and the other work they wanted to do had just been done or was not needed. When I went to pick up the vehicle, McCorkendale charged me to look at it. Neither my dealer or usual mechanic charge for that diagnosis. McCorkendal's may be a good shop, but my experience was similar to other mechanics who give a low estimate to get your vehicle in, then find a $1000 worth of other things that you "should" have done. Trust is really important with auto mechanics and they have lost mine.

They may be a bit pricey but at the standard of work it's worth it.

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I can't remember exactly how long I've been taking my cars to McCorkendals, but it's probably been about 10 years. The owners and staff have always been friendly and professional. They do a good job of explaining what your car needs done. If you like they can e-mail you when it is time for regular services. If a service is going to take a very long time, they have given me a ride home and back. I believe that they have always taken very good care of my vehicles. Through conversations with Mrs. McCorkendale, it seems to me that she believes in hard work and honesty and expects that from others. I highly recommend McCorkendales for any automotive needs. One small thing that sometimes made it inconvenient for my husband to take his car there is the lack of Saturday hours.

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See above.

They were very professional. They will tell you upfront what you need. They are not one of those places you go that will try to give you a big estimate.

Called me at home to tell me what was wrong with van. Quoted me a price of $68.00 per tire mounted and balanced for an Hancook tire. We agreed to change both front tires so they would match. When I picked up the van there was an additional $10.00 per tire on the bill for mounting and balancing. They also tried to pad the bill by telling me I needed an oil change, new fuel filter, and 3 new drive belts. I refused the additional work. After first denying it they admitted to removing the bed cushion and engine cover at the back of the van to look around the engine compartment. I also discovered after I got home that they had left the air filter housing un-latched after they looked in there. During the phone call I ask them to save the other front tire so I could have it as a second spare. When I came to pick up the van I had to ask again for this tire. They still had the tires but tried to give me the defective tire first. (I knew which one was on the right front before.)