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Initial Complaint
11/03/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
On October 12 my wife took her car to Meineke for an oil change and paid almost $100. Fast forward to October 31 when she was driving and the car started overheating. Come to find out her coolant was low. Meineke says they topped off of the fluids but that cant be with her coolant being low. And, no, she does not have a leak because she took it to a mechanic who did not find one.Additionally, her car is leaking oil and has a burnt oil smell. Come to find out she has an oil drip pan leak which they discovered during the oil change but did not tell her about it.When she asked about it, the worker told her she should sell her car.It is going to cost about $500 to fix. I think the store should pay for the repairs.
Business response
11/06/2023
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I have attached a copy of the inspection. The severe oil link is noted that the customer was made aware of. She brought it back and customer was asked to make an appointment for us to look at it because we were not able to that day. Customer left without making and appointment, did not call to make an appointment, and has not returned to the shop.
Business response
11/06/2023
RO #******: *************************************** 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Eco (PAID)
Posted
In:121,409
/
Out:121,409
SUMMARYINSPECTIONSESTIMATEWORK-IN-PROGRESSPAYMENT
RO #******: *************************************** 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Eco posted on 10/12/2023
UNPOST TO EDIT
VEHICLE ISSUES1
Customer Concerns Finding
No customer concerns found.
Technician Concerns Finding
severe oil leak on arrival. underside coated, dipstick 3/4 qt low on arrival. None provided
Jobs
Full ************* Change
Approved on 10/12/2023 at 04:16 PM
SYNOC
*************************
Labor Hours Rate Total
Perform Inspection and Full ******************** Change **** $135.00 $27.00
FULL SYN *** CHANGE INCLUDES: UP TO 5 QTS SYN (0W20,0w40,5w20,5w30,5w40 Full *************, *** FILTER, AIR PRESSURE CHECK, TOP OFF FLUIDS), (We Don't Top Off Brake Fluid) 5W-30 Full Synthetic Temp Range: Below -29 4.0 L / 4.2 Qt. **** $111.35 $****
Part Qty Cost Retail Total
DURAMAX SYNTHETIC
DURASYN
Inventory 1 $15.95 $54.99 $54.99
Wix *** FILTER
67674
Inventory 1 $4.39 $14.99 $14.99
Fee Method Calculate On Amount ***************** Fixed N/A $3.00 $3.00
Discount Method Calculate On Amount Total
cook Percentage Parts 10% -$7.00
GP%75.11%
GP$$69.84
GP/Hr$349.20
Subtotal$92.98 Fees Taxest. $****
Labor Taxest. $1.89
Parts Taxest. $4.41 JOB TOTAL$97.39
Note: FULL SYN *** CHANGE INCLUDES: UP TO 5 QTS SYN *** (0W20,0w40,5w20,5w30,5w40 Full *************, *** FILTER, AIR PRESSURE CHECK, TOP OFF FLUIDS), (We Don't Top Off Brake Fluid)
RO Fees
Fees
APPLIED TO: 0 / 1
Fee Method Calculate On Amount Total
Shop supplies Percentage Parts 15% $****
Subtotal$**** Fees Taxest. $**** RO FEES TOTAL$****Business response
11/08/2023
RO #******: *************************************** 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Eco (PAID)
Posted
In:121,409
/
Out:121,409
SUMMARYINSPECTIONSESTIMATEWORK-IN-PROGRESSPAYMENT
RO #******: *************************************** 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Eco posted on 10/12/2023
UNPOST TO EDIT
VEHICLE ISSUES1
Customer Concerns Finding
No customer concerns found.
Technician Concerns Finding
severe oil leak on arrival. underside coated, dipstick 3/4 qt low on arrival. None provided
Jobs
Full ************* Change
Approved on 10/12/2023 at 04:16 PM
SYNOC
*************************
Labor Hours Rate Total
Perform Inspection and Full ******************** Change **** $135.00 $27.00
FULL SYN OIL CHANGE INCLUDES: UP TO 5 QTS SYN (0W20,0w40,5w20,5w30,5w40 Full *************, OIL FILTER, AIR PRESSURE CHECK, TOP OFF FLUIDS), (We Don't Top Off Brake Fluid) 5W-30 Full Synthetic Temp Range: Below -29 4.0 L / 4.2 Qt. **** $111.35 $****
Part Qty Cost Retail Total
DURAMAX SYNTHETIC
DURASYN
Inventory 1 $15.95 $54.99 $54.99
Wix OIL FILTER
67674
Inventory 1 $4.39 $14.99 $14.99
Fee Method Calculate On Amount Total
Disposal Fixed N/A $3.00 $3.00
Discount Method Calculate On Amount Total
cook Percentage Parts 10% -$7.00
GP%75.11%
GP$$69.84
GP/Hr$349.20
Subtotal$92.98 Fees Taxest. $****
Labor Taxest. $1.89
Parts Taxest. $4.41 JOB TOTAL$97.39
Note: FULL SYN OIL CHANGE INCLUDES: UP TO 5 QTS SYN OIL (0W20,0w40,5w20,5w30,5w40 Full *************, OIL FILTER, AIR PRESSURE CHECK, TOP OFF FLUIDS), (We Don't Top Off Brake Fluid)
RO Fees
Fees
APPLIED TO: 0 / 1
Fee Method Calculate On Amount Total
Shop supplies Percentage Parts 15% $****
Subtotal$**** Fees Taxest. $**** RO FEES TOTAL$****Customer response
11/09/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
This is not the paperwork that the Meineke provided my spouse. The paperwork she received says nothing about an oil leak. She also was never informed verbally of an oil leak until 2 days later when she took it back to Meineke after smelling a bad burnt oil odor.
Regards,
*****************************Customer response
11/10/2023
This is the detailed report my wife was given. There is no mention of an oil leak.Business response
11/10/2023
The oil leak has nothing to with us. It was all documented, noted on the ticket. This is a common problem with type of vehicle. ******** also said that she bought parts off of Amazon and had her mechanic in *********** install them for her. When at the shop this week she called him in front of our service manager. We have multiple witnesses and there is nothing further we can do at this point. We did not manufacture the vehicle nor purchase the vehicle.Business response
11/15/2023
The oil leak has nothing to with us. It was all documented, noted on the ticket. This is a common problem with type of vehicle. ******** also said that she bought parts off of Amazon and had her mechanic in *********** install them for her. When at the shop this week she called him in front of our service manager. We have multiple witnesses and there is nothing further we can do at this point. We did not manufacture the vehicle nor purchase the vehicle.
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1 total complaints in the last 3 years.
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