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Meineke has specialized in automotive repair and maintenance services since 1972. It provides brake repairs, oil changes and exhaust system services. The company integrates diagnostic tools with its service offerings for thorough vehicle inspections, with the goal of maintaining health and performance for a diverse range of vehicle types.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2025

    Meineke located at the corner of S. Queen and E. Springettesbury, York, PA refused to add air to my tires even though I am frequent customer at that location and I am a Veteran--retired Navy. The man at the desk said "We don't do that anymore." He also said that the hoses weren't long enough (I have had air added there at least three other times), that if they were pulled out of the bay they would fray, that the techs would have to "work for free," that there were air hoses at gas stations, that the hoses were changed and were now shorter and "couldn't reach" outside the garage bay.

    I said I would pull the car into the bay (there were no cars in there) and that is when he said the techs would have to "work for free." He also said that the low tire pressure light was due to the cold weather and that it would warm up tomorrow. I checked the weather channel and will be significantly colder tomorrow. Guess who will never return to a Meineke for service. They lost a great customer.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2024

    They overcharge and don't even fix the problem. Then want more money to diagnose something else. This place is a waste of time and money. THEY DON'T CARE. All they care about is making money. I would be better off working on my own car.

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      Reviewed Dec. 7, 2024

      I purchased a Groupon for an oil change here. I called the provided number on Tuesday to make an appointment as required. They said they have me down for 2:00 pm Saturday. We go at 2:00 pm Saturday, having planned our weekend around this appointment at this agreed upon time, and are told that our appointment “wasn’t written down” and that we would have to wait 2+ hours to be seen or reschedule for a different day. I already paid for this oil change to happen at this time, I don’t have time to wait for 2+ hours. The man on the phone was extremely rude and inconsiderate towards me. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone unless I wanted to mess up their entire weekend.

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      Reviewed Dec. 2, 2024

      Kelly was especially helpful today getting my bumper back on and snapped into place. He has helped me with vehicle issues before & is always knowledgeable. He made a tire recommendation to my husband. He is always quick to find whatever issue I'm having.

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      Reviewed Nov. 30, 2024

      Took my truck to this place to get new pads. They told me I need new pads and disc, hmmm. The parts guy from Meineke NEVER SHOWED UP. This place went to auto zone to purchase a lesser quality part that I still had to pay full price for the original. When I left that place, I noticed I had no brake pressure. So, I took it to the dealership, and this is what they told me...see attached.

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      Reviewed Oct. 26, 2024

      Took my car into Meineke in hartford city indiana for a rear alignment. Charged me $119.00.... Got the car home and seen the tires were still tilted in. Took it back the following Monday and was told that they couldn't do it because the bushings, tie rods and control arms were loose. Wanted $1800 to replace them. If it couldn't be done then I shouldn't have been charged. Sent in a complaint to meineke but it fell on deaf ears as they don't care about customer satisfaction. Took the car to my mechanic and he said nothing on the back was loose. Went to another place for a alignment and all it needed were the 2 alignment bolts replaced. This was $238.00 for that repair. That's a huge difference from $1800... WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THAT LOCATION AGAIN!!!

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      Reviewed Oct. 25, 2024

      This was the worst experience ever purchasing tires. I was quoted $560 + tax for a set of tires. After being quoted, they said they only had one tire and would need a $250 deposit to order the tires. Understandable so we paid the deposit and scheduled the appointment for the next day. Called to confirm they had the tires and went for our appointment. We waited an hour and a half past our appointment time before they got started on the work. Disappointing but still understandable and then when they finally finished, they told us the total was over $860 so had to pay over another $600 on top of the $250 deposit.

      When I addressed the discrepancy the girl at the front desk was very rude and then ran out to our car yanking on the driver door handle very hard which was locked. I asked her why she was trying to get into our car and she wouldnt answer. The manner in which she and a couple other employees treated us even after paying the inflated rate was despicable! Do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere or if you have no other choice, get a written estimate before making a deposit. These people are crooks and lack any professionalism.

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      Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024

      Stephen (service desk) was professional. Diagnosis and repair of power steering issue was done well. I was presented with a lengthy list of "additional" recommended needed work. One of which was brake work due to brakes being "metal to metal" and need immediate repair! Took car to my mechanic of many years and certified brakes measured 6 mm and we're fine. Hard for me to give my business again due to trust/honesty issues.

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      Reviewed Oct. 8, 2024

      They are the most corrupt company I have ever dealt with. I was scammed out of thousands of dollars. They found more issues later. That's not possible to not have seen a cracked motor mount. It didn't Crack in a week. And there was something else after I already paid $5,000. My van is worse now than when I took it in. Also, my oil is overfilled, I got charged for parts I never received & my check engine light again (3rd x).

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      Reviewed Oct. 4, 2024

      Just here to say thank you for working me in this morning and taking care of my car. Letting me know there was nothing more than a few bolts that were loose, Corrected it for me at no charge! When I have further problems, I know where I can go and trust that they’re honest efficient and very kind! A special thanks to the guys at the Olive branch Location

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      Meineke author review by Lauren Fix

      Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. was founded in 1972 in Houston and is now a part of Driven Brands, which is headquartered in North Carolina. They have more than 900 locations around the world. Meineke Car Care Centers performs tire service, preventative maintenance and some repair services.

      • Roadside assistance: Customers who get a synthetic blend, high mileage or full synthetic oil change package receive four months of free 24-hour road assistance. It includes lockout assistances, hit and run protection, rental car discounts, concierge benefits and more. Members of Meineke’s free rewards program also receive free towing for up to 15 miles.

      • Online resources: Meineke’s blog has informational articles, expert advice, maintenance tips and industry news. It is useful for most automobile owners. The chain’s website also has an auto repair and car parts dictionary, which includes basic definition of terms customers might see or hear when having their vehicle serviced or repaired.

      • Social media: Meineke is active on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Consumers can follow the brand to get maintenance tips and see special offers.

      • Online scheduling: Customers ready to schedule a service appointment can do so online. The website will show them coupons associated with the service they are requesting. Same day appointments may be available.

      by Lauren Fix Auto & Finance Advisor

      Lauren Fix, The Car Coach®, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, sector analyst, journalist, author, keynote speaker and television host. A trusted car expert, Lauren provides an insider’s perspective on a wide range of automotive topics and aspects, energy, industry, consumer news and safety issues. Her analysis is honest and straightforward. Lauren is the CEO of Automotive Aspects and the Editor-in-Chief of Car Coach Reports, a global automotive news outlet. She is an automotive contributor to national and local television news shows including Fox News, Fox Business, CNN International, The Weather Channel, Inside Edition, Local Now News, NewsMax, The Daily Flash show and more.

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