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Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
Has a slow leak in a tire and so used fix-a-flat to repair it. Went to NTB to have it repaired properly and they told me that they would not repair a tire that has had fix-a-flat liquid in it because the tire is "compromised". Got the manager to confirm, this is really the policy of NTB! NTB justification for this is that fix-a-flat liquid "damages" the rubber inside the tire. This is absolutely false and just about any other tire repair place will tell you it's false. NTB is trying to force people to replace perfectly good tires that happened to get a leak in them. Absolutely a RIPOFF. Be careful, because NTB won't tell you that they refuse to repair the tire, until you get to the store and they have your car up on the rack already! DO NOT GIVE NTB ANY BUSINESS AT ALL.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
NTB in Manassas on Sudley Road messed up my 2012 Pathfinder rear lower control arm, they broke a bolt doing the front end alignment, then messed up the lower control arm trying to get the bolt out. I have missed two days work. NTB wants me to pay for parts they Screwed up. I called their corporate headquarters and filed a complaint about this service, the worst I can imagine.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018
I purchased four tires less than two months ago. I purchased the road hazard warranty and for the second time I was told that I didn't have the warranty. I will never purchase anything from them again.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
Worst experience I have ever spent in one place. Spent 6 hours to get 4 tires changed and one battery change. They will not meet price. They will not do as they say they will do. I will not recommend NTB. They will put on tires that you don't even ask for and when you ask to have them change they want extra money. I will not recommend this place for anybody because you'll get ripped off.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
I took my car on 12/31/2017 to the Springfield OH location for a no heat issue at idle. The diagnostic was a clogged radiator and a Thermostat. I was told I needed to replace both of them at a $600+ cost... I refused the service and took the car back. The car needed simply a heater core backflush.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
In taking my car to NTB in Matthews, NC I already completed my research on the cost of an oil change. My car take 6 Quarts of oil so knowing it would be an extra $4 I asked the uneducated service guy if it was only $4 more per quarter. His answer was, "Something like that". LOL, the idiot doesn't even know his own prices. Anyways, as they pull my car into the service garage I start to read online reviews about NTB and to my surprise (at that moment) they have terrible reviews.
So I moved and sat at a table where I could see my car. The whole time watching the so-called mechanic change my oil. He kept looking at me like he was up to something. After adding fresh oil to my car he had another mechanic verify the dipstick for oil level. WTH? He doesn't know how to read a dipstick? Anyways, they were suppose to check all my other fluids and complete a tire rotation for free but after reading the reviews I don't want them to touch anything else on my car. For a $33 oil change I will go back but for nothing else.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
Went there to buy 4 tires, was never asked about additional services. I told them I wanted my old tires back, the assumption on my part was a balance, they sold me road hazard and an alignment without asking. The service manager Eion tried to tell me that the front camber in my car is out of spec and not adjustable. I told him it was and how to do it, (I looked it up and I'm a FORMER A.S.E. certified Mechanic with 25 years exp) it didn't get done although I paid full price. When I got home with my old tires I noticed I was charged $12.00 disposal fee, for what? When I removed the 2 tires from my trunk I noticed that I NOW have a $250.00 BENT amateur Radio Antenna. I'm NOT the poster boy for happy at all, AND this pleasure only cost me $600.12.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017
I have been to NTB originally to have my brakes, rotors and new tires. Within one year they told me I need brake pads and new rotors. They told me it was because a brake caliper was stuck on and I was using my brakes all the time while driving. So I had both replaced again. First time I had them done cost me over 900$ dollars. The second time I supposedly got free brake pads and they had my car for two hours. I was also charged 110$ per hour labor and I was charged two hundred and 220! for one job and there was a second person that worked on the calipers so I was charged labor for him so this job also cost me over 900$ despite free brake pads.
It is less than a year and I’m bringing my car to the dealership because I think there is something wrong with my brakes again. I also bought all season tires from them and the tread was worn and needed to be replaced after just over 10,000 miles and they are supposed to be warrantied for 50,000 miles. I was told I would get a partial credit for the tires to be replaced and I would still be charged 110$ per hour for labor. And of course I watched them work on my car and they took their sweet ** time on my car and moved like slugs because they get paid for hourly on each job. Must have made some nice money on my job taking 2 hours to do this work which I have seen it done in way less time as this. And to top it off when I called and spoke with a customer person to complain I said they were ripping me off and just hung up on me. THEY ARE DISHONEST AND THIEVES, if I could give them negative stars I would and I every person not to go there!!!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
Had lug nuts that were locked. He stripped the lug tool. Had to go buy lug nuts and now have no lug nuts that are locked, which that cost me $35.00 to replace. Even where I bought them said he did not have it placed right or he would not have stripped the lock.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
Back in May 2017 I had 2 new tires installed on the rear of my 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier at the location in Porter, TX. I did not notice what they had done till that night when I looked at passenger side of my car and saw that my plastic wheel cover was cracked & broken. I know what they did was use the air wrench on those plastic lug nuts that hold it on. Then in August I stopped at location in North Houston at FM1960 and asked for an oil change. The manager actually refused to change my oil. His excuse was there was a small amount of oil stain on the oil pan. After these 2 incidents, I will not use NTB for anything in the future.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017
Had a bad tire and tried to buy 4 new (Cooper Tires) but they did not have them in stock so I got 1. A few months later I got 2 more and front end alignment. Then a brake job a couple of months later. I still only had 50,000 on my car when the tread on all 3 tires I got from NTB separated. Awkward. Screaming mfg defect and very dangerous. The 3 tires were less than a yr and still in warranty. I was told I needed struts on rear where one original tire and one NTB tire were. I had to buy 4 new tires plus more warranty thing. They only gave 1/2 credit on the 3 tires then the audacity to charge fees for balancing and mounting plus lifetime mounting in the replacement tires. Over $1200 to get my car back!
They should have replaced at least 2 tires free with free mount and balancing, half off one tire with free mount and balancing under the warranty. Given me my military discount on the 4th tire charged to mount and balance it. Military discount on the struts and I would gladly pay to warranty the 4 new tires. But what is the point of paying extra for warranty when they don't replace tires with obvious manufacture defects that could cost me my life.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
I purchased a set of tires from NTB two years ago and bought the warranty on the tire. The tires were two years old and had 15 thousand miles on them. The warranty was still good as it was for the life of the tire. When I called about getting the tire replaced with the warranty I was told the price was $207.00 for a tire that only cost $66 a piece when I bought them. The only thing I added to this was a tire pressure monitoring system for $65.00. They told me that this price was before deductions but couldn't or wouldn't tell me how much was being deducted. I am not the smartest person around but even I know that $207.00 for a tire that cost $66.00 was ridiculous. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a tire for about 110.00 with a new tire pressure monitoring system stem and I got all the same warranty on the tires. I will never shop at NTB again.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
In September, 2017 I took my car to NTB in Decatur, GA for my maintenance tire rotation for tires purchased through this company. I was assured by the store clerk they had “the best man” at this location for the service (although this statement was not prompted by me). On October 16, 2017 I took my car to my private mechanic for a metal scraping sound I had heard for two days. My mechanic took off the tires and called me immediately to the service area as the mechanics looked on to show me that my TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED INCORRECTLY!!! The mechanic at the NTB Decatur location placed the tires side to side instead of front to back. My mechanic educated me on which way the wheels’ arrows should point on the tires when rotated CORRECTLY!!!
I immediately called the Decatur, GA location and spoke to a customer service rep who stated he would alert the manager who would definitely return my call. Ha!! I haven’t heard from anyone. Meanwhile, I called the corporate number and spoke to a customer care specialist, Je **, who stated that NTB wants to take care of their customers and listened to my complaint and would await my info about possible damage to my car after my mechanic briefed me. I told her I would call back. She sounded concerned and willing to take care of the situation.
Fast forward to today, Oct.17,2017... The customer care specialist called back today from the corporate office. I’m thinking good sign. I returned her call and stated that my personal mechanic rotated the tires correctly and did not charge me for that part of the service as he “was glad that no damage happened and prides himself on taking care of his customers.” She listened with her “reflective listening skills” to assure me she was listening. She offered NTB’s affirmation that it wants to take care of their customers. She offered a free oil change coupon. I declined with the understanding that if they can’t put tires on correctly I wouldn’t trust an oil change. She then offered that when I take my car back for the 5,000 mile rotation she could call the location of my choice to take “good care” of me as a valued customer. I queried that isn’t this something they should do??
She asked what she could do. I stated $20 for the inconvenience. She stated that she didn’t think she could do that. She then asked if she could help with anything else. I assured her she didn’t help and my reviews through this site, various customer information sites, and letters will reflect my experience with NTB. Buyer beware!!
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
Came by the new NTB shop at the Cockrell Hill location, because I could smell antifreeze coming from my truck. Mr. ** was very courteous and assisted me with professionalism, he was very straightforward and informative about my vehicle issue. Parts had be ordered from the dealership, and Mr. **, the Manager, personally went to pick up the parts. Although I had to pay more than I expected, I was given a great deal. It would have even been a greater deal if the company participated with Triple AAA. Thank you all for assisting me! Awesome service!
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
I'm not one to complain, normally. But I just can't let this go... I don't believe NTB trains their technicians properly. In my past three experiences: First, I was polite, calm, and professional up until my most recent communication with them. Honestly, I was pretty hot at this point. 1. Bought four tires at a Plano, TX location. Left my truck there for 6 hours. Picked it up, jumped on the highway and not one single wheel had been balanced. Had to go back in the following day. When I went in the service guy was rude and acted like I was crazy. He later admitted he did not know what happened with my truck and that every wheel was in fact, out of balance. 2. OK- my thought, all are entitled to an off day now and then. Needed tires and went back to a different NTB in Lewisville, TX because I really like this particular set of Cooper tires that they carry exclusively. Bought 2 back tires.
Serviceman offered an alignment for $89. I thought, sure, it's not out of alignment but it had been two years so I'll get it checked. How long will it take? Answer - 45 minutes additional time. So, they quoted me a time of 1:45 minutes to change two tires and do an alignment. 4 hours later, my truck is finally done. Serviceman says the toe was way out on the right side. Mind you, I had perfectly even tread wear at the time. Steering was great and had no issues. They made a huge adjustment in the toe and suggested that I had done some front end work recently. No I had not had any work done and I keep my vehicles in good mechanical condition. On to the work -They pulled my truck right in and went to work. The technician was slow, uninterested, and seemed in over his head for this task as I'm watching off and on between phone calls. After being there 4 hours, I had appointments to get to and places to be.
I was preparing to take this vehicle on a trip on Monday hence the need for tires. Immediately upon leaving the store, the steering wheel is way off of center. I wanted to go right back in, but I has already wasted half a day and they had other vehicles coming in. I pulled into the parking lot for my meeting and the steering wheel rolled over too easy to the left. (I would later figure out it was doing this because it was so out of toe). In fact, it was so out of toe, you could see it without even needing to put it on a machine. Adding to the frustration, there is a dent in my truck bed above the wheel well of one of the tires they replaced. I called the shop that afternoon, no answer. I called NTB customer service, no answer. It was around 5 pm. I logged a message online for "contact us" saying I had some issues to discuss. I wanted to document my concerns before the weekend. No response the next Monday.
I leave for my trip and check my front tires part of the way. The wear is awful on the outside of both front tires 3 days after the alignment. I call NTB customer service and they recommend I take it back to NTB. The problem is, I'm out of town in a remote area with no Tire Kingdom facility anywhere near. Front two tires are already ruined 500 miles after the alignment. I take pictures of the tire wear, steering wheel, and dent and email them to the customer service folks to document the problem. I reach my destination and park the vehicle for 5 days to not cause any more wear. NTB suggest I take the vehicle to Big O tires when I reach the closest city that has one (An NTB/Tire Kingdom company). One problem, I'm returning on a Sunday. Nothing open. 200 miles back into my trip home, I'm having to change to a spare because the metal cords are showing on the outside of the tire.
Then, an new gift appears - TPMS sensor goes off telling me to service my tire pressure monitoring system. The one not reading - one of the new tires. Driver's side wear is worse than passenger side and this is the side they made this huge adjustment on. I make it home stressed that I'm going to have a blowout on either front tire. Three tires ruined - Both front tires and the spare. I'm fuming over the botched job and level of incompetence. I calm down, remain polite and contact NTB again and inform them that I'm back and can take it to get it looked at but would prefer another store because I'm upset with the folks at the other store and would like to start new. I don't trust the operators or the equipment/readings of the alignment machine in the Lewisville location. So, I head to a different store.
3. Grapevine, TX store - take the vehicle in and they are immediately skeptical. The store manager comes out and talks to the service guy at the front. Does not look at me, speak to me or say a word to me. They take my truck back to "shake it down". They are not giving me any answers but they are working on it and it is obvious it is messed up. I gave them the original alignment paperwork and point out the huge adjustment that was made. Roughly 45 minutes later, the manager goes out to the truck, grabs the paperwork, goes to his office and jumps on the phone. I'm in earshot of his office door. I can see him on the phone flipping through the paperwork from my truck. He knows I can hear his conversation, so he closes the door. I speak to the serviceman up front. He was plenty nice but not offering any information.
I said to him, so, "clearly, I'm not a moron, something is way off right?" He nervously says yes and says they are still checking it out. Once again, I've got to be somewhere, so my wife picks me up and I leave. I call NTB customer service. They have to call me back. They speak to the store and what do you know... It was way out of toe. The adjustment the Grapevine store needs to make is back to within 6 one-hundredths of where it was originally. The customer service lady tells me that it was in alignment when I left the Lewisville store because the paperwork said so. This has all taken place in less than two weeks. The store manager who never talked to me, never listened to my concerns, would not even look at me told the customer service lady that I did something to knock it out of alignment. Meanwhile, there are multiple forms of communication and documentation (phone calls, emails, online forms) of the problems from day one.
You are really going to try to tell me that I hit something and it was out almost the exact same amount of the adjustment that they made when I had no previous problems. NTB's solution - 25% off of a new set of tires. Why should I pay for their clear mistake? Does common sense not apply anymore? Aren't the odds greater that they screwed it up given the facts vs me hitting something and knocking out of alignment almost exactly to the faulty adjustment the Lewisville store made? (Which, I hit nothing, by the way). You put me and my family at risk with a botched job and unqualified technicians or faulty equipment. I don't accept it. They were going to have a supervisor call me ASAP. One day later, I'm still waiting for that call and my truck sits at NTB Grapevine. They won't acknowledge the mistake and still insist I caused the problem. We have not even addressed the TPMS fault, the dent, or the off-center steering wheel.
Good Grief this company is MESSED up. I don't suggest that anyone do business with this company. Everyone has bad days, but this is three different locations. There is something really wrong in the processes or culture of this organization. They are going to get somebody seriously hurt. It's not worth the risk or the time involved to do business with NTB/Tire Kingdom. I will add receipts to this report when I get my truck back. Unfortunately, I left them with store. I wanted them to see the original big adjustment made. I don't know where to take this from here, but I'm prepared to spend as much time as necessary purely on principle and to try to make sure other consumers are not affected in the same way.
I'm sure this happens frequently to folks who may not know much about cars. It's dishonesty, at this point and I don't understand what the motivation is to rectify this ASAP other than them being concerned about admitting fault and fixing the alignment, replace the tires, straighten the steering wheel, and a discussion about how to handle that mystery dent.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
Went to NTB for an alignment. Waited 2 1/2 hrs for it and when I finally left. The alignment was not right. Went back because they have a 6 month warranty. They said that they were too busy to help me that I will have to make an appointment. Finally made an appointment but they made me wait 3hrs and they still didn't get it right. The car was better aligned before I took it there. My, seems to me that the mechanics that they have don't know what they are doing and they don't have enough experience. I quit going there. I started buying my own tires online. You get the same or better deal and there is no added fee and hidden charges and I take it to a regular mechanic that does a better job and gives me 6 months warranty too.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
I don't think these people at NTB near the Mall in Orland Park, Illinois know about how to disclose all the information that customers asks. They are very sneaky and will cost you a lot if you don't do your research when you go there. If you ask for a tire change around 100 bucks a tire, they will sneak in every possible thing that you can imagine in your bill plus their shop fee. WHAT THE HELL IS SHOP FEE? Why are we paying for their shop utility. I thought I did a good research and know what tires I was gonna buy. It was Cooper GLS touring for 106 bucks a tire with 50 dollar mail in rebate. I was like "Wow ok. It has 50 bucks mail in rebate which will lower my tire price to 95 bucks."
So I went there and first asked for any promotion going. The guy just clicked his dumbass 70s screen and popped out a 900 bucks out of door number. I just laughed and corrected all his extras. Then I asked from Cooper GLS touring tire and specifically asked if it comes with 50 dollar rebate. He said it does and all. There you go - I was like "Yes I got this guy." So, I changed the tires and my bill was around 600 bucks because I did not put in any of insurance or free tire balancing or crap like that. The rule of thumb is if you haven't had any breakdown on tires for at least 3 years then chances are you will not have anytime soon and taking these insurance is just money down the drain.
Anyways long story short, I got my tires replaced and at the time of payment, I asked what to do for 50 dollar rebate. Oh the guy smiled and said "You should use your Cooper credit card to get that 50 bucks rebate." I was like "You **, why didn't you tell me earlier. Now I have to run my credit score to open a freaking Cooper credit card which I will not use for another tire change after 5 years."
I was thinking on my way back after leaving NTB that even though you think you are going to outsmart the guy behind counter, he is always a step ahead of you. First of all, he did not say that I had to apply for a credit card in order to get that 50 bucks rebate. He just said "oh ya there is a rebate". Either he didn't know or did not want to tell me. This issue is not about 50 bucks but the guilt of getting cheated is what frustrated me to write this complaint.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
Tire tread peeled off on a Friday evening. Pulled into NTB in NW Austin at 8:15. Closing time was 8. But garage door was open. Went in and spoke to service manager - Johnny. He and another choose to stay late on a Friday to help me. They put on a new set of tires. This meant a lot to me as I make my living as an Uber driver. Without their help I would have been stuck and out of business for the night. I'm 63 and know from experience service like this is rare and exceptional.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
Been going to NTB for oil changes. Upon changing my oil employee informed me of bad brakes in rear. He said both need new Rotors shoes. Because the rotors had big scratches. From no pads left on brakes. He quoted me $487 dollars for rear brakes. I am on a fixed income and it really upset me. My brakes had NOT been making any noises or causing problems. I got my oil change and left very upset... I took my car to a local mechanic and said NOTHING... he inspected my brakes and guess what? Rotors are fine. Pads were fine. Although he said don't wait too long because the pads are getting skinny... So I told him to put new pads on since I was there already. And his cost was $90? If I had needed all that NTB said I did. His price was $190... RIPOFF!!! I have both receipts.
Reviewed July 22, 2017
My tire was flat which is not uncommon. I don't drive the car much and it has been very hot. The low pressure came on yesterday after sitting for a few days. I thought I had enough time to wait until Saturday. When I went to get in the car, the rear right was flat. I call my roadside assistance company. Once the guy took the tire off. We both inspected the tire for possible nails or other debris. We painstakingly went over each side of the tire. We both ran I hands across each portion, inside and out. There was nothing sticking out of the tire on either side. This occurred on Saturday, July 22nd at approximately 3:00 pm at Store address 8435 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269 Ph 704.509.9107. The service tech said he could not find anything and suggested that I have it inspected as there was no foreseeable reason that the tire was flat. I explained to him that I don't drive it much. He indicated that it may be because of the heat.
I take it to NTB and asked if they would inspect the tire. I did not tell the representative that the tire had been thoroughly inspected. About 10 minutes of having my car in the bay, he comes to get me and tells me that he found a metal object just sitting there plain as day. I looked at him and said that is impossible. I asked him how it got there and he said it was in plain view. He saw it immediately and said that it could not be fixed because it was on the inside and I would have to buy a brand new tire. I stopped short of calling him a bold face liar because he had no idea that 2 sets of eyes had just gone over this tire inside and out before bringing it to him, but I did tell him I was very skeptical because I and the service technician that took the tire off went over every inch and could not find anything, certainly not anything sticking up as far as that piece of metal was sticking up.
You would have had to be blind and had no feelings in your hands to have missed that. I rubbed every inch of that filthy tire with my bare hands (the tech had on gloves) all the way around inside and out. I asked the NTB rep if he could explain to me how it got there, he said, he didn't know. I told him that piece of metal was not in my tire when I pulled up and gave him my key. I had seen something like this on TV years ago, but never thought I would become a victim of it. I told him to put my doughnut back on because I did not believe him and that I may have to buy a new tire because of this, but NTB would not profit from it.
I found a Discount Tire approximately 6 miles away and took it to them. While there, I begin reading the reviews for this company and it seems that they run scams on the customers frequently. I will never use NTB again. That guy thought I was just a stupid female and he could pull anything over on me and I would believe it. The reason I had the service Tech from USAA go over the tire with me was to find a nail. There is no way both of us missed a piece of metal sticking up approximately one inch from the tire.
I do not have an order number as inspecting the tire is free and I refused to buy a tire and was not offered any paperwork and Discount Tire now has the old tire. When Discount Tire tested the tire, the only slash made was by the piece of metal that NTB planted in my tire. I want NTB to pay me for having to replace a tire that just lost pressure and was perfectly fine until their representative decided to poke a hole in my tire that was not there.
Reviewed July 18, 2017
7 months ago I purchased tires from someone other than NTB, but they didn't have alignment equipment so I ended up at Ntb. They were so nice and friendly and said there was a problem with the rear tires and they couldn't be aligned because of a missing part. Didn't try to push a sale so I figured it could be possible. 7 months later I had some tread issues and needed 2 tires and went to a closer Ntb. They said same issue with the rear alignment, but for $600 they could put the part on. I passed and they seemed very shocked and tried to pressure me, but I stood firm. They ended up doing the front alignment and I left. 2 days later I went to my regular mechanic and he said everything looked good for rear alignment, but didn't have the equipment either so he sent me to an alignment shop close by. They lined up the car both front and back without any issues. Not only that, but the front alignment that was done 2 days earlier was off terribly. Buyer Beware.
Reviewed July 13, 2017
This is my second visit to the Jonestown Rd location in Harrisburg, PA. The service is poor, and the employees are shady. It seems like every car that comes in for inspection needs shocks or struts. The mechanic that worked on my vehicle this last time left grease and dirt on the door panel and steering wheel, and he attempted to steal money from a money clip that he thought had $100 bills and cards in it. I planted it on the passenger side, partially visible, under the floor mat. There was no reason on earth for him to be on that side of the vehicle, under the mat. To his surprise, the money was fake and the gift cards were expired. He even forgot exactly where he took it from and placed it somewhere else. Stay away from this place. They are not honest people.
Reviewed July 7, 2017
I went to NTB to get my car inspected, and they informed me that I needed brakes and routers on all 4 wheels, which was true. They gave me a quote of $1095, but the manager said, "I gave you over $80.00 in discounts." Needless to say they say a girl and thought "oh she won't questions." I ended up not getting my car inspected, the manager said this really needs done and I told him that "I found 4 ceramic brakes and 4 routers on eBay for $200.00 so how are you charging me $1095." He said "$75.00 was for bleeding the brake line, $289.00 for the brakes, $396 for the routers, $60 for the emission and inspection (which is high), $275 for labor." That is a ripoff. $275 for about an hour's worth of work, meanwhile it shows on their board $106 an hour for labor. DON"T GO TO NTB.
Updated review: July 30, 2017
Apologies accepted! I am willing to give them another chance, just not at the Palatine, IL location.
Original Review: July 4, 2017
Made an appointment online for tire installation (how convenient for the customer). When I came to the store 3 days later, I was turned down. The reason - they did not have my tires in stock (how disappointing for the customer). I was told that it would take couple of days to bring the tires in (no discount offered). First of all, the tires that I decided on were shown "in stock" at the time of online reservation. Second of all, if you didn't have the tires, the process of ordering my tires should have started the second I made the appointment online. Tremendous waste of time. That was my first and my last time dealing with NTB.
Reviewed June 28, 2017
NTB Tire and Service Centers, 8601 N. MoPac, Austin, Texas - Made an appointment, when I arrived, there was no record of the appointment or the tires that I ordered. The sales person wasn't at work. I left. The salesman called later and said that the tires were delayed, no apology for coming in for no reason. I made an appointment for the next day. I arrived at my scheduled time. I was not on their appointment list. The salesman was not there. He arrived a few minutes later. Finally, got my truck in for the installation. It took over 2 and half hours for them to finish. I believe they screwed up and tried to work me in with everyone else since most of that time it just sat in the bay. They need to improve their customer service. As far as I know the work was OK - time will tell.
Reviewed June 18, 2017
I picked up a nail just inside the inner tread and took it to NTB to get it fixed since I bought the tire there and a road hazard warranty. The manager of the place looks at it and says it can't be fixed because it's too close to the sidewall. But, under the road hazard warranty, he can sell me a tire and give me a credit for my tire. He inspects the tread and says it has very little tread left (uh - the tire has less than 15,000 miles on it). So he can "honor" their warranty for a net cost of about $60. Nice try CROOK - I took it to a competitor who patched it up in less than 10 minutes. Guess who will be getting my business now?
Reviewed June 14, 2017
I got in 6:54 am, I left at 11:48 am. I was going to the 1st day of my new job. Had to stop there because my brake were gone! I couldn't get anywhere else. I know they have a bad rep and they don't care. But this was the nearest place. They had to order the part. The mechanic was nice. But it's like the managers or guys upfront didn't acknowledge the issues. They did not say they were sorry, or offer a discount. Like they offer to 4 other people that come in AFTER me. They charge me for brake fluid. It was full. I checked it last night. All I need needed was the Pads and Disc.
My debit card is new. I show him the money come out of the account. I can pull it on my phone. When he had a problem put it through. "It must be an old card." No it's new. (I have had a problem with it). I didn't say that. But, I pride myself, on always paying my bills. And my Tithing. I know there is a stereotype with women of **. So I Showed him, That it Did Go Through. Like there is a MISTRUST of NTB.
I had to ask for a discount. He say he didn't know. He didn't put me in the system. But he give me 5%. Am thankful for that. $615.42 to $597.76. As I was leaving he was say to the other guy. "I know she's going to complain online". If customer get treat right they don't complain. They come back. I didn't say anything, I was polite. I know how these places work. But if you were talking to everyone else and offering them discounts: Why not l do the right thing. This was a very hurtful experience. Like I wasn't a really personal. But my Money was real. They even put my name in wrong with someone else email. Well, if I still have a job, and pay rent and other bills. Heavenly Father will get the glory in Jesus name. As ask Him to Bless everyone here, that has been dealt with in a dishonest way. May Jesus Cover Your finances, to help yourself and others. Give back. In Jesus name.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
NTB on Reisterstown Road of Owings Mills MD took advantage of my sister who is emotionally challenged and a senior citizen. Bottom line a $480.00 bill became $1,925 one. She needed new tires and because I live in another state, I selected the precise tires made arranged and appointment with this NTB. They told me the bill would be $480.00. I asked the sales person to be kind to Eve and that she lacked ego strength and would need guidance. They guided her right into a 1,925.00 bill! They went over her vehicle with a fine tooth comb and suggested work above and beyond new tires. I could have lived with an alignment and ball joints but they went beyond... tune up, power steering flush, fuel system flush.
My sister's income is $10,400 a year. When I called them to discuss the bill, the salesman said "We do not screen customers for income." Surely I understood this... but my mistake was I made them aware of her vulnerabilities and mental state and they totally exploited her. Thank you for allowing me to vent. I will ensure that the Reisterstown and Owings Mills MD area will be aware of the parasitic nature of their local NTB... and I will not step foot in another one to conduct business myself. I hope they choke on the increased sales and revenue that they reap from what I see as unfair sales tactics on the challenged, elderly, and people who have limited knowledge of automotive mechanics.
Reviewed June 4, 2017
At 9 am I came in to get tires rotated, asked to check bearings. At 10 finally came in. Said they needed to be replaced. At 12 I asked where they were with my vehicle. Said they were working on it. I can see clearly through the window they are not. I know that they order the wrong parts. One side has abs. This NTB service has gone down the drain. Still waiting 1:20.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
I drop off my car for an alignment at 8:30am. I was told it will take Two hours. I came back at 5:00pm. And it was not ready yet. I asked the guy at the front counter and he said they were working on it. I don't think an alignment will take 9 hours to do. I will never came back or recommend this place to anybody.
Reviewed May 4, 2017
I will never go here again. I went there to get a tire replaced, tires rotated and a new battery. Worst mistake of my life! I left and when I got down the road I noticed my car was shaking when I drive so I called and told them. I was told that it had to "settle" and to give it a while. Weeks later on a Friday it was still doing the same thing so I called and told them and I was told to bring it back. They looked it over after hours and I was told it needed a wheel hub assembly. So I went and bought the part because they told me to and they put it on. When I got down the road, not only was it still shaking, but while braking it made a grinding noise and the brake was clicking as I pressed it. I immediately took it back. They looked over it again and told me once again that it had to "settle" and that if it hadn't stopped by Monday to bring it back.
It was still doing it by Monday so I called them back and asked when was a good time to bring it. The manager said, "I don't know why they told you that because he's not here." So the next day I called again and the manager said,"Well, he's about to go home in 30 minutes." I said, "please this is the only vehicle I have and I use it to go to work." He said, "Well if you can get here in 15 minutes I'll see if he can look at it." So when I got there, and they FINALLY got to my car they told me that they thought it was the wheel beringer on the other side because someone had wrapped the cords around something and that they wanted to do another diagnostic. So I left my truck there. When they finally called me the next day they told me that the part I bought had a bad sensor so they took the sensor off my old part, put it on the new one and put it back in my car.
When I went to pick it up, I was relieved. The manager said, "I test drove it, the mechanic drove it and it drives like a dream!" More like a nightmare!!! The grinding and brake had stopped acting up, but the shaking was worse! I deciding not to go back up there and just called customer support and made a complaint. He called the store and basically the manager told all kind of lies so I was told to take it back and get another diagnosis. I told him I was worried about taking it back there since I had complained on them so we agreed to take it to another location. I did and I signed paperwork and the mechanic told me that they would find out what the problem was and they would call me before doing any work. The result I got back was shocking!!! The mechanic there told me that they misdiagnosed my problem big time. I had bolts missing and my front drive shaft was gone!
Then I was told that if I wanted it fixed it would be an extra $380 because they would give me credit for the part and labor that I had recently paid for. I called the customer service rep that I had talked to and he told me that he had already put the part on and I told him that I couldn't afford that. So they took the part back off and it took me days to get my truck back. The end result ending up being that they would only give my money back for the labor and not the part because I didn't get it from them. But they were the ones that told me to go get it from somewhere else because it would be cheaper to do so. They also offered me a $50 royalty card but I didn't take it because I'm NEVER going back there again. I WISH SOMEONE WOULD START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR PETITION AGAINST THEM BECAUSE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS.
Reviewed April 17, 2017
I went to NTB to get 4 new tires on my truck. They told me that I needed almost $4,000 worth of additional work and that the vehicle was dangerous to drive. I was told that the brakes were dangerous, the shocks were bad and I don't remember what else. I told them to put the tires on, give me a list of repairs and I would take it to my personal mechanic. They also failed my inspection. My mechanic told me that the only thing that he could find wrong is that the brakes were borderline bad, which I had him replace, but were not bad enough to even fail it on the inspection which he completed. Everything else was fine. My bill was MUCH less than the $4,000 that the NTB mechanic wanted to charge me for fictitious problems! They performed an alignment on my son's car and he had to have it realigned elsewhere a few months later because it didn't drive straight. I will not return here and would not recommend it.
Reviewed April 9, 2017
I stopped at the NTB in Crystal MN on 4/8/2017 and got a price on tires and set a appointment up for 4/9/2017 for tires and a alignment. They said they had to get the tires from another store and they would have them later that day. On 4/9/2017 my appointment was an 12:00 PM and I'd be out the door by 1:30 PM because I had things I needed to get done. So I told them I was going to be early. I showed up to the store at 11:35 AM and the tires were not there so someone had to go get them and they had no one there to do alignments. They started to take the rims and tires off the vehicle but the tools they were using were garbage. Meanwhile the tires finally showed up to the store.
Finally just before 3 they were done with my truck. I told them if they would have allowed me to do it it would have only took me 45 minutes and I would have been done and on the road with new tires on my truck. Now I have to go back and have my alignment completed and I'm wondering if that's going to take another whole day.
Reviewed April 7, 2017
I called ahead and they said that they would gladly use my oil instead of theirs. I expected no discount or up-charge. I arrive at the appt. and they are firm that they would NOT use my oil. The service people were rude and unhelpful. I will never use NTB and I will pass the experience on to everyone I know and all social media also. I should have looked at their low ratings.
Reviewed April 6, 2017
I took my 2008 Equinox to National Battery and Tire - Concord Pike Wilmington DE on 4/1 for a simple oil change. I was told they could NOT do the oil change because supposed my car was leaking gasoline "all over their shop floor." I was told NOT only could they NOT do the oil change (which leaking gas had nothing to do with) but that it would cost me over 1000.00 to have fixed and the car was unsafe to drive. I was in a panic. Finally I called a CHEVY Dealership. I was told it sounded like the Fuel Pump Modulator which is under recall on the 2008 Equinox and being fixed for FREE by GM. I was also told that this had been know to ALL mechanics worth their salt for 2 years now and wondered why the people at NTB had not told me this, but instead tried to scare a woman in her 60's into spending a 1000.00 or more on an issue that they knew FULL well would be fixed for free by the dealership.
Reviewed April 1, 2017
Took my car to National Tire and Battery on South Kings highway in St. Louis Missouri. Paid over $1,600 to get repairs done on my car and some of the same issues are still occurring. Today is April the 2nd 2017 and manager refuses to fix the situation.
Reviewed March 29, 2017
My parents took their Lincoln to NTB in Humble, TX. They charged them $861 for an oil change, 2 tires, serpentine belt, A/C compressor belt, and belt tensioner assembly. When my parents went to pick up their car it was making a horrid loud roaring noise. NTB tried to blame it on the Air Bag Compressor Suspension to avoid assuming responsibility for the problem. They NEVER drove the car to even acknowledge the issue. So my parents took it to the Ford Dealer who found the problem, NTB had damaged the exhaust damper which was twisted and grounding out on the floor board.
I personally called Shawn, one of the Managers who was involved from the beginning and he refused to acknowledge any validity of the documentation from the Ford dealer but wanted to look at the car to NOW determine if they were responsible. Since the problem is now repaired of course he won't find a reason to assume fault on behalf of NTB. There are over 600 internet complaints against NTB - STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE CROOKS!!
Reviewed March 27, 2017
I was pricing timing belt replacement as recommended, routine maintenance for my 2005 Honda Civic. They said they could do the job for the best price I had found $600. The mechanic did it wrong, bent all the valves. I was in a rental (they did provide the rental) for nearly a week. When I got the car back it overheated 3 days later. They towed the car in, stated it was the EGR valve. A week later it overheated again due to them using the wrong intake gasket. I vowed at this point to never use them again, even to repair their mistakes.
A month later the motor mount broke and was found to be missing a bolt. I had another mechanic replace the motor mount. I'm now 60,000 miles down the road from that nightmare and the head gasket they put on with the timing belt is blown. The mechanic I'm using to replace the head gasket found they stripped the tensioner pulley bolt when they did the timing belt. I went int the NTB on S. Kingshighway in St Louis, told them about this. Their response is, "Well, it has been 60,000 Miles and the work was done by a professional." Nothing about these "mechanics" is professional.
Reviewed March 22, 2017
I replaced my brakes at NTB Oct 10th. Here it is Mar 22 and after having another mechanic check them he stated that whoever replaced them put them on without using any lubrication causing them to wear out faster than they should have costing me an additional $250.00.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
On 3/16/2017 I took my 2004 Buick Rainier in for a scheduled oil change and tire rotation. After my car was on the lift the manager took me back to see that the oil pan had moisture on it, and he could not do the oil change by company rules. He could check for the leak but I would be charged for the inspection. Nowhere in their advertisement is this stated that if they perceive an oil leak no oil change would be performed. If this is true it should be known upfront before customers waste their time going thru the effort to schedule and show up for work that won't be done. Their advertisement appears to be a come on to add additional work to the bill.
Reviewed March 13, 2017
Took my 2005 Mercury Mountaineer in for scheduled oil change at 10:00, was there until 11:48. Got into my truck, check engine light was on, battery had been discontinued, had to reset my clocks. Did not leave the parking lot, went back in and they pull it round back and turn it off. Left there and went to the mall off the Parkway. When leaving, the mall later that evening, just got off at my exit madison Blvd, truck started ticking, and smoking. Check oil gauge, warning comes on, and looked at oil gauge, nothing. Did a system check, 6% oil life. Had to wait until Sun morning to call, NTB, had to have truck towed. There cost $15.00 out of pocket tow, truck completely covered under the bottom from oil. I was told, the person worked on my truck, forgot to put one of my pulls to my oil pan back in, I have two. My advice is do not go to this one. I will not go back here again.
Reviewed March 9, 2017
My SO went to get an oil change at the Essen Lane NTB on Saturday March 4, 2017. Needless to say they charged him 220.32. WOW.... Yes they charged his debit card 9 times and the district manager as well as the manager just kind of blew it off. We are in the process of dealing with our bank now. Also they were very unprofessional and lied about what needed to be done on his car. We also got 4 new tires and they told him he would have to come back for an alignment, because the machine was broken. And did not replace the caps on his valve steam. It was absolutely the worst experience ever. We will not be going back to that location EVER...
Reviewed March 4, 2017
Came at 5pm to get 4 new tires that had them in stock. There were 2 cars ahead and one was almost finished. Walked outside to see what was what and my car had been sitting inside 30 minutes before being touched. Now it's 7:01pm with 2 tires on and 2 to go with 2 employees back there looking like they are wore the ** out. Ridiculous wait time and didn't even offer anything to drink. Oh soda machine was not in view, it was in the back when you get so tired of sitting and start walking and find things that should have been offered or told were it was located. Unless you have eaten and done all your important errands first, do not make this your first stop.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
They stole my tires and replaced one of the tires with broken crumbled glass and gel beads so I would have to come back only was in for oil change. l just brought the car off the lot and everything underneath was new and the tires were fairly new. Mr. Tire company found the glass and beads on my care tire. I will never go back there again ever. That was on my new car. They switched tires on my geo prizm as well tried to give them benefit of doubt. Do not trust them. And I will warn anyone I know about them.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017
I had gone to the NTB in College Station, Texas today, (2-27-2017). I had arrived around 9:30 am to get 2 new tires for my car. Ordered my tires and a wheel alignment. They had finished putting my tires on my car at 11:07 am, which was not too bad only having to wait 30 minutes. Then this is where I got frustrated. They move my car to the last bay in the shop to start the wheel alignment. They raise my car up to start the alignment. Right after that a Dodge Ram truck with a lift pulled into the next bay, right beside my car, that was getting a wheel alignment as well. The next thing I know my car is lowered back to the floor and they are working on the Dodge truck that came in after me.
The store manager told me the lift broke where my car was located and had to wait until the Dodge truck was finished first, then they could finish my car. So instead of getting done around 11:30 am. It was after 1 pm when I was walking out of NTB. The store manager did not offer me any type of discount or incentive for waiting 3.5 hours for my car, other than "we are sorry". I understand that things do happen. But I am individual who like to be informed when something happens. Not wait 45 minutes for an explanation. The first 2 times I went to NTB they put the new tires on the front and the old in the back. Today they left the old tires on the front and the new in the back. As I have been told they are to put new tires on the front every time. So every NTB does not follow the same procedures. After today I will not go back to NTB. All NTB needs to be consistent.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017
BAIT AND SWITCH. The worst company I have ever dealt with. I have dealt with NTB at 7 different locations. I own a fleet of 18 vehicles. Each location is practices scare tactics and bait and switch. Examples: Houston TX Store 1: "The front end of your vehicle is so bad, you may get into a serious car accident." Beaumont TX: "We won't warranty your alternator work until you spend another 550.00 installing valve cover gaskets." Houston TX Store 2: "Your engine needs rebuilt by our affiliate because there is oil gunk in the engine." Atlanta GA: "You need new tires because the front end is out of line." Each case was compared with the opinion of dealership ASC Certified Dealership Mechanics. Without exception NTB was making false statements. We will never go to this company again. Thieving bunch of crooks.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
I have been a customer of NTB Jacksonville NC for awhile and I went to them for several oil changes and recently an alignment and a state inspection. I had an appointment and when I walked in no one was around to help, but then after about 10 mins I finally got my appointment looked at and the guy there looked at the screen where it clearly showed what my appointment was for and he asked what I needed done as if he couldn't tell, then kept asking what else I needed done as if I had to add additional services to my appointment before he would complete the inspection.
Very rude and when I asked questions after the services had been completed he beat around the bush and did not answer any of my questions and continued to point at the paper to sign and initial. Then he handed me the keys to my vehicle and the receipts and said "have a nice day" and walked away without even looking at me. I am never going to do business with NTB again in future and I would no longer recommend that anyone go to NTB for services.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017
I took my truck in for the 4wd not working correctly. They said they fixed it. Less than 2 days later it was broken doing the same thing it did when I took it in. Not only did they charge me 2000 dollars they didnt fix the problem. I took it back and they wanted to charge me another 2000 dollars to fix something else that they shouldve just fixed the first time. So I paid all that money for nothing and then told to go screw myself. I consider this theft and it should be illegal.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017
I went to the National Tire and Battery location in Saint Charles Illinois off of Main Street. This is the second time I've been to this location and been very disappointed. The first time I went to this particular location was for a set of tires, which ended up working out fine but customer service was horrible. The second time I made an appointment and walked in and the person working the front proceeded to ask me what model of car I had, which he would not let me answer. He just started naming off different models of cars. I then told him "why don't you ask me my name and what time at my appointment is since I gave you all this info at the time of me calling to book my appointment."
The next day after my new set of tires was placed on my SUV I was heading out on a road trip with my three-year-old in the car. While I was heading up North on the highway my car began to shake when I would hit 60 miles per hour (which was never a problem before) while this was happening to my car I was pretty much in the middle of nowhere with my child in the car so I didn't have anywhere to stop and have anyone check out what the problem was. I eventually reached my destination and had it checked by mechanic who proceeded to tell me my tires were cupping in the rear and I had two bad leaks in the front tires. Then the next day after that my tpms light came on.
I paid $600 for a new set of tires that almost immediately had something wrong with them. Not to mention dangerous driving conditions with my child in the car.Normally I'm someone who is not afraid to speak up, but I'm so disgusted by what they did to my car and the fact that I spent my hard earned money (of which I don't have much) that I don't even know where to begin. I'm skipping the store and going straight to corporate, since the people in this particular location (not all of them) but definitely the man with dark hair up front is a complete moron! Stay away from NTB!
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017
Was told I needed rear shocks. Rear axle seals replaced. I went to a reputable automotive repair business. They told me nothing was wrong with them: beware scam city DO NOT Use them.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2017
If I could give these ** 0 stars I would. I recently bought 4 brand new COOPER DISCOVERER tires less than a month ago costing me around 700. Last night I had a blowout with my kids in the car for no apparent reason. No nail cut etc. Thinking that it's only been 26 days with these new tires and my warranty that they would replace it. I WAS WRONG!!!! They wanted to charge me 50 more dollars for installing on something that I had no fault in and 30 more dollars on a tire that already has a warranty!!! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN OR RECOMMEND ANYONE I KNOW TO GO HERE! I didn't even get a dollar a day use of that tire.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017
I regret myself for not checking the review for this company before getting screwed up. I got my SUV tires replaced last month at one of NTB location and I was told they will match price available at their website. I send them all proofs and they agreed to give me balance in check but what I receive was in some type of loyalty discounts which I'm going to mail them to keep themselves. The customer relation team is worse ever I had worked with. I must have called over 15 times to speak to the agent I was talking. Most of the time he is not available and other agents do not have access to the discussion we had. At the end they are telling me lie to save just $80 bucks. I don't think they are really looking for business. For sure I'm not going to see this company again in future. I'd happily go to any other place but NTB.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017
I ran over a nail and went to NTB for a quick tire patch. I booked an early morning appointment and I was out within an hour so I was satisfied with the timing. However, just a couple weeks later my tire light went on again and discovered that the same tire is leaking again. I went back to NTB to take a look and they said there was another nail. In the same tire. So I had to pay for the same service twice now within a month.
It's possible that I would have such bad luck that I did happen to run over a nail within a couple weeks with the same tire. It is also very possible that there were multiple nails and they just happen to miss the other. But something doesn't feel right. After reading many reviews of scamming within NTB I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same here. I won't be a returning customer and I have warned friends and family to avoid this place.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017
It started off at Merchant tires for a rear brake job on my 1996 Ford F-350 Diesel truck. Merchant screwed up so bad, the HQ for all these companies has already given me a return of 1/2 my money & up till today brakes worked fine. Now get this unloaded brakes work great. I loaded 1,000 lbs of salt in bed for traction, now rear brakes are rubbing & when I go to stop, brakes lock up or "left rear brakes lock up". Funny thing is my rear brakes are ABS, the exact problem I took it to Merchant's, then per HQ they set me up with NTB, warranty work to fix the problem. Well now the very problem I took it in for is now happening again, opposite wheel. This company is ** as hell.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017
I called before arriving and was told to come right in because they weren't busy. Checked in at 12:30 pm... around 2:30 I asked how much longer when I saw my car was still in the parking lot. I was told a few minutes. Then about 3:45 pm, I asked again about my vehicle, then the auto repairman pulls my car in the shop and comes to me about 4 pm saying they can't fix the problem (Almost 4 hours later) so then the cashier gives me a $13 discount for the delay only because I told him that the wait time was too long. Finally I leave at 4:30. I will never go here again, 4 hours later... just leaving the shop for a tire plug. Very bad service with little regard.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2017
I went to get an oil change and wheel alignment done and by the time I left I was given an estimate of$1250.00 I came home and called the dealership and took my car there. I never needed struts. Like they said I did. The dealership did the wheel alignment and put a battery in for $294.16. I would not recommend this place to anyone, they try to get you for everything you have. If anything, NTB should pay for what the dealership did. I am a customer who is totally disgusted by what happened to me.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016
We had service on a 2008 Jeep Liberty which cost us over $700. The rotors and brake pads were to be replaced and some other things on the car were also done. We agreed to service and had all the work done that they said was necessary (as it was our daughter's car and she was taking it to school which was 3 hours from Pittsburgh). We took it today to Mr. Tire to have oil changed and checked over only to have them tell us that the brake pads were cracked and that they were not ceramic (which on the receipt from June said they were ceramic) but some cheaper version was place and had several cracks in them due to the poor work! They ripped another customer off!!! We expect whatever is listed on receipt is what is put in car and that was not the case!
We will NEVER EVER HAVE ANY OF OUR CARS OR COMPANY CARS THAT WE HAVE EVER SERVICED AGAIN BY NTB. Total rip off service! They know people don't have any idea what they actually put in our vehicles and they don't care. Well maybe now they will care as they lose our business as well as many others because of their dishonest business. I have the brake pads that were given to me and I will present them to NTB to let them know that they are not getting away with this anymore... We paid again to have new ceramic brake pads place in the Liberty by Mr. Tire...and I would never have them touch any of our vehicles EVER, EVER AGAIN. Really. Think before you take your vehicle to NTB. Not a good decision...
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2016
I got 4 tires mounted here on 12/23. The same day/night I started my car and the TPMS light was on and one tire was failing to read. I took it in today 12/26 and Adam proceeds to tell me the battery must of died and they did nothing wrong. What a coincidence. Bottom line, look at all the horrible reviews and spend your money somewhere else. I will never make this mistake again. Neither should you.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
I made an appointment to get tires swapped on my 2003 Yukon today. The tires had only been used 1 year by my sister on her Dodge Ram - less than 20,000 miles - more than 1/2 the tread life left. My 18 year old son took the vehicle in for the tire swap - they told him they couldn't put tires on. Said they would call me. Since they had not, I called them. They proceeded to tell me the tires were "bald" in the center from over inflation and he needed a new set of tires. Quite ironic as the tires have over 1/2 the tread life remaining. Oh & by the way - they let him leave with the nearly bald 4 tires currently on the vehicle. Great service huh?
I called back a second time to tell them I looked at the tread again & they were clearly NOT bald in the center - the same gentlemen (who said he was a manager) said, "Well I said they were close to what is questionable." Very funny considering the 1st time I spoke to him he said the tire were bald in the center & "legally" he couldn't put them on the vehicle. I guess I know where NOT TO GO next time I need tires or anything service. It is so sad that we can't get honest service so many places in America today - thank goodness I am not just the normal uneducated customer. Good luck NTB of Champlin MN - you just lost service from any of my 4 vehicles and any of my family and friends in the area. No one likes a dishonest salesman!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
Lady in front doesn't care about anyone, rude, yelled at customers, didn't answer phone, acted like she owned the business and told customers to turn around and walk out 'cause she didn't have time for their crap.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2016
The worst experience ever. Went in on a flat (on rim) with the tires only being 1 1/2 years old. The assistant manager said it might be because my sensor (uhhh??? dumb**). Anyway...I told him I had replaced my sensor in January 2016, and asked for my print out. He refused to provided, and said "I CAN ONLY HELP YOU REGARDING THIS FLAT TIRE". I replied with..."well don't you think my year and half old tires have warranty, and not even a year old sensor?" He refused to provide that documentation as well...as we both got heated (BOTH PARTIES NEVER CURSED). He told me that he wouldn't service my car, keep in mind I was on the rim, then I told him his operation is a scam, and requested his superior info, he declined. I took my car to Discount Tire in Orland Park, IL ON RIM. They use your warranties but always charge you like it's a first time transaction. Be careful people. God bless.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2016
Today I booked an appointment online at NTB in Palantine, Illinois on E Dundee Rd. for 12'o clock. I arrived at about 11:55 am. The customer service right away was horrible! The guy I spoke with (Bob) said my car should be ready at 2:30 - 3:00. I was only getting new tires put on and an oil change. It shouldn't take no longer than an hour if that. I knew the time line he provided was pretty strange, so I sat in the front to see when they took my car in. They did not take my car in until 2:00, and that's only after I confronted the store manager (Carlos) about how long I had been waiting, and why my car was still parked out front in the parking lot. Carlos was very rude, he showed no empathy for how long I had been waiting, but yet blamed it on the fact that I placed my order online.
I watched (huge window so you can see what is going on) my car finally get pulled in to be serviced. They started the oil change process. I then notice my car was sitting up in the air for maybe a half hour or so. I heard the manager (Carlos) tell another man that he had sent all the workers on break to eat. I was furious at this point because who sends all their staff on break when there are like 7 customers in the store who have been there for hours waiting on their car to be serviced. Finally the workers came back out, Carlos the store manager asked me to come over to see something, he showed me my rim and said it was cracked. The crack was very very tiny I could barely see it at all.
Then he told me he could not put the new tire on that rim and that he could get me a rim for over $200. At this point I was really upset, so I told Carlos to put my old tires back on and I'll just take my car somewhere else. Carlos then said "well we are going to charge you," I said for what? I said "I been here for 4 hours, and you want to charge me, that is crazy, you should be giving me a credit." He then told me "you know what I'll put the tires back on, and you can leave" and walked away. I told him he was an **, and then he started to square up with me to get ready to fight. One of the employees got in between the both of us, and a few others came over to pull him away. The employee who was in between us asked me what had happened, so I started to explain, and then we went into the waiting room so I can finish telling him.
Carlos then came into the waiting room while the other employee was trying to resolve the issue, and told the employee to get back to work. I then went outside to call the cops, because I felt I was really going to give this guy a serious ass whoopin, and someone needed to be there to prevent that. The cops did arrive, and I told them my side of the story, the whole time Carlos was just smiling with a grin on his face, but behind the officer so he could not see. I then went outside and waited for them to put my tires back on. As I say outside other customers came outside to talk to me, and to tell me how they thought I was going to really beat the guy up, and how he was so rude to them, and how long they had been waiting too.
One girl just came to get a tire refilled because it kept getting flat, and had been waiting up to 2 hours. My car finally came back up front in about 2 minutes, I had already been outside and it was about 15 degrees outside, and snowing. I notice my car had the spare tire on the back passenger side, and again I was furious that they did not put the rim and other tire on the car. The guy who brought the car around, apologize, and he was nice he told me that I should call corporate and file a complaint.
As he was telling me this Bob, the guy who took my information when I first arrived was standing at the door with it opened and told the employee to get back in because he heard what he was telling me. I asked him why he would tell him to get back in when he was only trying to help me out. I have never seen so many people complaining about the managers behavior and how long they had been waiting. Not minutes, not an hour, but hours for simple things to be put on or fixed. I will never ever go to another NTB in my life, they will never get any of my money.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2016
I called their customer service line, to inquire about their buy 2, get 2 tire deal. Every tire I asked about was a joke in their deals. Sumitomo tires, which are originally $470 for 4, became $650 on the buy two get two deal. They say it is because of road hazard and 1 year alignment, but you can find the same deal with no discount from Sears, Walmart, and Firestone, and sometimes even less. They are not taking any money off the tires. They are just ripping you off for fun. Don't fall for it. Stay away from NTB and do your research before you buy!
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2016
I went to NTB, in Canal Winchester, Ohio. off of Gender Rd. after it was recommended by a place I had just got my oil change done. I knew I needed to have 2 tires checked for a slow leak (I was tired of paying to put air in every 2 weeks). I went in and talked to Nick who told me what it would possibly cost to do it, so I knew it needed done so I agreed. I went and ate while I waited and got a call from Nick telling me that upon inspection that my front brake calipers were sticking and needed to be replaced. I did know this ahead of time and had been putting it off... I knew at that time I did Not have the Money to do this and Nick suggested the NTB Card which I applied for and was Approved for a $500 dollar credit, which I was happy for. I asked how much the repair would be and the reply was "well it would be under the limit." Of course I said well o.k. and had it done.
O.k., so when I went in to pick up the car the Price for the service just happened to be $499 dollars... Kinda weird but ok. As I went home I looked further into the invoice and there was Nothing about the Tires, which is what I went there in the first place. So, I called and talked to Nick and asked him about it, and he stated that since I had the brake work done that they did Not charge me for that... which was Great. Then 3 days later I had to pay to Put AIR in the Tires that I Had Originally Gone in there FOR! Really? So I did call and set an Appointment for this weekend... I Guess I will See if They Try to Charge me For it. Hmm... Disappointed soo far is an Understatement!
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2016
I have gone to NTB tire on Kingshighway in St. Louis twice now. Both times your crew checked the wrong things. Both times to check a tire that had a nail in it and checked the wrong tire twice and then told me nothing was wrong with it. But yet tried to sell me something else. They did not check my tire. They brought it in, aired it up and said it was fixed and called me at 5 minutes to 8pm and said it was finished. This place is a joke and full of inept mechanics and sales people just looking for a sale. I do not recommend anyone go to this NTB tire. The manager yells to the salesman "don't tell the customer we can get to him. We have 10 cars now and 20 cars coming," yet he says "we can get you in and done today." WHAT A JOKE. THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016
I went to NTB for a wheel alignment on 11/18/2016. I've been there before (6 mo). Awhile later (20 min) the tech hands me my keys... At this time I'm showing the manager my previous print out from before and I tell the tech "well let's have the print out". He sees the old print out and groans. They "TRY" to get the printout to the printer (as said-3 times). When they cannot produce said print out, the tech shows me on HIS cell the results... (can send to cell but not the printer tells me something is wrong here.)
His cell phone results tell me this... the alignment is worse than when it came in! When I said, "Print that out", he said "I tried 3 times!" The alignment was worse than before he started (he thought I'd just pay and be on my way), worst mechanic in the world! I refused to pay. Didn't pay. Now I have problems I didn't have before. Took to my trusted shop and can't get in until after thanksgiving. How much tire wear will I get? How much to undo this damage? Thanks to NTB for a ** up job!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016
I am a frequent customer at this location 4700 Alliance Blvd. last summer. I spent a lot of money at this NTB revamping under the hood of my car and other stuff I needed to get done. Unfortunately, On November 15th, after waiting for 2 hours I was told by the sale attendant that they don't have a key to my tires. This is not my first time buying tires from NTB, every time I have ever purchased tires they always found keys to remove my tires. I found this to be very strange that this particular day they couldn't. As a matter of fact I was just there 2 weeks ago when I got a flat tire and they had no problem removing my tires then. So I'm inclined to believe perhaps the color of my skin had something to do with my experience, moving forward I don't plan on patronizing anymore NTB stores. This is downright wrong and unacceptable.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2016
Simple oil change, nothing simple about it. First said the bolt was rounded off and about two hours later they said they couldn't get the bolt out or tightened back down and then said he needed new oil pan which cost $787. I think that is a ridiculous price.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
I visited the Joliet Rd, Countryside IL to change oil and rotation. The manager said will not do because the tires are worn out. I went to a tire manufacturer. He check tires and write a letter the tires are good and safe. This the way NTB cheat you to sell new tires.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2016
Went in today to get new tires for my son's car and get it inspected. They couldn't get the hub cap back on one of the tires. So they decided to try the spare in the trunk. One of the guys that was working on the car tossed the keys in the trunk and the other guy not knowing he did that shut the trunk locking the keys in the car. We waited for over 4 hours and couldn't get an answer on what they were going to do. They called a locksmith and he couldn't get it open. Everybody went into the office and shut the door. Didn't tell us what was going and the locksmith had to go into the office to get paid. Their credit card was declined and they had to pay him cash out of the register. Car is still in the building with the keys locked in the trunk. Suppose to have an automobile locksmith come in the morning. Called their corporate office and said someone would be call me in the next 72 hours.
I will never take a car there again. They all hid in the office like we were going to go away. The guy who threw the keys in the trunk had a smirk on his face like it was funny. My son just bought this car and it was his first car. So he only had one set of keys. They could have handled this a little more professional and not avoid us. They should have called an automobile locksmith. He paid his bill and went home because he works nights and he's been up for 24 hours already. They made him pay the whole bill. They didn't even knock anything off the bill. They had the car since 11:30 this morning for 4 new tires and an inspection. Never take your car there for anything.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2016
Brb on hold road have me an estimate for brake pads, rotors and a serpentine belt... $856. Upon further reviewing a serpentine belt costs 20 bucks and takes less than 5 minutes to put on. They were charging me $100. A second estimate revealed all I needed was brake pads... $60 at advanced auto zone. So I bought the belt and the shoes for $80 and had a mechanic friend install them saving myself around $770. Buyer beware! Oh... I'm an elderly woman. Could this have been part of it?
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
The 1st visit to the Reynolda Rd store in Winston-Salem NC I arrived 30 minutes before closing and I was denied service. I then went to the Hanes Mall Blvd location and they took care of me. This visit today was only possible because Jiffy Lube could not get the oil plug off that was place by NTB. Now I had to revisit the North Point Blvd store to just get them to loosen the plug so I can return to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. I originally was just gonna have NTB take care of my oil change but once I walked in I was informed that they have no more openings for today for an oil change. He told me that I would need patience because I have to wait for them to loosen the plug. I'm very upset and will never come back to this location. The Hanes Mall Blvd location was very nice and the staff were friendly.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
So I have been having suspension problems for about 3 months. My car wobbles back and forth when reaching a certain speed. The people there said it was a stabilizer bar and that the tires needed to be aligned. Turns out that wasn't even the issue. They ended up charging me 213 for everything. So once they were done, I drove it but my car drove the exact same way. So I brought it right back. Once they test drove it again they said it was a transmission issue which doesn't even sound right to me. What made things worst is that my stabilizer bar wasn't even bad.
They changed a whole part just because one side didn't have a bolt on it! Why not just find a bolt and screw it on!? That makes no sense and is extremely time consuming. And then my tires weren't even aligned right. So I made them refund me my money for the so called alignment. I would not recommend this company to anybody. Bad customer service, inexperienced workers, and even the manager had a bad attitude.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
I visited the 2720 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077 location Saturday evening for a oil change. When I got home I saw oil in my driveway and called NTB to be assured they plugged it back. When I got up the next morning it was a heavy amount which prompted me to look below the car, and I saw it dripping. I called the same location and informed them that there was a issue, as now I can smell and see the oil so I did not want to drive it and risk damaging my motor. So they informed me I could visit the location nearest to me 12610 Southwest Fwy, Stafford, TX 77477.
When they put my car up to inspect it, all the workers gathered around because as soon as they lifted the car, oil went running everywhere. The filter was not placed back in the correct place, and they informed me that even though I just got the oil changed, it was completely empty already as it was just flowing out and they had to power wash the oil and re do the oil change as it is empty. This caused me to leave work for 3 1/2 hours while I waited for them to correct the issue.
This is unacceptable. If I PAY for a service, I expect it to be deemed as diligently performed and sought through. If they are that busy to where they have to rush through things, then they should have not taken any more customers. What if I did not notice the oil leaking? What if I were to go get on the road to visit my mother and my car broke down because there is NO oil and I blew my engine? Then what? This is unacceptable.
It is 102* here in Houston, and I am a mother. I should not have to be concerned about my car when I place it in the hands of a well know company to do their job. A simple oil change could have completely turned into thousands of dollars if my engine would have blew. This type of incompetency should not be tolerated. Not only did I have to leave work, on unpaid time, I had to sit at NTB for an additional 3 hours while they corrected their mistake! I am thankful that the 12610 Southwest Fwy, Stafford, TX 77477 was able to correct the issue, however I am completely irritated with the lack of training the workers received. Under no circumstances, should a filter be placed in the WRONG location and it not be capped back on. I understand mistakes happen, but not at the cost of a customer!!!
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2016
I had a very unpleasant experience with NTB. The customer service is horrible. I bought tires there years ago when it was still Merchants and had a bad experience with them. They lost my wheel lock key and they were very rude to me. Never went back there again. I was hoping when they changed to NTB they got better but unfortunately the service was just as bad. I bought new tires there at the beginning of the year and recently went back there for a tire rotation when they told me they couldn't find the wheel lock key. I told them that it must have happened there since they were the ones that put new tires on my car. They were rude about it and I had to get angry with them before they would agree to pay for a new wheel lock key. Their service is horrible and they're not taking good care of things over there. Will never go back there again.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016
I called and spoke to Chase because it was after 6 pm. I asked him, "Are you open?" He responded, "You would think," then he went on to say "If you're coming to get an oil change it's too late." I almost changed my mind of going there but because it was on my way I stopped by. To my surprise Chase was the manager and he was more rude in person. I got my quote and dashed out of there. They were very expensive so not only bad customer service but rude as well. I would never go back. It was a waste of my time. The order # don't look correct but I took a pic of it and it has the manager's name.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
Well I drove like about 60 miles in company van to have oil changed that's who my company uses. I arrived there were only two people there myself and another lady. This was at 930 am. Didn't want to be too late, I looked over at the slots for work to be done. No one in the spot for oil change. Told guy what I wanted. He told mechanic. He comes out, ask what I want. I told him oil change for company van. I have company shirt on with the logo, also van has logo on both doors. I am professional. He says they only take oil changes by appointment only. I told him I wasn't aware of this. He ask do I want to schedule one. I says no.
There was no one there. Why come he couldn't change the oil? He looked at me like he didn't care. I called another location man. Said they don't have no rule as that, he just made it up, to bring van he would do it. I know racism still exist but I work just like them. Don't see his reason for not changing the oil. No one was there. I can't control the pigment of my skin. This is horrible. I felt really bad when I left. I am going to post this on social media and see how they like it Facebook, Instagram, Twitter here I come.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
Took place in Atlanta, Ga, NTB ATL (John). He told my daughter to bring BMW X-5 2008, to replace tires 2 ea to another store so they can replace these 2 tires that were under warranty because they couldn't do the work. John said everything is still warranted, so I paid $583.00 for 2 tires. This took place in July 2016. Sept 2016, I got 1 check for $162.15 and No Other checks will be Issued. Total BS. 1-770-442-1127, district Mgr was gonna expedite it a lot sooner... Still no word on the rest of the money.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
NTB installed Michelin Defender GRNX tires, warranty 80K miles. Toyota dealer and Sears inspected tread depth -- 4/32 for 4 tires after 38K miles driving. When I came to NTB to re-inspect my tires, because all tires I bought from them, they asked me a lot of question of rotating, balance, and alignment check, and I was told they have to do balance check and alignment check on my car before tire inspection. Even I showed them all my records from Toyota dealer has done for me every 5000 miles maintenance. But they don't accept them. Finally, I have been told my tires installed 3 years ago... I don't understand what they mean. Today, I read all reviews online and I understand how NTB do their service.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
Called myrtle beach sc store about brake service on my lexus rx300, was quoted price of 134.96, when I arrived I presented a coupon for 25.00, was told they could not honor my coupon, because of price they had quoted, I feel this is a dishonest practice to get you in. Needless to say I did not have the service done. I'd rather pay a few dollars more and not play the bait and switch game. Won't go back and can't suggest anyone else to use this store, just glad I didn't give them coupon after receiving service.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2016
Three hours after my 8:30 appointment I was told my truck was ready. I asked for print out on what was done, was told "forgot to do print out, have to put back on lift to do print out." I look they were working on it again I asked manager about print out, he said they were adjusting on my truck. I said "you told me it was ready, you just needed to do print out." They not only lied about it being ready they don't even know how to do wheel alignment. Will never do business with NTB again. One sorry outfit.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
NTB pushes their one year wheel alignment on customers. If for any reason you need another alignment, say for front end work, the burden of proof is placed on the customer whether or not the one year alignment exists. NTB doesn't want to remind a customer of time remaining on the one year alignment. I was billed for yet another one year alignment even though I had over two months remaining on the first. The service manager sold a serpentine belt plus labor at an inflated rate. $78 for the belt, 0.8 hours labor. Perhaps $50 for a belt, 0.5 hours to install is more that reasonable. This was the cost at a local Nissan dealer. In the end, a week after the service, I noticed the old belt was still installed. The shop never did the work but billed me for it.
This happened at NTB #8779 at 13521 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64145. 816-941-8888. I reported the ripoff to TBC Corp customer service email consumerrelations@tbccorp.com but received no reply at all. The shop did return the money but only after I returned with receipts to prove it. I think most customers would not catch the mistake. NTB would be happy to keep the money had I not asked for it to be returned. They also recommend service work that is not needed. I'm writing this review as a warning to others. For a national chain to behave this way speaks to their brand. NTB cannot be trusted. From the complaints I see on the internet I don't see how they can stay in business. For myself and my family and friends, I can never recommend NTB. They are not trustworthy.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016
My battery went dead. It has a 36 month free replacement warranty. The battery is 35 months old. They would NOT fully replace the battery. Offered me $19 credit. After a long argument they agreed to only charge me 1/2 price for the new battery. I have been a customer of NTB for over 25 years, buying countless tires and batteries, and having to replace some during a warranty period and never with a problem. This company are crooks.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
NTB Wisteria Dr, Germantown - (301) 515-1734 - Open today 7:30 AM 8:00 PM. NTB held my car for a week and did not repair the problem until I got rude and aggressive. After, the conversation with manager about taking a long time to fix the car. I paid for man labor only. Well, I am trying to replace my brakes and I have a lock nut on each tire. My car did not have lock nuts before I want to NTB. I feel NTB employees put the lock nuts as a practical joke because I refused to pay for full services. I hope this note will help someone who believe in great service.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016
The employees lie about trying to sell their products and services, but they never done properly, rip-off/overcharge that you do not even expect the price. Employees are very rude, lack of education and lack of mechanic knowledge/experience. Lower self-esteem. Unprofessional. Dishonest. They are sadist and psychopath! The worst attitude and worst manner. Wasting time. Just told them I wouldn't never come back. My friend also had a similar problem with an NTB just down the road in which her dead battery wasn't even replaced! We are NOT recommended our friends and family to go to NTB!
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I bought my tires here a couple of weeks ago at the Conyers-Iris Drive location. I was impressed with their kindness and acting like they REALLY cared about your car. The overall maintenance, tips on preventive maintenance were extremely helpful and the recommendations that needed to be eventually fixed or fixed right away... really help me keep tabs on the condition of my car and they were very very concerned about making sure that I didn't do any damage to my car. They were really concerned about my safety on the road. The manager at this store exceeded my expectations in my overall experience and to top it off he made ya feel at home for the time it took to fix my car. Great Job!!!
Reviewed July 19, 2016
Do NOT take your car for repair to NTB Johns Creek! Ruined my car with damage over $2000.00 due to trying to remove my fan clutch without proper equipment. Currently filing court papers. Manager is dishonest, with no ethics.

Reviewed July 18, 2016
I went to NTB located in 301 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 in 07/11/2016 because my tire pressure light is on. After checking the car, the manager told me that they can patch the tire. In addition, the valve cover gasket of my car should be replaced. I do not have time that day so I just let them to fix the tire's problem and also do the standard oil change. One hour later, I paid the tire patch and oil change then went home. However, the light lit up again the next day. I thought maybe the pressure is too high or the pressures are unbalanced for the four tires after the technician's inflation, so I tried to measure and inflate the tire myself. All my efforts did not work indeed, so I had to go to the NTB store again in 07/14. I am available that day so I also let them to replace the valve cover gasket.
Then the worst thing happens. The technician is honest. He helped me to check all the tires and cannot find any patch! It means that they did nothing for my tires in the first time but charged me money for the tire patch. Moreover, they cannot find the reason of the light on. The technician just adjusted each tire to be 30 psi. And they told me to come back again when the light lit up. I am very disappointed with their service and very angry about their lying. Since they lied to me the first time, I doubt that the valve cover gasket replacement is needed. If I could choose again, I will go to other stores for a new inspection.
Obviously, the light lit up again the next day. And the steering wheel shook heavily because they did not balance the tires after finding the tire patch. So I went back in 07/15. The manager measured all the four tires. The pressure is good. So he just inflated the spare tire and said the spare tire also incurred the light on. The technician balanced the front tires for me. Then, I had nothing to say but waited another day.
In 07/17, the light lit up again and the steering wheel also shook. I went back the fourth time. The manager said they can do nothing because the pressure sensor is in the ABS system. He advised me to go to the Toyota dealer. I said "The steering wheel shook. Maybe you need to balance the rear tires for me at least." He said they don't have time and let me to come back tomorrow.
I am not sure that the steering wheel shaking problem is incurred by the unbalance rear tires. I am not an expert. What I understand is that all my tires are good, and my car can be drove smoothly before I went to NTB. I paid money without any problem fixed and incurred new problems. Anyway, I will not go back to NTB again and let them work on the car anymore. I don't know if NTB cares about the complaint. I shared my experience in NTB and let you know their horrible service. Maybe not all the stores, but the store I went to. If you need the receipts, I can give you the copy of course.
Reviewed July 16, 2016
NTB Buford Hwy 20 Buford GA, When I had my tires replaced at this location somehow they installed my new tires on a set of totally trashed set of rims. I know that these aren't the rims that I brought them originally because one of mine had bad damage to the outside edge where I drove 1 mile back home with a blown out tire and that damage is no longer exist, plus I lost 2 of my center caps years ago and now I have all 4 again. Also three of the rims are completely destroyed. The only good one is on the left front where I look when exiting my truck.
When I brought this matter to NTB the service manager told me I was a lying, crooked customer just wanting something for free. Then the store manager was very rude and said that he was not going to do anything for me, to take it up with corporate. These guys at this NTB IN Buford GA. are very bad people. Please think twice before doing business at this location. Hopefully the district manager will resolve this horrible treatment by the staff at NTB Buford GA. Look at the nice shiny silver wheel that put on my left front drivers side compared to the other three wheels that have been destroyed by another customer. Notice the dark tire machine marks and they have lost all of their clearcoat with the bad discoloration.
Reviewed June 27, 2016
Tires purchased. 4 tires. I had been going there few years. Spent at least $5,000.00 a year with my vehicles friends truck Christmas winter tires 4 vehicles work on trailblazer even purchased huge train track gift with all extra referrals. I had a tire go flat 5 days later. I called - told "bring it there." I'm single and disabled. Spent $2,000.00 the week before for tires on two cars. I was told "too busy - winter snowing. Don't have time to come to you." Well after speaking with manager I was told "not sure even if we carry another tire same size." I told them after what I spent I will expect them to come due to I called at 8.00 am. It was done before day over tire changed. I get a call - I owe a bill for them coming to change tire. Came here, aired tire, took to shop.
Here is my immediate complaint. I have had vehicle do not use alto but after they replaced tire things quit working - didn't even believe it was due to my tire. I will be heading to Mason City store to take tires I bought for Josh the manager I spoke with before. Due to health reason I was not able to get there. The tire replaced on my trailblazer was a tire 2 sizes larger. To date until I realized why my 4 wheel drive never worked my vehicle made loud noise and seemed like it tilted up when I turned to sharp. The items I had replaced fixed all were due to what finally Chev dealer after all issues done replaced I was asked to come in to shop - they wanted to show me something. I arrived three managers had it up on hoist - showing me why I was having to replace everything on driver's side - everything to do with 4 wheel drive nice - all that hold tire and worn side of tire also need drivers side replaced.
I had been driving a very serious dangerous vehicle with grandchildren cost of damage caused by your place using a bad tire. I spent 980.00 on all tires for my vehicle. Told "not sure if we can fix bad new tire." I just bought so you store workers put on a tire twice as big as all 3. Let me place myself and children family every person in my vehicle as we drove on interstate highway with a tire 6 inches taller wider to cause damage due to uneven unbalanced shop cost all damage cost to purchase correct size. Chev gave me all damage repairs stored caused by putting a tire that is so big 4 wheel drive could go in due to tire. I will request ASAP full cost due to your repair stating. No tire same size but you put new tire on even knowing my dog would of seem tire so huge. All the damage and cost repair purchase of tire to match cost I paid for your tires. I will follow up Monday after I go take in tires to Mason Store.
I will first state I am not accepting anything but what I ask. I will follow up with Iowa attorney general consumer complaint attorney. I will be faxing this also Better Business Bureau, last every site I can post this. I will also on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter if Josh does not immediately take care of. I want no one at this business to do anything to my vehicle. I have been told I have to do this to prevent someone to be killed loss of control due to I was a woman who you got fooled by tire put on until I was shown now tires side by side 7 inches taller both on front end. Liability is going to be reimbursed not more than 7 days. I pray we do not have to proceed having attorney general proceed handling forcing action - I can tell them you resolved my complaint ASAP.
Updated 8/14/2016 - I have my complaint and experience posted on this site about this company. To this present day I have not heard any response from anyone within company. Mason City Iowa was store I had my damage done from after they put new tires on. I must again ask to please post this response also. I have for last few hours been reading all the customers who all had similar experiences. Each and everyone basically states same experience or damages done to vehicles after bringing their vehicle to company. I am asking what can be done asap to stop this company from damaging or perhaps killing someone regarding tires or brakes or tires blowing out after 5 days.
I thought damage and money it cost me to repair my Trailblazer from getting new tires to 1500.00 almost 2,000.00 to repair putting on two different tires on the front of Trailblazer almost 6 sizes different on each side. Please anyone let's all get together to file a class action lawsuit or everyone please file a complaint immediately with your attorney general consumer complaint form. This is the only way we who have already suffered damage and loss from this company just looking at our vehicle to amount every thought they had to pay to get vehicle I know in Iowa. The estimate cannot be over $200.00 more than their estimated cost without owner's consent. Please let pull together to save others from loss of money but to stop possible death from parts coming off while driving with our families and our children. Thank you.
Reviewed June 26, 2016
First of all my address is wrong in the system. They gave me some address and I told them to fix it and never did. I took my BMW for oil change and tire rotation 6/20 and picked up on 21st. On my way back within 1 mile, all the lights lit up (brake, transmission, air pressure, check engine etc.) Tire pressure was not matching, there was a big difference in the gauge pressures. I left my Mercedez for oil change and tire rotation when I picked up this one. When I went back to pick up my Mercedez, I told the manager about the problem in BMW. He was very rude and refused to check it out and stated that he will check when he has time. I left the car there and went with my Benz.
When I went back in the evening he threw the key to me and said to take it somewhere else. He never checked my car. My Benz also had the air light lit up when I picked up after the servicing. The gauge pressures were different for all 4 tires. You have very unprofessional employees at your Brent wood, TN location. Last year I went there to get quote for changing all 4 tires for these 2 vehicles and their response was not encouraging. I went to next door Discount tire and got it changed. Their customer service is excellent. I don't want to go back there or any other NTB locations after the way the manager treated me there. He refused to use my coupon also.
Reviewed June 22, 2016
I'm writing this complaint because of horrible service at this location 10801 W Florissant Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Purchased 4 tires with wheel alignment. At time of purchase was told I needed part and that I could purchase the tires but they could not do the alignment unless I paid them to repair the part. I said "oh no I'll get the part replace". They said "ok, but you still need to pay for alignment or you can't get the special we're offering". I was told just bring car back within a year after part replaced and the alignment would be covered. This was cool. Until the appointment.
So one week later after getting tires replaced I call to make an appointment. This was on a Sunday. I was told this was not a good day, they were pretty much booked. So I explained to the tech taking the appointment I could come in on my lunch if that would work during the week. The tech said "sure come Tuesday 11:30 and we'll get you taken care of". Now this is the tech talking to me. So on Tuesday I leave work 11 am to make sure I'm there on time. Arrive at NTB at 11:20 am, speak with the guy and everything is seeming ok. Until 12:35 pm I look out front and my car is still sitting outside.
I speak to person at counter and ask why is my car still sitting out front. He goes to the back and a person goes out and get the car. But no work starts on vehicle, then all kinds of other issues pop up like I need lugs and a Stem is now bad. I believe all this occurred because I called them out on letting my vehicle sit outside until 12:35. Needless to say I was there until 3:15 pm just for tire alignment. This was horrible experience I would wish on anyone. It sucks I have purchased a lifetime of the tire service from these guys. I don't like NTB tires. Would not recommend to anyone.
Reviewed June 16, 2016
I purchased 4 new Cooper tires 5 days ago with a tire road hazard warranty, balance for the life of the tire, flat repairs for the life of the tire, tire rotations for the life of the tire and a one year front end alignment. I purchased the complete tire package. I had a slow tire registering on my dash on the fifth day. The TPMS said my left front tire had 16 lbs of air in it. I headed back to NTB and watched while they checked my tire pressure in the front left tire. It had 38 lbs of air in it and my right rear had the 16 lbs in it. This told me the NTB tech did not reprogram my TPMS on my vehicle. It made me wonder how many times the techs don't reprogram the TPMS when you purchase a new set of tires.
Well, my tire had a screw in the sidewall so the tire had to be replaced no charge. The problem was the tire was five days old and they charged me. $7.00 mount & install, One time tire balance $9.99, Balancing for the life of the tire $8.00 and Road Hazard warranty again for one tire $23.40. Total $55.37. I asked to talk to the store manager Will to explain to me why the extra charges. He told me that's what everyone one does. I called Discount Tire from NTB. Discount Tire they told me being that the tire was purchased less than a week ago he would waive the extra fees. The guy I talked to wasn't the store manager either. Maybe that's one reason that Discount Tire believes in taking care of their customers. I asked him to call his area manager, Will said no. I asked for the area manager's name and cell number. I have left the area manager two messages already. One yesterday and another message today.
I figured Will the store manager had already called his area manager and killed him returning my call. You would figure the like to keep me as a customer. I owe three vehicles, RV, horse trailer, boat and a tractor all of which has four tires on each of them. I quit doing business when NTB was NTW because of their poor customer service. NTB will always tell you it's going be a two hour wait and their shop might only have two cars in it with techs walking around doing nothing. I'm not giving up on this because of the principle. I'm calling Dominic for a third time, I also filed a complaint with customer service yesterday and they said they would have someone call me back. They haven't called me back either. It must be a NTB policy not to call customers back that have complaints...
Reviewed June 14, 2016
I brought my Hyundai in today with a coupon for a 19.99 oil change and tire rotation and I needed high mileage oil so instead of charging a difference they charged me 35.00 more for the high mileage oil. That is pretty sorry. I will be sure to share this on every site that I can find. I could have went to Jiffy Lube and got better service at half the price without a coupon.
Reviewed June 11, 2016
I took my car to the NTB located on the East-West Connector in Austell Georgia to have my battery replaced. I spoke with the manager and informed him that I had been told by Walmart that my battery replacement would require the replacement of a clamp on one of my battery cables. The manager at NTB informed me that his mechanics did not see a problem with the clamp and proceeded to tell me the price of the battery replacement. However, when he quoted the cost, he did not explain the warranty of the battery, replacement, or pro-rating agreement. I had to ask. Once he explained the very limited warranty and replacement policy, I mentioned that his work quote greatly exceeded the previous place I'd gone to and the warranty was more limited.
At that, he stated to me that he needed to hurry up and get me out of there. To that statement, I asked if he were indeed speaking to me and that he could simply get my car keys because he would not get my business. At that time, several of his mechanics began holding him and telling me that he was only playing. I stated again for them to return my keys. They drove my car back out to the parking lot and did not acknowledge me. I drove away. I took my car to a third establishment and they confirmed for me that the clamp indeed needed to be replaced as Walmart had indicated. So, the employees at NTB were dishonest; and the manager's behavior was deplorable to say the least. Nothing would cause me to take my car to NTB ever again.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
When communicating with management to set up appointment, parts and information from other technicians, I am highly dissatisfied. The communication between one Manager to the other was not conveyed when it was time to get my vehicle services. I had to explain everything that was supposed to be conveyed to another Manager verbally. When I asked the one manager why wasn't this communicated, the manager's response about the other manager was, "he forgets to write things down and communicate important information to others". This is highly unacceptable when dealing with customer service.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
The power steering on my 2003 Honda Civic went out a few months ago. I always get repairs at the dealer, but I was too scared to drive it there with the steering out. I went to NTB in downtown Houston since it was closest to my work. They told me my rack and pinion was leaking and needed to be replaced to the tune of $1,500. I was hesitant about doing actual car repair with a tire and battery shop, but decided to go ahead. What a mistake.
A week after the repair, my steering went out again. I brought it back and they said it looked fine. They replaced the fluid and said it must have been an air bubble in the hose. I went on my way. A week later, my steering went out again. This time as I was pulling onto a busy road, it's a miracle I wasn't hit. I brought it back. The third time they said they would replace the fluid pump and the rack and pin and didn't charge me for the labor or the pump.
I started thinking that I never needed a rack and pin to begin with, that it was always just the pump which would have been a MUCH cheaper repair. All seemed well for the past three months. Then guess what? A week ago my car starts wailing when I turn sharply. It was the same sound as before. I get it to my dealer (the only people I trust at this point) and the rack and pin was severely leaking which caused the pump to malfunction. Both pieces needed to be replaced.
Faced with the option of taking it back to NTB (not an option) or pay $2,000 I decided to trade it in and get a new car. My Honda had at least two more years on it. There was nothing else wrong with the engine. Not only did NTB's work put my life at risk, but I ended up losing my car two years before I planned. I gave the manager a courtesy call before posting this review and hoped they would refund my money. He said he'd call me back but I haven't heard from him. Please take your business elsewhere. This company cannot be trusted.
Reviewed June 7, 2016
I had my oil changed, tires rotated. I got a call from them I was 5 min away. They said my alignment was real bad. I got there and said "how long will it take". He said "it's done." In 5 minutes? It was already on the rack? What? No way. SO I guess I got ripped off on that? No way to tell except common sense says you can't adjust 4 wheels in five minutes especially if they were real bad. SO I got home and the car is dripping oil. Never before. I called and he said maybe something is broken under there. What? Anyway I changed the oil and rotated tires this time. The lug nuts were loose on front wheels. There was no freaking washer on the oil plug. The manager Frank was covering all this up the whole time. This is a ** location!!! They have offered me no answer and I have been real nice to them. Beware of Frank and Canton GA NTB...
Reviewed June 7, 2016
During buying process of 4 new tires, was hit with additional mounting fees after given total price. Was only customer in store during the 2 hours taken to complete job. Before tire work started, after 1 hour 15 minutes was notified my trans fluid, brake fluid, engine oil and filter, coolant, power steering fluid, transfer case fluid, differential fluids (front and rear), front and rear brakes all needed changing. Completely false information. Not what I was there for and NOT notified these tests would be performed until completed.
Informed manager to get with the project and complete the tire change asap. Purchase included lifetime rotate and balance. Totaling 11 attempts in 4 states while travelling including 2 Houston stores, was NEVER ABLE TO HAVE ROTATION AND BALANCE PERFORMED THAT I PAID FOR. Was given different excuses but main one was "too busy to get to today -- come back in a couple of days." 4 of the stores making this statement had no current customers in store. When brought this to their attention, stated appointments were in place. Such a bunch of lies and deception as this attitude obviously comes from a corporate level. Do not give your hard earned money to these communist Nazis.
Reviewed June 6, 2016
NTB - National Tire & Battery, 460 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634. I truly wish that I could let everyone know about our experience without giving them any stars. The only thing worse than the service they performed on our car was the customer service they provided afterwards. The nightmare that I am still living today after they performed careless work a month ago. At the end of April 2016 we got the back driver's side tire patched. One week later the front drivers wheel CAME OFF while we were driving! The tires have locking lug nuts that only we and the mechanics have access to. Luckily no one got hurt or this would be a completely different story. This experience would have manifested into a news article about a woman euthanizing these negligent poor excuses for human beings nonetheless mechanics.
Why was there a problem with the front wheel when the work was performed on the back one? WE'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT AS WELL! We called them after the wheel came off and made the expectation very clear that they were going to take care of the damages sustained and that we were placing the blame on them, rightfully so. The manager, ** said that he would. After determining that they were "not at fault" and were not able to reach us because we were at work, they performed the work anyway without authorization. The bill came to 600-700 dollars, 400 of which was already completed. I immediately escalated this to their corporate office dba "Tire Kingdom". Sorry consumers, this corporation is not here to help you. Their contact center is literally only there to notate your experience and it is dependent on you calling back in with your own updates. What do they actually do with this information? Not much.
They did however forward the complaint to the district manager. The district manager, ** contacted me and assured me that he watched the video recording and they never touched the front wheel. He stated that although they weren't at fault, they were willing to take care of the work that had been done so far. We still needed to buy a new wheel, mind you. I asked to view the video tape. This is when he changed his tone completely. He then started to say that right now we are in a "gray" area where they were not at fault but were still willing to help us out. If we maintained that they were at fault, they would not help and we would need to submit a claim to their third party insurance company, Sedgwick insurance. (Consumers have reported instances where the insurance adjuster only inspected the claim visually and made their decision based on that alone, this makes sense why they fixed the damage without authorization).
He stated that if we decided to go that route, nothing would be covered as a "courtesy". I know this game, so I played it too. I asked if I were to allow them to cover the cost, would this be considered a "settlement". They stated that it does not constitute as a settlement as they were not admitting fault. So to get us back on the road as fast as I could and to just forget this nightmare, I said "Fine. I'll get the wheel and have it put on somewhere else." No way, they will touch any of our cars again. We go to pick up the car. The battery is dead. WOW. WHY IS THE BATTERY DEAD? HOW USELESS ARE YOU? Why am I so angry and why do I maintain that they are at fault? Why would any corporation utilize video cameras in their work spaces and not use them to show the consumer, "Look, see? We didn't do anything so pay your bill!" Why would they pay for the work and why were they so quick to fix it even without authorization or deposit?
It makes no sense and a very clear red flag. I found out where they ordered the wheel from and called them myself. They ordered a refurbished OEM wheel for our car from Hubcab Annie in Austin. (Which they put on the bill as "new"). I told the representative my story and let her know that they should just plan on charging NTB the restocking fee. I would have bought it from them but I found it for half the price somewhere else and shipped to me in three days for free. Three days later, I call Discount Tire at 13000 N. Interstate Hwy. 35 Bldg. 7 Austin, TX to ask them how much it would be to mount and balance a tire on the wheel. **, the manager was friendly and asked me why I needed just one and started to make conversation. I told him my story and he told me that he would do it for free because we've been through enough. If only we knew about this location's caliber of service before all of this happened.
At this point, we had accepted the fact that we would never see justice about what happened. The cost of a lawyer would be much more than the cost to be recouped in small claims court. Fast forward three weeks, 6/3/16, the tire that THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO WORK ON IS FLAT. This whole time, the issue was with the front tire coming off when they were only to patch up the back tire and now the work that they do own up to performing is showing to be negligent as well. I lost it. I contacted the call center again and requested this to be escalated to someone else besides **. They ask me to call a different number, the consumer affairs department. The agent on the line asks me for the resolution that I would like to see and I let her know that I want to see the video and now we need a tire because apparently the patch was applied improperly and it is now cracked and irreparable. Another leader calls me, something **.
Don't know what his first name is – don't care. He again assures me that he has also seen the video and that they were not at fault. OK LET ME SEE IT. He states that he was unsure if I would be able to but his "AP guy" could send me screenshots or short clips. As long as it includes the time that the car came into the bay until it left, I don't care what it is. He also stated that the AP guy may be able to meet with me and allow me to view it on a laptop. **: "But I'm not sure, so I don't want to say that we can do that for sure." He then states that they would refund us the cost of a new tire. He concludes by stating that he would text me his email for me to submit the invoice and that he would let me know about the video after he spoke with his AP person.
Three hours later, still no text (by the way, contacts with both ** and ** were over personal cellphone which means anything they say is not recorded – extremely shady and unprofessional; this company might as well be a pile of feces) I send a very diplomatic "Looking forward to hearing from you or your colleague." One hour later, he sends this message "No problem! I spoke with our AP department and we are going to reopen the issue with our claims department. They will be the only ones that can get you what your (you're, idiot) looking for. They will be contacting you or your sister directly. My (again, idiot) email is **." I have sent four follow up messages since then. No answer, no courtesy call, nothing. Who is supposed to follow up with me? What is wrong with this company?! I guess I need to call their contact center each time so that they can get their leaders to take care of their duties???
So here we are. A tire that was patched that is now flat three weeks later. A tire/wheel that was "never touched" came off as we were driving and caused damage to the wheel and studs causing 600-700 dollars' worth of damage, not to mention the damage on the body around that wheel. A video that would absolve the company from fault that we're not allowed to view. They are betting that we won't pursue them in small claims and to be honest I wasn't going to, it just wasn't worth it. I just wanted to let it go but now, I don't care how much it costs, I've got money to burn since I can't burn something else.
Reviewed June 1, 2016
I have been in there with 2 different cars months apart just for an oil change and both times they wrote up these ridiculous estimates for leaking parts. The cars were under warranty, I got 3 more mechanics at 3 different shops to look the car over, didn't mention it was under warranty. None were the dealer because I know they would not want to fix a warranty issue, so I went elsewhere just to see. The other shops showed me no leaks. NTB didn't even offer and each time nothing was leaking. Their estimates were 2000 and 1300.
Reviewed May 23, 2016
I took my car in for new rear tires. Before I took it in my car was driving great and had absolutely no issues besides the balding rear tires. All they were supposed to do is put on rear tires, balance, and do alignment. Immediately afterwards I notice an odd sound coming from the rear. Sounds like a tires is low pressure, not on all the way, something off. Plus when I take curves such as exit/on ramps to the highway, the traction control comes on and the car is very unstable despite low speed.
I took my car back in within a week to have it looked at, giving them the benefit of doubt. They claim my rear bearings are worn out and need to be replaced, costing $1000. My car mileage is not high enough for them to be worn out that much and it had absolutely none of these symptoms before I took it in. Taking it to my trusted mechanic hoping he can find what in the world they did and hopefully fix it. I'll update once I do. Their prices are uncompetitive and their mechanics suck, do NOT go there to have your car worked on. Pity that they bought Tire Kingdom because they used to do a good job.
Reviewed May 18, 2016
This place is HORRIBLE!! I have given it multiple tries hoping that the bad service was just a fluke (I try to be as understanding as possible). The first time, I had a coupon for an oil change and stopped by for a change before work. Since I had three hours before I had to leave for work, I really figured I would be in the clear. When I first got there, I was told that there was one person in front of me, and then it would be my turn. I said that was fine...and an hour later I went up and checked on my car, they said they were about to pull my car in for service. 2 hours later they said they were pulling in my car. 3 hours later they said they were still working on my car! I didn't get my car until 3 hours and 45 minutes later! I felt like my car was kidnapped and there was nothing I could do to get it back! I was never told to expect to wait that long, and was late to work.
My maintenance minder on my car suggested a multitude of checks to perform (check hoses, fluids, brakes, parking brake adjustment, etc). I (foolishly) decided to give NTB another chance hoping that maybe they were just having a rough day. This time I had a sexist salesperson that talked to me like I was an idiot. I went in there with my owner's manual and asked for an estimate for completing all the required checks. He argued with me for a good 15 minutes about how my owner's manual is wrong, and he knows what is best for my car. We finally agreed on a simple oil change and they would check a few of the things I needed checked, and I would get the rest done elsewhere. An hour later, he lets me know what the estimate would be to fix my car. $210 for front brakes, $230 for back brakes, $90 for brake fluid exchange, and $210 to change spark plugs.
I'm not sure if he thought I was some sort of idiot, if he thought I didn't know anything about cars because I was female, or if NTB just has ridiculously high prices and take advantage of their customers. Needless to say I left, while the salesperson continued to belittle me, and tried to make it sound like my car wasn't going to make it off the parking lot unless I dropped $820 on the spot. Called an old friend of mine that could do all that for between $100-$150 (he would charge about $200 in his shop). AVOID NTB like the PLAGUE! Horrible service (sexist, rude), horrible wait times, and OUTRAGEOUSLY overpriced (over 4 TIMES higher than competition). I assume NTB's business model is just to fool people into paying for overpriced services and take advantage of people that don't know any better. Again, DO NOT GO HERE!
Reviewed May 10, 2016
My 82 year old mother went in for a simple oil change with no symptoms that anything was wrong with her 3 year old Lexus. She walked out after paying these THIEVES $452 dollars. She was having no trouble with her battery, but these THIEVES told her she needed a new one so she got one. Then these THIEVES suckered her into a Power Steering Fluid Exchange - $89.99 for the exchange, $39.99 for some sort of "Power Steering Kit", and $50 for the labor.
Then they told her she needed to balance her tires for $50. After that these THIEVES convinced her she needed a Fuel System Tune-up for $109.99 which included a 3-part fuel kit for 22.50, Fuel Saver Tune up Labor for 87.49. So this simple $20 oil change ended up costing her $452. I do not know how these guys sleep at night taking advantage of the elderly like this!!! This location is at 2651 Lewisville-Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC 27012. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS TO HOW THESE THIEVES OPERATE.
Reviewed April 28, 2016
I went to NTB with a coupon for an oil change & tire rotation at a reasonable fee of $19.99. While they were servicing my vehicle the employee at the front desk informed me they couldn't rotate my tires because they were manufactured in 2010. Which exceeds their 5 year old limit policy. My Honda is a 2011 with barely over 24,000 miles with the original tires. Therefore, it defies sound reason and common logic the tires are too old to rotate. Obviously, just a transparent ploy to lure people in... then short change them with disreputable business ethics.
Furthermore, another customer's tires were rotated but not balanced. Perhaps she had to pay more, but rotating and balancing tires are standard practice everywhere I've been. There were three (3) clients waiting for the completion of the same service. I was there one (1) hour and 20 minutes minimum. There were others still who arrived before me still waiting for their oil changes & tire rotation when I left the place. Absolutely!... The worst oil change experience since I received my driver's license in 1957. Avoid this outfit like the plague!
Reviewed April 27, 2016
One of my rear tires developed a bump on the sidewall. Tires have less than 18,000 miles of a 50K warranty. They refused warranty because they said that the tire was bumped even as it has no marks or signs of it. They refused to even prorate the difference on the mileage. NTB lost my business and family business forever.
Reviewed April 2, 2016
Had damage to my van there and they told me there's nothing they can do. Only way they will do anything is if I can prove they did.

Reviewed March 30, 2016
I used their $20 coupon for an oil change and tire rotation. I waited two hours and seen them ratcheting one of the wheels lug nuts and assumed they rotated the tires. When I got home, I noticed that the tires were all in the same positions! THEY JUST LOOSENED AND TIGHTENED ALL OF THE LUG NUTS!!! On a hunch, I then checked the oil filter and sure enough, it was the same one I installed that was marked by me during the last oil change. The oil looked dirty too. The Oak Lawn, Illinois location has many negative reviews on Yelp and other sites. Steer clear of these con-men!
Reviewed March 30, 2016
I needed brakes and possibly rotors for my vehicle. I was given a quote of ~$1,000.00 at NTB! I politely told the guy I couldn't pay that and to put my brakes and wheels back on my car. He then tried to get me to open a charge account in order to get the work done. I told him absolutely not! I left and took my vehicle to a small private garage owned by a master mechanic with very good recommendations. I was told that everything I needed would only run me $340 out the door! I was thoroughly disgusted with the NTB quote. I felt like they tried to take advantage of me and if I was naive, they would have succeeded. DON'T go to NTB, they will rip you off!
Reviewed March 28, 2016
I recently purchased a tire from NTB in Bloomingdale, IL. Two weeks after, I had to go back because my brand new tire is losing air. First, when I went in the store to talk to the man at the desk, he was typing on the computer and told me and this other woman that he'd be with us in a few minutes. In the meantime, another man came out and I talked to him while the other was still on the computer. I told him the problem and he said I'd have to make an appointment, so I made one for 5:00. I came back at that time and another said they were running behind and they probably wouldn't get to my car for 2 hours.
I didn't mind waiting when they put the new tire on but I feel they should have taken care of this problem as soon as I came back. No offense to the other customers waiting but when you have to come back only 2 weeks after you buy the tire and they act like you're an inconvenience, then something's wrong. I should have listened to the complaints I read about this place.
Reviewed March 26, 2016
Local shop is fine. I didn't have the correct lug nuts to install new wheels/snow tires in November 2015, but they happened to have a box of the correct lug nuts left to perform installation (the lug nuts set, aka "wheel installation kit" was an NTB "exclusive" brand. I was also told at that time that those items are being discontinued - lug nuts came with a spline key to install/remove). I cracked the spline key recently while removing the snow tires/wheels, and needed a replacement to swap the rest of the wheels/tires. Being a discontinued item, local shops did not have it, and suggested checking the website. I tried Advance Auto, but their key didn't match. I contacted NTB/TBC, requesting either instructions on how I can order the spline key, or suggestions on a compatible 3rd party key.
In the end, I was dumbfounded and disgusted. The final response was "we do not manufacture any auto parts. This would not be exclusive to our company or any of its subsidiary company. The wheel installation kit is what we call our Installation Package which is the mount/install and balancing of the tire when it is installed on your rim. We did not provide the spline key for you. The spline key comes with your vehicle's spare tire".
Reviewed March 21, 2016
I bought 2 batteries on 6 month interest. They made the ticket as two separate purchases only one battery as 6 months no interest - had to wait over 30 minutes to talk to service mgt. Never again.
Reviewed March 13, 2016
My son purchased 4 new Cooper tires for his car two months ago. When he purchased them he was told he needed new brakes and given a quote. He had new brakes put on the year before. The car also passed state inspection with his brakes. They try to rip off the customers. Additionally, one of the four tires "grew" a bulge and he had to take back. They told him he would have to pay 68 dollars for a new tire that wasn't even two months old (because of mileage). He drives less than 500 miles a month! Really?! They should not be in business and allowed to rip customers off. One star rating is too high but there was no other option.
Reviewed March 10, 2016
This is the 3rd time I've come to this Asheboro location and have made an online appointment just to get here and they say I'm not in the system. I had to pull up my email to show them! Also I'm supposed to get fluid stopped which they never do and tire rotation only for them to tell me they don't have the socket to fit my vehicle... I'm sorry but if I'm in there every 3 months. You should invest... I will not come back here again.
Reviewed March 8, 2016
My husband called yesterday to make an appointment to have my tire looked at. He was told he would not need an appointment for something that small. That this is a slow time. My husband said we would come between 10:30-11:00 am. Nice. We arrived shortly after 10:30 to be told it would be 4:00 pm. I said "What?" That's not what we were told yesterday. I am a loud talker and even louder when I am annoyed and get excited.
Aaron, the manager had zero customer service skills. He attacked me for yelling never once apologizing for totally misleading us. And no 4:00 appt was available. I explained how I get loud and sort of apologized but also told him his customer service sucked. He told me I should go somewhere else and I said no... I bought the tires here and it was likely covered under warranty. I made an appt for the next day but when Cooper Tires down the street could help me immediately in less than 30 minutes I called to cancel. When I ended it with "tell Aaron his service sucks and I will never be back" I was hung up on.
Reviewed March 2, 2016
Less than two years ago, I took my car in because the brakes were squeaking even when not engaged. I had the calipers, brake pads and rotors replaced on both rear tires. They replaced the brake pads and rotors. When I picked my car back up it still was making the same sound. They reinspected it and found the rear caliper had seized up. They wanted to charge me the full labor amount to replace it even though they claimed to have inspected it when the tire was off. I argued them down on the cost of labor, because they should have found it when the tire was already off. 11 months later, my brakes began squeaking again. When I took my car back in, they told me the rotor was warped and would need to be replaced. They told me that the rotors were not warrantied anymore and I would have to pay for a new one. I asked if it was normal that a rotor would last less than 12 months.
I was told "it depends" without any other clarification. It was only after arguing with them that they agreed to fix the rotor for free. Recently, my brakes began squeaking again. I took my car to a different shop and was told the caliper had seized again. When I asked NTB if they were still under warranty, I was told that the warranty was only 90 days. The caliper had lasted less than two years and NTB told me they could do nothing about it except replace it again at my expense. The shop that had my car (Bob Sumerel Tire) told me that they would give a lifetime warranty if I had it replaced with them at roughly the same cost. Do not use NTB. There are other chains that will actually warranty the work they do and not use shoddy parts.
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2016
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS. IT IS A COMPLETE RIPOFF!!! Sold as a great program was told, "Come on in anytime and get your tires rotated. Use it as often as you like." Never told you have to get an appointment or wait hours upon hours to get your prepaid service!!! Most RUDE PEOPLE!!! If I was told an appointment would be required a lot of time and effort on my part would of been saved!!! Dying of cancer and don't have time to waste!!!
In my opinion DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE for ANYTHING!!! Should of known something when wrong was given a half price off certificate, buy two tires get two free. Just a ** offer!!! Double the cost of the two tires to pay for the free ones!!! Use any others tire store or go to Walmart or SAM's Club!!! The cost they overcharge you will pay for SAM's club membership and save on other purchase all year long!!! I am regretting this purchase And will never again deal with these THIEVES AGAIN!!!
Call them and listen to their HORRIBLE ad. They make you listen to OVER AND OVER AGAIN, LIKE A CHINESE WATER TORTURE!!! They say, "Come in and get a battery or other service.", But they don't tell you to bring a tent and sleeping bag because you are going to wait. You could go have sex before you come in and become pregnant and by the time you get your service the child would of developed and been born!!! I am mad that I had to give them a one star should of been a ZERO STAR!!!
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2016
This place put brakes on my truck. Within 100 miles the front wheel fell off. They claimed other things went wrong not what they did. Really, poor work quality. Total rip off. Stay away from this place.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016
While shopping for tires online I came across NTB's current tire promotion, buy 2 tires and get the other 2 for free, with the purchase of the Value Installation Package! Talk about a serious scam and waste of time of consumers! The tires I was interested in were the Cooper RTX, a cost of $237 per tire. The total would have been $474+tax, which would have been approximately just over $500. However, when they told me it would cost just over $939 they totally lost my interest!
This Value Installation Package basically consists of an alignment, a 1 year/12,000 mile road hazard warranty, balancing and rotation of the tires! So, to be clear, for this so-called value package, I would have paid an additional $400+! To be clear, an alignment generally starts off at $79 and up, depending on vehicle and the place of business doing it! Tire rotation and balancing is generally about $20-40, depending on place of business! And any type of road hazard warranty varies in price, again, depending on tire brand and place of business! At any rate, anyone with the slightest bit of common sense can clearly see this promotion is a big rip-off, and for that matter, all consumers should beware of any promotion like this, especially from NTB!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016
Run Forest Run... On 18 February 2016, my mom’s Toyota 4Runner started running roughly and the check engine light was on and occasionally flashing. I took it to NTB at 5400 Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, NC. I have frequently used this facility because they have serviced my work vehicles in the past without any issues. The technician ran a diagnosis and concluded that it required a tune-up. I said no problem because I was pretty sure that was the problem and told them to proceed.
At that time, I was quoted ~269 dollars. I told them "no problem, let’s do it." A couple of hours later I was told it shouldn’t be much longer. Two additional hours later I could tell they were having an issue because I could see through the shop door that several technicians were hovering over the hood. They informed me that they were having a problem with the No. 1 and No. 6 and were swapping the coils/wires to further pinpoint the new problem of the vehicle not starting. Around 10:00 pm they asked me if I had a ride home because the vehicle needed to stay overnight. They gave me a ride home that evening which I was thankful for.
On 19 February 2016, I called and was told the same thing several times that they were still working on it after being on hold forever. On 20 February 2016, I called and was informed again that they were still working on it and may have to have it towed to a Toyota dealer. I asked to speak with the manager; however, he was out for the evening. On 21 February 2016, I spoke with ** and he said he would call me back. I never heard back from him.
On 22 February 2016, I talked with ** and he said they got it figured out and that my vehicle was ready for pick up. Upon arrival, I didn’t see the vehicle outside. Hmmmm that’s odd. I could see the vehicle sitting in the same bay from Thursday evening with the hood open. I asked ** was everything ok? He replied "yes they’re just resetting the ECM to clear the trouble code." So I paid him the 750 dollars for the so called repairs and he did a great job of explaining the new inflated charges.
Mom and I were a bit sticker shocked at the price of this tune up, but was assured the vehicle was now fixed. I helped my mom back into her 4Runner and I got a call 5 minutes later and she says the vehicle is doing the exact same thing from four days ago. At this point we have lost ALL faith in anyone at this facility due to the following: Lack of good communication, inferior work and/or parts, no one test drove the vehicle after repairs, inflated repair costs, inconvenience. To make a long story short the vehicle is still at NTB at 5400 Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, NC under **’s care. In hindsight I really wish I had gotten a second opinion or fixed it myself, because it has only gone downhill from day one. I will not ever use this facility again!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016
DON'T TRUST THE MECHANICS!! I had previously gone to NTB for tire plugs & had a good experience. However, I went to them this last time to do an alignment check to see if it was needed before purchasing new tires. Instead of doing that, they took my car apart & tried to sell me other services saying it would probably cost me around $2500 - $2700 for a new water pump & belt, and tires. After 2 hours, they never did the alignment check & just said, "yeah, probably that too."
When I said I wasn't having this "other stuff" done right then, the mechanic got irritated & made it sound like I was going to die if I didn't have this done at that moment. He put my belt back on incorrectly & it started a horrible squealing that it did not have before. It turns out, he had my belt on incorrectly & was hanging about a 1/4" over the wheel! I have no faith in their ability to do simple mechanical work as they could have done more damage to my vehicle. I am hopeful that was not intentional, but I'm not so sure. NTB had no response to this.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016
NTB a real SCAM ARTIST and RIPOFF PLACE. They never did an alignment. I bought 4 Sumitomo tires with lifetime tire rotation and 1 year wheel alignment programme for $857.66 with a 90,000 warranty in September 9th 2013 at NTB Niles, IL, and did follow up alignment within 1 year. I hardly drove my car for near 20,000 miles and used to have the tire rotated every 6 months from NTB itself. Then I noticed the tires wearing out erratically and approached a reputed alignment place who inspected the alignment and gave a report that the toe settings are dangerously aligned.
Also found one of the tires was breaking apart and certified that no professional alignment had not been done for the car for the last three years! Then I approached an NTB store and talked about the warranty who said that they are not responsible for the wearing out of the tires even though I had done all the regular checkup in NTB itself and agreed to cover the warranty for the one tire that was breaking apart for $149 which cost me more than I originally paid for one tire. I went to a local SAM\S Club who gave me a very reputed brand tire just for $129 and did the proper alignment at a professional place.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016
I learned of this business through the National Tire and Battery website and through a Google search. I have taken my vehicle to the Gum Branch, Jacksonville, NC one on a few occasions for an oil change without issue. I also bought the tires for my car here. I was having issues with my manual vehicle and I thought it might be the transmission fluid. When I called the receptionist asked me if my check engine light is on and I said yes. She said if they ran a diagnostic they would tell me what was wrong with my car. I asked if the diagnostic would also tell me if my transmission fluid was low. She said it would. The diagnostic would cost $99.
I brought my vehicle in and the guy told me that the clutch was bad (which it is not, I had another mechanic verify that), and then he told me that my check engine light was on due to my catalytic converter intake being insufficient and that I needed to go down the road to another place because they don't fix that at the shop. When I asked for a printout of the readings or for the code he told me they can't do printouts and that the number was P0204. When I called the auto place he recommended, they said the P0402 code didn't even exist. This place is a scam. I have no evidence that they actually ran the test. The code they gave me didn't exist. It was a total waste of my time and money.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
Alternator 298, Same alternator at NAPA (213 9443) was 184. Employee lied to me saying NAPA would charge me 298. Very poor customer service and a rip off artists. STAY AWAY FROM NTB Savage MN UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE LIED TO AND PAY 50% MORE FOR PARTS.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2016
NTB in Matthews, NC is soooo full of it. Sheesh. Came the other day Thurs (1/28/16) and they tried to be cheap and patched my tire instead of putting a new one for free that my warranty covers. I called from the time I left my house to make sure they had one in stock and didn't realize that I was still on hold while driving there for 17 mins. When I walked in I told the guy name Roy someone left me on hold for 17 mins and he looked and said "Oh, how can I help?" No "Sorry for inconvenience" or anything. SMH. So now my time is being wasted sitting here waiting for them to put on a new tire going on 1hr. My next set of tires will not come from this place.
Sitting in the waiting room since 5:00 and at 6:08 you ask me to go to Monroe NTB b/c you don't have one in stock. Didn't even have the common courtesy to go get the tire for me, instead he blew me off and said that it would be too late by the time he goes and get it so I should go get it. I was headed toward Charlotte but the nearest NTB was in Monrow, opposite direction so that's even more time and gas wasted. Also while I was there for about 45 mins I saw the Mgr Jason walk out of his office yawning as if he had been asleep. I sarcastically asked and he said no. Save your money and go somewhere else.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016
I took my son's beat-up 2002 Mustang in for 2 tires, a free alignment check, and a free brake inspection. After the inspections I authorized a $90 alignment and a $149 basic rear brake job. I stated multiple times that they needed to call me about anything else they found because I was not going to put more than $500 into a car that was only worth about $1200. Got a call saying the calipers needed to be replaced so I asked "How much?" I was told that the calipers were being delivered from NAPA and they couldn't give me a price until the parts arrived. I said OK and to call me once they knew the price.
Again I reiterated that if the cost was substantial I would likely choose to keep the old brakes. I hear nothing all day the next day until just before 7 p.m. when I get a call saying, "Your car is ready to pick up." I asked how that could be when I had not authorized any of the additional repairs? They guy who called said he didn't know. He was just calling to let me know it was ready. I asked for the amount of the bill and nearly swallowed my tongue when he read off a number that was over $1400.
I just came from picking the car up. It turned out they put four new tires on the car, not two, because I "really needed them" and they "gave me a great deal." They charged $192 for the brake job itself but then added over $100 in labor for doing the brake job and then even more labor for installing the calipers. I ranted and raved, telling them I wanted them to put the car back the way it was except for what I had originally authorized - two front tires and an alignment - but the most they would do is deduct an additional 10% off the price. I paid the bill because I needed to get the car back, but I also got the District Manager's name and number. I'll be calling him as well as the BBB tomorrow.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
Came in to get an oil change, my car drove in just fine. The guys that work here were the last person to drive it and to work on it. Went to pull my car and it wouldn't move. They broke my axle had nothing to do with my oil change and they won't take fault even though they were the last one to look and drive it. Talked to several people and every single one of them were **. But yet they won't pay for it.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2016
Here is why I'm giving 3 stars at this time. Let's start with 5 stars as being completely satisfied. I came to have my car aligned and get a tire rotation. The 5 yr. alignment package includes Free tire rotation per the contract. This is the second time they want to charge me for the tire rotation. I have to show my contract to show them that tire rotation is included. I think this has to do with them not being honest and wanting to steal money from consumers -1 star. Even though I have an appointment it takes over two hrs. to have a wheel alignment and tire rotation -1 star. Conclusion = 3 stars. The only service I get done here are oil changes, wheel alignments, tire rotation and tires when need new ones. That is it. Too many bad reviews to trust with anything else!
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2016
Every time is a nightmare!! Store is right by my house but is a last resort place to go. Car was loud at 13:00. Stopped at store and left car to inspect. The manager Kurt said "we'll let ya know by 2:00." At 2:45 I called. "Next one up for the lift. Let me know." 3:45 I Called. "We don't have the parts". No Calls from NTB. Pick up the car and bring back tomorrow. I told them I would be back at 2:30 tomorrow pick up by 5:00. Got there at 2:15. Service person said "what time will you pick it up?" Per yesterday's conversation, at 5:00. I said "if earlier or later call me." Showed up shortly after 5:00. Of course there were no calls and was told it would be another half hour or so.
Came back and picked up car. Took car back because it "sounds like it has thrush mufflers" aka car is loud. Not like a Buick should sound. Service person "that is the best muffler we have and I don't hear anything. We have a 98% satisfaction rating. This is where the Cleveland Cavs get their cars serviced" which is right across the street. Best muffler?? 98% unsatisfied is my ranking. Cavs come here. Give it till next time. Post car work, I was with a friend who unknowingly asked if I have a muffler issue because of the noise. Obviously he can hear. Not sure what to do because I know my car is not right but do not want to go back. Guess I'll take it to Midas have them check it out and have them fix it correctly. Take the bill back to NTB Independence for payment.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2016
On 31 Dec 2015, our Toyota 4Runner started running roughly and the check engine light came on. My husband took it to NTB in Mt. Juliet, TN. He had had his brakes replaced there a few months ago AND we bought tires there for our Prius. My husband was impressed with one of its former employees (Will). Although Will was no longer there, we had no reason to believe that quality service would not be delivered. The Mt. Juliet team ran a diagnosis and concluded that it required a rather extensive tune-up. Although the diagnosis fee they charged was quite a bit more than what we had been quoted a few months earlier from Will, in good faith, we asked them to proceed. Their cost for the tune-up was $878.11.
We were aghast at the price of this tune-up, but believed that NTB was a reputable operation that would do good work and we wanted the car properly fixed. It was on that basis that we decided to proceed. In hindsight we really wish we had gotten a second opinion, because it has only gone downhill from there and we not only KNOW that the work that was done was inferior and insufficient, we believe that NTBs Mt. Juliet operation is operating out of integrity.
After the car was tuned up, my husband drove the car home on the eve of the 31st during which the check engine light came on again and the car was running even more roughly than when he took it in originally. He called NTB Mt. Juliet immediately, and was asked by Mike, that because of the new years holiday, the gentleman with whom they wanted him to consult, would be out. Therefore, Mike requested that we bring the car back in on Tuesday, 5 January. Please be advised that every time he takes the car in and leaves it, it is complicated as he needs a car with which to go to and from work. Therefore, it is quite disruptive and inconvenient as taking the car in again and again requires that I go pick him up, etc. This has now happened multiple times in the past week and the resulting inconvenience has had a negative effect on our entire family, interfering with my work schedule/income accordingly.
When he took it back the second time, the check engine light was no longer lit up, but the car was still running really badly. Nevertheless, the Mt. Juliet NTB team said they could not find anything wrong, although the mechanic managed to break the handle on the driver's side of the door. My husband took the car away again, and the check engine light came on again. AND the car kept running really badly (cutting out on the Interstate on the way to NTB, which could have resulted in a catastrophic situation.} As a result, he was forced to return the car to NTB for a 3rd time (7 Jan) when he left it there overnight so that they could have sufficient time to properly diagnose the clearly misdiagnosed issue.
When we went to pick up the car the next day, 8 Jan, they informed us that the car needed MORE work (a new fuel-injection pump relay and a new fuel-injection pump relay LABO), with an estimated price tag of $373.18. As you can see, they have not honored their 6 month 6k mile warranty from the original, almost $900 scope of work for which they were originally hired. Rather, they keep adding items to their list of services they insist we need that we don't even know if we really need. As you can imagine, it is hard to know if the original problem was a misdiagnosis and if we just spent close to $900 on work that did not need to be done.
Needless to say, we have a trust problem with this Mt. Juliet NTB team. It appears to us that they have not been honest, they didn't call my husband when they promised to (Rather, he had to keep calling them.), they didn't deliver a proper diagnosis, we don't believe they did the work they say they allegedly did, they charged us a lot of money, they have not stood by their warranty, the car still does not work, and the whole situation is absolutely untenable.
They DID fix the door handle that they broke, however. At this point, we don't trust NTB. Because of the shoddy work and lack of integrity of the Mt. Juliet team, we are now forced to incur even more inconvenience as we seek out someone else to take care of our problem. Of course, that will mean more money spent, while the money that was spent at NTB was like throwing money down a proverbial rat hole. THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED. This needs to be remedied and this operation needs to be scrutinized closely to avoid other unsuspecting customers from having the same problems we have had. Shame on them.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016
I went to the NTB location in Natick, MA for 2 new front tires required to pass my state inspection. I was told I needed new brake pads and rotors and that there was a rebate on the pads. I authorized the work which was close to $1000 dollars for 4 pads, 2 rotors, and 2 tires (plus cabin air filter). I took the rebate form home, filled it out and sent it in with a copy of the receipt and invoice. About 6 weeks later I received an email saying my rebate request was rejected because I didn't provide a valid invoice with the store information on it.
I called the 800 number from the email and just got a recording. I called the Natick store and they gave me a different 800 number which I called and actually got through to a person. This person took down all of my information and said I would receive a confirmatory email right away. After 3-4 weeks I still haven't received anything and other than the second 800 number have no direct contact info to determine if anything is being done. I think the rebate is an enticement to get people to agree to expensive work. Based on other reviews of NTB I am now worried about the reliability of the parts and the quality of the repair work. I will never use the NTB in Natick, MA or any NTB for that matter.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
I had & and am having right now a very disappointing experience with NTB Tire in Mentor, OH (7361 Mentor Ave.). First I called to order the tires I found online for this store. I was told they had to be ordered and shipped, and that I would have to pay a shipping fee AND would not get the price posted on the website. We agreed on a slightly reduced price (not the lower website price) and made an appointment.
When I arrived at the 10 AM appointment I had to wait 20 min before being waited on. My truck was not even taken in till 10:45 AM. At 11:30 AM I asked why my truck was not even being worked on and I was told the tires that were ordered would not match my truck. (Why did they let me sit there without telling me this?) I had told the person ordering everything about my pickup truck when ordering. (Are these trained tire people not supposed to know what doing and what to ask when ordering?)
So I ordered different tires (which listed as more expensive than Conrad's price for same tire... I had bought tires previously at Conrad's) and they agreed to match Conrad's price, and I made another appointment. When I arrived at 9 AM for my second appointment they did not have my appointment in the system and did not have the agreed upon price. The first response by the person at the counter was that they could not change the price. So I said I was going back to Conrad's and then he agreed to match Conrad's price. Then I was told it would be a few hours before they would start on my car even though I was supposed to have an appointment. I wanted to walk out at the moment but instead had my wife come pick me up. I will never go back to NTB after this.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2015
I purchased 2 new tires from the NTB store in Wheaton IL a few months ago when the weather was good. Basically no precipitation. The few times that we had rain, I noticed that the car would slip a bit on the painted lines on the street. I thought that this was odd, since this was something that I have never experienced in over 50 years of driving. I did not give it much credence at the time, though it did seem odd.
Then about two weeks ago we had a bit of snow on the ground, and I was shocked to find that my car slid pretty much uncontrollably. I can honestly state that I was very afraid to drive that day. Then we had an ice storm 2 days ago, and I could barely keep the car on the road. I went back to the store, and told the manager about my experience, and he stated that there was little he could do beyond offering a small discount on new tires. I truly believe that these tires are extremely dangerous, and should never be sold. They are a safety threat to anyone who uses them.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015
On Tuesday, 12/15, my husband brought my truck to NTB (store #637 - 3550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096) because my 'Service Engine Soon' light was on and I had failed my emissions inspection. They replaced the evap solenoid and the light was off. Thursday, 12/17 - The 'Service Engine Soon' light came back on while I was driving to work (before 7:30 am). Friday, 12/18 - I took my truck back to NTB around 5:45 pm. I told the mechanic they had just fixed this, but the light was on again. He grabbed a diagnostic tool, went out to my truck and came back in a few minutes later to tell me there was no light on. (I was not aware at this time, but all the mechanic did was reset my system.)
Saturday, 12/19 - I took my truck to the emissions station to get it re-inspected. The worker ran a diagnostic test first and multiple systems came up as not ready. (This was my proof that your mechanic had just reset my system and didn't think he would get caught. None of the systems would have come up as not ready, unless he did that... especially since this was supposed to have been fixed on 12/15 and I had driven over 50 miles since that time.) I proceeded to put over 100 miles on my truck since 1pm on Saturday 12/19. Last night, the 'Service Engine Soon' light came back on. This morning, 12/21 - My husband took my truck back to NTB to have them fix their mistake. When he told them that the light was back on, ** told him that he needed to drive it for 20 minutes then turn the engine off and let it cool down and then drive it another 20 minutes.
This is the most ridiculous advice I have heard! I had my husband put me on the phone with ** and I proceeded to explain everything that happened since last week. He said he needed time to look at it. Of course he does. How else is it supposed to get fixed and fixed properly? I am very upset with the experience at this shop. The issue wasn't fixed properly the first time, then one of the mechanics tried to get over on me and just reset the system and now one of the guys is trying to give my husband bad advice. This type of behavior is unacceptable. I do not appreciate the way any of this has been handled. I do not know what the qualifications are for hiring, but it appears to me that they have some less than honest people working at their facility.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2015
I have 3 cars that I take and get oil changes. I have completely satisfied in the past and I recently took one of the cars on Saturday for an oil change. Well, I took my BMW in (as I have many times) and was told that they no longer can do my oil changes on this car. This was AFTER the gentleman took all my information for the car and I gave him my keys, and 10 mins later another gentleman came and said that his manager stated they no longer perform oil changes on BMWs. Really??? Did the gentleman at the desk not know this? It was late in the evening and I really needed to have this done. Needless to say, I will not be taking any of my cars here any longer, and I will notify all my family members since they use this same facility.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2015
I took my car in for an oil change. The guy behind the counter was all stressed out because the computer wasn't working. He said he couldn't print a receipt. I asked if that meant they couldn't do the oil change and I needed to go elsewhere. He said no, he could do it just not print an invoice. Ok, then chill, guy.
Two days later, I took my car to Burnett Automotive for different service. I noticed on the way there a burning smell. Burnett Automotive told me, "Whoever recently changed your oil made quite a mess under there. We usually only see that much of a mess when there is a leak. You don't have a leak. We checked." I asked them what to do. They suggested I take it back to NTB to get it cleaned. I called NTB. He said, "How come it took 2 days for you to notice?" What? I didn't drive it for a couple of days. Besides, it was just 2 days! WTH!? I asked if he would clean it. He reluctantly said yes. Burnett Automotive heard my end of the conversation. They said they would clean it up without charge.
I just received a call from NTB asking our opinion of the recent visit but she ONLY wanted to talk to my husband because HIS name is on the account! GRRRRR Talk to me or hang up. I was the one with the experience, not him. You've lost my service.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2015
On November 30, 2015 I took my car in for a oil change and tire rotation. Everything was working fine. Talk to Ms ** who handled my invoice. She then gave keys to a technician named ** who got in my car and rolled windows down using my power control, pull car In Bay, rolled windows. Back up to put on rack for oil change, then lower car to ground for tire rotation. At which point I seen him lower all my windows down again. He finished rotation, rolled windows up, brought to front end alignment rack where he lowered windows again.
I then approach the manager **, and told him what I seen, and his response was "we lower and raise windows up and down, so no one locks keys in car." Keep in mind, this is a new car with push button start. No key, just a control that can be operated from outside car. Well the job was done. My car was parked with windows down and paid bill. Upon leaving I went to raise windows, and none of controls worked. I quickly notified manager **, who brought car in shop, took armrest apart, rest control and got windows to come up, but never to go down! He explained the control board shorted out, he is sorry it happen when they had car but they are not responsible for electrical problems.
I stated they worked fine when I came in. The technician admitted it happened when he rolling windows up and down, but it could have happened at any time!! I contacted main office. They gave me a complaint number, and stated someone would call me, two days later. A regional manager called and stated he talked to the branch where it happened, and stated they are not paying for any repairs, things happen while they have your car, and they are not responsible. He stated it was their policy to roll windows up and down, and it was a misfortune it broke when their technician had it, but there is nothing they are going to do!!!
The part was 340.00 dollars. I suggested they pay portion, because it did break in their possession, but he continued I would get nothing from National Tire. I totally think this bad business. I was not even offered a returned free oil change, not even "I will fix it if you get part." Nothing at all!! This was Metairie Branch, 4600 Veterans Blvd. With this attitude toward customers I will never go back! I am paying for service, I expect respect!!
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2015
I scheduled a time to change my all tires with a 2 buy, 2 free discount. When I arrived there, they started to change the tire and tell me that front struts need to be changed. They showed me a sheet by pointing only the price about 250$ as the price of front struts. I said "It is OK, please change it." I never saw and nobody told me that the total price will be $631 for just struts. I was shocked while I attempted to pay the total. I thought it was wrong. The guys at NTB are just playing with the words or they just directing you to look whatever they want you to look. They hide some information. I don't understand the car parts but I deserve to see the total price for each work what they do. They never show me the total price.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
I went to NTB and now it's almost been a year although I've called when this first happened and of course they didn't care! I got new tires, brakes, brake pads, alignment, you name it I got it! $2500 later. My tire blew when I left the store and I called and nothing. $300 for a new tire is all they could do. Came back, took old one off and put spare on. They still have my rim/tire because I decided I would never go back! Sure enough the next couple days I got another flat tire! Called insurance and they wrote a report and towed it to my house. By this point it sat for 3 months unused because I already had my spare on and just spent $2500!
And then finally months later I got it up to my friend's tire place/car shop and they asked who put my brake pads on and I said NTB and he laughed and said they were on backwards and could've killed us! My ** kids were in the car! He said they did a crappy job and it looked like they didn't care if we were killed or not. They just wanted the money.
So, here we are. Later got my car going and my husband went to mow my mother's yard and saw me pull in and he said "Babe you can't drive that car!" I said, "Why?!" He said "The ** belts are sticking out!" They didn't fix the ** alignment because the tires are wore from the inside and we barely drove the ** thing! My husband was in a panic because he is a firemen/paramedic and saves lives every 24 hour shift he's on and it's just unacceptable! We slowly get the car home going about 10 miles an hour and sure enough the ** tire blows causing me to lose control of the vehicle. Again with kids!
So I pay to get tires on again and they said, "Your whole front end is jacked because of what NTB did and this is enough to file a lawsuit. They could've killed your family not just once with brake pads but all the other crap they neglected to fix just to get a paycheck!" My brakes went out too! They didn't do anything!!! Nothing! Just risk my family/children's lives on more than one occasion! I've got reports, pictures, letters from other car place and the list goes on! If it takes me to stop from someone getting killed depending on these people that only care about taking someone's money then so be it! This isn't even all of it but I think this says enough.
I've had people tell me it's too much of a coincidence that all this happened and they gave no regard to anyone! It makes me angry to think of what could've happened to my children! Unacceptable! It looks as if they purposely did things wrong so I would have to come back knowing I would spend good money as I always did there for years! Lesson learned! I have my receipts and order number as well. I keep everything.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
Vehicle: 2012 Honda Fit Sport. Service Requested: 4 New Tires. At the time of service, an OEM TPM sensor was broken by the technician and replaced with "an OEM Equivalent" at no charge. When I left NTB the TPM light was not on. Within 24 hours the a light saying TPMS came on indicating TPM System failure, I came in on the following Wednesday and spent several hours in the shop while a technician replaced that sensor and attempted to reprogram the system.
He indicated that the light should go away once I drive it some. This time the TPM light was solid. I drove it the rest of the week with no change and came in again the next weekend. After several hours more wait I was told you need to take it to the dealership. On October 27th, I finally got a chance to take it to the dealership and incurred a significant bill, which I promptly brought over to the Mooresville, NC location. The bill/invoice was photocopied in the office. The manager apologized profusely and was a little hot under the collar that the technician told me to take it to the dealership. Per his words, he said he should have gotten the proper TPM sensor from Honda and they should have put it in. He told me he could not credit me, that he would have to take it to "regional" and that someone would follow up with me on Monday or Tuesday. That was 3 weeks ago.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
On Nov 15, 2015 I went NTB to get a front end Alignment. I thought that they had a fair price so I said "go ahead" for the 64.00 dollars that had told me. When I got the bill it was $79.50. I question the difference in price. There was a $9.00 shop fee for odds and ends. That's over 10% of the bill. I have been in the car business since 1966 and I have never seen more than a 1 or 2 % shop fee anywhere. This was just a RIPOFF and I'll never do business with NTB and neither will any of my family or friends with them ever again. This happen in Columbus, Ohio.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I purchased tires for both my vehicles here and most recently I went in and requested an oil change and tire rotation (which is supposed to be free for the life of the tires). They refused to do tire rotation unless I purchased new tires.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
Brought my vehicle to NTB for tires. Got talked into the most expensive tires and new brakes and rotors. Here it is not even two years later, not even 19,000 miles driven and all four Cooper tires are worn and just had to replace brakes. Called NTB about the tires and of course the wear was blamed on something must be wrong with the struts or haven't been rotated enough! I expected after spending $1700 for new tires and brakes they would of lasted longer than they did. Not worth spending thousands on expensive tires! I might as well went to Wal-Mart service center and got tires for 1/3 of the price!!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
The Germantown MD NTB store can not get their story together. Took my car back with a flat on a two month old new tire. They returned it without finding anything wrong. I asked what do I do when it goes flat again and they said just bring it back, GREAT!! Sixteen days later the same tire is flat, said they 'fixed' the flat and said the prior patch was put on wrong. I informed them there was no prior patch. The service guy walked out to check and returned after 30 seconds stating there was a 'rock' in the tire. I think they have very poor management and the company policies are to get as much money for as little service as possible. Will not return!
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
Went to get tires to the tech. Did not balance as I was driving my car, shaking a lot. This happen because the techs at this shop play around and work on cars while talking to people on cell phone. I have them on video doing this. Ask for all my money back, haven't heard anything yet. Attorney called me on 10/19/15 asking me for video.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
I took my car in for a simple oil change and tire rotation. I was told it would be 1:45 I could pick up. We sat there and at 2:45 my husband finally asked what was going on. They then told him they snapped the stud on the tire and were waiting for a part. Now I understand things happen but first of all this is a new car with only 13,000 miles on it. Secondly they could have told us when it happened instead of letting us just sit there. By that time it was too late to call my son for a ride home to get our other car and my husband needed to get to work. They were not offering to give us a ride or cab fare or anything. I had to call a cab myself and pay for it because my husband had to go to work. It took until 6 pm to get the part and finish the job. I then had to pay a cab to get back there to get the car when it was done. Then they even charged us for the oil change.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
We used the NTB website to schedule 4 tires to be purchased and installed. When we arrived we were told the tires that showed to be in stock were not available but more expensive tires were. The guy blamed the website for the mistake and made no attempt to honor the online agreement. We had to get the more expensive tires that day and could not find another place close by. We will not go back to NTB.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
I went to get my battery replaced and dropped the car in NTB, Manassas. After it was fixed, it was already dark so I couldn't inspect any other issue with my car but I was able to drive it home. The next morning, I saw a flat tire. I know all my tires were recently purchased and are all less than 6 months. But apparently, this folks at NTB are hoping that the tire gets bad as fast as possible so I can get replacement. Date: 10/4/2015. Car: Acura MDX.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
Purchased 4 tires (well I ordered 4 tires on a Sunday) for a Tuesday install, my 2 pm appt. time rolls around and I get the "We're sorry, your tires are in our warehouse 2 counties away, during rush hour we'll have to send someone to get them". Now it's 5:30 the job is getting towards the end, they have me pay as they will be closing soon, they give me the invoice, it's correct... They give me a coupon for $100.00 off the tire brand I purchased, I send it in and get an email that says I purchased tires that the NTB store had to go get so they don't consider them to be in stock tires. What a bunch of lying bastards. Never again will I take any vehicle to NTB and I will ask my friends to pass the word of this experience. We all work in the automotive business and have many nicer more honest places to take our business.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I bought 4 brand new tires for my car with NTB and 3 months after purchase I had a flat. Then took the tire there, they said it was my fault I hit a curb... If I'd of hit a curb I would remember... ok no problem, I'll go with it instead of arguing. Next I brought my son's car to buy 2 brand new tires on the back at NTB 3 months later (09/29/2015). Yesterday he gets to work - same exact thing and they told him exact same thing not knowing I put it under my number/account when I drove there to have them put on so they didn't know we knew each other.
So I called and said how can it happen to 2 separate cars both almost same time limit tires were on the cars?? Not a coincidence... It must be bad tires or dry rot from sitting. That does happen but manager didn't offer to replace any tire, no discount or take the blame. I have used them for 4 years now even here in Baton Rouge on airline hwy when they were Tire Kingdom but I will NEVER used them again nor my 4 kids will not!!! You're suppose to help your customers, keep them happy also not sell crap to them.
National Tire & Battery (NTB) Company Information
- Company Name:
- NTB Tires
- Website:
- www.mavis.com