Import Domestic Auto Center

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Jack P.

Joined 6 months ago

I am new to Acton (lived in town for 4 years). I found these guys in the Action about a year in and have been taking both my car and my wifes car to them. I have developed a great relationship with Scott. He has always taken the time to go out into the shop with me and show me the problems with the cars. I think this place is the best - honest and great price.

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Horribleexperience S.

Joined 10 months ago

I took my car there for repair, and the cost of the repair was chipper than dealer, they said. But, I don't believe it after my car was fixed because they broke my car. They were expensive for the work, and the quality of their works were very cheap. Some worker's attitude was rude too.

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Alanon 1.

Joined 10 months ago

Most of the 'good' reviews on here are fraudulent. Owner created or employee created. Do not be fooled, this place is fraudulent and a rip off!

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jtsillas

Joined 2 years ago

Super job!!. Took in a 2000 Passat to have the passenger side exhaust flex pipe fixed. The dealership wanted to replace the entire pipe along with the catalytic - a $1500 job. IDAC cut out the old leaky portion and welded in a new section, replacing a few brackets. Total cost was $300. I took a look at the work while it was on the lift. It looked excellent. They applied rust preventative coating on all parts and the welds looked clean and solid. I wish I had gone to these guys when I needed the control arms replaced.

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tanks11

Joined 2 years ago

Great service!. I was a cold and snowy morning when I noticed that I had a flat tire. I pulled into Import Domestic Auto Ctr. I wasn't sure if anyone could help me...To make a long story short, I was out of there within an hour. They had a tire that fit my car. I was so pleased with the out come, I know bring my car their to be serviced.

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mamaO

Joined 3 years ago

spooky service. Want to hear a spooky story?

Today approached the time for our car's oil change. I had a meeting at 8.30 in Import Domestic Auto Ctr, on Central St, in Acton. In the morning the rain was strong, and I had driven over and ran across to the garage. Scott - or so this person was called, he has a beard - took the keys to move the car from place to place. I accidentally parked directly in front of the entrance of the garage (remember? it was rain and no clients at the door!). In an hour the car was ready. When I got it back, I told him that I had a coupon for an oil change. Scott answered that he had already printed a price sheet. I told him that it is not so hard to reprint a price sheet. He said "yes? Are you sure? Go ahead and show me how to do it". I told him that I work in customer service and I know that it doesn't cost anything (buy the way, when you usually give coupons to register clerk? right before you swipe your credit card, right? not at entrance, never). He told me that he won't reprint the price sheet and that I should pay the full price, without the coupon. I asked him to contact his manager. He started SHOUTING that he is the manager. Then, when I asked him to apologize for his rude behavior, he answered that I should apologize for parking the car directly in front of the entrance that morning and that he had to move it ( I was his first and only customer so far, as the garage was empty! and the people there weren't doing anything). So I told him, "OK, I apologize; now it’s your turn". He told me that he will not apologize, and asked what I wanted from him. I said that I wish to talk to his chief. He answered, "If it is necessary to YOU, YOU call!” while poking me with his dirty finger. On my honor, I tell you that nobody has ever talked to me like this in US! Then he threw a price sheet at my face and told me to take the car free of charge. Again, I asked him to call his chief. Then he sat down at the computer and printed a new price sheet, including the discount for the coupon. At the same time, he was sniffing loudly, and crumpled and threw out three sheets of paper. I understood that he was very angry at me. Then I paid for the oil change at the new price, and said "thanks" and "have a good day" to him. He kept his mouth locked.

My family - my husband and I - we are using this garage for the second year now. Service was always very good. The chief - the tall man - is always very polite and attentive. They have done a lot of good to our cars. What happened today? I do not know. Perhaps, Scott slept badly at night, or he had a colic. Either way, his manner of conversation, his behavior, and his relationship to the client today was awful, horrible, unacceptable, and absolutely nonprofessional. Why they keep sending their coupons all over the town?

The only thing that can explain his behavior is that today is four days away from Halloween. If he wanted to scare me, he succeeded. To me this is terrible. I am scary now to get next appointment for our second car. I think I'll never ask them again to help me with my car, change car's oil, etc. I do not want for someone to talk like THAT to me, even if it is a mechanic. Now I will stay away from Import Domestic Auto Ctr, on Central St, in Acton, MA.

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Anonymous2394

Joined 5 years ago

Crooks. (SEE EDIT BELOW)

I saw some good reviews, and thought I'd give this place a shot - and am now very sorry I did.

- Parts were obtained from local dealerships, and then marked up further. Parts were extraordinarily expensive. Expect markup of over 150% of what you'd pay for the part if you got it.

- Labor rate was also rather high.

Auto repair should not require a loan to complete. Ouch.

EDIT - They called me the next day to say that they had accidentally overcharged me by $100 on the starter. I appreciated the honesty enough to revise my review. :) He knew I was from out-of-state, and I'd already paid - I never would have expected even the phone call, let alone the refund...

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normj62

Joined 5 years ago

above and beyond. i have been a customer of scott's for many years, for those interested in why i continue to use his service, it's simple: Everytime my car needs work, he calls me down shows me the problem, shows me the solution and repairs it. He always saves and shows me my old parts and explains why they failed. No one else has ever taken the time to show me so much and educate me.

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larryhollman

Joined 5 years ago

Great Service and prices. I agree with the other reviewers, I have been taking my cars there for about a year, and have received great service and had them solve some tricky problems that my dealer was unable (or unwilling) to fix.

I highly reccommend

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pcox00

Joined 5 years ago

Fraudulent. I would not recommend this garage to my worst enemy. Not only did they have my car for over a month, they were absolutely never procactive with any information. I had to call several times a week, just recieve a ridiculous excuse. Then finally after I decided to have a "rebuilt" transmission put in, as opposed to a used one(his suggestion), the car was done. Although, it was never suggested to me to buy the rebuilt transmission, it was myself begging for the car and looking for options. And of course it turned out, I was duped into thinking I actually paid for a rebuilt transmission. When in fact I paid for a used transmission. That was confirmed by my new mechanic. I would stay as far away as possible from this garage, unless you enjoy having your car being repaired for a long time, and not getting you paid for.