Car Servicing and You Carnegie

4.7
based on 65 reviews

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65 reviews about Car Servicing and You Carnegie

verified email - 20 Jul 2016

Steve was very helpful and very understanding when it comes to people with a budget. He breaks down what is needed to be done first when you have available funds and doesn't just fix anything without informing you first.
Patiently explains everything which is very helpful in understanding your car better.
Thank you Steve.
Update: I just got my car fixed again due to a problem I've been having for awhile which no one could fix but I'm very confident that it is fixed now. Issue was my engine would just completely shut when I'm driving, then it'd start back up again after a few minutes or so. After getting a brand new battery, ignition switch changed, ignition coil changed the problem was still happening until Steve mentioned it must be the fuel pump and fuel filter. Changed both, Steve left the car running for 20-30 minutes and i drove it home, no more engine shutting.
Thank you again Steve and to the staff who helped me get my car back on the road.

Thanks Heidi. I am glad the Honda is driving better. Let us know if any problems continue.

verified email - 23 Jun 2016

A few days ago, brought my car into the Ormond branch for an air conditioning fan repair quote and then decided to get the job done with them the same day.

Very friendly, honest and professional service right from the start. Got a call with detailed explanation of what the likely issue was and my options for repair, in an informative and helpful manner.

I was additionally informed about other non-urgent issues with the car and was given the choice between addressing immediately or waiting until the next car service.

The air conditioner fan is working perfectly now. On top of that there is a free loan car service and a coffee machine!

Great job guys. Just moved to the area recently so was looking for a new motor mechanic - looks like I'll be coming back for my next car service.

Thankyou Avid. We really appreciate your kind words.

verified email - 16 Jun 2016

I had a service done last year by Carnegie branch and I have been meaning to write about this earlier but forgot. I just came across this page so I decided i will let everyone know my experience. I brought my cat in for a regular service at the time I believe it was $150. 2 hours after I dropped my car off I got a call from the mechanic saying that there are many things which need urgent repairs and that the car is in unroadworthy condition. The list of things he gave me added up to almost $2016. I immediately contacted a friend who is a used car dealer and he said decline all repairs and only get the service, That's what I did.
The following day I brought the car to my friends mechanic for him to check it out, he thoroughly checked the car and said that there are no repairs needed and the car is in good roadworthy condition. I then called car servicing and you in Carnegie and asked why I was told that the car needs repairs when a independent mechanic has told me that there is absolutely nothing wrong, they were extremely rude and refused to disscus it with me! I have since obtained a roadworthy certificate from yet another independent mechanic and have sold the car to a friend. To date the car has done another 30,000km and has had no further repairs and is still in good roadworthy condition.

I am writing about this so innocent people don't have to go through this experience and get ripped off

Approximate cost: $2016

Hi Levis, can I please have your registration number so I can investigate. please email [email protected].

Thanks for sending through your rego details Levi and our subsequent email discussion regarding this review. I have investigated you claims and found the following. My initial investigation shows that you brought in a 2000 Model Toyota Corolla with 74000Kms on 15/3/2015.
The following repairs were recommended and quoted and given to you with individual costings on your invoice.
1.Wheel Alignment - $69
2. Wiper blades - $44
3. Drive belts $200
4. Replace spark plugs - $100
5. Transmission service - $249
6. Lower control arm rear bushes cracked - $500
7. Air filter - $44
8. Timing belt $500
9. water Pump $211
10.Coolant flush $99

Total cost of repairs - $2016 not $3000 as you stated in your original review. Thank you for correcting that.

The only item there that is a roadworthy item is number 6 - lower control arm bushes as VSI 26 states all suspension components must be properly mounted with no distortion, cracks, fractures or other damage likely to cause failure or instability.
It is up to the interpretation of the tester to decide whether the car meets these standards and it is common for RWC to be issued without all faults being repaired. We are more than happy to recheck the car and show you our interpretation and why we have recommended them.
In relation to the Timing Belt kit, Toyota recommends that the belt is replaced at 10 year intervals or 100000Km. As your car was 15 years old when we saw it and had no evidence of the belt being replaced, it would have been negligent of us not to report it and recommend its replacement. With the timing belt replacement, we always recommend replacing the water pump at the same time which also necessitates a cooling system flush.
The transmission service was recommended, along with spark plugs and air filter as service items. Toyota recommend replacement of trans fluid at 80000 kms and as your cars fluid was looking quite burnt we recommended servicing to prevent excessive wear to the transmission.
Toyota also recommend replacement of spark plugs and air filter at 80000 kms or 8 years and again as your car had not reached the kms required but was 15 years old we recommended these be changed.
The drive belts are a rubber component that were 15 years old when we saw it and signs of perishing in the belts was evident on inspection. Like timing belts which are made of a similar material it is advisable to replace them before they break and cause further damage.
While we respect you are entitled to your opinion, we disagree with your assertion that we intentionally set out to rip people off. We are always interested in our customer's feedback as we place a high emphasis on being thorough and giving the customer the choice to repair the car and advising them when their car no longer meets roadworthy standards as vehicle owners are legally obliged to ensure their car is kept roadworthy under the road safety act. What they choose to do with that advice is of course up to them.

verified email - 16 Apr 2016

Fantastic service, Paul was extremely helpful and professional. Would highly recommend these guys they did a great job servicing my car, very reasonably priced- very satisfied! Thanks :-)

12 Apr 2016

Highly professional and very informative, Car servicing and You was my knight in shining armour. We were driving back to Sydney and my Holden Wagon’s warning lamp turned on. We had to go back to Sydney urgently and they made sure my vehicle was safe to drive long distance and provided advice. We are now safely back in Sydney.
My car was serviced by Paul at Keilor Park branch. We can’t thank you enough, even without a scheduled appointment they were extremely friendly and helpful. Many thanks.

Thanks for your kind words. Paul and the team will be happy to know you made it back home safely.

07 Feb 2016

Have you seen "rescue my renovation"? well that is what Steve did when he rescued my car from a dodgy repair job by incompetent mechanic. Turn a bad situation into a happy ending.
I went back for a service a few months later. It was very competitively priced, quick and it comes back to you washed and vacuumed. It was due for a transmission fluid change so they did that as well.
I have just done a trip to top of Mt Buller and back , my 2007 auto Astra powered up Mt Buller , in fact they only time I didn't do the speed limit was when we were stuck behind a slow 4wd. Very happy with car servicing and you. Steve knows cars.

Thanks Bron. we are glad all is going well with the Astra. Steve will be very happy to see your kind words.

verified email - 29 Jan 2016

Called these guys from Perth with an issue with Air conditioning for our Toyota coaster motor home that my mum was in the process of driving back to WA from Queensland.After having nothing but problems from the time we got the vehicle from another company these guys were our knights in shining Armour. Firstly we were told we could get it in straight away then liaising with them from Perth they fixed it straight away nothing was a problem. They also let us know that the vehicle is in serious need of a service as it is well overdue which we didn't know as we presumed this would have been up to date.Great service from great people if you live in Melbourne or need help on your way through Melbourne definitely go to these guys. We can't thank you enough Steve and your workers.

Kelly, we really appreciate your kind words, Steve and the team will be very happy to see your review.

verified email - 25 Jan 2016

The shop manager Scott was explained to me what wrong of my car and how much will cost before starting repair. Thanks Scott for your patient and professional services. Now the car running perfectly.

Approximate cost: $389

Thanks Xi, your kind words are much appreciated

07 Dec 2015

Minor Service.

Extra charges: new air filter, new cabin air filter, new wipers, fuel additive

Very friendly and quick staff.

All prices were explained and outlined prior to works commencing.

Love that Car washing and vacuuming is included as standard,

Approximate cost: $375

Thanks for your feedback Garry.

verified email - 30 Nov 2015

My car was serviced by Ray, and I received excellent customer service from the moment I left my car to when I picked it up. The car was clean (they had cleaned it and put car freshener ), but what's most important it drives like a dream.
I have finally found a place that gives you value for money. I will be taking my car there for all the services, and will be recommending it to all my friends and family. Very happy.

Approximate cost: $402

Thanks Raquel. Ray will be very happy to see your feedback.

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