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Dho 05-18-2006 04:15 PM

Be carefull of this auto mechanic shop
 
Dear friends,
This is a real case.
My uncle (an 80 years old gentleman) took his car to an auto mechanic shop for checking brake and replace tire. End up:

1. The shop sold him two brake rotors that are more expensive than the dealer list price. Plus, bolts could not be fitted in properly. Therefore, both front brake rotors were loose. But the shop told my uncle the ball joint need to be replaces. End up cost him more than one thousand dollars.
2. The shop also sold him four pieces 13 inches 165 tires. 3 pieces made in Chile and 1 piece made in Brazil. They don’t even have brand name on the tires. The shop charged him $260.00 for 4 pieces of those no name tires. And charge him for alignment instead of balance the wheels. Please note that Bridgestone with the same size is below $50.00 a pieces.

My uncle has to spend another $175.00 to get the brake fix at a dealer shop. The only punishment that I can do is to tell other people the name of the shop.

The name of the shop is:

Bento’s Auto & Tire Centre Ltd.
2901 Sheppard Ave. E. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Victoria Park and Sheppard)


Please help other people not go to the same trap.

Thanks & regards,
Dominic

2TONE_93GT 05-18-2006 09:04 PM

damn. some people are peices of trash out there trying to take advantage of elderly people. :thumbsdow

BullyCanadian 05-19-2006 10:59 AM

WOW I would contact CTV that guy who helps consumers and get them to try and air this on TV

phatgreatwall 05-19-2006 11:10 AM

u mean silverman helps? ya contact him, tell him ur story, then the whole city is gonna know about it, show him the receipts, chances are ur gonna get all ur money back.

Dho 05-19-2006 02:49 PM

Ctv??
 
How Does The Ctv Work?

BullyCanadian 05-19-2006 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by phatgreatwall
u mean silverman helps? ya contact him, tell him ur story, then the whole city is gonna know about it, show him the receipts, chances are ur gonna get all ur money back.

Yups thats it, Silverman Helps I forgot the name,

DHO, go here: http://www.pulse24.com/News_Features...3-001/page.asp
there is contact info at the bottom of the page with an email and a silverman helps hotline, tell them your story.

also this from ctv.com


Q: How do I get in touch with "Silverman Helps" and get some help?
A: To help you with your problem, we need specific and concrete information. We require a detailed letter outlining the complaint and a photocopy of your documentation before any assessment can be made as to whether we can get actively involved. This process does take at least 8 weeks; our apologies, we receive thousands of complaints. Please be sure to include your complete mailing address and a phone number where you can be reached during the day.
This information may be faxed, emailed or snail mailed in to us ...

Address:
Silverman Helps c/o
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5



Silverman Helps Hotline:
(416) 591-7400 ext 2192
email:helps@pulse24.com
Fax: (416) 591-0292

drift_n_shift 05-19-2006 11:05 PM

i've also heard from countless peopel that

Bento's Auto & Service Centre
416-531-9981
1544 Dundas Street West,
Toronto, ON M6K 1T5

is also a scammer and is a total ripper. they to avoid him at all costs.

Nastyzed 05-20-2006 09:28 AM

Add Race Tech to that list heard countless amounts of crap about the owner joe ripping people off left and right. Prolly why he has no work.

Dho 05-23-2006 08:43 AM

How come this crap ripper still can survive in the market? The only reason is some elder people like my uncle believe all people out there are good guys. (Too bad!!!!!!!!!!)

Dho 05-23-2006 08:52 AM

Bento's Auto & Tire Centre Ltd is a CAA approved Auto Repair Services (According to their business card). Just wondering What CAA does and how CAA monitor their approved Auto Repair & Service facilities. When there is a complaint about their Approved Facility, What consumers should be doing and what kind of punishment will be applied?????????!!!

monopoly 05-31-2006 11:46 AM

wait wait a sec here...

are you talking about the Repair shop thats an Esso gas station as well right on the corner of Sheppard and vic park???

I work on the other side of that corner and pass by it everytime i goto johnnys.

Looks like a sleezy place dude, i wouldnt even put gas in my car from that place!

wacKo 07-18-2006 04:32 PM

is that the guy they call dr bentos ??
ive seen him on tv on a show and he gives advice and stuff...
theres a lot of retarded mechanics here
i was in the u.s in buffalo and this guy gave me free coolant...lol
never would happen here

Midnight Racer 08-01-2006 12:21 AM

I heard bad stuff about Bento's Auto & Service Centre on dundas and if this one is related I wouldnt be surprised if the same stuff is goin gon, I would take to Silverman helps and the work about these mechanics who take advantage of elderly people and people in general.

Aveman 08-03-2006 04:19 PM

I hate to hear stories like this. Seems more common place now days. :smilie_d0

steve99gxe 08-17-2006 10:49 PM

wow, some people are seriously low.. jesus


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