metalandmeeples t1_iu42foy wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:16 PM

Reply to comment by Antnee83 in Make sure you sign the Automotive Right to Repair initiative! by Antnee83

Tim Winkeler is a good guy. I worked with him many years ago when he first came to VIP and he was the kind of executive that would strike up a conversation with any employee and show genuine interest beyond pointless small talk.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_iu43406 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:22 PM

VIP is the worst. Changed rotors on a three year old Honda. They weren’t even bad, so I took them back and told them they did work I didn’t need done. They look for stuff. Then years later, I had my mothers car and it needed an inspection so I took it there as it was available. They stuck a piece of metal in the brake pad. I saw them looking and looking at the engine (not needed for inspection) and I knew. Car never gave me issues until I drove it from that place. Never went back.

metalandmeeples t1_iu439qs wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM

Which location? It was unfortunately hit or miss.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_iu4chlc wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Westbrook/Portland line.

metalandmeeples t1_iu4qc3x wrote on October 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Ahh. I usually took my car to the Scarborough or South Portland location.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_iu4rrt2 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Yeah, my husband and I take our car to a friend in Buxton now. I trust him!

Adventurous_Lion_919 t1_iu6yjjy wrote on October 29, 2022 at 12:49 AM

VIP really is. Used to go to them just for the convenience of getting in the next day, but after they charged my mother almost $200 for 8 lugnuts (roughly $27 a piece) after a simple brake job, I refuse to give them another penny.