Went in for a replacement on my timing belt. They add on my idlers and water pump because it was "necessary" 2.3k later. Car needed to come back for a thermostat replacement. Another 200. Car still not working. Service tech was informative for everything that could go wrong. Little help getting the car running properly. Quotes me for a blown head gasket which is another 5k. Do not recommend. Overcharged for parts along. After initially fixing the thermostat myself, the part put in by the business was different from what belonged in my car and was somewhat blackened which looked like an old part was put in. Upsell was apparent and I will be reaching out on this matter.
We’re sorry the vehicle developed additional cooling-system problems after the initial repair. When the vehicle arrived, the water pump was seized. Before beginning repairs, we explained that the resulting overheating may already have caused engine or head-gasket damage. Because the timing belt, water pump, and related idlers work together and require much of the same labor to access, we recommended addressing those components together. After the repair, the vehicle passed a block test and drove properly. We also clearly advised that previous overheating may have compromised the engine and that additional symptoms could appear later. When the vehicle returned, we continued diagnosing the cooling system methodically, beginning with the thermostat rather than immediately recommending major engine work. Unfortunately, the later findings raised concern about a compromised head gasket. We understand how frustrating and expensive this situation has been. However, we believe the repairs, testing, and order of diagnosis were appropriate, and we worked to remain transparent about the risks from the beginning. Regards, Phil Poe & the Jack Dane Auto Service Team
- Sacramento (Downtown)