Had my 2008 Corvette towed into this dealership as my - Mark S
Had my 2008 Corvette towed into this dealership as my gear shift was locked in park and it was also leaking power steering fluid. They had my car for eight days before anyone looked at it. When they did, they told me that they had to charge me for a diagnostic to find the problems. They diagnosed the problems, and even though I was not asking for this, they also diagnosed that I must need a GM transmission filter service and also a fuel injection service. Why? Because the Carfax doesn’t show these on the record for this vehicle!! Seriously?? Other reviews have mentioned that they try to add other services! Just because Carfax doesn’t show that these have been done?? BTW, the fuel injectors were serviced previously. Then the bill for the other items that I actually came in for - Gear shift cable needs to be replaced - $1318.66 and Power Steering high pressure hose need to be replaced - $1283.61. I got a referral from a friend to an ASE master technician who worked at a Chevrolet dealership (different one) for 20 years, who specializes in Corvette repair - his quotes - $618.17 and $712.45!!! I decided to have it towed to the other shop. Valmark then charges me for two diagnostic fees - one for the gear shift cable $189.95 and one for the power steering $189.95! If that isn’t bad enough, they slap me with extra charges for paying with a credit card!! I paid it and then visited the GM, whose only remark was that it will be cheaper when you go to a “fly by night” mechanic!! Wow! Great service!! This “fly by night” mechanic was trained to ASE master mechanic by Chevrolet and worked there for 20 years!! My bet is that’s more experience that the “fly by night” mechanics at Valmark! Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere!!
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