My car suddenly stopped starting. I took it to Shade Tree Auto and met with John. He said that the ignition must to be changed. I asked him to call me to authorize any more services because I know that some mechanics might change things that would cost a lot. His wife which is the person responsible for billing and all administrative work called my at the end of the day and informed me that the car is ready. I went there and found that they changed the ignition and the exhaust and the charge is $800 and my car does not worth less than a $1000. I did not authorize the change of the exhaust. I asked John why he changed the exhaust without my authorization. He replied that he does not have enough time to call every customer and ask for authorization! He said that he does what he sees to be right. Anyway I paid the 800 and took the car. Next morning, I experienced the same old problem, my car was not starting. I went back to John to ask him if he can take the exhaust and the ignition off but he said that he would charge me the labour to remove these parts that he installed before. Anyway, the conclusion is that Shade Tree Auto will do the work that is most profitable to them not the work that will fix the car! ...read more