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- 196 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 71 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:07/31/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
They did a full synthetic oil and filter change but didn't change the filter and put almost three gallons of oil in the car. I broke broke down less the 600 miles later and after $700+ in repairs the district manager towed my car to where I don't know really but now is saying I have to pay for a fuel pump and that may not be the only problem and it's $670.80 for the pump and $475 for labor or pay to have the car towed back. The car didn't have a code or anything showing it needed that pump I have messages that show the manager tried to lie about a receipt that showed what codes were on the car and what work was done so far. He also tried to say the car had no codes that they were cleared already before the car got there but that is not true cause the car was scanned the day before it left and had 9 codes. The manager then said there were codes one for the fuel pump and a low fuel pressure code and neither were there before it left. He then told me even though my schedule prevents it that I had to call because there would be no more communication by txt message and thats the last I have heard from him in two days.Business Response
Date: 07/31/2025
The vehicle is at our location and need a high pressure fuel pump. nothing we caused. DM has left multiple VM, but customer, for some reason, is not returning his call. Nothing we can do until customer actually calls the DM and not just text. DM explained customer can call him later in day when he is off work.Customer Answer
Date: 08/01/2025
Complaint: 23678705
I am rejecting this response because: The car had no fuel pump issues before it was towed from my house. Plus the DM refused to even tell me how they diagnosed it was the pump. He said there were no codes on the car then he said the only codes were for the pump and a low fuel pressure but wouldn't give me the codes. The car had several codes when it left my house. The pump was not one of them. Also is the DM going to answer my call at 3am?? Also I have not got a single call since the DM REFUSED TO RESPOND TO MY TXT.
Sincerely,
***** *****Initial Complaint
Date:07/29/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
2/26/25 my car dashboard was showing numerous of things that could be wrong with the car. I got it towed to Midas because the steering wheel locked up and the car was not moving. Midas did an diagnose test and said it was the battery and alternator which costed $1,365.22. The same night of the 26th while driving to work the car engine started to overheat and I had to get the car towed to Midas again. 3/4/25 I picked up my car I purchased a new water pump, head gasket, and several other parts ($5,151.89). When I got into the car I noticed that the car engine light was on. I told ****** *** about it and his lead tech ** came out to look at it. He stated "He drove to car for 45 minutes and didn't see any lights come on." He was able to reset the light. After leaving Midas, when I completely turned off the car a noise was coming from under the hood like a loud fan and I also noticed leaks coming from under the car. I had to go out of town for a few days & left the car in Ohio. When I returned from my trip, I took to car back to Midas on 3/10, ****** *** was able to fix a clip that was causing the leaks. I also told him about the noise under the hood and that the check engine came back on. He stated "his lead tech ** was not available and wanted me to bring the car back." On 3/11, the car would not start. The battery voltage kept fluctuating like they sold me a bad battery. I called Midas and spoke with ****** ***. He stated that "I needed to get it towed to get it checked out again." That's when I wanted a refund. On 3/15, was my final phone call with ****** *** about wanting a refund because the car was not completely fixed. He stated "He would have not released the car if it wasn't." I was from out of town and on a work assignment when all of this occurred. My car was transportation! Because of this, I had to tow the car twice, spend 1000s of dollars to get my car fixed, take a Uber multiple times, & purchase a rental car. I also had to purchased a new car.Business Response
Date: 07/29/2025
Initial Visit (RO #******):
The vehicle was towed in due to having no power.
Upon inspection, we replaced the battery, alternator,
serpentine belt, and tensioner (the latter was not charged to the
customer).
The customer was clearly advised that the water pump
was leaking and that it should not be driven until repaired. She declined
this recommendation at the time.
The vehicle was fully operational and drove out of the
shop.
Follow-up Visit 8 Days Later (RO #******):
The customer returned after driving the vehicle
despite our warning, reporting overheating and poor performance.
At this point, the water pump had failed, and damage
to the engine’s components had occurred. We replaced the water pump,
cylinder timing kit, and spark plugs.
The customer made multiple calls demanding a refund.
Our manager offered to tow the vehicle back at no
charge, inspect it, and replace the battery again if necessary—this was
declined by the customer.
The customer explicitly stated her intention to trade
in the vehicle and refused further assistance.Initial Complaint
Date:07/23/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I went to this mechanic to check out my brakes. The car shook when I applied the brakes. They told me that my front rotors needed replaced, which I expected. They also said they need to replace my rear drum brakes, which made me suspicious. I asked if they measured them and they were sure. The bill was going to be over 800 dollars. They seemed evasive so I declined the repairs and paid ***** for their 'inspection'. I took it to Highland Tire in *************** and they said the drums were fine but my rotors needed fixed. 300 dollars total, much cheaper. Midas in ******************** just tried to throw the kitchen sink at me to get extra money. I want a refund of my *****.Business Response
Date: 07/24/2025
One drum had heat scores and was recommended due to pulsation felt on test drive. It was a suggestion to replace since we would have up on the lift replacing the fronts. Customer had the option to decline the rear and just do the front, customer opted to decline all. Nothing more we can do here, we stand by our inspection and recommendations. No refund will be issued.Initial Complaint
Date:07/11/2025
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
1. Transaction 6/6/25 2:21 pm 2. No "funds" were exchanged or the trade of my car never happened.3. The business provided me with a car-fax with false reading from Midas and stopped the "deal" because he was giving me $4500 for my car and after seeing car fax it dropped to $3000 & I had to come back in 2 weeks, remind you I traveled 250 miles because the deal was "locked in". Midas didn**;t send to car-fax 1 or 2 but "6" time no. It made it come back as (potential odometer rollback) ***** told me it will be off on 6/27 so I tried to trade on 6/28 it still came up.4. Remove from car-tax (and to be compensated from treble damages, statutory damages, cancel the deal, misrepresentation fraud).5. Tried to resolve this issue with Midas headquarters in ******, Sent him copy**;s of the "6" bad car-fax. His secretary hung up on me & sent me to answer machine. Left several messages - no responses. He shouldn**;t be able to get away with this. (I will start seeking a lawyer) at this timeBusiness Response
Date: 07/15/2025
After customer contacted me regarding a Carfax discrepancy, I had customer send me all documents he had. Investigated on our end, sent Carfax and email on what was found and the Carfax report was corrected. It was noted to customer during our email communication that the previous owners of his vehicle has a new 2019 **** Flex and used the old plates off the 2011 that he now owns. The repairs that were in question on his 2011 **** Flex Carfax report were for the 2019. When pulling the invoices from our system, we have the correct VIN number for the previous owners of his vehicle, new ***************** our system. This looks to be a Carfax mistake. We entered the proper VIN of the 2019 **** Flex, it is not our fault Carfax tagged his 2011 **** Flex due to same plate number. No compensation will be issued, the ****** report for customers 2011 **** Flex has been updated.Initial Complaint
Date:07/02/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Late march took my car to Midas the manager at the time ***** said he would take good care of me and wanted to earn my business. Had car towed to midas. My power steering wasn’t working so he fixed rack and pinions and alignment. Cost was $1530. 51 days later the power steering again wasn’t working instead of fixing it correctly under warranty. they said power steering column went and they need 2k to fix it and was different issue. The car isn’t even worth 3500 in power steering repairs and parts. My friend and I took car from Midas who wasn’t too friendly to talk to us. He took it to local mechanic and we got part from parts yard for $194, he advised me because Midas put rack in crooked it caused steering column to go and they should have fixed this correctly for you instead of trying to rip you off. He also noticed wheel bearing needed repair that my wheel was about to fall off. Another neglect of service from Midas. They only care about ripping you off. All I asked was Midas was to refund some of the labor and parts because I had to go out of pocket to fix something they should have taken care of because of their negligence. I went to corporate filed complaint and whoever is in charge of stow has decided not to take care of this problem because I had to have someone else fix their mess. I wouldn’t have had to had you not decided to rip off your customers and not fix their car so they can drive it.Business Response
Date: 07/03/2025
On 3/27/25, customer was in for "Power steering binding." We inspected vehicle and found needed a new rack, steering column, and front end work. Customer approved the rack and declined front end work and steering column. Customer returns on 5/20 with request "power steering tight." We inspect the vehicle and again estimate the steering column, customer declines. On 7/2, customer sends me invoices from an auto parts store dated 5/21 for a steering column and a wheel bearing, wanting reimbursed, stating we installed rack wrong causing the issue. NO, we told you it needed a new steering column when we installed the rack. The wheel bearing is normal wear, and again, has nothing to do with us replacing the rack. No refund will be issued simply because customer opted to have a used column installed at a secondary shop for a lower cost. We do not deal in used parts.Customer Answer
Date: 07/03/2025
Complaint: 23542748
I am rejecting this response because: it did not need steering column on the initial appointment. The put the rack in crooked which caused steering column to go per the mechanic I took it to To repair it correctly. They are lying.
Sincerely,
**** *********Initial Complaint
Date:06/30/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
The issue began approximately April 11th, 2025. I took my car to Midas, they were going to change my glow plugs. They determined that one of the glow plugs had disintegrated and for over two weeks tried to get it out. Finally, the stor in Newport Ky, informed me it would be better just to swap the motor. I agreed, and had an estimated cost of $3150. One month later the garage door had a piece of glass fall out and damaged my car. They did agree to replace the trunk lid, but it is not the same trunk lid I had. Now there are scratches all over my car that were not there before, and even gouges. This will take more than a paint job to fix. After another month of waiting for my car to be fixed, and about $1000 more in charges, they finally said it was ready. The store did discount the charges, down to $3700, but refused to give me my car for the $3100 promised. After waiting for it for 2 months, they should have given it to me for free. I've had the car now for about 3 weeks, and the motor is smoking, so it will be returning to the Midas store, because I was told the motor has a 90 day warranty. Yet I have no paperwork on the motor itself, and no clue where it came from or anything.Business Response
Date: 07/01/2025
We have the vehicle and will inspect and determine the issue.Customer Answer
Date: 07/01/2025
Complaint: 23535364
I am rejecting this response because:
The reason you currently have the car is not the original complaint I am requesting review upon. The current issue is being covered by the 90 day warranty I was told I have, since the motor was replaced.I do not have any paperwork on the used motor which I need for potential future issues. I have issue with the amount charged for the replacement of the motor, because it was not what I was originally quoted, nor was it what I told the store manager I could afford.
I was also without a car for 2 whole months. A full 60 days. I had to borrow cars, get rides, spend money on bus fare.
On top of all that, I now have to spend time and money getting my trunk lid replaced, because the one I have does not look like my original trunk lid. I also have to find a body shop near me to repair the damage by the garage door window.
I am seeking compensation for these issues.
Sincerely,
**** ******Business Response
Date: 07/01/2025
Not sure what customer is rejecting. We have the vehicle back and will determine the issue they are having.Initial Complaint
Date:06/23/2025
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I brought my car in for an oil change on 06/20/2025 and was told that it couldn't be completed because the oil pan cap was damaged therefore couldn't be put back in. It was claimed to be a factory defect by the technician. I was required to tow the car to ****** and they told me it was damaged by over torquing the cap and had nothing to do with it being a factory defect. This repair is going to cost me $600+ because of negligence on Midas' part. ****** says they see this a lot from shops like Midas and showed me where the actual damage occurred. I simply would like to be reimbursed for the damage Midas has caused and move on with my business and go elsewhere in the future.Customer Answer
Date: 06/23/2025
The location of the store is as follows:
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Business Response
Date: 07/07/2025
** and customer came to an agreement, a $350 refund is being sent to customer USPS.Initial Complaint
Date:06/18/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 8/2/202 4Midas manager ***** ******* stated my ** hose was fixed. I was told my ** lines had a hole and needed to be repair. To remove and replaced the hose cost $444.49. To repair splice suction line rubber hose it cost $154.49. On 8/9/2024 Midas manager ***** ******* recharged the ** and it cost $189.99. Fast forward it hasnt been a year yet and my ** goes out again. On 6/12/2025 I took my car to Midas and was told I needed a new hose coupler now. Once replaced I took it to be recharged and it still had a hole in it. I took my car back on 6/13/2025 and was told now I need a whole new ** hose the cost would be $485.99 and to recharge my ** $189.99. I called corporate and spoke to ****** ********* not understanding why I am constantly paying all this money for my ** and it has not been a year yet. I was told there was no way they could have known it was the ** hose. On 6/16/2025 I dropped my car off to another shop and was told Midas did a horrible job with fixing my ** hose and kept putting clamps over the holes. I was charged $626 to at this other automotive shop. This whole time Midas was overcharging me and rigging my ** hose so I could spend more money.I will upload pictures below.Business Response
Date: 06/18/2025
August of 2024 an AC line was replaced and a coupler was used to repair the other line that was not available. On 6/12/25, sop gave customer an estimate to replace line that was repaired last year (due to not being available) and now leaking. The estimate reflects a credit in labor since the repair did not hold.Customer Answer
Date: 06/18/2025
Complaint: 23481802
I am rejecting this response because:
I was told and charged for the actual AC hose to be replaced and was told it was replaced not just patched up. A credit does not mean anything after I spent over $1000
Sincerely,
********* *********Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Per the copy of our invoice submitted, and customer even highlighted, they were only charged for a coupler to repair and not the actual hose that we could not get.Initial Complaint
Date:06/13/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Was charged for a catalytic converter replacement that was not done and company refuses to fix the problem.Business Response
Date: 06/16/2025
Vehicle has 2 convertors. on 7/22/24, we replaced the bank 2 convertor. When customer returned 4 months later on 11/14/24, bank 1 convertor now needed to replace. This is nothing we caused, this is normal wear. Nothing more we can do here.Business Response
Date: 06/19/2025
We dealt with customer back in January when this was a Midas complaint and nothing was ever mentioned about having one of the 2 just recently replaced. The Midas complaint was - Paid to have catalytic converter replaced and it
was not replaced. We replaced 1 of the 2 convertors almost a year ago because it was faulty. 5 months later the second one now needs replaced. If customer had one of the 2 previously replaced before initially coming to us in July 2024, then they should have taken it back to that location for possible warranty work. Nothing more we can do here. We replaced the convertor that needed replaced a the time.Initial Complaint
Date:06/10/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Took my car to shop for repair and told the guy who picked up the phone Iit could be the antonator and the shop called me the next day to inform me that my car might need battery replacement i said ok you can changed it and he called me back on the afternoon to inform me that my car fuel pump needs to be replaced i said ok ones again replace it, he called and he called me 3rd time saying that my car needs module Assembly replace Very time he calls the repair price goes up all came to total Repair cost $2078.96 he called me the next day to pickup my car i went to the shop made payment pickup my car key started the car and I start back up some issue pop up battery no charging i call the guy he came up took car inside shop came to me few minutes later said I need antonator replacement with $700 plus what I have paid and I told the guy I'm happy with result now I'm feeling for refund of $2078.96 in total.Business Response
Date: 06/10/2025
Vehicle came in No start. We replaced the starter and vehicle started. Unfortunately, this 9-year-old, *******+ mile vehicle has multiple issues and also needs the alternator replaced. This is nothing we caused, or could have known until we got the vehicle to start. ** has spoke to this customer multiple times. We are not responsible for multiple issues. We repaired the the no start issue the vehicle initially came in for. No refund will be issued for repair requested and performed, and solved issue.Customer Answer
Date: 06/12/2025
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
Abou ******
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