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    Business ProfileforBudget Auto Repair and Transmission

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    Additional business information

    Additional Info:

    Mr. Ramez Makhlouf, Member of Budget Auto Repair and Transmission, also owns Econo Lube N Tune Meineke.  You may view the BBB report for Econo Lube N Tune Meineke at the following link: http://blue.bbb.org/core/Firm_Manage.aspx?firm=89070982

    Mr. Ramez Makhlouf, Member of Budget Auto Repair and Transmission, also owns Temcula Tire And Auto Repair.  You may view the BBB report for Temecula Tire And Auto Repair at the following link: http://blue.bbb.org/core/Firm_Manage.aspx?firm=850027007

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3/5stars

    Average of 4 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    6 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Products & Services

    Engines, Transmissions, Brakes, Struts & Shocks, Tires, Alternators, Starters, Spark Plugs, Filters, Mufflers, Catalytic Converters, Motor Oils

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    23930 Sunnymead Blvd Ste A1, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3067
    Years in Business:
    33
    Business Started:
    1/1/1991
    Date of New Ownership:
    1/1/2016
    Business Incorporated:
    6/17/2016
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 285738 for this business, issued by Bureau of Automotive Repair. The expiration date of this license is 1/31/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    Bureau of Automotive Repair

    10949 N Mather Blvd

    Rancho Cordova CA 95670

    (800) 952-5210

    http://www.autorepair.ca.gov

    BBB records show a license number of 285738 for this business, issued by Bureau of Automotive Repair. The expiration date of this license is 1/31/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    Bureau of Automotive Repair

    10949 N Mather Blvd

    Rancho Cordova CA 95670

    (800) 952-5210

    http://www.autorepair.ca.gov

    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Budget Automotive, LLC
    Related Businesses
    Business Management
    • Mr. Ramez Makhlouf, Managing Member
    • Ms. Mona Makhlouf, Managing Member
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Ramez Makhlouf, Managing Member

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Ramez Makhlouf, Managing Member
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (951) 243-1204
      Primary Fax

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    6 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    10/21/2022

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    I took my car to Budget Auto Repair & Transmission to get my check engine light looked at. I was told my engine and a hose was bad and they could fix it for $6300 and take 1 /2 weeks to fix it. I asked if that would take care of all my issues and ***** assured me they would fix everything. 20 days go by and no communication. ***** no longer works there and **** will be taking over. And later *****. I found out the engine they got in was bad so they had to wait to get a new one. I go to pick up my car when they say it’s done and I was told everything was good to go. With in 5 minutes I hear a horrible whistle sound and take it back. **** gets in the car with me and we drive so he can hear it. He says it’s the turbo. It’s louder than it should be but it’s fine. I say I have never heard that sound before but he assures me everything is fine. He does not look under the hood or check the car. Within 1 hour my car struggles to accelerate and almost stops while driving, the check engine light comes on. I go back and they say it’s a clam that needs tightening and clear 3 codes. I ask why they are not working on the other codes, what are those codes. They are fuel trim codes, the same ones from my original diagnostic. He says they are fake codes and the fixing the clamp resolved the issue. Same night check engine light comes on agin. They say now it the turbo and yea it the same code from day one and yesterday, they want another $1000 to fix this but say that’s it there are no other codes. The next day the check engine light comes back on, now it a hose. Then the same night check engine light comes on again and now it’s the catalytic converter and they want another $1300 to fix it and they will give me a deal because I have had so many issues with them. I refuse to work with them. I have paid $7300 to fix my check engine light issues and it took 26 days no 5 returns to the store after they said it was fixed to still have issues, the same issues that were there on day one.
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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Tisha J

    5 stars

    01/13/2023

    They figured out the problem in my car when other shops couldn't. They got it fixed in the time promised and kept me informed the whole time. Thank you Budget Auto. You have gained my loyalty. I will be back when I need work on my little Honda.

    Budget Auto Repair and Transmission Response

    01/16/2023

    Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to serve you.

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