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    Business ProfileforAllen's Gulf

    Auto Repair

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.67/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    82 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-1360
    BBB File Opened:
    9/14/2000
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    10/15/1998
    Business Started Locally:
    10/15/1998
    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 REGISTERED for this business, issued by Division of Motor Vehicles, NC

    These agencies may include:

    Division of Motor Vehicles, NC

    1100 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh NC 27697

    (919) 715-7000

    https://www.dmv.dot.state.nc.us

    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Number of Employees:
    8
    Alternate Business Name
    • Allen's BP Service Center
    • Allen's BP and Auto
    • Allen's Gulf and Uhaul
    Business Management
    • Mr. Allen Watts, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Allen Watts, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Allen Watts, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (828) 645-2068
      Primary Fax

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: How to prepare your car for winter

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    11/09/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    On 8/3/2023 I reserved a 4 x 8 trailer from UHaul to be picked up in ********* **. I drove to ** on 8/4 and picked up trailer then furniture. Emptied trailer and returned it to Allens Gulf between 930 and 11 AM on Saturday, 8/5. I had paid for a 24 hour rental. Allen's Gulf was overrun with people; had a line out the door. Older man in the yard told me to back the trailer into a spot between 2 trucks, which I did. I never went in the office. Monday 11/6/23 6:56 PM, I receiveemail "Not Returned UHaul Equipment" from ******************* 92 DAYS AFTER THE RENTAL "We've tried to reach you but were unsuccessful". They have my email, current mailing address and phone number. I have NOT been contacted by UHaul AT ALL between 8/5 and 11/6. Routinely I delete pics and texts on my phone and those related to trailer are gone. Figured that transaction was complete!As soon as I read the 11/6 "missing" email, I chatted with agent who advised I go to Allens Gulf AND she couldn't assure I wouldn't be charged!Next AM 11/7, I went to Allens Gulf. ***** looked up my record; said the trailer shows it's still in TN; says they never released the contract so Allens Gulf couldn't close it. I asked about video.***** said they don't go back that far. He said to call UHaul and have them locate the trailer. Called UHaul same day (11/7). 25 minutes into the call, ****** (UHaul rep) says the trailer is in a recovery lot in **, puts me on hold again. Comes back and says no, it's not in ********* and they can't find it and they'd look at video at Allens Gulf. Relayed that ***** said their video doesn't go back 90 days; ****** advised he couldn't assure I wouldn't be charged and that he had to file a dispute with the Area Field Manager *********************** *************). I RETURNED THE TRAILER AS AGREED. They did NOT contact me before 11/6. THIS CASE NEEDS TO BE CLOSED ON MY END. THIS IS A UHAUL PROBLEM. I DID NOT STEAL THEIR TRAILER! I RETURNED IT. THEIR CHAOS SHOULDN'T BE VISITED ON ME!

    Customer Reviews

    3 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Maria c R

    1 star

    04/09/2024

    Horrible experience changed rotors never asked to change just brakes charged us ****** they make me signed the receipt for them to give me my car back

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