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  Midas Auto Service & Tire Experts - an Employee Owned Company

  1101 Monroe St Toledo, OH 43604-5811

  
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  Midas Auto Service & Tire Experts - an Employee Owned Company

  901 Conant St Maumee, OH 43537-2842

  
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  Midas Auto Service & Tire Experts - an Employee Owned Company

  1102 S Main St Bowling Green, OH 43402-4733

  
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  Midas Auto Service & Tire Experts

  142 S Broadway Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866

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  Midas Auto Service & Tire Experts

  3240 Erie Blvd E Syracuse, NY 13214

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/04/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Took my car in 2 weeks ago because of my engine light came on I took it to get it looked at with a diagnostic machine and it was the catalytic converter which Midas installed a year ago, so it was under warranty, took it there and they honored the warranty but stated I needed oxygen censors , which the other shop that diagnosed the problem never stated that I needed them but that gave the okay to replace them , was charged 474.00 , I was not able to pick up my vehicle due to Covid so I had my daughter pick it up , so I was not able to drive for a couple of weeks , so when the was feeling better I got in my vehicle and the engine light came on and when I was driving to Midas my car just shut down and would not start, they said it was nothing they did , but they were the last to work on my car and the only reason I took it there because of the warranty because this has happened before with them, where they worked on my car and denied responsibility for a puncture in my hose and the mechanic that replaced it for me, the way it was punctured it most likely happened when they we’re removing the parts that was replaced

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/04/2023

  The initial converter was installed 7/31/21. On 5/11/22, we had to replace the mass air flow sensor. Customer recently returned on 12/16 and we replaced the convertor under warranty and 2 o2 sensors. If customer is having issues, he will need to return so we can properly diag the issue. If it is the convertor, we will repair under warranty, if their are other issues, we are not responsible for secondary issues just because we worked on it last. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/04/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 took my car to have the Midas check the car. I had a smell during recent subzero weather but told the mechanic that the smell had improved and was no longer present. Since I was there I asked for an oil change, tire rotation, and new front brakes. The mechanic then told me that I had a leak of the car’s oil pan and told me I could have “ a catastrophic failure “ if I didn’t replace it. He agreed to let me see the problem and I saw the small dime size surface rust in one spot and tried to push very hard on it and it did not move. I tried and tried as hard as I could but it did not fail or move. He had the underneath apart so I accepted the repair with the understanding that he was to give me the part so I could examine it. Upon giving me the part he then told me that he pushed his screwdriver through the metal of the part. I couldn’t believe it! He did this because he knew he had lied and the small hole that he made did not make the metal fall apart and he must have pushed very hard in order to make the hole since it now has a depression right where he made the hole. I do have the part.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/05/2023

  WE DID NOT PURPOSELY PUT A HOLE IN THE OLD PAN.
  THE TECH USED A SCREW DRIVE TO SHOW THE CUSTOMER HOW WEAK THE AREA WAS DUE TO
  THE RUST.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/05/2023

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:they have contradicted themselves and admitted they did it! Look at the photo. Great force was used to make the small hole. There was no leak in the pan. It would have shattered if it had been so weak when I pushed on it and not be concave at the site of the hole performed by the technician. It was obviously done in an attempt to destroy the part before giving it to me. That is not legal to do. 
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  **** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/29/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Trying to resolve issue with Midas in Maineville, Oh.Spoke with ***** who is no longer returning calls.
  Took Ford Transit Connect to Midas for brake service on 8/25/22.Ended up having front and back rotators and brake pads, both rear calipers, and all 4 tires replaced.Upon picking up the vehicle took it back immediately something was not right.Midas said it was fine and that was just the way the brakes were.
  2 other times we informed them the brakes were not right and there was a burning smell.Both times we were told there was nothing wrong and the burning smell was due to a coating that needed to burn off.This went on for weeks with no resolution.The vehicle sat in the driveway because of our concern with driving it.
  Ended up driving it to work (since it is a work vehicle).That day determined there was something seriously wrong and now had a squealing and thumping sound.
  Contacted Ford Dealership and on 10/12/22 they found the rear brakes pads were installed wrong, flex lines were twisted (I have a video).Had new pads, rotators, lines, bled the brake system, and reprogramed the electronics of the system.
  Looking for Midas to refund my expense ($1290.21).
  Conversations with ***** has only resulted in willingness to pay for the pads and rotators ($429.97 and a $200 gift card).He stated pads, rotators have a warranty and Midas would have fixed it and not paying anything more.Midas had multiple chances to fix the problem and did no such action to fix it. ***** also said Midas would not pay for a more expensive location to complete the work since Midas would have fixed. ***** did agree to consider cost of the hoses but only at Midas cost.There has been no conversation since then. I want to reiterate that Midas had multiple chances to resolve and did not so Midas is at fault and liable for the cost endured.
  Expense breakdown: Diagnostic $165; Brakes $105.4; Rotors $230.62; Hoses $64.08; Repair $165; System reset $97; Labor $363; Misc. $15.73; Tax $84.41; Total $1290.24

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/03/2023

  I have spoken with
  her numerous times for the past few months, she left a complaint with us. I
  initially told her we would refund the $429 and she said that
  was fine and then she called me a week later and said she wanted 2,000 dollars
  back and I told her we weren’t giving her that much back. I didn’t hear
  anything from that for previous 2 months. It's a warranty, not a money back guarantee, customer chose to have the brakes replaced by a secondary location. Nothing more we can do here. Customer can contact the DM directly at ************ so we can refund the $429. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/04/2023

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because: This is not a warranty issue it is a matter of Midas
  neglected to install the brakes correctly which in part resulted in further
  repairs. We informed Midas multiple times after work was done that there was a
  problem and they did nothing to find their error resulting in us going
  elsewhere. I am looking for the cost I endured ($1290.24) by having to take the
  vehicle elsewhere. When ***** discussed the $429 he also offered a $200 gift card to which I said Okay and would let him know. I called him back and questioned them also covering the cost for the additional work. ***** agreed to part then said he would have to look into the cost of the additional and that is when the communication stopped. I will not accept $429 when their neglect resulted in more damage.

  They are more than welcome to call me ************ but I do not want the run around of them needing to look into cost. They have the receipt from Ford and can see what I had to have done. I have also included the breakdown here. Expense breakdown:
  Diagnostic $165.00; Brakes $105.40; Rotors $230.62; Hoses $64.08; Repair $165.00;
  System reset $97.00; Labor $363.00; Misc. $15.73; Total $1205.83; Tax $84.41; Total $1290.24

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  **** ***********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/21/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Took my car in for service car had no heat, and wouldn’t hold antifreeze. Plus a sensor code came up. Appointment was on November 26, my son took car in talked to ***** wanted intake sensor and hose es checked for leaks got a quote for $ 432 done by Saturday. Midas called Friday said thermostat needed changed plus housing was cracked that’s why it wouldn’t hold antifreeze but than the quote went to$543. My son changed thermostat we’d before thanksgiving that’s how we knew the hose’s leaked. Midas called Saturday to pick up car that we’re still working on it, the person said we were rushing the mechanic and they was still bleeding and pressure testing system. Left at closing. Return Monday because I still didn’t have heat, Midas had car running 2 hours to bleed and burp system , went back with mechanic he said car was blowing hot air when I checked it was cold. ***** was stumped on the heater said to bring it back in on Friday they would flush system at $120 if that didn’t work than change switches at another $163. Made appointment for Friday but didn’t go took to another mechanic on that Friday he said water pump was bad and that the thermostat was damaged broken flange that Midas busted paid $350, what was surprising is that when we picked up car on Saturday ***** mentioned the water pump was repaired than corrected himself. I’ve contacted Midas headquarters made a complaint district manager said he wasn’t going to do anything about the issue I asked for my money back

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/21/2022

  The car was brought into the shop to repair a
  coolant leak.  The shop estimated the
  water pump.  Customer approved repair and
  leaky water pump was replaced. Water pump had a warranty, customer chose to take vehicle to a different repair facility and had water pump replaced. Nothing more we can do here, warranty is now voided.  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/14/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Feb 22 Did rear brakes .. over $500
  May 6 22 return bad squeaking
  Did front breaks and needed to redo back brakes still not right.over $500
  Returned May 9 22 as breaks still very bad squeaking. I said something is not right. Do you need to replace caliper? I asked they said no.
  They took off tire tried to tell me they didn’t mess up. Then said oh we did mess up here is a free oil change. I said it’s still not right. They said it’s right
  Nov 22 went somewhere else squeaking bad
  They said rear caliper had seized causing burn out rooters and pads and caliper. Also said Front was nicked and leaking from the axle both caused by wrongful wear.
  Cost over $1300 to fix. The rear tire wasn’t even moving it was very dangerous they said. I reached out to corporate at Midas and they contacted the shop. The shop said they will not give the $1321.80 refund. I was told corporate has no say in the franchise that they are private. The shop said they won’t admit to wrong doing or give. Refund.
  I was placed in a very dangerous safety situation as well from their errors.
  I would like a refund of $1321.80 the cost of what I had to have my vehicle fixed. Had they done it correctly I would not have had to spend this. Very poor service. I want to warn others about this fraudulent business and how they will damage your vehicle not repair it correctly and put your safety and life in jeopardy! If I do not get a refund here I will take them to court!

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/15/2022

  Last record we have is from 5/9. At that time we replaced the rear brakes under warranty. I see no other record of customer. If customer is having issues again, they need to
  return for us to inspect. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/15/2022

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Midas corporate was called in on this and already reached out to you and your response to them was that no refund will be issued. You have all the documentation. After you doing brakes incorrectly in Feb and then again in May it was time to consult a third party. Which I did and they inspected your work that failed on many levels. If your work was done right I would not have had to spend $1320.80 to have the work corrected. You have all the documentation here uploaded as well. You have already been shown this by Midas Corporate as well so you are fully aware. I am requesting a refund for the unnecessary $1320.80 from Midas I needed to pay the third party to fix the unacceptable work done twice by Midas where I paid already over $1,000. To begin with. Not to mention the unsafe conditions I was put in by your incompetence. This could be going to court for those additional unsafe conditions I and my family was put in where I could be going after more. So I truly think a refund of $1320.80 is more than reasonable!

   

  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/15/2022

  Looking at the documentation provided, last time we saw the vehicle was on 5/9. At that time we replaced the rear brakes under warranty. 6 months and over 7,000 miles later, customer went to Monro on 11/17, at that time they found the rear calipers seized causing wrongful wear. 6 months ago when we replaced the pads and rotors, the calipers were working properly or we would have estimated to replace. Nothing more we can do here since customer chose to go to Monro and not return to Midas. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/15/2022

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Brake pads should last between 10,000 and 20,000 miles. Rooters should last between 50,000 to 70,000 miles! 
  Looking at the mileage records: 
  From February 2022 to May 2022

  a total of 2,405 miles lapsed. So they needed to be replaced. That is not good or right!

  Looking at the time frame May to Nov when these newer pads and rooters that had just needed to be replaced again failed when they should again have worked it is well know:

  Brake pads should last between 10,000 to 20,000 miles and rooters 50,000 to 70,000 miles!

  so the 7,000 miles that was used from May to November should have been fine. 
  Yet again they failed. 
  In May customer asked for calipers to be replaced and was told oh no they don’t need to be done.
  Let it also be noted that when I returned the second time in May because it still was not right you took off the tire and said I did make a mistake and tried to give me a free change which I never returned for.  You said oh there I fixed it. The work as not done correctly! 
  Let us also not forget about the front Axle which was wrongfully cut and burnt causing grease to leak which would also make the front brakes fail.
  There are obviously technician errors and wrongful work was done on my vehicle.

  I should not have had to replace the brakes or rooters in May after having gone only 2405 miles. No should I have had to replace them after going 7000 miles. My caliber should have been replaced much earlier and the work should have been done correctly not causing a Nov caliper seizing rooter and pads to fail. As well as the front done wrong!

  You have put my in an unsafe situation and the work was done incorrectly!

  A refund of $1320.80 is still seeking for wrongful work and unsafe conditions that caused me to pay this yet again.

  I would never return to Midas for work on any vehicle as you could have killed me and my family by your incompetent work and put us in extremely dangerous and hazardous conditions! 

   

  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/12/2022

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Me and my wife went in to have a diagnostic service done for the computer in my car. Everything was good I thought I spoke to *** and he explained everything to me. I then said we need schedule a time to have the part fixed and to do a oil change. He said ok gave price for parts and service and then said the oil change does not have to be the full synthetic it can be conventional which is the 34.99 I said are you sure. He knew my car and oil it could take. My wife went in today and went to do the oil change and was told the price being 65.99 plus tax. She said she had to call me and *** who saw us before said she did not have to. My wife said it's a higher cost he said don't bother me I work for ********* he can afford it. It's the principal about it though. You don't quite a price and change it later. Im not sure if he did this because my is a woman or because I am a veteran. When I called he played like he did not know us. Luckily I recorded the conversation in my phone as well as having phone recording of today's conversation where I reminded him him who I was and he said oh I remember but I have to charge the full synthetic price. I said you told us the wrong price you should discount that. He said no. I can't believe Midas treats women and veterans like this during the Christmas season. I call ***** ****** and my CO and they said write the bbb first.
  
  ******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/13/2022

  Customers vehicle calls for DEXOS2 oil. This is a full synthetic oil. We will only put the oil that is required by the manufacturer in the vehicle due to liability. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/14/2022

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  I said wanted a discount your employee lied about the price and I want a resolution.  I know it requires fully synthetic oil. That's not what I wanted. Your employee was rude and has bad business ethics lying to a veteran and his wife is wrong. Discount is what I want. I told my reserve station how midas lied to military. And all you come back with is telling me the oil.

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ****** *****

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/14/2022

  Nothing more we can do here. A full synthetic oil change is $74.99. Customer states in his rejection - "Discount is what I want" - Manager noted in the system  - "Customer told me to go to hell when I informed him his 2016 Chevy Trax takes full synthetic. I quoted customer $59 and he still told me to go to hell." Nobody is taking advantage of veterans and women, if customer wants to have a standard oil change performed on the vehicle, he will need to take it somewhere else, we are not willing to accept the liability and will not do it. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/15/2022

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  I have the recording of when this employee told me a different price. Also when my wife continued to to talk to the employee and was quoted the same price. I recorded the conversations with companies soni don't have to go through this. A situation happened like this 10 years ago. Now I record. I have all phone recordinngs also I will talk to the CEO and my CO from the service. And finish with ***** ******. And yes **** ***** did the same thing to me but I gave the recording to the owner and it was solved. So I will do the same thing. This is not a professional company terrible staff and terrible management.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ****** *****