Firestone Complete Auto Care
Reviews and Complaints

I recently contacted your new store in Payson, Az where I have been doing business for several years. I purchased a set of Michelin tires for my F250 Super Duty Diesel pick up and with those tires, purchased a road hazard warranty. I returned to that store with a damaged tire and the Manager looked at it and said it was not repairable. He said the only option was to replace it. I explained that I had gotten the tires at his facility and had a road hazard warranty on them. He stated the business had been purchased last year by Firestone and Firestone would not honor the road hazard on those tires. In fact he stated Firestone was in direct competition with Michelin and honoring the warranty was not possible. I asked what were my options? He said since the damage to the tire didn't involve materials or workmanship, my only option was to purchase another tire. What's interesting is this facility still does tire work, with the same employees, in the same place, for the same people. The only difference is a name change which I didn't notice when I drove up. The person I dealt with is the same person I bought the tires from originally. What recourse do I have. I still have 4 more tires with worthless certificates. And those tires were recommended by the manager and didn't come cheap. Help, Please.

I got my water pump changed on July 9, 2018 at the Century 111 store on 520 Clairton Blvd./ Pittsburgh, Pa [protected]. Store # 029467. Service Advisor 01 Josh. [protected]. Invoice # 163997.

I had my car towed to Firestone Monday morning, July 9th, because the water pump broke. I called Firestone to let them know it was getting towed to their store. I was going to go to the store with the Tow Truck Driver but when I was on the phone with JOSH, he told me there was NO NEED for me to go.
I only have the 1 car so I thought he told me this because someone would be able to pick me up after my car was finished, so I did not go. When he called to tell me my car was done, I told him I only had the 1 car and needed someone to pick me up to get my car. He was VERY RUDE and just kept repeating that they did not do that there. I told him I would have accompanied my car with the tow truck driver BUT HE TOLD me that I DIDN'T NEED TO. I have a child and my mother is older in her 80's and I had NO WAY to get my car. Josh did not care. He just kept repeating, I'm sorry, mam. Josh was the one who told me I did NOT need to come down with my car, so Josh should have offered me a courtesy ride. He would NOT and did not. After I kept repeating my situation and that I had NO ONE to give me a ride to get my car, he finally said he would have someone pick me up Wednesday. Well, It was Monday, in the 90's, and my MOM and child needed to have a car at the house. Josh was VERY UNCARING, unsympathetic, and pretty rude. He told me there was only 2 people working at their store - - 1 Tech and the person at the front desk. He told me it was the same for Tuesday also, only 2 people working! I couldn't believe such a big Firestone store would only have 2 people working!
Anyway, I had to hitch hike to pick up my car. When I got there I was shocked to see 4 or more Mechanics in the garage and when I walked in 1 Mechanic was watching TV in the Lobby! 2 More people were at the counter - Josh, himself, and someone else on the phone. I said to Josh, well, it looks like you have more than 2 people working. And he said, those are all mechanics. I couldn't have any of them pick you up to get your car! Jeese ... Thanks JOSH !~ No Customer Service Here!
This was my first experience with Firestone. I was really disappointed in the Customer Service.
I would consider trying your company again if I was given some kind of a partial refund as a courtesy. I spent $544.93 on the Water Pump and Thermostat. I am satisfied with the work done, but the uncaring nature on the staff was very disappointing and a great turn off.

I had a tire repaired at 5pm and by 730pm the tire was flat.The sensors were not rest either.I had to get my car towed to the dealer because you were closed.They repaired the tire and rest the sensors.I have called the firestone in evansville to talk(talked to Justin ) to the manager and was told he would return my call.By the end of the day he still had not so I called him and was told he was on vacation and would call me in the morning.AI still have not gotten a call.

I took my Van to Firestone in Independence Mo to have a Radiator Checked for a possible leak and then it was Replaced as I drove off the Engine was running rough so I took it back and they did a check on it I was told that if repair was needed I would get credit for the Diagnostic Check They did not to anything about the Engine they told me it was an exhaust block so I took it to a muffler shop and had a new catalytic converter put on and took it back for the engine misfire and was told I would not get credit for the first Diagnostic check but they would not charge me for the second one I argued this for some time and did not get any results so they checked it and said it needed spark plugs and then it needed coil packs and then they could not get a spark plug out and then they got it out and said they could not put one back in I had to get a tow to another shop to have this done and then I took it back after firestone changed 7 plugs and 5 coil packs and it was still running rough and they said they would change the other two coil packs at no charge and then they came back and said the spark plug I had to have done at another shop was ok but the cylinder was bad and the # 6 coil pack was bad but they did not change the coil pack as promised it only took then 5 minuted to check this which when I watched they could not have done this in the little time it took they charged me over 800 dollars of what I should have paid and still did not get my Van running good as I wanted when I took it in... not to mention the 450.00 for the exhaust 125.00 dollars for the tow the 250 dollars for the other shop that I took it too and about 2000.00 dollars at firestone ... they told me to have the engine replaced or rebuilt and save the new parts...
I want the charge for the original cost to replace the spark plugs and coil packs minus the parts credited back to my account and the Credit for the first diagnostic check refunded .. I am only satisfied with the radiator replacement which is working ...the rest was a wast of my time and money which in my opinion and the other shop and the tow truck driver and my family and over 300 friends and my attorney and my tax attorney which all of them said never take it to firestone unless you need tires and they should of said the engine needed to be rebuilt in the first place instead of nickel and dimming me to max out my firestone credit card you see my point and if I can't get any help from Firestone about this then I will have to get the help I need legally ... Sincerely David Grenovich

I brought my company van (fleet vehicle) in for 10, 000 service...first oil change.
Dropped it off at 7:30 am, service manager said "your looking at 2 hours", so I left it rather than wait. Service Mgr said he will call when it's done. I have had trouble with this shop before...with my previous company car it took them 9 hours to replace a tire, they claimed it was because they were waiting for the fleet leasing company to approve the tire damage. At that time (over a year ago) I complained to the service manager for not letting me know the status as the day progressed and vowed I would never go back there. But it's the only shop close to where I live that is approved for fleet service on my vehicles. So this time, I figured I would give them another chance for the oil change...how long could it take right? Well after 6 hours I called to find out what was going on. The guy told me it was done and that the service manager had called and left a message. I had my phone on me all day, there was no message left. When I went to pick the van up (2:30 pm) there were no customers around and only one of the 6 or 7 bays had a car in there. I asked how long it had been finished. Service manager said "a few minutes". Drop-off time 7:36, pick up time 2:28. For an oil change. Manager is unfriendly, arrogant and not inclined for customer satisfaction at all. Same guy as last time. His attitude has not improved at all. Previous service manager was excellent, I had taken my van there for service from 2012 to 2017 and was always happy with their service. Since the new service manager started, I am now 2 for 2 dissatisfied.

On May 19th I brought my 2008 Ford Ranger in for a oil change, Tire rotation and State Inspection. The location was the Firestone Store# [protected] Green Oaks Blvd.
A week before I had ran over a tube of caulk in my garage and it got all over the tire.
I cleaned it off but it was all in the treads of the tire and I fiqured it would wear off eventually. Anyway I got home and was going to check the air in the tires and I noticed that the left front tire had caulk in the treads so I knew that the tires had not been rotated. The right front tire had not been taken off either because it had caulk on the back side of the tire.

Richard Carter
10000 Pack Saddle Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76108
682.401.5634

May 30, 2018 store#002844 I go to have 4 tires replaced, just 4 tires and they put you on the spot and make it sound like you need it when you really don't. I want a refund of my 179.99 for an Alignment service that I probably will never use. They have the same notes on this form that I do. That should not be able to put you on the spot for these extra charges. I thought NY had a law against this kind of thing.

They charged me for an 2 idler pulleys before that I later found out were never replaced. I spent $70 on an oil change yesterday to find our it was not changed. Not only was the oil not clean, the oil filter was still dirty and old which wasn't touched either. So i know it wasnt changed. They didnt do my tire rotation, and when I called they said it didn't look like it needed done. It did, but more importantly I paid for it to be done. So i had to go back, wait another 2 hours there to have them rotated. I know these guys pretty good now from the past few years and I'm starting to pick up on their sneaky and well trained bs talk they give you everytime. I took my truck to another mechanic who can tell you about the pulleys and also the oil not being changed. This is a few recent complanets on this store, i have others that date back also. Do you really train these guys at the front to rob cheat and steal peoples money? Because they talk a good game (sneaky) but I've put up with it long enough. I had the oil done yesterday below is pics of dirty oil and filter that was never touched and the belt and pulley that another mechanic replaced and told me to take to firestone. I'm sure they will have something to say when I now tell them about the oil not changed ether. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to talk to them again. You tell me what to do.

I took my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant there because it was overheating. after I paid $1099 for a heater core, I got the car home and it overheated again and now wont crank. I called them and they want me to pay to get it towed back there so they can check it out. they said that somebody put sealant in the engine, so its my fault. Wish I knew before I paid!

On Tuesday, 2/20/2018 I had a 9:00 appointment to get a standard oil change. As always, I look for coupons prior to me bringing my car in. I found a coupon for $15 off a standard oil change and brought that with me.
When the oil change was complete, he came out and told me that I needed a serpentine belt (eventually), tires (eventually) and my battery needs replacing. He then charged me $25. for the oil change, I handed over my coupon and he said: "no, that is already included" my response was, "for a standard oil change"?
So apparently the standard oil change prices are now basically $40.00.
I paid the $25.00. I drove to another place, purchased a battery and had it installed there.
He never even suggested that they do it, probably because he wouldn't have known how much to charge for a battery
I would have gladly purchased my battery there, and had it installed as long as my car was there.
Never again will I spend any money at Firestone

Date of incident-11/14/2017

My husband took my car into Firestone in Pearl, MS to have the air conditioner repaired. When he arrived the service manager advised him they could not honor a quote he had received prior to getting the job done, which was understandable. He was advised they would check the car (free) and advised what was wrong and how much it would be to repair the air conditioner. Well, upon checking and letting him know the problem, they advised it would be $1100. Well, we decided since the car is so old, we would not put that much money into it, instead of the service being free as told, they charged us $168. Which was not what was told up front. I am not satisfied with this type of service, what if I didn't have that much money on me? You told me it would be checked out for "free" don't come back and give me a price for the service. I have always been a little "leary" of Firestone, have always tried to honor you all; well, after today I am done with having Firestone to even check air pressure in my tires. If he was going to charge me, it should have been explained upfront. People are just trying to make it and this is the type of service you all give to customers. I will not be recommending anyone to Firestone. My father in law asked for someone to fix their car, well; it wont' be you.

Thanks so much for nothing!

Went to firestone because my engine light was on charged me 392 dollars to change plugs they called said my truck was ready got there engine light was still on they came out to the truck turned it off got down the road truck was running worst than before took it back they told they need to do diagnostic on it 49 dollars then tell me one on the spark plug wires was bad and it was going to cost me 219 dollars to fix the problems I would not ever take any cars or trucks or recommend them to my worst enemy I am considering filling a lawsuit Montgomery store Atlanta hwy

Sub-mitting on behalf of my 70 yr. old brother. Although he has not requested this matter be pursued I feel the need to represent him as his funds are quite limited. He is gullible and is totally unfamiliar with auto repair. Customer Invoice 17892. He was about to go on a long trip, so on 8/11/17 he took his car (11 yr. old w/ 162K miles) in for an oil change and tire rotation. (He had purchased his tires from there 8 mos. back.) After car being at the shop from 7:AM to 8PM and them performing several allegedly needed repairs they sent him home with $1, 831.17 in charges and a car that ran badly. His dashboards lights and gauges were inoperative, and his tires had not been rotated. He took the car back to have these issues corrected. He found they had also miss-installed the timing belt which they had alleged he'd needed and which they had installed the day before. On the customer invoice under COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION it is stated "Your battery is in good condition. At your next oil change we'll check it again for free." Later, they then proceeded to install a new battery for $157.99 in charges. Why was a new battery installed when they'd plainly stated at the initial inspection that his battery was in good condition? They charged over $236 for replacement of 6 spark plugs. That seems excessive. I can't decipher all the items on his bill, but included under the $1, 047.91 charge for TIMING BELTS, are $444 for "virtual"(?) water pump kit plus a $495 for remove and replace water pump. I feel at least half of his total charges should be returned to him. I'm not sure whether or not this is the proper format for instigating resolution of this issue, but I cannot find a place on the company's website for addressing same.

I feel like a subhuman after I left Firestone Automotive today (6102 Slide Road, Lubbock, TX). I called ahead and they put me in line and I waited fir 2 1/2 hours to get service ( tire balancing). They put several people ahead of me. Was it my race (white/Hispanic/Indian) - I also was wearing older clothes and a cowboy hat -- I guess I wasn't good enough to be treated with respect and at least told that I would not get service ! Does Firestone treat everyone badly or just me? Why were the other customers better than me ? Are they ?

I went in to have my a.C fixed because it wasn't blowing cold air. I was told it needed a recharge. fyi I was there at 11:00am and it wasn't done until around 3:30pm. when I get there to pick up my car I get told that its not fixed because for some reason the wiring is all screwed up. and I tell them well I have never had a problem when I take it to my normal mechanic. anyways they charged me the full amount even though its not working and then tell me I need to take my car back and pay another 89$ just so the master tech can look at it again and then pay even more so he can fix it. I by no means thank that this is good business at all I will not ever go back ever again. thanks a lot Crowley Tx Firestone! thanks for nothing

needed new pads and rotors 2 rotors $140bucks! brake pads $64 bucks not to mention the labor! I checked auto parts store in my area pads were about 20-22 bucks and rotors 25-26 bucks, they buy parts then double the price on its costs! this is regards to the center in 248 Nazareth! How many others were victimized? someone should investigate this store 248 Nazareth hwy. Easton PA! BEWARE!

I had brakes and rotors replaced all around my nissan xterra and a battery replaced for a total cost of $786.55. However, now my vdc light, slip light, and emergency brake don't work. I took it back to store 015563 (Firestone complete auto care, 4508 lemay ferry rd. , saint louis, mo [protected]) , but I was told they couldn't do anything. I was told they don't have the equipment to reset the codes, I would have to take it to the dealership for code resetting at my own expense, and they don't have the equipment to re-set the codes. I will not stop with my disappointment. I'm contacting news stations and everyone I can't think of to prevent anyone else from the horrible service I experienced. I believe in sharing experiences so that others will be aware of potential rip offs.

had our van that was 10 years old fitted with brakes by Firestone. Husband thought it was ok, but I thought they did not stop safely. They were soft and mushy at pressing on the brake.

Trip to the Carolina's and coming home husband came upon a stop on the highway and put on brakes, would not stop, was mush and they pumped. All the way until we ran into the truck ahead of us. It was not at the last moment stop either. If the Van had not been taken to South Carolina, I would have had it looked at if it happened at home. Shame on Firestone for being a bad brake person.

As I often did in past years, I went there for an oil change and asked them to rotate my tires. Oil change and tire rotation was entered on the bill. They refused to rotate my tires but instead did the spiel about you need new tires, like RIGHT NOW! The gauge showed a good 10 to 15, 000 miles left on those tires. I said "not today - just rotate them." They refused to rotate those tires. So I paid up and left, only to see they charged me $20 for a tire rotation they refused to do. I sent them a copy of the bill because on Yelp, they said they wanted to make sure I was a satisfied customer. No $20 refund showed up in 1 1/2 billing cycles after they got that email. Shysters. Stay away. Lots of other places around there to get your oil changed.

July 6/ 2015 I went into my local Firestone dealer for a price on a full set of new tires. The price was a little more than Wal Mart, but I told myself that Firestone was probably a better company to deal with, sense ties are their specialty. So I decided to purchase the tires. The salesman fed me his pitch on opening a Firestone Credit Account and of course pushed the Road Hazard. So I took the Road Hazard, $90 more Dollars.
After that, one of my other vehicles needed tires, so I went to Firestone and purchased another complete set of tires. Again I got the Road Hazard, another $90.
I charged all eight tires and both Road Hazards to my Firestone card and Paid it out last month.
Today I picked up a nail in the sidewall and took it to My local store for Road Hazard coverage on it. The tires have roughly 5-6, 000 miles on them and when they prorated it they wanted to charge me $46 to replace it. I only paid $65 for the tire.
Long story short,
Those are the last tires I will ever purchase from Firestone. I need two other full sets for two another vehicles, but will pay more fore them just to stay away from Firestones lack of quality service.
The Road Hazard insurance is a scam and worthless. They will replace the tire, if you pay close to the full price of another tire.
What I want is a new tire at a reasonable price. I knew it would not be free, but this is ridiculous.
If Firestone is going to do that kind of business, they need to lower the price of the Road Hazard to make it more realistic. This kind of practice does nothing but leave the impression that Firestone screwed me.
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