I'm trying to remember how many transmissions we have had rebuilt at this place. I'm thinking three but two for sure. We just had our Ford Explorer Tranny done less than a month ago. I'm thinking we had our Chrysler Town & Country done, too.
The first two times we dealt with Phil, whom we LOVE. He's funny and personable. This past time we dealt with Brian. Both are very professional. They do what they say they are going to do for the price they quote and they do the work WHEN they say they'll do it.
We never had trouble with our cars done at Cottman. I think the prices are fair. I don't know what those other two people are talking about. A regular mechanic can not beat those prices. We've had quotes from a local tranny guy vs. Cottman and Cottman was less. One person said to go to our regular mechanic but folks, a regular mechanic is not overhauling transmissions on a daily basis. Wouldn't you rather have an expert work on your tranny then a person that only does them once in a while?
Also, there's this: One day I was driving my Chrysler not far from Cottman's when my engine light started to blink. I freaked out! I drove right to Cottman's (Because I trust those guys). Phil plugged my car in to read the computer. Phil told me that the engine light was nothing to worry about and I could safely drive home. He did that for free, right away, taking time out of his busy day to help me out. Cottman does regular car work so if they were out to milk money out of me don't you think they would have figured out some bad spin on my check engine light?
Pros: Work done professionally, on time, for good price
Cons: Hell, the only drawback I can think of is no free coffee!
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