I recently had my 1989 Volvo towed to PitStop Automotive for repairs. The gears would not engage/the car would not move. After the technicians ran their ?diagnostics?, I was told I had a sheared rear axle due to the brakes seizing because of excessive rust and corrosion. The seals were intact and not leaking fluids. The brakes had to be totally rebuilt, as did the differential. I was told it would be close to $3000.00 for repairs which included $1200.00 for a salvaged axle (and 700.00 for an AC compressor). I asked twice to be shown this sheared axle, but my requests were ignored. I had a hard time accepting this diagnosis as I had the car thoroughly checked out the week before by the mechanic who has taken care of it for more than 20 years. I was driving it down from Tulsa, OK. and other than the bad compressor the car was deemed ?road-worthy? . Out of curiosity I got on-line and found 10 to 15 suitable axles ranging in price from $165.00-$300.00. That?s when I decided I really needed a second opinion! When I told Kirk at PitStop I was towing the car to another repair shop he told me that there was no one in town that could beat their price. Well, I did not have a sheared axle and my brakes are not corroded. My emergency brake had failed/seized. $228.00! Beat your price Kirk! I have a few questions for PitStop:
1. Any chance I can get a refund on the $79.95 ?mis- diagnosis? charge?
2. Want to buy a salvaged axle? A deal at $300.00! You could try to resell it for $1200.00!
Stay away?far, far away!
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