- Report: #158683
Complaint Review: Aamco Transmissions
| Aamco Transmissions 770 E.Pittsburgh
Greensburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A. |
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Aamco Transmissions THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MONEY MAKING SCAMS, RIPOFF Greensburg Pennsylvania
*General Comment: to the owner of the company in question
*Consumer Comment: IS LARRY BARISH OF GREENSBURG PA AAMCO A FRAUD, OR SOMETHING ELSE?
*Consumer Suggestion: protect yourself
*Consumer Suggestion: protect yourself
*Consumer Suggestion: protect yourself
*Consumer Suggestion: protect yourself
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: AAMCO Rip Off
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: Typ F
*Consumer Suggestion: It's a common, but sad story
*Consumer Suggestion: Robert is right...Greg is inept.
*Consumer Comment: So Greg admits to being one of those guys who rips off customers, great job there Greg.
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: Sure can
*Consumer Comment: I know why Bob was fired
*Consumer Comment: Pretty vague accusations, Bob.
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: Their all a little dishonest
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Rebuttal to False Statements
*Consumer Comment: Riiiiiiiiiight.
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If you have ever had any kind of work done on any of your vehicles, regardless of what the problem was, you my friend have been taken for your hard earned money. Here are some examples of how you have been ripped off.
1.Diagnostics.Here is how they lure you in. 99.999% of the vehicles that get diagnosed have a simple to fix problem. So you could very well, like in most cases, especially with newer vehicles, have a sensor ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR TRANSMISSION, that would only take 5 minutes to swap out for a new or used one, that would only cost anywhere between $12-$50 be THE ACTUAL PROBLEM, well guess what, they will tell you your transmission needs rebuilt. So instead of only paying the afforementioned price to have your transmission FIXED, you will be paying anywhere from around $500-$2000. Doesn't it just make you sick???
2.Transmission Power Purge. Now this is a joke. It doesn't matter what year vehicle you have or how many miles are on it, they will say you should have it done. Now let me remind you,this costs $99. This is what they are SUPPOSED to do. They hook a machine (in some cases like they are supposed to do, but only 15% of the time hook it up) up to your vehicles transmission cooler line and flush out your used tranny fluid and replace it with new NO NAME bottom of the barrel the cheapest they can buy in bulk DEXRON 3 fluid.
Now some of you are thinking, Ford takes Type F, Chrysler takes another type of fluid, yeah that's right, you get what they give you IF YOUR FLUID IS DIRTY. If your vehicle already has clean fluid in it, guess what?, YOU ARE PAYING FOR NOTHING!!!!! They do not and will not flush out clean fluid. If you have had this done, you got took of your loot.
This needs to be told to everyone. Here is what needs to be done. Somebody should if they haven't done already, and I am making attempts to have this done also. Call your local news channel, or even a bigtime show that is on TV, and set your vehicle up by putting dye in the transmission fluid that is already clean, nice and red. Go and have the "Power Purge" done and have your vehicles fluid checked to see if the dye is still present.I guarantee that it will be. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE PEOPLE !!!!!!
Nauseated yet?? Read on......
3.Transmission rebuilding. They make it look good. Your transmission will have 75% if not more of it's original parts that it went in with when you pick it up. Yeah, that's right, your part of the bill includes the price of a whole rebuild kit, they put in only WHAT WILL MAKE THE TRANSMISSION FUNCTION, alot of times, an inexpensive sensor. In some cases, about 40% of the time, your transmission will fail again before your "warranty" is up. And at that time and that time only, they might actually put all the new parts they should have the first time your vehicle was there. Your transmission will appear to have been "rebuilt" from the outside. You will be lucky if you receive a new torque converter.
4. Parts supplied. You get aftermaket no name parts at more than premium part prices.
I can go on and on but I have a limited amount of space here. The facts above need to be spread out to everyone who has a vehicle. The truth needs to be heard by everyone. Print this out, make copies, send it to people you know or just post a copy or a hundred in you supermarkets, hangouts, car clubs, even your enemies, all will thank you once THE TRUTH HAS BEEN HEARD. TELL EVERYONE
Bob
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
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Search Tips#1 General Comment
to the owner of the company in question
AUTHOR: Bill d - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
POSTED: Wednesday, May 26, 2010#2 Consumer Comment
IS LARRY BARISH OF GREENSBURG PA AAMCO A FRAUD, OR SOMETHING ELSE?
AUTHOR: john - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
POSTED: Wednesday, May 26, 20101. I can see that this person is obviously an ex-employee, and a very unhappy one! But a disgruntled employee would not go into such detail and length, unless there was some truth. Who would ignore being sued for slander? Who would 'burn a bridge' on his work experience, to such intensity, just to expose Larry Barish. I doubt if Larry will talk up Bob during an employment verification call. Bob isn't getting paid, but rather putting himself in harm's way.
2. This website has a purpose to give consumers and employees a right to voice their opinions without fear from retaliation. It is for those of us who have been mistreated by a merchant/employer. When reading Larry Barish's rebuttal, besides several spelling errors, he is trying to get "Bob's" identity (his 'challenge' to his identity, and his 'offer' to satisfy him at his shop)! Instead Larry Barish could have focused on rebutting Bob's claims; example would be defending the power purge, or the transmission parts. When an accused person attacks the whisle blower rather than the statements being made, the trust weakens with him. Larry, I also wasn't sold on you being the community hero, not after your strong language. Bob, you grammar sticks too. You should sit down with the police and let them handle it. The sad news is that there are many such outfits. It isn't just Larry Barrish, it is the whole damn Car Service industry that needs improvement.
#3 Consumer Suggestion
protect yourself
AUTHOR: Chuck - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005#4 Consumer Suggestion
protect yourself
AUTHOR: Chuck - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005#5 Consumer Suggestion
protect yourself
AUTHOR: Chuck - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005#6 Consumer Suggestion
protect yourself
AUTHOR: Chuck - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005#7 UPDATE EX-employee responds
AAMCO Rip Off
AUTHOR: Fred - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, November 23, 2005Most obvious is the fact that he is unaware of the very basic fact that type F fluid is not used in cars today nor has it been for the last 20 years yet he lists this as a support to his alligations.
I think he is a nut.
#8 UPDATE EX-employee responds
Typ F
AUTHOR: Greg - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 11, 2005
POSTED: Friday, November 11, 2005#9 Consumer Suggestion
It's a common, but sad story
AUTHOR: Found God - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
POSTED: Tuesday, November 08, 2005http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff113240.htm
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff115154.htm
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff116573.htm
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff117777.htm
In my experience, ALL nationwide franchise based Transmission Repair Shops are guilty of gouging the customer at one time or another. Of course an owner is going to defend to the upmost his integrity, but his hands is not without blood. Over the years I've been around, owners LOVE IT when they "get lucky" and sell a transmission overhaul, when the only thing it needed was a sensor to correct the shift problem. Of course a transmission is the most neglected part of a vehicle, most people only service it once if at all. A common failure in transmissions is the knee jerk reaction of the customer to have a fluid service or flush done when they experience a shift quality issue. This is the worst thing you can dc especially on high milage vehicles. This can kill a transmission. Usually on high milage vehicles with a shift problem will warrant an overhaul. Putting new seals and clutches and a torque converter will 'refresh' a transmission and give it new life. The prices of this will vary from company to company, just remember, the bigger the phone book ad, the more expensive the repair! Nationwide franchise have to cough up at least 5% of their sales to the national office and may have to pay into an 'ad fund' among other fees and dues. Full page phone book ads can run $2k a month! Services like courtesy shuttles and free loaners add to the overhead.
As far as transmission fluid goes, Dextron/Mercon works in all vehicles, although you need to add friction modifiers for some makes. Lube Guard has additive that allow Dextron/Mercon to be used in virtually every make and model. Type F fluid is used so rarely I never hear it mentioned anymore.
Transmission cooler lines always need to be flushed after a overhaul, and a new torque converter needs to be installed. If neither of these things are done, your newly overhauled transmission will die an early death. Electronics on the transmission need to be replaced as well, I recommend that NEW solenoids are used and not REBUILT. A properly rebuilt transmission is worth its weight in gold when you are able to get new life out of your car, usually for less than 3 or 4 new car payments. It is the integrity of the shop you are dealing with that will dictate whether you get a good repair, or a sloppy patch job. When a shop is going to charge you four digits for your repair and they are too tight to even give you a new filter and pan gasket, it puts all shops in a bad light.
So much for quality.
Peace,
#10 Consumer Suggestion
Robert is right...Greg is inept.
AUTHOR: Nate - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 07, 2005
POSTED: Monday, November 07, 2005It is truly amazing to see yet another person who believes poor quality and no ethics are the way to succeed in the automotive world. Please tell us who you work for so we can all avoid a mistake in the future...
#11 Consumer Comment
So Greg admits to being one of those guys who rips off customers, great job there Greg.
AUTHOR: Robert - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 07, 2005
POSTED: Monday, November 07, 2005So Greg admits to being one of those guys who rips off customers, great job there Greg. I know more than you do. In fact, I have probably forgotten more than you will ever learn. I have never had to rip off a customer to earn a living. You have admitted to doing the opposite.
Between the two of us, I am the one with credibility. Now you say you are building shift kits for trannies. Great...another way for you to destroy someones ride. Let me guess, drill a hole here, throw away the checkballs, and stretch this spring. Uh-huh. Please let us know the brand name you are building under. I hope it's not Gil Younger or Art Carr. Those are the ones I use.
#12 UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sure can
AUTHOR: Greg - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 07, 2005
POSTED: Monday, November 07, 2005#13 Consumer Comment
I know why Bob was fired
AUTHOR: Robert - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 05, 2005
POSTED: Saturday, November 05, 2005#14 Consumer Comment
Pretty vague accusations, Bob.
AUTHOR: Marc - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 04, 2005
POSTED: Friday, November 04, 2005#15 UPDATE EX-employee responds
Their all a little dishonest
AUTHOR: Greg - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 03, 2005
POSTED: Thursday, November 03, 2005#16 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Rebuttal to False Statements
AUTHOR: Lawrence - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, October 04, 2005
POSTED: Tuesday, October 04, 2005I opened the center in November 1977. Since then we have performed repairs on Thousands of vehicles for thousands of customers. We have never ripped off anyone! My reputation and my center's reputation are xcellent. We strive for, and constantly achieve 100% customer satisfaction. I personally stand behind every diagnosis and every service recommendation. We rebuild transmissions to the highest standards in the industry and honor every warranty above and beyound its requirements.
I'm proud to say that I, and my center enjoy a high standing in our community.
Our involvement with community activities is wide ranging. We support high school and recreational sport, theatre and cultural events, as well as being involved with many charitable causes. We take our social and business responsibility very seriously and react aggressively when false claims are made against us.
"Bob" has made allegations and accusations with out the burden of offering proof or verification.
I challenge the truth of every one of his statements. I even challenge his identity.
He sounds a lot like a guy named Jason that I fired last summer and then trew out of the shop last Wednesday. (Sept. 28th the same day these lies were posted)
So if there really is a "Bob" and you have a complaint or issue with my shop...call me or come in...I'll do everything possible to satisfy you.
If any customer who ever delt with my center has a complaint or issue, please call me. I will do whatever it takes to satisfy you!
L. T. Barish
#17 Consumer Comment
Riiiiiiiiiight.
AUTHOR: Robert - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
POSTED: Wednesday, September 28, 2005Since Bob is not very well versed in the subject he is ragging on, I would hope most people will accept the rest of his diatribe with equal doubt.
I get the impression Bob no longer works for AAMCO. I wonder if he had any of these concerns when they paid him every week.
There's so much wrong in it, I'll just leave before I get dizzy.

