Independent Auto Repair Chico California Mike Tevis Disassembled my vehicle without permission or cause Chico California

When my clutch started slipping in my 1986 Vanagon I looked for a Vanagon specific repair shop near me. It was my misfortune that I was close to Independent Auto Repair owned by Mike Tevis in Chico California. We decided that my van needs a new clutch and new seals on the transmission and engine. I left my vehicle for a week with Mike Tevis at Independent Auto Repair. When I returned he had removed my entire engine and transmission all four wheels all four axles, the rear springs and shocks. The engine was missing the starter and flywheel. The transmission nose cone had been removed. I'm not a mechanic but there is absolutely no reason for him to remove the front wheels or front axles. Thank goodness I saw the Ripoff reports from other people who had the unfortunate run in with this repair shop. Upon discovering other people's grievances I decided there was no way I was leaving my vehicle there. I was forced to tow my vehicle with all the parts thrown into the backseat in order to give it away from this obvious scammer who was trying to take advantage of someone from out of town. I'm filing this report in the temp to give other people a chance to not have this situation happen to them. I would not recommend this place to anyone. As a result of the $1,000 invoice estimate that I had agreed to. It ended up costing me over $11,000 to have the vehicle reassembled at a different reputable shop. Before you use this shop Google MikeTevis and do your research. His reviews are toxic for a reason stay away from this place!