AAA Peoria Auto Repair Center

Here is an updated version that clearly includes the tow truck driver persuading you and strengthens the flow of the review: --- ⭐ 1-Star Review — AAA Auto Shop (75th Ave & Thunderbird) My car started overheating and the dashboard warned “engine losing power.” I called AAA for a tow and planned to have my vehicle taken to my own mechanic. However, when the tow truck driver arrived, he strongly persuaded me to have it taken to a AAA Auto Shop instead, saying it would be quicker and better for the diagnosis. That turned out to be a mistake. A day later, the AAA technician called and emailed me claiming that my heater hose had busted, causing overheating, and that their diagnostic machine showed my entire engine was “no good.” They sent me an estimate to rebuild or replace the engine for over $14,000. I didn’t trust that, so I had the car towed again — this time back to the mechanic of my choice. After inspecting it, they confirmed the heater hose had indeed burst, but the engine was perfectly fine. The hose repair was around $600, and with a new radiator and one other part, my total repair cost was $2,044. So how did the AAA shop come up with a $14,000 engine replacement? I was absolutely not satisfied with the AAA technician, their diagnosis, or the pressure to take my car to their shop in the first place. Getting a second opinion saved me over $12,000. Shame on you, AAA.