I've had good experiences in the past, but I can't say I'll go back here now. We usually take our vehicles in once a year for an inspection because it's pretty convenient, but the last few times I have not been impressed with quotes they gave on very minor jobs. It's a good thing I'm at least somewhat versed in auto repair so that I can do most of my own work and won't get scammed. On the inspection sheet, they said one of my LED headlight bulbs was out and quoted me $578.13 to take off the front bumper to change out the bulb (completely insane)! Right after the inspection, I drove straight to Auto Zone, bought some new bulbs for $35 total, and changed the bulbs in 5 minutes (removing the bumper was NOT required). They also quoted me $400 for new spark plugs, and I had a trustworthy mobile mechanic friend take care of it afterwards for less than half the cost at Oswald's. I feel bad for people who are clueless about vehicles that get these ridiculous quotes and feel they have to pay them. I used to think Oswald's was different than most of the other shops, but they'll all try to take advantage of you.
Hi Ammon, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate that you’ve trusted Oswald Service & Repair with your vehicles in the past, and we’re disappointed that this visit left you feeling differently. After reviewing the situation, we do want to acknowledge that the headlight estimate should have been verified more thoroughly. The labor information available to our technician indicated that the bumper needed to be removed for vehicles equipped with LED headlights, but additional steps should have been taken to confirm the correct repair procedure for your specific vehicle before presenting that estimate. We have addressed this internally and reinforced our verification process so that when there is any uncertainty, vehicle-specific information is confirmed before a recommendation is made. We also take your concerns about honesty and transparency seriously. Our goal is never to take advantage of anyone, and we regret that the inaccurate headlight estimate caused you to question the trust you previously had in our team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will use it as an opportunity to improve.
- Oswald Service Inc - Rexburg