Tharp’s Complete Auto Repair

Was quoted $ 100 for a quick, simple fix on my VW & then they suddenly raised the price another $ 60 the day before my appointment. I have plans to head out of town, urgent matter. Don’t appreciate being jerked around or the service guy with poor math skills. Should have gotten it in writing. Most frustrating part of all is that their miscalculation is costing me – had I been properly informed, I wouldn’t be up at 11:30PM searching for a genuine mechanic before headed out on a 16 hour drive.

Just had our A.C. in our van fixed at Tharp’s. My wife took our van to several other shops only to be told that the compressor, condensor and rear condensor all needed to be replaced… well over a thousand dollars. We drove the 20+ miles down to Tharp’s… After their thorough inspection, we only needed a bit of Freon. It’s been weeks and we are still enjoying the cool A.C.
New compressor, $ 1,100.00
New rear condensor, $ 600.00
Going to Tharp’s… priceless

I had seen Tharp’s a few times, heard some good things and when I saw their Monday special on alignments ($ 49), I was sold! I made an appointment at 7:30am for Monday. The Thursday before I started hearing some weird noises and called to change my appointment to Friday morning, which was available thankfully! Now I just had my driver’s side tie rod replaced at a friend’s small shop and it cost me a decent amount. After a first look, it turns out my tie rod on the other side was poised to break. So I would need a replacement in addition to the alignment. I freaked, knowing I had allotted only for the alignment in my budget and couldn’t go much higher. And these bigger shops usually price gauge. But Tharp’s is not one of those. The mechanic explained and showed me the issue. They got me a price quickly which was even lower than my friend’s smaller shop with the alignment at regular price! Harold and everyone at Tharp’s were professional and super friendly. Thank you for honest and efficient service!

My transmission overheated & fluid poured out. I had it towed to this shop & they told me I needed a new transmission. Then they charged me$ 80.
I had brought fluid with me, so I filled IT up & drove off.
To this day I have not had another problem. Maybe it’s just me but I have to say they are a rip off artist. I mean mine doesn’t do much as leak so I have no idea what happened that hot summer’s day but it sure didn’t require a new tranny.