Quite a disappointing experience. Took my car in for an oil change - the first time for a “new to me” car. It had already been inspected by the dealer and another shop a few months prior when I purchased the car with no issues. I dropped off the car with Goodyear (which I’ve gone to for years for oil changes) with an expectation of getting it back in an 1hr+. I received a call about 20mins later - the dipstick to check oil levels broke when they went to check prior to changing the oil. So they ordered a new one and asked me to bring the car back in another day. I have never heard of a dipstick breaking but gave them the benefit of the doubt. Brought my car back in a couple days later and dropped it off. Got another call about 30mins later this time. “Well, we can’t get this dipstick out. It just broke off more and we’ve been working on it for about an hour. Called the dealership and they are saying we need to replace the dipstick tube now for an additional $200 to start not including labor.” WHAT!? I did a quick google search for removing broken dipsticks - numerous accounts as it happens to be more common then I thought - BUT removing it takes some heat, lube, and patience - Which Goodyear clearly didn’t have or take time to research. Now they won’t own any of what’s happened. The blame is - “we’ve never seen this car before”...hmm. So the dipstick broke itself? So the damage you caused to the tube trying to remove the dipstick is my fault? A $60 oil change will now cost me numerous hours, phone calls, a number of other car shops, and an additional $200-$350 in parts! Doesn’t even account for labor. An oil change is now going to be about a $500 repair. Unbelievable.
Can’t believe how terrible this customer service is to not own anything. Offer to cover labor, the cost of the new tube, the new oil, or the new $35 dipstick! Or just say sorry. Goodyear has seen me as a customer for the past 20 something years in various locations.