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Meineke Car Care Center

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655 McCarter Highway Newark NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 536-2384
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Toll Free
(800) 634-6353

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am-6:00pm
Thursday
7:30am-6:00pm
Friday
7:30am-6:00pm
Saturday
7:30am-4:00pm

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Meineke Car Care Center has been America's local auto repair shop since 1972. Starting out as a muffler shop we have expanded to a full service car repair shop that performs services from car ac repair to exhaust repair to tire changes at our tire shop. Every year we service thousands of tune-ups, oil changes, transmission repairs and brake services. Don't let car repairs take over your life,...

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Meineke is your one-stop shop for all of your car care needs. Visit us today or save time by scheduling your appointment online at meineke.com. Contact us for information about financing options, fleet repair, after-market warranty repair and factory scheduled maintenance.

Meineke of Newark, NJ offers complete automotive repair services for all of your car care needs. Come in today and our trained staff will help identify any problems your vehicle may be experiencing and get your car fixed, running, and back on the road safely. Call (973) 621-2290 or visit to see the services we have to offer. We provide quality Automotive Repair Services...

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Reviewed Business
Meineke Car Care Center
Reviewer Name
R.Torres
Review Date
January 31, 2021
Average Rating
1

Ripoff alert!!

I brought my vehicle in for an exhaust repair, because it had developed a sudden loud exhaust tone and I could smell exhaust within the vehicle. I arranged to drop it off overnight so that the vehicle's engine would be cold and safer to work on. "Ronaldo" called me with a quote to replace the part of the exhaust that connected to the manifold. It would require replacing the catalytic converter too, because the broken pipe was too close to couple or weld to the catalytic converter. I agreed to having the work done. When I picked up the vehicle it was a little louder than normal, although I expected it to sound different as the shop would probably have gone with a proprietary or aftermarket catalytic converter. I informed the Manager, "Fred" that the vehicle exhaust was a little noisy and I could hear a heatshield making noise. I agreed to take it home and allow the exhaust to settle into it's hangers and if the problem persisted, I'd bring it back. A day or so later the "check engine" light came on and upon inspection I noticed a leak in the exhaust about two feet from the rearend. I immediately called "Fred" and was told to bring it back. "Ronaldo" called me back and told me that a middle rear section of the exhaust needed to be replaced for another 400-something dollars! I asked him why he didn't mention it when he first looked at the vehicle and his response was that he "didn't want to give me a high price"!! I never asked him for any sort of discount, nor did I walk in crying poverty, I went there to fix the problem. Now I was 700-something deep in repairs and absolutely nowhere near resolving the problem!! Furthermore, the vehicle logs showed it never had a "check engine" code before. So obviously the catalytic converter was no good. "Ronaldo" asked me to do him a favor and drive the vehicle for 5000 miles and see if the residue left by the new cat's manufacturing process burned off and stopped triggering a code. I reset the code and while I figured out what to do about the rest of the exhaust, the code came back 2 days later! Enough was enough, I called Ronaldo and was told Fred was "No longer with us". I arranged to bring it back. When I got there I told Ronaldo that I needed the vehicle repaired properly and he told me it was "not his fault" because he didn't work on the car!! Then he had the audacity to say that the vehicle was loud when I brought it in!! I asked him if he tested the car after replacing the catalytic section, his response was a rhetorical "well, what do you want me to do about it"!?! I told him to just start with the cat replacement and we'll circle back. This is the worse place I have ever dealt with. I'm going to file a complaint with the BBB and pursue a resolution in small claims court. Stay away from these people!

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I called the so-called customer service number and requested a callback from the owner of this particular location, I had to explain everything twice, spoke to three people and had to hang up after being placed on hold, silently; for a half hour. It was a complete waste of time. I'm not going to bother with them anymore, I'll let the court system dictate their next course of action. See you in Small Claims, Meineke!

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More than just mufflers, services include brakes, steering, A/C and basic maintenance like oil change, tune-ups and tire rotation.

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I brought my old station wagon by to have an exceedingly loud exhaust checked out and was warned up front that they didn't carry European components in stock but they would do what they could if...

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My car broke down at 1am in the area. I new what was wrong with but had no way of fixing it. Left the car there with the keys and called the next morning. Marcio said he would take a look and call...

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I am super disappointed! I went to Meineke guess cause of there name. Tired of getting ripped off by the local mechanic. Figured I may pay a little more but they was going to do the job right. Of...

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I make a appointment yesterday today I arrived guys very friendly and service so far good ! Fast pace workers . Organization ! Busy place take care of me with professionalism and help me with my...

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60

Took vehicle in for basic oil change and tire balance/rotation and alignment. 23 point inspection is to be performed with all oil changes. Two days after oil change, my wiper fluid was empty....

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This Meineke Car Care Center in Newark, New Jersey has qualified auto repair mechanics ready to serve you with a state inspection, oil change, tire repair or installation, wheel alignment, brake repair or replacement, muffler and exhaust repair, ac repair, radiator repair, or just about any other auto repair service you can think of. Call or book an appointment today for an excellent customer experience and superior auto repair services!

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* Basic

* Factory Specs

* Total Car Care

* Service Options to Fit Your Needs

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* Free Undercar Inspection

* Complete Maintenance & Diagnostic Service

* Factory Scheduled Maintenance

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* Complete Exhaust & Brake Service

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Meineke Car Care Center has been America’s local auto repair shop since 1972. Starting out as a muffler shop we have expanded to a full service car repair shop that performs services from car ac repair to exhaust repair to tire changes at our tire shop. Every year we service thousands of tune-­ups, oil changes, transmission repairs and brake services. Don’t let car repairs take over your life,...

Meineke is your one-stop shop for all of your car care needs. Visit us today or save time by scheduling your appointment online at meineke.com. Contact us for information about financing options, fleet repair, after-market warranty repair and factory scheduled maintenance.

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