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Meineke is a nationally recognized automotive service business. The company is a leader in the discount automotive servicing in North America. It was founded in 1972 as a single shop, which specialized in exhaust work. Its parent company is a British corporation, GKN plc. Nowadays the chain plans to expand from existing 900 to 2009 shops in 2009. Meineke is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The company provides its clients with a broad range of products – ride, brakes control tires and cooling systems, as well as oil changes, air conditioning, state inspections, and maintenance services.

Meineke is successful in franchising, it offers very convenient conditions to the franchisees so that in 2001 it managed to get on the market of Mexico.
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Hollyrice
Meineke charged me for nothing
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I took my car into Meinelke in Chesterfield Va and they charged me 80 dollars for an oil change and 2 week later i had to take my car to our local garage because my engine light wa...

#318361
May 14, 2012
30

Magicbird
Meineke - Oil change gone
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Peobody Mass rt 1 car care service, thought I'd get a quick Oil change on my way home from hand surgery, I drive a Lexus and once I got down the road 30 miles a oil light misteriou...

#317177
May 08, 2012
52

Scooter26
Meineke - Brakes weren't done right, rude counter people.
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

The Meineke in Edmond, OK is horrible in so many ways. I went to them to have my oil changed and brakes looked at because I could tell something was wrong with them. A guy comes in...

#316706
May 05, 2012
82

Kellysexy
Meineke - Rip off
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I took my 2008 Honda pilot in to have bbrakes put I was told that my rotors had rust on them and that they needed to be replaced I declined and just had them turned. so a couple of...

#314126
Apr 23, 2012
152

UK Jan
DO NOT USE Meineke !!!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

DO NOT USE MEINEKE!!! They are a total rip off. I made the mistake of taking out a 2 year policy with CCS (Community Car Service) for numerous services at Meineke. I have now used ...

#313935
Apr 22, 2012
125

Atcr
Meineke franchise owner: rude&insults your financial status&won't honor Meineke coupons.
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Hello. Where can I submit a complaint @ the mgr of the Meineke location in New Carrollton, MD? It is possibly a franchise, it must be with service like this. I had been planning t...

#313675
Apr 20, 2012
158

Bonnyjus...
Meineke - POOR INTEGRITY personnel
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

WARNING! POOR INTEGRITY personnelMeineke, Burlingame, CA get my $ but not do the right jobs!!!Here is the situation happened on meAug.2011 I had...

#305078
Mar 15, 2012
236

Jcuttone48
Meineke - Did not honor tire rotation nor check pressure
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I printed Meineke's basic oil change for $19.95 from their website. I just got back from your Meineke location in Addison, IL When I was finished I asked did they rotate my tir...

#304515
Mar 13, 2012
269

Point
Meineke - Meinke
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I have used your service for the first and it will be for the last time. The shop manager of the shop located Zip code ABT3C0P6 Calgary Alberta Calgary.is a pure racist and has no ...

#304513
Mar 13, 2012
212

JoniJoi
I WON IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT $3K & Meineke WON'T PAY UP!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

My name is Joni and I own a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse – this is my story :)On January 17, 2009 at 8am I took my car to Meineke Car Care Center, #1440 (15510 E Mill Plai...

#303092
Mar 07, 2012
434

Anonymous
Meineke - Cesar Trujillo doesn't Care!!!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Took my car to the Meineke car care center at 4980 Western Center Blvd in Haltom City, TX and Cesar didn't know how to change the oil. My car started smoking and had to be towe...

#300747
Feb 28, 2012
255

Eryka
Meineke SUCKS!!!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I took my car to Meineke located at 4330 JONESBORO ROAD FOREST PARK, GA 30297. Tel: (404) 363-1538 to have a SIMPLE oil change. I had a coupon which entitled me to an oil change an...

#297238
Feb 15, 2012
331

Anonymous
Meineke , Reno, slow, horrible
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Meineke sold 1000 Groupons for oil changes and has only one mechanic to honor the Groupon. It takes a week and a half to schedule an hour and a half oil change. Ridiculous. They a...

#296643
Feb 13, 2012
262

Telephone2
Meineke
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

This meineke shop in port washignton is the worst, i watched the guys work on my car from a distance, they did't do the work they said they did and two of the guys were looking...

#295239
Feb 07, 2012
304

Green mo...
Meineke in rock hill by the mall
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

On Jan. 4, 2012, I took my car in for an oil change. I told them I wanted my fluids, belts, hoses, and tires checked and all fluids topped off. The manager then told me that was th...

#295228
Feb 07, 2012
325

Anonymous
Meineke
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Manager stepped out. employee name eddie peterson was at front desk.i said i had talked to manager.he got extremely belligerent w/in 15 seconds over a coupon i intend...

#294235
Feb 03, 2012
318

Marjorie...
Meineke Car Care rip me off with oil change and tuneup. Oil change wasn't done and service engine on
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I went in for my engine light on they told me I needed a tuneup and oil change. So I said fine they brought me home. So, I waited 2 1/2 hours for them to complete the job. They bro...

#291874
Jan 25, 2012
495

Anonymous
Meineke is sorry!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Took my Jeep Grand Cherokee into Meineke for a simple OIL Change. Used their coupon. The coupon was for an oil change, and ALLL FLUIDS to be tapped off. 1 day later, I noticed my J...

#290745
Jan 21, 2012
461

Anonymous
Meineke - Meinekie
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Went to get simple oil change and they forgot to put my oil pan bolt on!! There is fresh oil all up on my undercarriage of my car! They suggested I go get a power wash becouse they...

#289840
Jan 17, 2012
374

Pisssed
Meineke - Customer Service LIES!!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I had my car towed to their shop and called them to have them look at it to give me an estimate and they never called me back. And when I called them back they tried to lie about...

#289377
Jan 16, 2012
396

Anonymous
Meineke is the worst
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Took my car in for inspection and was told i needed brakes. First off i had to take the car to someone else to have them repair the brake job Meineke did (they left parts out when ...

#288761
Jan 13, 2012
373

ANGRY1988
PLEASE AVOID Meineke
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

MEINEKE ARE THE WORST AUTO CARE CENTER IN THE ENTIRE PLANET. NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE. TRUST ME YOU'LL BE BETTER OF WITHOUT THEM. I HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE WITH THEM. IT HAPPEN S...

#287159
Jan 07, 2012
384

Mcc2121
Meineke : Racist, inept & stranded a quadriplegic without wheelchair
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

There are numerous tales about customer service gone awry, but I must say that my experience at the Meineke Car Care in Carrollton, Texas, is by far the worst and had me repeatedly...

#286996
Jan 06, 2012
457

MadMe
Meineke Ct
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

This company treats their employees like crap, pays them crap... keeps them working until 6:00 pm on holidays , so that they can't spend time with their familys and have dinner...

#285429
Dec 31, 2011
423

Anonymous
Meineke - Sorry a$$ people so called mechanic's
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Took my truck in to Jackson TN. meineke to get the timing set. the so called mechanic cranked on the starter for 45 minutes on and off.i told the lady with her (*)Y(*) hanging out ...

#283859
Dec 24, 2011
448

Manaviitd
Meineke are thugs.. beware!!
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Hi, This was my first time with Meineke and I was extremely disappointed by the treatment I received from the Meneike representative at the Longmont Meineke center ...

#280238
Dec 08, 2011
953

Anonymous
My truck wasn't damage until Meineke serviced it
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I needed my mufflers moved so my tire would fit underneath. I asked for an estimate and they told me 250, worst case scenario. I saved up exactly $250 and I walked out paying 400 f...

#278439
Dec 01, 2011
467

Busted
Dont be a sucker at Meineke
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

Shelby Meineke are the worse of all. Charging 3 times the cost of parts and selling repairs that r not needed. Not one of the techs r certified. I can tell u from experience. The p...

#277631
Nov 27, 2011
451

Abcblog
Meineke - #249 at South Plainfield - Cheaters
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

I have spent more than $960 to fix my Corolla 1999 model Engine light issue, but still Meineke not able to fix the issue, and they just cheat to get more $$ saying different issue ...

#276983
Nov 23, 2011
478

Anonymous
Meineke - Bait-and-Switch Oil Change; drained the oil, then requoted me at 3 times the price
5.0 128 South Tryon Street Suite 900 CharlotteNC28202 1-800-447-3070 http://www.meineke.com/ContactUs/tabid/302/language/en-US/Default.aspx#

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE! TOTAL BAIT-AND-SWITCH OPERATION! (Zero stars should be an option!)On October 24th, I called ahead to the Lemon Grove, CA location to ask ...

#275985
Nov 18, 2011
678
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