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Transwest Truck Center 10150 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 (909) 770-5127 Email Address: [email protected] Location on Google Maps Latitude: 34.0688595 Longitude: -117.4892680 Company web site click here |
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| Date of Service: | 9/1/2016 | ||
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Class A - Diesel
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| Service Performed: |
Took m/h in for engine light 9/16. They contacted me
and told engine light problem fixed, but two oil leaks found. I never saw any signs of oil leaks on our 3000 mile trip, but trusted them. Over 5000.00 dollars later and returning after initial oil leak repair 4 times for more leaks and 9 months later maybe fixed ????? On last time in was 5/17 and I had to ask to see Service Mgr Chris. I told him if problem wasn't fixed this time. I was taking it to another facility and give them bill and they didn't pay we would see each other in court. Then when I went to leave their facility after this repair a tow truck was partially blocking driveway. I could see flat bed part of truck, but not lower tow bar. I struck tow truck while making turn out of driveway. I returned to service area extremely upset and Jenifer service writer was sincerely concerned. Management contacted by her and their response to her that I was driving so it was my fault end of story. I admit it was my fault, but at least felt the Service Manager Chris or other management would have come to talk to me and at least show some concern. I felt this especially after 9 months of very poor service, but never saw a single manager. They left their service writer Jenifer by herself with a very angry and upset customer. Jenifer was very sincere and apologized and I told her I was sorry for taking it out on the messenger. I truly believe Transwest is over charging it's customers with questionable repairs they recommend at 148.00 dollars an hour. Another time I m/h at Transwest for service I told them I may have a tail light out. I received call with an estimated and told I did have a tail light out and the bulb would be very minimal and labor to install. When I picked up m/h I discovered they had charged me 80.00 dollars in labor to replace a tail light. When questioned they reduced to 30.00 dollars labor.I truly believe Tranwest is performing very questionable repairs at 148.00 dollars an hour. I am seriously considering contacting the state consumer agency and requesting they investigate Transwest for false repairs and price couching. |
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| Evaluation of Service Performed: |
Very, very poor and not trust worthy. If you do use
them, which I highly recommend not to for majot repairs get second opinion. |
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| Value of Service: | Poor | ||
| Quality of Service: | Poor | ||
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| Date of Service: | 5/20/2016 | ||
| Company Contact: | Rob | ||
| Work Done on: |
Class A - Diesel
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I had my 2013 Fleetwood Providence repaired Transwest from May 16-20 of this year. Just prior to this date, while driving in the Buellton/Lompoc area, the
turbo charger hose came off of the intake near the side radiator. After conferring with the local Cummins/Freightliner service personnel, I was able to locate the hose and then order and replace a torque hose clamp that had apparently fallen off. After driving home approx 100 miles without any further issues, I decided that I wanted a new hose and clamps so I wouldn�t have to worry about it occurring in the near future. Due to being told that there was an existing Freightliner recall on a brake component on my rig and that it had to be replaced at an authorized Freightliner repair facility, I decided to take it to Trans-West Truck Center to have both issues resolved. I made an appointment and checked in with Service Writer Rob on May 16 and advised him of both issues. Rob stated that he would call me in a day or two with the estimate for the hose replacement. The following day, Rob called me and advised that the estimate would be approximately $122.00 (parts and shipping?) for the hose and 4 labor hours ($560.00) to replace the hose. I immediately told Rob that 4 hours of labor to replace a hose and two clamps (which took me 30 minutes to do myself at a campground) was outrageous. I immediately advised him to forget the replacement and simply order the part and I would do it myself. Rob called back 5 minutes later and advised the revised estimate would be the minimum labor charge, 1 hour ($140). Although I was not happy with the attempt at being gouged, I agreed and ended up paying a total of $272.04 to have a hose replaced. I paid the bill, picked up the RV and drove home without any issues. A few weeks later (our first trip since the repair had been done), we were heading to Big Bear and driving in Redlands (approximately 50 miles from our home), when we heard a hissing sound and the turbo boost went down to 6 pounds of pressure. I pulled over (thankfully we had not started the climb into Big Bear) and assessed the situation. Sitting on the side of the road in 105-degree weather, I was able to determine that once again, the brand new clamp had loosened and the turbo hose was not sealed around the pipe. So, after driving approximately 100 miles since the hose had been repaired, the situation was back to where it was before I took it to Transwest. So, once again, I had to climb under the motor home, securely fit the hose around the pipe and tighten up the clamp. I tested the turbo pressure (went back to normal) and after driving around for a while, rechecked the clamp (was still securely tightened), and then proceeded on our trip. All the way up the hill, there were no issues and the turbo pressure was optimal. After arriving at our campground (and able to let the engine cool down for a change) I again checked the clamp and it was still secure and had not loosened at all. |
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| Evaluation of Service Performed: |
This leads me to the conclusion that the hose was installed incorrectly and I basically paid for nothing (labor) since I had to do it all over again
myself. I sent an email to the Service Manager, C. Johnson asking to be refunded the $140 labor charge as I did it myself after fixing something I had already paid for. As stated, there is a 90 day labor warranty, #12 on the Terms and Conditions located on the back of the Invoice. As of this date, I have yet to hear from Mr. Johnson. |
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| Value of Service: | Poor | ||
| Quality of Service: | Poor | ||
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| Date of Service: | 5/4/2015 | ||
| Company Contact: | Anthony | ||
| Work Done on: |
Class A - Diesel
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| Service Performed: | Replaced dash A/C compressor and dryer under warranty. | ||
| Evaluation of Service Performed: | We did not have an appointment but they got us in and out by early afternoon. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. | ||
| Value of Service: | Very Good | ||
| Quality of Service: | Very Good | ||
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| Date of Service: | 9/8/2014 | ||
| Company Contact: | Bryant (service writer) | ||
| Work Done on: |
Class A - Diesel
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| Service Performed: | Annual PM service on motorhome and generator. | ||
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Arrived at 8 am for oil change/lube on my motorhome and generator. They do not stock any parts/filters for the generator service. I was told the service
should be completed around noon or so. I had concerns right away when the service writer tried to tell me my Onan 8000 generator didn't have its own fuel filter. After talking to a tech he acknowledged it did. At 3:45 they finally completed my service. This delay caused me to have to cancel an afternoon appointment and another special trip for unrelated service. When I arrived home, I realized they only replaced the secondary fuel filter on the motorhome and left the old primary fuel filter (water separator) in place. Makes no sense why this was done. If they were going to replace only one filter, it should have been the primary. If you choose to have service done here, plan on spending the entire day and make sure YOU know what should be done. Not a good experience... |
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| Value of Service: | Poor | ||
| Quality of Service: | Poor | ||
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