South Tempe
I brought my 2016 M4 in for an aftermarket exhaust install. I understood that fitment might not be perfect and appreciated the shop setting that expectation upfront. However, what I received back was unacceptable and borderline unsafe. The exhaust was leaking in multiple areas, the gaskets between the primary and secondary cats were completely missing and hadn’t been transferred over, and the bolts supporting the midsection were loose and barely holding. The exhaust was physically touching in at least five spots, and the tips weren’t even close to aligning correctly. On top of that, I was charged extra labor beyond the original quote. The install was so poor that I had to take the entire system down and reinstall it myself just to make the car safe and drivable. It’s disappointing that a shop with such a good reputation would let a vehicle leave in that condition. While they may be fine for basic maintenance, I wouldn’t trust them with any specialized or performance work again. Poor fitment is one thing, lazy, careless work is another. Reply to comment- I understand the part was purchased used and didn’t come in branded packaging. That said, basic standards of mechanical workmanship should still apply. Missing gaskets, loose bolts, and multiple leaks aren’t fitment issues, they’re competency issues, especially on a modern day M car. I’m not a trained technician, yet I was able to reinstall the system myself with a cleaner and safer result. I would’ve appreciated being told the gaskets weren’t reused or that the system wasn’t properly secured. Instead, the car was returned in an unsafe and clearly unfinished condition, without any communication about the problems. I chose your shop based on its strong reputation and reviews. Had I known you weren’t comfortable or experienced with installing used parts, I would have taken the car elsewhere. I hope you'll consider making this right.
Troy, Unfortunately it was a used facebook marketplace part and we did the best that we could with the part provided. It did not come in a box, or with instructions or branding. We readjusted it 3 different times. I am sorry it did not work out to either of our expectations. We typically do not install used parts for this very reason.
- South Tempe