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AAMCO Transmission tried to steal my car
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA -- In January 2009, my 2003 VW Beetle had transmission problems and required repairs.
I contacted several companies in the US that had wrecked or rebuilt transmission that would work in my car. The quotes were anywhere from $2900 to $3200 plus labor to install (this also ranged from $300-500). I also contacted AAMCO Transmission in Gainesville, FL for a quote on rebuilding the original transmission. They told me over the phone that the quote would be $2700 for a rebuilt transmission for my car. He did say that this was for "soft parts" only. I told him this could not turn into a $5000 repair job. He stated that the most it would cost over the quote would be $489 and that was only if they had to replace the torque converter. He promised me it would not go any higher. All of this conversation was injected with honey, sweetheart, we would never do that to you…
After AAMCO started the work on my car, I didn't hear back from them for over 5 days. I called on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2009 and asked how things were going with my car. They said, "Oh, bad news". Now the quote for the repairs was for over $4700. I told them I could not pay that. He told me it was too late-the work had already been done and there was no going back. I asked what options I had at that time and he said "None".
AAMCO stated that I had authorized the work on my car based on the fact that I gave my father's first name (John). My father's name was Charles.
I received a certified letter on April 9, 2009 from AAMCO with their intentions to auction my car on May 7, 2009 for $4182.30. They were also charging me $50 a day storage since whenever they decided to start charging me even more money so that I would be unable to get my car back. I consulted a lawyer and after hearing my story, he told me to file a civil suit in small claims court and tell the judge exactly what you told me. He said that since they refused to provide me with a written quote and the quote was changed after the work began, that they could not legally take my car. I called the manager AAMCO and I asked him to please do not auction my car. I told him the case had been reopened by Consumer Services and that I had filed for an emergency hearing at the Clerk of Courts. I had also called Consumer Services that day and he said to call AAMCO and try to work out a deal with them. He said he had no power to stop the auction. When I spoke with AAMCO at AAMCO, he told me he didn't care what Consumer Services said, he would do as he pleased. He also stated that I file all the civil suits I wanted, he would sell the car if he wanted to. I also asked him could I please have my personal belonging from the car. He said no I could not. Everything in the car belonged to him now. I said are you telling me I can't have my personal belonging and he then backtracked and said that the car was in another location and when and if it were auctioned, I would maybe get my personal effects.
On May 25, 2009, my daughter and I were driving around looking for a used car for her. She is in school at the University of West Florida and her car recently had a timing belt break which in turn ruined the engine. The car was old (Honda 1989 CRX) so we sold it for scrap and we were out looking for another older car. We drove by AAMCO on Main Street and I told Jessica "There's the place that stole my car" as we drove by. She said "I see it. It's parked in the back." I couldn't believe it was there since I was told it was elsewhere. We drove over to the car and found a note left by Detective Quirk. The note stated that the vehicle was unlawfuly entered. A witness observed the suspect and called 911. Officers located and arrested the suspect but were unable to contact me.
I was so upset. AAMCO had left my car unlocked-both doors. The car is keyless entry only. The back window was partially down and the back floorboard carpets were standing in about 2 inches of water. My vehicle registration and insurance card were laying on the passenger seat. The glove box was destroyed and would not open. I'm not sure what all was taken since it has been so long since I have seen my car. I made a decision at that time to take my car back. I called a friend and he came and towed the car to his garage. He has since looked at the car. The transmission and all the mountings for the transmission are missing.
I was contacted (May 26) by the Gainesville police in reference to both the break in on Sunday and they also informed me that AAMCO had reported the car as stolen. I told them it was not stolen. She said that AAMCO stated they held title to my car. I said they do not hold title to my car, I hold the title to my car. Then she corrected herself and stated that AAMCO had filed for title to my car. It is my understanding of the law that AAMCO is attempting to obtain title to my car by illegal means. Also, I would not disclose the location of my car to the Gainesville police because I feared that AAMCO would try to steal it. The police stated that this was a civil matter and they would not pursue it.
I paid $30,000.00 for my 2003 Turbo Charged, fully loaded VW Beetle Convertible. For 5 years, I paid payments of $575 each month. I finally paid the car off on January 9, 2009 when I received my first paycheck in 6 months. I got several quotes, selected the Lowest, and expected the repair shop to be honest in dealing with me. They have been everything but honest with me. Everything AAMCO has told me thus far has been a lie. I also find it very dishonest to refuse to provide me with a written quote despite how many times I asked. Yes, I finally got the quotes on Feb. 10, 2009, but by then it was too late, according to AAMCO. The work had been done.
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Skye on 05/28/2009:
Did you sign any paperwork before they did all this work??
saj80 on 05/28/2009:
When is your court case? If what you are saying is true, and they can not provide a signed authorization, you may very well easily win this case and get a judgment against AAMCO.
BokiBean on 05/28/2009:
So when are you going to take the attorney's advice?
NofriendofAX on 05/28/2009:
Great review. Nice to know what could happen if you don't get everything in writing. If someone gave me a quote that was lower than any of the mechanics, I would make sure they wrote on the quote that they will not work on the car if the bill exceeded a certain amount. This way neither is liable and you have it in writing.
I'm glad you got your car back - to bad it wasn't in great shape. It's kind of of poetic justice.
Good luck with the lawsuit - you'll have to let us know what happens....
Soaring Consumer on 05/28/2009:
You should definitely sue AAMCO for the maximum jurisdictional limit, which is $5,000. Any higher and you will have to take it to civil court (aka large claims court) which is more costly and time consuming.
Also, I recommend contacting your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Make sure they are aware of your situation so they do not change the title.
What happened to you is appalling and I will make sure to avoid this chain because of your story. Voted helpful.
Please keep us updated with your situation.
Slimjim on 05/28/2009:
I'm a little surprised the attorney didn't want to handle the case and recommended small claims. Considering the damage to the car, you may wish to go with representation, of course including that in the suit.
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Aamco Transmissions is a horrible terrible place to be avoided at all costs!
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ALBUQUERQUE NM, NEW MEXICO -- Terrible, awful, horrible place full of dishonest untrustworthy people to be avoided at all costs.
The Aamco store located at 6629 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque NM Lomas Street in Albuquerque NM 87110 had my classic Ford with a four-speed manual for literally 3 months attempting to repair a leak in a recently rebuilt transmission which was installed at the Aamco store at 68680 Ramon Rd. in Cathedral City, Ca 92234.
Despite being given literally thousands of dollars to completely rebuild the transmission, clutch and U-joints, neither the Albuquerque store, nor the California store ever fixed the problem or took responsibility.
When I first picked it up, and took it home it did not take me long to notice it leaked about a quart a day. Then, after several week "repair", the car drove seven miles before blowing a front input shaft seal and dumping quarts of fluid into the clutch. Ruining it. Then, after another few weeks, I was again told to come pick up my car. This time, I drove it for a few days and it now it occasionally engaged BOTH first AND reverse gear at the same time. So, again it went back to Aamco. They spent another two weeks trying to fix the sticking in gear problem, and told me to pick it up for the fourth time. At which point, during the test drive with the head technician named "Mike" in the car with me, it had a new vibration so bad you wouldn't drive over 50mph on a dare. The tech swore it was normal even though the car never did that before. When I complained, I was threatened by the staff and told to take my car home despite it not being repaired. So, I took it home. I had spent almost $3000.00 and now it is worse! So, I immediately reported the case to both BAR and NM attorney general. The Albuquerque NM Aamco store blamed the other California Aamco store and so forth, and the car never got fixed, and I never saw that money again.
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Anonymous on 02/13/2010:
Wait, WHAT?! Why, in that name of all that is sane, would you entrust a classic automobile to a national chain?!
No, that doesn't excuse the mess you say occurred. However, I cannot believe you didn't have bells, whistles, sirens, huge banners, etc, in front of your face when you even THOUGHT about taking a classic to anyone who does not specifically specialize in said classic.
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Poor service on transmission rebuild
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BARRIE ONTARIO CANADA -- We recently had to have our transmission rebuilt due to a radiator failure in our 2003 Acura MDX. We picked up the SUV after a week and noticed that the "D" on the gear selector was flashing.
We returned the SUV to Aamco and were told that it was a pressure sensor and that they did not have the special tool to install it.
We went to Acura where they replaced the sensor, I asked the people at the service desk why it required a special tool and they looked at me kind of couriously and said it's no special tool only a regular wrench.
When I returned to Aamco they denied the whole thing and stated that the switch was not included in the rebuild of the transmission.
I explained to them that this problem was not present when the transmissiom cooler burst.
5 months down the road we were on the highway and I was accelerating from an on ramp onto the highway when the transmission slipped out of gear.
We returned the SUV to Aamco for repair. While we were there I took a technician out for a test drive and the fault occurred while we were out.
We returned to the shop and the tecnician and the manager were talking about it. We were told to bring the SUV back the next day . My partner brougt it back the next day and the manager and her took it out for another drive. The problem did not occur with the SUV at that time and he stated I can't fix what is not broken. He stated that it could be driver error that was causing the problem.
1 month later we started to experience severe hesitation which felt like a clogged fuel filter so we returned the SUV to Acura. They took it out for a test drive and they called back and told us that they needed to tow the SUV back, that the transmission was dead. The SUV was towed back to Aamco where they took the transmission apart and found that a pump in the transmission was worn and they needed to order a new one. This particular part could not be found in the whole of North America! So it had to be ordered from Japan!!! Total wait time 3 weeks plus installation.
My complaint is that we had to rent a car and pay for it for a fault that arose from Aamco's poor workmanship. I can understand if I brought the SUV in the first time and it was being repaired. But since this was being done under Warrany I feel the onus is on Aamco to provide us with a rental until the SUV is repaired.
I feel that this is very unprofessional of this company and I will never patronize this business again.
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OLMYPIA, WASHINGTON -- On AUG 7 2012, I took my Ford F150 super crew triton 5.4 4x4 truck into Aamco for a transmission diagnosis, because I believed the trans was slipping. Any work needed for trans repairs would be covered under warranty. I was relieved to discover there was nothing wrong with my transmission or engine. The manager "Damian" informed me that the real problem was I needed a tune up, their diagnosis of my power train came back positive, no problems at all. He informed me the issue was a needed tune up, and the cost for a full tune up. I immediately replied that I was unable to produce the funds needed, because of my recent family problems, debt and current situation. I was under the impression my insurance would cover any damage that my trans was in. Tune up was the last thing on my mind. After informing Damian that I was broke at the moment and that after a few months I would return with my truck and tune up money. He warned me about using shade tree part time mechanics, by telling me the risk of rookies pulling spark plugs and breaking them off into the engine. He told me that Aamco would give me a tune up and allow pay period, payments of anywhere between 20 to 30 bucks every 1st and 15th until paid in full. I accepted after he convinced me it was a great deal, the price quoted was very low compared too competitors. While the mechanic was abstracting the spark plugs he broke one off. This was a major problem cause they were unable to remove the broken spark plug for three days. At first they were holding me responsible for something the Ford manufacturer made by attempting to charge me to pull my heads in order to abstract the broken plug. I was told that the cost was around $1000 or more for repairs. They said that they might have to pull my engine out to get the plugs out. After speaking to the manager a couple of times, who was very respectful and understanding, I was turned over to the owner who also was very understanding and respectful. They decided that, base on the fact I was not properly informed of the risk involved, the fact that I am an active duty Soldier and due to my financial status, they would do the job completely free of charge. I must admit I was feeling really down about my recent run of bad luck. Aamco of Olympia, has shown with actions that they really do support the troops by taking care of my repairs. They even called me yesterday and said they wanted to keep my truck over the weekend for an additional two days to thoroughly go over my truck. The manager said he wanted to take extra precautions with preventive cleaning of the spark plug holes. I am supposed to get my vehicle back in tip top shape on Monday Augusta 13, 2012 around 10:30 in the morning free of charge, according to the manager Damian. I will return with an update after receiving my beautiful black F150. My leaders are aware of my current situation, and are paying for a full inspection on my vehicle upon return to be sure all is well. My update will be following those results. I know this sounds to good to be true. If all goes as promised by Aamco in Olympia, this business will definitely be the best auto car care center I have ever dealt with.
Thank you Aamco
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FoDaddy19 on 08/11/2012:
While I would never bring any of my vehicles for Aamco. I do applaud the shop owner for doing you a solid.
The spark plug issue is well known to just about anyone who keeps up with cars. Ford used a 2 piece spark plug on the 3 valve 4.6L and 5.4L engines, unfortunately this makes them prone to breakage when extracting them from the head. And there is indeed a specific method that you're supposed to use in extracting them, if you do it according to the book, then the chances of having a plug break is greatly reduced. The downside of it is that it greatly increases the amount of time to do the job ; part of it is leaving letting the penetrating fluid work overnight (preferably) or at least 4-6 hours (minimum). Unfortunately some people try to change out the plugs like they would on a vehicle with ordinary plugs and they end up breaking the plug, and it can be a nightmare to get the broken plug out. Fortunately though, Autolite now makes a 1 piece plug for the Ford 3 valve modular engines, which is godsend for those who regularly work on those engines.
spiderman2 on 08/12/2012:
I'm glad Aamco is taking care of you but I have a question. You state that you thought any transmission work would be covered by warranty and then later you state that you thought it would be covered by insurance. If you were looking at warranty work, wouldn't the work have to be done by an authorized Ford dealership? Aamco will do the work but it wouldn't be covered under your warranty. I hope it all works out for you and thank you for your service!
trmn8r on 08/12/2012:
Sounds like a typical Aamco story. Your tranny isn't in trouble, but you need a routine tuneup. Yeah, OK.
They are doing the right thing in not charging you because they are the ones who did the damage. I sincerely hope that your status as a soldier was not a factor - they should have fixed this for any customer.
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Never Take Your Vehicle to AAMCO in Laurel, Maryland
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LAUREL, MARYLAND -- On February 17, 2012, for safety I had my vehicle towed to Aamco. I contacted AAMCO via telephone (301) 776-5944, located at 20 Washington Blvd, Laurel, Maryland 20707, Laurel, Maryland, that the vehicle would be towed because I believe the transmission was slipping. At this time my name, address and date of birth was requested by a representative, Bob. Once vehicle arrived; 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor reached AAMCO, Bob from AAMCO called, notified that they had received the vehicle and they would inspect vehicle to determine the problem and would call me on Monday February 20 because they had a backlog. He mentioned they would do diagnostic on the vehicle to determine what exactly the problem was.
Monday, February 20, Bob notified that the transmission was gone and that it would cost $5,200 to rebuild the transmission. I stated that was entirely too high, why would I pay $5,200 for a rebuilt transmission, when I could purchase a new transmission from the dealer for $3,900. I told him that this price was ridiculous and I would come to retrieve my vehicle. He then notified me that I would have to pay $795 to put the transmission back in my vehicle. I was stunned because I never signed or gave authorization to have the transmission taken out of vehicle only to determine if the problem was the transmission. On Tuesday, February 21, a certified mechanic and I went to retrieve vehicle, only to be told that the price to rebuild the vehicle was $6,200 (the price changed) and $795 was due. The mechanic informed the shop that they didn't have to drop the transmission to determine if it was gone, they could have driven the vehicle or put on a machine and inform me that the transmission was gone and gave the cost. This was not done nor did I sign a contract.
AAMCO is refusing to return my vehicle unless I pay them $795 to reinstall the transmission. At no point did I sign or authorize to have any work performed.
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BigAl on 05/13/2012:
The sad case here is that they could have driven your vehicle and determined the transmission was bad and STILL charge you $795 diagnostic fee. Also they are not charging you $795 to put the transmission back in the car. If you want proof of this try to get the car released "as is" and put your tranny in a pickup truck to take with you. They will also refuse that. When a place like AAmco sees a tow truck bring a car in--dollar signs go off in their heads. You approved verbally to have diagnostic work performed on your car without getting a price. Never a smart move. The bottom line here is to never do business with a crook.
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Liars, scam artist, ripoffs, false advertisement
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I am very disappointed in the service that this "so called business" provided or did not provide in that matter. On July 2,2011 which was a Saturday I called this location to see if I can get an estimate or idea to see roughly how much a repair to a transmission would run. I spoke to Jose. He stated that he could not provide a price over the phone and that he would like for me to come in and bring the vehicle so he can see what the issue with the transmission is. We brought the car in on Tuesday July 6th at 8am like he asked. Jose said that he would not charge us to look at the vehicle and he would give us a price the next business day. The next business day we called and Jose said he was would get back to us but he did not. We made several phone calls and got the run around. On Friday when we called back we spoke to Brian who claims to be the manager of the establishment. He stated that they didn't even look at the car because they were very backed up and the car wasn't even looked at. I was upset and Brian assured us that the car would be done on Monday. On Monday we called and Jose specifically said that the cost to do the work is no more than $2,500.00 and that they would call us when the car is completed to pick up. A week passed by and we called on Monday July 18th to see the status of the vehicle then to find out that the car hasn't even been touch. At this point very frustrated I wanted to pick up the vehicle. Brian apologized and said he would call us back with some news. Brian called back and said the cost of the vehicle is $3,800.00. At this point I'm irate. Arguing back and forth with Brian he asked Jose what was the price he told me and he stated that he indeed say $2,500.00 Brian tried arguing the fact that he didn't know why Jose said that the price that that price is incorrect (by the way Jose is supposebly the owner). At this point I didn't want to do the car. I said I will be there to pick it up. We got a song and a dance about we still have to pay $750.00 because they spent 12 Hours of labor. No work was done to the transmission and Jose said it was FREE to look at the car. Brian called several times today 7/20/2011 harassing me and pleading for us to do the car with them and that it's not smart to go anywhere else etc etc. He litteraly called 5 times to try to convince me to do the car. When I put my foot down and refused he said and I quote: "well come pick up this damn car and your not getting it without paying my $750.00 and hung up. I decided to write this so no one else goes through this again. I see many complaints about Aamco on various different sites and they need to be shut down. I will be taking them to court. I do appreciate the time you took to read this.
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Nathalie on 08/06/2011:
Hi, Christina,
I read your Complaint, and I'm going through the same thing as we speak.I would like to get in contact with you !!!!!
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Fort Walton Beach Aamco scam!
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FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA -- Beware of the Aamco transmission shop in FWB! This place is a full fledged scam that will make up repairs that your vehicle is in need of and then make excuses for why the original problem still exists all the while still expecting payment for the unnecessary fix.
We brought in our Expedition for rear end clunking, our warranty company told us that Aamco will except the warranty company's payment amount. So we think great no out of pocket costs...think again. Aamco said that the rear end needed to be rebuilt and received approval from our warranty company for the work ($1200). The work done and Aamco paid in full the rear end still clunks and now it whines like crazy too. We bring it back in again for another diagnostic and they say nothing is wrong w/ the truck and that we need to bring it back in at 5K miles to have rear end fluid changed and the whining will go away...but it still clunks? They now say that this is "normal" transmission double down shifting and does not require repair...now we are confused because you rebuilt the rear end, which was supposed to be the clunking issue fix and now that isn't a problem at all???
So why did the rear end get rebuilt? No answer...so fast forward to 5K miles later and we bring in the truck for our appointment for the oil to be changed and wait for a full 2 hours after our appointment for the truck to even be taken back for service. We meet w/ the service guy after the oil change and he says it is still whining...we ask why...he says he doesn't know, but it should get better. He goes on to tell us that may be the rear end has additional issues and that is why it is whining, we tell him that it did not whine before they touched it only clunked, now it is whining and clunking.
At this point he says that he noticed uneven wear on our rear tires, this is the most astounding thing about this situation because our tires are brand new with a total of 30 miles on them (yes 30 miles). We tell him that the tires are brand new and cannot possibly show uneven wear after only 30 miles to which he has no reply and simply stumbles over his words, at this point we realize that he is simply trying to get us to once again have an unnecessary repair done at their shop! Once he recovers a little bit from the tires he hits us w/ the total bill for the oil change is $137! I was dumbfounded...we were under the impression that this needed to be done and was a part of the original rebuild costs, he informs us that no it is not and says that he can do away with the labor costs and that we will only be required to pay $67 for the oil.
We have been waiting for several days for the shop manager to return our calls about getting the oil charge refunded to us, the service guy said that it would likely be refunded and yet no one calls us.
Please avoid this shop at all costs or you will probably be in for a nightmare of paying for something that isn't necessary.
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trmn8r on 07/14/2011:
An unfortunate story regarding the failure to diagnose the symptom correctly.
As far as the oil change, I am not sure why you assumed that would be covered under the original repair - it is a separate procedure carried out at a later time, after the new internal parts have been broken it.
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A Total Ripoff
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My check engine light was on, so I decided to take advantage of Aamco's advertised "free" check engine diagnostic.
I took my car to the Aamco on Rte. 27 in New Brunswick, NJ. After the experience that I had, I can only say that if my car broke down directly in front of that Aamco, I would immediately have it towed to almost any other mechanic.
I received a call telling me that there were 2 codes, and the only way they could determine what was wrong was to do a deeper diagnostic. They told me that driving the car would result in additional damage to the engine, so I allowed them to find out what was wrong...Meanwhile, I rented a car to get to and from work.
A few days later, they told me that they had had to pull the heads to diagnose the problem and that I needed a new engine. They gave me an estimate of $6,500.00 to replace mine. I told them to put the car back together so that I could pick it up.
My car is a 2002 Toyota Celica with approximately 160,000 miles on it. The Kelly Blue Book trade in value is $ 4,100.00. Clearly it marked no sense to install a new engine!!
I called several times trying to get my car, and a printout of the diagnostic. I asked to speak to the mgr, and was put on hold and thern cut off. I called back and was told that the mgr was on another phone and he would call me back. I waited more than 1/2 hour and called again, and was told that the reason it was taking so long was that they were trying to find a more affordable repair alternative. I asked, "Did I ask you to find an alternative repair?" The person who had answered the phone said, "Well if you're going to be nasty..." and hung up on me. It took a call to Aamco corporate headquarters to get a call back, and the Customer relations person there assured me that the dealer had promised to give me an itemized bill and the diagnostic.
My daughter-in-law picked the car up for me and was presented with a bill @ $518.00. She was told that to determine exactly what was wrong, they would have had to take the engine apart. (Isn't that what they said they had done?). What purported to be a detailed diagnostic said: Best guess is a cracked pistion; and the itemized bill just said: Labor..$518.00.
I have since checked with two other mechanics. They both immediately said that:
1) There is no need to take the heads off to diagnose the problem, and that they would NEVER take the heads off of an engine of that age and mileage to diagnose a problem because it would be almost impossible to put it back together without actually repairing it. and,
2) The normal cost of a "check engine light" diagnostic is at most $ 79.00.
My regular mechanic now has the car. He says it DOES NOT appear that Aamco took the heads off. They most likely just did the "check engine light" diagnostic which is supposed to be FREE!
New Brunswick Aamco charged me $518.00 for absolutely nothing!!!
If you value your check book and your car, STAY AWAY FROM AAMCO!!!
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trmn8r on 05/13/2011:
What were the two codes?
gostrider on 05/22/2011:
I feel your pain. AAMCO is the worst!!!!!
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Charged for repair that wasn't needed
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ORLANDO,, FLORIDA -- My name is Mesha Coley from Orlando, Florida and I need help. I took my car to AAMCO Transmission on 5527 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL. 32808 on 02/18/11 for jerking problems when I put my car in drive and reverse. Stanley the representative for this location called me back on the 18th and told me it was my transmission and it needed to be rebuilt. I specially asked Stan will this fix the jerking problem and he said yes. So I told him to go ahead and fix the problem and Stanley told me the total out the door would be $2,193.08 (not knowing that he works on commission). I then picked up my car on the 02/23/11 and was told by Stanley that the car would do a little jerking, for most of the soft and hard parts were replaced he also told me to bring it back in 10 to 15 days to get it rechecked. On Friday just two days later my car started the same exact jerking that it was doing when I first took it in. I immediately called Stan and he said to bring it in. I took my car in on 03/01/11 and a few hours later I called Stan for him to tell me it's not my transmission and that it is natural for it to jerk or that it could my engine at this point but he wasn't sure. I explain to Stan that my car is not supposed to jerk and that if it was not my transmission then did you so call rebuild it? and if was my engine why didn't you fix my engine. I took my car to them for jerking problems and not transmission problems.
Stan then got irate with me and told me that my transmission was going bad anyway and that I would need one rebuilt and or replaced soon. Stan stated that my transmission was slipping and when they drove it was slipping in third gear. How would they know that as to my car shifts into third gear at about 80 miles! Did they ride my car down Colonial drive going 80? So I went to get my car that evening of the 1st and I showed Stan and the mechanic the jerking and Stan then tells me "oh that is a problem and we will fix it". So Stan said for me to bring my car back on 03/02/11 and they would fix it. I took my car back on 03/02/11 @ about 9:15 am. So from that point I called cooperate and spoke with Mike the consumer support manager on 03/02/11 and explain to him what was going on and he stated that he would call them and call me back..
Mike did call me right back at about 10:15 am and told me that they were working on my car and would find and fix the problem. From that point I didn't here from the shop so I called at 12:30 pm and Stan told me that they were still trying to find the problem and that he would call me back. I explain to Stan that I didn't have any other source of transportation and what was I supposed to do. Stan told me to let them find the problem and that he would call me back. As of 4:00 pm I didn't here from them so I called Mike back and he ask had I heard from them and I told him know I haven't and I told Mike again what was I supposed to do without a car and out of $2,193.08 dollars. Mike told me that he didn't know....Mike said that he would call them and call me back. I have disputed the charge, put in a claim with BBB. What else can I do? Can you please help me?
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bcd on 03/02/2011:
You have been cheated. I hope the dispute you mentioned is in reference to a credit card charge.
trmn8r on 03/02/2011:
Your car goes into third gear at 80 mph? I've never heard of that.
I would either be sure that the shop was reputable to move forward with a $2000+ repair, or get a second opinion prior to proceeding. Good luck.
ok4now on 03/02/2011:
Your first mistake was taking your car to AAMCO and letting Stan even touch it. They took you for a ride big time. I would also contact your State Attorney General and file a complaint for fraud. These people are playing you. Thank goodness you put this on a C.C. and can dispute it. Otherwise you would probably be out the money. Keep us posted with the results. Good luck.
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WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA -- Last spring, I was having trouble with my vehicle skipping and jerking when it took off. I took it to the Aamco Transmissions shop on University Parkway in Winston-Salem, NC for to have a "free" diagnostic test done. Manager [snip] contacted me later that day and informed me that I had some "internal transmission problems." He said he needed to do an internal diagnostic test to be sure what exactly these illusive problems entailed. The internal test cost nearly $500 and required the transmission to be removed from the car. In my naivety, I trusted the manager's words and agreed to have the work performed. [snip] advised me that he would help me negotiate the warranty for the car to have the work covered. This was a Friday afternoon. I asked if I could come and pick the car up and bring it back the following Monday, as the shop was closed on the weekends, but [snip] said he couldn't promise it would be covered by the warranty if driven off the lot, and strongly advised me not to move it. Around closing time that evening, we discovered that my car was not covered under warranty and I made the decision to have the internal diagnostic test done. I was told that work might begin as early as the next day.
Upon leaving the shop that evening, it took one phone call for me to encounter someone who had had a negative experience with the very same shop. I was cautioned not to trust the company, and to recover my car right away. I immediately called the shop--this was about 10 minutes after I had left. My call was forwarded to a voicemail (the manager and owner take turns answering calls after hours).
I left a message rescinding my permission to repair the car and imploring the recipient, whom I later discovered was [snip], the owner of the establishment, to return the call. Subsequent phone calls yielded no response.
The next morning around 8:00 a.m., I traveled to the shop in hopes of encountering a mechanic who could release my vehicle. When I found no one on the premises, I again called the shop number, this time getting [snip] in the flesh. [snip] apologized profusely, saying that [snip] was out of town and he was not sure he would be able to get in touch with him. While [snip] told me he "wished he could help" me, his hands were tied, he said. There was nothing he could do. He promised to keep calling [snip] and leaving voice messages. I wrote two notes to the mechanics at the shop and posted them on the front and bay doors, as advised by [snip] (when pressed).
I returned to the shop later that afternoon and observed that my car had been moved on the risers; my notes had obviously been ignored.
That Monday morning, I called the shop only to learn that my transmission had been removed, despite my pleas to suspend its service. I was told by [snip] that no one had seen my notes.
Desperate to recover my car and avoid incurring any further costs, I agreed to pay the exorbitant amount of $400 in labor fees that [snip] said he could not avoid charging me. No internal diagnostic test had been performed, I was told, and so in essence, I paid $400 for the right to take my car back.
Feeling unsettled by the way the whole situation occurred and by the way that [snip] virtually begged me to leave the car in his care, I drove straight to a mechanic that I trusted to have it checked out.
Within minutes, my mechanic discovered that the shifter cable on my transmission had been snapped and was replaced with plastic zip ties.
Furious, I returned to the shop to confront [snip], who was unmoved by my anger and seemed largely unsurprised by my findings. He goaded me and told me to "sue him" if I saw fit. He said that he would fix the part, but I no longer trusted his word or the work of his mechanics.
After much investigation, I tracked [snip] down and discovered that he was the owner of the shop. [snip] never apologized for what happened to me and offered little assistance or concern, saying only that he would "talk to" [snip].
I later called the corporate office, only to find them equally unhelpful. Weeks of phone calls to every conceivable person led only to the conclusion I had reached on my own: my only option was to allow the shop to replace the part.
The part has been on back order since February and I am still awaiting my repair. I later learned that my all my transmission needed was a $12 gasket, which my non-mechanic boyfriend discovered by simply crawling underneath the car and looking.
This is the worst customer service experience I have ever had, by far. I am not a wealthy woman, and this experience has been the source of great emotional strain and angst for me. I have lost my faith in businesses and still get a sick feeling in my stomach every time I pass the shop. It is my hope that sharing my story will spare some other trusting soul the unrest I still endure.
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Anonymous on 08/27/2008:
Unfortunately, this is the way with several mechanic shops today. Especially if they see that a woman is coming in alone. They see that as an opportunity to charge you for work you don't need. I would recommend that next time, when you go to a mechanic, to bring your boyfriend with you if you can. I always bring my dad with me, or at least have him call the mechanic before I go over there. But I digress.
I think it would be a good idea for you to contact an attorney. You say that you have proof that the other mechanic saw the cable ties, right? If that's so, maybe you can get them to refund you the money for losses. I wish you the best of luck.
moneybags on 08/27/2008:
Contact your DA and ask about aconsumer fraud unit. This is a great criminal case for them (set up a sting) and/or contact 20/20 or 60 Minutes! Also contact the State Attorney General's office. Again-consumer fraud.
vermont patriot on 08/28/2008:
so typical of aamco...STAY AWAY FROM THESE CHAIN REPAIR SHOPS!!!!!!!
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Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Hi All
I'd like to build a pair of wheels.
I've read Sheldon Brown, and found some 'BikeTube' vids on YouTube, so I've got a rough idea of what's involved. I'm reasonably mechanically competent, fairly patient, and know that it will take time.
Anybody here built their own wheels? How did it go? Anybody care to shed any advice on whether a semi-aero rim (Mavic CXP 33 or similar) are less likely to go out of round than a trad rim like an Open Pro?
Looking to build solid rims to use on a CX/commuter bike, so toughness trumps lightness this time round.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Take your time, don't be upset if you take a few go's at it to get it right. Got a mate who's been trying to do it and he has attempted the same build I think about 3 times so far. Always seems to make a mistake, though in fairness being supplied with the wrong spokes didn't help his first attempt. That was hilarious. Second attempt, he forgot to cross the spoke correctly, so 3rd times a charm. He's riding them now and seems happy.
When you get good at it though it is very satisfying. A good hand built wheel will be good from the get go and almost never require attention until you retire it for whatever reason (or it implode it with a derailleur ).
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong.
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The most important thing to remember is the reason why you wanted to take the task on yourself.
If its to learn more and enjoy the experience, either way your going to learn something. Even if its just about general truing of the wheel. The practice spinning each of those spoke nipples is definitely going to help in the future when doing minor truing with knowing which direction is tightening etc.
If its to design the wheel the way you want it then you can definitely give it a go. You can choose the exact parts you need and take your time.
There is no doubt that there may be some frustrating times especially if you need to start again, but just make sure you've got everything all laid out neatly and that your not doing it rushed or when your tired.
Enjoy the moment,
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I did wheelbuilding course with BikeWise last year to simply learn how to do it, not with any specific intent on building my own wheels. It was a hands on course, so we actually went through the theory at the same time as we built the wheel (a rear wheel).
Recently, the hub on my CX commuter bike suffered the second failure since I got it (6 months prior!). Since the previous repair had cost me $35, and this failure was most likely going to cost me a new Axle, bearings & Freehub body, I just thought I would replace the hub myself and rebuild on the same rim.
So, I bought a basic Deore XT 6-Bolt Disc Hub and bought a new set of spokes and laced it to the existing Open Pro rim (36 Spokes). Other than one loose spoke in the first two weeks of riding it, the rebuilt wheel has been rock solid. Not bad for my first attempt building on my own.
I currently have a new set of 36H Open Pro Rims and some Hope Pro 2 Evo Hubs waiting for me to order some spokes and build up a new CX Commuter wheelset. I'll then use my current set of wheels as spares. I also bought another pair of Deore XT 6-Bolt Disc Hubs so that I can build an off-road set based around my old A719 rims.
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Read Sheldon, watch YouTube, attempt. Re-read Sheldon, watch YouTube again, attempt, repeat...success.
I rebuilt a couple of wheels to upgrade to disc hubs. Did it to see if I could as well as save money. if I was in a hurry for the wheels it would have been very frustrating, but I knew that I was going to mess it up and so when I did I just started again. I think on the first wheel I had three attempts to. Get the lacing right before tensioning the wheels. The second wheel took two attempts. Tensioning and Truing was also a drawn out process, but I was using old rims which weren't all that flash to start with. The wheels are still running now so I'd call it a successful learning experience. I'll do it again in the future if I need to, but not for race wheels because I know I can rebuild a wheel, but I'm not very good at it. I didn't have a Truing stand, only the inverted bike and cable tie method which was fine for me.
I had trued wheels previously so that helped a bit. Have a go, what's the worst thing that could happen?
There is always the option to lace it yourself and then get your LBS to tension and true for you.
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The one thing I have always read as being absolutely crucial is to squeeze the wheels to release any built up tension between the spokes.
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As all the above have said if you're just going to do it once.
If you are going to head down the path of building all your wheels from now on, then invest in "The Art of Wheelbuilding" by Gerd Schraner. Best and simplest book ever on wheel building.
Buy good quality tools. If you can't afford a good quality truing stand, make one. Make it sturdy. Plenty of resources online for this.
Lastly, you can use the online spoke calculator at the DT Swiss website. I usually add 1mm to their calculated spoke lengths though.
Good luck, and enjoy the learning process. There is something very fulfilling in building a good set of wheels.
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Buy this ebook for £9. http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php .
Practice on an old wheel if you have one.
Best advice I can give is don't rush, be patient and consistent with your technique.
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+1 for the Musson book.
I've built a few wheels, and it is VERY SATISFYING. Ain't that hard either
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+2 for the Musson book, it's quite practical rather than theoretical, so it's perfect for the first wheel build.
I built laced DT Swiss 585 rims to 32H 105 hubs using DT Swiss 2.0/1.8 spokes. I used my bike as the truing stand using zip ties for feelers.
I practice-laced the whole wheel first before doing a final lacing to make sure I got everything right, including hub label and rim label alignment. Unfortunately I buggererd up the rim label alignment on the rear I had laced and tightened, so I just left it.
Only tips are take your time, pay attention and always when truing only adjust a little at a time.
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Thanks for all the pointers, wisdom and encouragement so far.
Would I be right in thinking that a semi-aero rim will be stronger, due to its construction, and therefore easier to make/keep round?
By the same token, would a semi-aero rim be a bad choice if I ever venture off tarred roads, as the rim's strength may make for an uncompliant ride. Or am I putting the cart several city blocks ahead of the course.
To turn this rambling post into a coherent question: Mavic CXP 33 or Open Pro?
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Takes a bit more than squeezing
Check the below video at about 2:20 to see how Pro-Lite do it.
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Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Interesting vid, though I'm not sure what soaking the nipples in oil for two days is supposed to achieve.
For the OP, another vote here for the Musson book and methods. I have built several pairs of wheels using it and will be building another set next month.
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Oh oh, here we go again ....
Re rim strength and keeping it true. Typically (not always), a heavier rim will be stronger and easier to true, but a wrong approach can stuff any rim up.
Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Haha, yes please not again.
In alot of cases a deeper rim will be stronger and stiffer than a shallow rim, but this can also change depending on rim material, wall thickness, spoke sizing, hub spacing...
Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
I rebuilt my old rear wheel over the past few months. It's a bashed up Campagnolo rim on a 1990's Shimano Ultegra hub.
It took me a while to get it right, but if I can neatly summarise what my months of toil and effort taught me, they are
1) Even spoke tension is the key. Try not to adjust at a point location using a single spoke. Make small adjustments to many spokes rather than a big adjustment to just one or two.
2) Spoke wind-up. Make sure you dip the spoke threads in a light oil (e.g. linseed oil) to prevent spoke wind-up. I also put a little bit of grease on the outside of the nipple where it meets the rim. Some people regard this as overkill, but it works for me.
3) The non-drive side must have sufficient tension to stop unthreading itself. You'll find out by trial and error what this is
4) The Park tool tension meter was the final piece in the puzzle for me. This gave a good value of 'absolute' tension, i.e. how tight a spoke should be. Relative tension can be easily determined by feel and sound if you have a musical ear. I also used a few iPhone guitar tuning apps.
The wheelbuilding thread on weight weenies is a great source of information as well.
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Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Ha! Nice. I might give that a go, see if it helps any.
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You watched the whole video and thats all you got out of it?
I think we've been here before and everyone agreed that 10 seconds or 2-days would probably yield the same result
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+2 - good guide - others like Jobst just add to the knowledge base. Roger's book is a good practical start.
Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Some rims describe themselves as 'rim brake', others as 'disc brake' compatible.
For those in the know, how important is the distinction? Is it largely a marketing thing, or is this something that I need to pay attention to in my rim choice?
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Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Obviously I've missed a thread pertaining to oil and nipples somewhere
It sticks out because it's such an odd thing to do. Other than that it's an interesting video showing what one company's industrial wheel building is like. That's interesting, as I say, but ultimately doesn't really help me in my wheel building too much.
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If you are building for disc brakes it is largely irrelevant, but disc specific rims cannot be used with rim brakes as they lack the machined side wall (or if carbon no brake area) which the brakes press against to slow the rotation of the wheel.
If the same rim has both variants they are usually described as MSW for rims and non-MSW for discs. Classic example is the Velocity Deep V rims which comes in both variants.
See first M entry on Sheldon's site for further explanation.
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Thanks Reman - that makes sense.
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Re: Wheel Building - How Dumb an Idea?
Modern folk will tell you that a rim brake must be used on a welded rim that has had its braking surface ground back to a nice even flat surface to ensure perfect contact with the brake pads.
Old timers will tell you that rims used to be pinned to a tang that kept the rim laterally (reasonably) true but frequently had a gap of 1mm or so at the join that would close as tension was put onto the spokes. If the join did not line up perfectly it might be filed smooth, otherwise the brake pads would be used to wear the braking surface smooth. Or if the braking surfaces were not parallel, then the pads would wear until they met the rim fully.
In theory rims designed for disc brakes could be made with thinner walls to make them lighter, I suspect that the manufacturers don't bother at the lower end of the market, rather they simply don't waste money machining the braking surfaces to be flat and parallel in order to make them 'rim brake' compatible. If you are not buying 300g rims then I would feel comfortable using them with rim brakes. I am less familiar with painted surfaces but my experience is that anodising will wear off and provide a suitable braking surface within a short space of time. A couple of long/steep descents in the rain with the brakes on will sort that out.
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A lot of disc specific rims these days aren't deep enough in the sidewall for a brake track.
Another tick for the Musson book, I soak my nipples too
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Finally, a finished quilt.
I am really pleased with how it turned out. It was fun to make something so scrappy. (I think I say that every time.) I am currently finishing the pattern for the store. I will probably list it in my etsy shop too, if anyone is interested. This design doesn't require a degree in quantum physics, but sometimes it's just nice to let someone else do the math, you know?
The backing wasn't what I would choose if it was for me, but it's what we had two bolts of at the store and it will sell if people see it on a sample. (We have sold some REALLY ugly fabric that way. It's amazing how many people think if the 'professionals' choose it, it must be the only right choice.)
I had really hoped to get a darker turquoise for the binding, but we just couldn't find the right thing. So we ordered an Amy Butler solid, knowing it would coordinate with the rest of the quilt. This color is called Mist. Fancy. It creates a more subtle look, but still gives some contrast. I really love that color on it's own. It reminds me of my grandma- kind of old and vintage-y looking. Would go perfectly with some vintage sheets I've been hording.
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I love the colors of your quilt. And I actually really like the backing too! Good job and I know it will sell like hotcakes.ReplyDelete
The quilt is wonderful! Doesn't it feel good to have it done?ReplyDelete
great job! so pretty!!!ReplyDelete
Your quilt is lovely-just the way it is! Well done!ReplyDelete
Love. It. :)ReplyDelete
Um, now you have to show the backing. Like, the full backing (not just that eensy glimpse).ReplyDelete
And speaking of- can I email you about ordering some extra fabric to swap out some patterns in Mr. Roboto? Am crushing on the star fabrics HARD and I wanted to try and make the backing out of them as opposed to the planets....
What a great quilt. I love the scrappiness of it and the brown border is perfect for it. Nicely Done!ReplyDelete
Amy, I love the quilt. Your work always has a clean feel. how is the sale going... should I be dropping by? cheers, CalliReplyDelete
Wonderful...so calming and fresh!:) Just curious...do you know how many different prints you used in that quilt?ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I love those Amy Butler fabrics. Do you get to keep the quilts you make for the store?ReplyDelete
Such a cute quilt... I just LOVE those colors! ;)ReplyDelete
The colors are great! I love the little and big squares. Scrumptious!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I love that the centers of the squares are different sizes. And I love that backing fabric! It's one of my favorites from that line! : )ReplyDelete
Oh Amy it's fantastic! I love it!ReplyDelete
Awesome job.
I would love to know how to go about getting the pattern for this. It is beautiful.ReplyDelete
Lovely job and fabulous colours,ReplyDelete
I love that quilt!! Any chance you're going to sell it as a kit? I'd be VERY interested!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous quilt!ReplyDelete
This is lovely! And incidentally, that backing fabric was the only one I bought from Daisy Chain :) (I think it's very versatile!)ReplyDelete
sneaky sneaky selling tactic! :)ReplyDelete
Love it! I especially like the movement created by the different size inners and borders in each block.ReplyDelete
it's so beautiful, amy! good for you!ReplyDelete
Lovely colours and pattern! Such a wonderful finish!!ReplyDelete
Amy...the quilt is beautiful--the whole thing! I would be interested in the pattern, definitely! Thank you for sharing this with us!ReplyDelete
I love this quilt!ReplyDelete
Love all these colors/prints together and I will never get enough squares :) Love it!ReplyDelete
Its wonderful Amy. It is just absolutely stunning. What a work of love and work of art. Good for you.ReplyDelete
I totally will buy the pattern! Let me know when it is available!ReplyDelete
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WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Argo" blends biting humor with nail-biting tension.
Jason Fraley, WTOP film critic
WASHINGTON - They say art imitates life. But no matter how hard Hollywood development execs try, they can't plan for a breaking news event happening a month before their film is released. Thus the zeitgeist has grabbed "Argo," chillingly coinciding with last month's tragic attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Viewers will be unable to shake those memories as they watch the movie's opening scene, which uses archival footage to recreate the storming of the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979, when 52 Americans were held for 444 days.
What follows is a story that's too good to be true, except that it absolutely is, based on the book "Master of Disguise" by former CIA agent and current Maryland resident Tony Mendez and the ensuing Wired Magazine article by Joshuah Bearman.
It tells Mendez's true story of freeing six American diplomats, who escaped out the backdoor of the U.S. embassy and hid in the Canadian embassy in Tehran. His idea? Pretend he's from Hollywood visiting Iran to scout desert locations for a new sci-fi blockbuster called "Argo." The diplomats will pretend they're part of his film crew, and leave with him on a plane back to the United States.
This stranger-than-fiction tale was not declassified until 1997, so you can imagine the appeal for screenwriter Chris Terrio and producers Ben Affleck, George Clooney ("Syriana") and Grant Heslov ("Good Night and Good Luck"), who used Istanbul as a stand-in for Tehran.
The film provides a rare blend of nail-biting suspense and first-rate comedy. The R-rated laughs are laced with profanity, especially their running joke, "Argo f*ck yourself."
Hats off to Alan Arkin ("Little Miss Sunshine"), who plays the film's fake producer ("If we're gonna make a fake movie, it's gonna be a fake hit"), and John Goodman ("The Big Lebowski"), who plays legendary special effects wizard John Chambers ("So you want to come to Hollywood an act like a big shot without actually doing anything? You'll fit right in"). Chambers was recruited after winning an honorary Oscar for his work in "Planet of the Apes" (1968). If you check his filmography, you'll notice a three-year gap between 1977-1980, when he was coordinating with the CIA on the "Argo" project.
Meanwhile, the suspense is driven by Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") as Mendez's CIA boss, Victor Garber ("Titanic") as the Canadian Ambassador risking his life to provide the Americans sanctuary, and the supporting cast of six diplomats, whose in-fighting rivals the jury in "12 Angry Men."
As for the lead role, Affleck casting himself as Mendez reminds me of the bizarre casting of Charlton Heston as the Latino lead in Orson Welles' noir classic "Touch of Evil" (1958). Be that as it may, Affleck effectively carries the film as the workaholic spy estranged from his wife and son. I'm beginning to think he's more talented as a storyteller than as an actor, from co-writing "Good Will Hunting" (1997) to directing "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) and "The Town" (2010). Affleck may soon pull a Redford and shift almost exclusively behind the camera, as "Argo" figures to earn him a directing nomination.
His pacing here is masterful, using parallel action to cut between (a) diplomats boarding an airplane in Tehran, (b) Iran's skeptical security staff reviewing their documents, (c) a ringing phone in Los Angeles as Arkin and Goodman wait for a film set to finish shooting. I haven't felt this much tension over exit visas since "Casablanca" (1942).
The editing by Oscar-nominated editor William Goldberg ("Heat") is precise, using clever transitions, like a spinning ball to a spinning Led Zeppelin record, which highlights a classic rock soundtrack of Van Halen and Dire Straits to complement the tense score by Oscar-nominated composer Alexandre Desplat ("The King's Speech," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button").
Affleck also pulls symbolism from Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto ("Brokeback Mountain," "Amores Perros") to subconsciously show how Mendez is the calm amidst the storm. During the diplomats' "location scouting" trip, the fake film crew's van is swarmed by protesters banging on the windows. Prieto shoots the uneasy diplomats with a shaky, handheld camera, while shooting Affleck with a static camera, likely achieved with a waiter tray device in the passenger window.
Most impressively, Affleck knows how to visually express his themes through the juxtaposition of images. One second, he shows Iranian citizens devouring Kentucky Fried Chicken. The next, he shows a man hanged to death from a construction crane. In just two shots, he reminds us of the Shah's pre-revolution westernization of Iran, then drives home the hard-line oppression of Ayatollah Khomeini, whose portrait features prominently in the background throughout the film.
If there is one minor flaw, it comes during an "all is lost" montage of Affleck drinking away his demons in a hotel room. The scene feels slightly rushed, a little cliche, and pales in comparison to Martin Sheen's alcoholic hotel meltdown in "Apocalypse Now" (1979), which Hollywood produced the same year as the "Argo" mission.
Indeed, the specter of 70s Hollywood drips from every frame, opening with the old school Warner Bros logo from the '70s and ending with a tracking shot across "Star Wars" action figures. Affleck includes a dialogue reference to "Network" (1976), teletype shots reminiscent of "All the President's Men" (1976), magazine ads for "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979) and Arkin bouncing a ball like Steve McQueen in "The Great Escape" (1963). It's fitting that Mendez's epiphany should come while remotely watching a TV movie with his son. It's a reminder that movies are not merely an escape for mankind; they are the epitome of our childlike creativity.
Whether "Argo" will be mentioned in the same breath as those aforementioned classics remains to be seen, but in the initial adrenaline rush, it sure feels possible.
"Depicting somebody going into Tehran at that time with all these hostages being held and the clock is ticking, that was an incredibly tense time," said CIA veteran Peter Earnest, head of the International Spy Museum in Washington, which showed "Argo" to its members Thursday night.
"It was also an incredibly tense time in Washington, and some movies do a better job than others in capturing the tension of the negotiations between the White House, the CIA and the State Department," Earnest said. "Many of the films take off on the theme that there's something rotten in the agency, some guy has deceived everybody ... that there's some sort of cabal."
"Argo" is the opposite of such "conspiracy" films. Its CIA is heroic, not mischievous, but the heroism derives from gutsy, creative individuals who rally against skeptical superiors. It's nice to have a "feel good" CIA thriller for a change. While conspiracy angles can be brilliant, like Matt Damon's "The Bourne Trilogy" (2002-2007), they've been done so many times that many are predictable.
Case in point, last weekend I caught Denzel Washington's "Safe House" (2012) on Redbox, and the experience was night and day compared to "Argo." While "Safe House" bounced from action sequence to action sequence, "Argo" actually backed its thrills with compelling characters and a fascinating storyline. Who knew this film about a fake movie could make other spy thrillers seem so fake?
It's no surprise that "Argo" killed at the Toronto Film Festival and has picked up some Best Picture buzz. The trailer plays Aerosmith's "Dream On" for a reason. Amidst the cynicism surrounding the Libyan bloodshed and Iranian nuclear threats, audiences are craving a human success story, where for a brief moment in 1979, the height of Washington intelligence met the height of Hollywood imagination to perform an impossible, patriotic act.
Dream On, Hollywood
★ ★ ★ ★
The above rating is based on a 4-star scale. Read more from WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley by clicking "Fraley on Film" under the "Living" tab above, following @JasonFraleyWTOP on Twitter, and checking out his blog, The Film Spectrum.


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The Baylor University Heritage Club was established in 1977 as a way to honor those who attended Baylor fifty years ago or more. All alumni are eligible, even if you did not graduate from Baylor.
Members are honored with a Heritage Club celebration held on campus each spring. Much like a Homecoming designed especially for older graduates, it includes interesting programs, campus tours, and lots of opportunities for fellowship. The highlight of the three-day event is a special presentation of "Golden Anniversary" diplomas or certificates to the fifty-year class, followed by a gala banquet that evening where "Diamond Anniversary" diplomas or certificates are presented to members of the seventy-five year class. Regional Heritage Clubs are also offered in some areas, and the Baylor Alumni Network will gladly work with interested alums to establish a club in your area.
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The dangers of gulping caffeine
WTOP's Paula Wolfson reports
Paula Wolfson, wtop.com
WASHINGTON - With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix and gum on the market, companies are getting creative in catering to Americans' caffeine cravings.
One of the newest energy-enhanced items to hit grocery shelves is Mountain Dew Kickstart, a breakfast drink from PepsiCo Inc. The drink -- a 16-ounce can with more caffeine than a typical soda, but less than a Starbucks grande coffee -- is being marketed as a way to get a boost at the start of the day.
In the U.S., 80 percent of adults consume caffeine every day, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But health experts say there is no harm in drinking a cup or two of coffee.
"Caffeine itself is not harmful in lower doses," Scott Shapiro, assistant professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine.
But how much is too much?
For most healthy adults, the Mayo Clinic recommends consuming no more than 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine. That's the equivalent of two 12-ounce cups of regular coffee or four cans of soda.
However, for people who have to have a couple of venti coffees or several energy drinks, the risk of health problems increases.
"The concern with caffeine is very large doses, and individuals who don't normally drink it," Shapiro says.
Too much caffeine can cause insomnia, irritability, stomach upset and rapid heartbeat. The side effects are most worrisome in young people, especially those with underlying heart problems who may not have been diagnosed.
The FDA is investigating possible links between caffeine-fortified energy drinks after several people died after consuming Monster Energy Drink.
Meanwhile, the family of a Maryland teen is suing Monster Beverage, claiming that 14-year-old Anais Fournier died of cardiac arrest after drinking two 24-ounce cans of Monster drinks in a 24-hour period. Monster Beverage says a blood test was not conducted to confirm that the girl died of "caffeine toxicity."
Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, says there are several reasons to be concerned about energy drinks.
Beside the large amounts of caffeine, there are other ingredients in the beverages, and it is not known how they all interact, Jacobson says. Energy drinks, unlike coffee, also are usually gulped, and the stimulants enter the bloodstream in a short period of time.
"There may be some consequences from consuming that -- the gulps of the energy drink -- very quickly," says Jacobson, who emphasizes that more research is needed.
Jacobson says there needs to be more consistency in the way energy drinks are regulated and better labeling that clearly displays the amount of caffeine in each bottle, can or vial.
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To Jacobson, new caffeinated beverages like Kickstart, are just another way to get consumers to buy soft drinks.
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See the caffeine content in popular coffee drinks below.
|Serving Size
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|Starbucks Coffee
|venti, 20 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Coffee
|grande, 16 fl. oz.
|Panera Frozen Mocha
|16.5 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Coffee
|tall, 12 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Caffè Americano
|grande, 16 fl. oz.
|Panera Coffee
|regular, 16.8 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino
|venti, 24 fl. oz.
|Dunkin' Donuts Coffee
|medium, 14 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Caffè Mocha
|grande, 16 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Iced Coffee
|grande, 16 fl. oz.
|Maxwell House Ground Coffee100% Colombian, Dark Roast, Master Blend, or Original Roast
|2 Tbs., makes 12 fl. oz.
|Dunkin' Donuts Cappuccino
|large, 20 fl. oz.
|StarbucksCaffè Latte, Cappuccino, or Caramel Macchiato
|grande, 16 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Espresso
|doppio, 2 fl. oz.
|Keurig Coffee K-Cup, all varieties
|1 cup, makes 8 fl. oz.
|Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee
|2 tsp., makes 12 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee, can
|15 fl. oz.
|Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
|venti, 24 fl. oz.
|Starbucks VIA House Blend Instant Coffee
|1 packet, makes 8 fl. oz.
|McDonald's Coffee
|large, 16 fl. oz.
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