Jim Seibert Automotive
2 Cinchris Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014, us
(513) 874-2284
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About this shop
- Hours
- Specialties
- Happily gives binding estimates
- Loaners
- No
- Notes
Score card
They are always honest | 4.0/5 |
They are competent | 4.0/5 |
Their repair price is reasonable | 1.0/5 |
They complete the work in a timely manner | 5.0/5 |
They respond well when they screw something up | 2.0/5 |
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs | 5.0/5 |
They treat male and female customers in the same manner | N/A |
They are always honest | 4.0/5 |
I would use this mechanic again | N/A |
I would recommend this mechanic to others | N/A |
They fix the problem the first time | 4.0/5 |
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood | 5.0/5 |
The hours of operation are convenient for customers | 4.0/5 |
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) | N/A |
Reviews
Jul 13, 2011
My Wife's Volkswagen SUV had engine misfirings, I tried
cleaning the air sensor but that didn't help. We took it over
to Jim Seibert's Automotive on the recommendation of a close
friend. We were happy they were able to take us so quickly,
and the labor costs sounded reasonable (181 dollars for
spark plugs, wires, air filter swap, and an oil change).
Picked the car up and paid, but when I later showed the bill
to some colleagues they told me it seemed high. The Ignition
coils cost me 72 bucks a piece. I did a quick search on the
part and found these things for 20 dollars, decided the
manufacturer part probably just costs more and called the
local VW dealer. They quoted me a price of 23 dollars and
change. I understand there's some markup for parts to help
the bottom line, I'm not expecting Amazon or even Autozone
prices, but a 50 dollar markup? For 6 cylinders, that's 300
dollars in their pocket, insane. They also charged 30 bucks
each for the spark plugs. Decided to give them a chance to
explain themselves, and the gentleman behind the counter
checked his computer, checked a binder behind the desk and
was happy to tell me, "Oh, we messed up, the price of the
plugs, they're only 10 a piece, and if you have your card, I
can refund you the 120 we overcharged." I asked about the
coils, and with a straight face, he told me, "That's the
standard markup". I asked if he was sure since that's a
200% markup from Volkswagen's price. He maintained it was
the "standard markup". Told him to keep the 120 bucks and
have a nice day, I don't negotiate with thieves.
Jun 09, 2013
- N/A
- Jim's Legacy
On behalf of the Seibert family, we apologize for your negative experience at Jim Seibert's Auto. Jim unfortunately passed away in June 2010, and things really aren't the same without him. It saddens me that his name is still associated with a business that is seemingly less than honest these days.

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