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Review: I’ve used Hobson’s for years to service my cars but noticed declining service quality and rising prices since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that I decided to take my 2009 Toyota Matrix for an oil change, tire rotation, and AC recharge. I agreed to an AC diagnostic fee of $139.95, with no issues found, and an AC recharge fee of $145.00. Three days later I took the car for a ride to check the AC function. After an hour, the AC started blowing warm air again. On top of that, a hubcap fell off because the person who did the tire rotation did not reinstall them properly. I took the car back to Hobson’s to find out what was wrong since he had just diagnosed the Air Conditioner during my first visit. Mr. Hobson said the AC compressor was faulty and needed replacement. I’m not sure why the diagnostics did not find this issue, but I had him replace it. After the compressor was replaced I left the facility only to find the horn was not working so I immediately returned to Hobson’s to get that fixed. This raised major concerns about workmanship. Finally, a short week later, the vehicle overheated on a dangerously busy bridge due to a failed compressor pulley and broken fan belt. When this happened, I did not have the car towed back to Hobson’s for him to fix it due to a lack of trust and the poor workmanship Mr. Hobson and his staff performed during two prior visits. I decided to take the car to a different mechanic who was highly recommended. This mechanic found the issue with the new compressor was due to two bolts on the compressor head coming loose and wedging into the fan belt pulley causing the pulley to stop turning and belt breakage, which lead to overheating and coil pack damage. This was because Hobson’s replaced my compressor with a cheap Chinese part for which he charged $720.00. Similar compressors are available for under $175.00 on Amazon: AC Compressor Fit for Corolla 2009-2010 1.8L L4, Matrix 2009-2010, Matrix 2012-2012, xD 2008-2014, A/C Air Conditioning Compressors with Clutch Replace for 8831002370, 883

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Hobson's Auto Repair in Seminole

Auto Repair, Seminole FL 33772

9660 Seminole Blvd

Seminole, FL 33772

727-851-9838

We specialize in:

• Auto Repair
• A/C Service & Repair
• Brake Service
• Advanced Diagnostics
• Routine Maintenance

Hello! Welcome to Hobson's Auto Repair in Seminole. With 13 years in business, we are proud to be your local Automotive Repair experts. As the premier auto repair shop in Seminole, our highly trained automotive technicians take pride in all of their Auto Repair efforts.

Each and every one of our reliable specialists undergoes extensive automotive repair training, including advanced certification in A/C Service and Repair, Brake Service, Advanced Diagnostics, and Routine Maintenance. While preventative maintenance may be one of our specialties, our reputation has been built on our ability to solve all complex mechanical issues on your vehicle bumper to bumper.

No matter your vehicle needs, our team at Hobson's Auto Repair will be glad to provide trustworthy, honest, and reputable service. We are grateful to offer reliable vehicle care to Seminole residents, as well as those just driving through.

Category: Auto Repair & Service