1 /5 Laquana McCoy: **⭐☆☆☆☆ I Feel Taken Advantage Of — Deeply Disappointed**
I’m heartbroken and angry after my recent experience with J & C Auto on Bright Star Rd. in Douglasville. I brought my car in to have the front bumper replaced, and was **never told** it would cost an additional $1,500–$2,000 to have it painted. I was in constant contact with Juan (owners son), and I totally feel as if he took advantage of me. When I arrived to pick my car up and saw that UGLY bumper, I was floored! And oh, he was VERY apologetic for "not telling me" the bumper came primed AFTER Id already paid them $1,100, but made zero effort, ZERO attempt to make it right and retain my business. He had the nerve to say out of his mouth, "Maam, we wanted to do our best to save you money and get your back to you as soon as possible." What??!!
I am no dummy. I know what primed means. I know that many exterior car part replacements come primed, which is why I texted Juan while they still had my car to request a quote to replace my passenger-side mirror and SPECIFICALLY asked for a bottom line that includes the cost to paint it which, by the way, was a ridiculous amount! He actually tried to tell me it was that expensive because they have to program it. Goodbye!
What hurts even more is that I truly believe I was treated differently — and unfairly — because I came in alone as a woman. I had taken my car here once before in 2024, but that time my ex-husband was with me. The difference was night and day: the communication was clear, the pricing was fair, and I felt respected. This time, I felt dismissed and misled, like I wasn’t taken seriously or worthy of the same transparency.
No one should be made to feel like they’re being taken advantage of because of their gender. I trusted this shop, and now I feel completely betrayed. Ladies, beware. Spend your hard-earned money at an auto shop that sees you, respects you, and wont prey on your ignorance or your wallet.
Do better, J & C Auto.