5 /5 Aaron Callow: The Guy here saved my life on a Friday afternoon at 4pm!!
I was traveling from Chicago to the corn fields (2-3hrs each way) to pick up family to take back to the city (to a hotel, my home is in Florida) I was on 88 and suddenly I started smoking intensely, I pulled over and inspected it. Recognized it was transmission fluid (no idea where it came from) but I let my van cool down then cautiously headed to a mech in Rock Falls (4 miles)
I was basically in a panic being in an unfamiliar area with no idea what level my van just broke and being late on a Friday didnt help my panic either. I went inside and spoke to someone and they were already into a project. I proceeded to inspect my van in hopes I could at least diagnose it.
A mechanic saw me inspecting it and came out to lend his Expertise (Which I was/am so very grateful for) We spent a solid 15 mins looking at it and discussing everything that led to this problem. He ultimately tightened two of my transmission coolant lines and topped off my transmission fluid. Thats where the transmission fluid came from and that allowed me to continue my journey. He left me with solid advice and the best of hopes. I am very grateful for his knowledge and the time he gave me, I cant thank him enough, regrettably I didnt get his name but he seemed as if he was the owner (I cant confirm that)
The INTEGRITY of that guy is what I look for in someone who works on my vehicles. I felt a trust while speaking with him that I dont get a lot.
Thank you to the guy who helped me and to the shop as a whole.
