New Wave Auto Repair

Before doing business with Gary McCarthy at New Wave Auto Repair, I went to meet him and then did a background check and found BBB reports which scared me away. He has other bad reports on Unilocal too. :-(
Gary’s Affordable Auto Repair, Inc
View Additional Phone Numbers14813 Us Highway 19, Hudson, FL 34 667‑3354
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According to information in BBB files, it appears that the company is no longer in business. The phone numbers BBB had for this company are disconnected, and directory assistance does not have a listing for this company. BBB’s mail to this company has been returned as undeliverable. If you have an unresolved dispute with this company you may wish to seek legal advice. — See more at:

Many people believe that auto repair shops have always more often than not, have had a stigma for being less than honest. Gary Mccarthy at New Wave Cycles is no exception to the rule.
My experience with Gary Mccarthy led me to notify The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Services, and a consumer attorney. My lawyer was able to obtain records revealing the owner of New Wave Cycles had placed three liens on his customers’ titles, in order to confiscate and possess their cars for «unable to pay for repairs».
Three customers within 40 days. (November/​December 2012 — 2013)
In my case, in October Gary replaced a radiator for me for $ 652.64. The vehicle has been overheating and leaking coolant ever since his initial repair. After going through two more of Gary’s radiators he advised me for $ 89.00 he could diagnose more extensively in order to keep my vehicle from experiencing more expensive damages. I agreed to the $ 89.00. My very next conversation with Gary Mccarthy revealed that I owed him $ 1,400 to get the car back repaired and $ 750.00 to get it back un-​repaired, un-​fixed with engine parts in the rear of my hatch back, for parts he ordered and work that was currently being done. I never approved, authorized, or signed any paperwork. I only agreed to a $ 89.00 diagnostic. Then, I had to call New Wave Cycles to find out the result. Gary Mccarthy never called me back to let me know what he allegedly found. He just began «fixing my car». $ 1,400 worth apparently.
Before using New Wave Cycle please be aware of the Auto Repair Act. Dishonest mechanics rely on the fact that their customers are not aware of their rights and do not realize mechanics are held to a high standard by the state of Florida.
His overt violations are being looked into at this time, as my case is still pending. The sale of my vehicle will happen on his property in March 2013 unless or until the intervention takes place.
Gary Mccarthy’s incompetence in my original repair can only be matched by his dishonesty. New Wave Cycles has possibly found a way to make supplemental income in a down economy. Go outside the original estimate, over inflate the cost of repair, then seize the title, in order to own the car, due to customer not able to pay.
Karma is the cycle of moral cause and affect.
R.Patterson
Hudson, Fl

Gary had a coupon in a local flyer and I tried him for an oil change. They did a great job and it was just as quick as going to a fast lube joint. The price was under 20 dollars. He works on cars and boats and motorcycles. They even sell motorcycles if you are looking for one. I will come back for any other repairs I might need!