READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO I bought a car from a used car dealer in Lebanon, Maine called AC Provos and took it to 3 G'S Tire & Auto Repair in Portland, Maine to be looked at. This is a review of both businesses and my experience with each. BOTH are bad and are unacceptable.After having the car looked at by 3 G'S, I was advised that the engine was leaking oil, the turbo was leaking oil, the transmission was leaking, there were some lights out. In addition 3 G'S advised that I had a wheel bearing going, tires were cupped and worn. Now, mind you, I had already replaced the front headlights because the passenger high beam was out. The synchro/blocker ring going into third gear must have been worn because I had to double clutch it to get it to go into third without grinding. The front right fender had been crunched in and that damage was undisclosed. There was snow on the car when I bought it so I didn't see it but the documentation indicated there was no major damage. Not true.OK, so needless to say, based on my experience with AC Provos and the car I would strongly recommend you do not go to AC Provos to buy a car.That being said, I had higher hopes for 3 G'S. In fact, I had written a previous review of 3 G'S giving them a 5-STAR rating. WHAT A MISTAKE! While I was still at AC Provos, the owner called 3 G'S and advised he was going to call the state. They argued on the phone and I was very uncomfortable. Well, a little while later AC Provos tells me that 3 G'S advised I had called the state. Now, why in god's name would 3 G'S tell AC Provos I called the state? That was a separate transaction and 3 G'S had no right to tell AC Provos that I called the state. And when I called 3 G'S the person who said he was the manager was very unprofessional. I wanted to let him know that he really shouldn't be passing on information from our transaction. All AC Provos needed was the repair order from 3 G'S. The manager started arguing with me that I shouldn't have passed information I got from them to AC Provos. Seriously? What a mess. You both are terrible and I hope you go out of business. As for me, I'm happy to take my business and my money somewhere else. I'm still shaking my head in disgust. I can't believe the way the "manager" spoke to me. Terrible!Oh, one more thing... The "manager" hung up on me and when I called back he told me he had called the state police. Haha hahaha. I said, "good and restated my address." I never cursed or threatened you. You've got thin skin, buddy. You were wrong. You had no right telling AC Provos that I had called the state of Maine about what I believed to be a car that should not have passed inspection. You obviously couldn't stand behind your diagnosis of the car after AC Provos threatened to call the state on you. Perhaps 3 G'S would rather I had purchased a car from them. Yeah, RIGHT!I asked to speak to the owner and you would not put me through. Very interesting.

I'm a 10 year veteran of the automotive industry. I work for a New Car dealership, but I trust 3G's Tire more than the new car technicians. In addition, even with my employee discount 3G's prices are still lower. If you've ever asked yourself, "Are there any genuinely honest auto repair shops out there anymore"? and the answer always seems to be a big NO. Even being in the auto business, I used to always be paranoid that I was being duped. I may know about cars but I don't know how to perform detailed repairs and wouldn't necessarily know many of the components. It was like I had found the light when I first worked with 3G's. The bottom line is that they are the most upfront, they are genuinely honest, they are fast, they do it right the first time, and they are the best value for any repair shop bar none. Don't be turned off by the outward appearance and the neighborhood. These guys are nothing by first class all the way!!

I have been taking my vehicles to the guys for more than 20 years and can't praise them enough. There have been occasions when I thought I needed brakes only to be told that all I needed was an adjustment, or thought I had big problems that ended up being small and inexpensive. I've had everything from oil changes to transmissions replaced over the years. I've send several friends to 3G's and they've all been treated equally as well. I've had decent cars and pieces of junk and have always been treated with respect, had things explained to me, and come away relieved that I as a woman have not been taken advantage of.

My entire family have been doing business with this garage for a long time. They are very professional and do a great job on our cars and trucks. They are fast and friendly. The prices are great. GOOD WORK! We have sent a lot of our friends and family to this garage and will continue to do so in the future. Sharon Forbis