From:
David R. Long
El Cajon, California
I first met Greg, owner of Valley Transmission when I had
just purchased a used Ford Station Wagon and then was suddenly laid off from
work. I had some major surprises with that old car and needless to say
I needed a company that would be of help. Funds for expensive car repairs
were suddenly hard to come by.
I went to several places in town.. The usual Corporate
Franchise highly advertised competitors and was told that I needed a
completely new transmission, AND brakes, AND an engine overhaul, AND on and
on. The job seemed overwhelming. But one day I was driving by
Valley Transmission and decided to see what an independent shop would quote
and if I would get the same story of an attempt to bury me and my bank
account deeper and deeper into this seemingly money pit of a bad purchase.
Greg greeted me personally, which impressed me that I was
talking to the guy in charge and not a commissioned employee bent on ringing
up as big a bill as possible.
First he road tested the car assuring me that it was a
FREE test. NONE of the other companies road tested the car! They just
couldn't wait to put it 'on the rack'.
To my surprise Greg said, no problem, I think you need to
replace your fluid and perhaps you may need an adjustment but it doesn't
look that bad.
I gave him the job and I've never been sorry. The car ran
great and yes it needed some minor adjustments and new fluid.
After the car was finished Greg took me for another follow
up road test and even gave me some driving tips to help me keep my
transmission in good shape and not abuse it. I had a bad habit of
backing up and putting the car in Drive before I had stopped it which put an
extra strain and wear and tear on the transmission. I stopped doing
that. It's remarkable how I am now aware of others doing that and I
pass his tip on to them and tell my Valley Transmission story as well.
I recommend Greg every chance I get and yes you may
discover that I also created his website.
Greg deserves and earned my respect as an honest, customer oriented
businessman and runs his shop with his personal hand in everything that
comes in and goes out with his stamp of approval.
Good Luck Greg.. Keep up the good work.
A friend, and customer for life.
Dave Long
El Cajon, Ca.
619-588-8910