Beware of PineBelt Chevy dealers in NJ - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BridgetFino · 03-08-2013, 08:53 PM

I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6speed, which just had a leak from the tail shaft. The service writer at the dealer, (and later the service manager) refused to listen to my concern, and treated me as if I was too stupid to understand what was going on. They ignored my multiple attempts to discuss possible causes, and have tried to cover up exactly what was going on. They even (unknowingly) blamed their other location for poor repair work. The service manager even admitted he would not treat a man like they have treated me! Long story short, do NOT take your car here if you are in the NJ area. They spend more time covering up their ineptitude than repairing cars!

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 03-08-2013, 09:12 PM

Rt 88 in Lakewood/Brick area?

IDriveAV6 · 03-08-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

Rt 88 in Lakewood/Brick area?

Probably Lakewood and the Freehold one since OP said "their other location".

BridgetFino · 03-08-2013, 09:48 PM

Yes, specifically the rt 88 location. I contacted Freehold to verify work was done there originally, (i found the original temp tag in the car) they were semi-helpful until Lakewood contacted them, now I get no response.

IDriveAV6 · 03-08-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BridgetFino

Yes, specifically the rt 88 location. I contacted Freehold to verify work was done there originally, (i found the original temp tag in the car) they were semi-helpful until Lakewood contacted them, now I get no response.

Hope you get everything taken care of some how. I live in the area, so I'm familiar with all the dealerships around the shore

BridgetFino · 03-08-2013, 09:55 PM

Where do you go?

IDriveAV6 · 03-08-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BridgetFino

Where do you go?

I bring my Camaro to Lester Glenn Chevy Rt 37 in Toms River. The service is good there. At least I feel the service is good. I have never had any problems.

jsobin123 · 03-08-2013, 10:00 PM

my friend goes to pinebelt and wouldnt fix his squeaky windows because they said his aftermarket intake was causing the problem

Camaro_34 · 03-08-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jsobin123

my friend goes to pinebelt and wouldnt fix his squeaky windows because they said his aftermarket intake was causing the problem

Joke...these people sound sketchy as f

Vengeance Graphix · 03-08-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jsobin123

my friend goes to pinebelt and wouldnt fix his squeaky windows because they said his aftermarket intake was causing the problem

really.. they said the intake was causing the window issue?.. what a joke

Arturfino1 · 03-09-2013, 06:30 AM

We were told by the service writer there that due to the drive shaft being over tightened that's what caused the out put shaft seal to leak. So then I asked to speak with the mechanic and he told me a different reason.

myold88 · 03-09-2013, 06:44 AM

Just a note to the OP and everyone else re negative comments about a company here on the net.
A relative of mine was sued for just this type of poor/negative review of a company and LOST in court.
Had to pay big $$$$ to the small business.

2011ss/rs · 03-09-2013, 07:32 AM

I bought a used 1982 Z-28 in 1983 from Pinebelt Chevy in Lakewood. The service department was horrible and I have not and will not buy from them every again.

Mchlgrrsn · 03-09-2013, 08:13 AM

Sounds horrible. Tell as many people as possible about your bad experience, hopefully the negative press has a nice impact on his business. There are hundreds of GM dealers in this state.

Nice to see all the NJ cars

03-08-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
BridgetFino Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 7	Beware of PineBelt Chevy dealers in NJ I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6speed, which just had a leak from the tail shaft. The service writer at the dealer, (and later the service manager) refused to listen to my concern, and treated me as if I was too stupid to understand what was going on. They ignored my multiple attempts to discuss possible causes, and have tried to cover up exactly what was going on. They even (unknowingly) blamed their other location for poor repair work. The service manager even admitted he would not treat a man like they have treated me! Long story short, do NOT take your car here if you are in the NJ area. They spend more time covering up their ineptitude than repairing cars!

03-08-2013, 09:12 PM	#2
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	Rt 88 in Lakewood/Brick area? __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

03-08-2013, 10:00 PM	#8
jsobin123 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: monroe nj Posts: 117	my friend goes to pinebelt and wouldnt fix his squeaky windows because they said his aftermarket intake was causing the problem __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281343

03-09-2013, 06:44 AM	#12
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,162 View My Garage	Just a note to the OP and everyone else re negative comments about a company here on the net. A relative of mine was sued for just this type of poor/negative review of a company and LOST in court. Had to pay big $$$$ to the small business. __________________

03-09-2013, 07:32 AM	#13
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,181 View My Garage	I bought a used 1982 Z-28 in 1983 from Pinebelt Chevy in Lakewood. The service department was horrible and I have not and will not buy from them every again. __________________ Last edited by 2011ss/rs; 03-21-2013 at 07:02 AM.

03-08-2013, 09:48 PM	#4
BridgetFino Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 7	Yes, specifically the rt 88 location. I contacted Freehold to verify work was done there originally, (i found the original temp tag in the car) they were semi-helpful until Lakewood contacted them, now I get no response.

03-08-2013, 09:55 PM	#6
BridgetFino Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 7	Where do you go?

03-09-2013, 06:30 AM	#11
Arturfino1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bayville Posts: 4	We were told by the service writer there that due to the drive shaft being over tightened that's what caused the out put shaft seal to leak. So then I asked to speak with the mechanic and he told me a different reason.

03-09-2013, 08:13 AM	#14
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Sounds horrible. Tell as many people as possible about your bad experience, hopefully the negative press has a nice impact on his business. There are hundreds of GM dealers in this state. Nice to see all the NJ cars __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC