CSE Automotive

I dropped my 1970 VW Beetle (“LilyBug”) off at CSE in September with one clear instruction: diagnose the electrical short and get the car running. That was it. I did not ask for a full restoration list or a complete vehicle evaluation. Within two weeks, I was billed $1,000. Part of that charge was for a full diagnostic report listing everything wrong with the car — something I never requested. It’s a 50-year-old vehicle; of course it needs things. My only goal was to get it running safely. For context, this Beetle has brand-new wiring installed over the past two years. It’s not perfect, but it was running before the wiper motor seized and caused some wires to burn. Since I’m a hobbyist and not an electrician, I brought it to CSE for professional help. From the beginning, communication was

Jim & Andy really know their trade!! Very dependable and know vw's. Here's a good one: the Autobody Paint Shop that painted my car had to cut the 4 lock nuts off the wheels because they lost my key that fit the wheel locks. Andy found the lug nuts in the shop that fit so now I've got 5 nuts on each wheel. Thx guys, you're awesome!! C u next time! So take care. I'm thinking bout you Andy in your time of sorrow.

They shattered my GPS screen and it was perfectly fine when I dropped it off. I emailed CSE about it and they did nothing. They just asked the team about it and no one fessed up. They didn't compensate for it or even offer a free service to fix it. Terrible business and employees. They also suck at communicating. I had to reachout to them about my car's status and if it was ready to pick up. Also they don't ask your permission sometimes to fixs small things so i had to pay $50 to change a $2 bulb.

CSE replaced the steering gear/rack on my 1987 sedan flawlessly. It now rides like a new car. I have a new, old car once again, thanks to CSE!

I needed my tire replaced and you guys were able to get it done next day. Thanks so much for you assistance!