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- 195 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 77 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:10/03/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I had an accident in my truck. After reading 5 star reviews I took it to Gerber Collision. I waited 30 days to get the truck in to them. They started working on the truck end of March 2022. They had it for almost 30 days. The day I was supposed to get my vehicle back the manager **** called me and told me that it didnt seem to be ready that he took it for a ride and it was driving sideways down the road. He said he was taking it to Big * Tires on State for an alignment. It was concerning to me that it hadnt been done. I agreed. He was going to call me back later that day and never did. This was understanding beings it was towards end of day. I let that day and the next day go. I still hadnt heard anything from him. I called a few times and was told that **** was out and unavailable. I finally got him on the phone and he told me that after trying to get the alignment done they realized they had to order more parts. I was a little confused when I realized they had supposedly repaired my vehicle and were going to return it to me without even aligning it. Furthermore when I found out that the parts that needed replaced were the upper and lower control arms. Again I waited and then called over there for **** to tell me that he hadnt heard from Big * Tires. But then they called him while we were on the phone and said it was ready. I went down, inspected the vehicle and noticed quite a few things that needed to be fixed. They agreed and so we arranged to have it dropped off again for body repairs. I picked up end of day right at closing. As I drove the truck home I noticed a really wobbly and vibration in the truck at about 45 mph. I continually tried to a get ahold of ****, no luck. I was able to get in contact with Big * they aligned truck again. They also told me that the parts Gerber provided were no good, and that was possibly root of problem. Have tried with them, their corp, they are stand off ish and wont accept and correctly repair my vehicle.Business Response
Date: 10/12/2022
We understand the General Manager ****************** has been in constant contact via email with the complainant on a daily basis to address the complainants concerns with the repairs.Customer Answer
Date: 10/17/2022
Complaint: 18156512
I am rejecting this response because: I want to see this actually done. this is the 3rd time my vehicle is going back to be corrected. The previous times it was handed back to me saying nothing was wrong. Yes there has been communication but I want to actually see it resolved this time. I would like the complaint left open for a little bit longer.
Sincerely,
***************************Business Response
Date: 10/27/2022
We understand the General Manager ****************** has been in communication via email 10/25 with the complainant and their vehicle is completed and ready to go.Initial Complaint
Date:09/29/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
They sent my car to this place called Gerber Collision & Glass in ******* and they destroyed my car! Not only that! But we did a insurance claim for my sun roof glass! They took my whole assembly. Motor and switch and everything. Told me they threw it away and told me it was garbage.But literally everything worked! All i needed was the glass part.So now i have to get the whole assembly! And the insurance company totaled my car out with out my permission!Business Response
Date: 10/06/2022
To Whom It May ****************** confirm receipt of your letter dated September 30, 2022 regarding concerns raised by the complainant (18134038).
Gerber Collision & Glass has a proud 80-year track record of safety and quality repairs. Weve built our reputation by taking all our customers concerns seriously and going that extra step to satisfy them. Our team has reviewed all transactions related to this incident. Gerber can do this because we have carefully documented processes and procedures for completing quality repairs.
In reviewing the complainant's transactions with Gerber, I would note that Gerber did not complete any repairs to the vehicle in question in accordance with a resolution reached between the complainant. (the insured party) and his insurance carrier. Here is what we found:
The vehicle was dropped off at Gerber Collision & Glass ******************************************************************** on September 2, 2022
Authorization for work to be completed for an inspection and estimate completed signed by the complainant on September 2, 2022
Customer was informed 4 times during estimate process including conversation at 2:00 on September 6, ****************************************************** the roof completed by the customer to install an aftermarket sunroof. He was informed that the aftermarket sunroof was a kit and needed to be replaced and not able to be repaired.
September 7, 2022, the complainant was notified the estimate was completed and provided to his insurance carrier.
September 21, 2022, customers insurance carrier notified Gerber not to proceed with any repair work as they were in discussions with the complainant to determine if he would retain the vehicle after payment.
September 23, 2022, Gerber was informed by the insurance carrier that it had settled with the complainant and that as part of the agreement he would retain the vehicle. The complainant knew the condition of the vehicle prior to removing it from Gerber and made his own arrangements to have the vehicle towed to his home.
Throughout this process Gerber only completed work that was authorized by the complainant. No repairs were completed as there was a resolution between the insured and his carrier.
Through his resolution with his insurance carrier, the complainant has been compensated for the redress he seeks in the settlement. We trust this is satisfactory to close the complaint, but if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.Initial Complaint
Date:09/28/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Came here to get my 2021 ***** Accord repaired, that was a mistake. Dropped the car off to be repaired ( 8/25/22 ) the front Driver door and the driver passenger door. Both doors needed to be replaced got a text on 9/6/22 that my car was done. I go to pick up my car with more issues than I dropped it off Front bumper wasn't seated sagging, windshield trim scratched and needed to be replaced back passenger tint scratched needed to be replaced the paint on both doors wasn't done correctly needed to be fixed car now made a whistling noise when driving at speeds of ***** mph, all weather trim/lining destroyed on vehicles driver/passenger side, door scratches inside the car from negligent repair, trim piece under engine bay not correctly seated along with missing bolts and clips to properly hold down the engine lining properly, also find out after driving on the freeway at 70 MPH the lug nuts on the wheels are not tightened all the way, trim pieces on inside of door missing, door insulation/sound deadening missing. Go back the next day to get items fixed they told me they were going to correct them and they gave my a rental car they had the cars for 7 days and only fixed the weather lining nothing else, they said they "reseated the front bumper" they fixed nothing the in the 7 days they had the car. Come back talk to the ** ********* - We go over all the issues tells me they will be fixed and she will personally see that everything is done correctly. Drop Vehicle back off on the 9/22/22 to be fixed got a call from ********* telling my car is all fixed on 9/27/22 I get there major issues again, bumper was replaced door mirror cap "replaced", I inspect the car headlights not properly seated, bumper still sagging and not properly seated, mirror cap scratched and looked to be taken apart with a s**** driver, front trim pieces not properly seated, front fender no properly seating all all along with door mis aligned and not properly installed on the vehicle. I go ask for StephBusiness Response
Date: 10/06/2022
We understand that ************, the Market Manager of Gerber Collision & Glass spoke to the complainant on 10/6/2022. Complainant is scheduled to go to the ********, ** location to have the rework completed on 10/11/2022 at 9:30 AM CST.Customer Answer
Date: 10/07/2022
Complaint: 18141776
I am rejecting this response because:I have had to come 6 times to your ***** location with no fix causing more and more issues zero respect for my property causing more damage to my vehicle and missing 10 days of work plus causing diminished value to my car and no offer of compensation what so ever. This will be my 7th visit to fix my vehicle at the ******** location no one has offered any type of compensation for my lost wages and time and diminished value of my vehicle!
Sincerely,
***************************Business Response
Date: 10/18/2022
Gerber Collision & Glass is aware of the complainants concerns and his vehicle is currently at our ********, ** shop for the rework and the repairs are underway. Gerber Collision & Glass, Market Manager ************ spoke with the complainant via text on 10/17 and 10/18 and advised him that the vehicle is still in process and updated him on the parts availability as well. The request for compensation and lost wages and time and diminished value has been denied and the complainant has agreed that we will address his repair concerns first and this time we have them listed and will not be adding any further items to the list.Customer Answer
Date: 10/20/2022
Complaint: 18141776
I am rejecting this response because:I really suggest that you recheck what you wrote I have text proof that I have had zero updates and I will be filing legal actions against gerber for damaging my vehicle! ************ Has never informed me of an update or an ETA. I will filing a complaint with the ** and Geico. You damaged the part of my vehicle that should have never been damaged or touched. Again my vehicle was damaged by your company your employees I will be seeking legal counsel and compensation do negligence and bad business practices.
Sincerely
***************************Initial Complaint
Date:09/27/2022
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Still outstanding amount due which was promised which is $150.00. Need to be processed.PS: Other check which was constantly promised with constant follow-*** and **** was nice to have it delivered by overnight mail given the length delay.Business Response
Date: 10/07/2022
Gerber Collision & Glass is aware of the complainants concerns and the balance owed. Gerber Collision, Market Manager ************ emailed the complainant on 10/5/2022 and advised him we requested another check be sent and he has not returned our contact attempts at this time.Customer Answer
Date: 10/07/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.However, let's see if they make good on their proposal as the proposal was previously made and not fulfilled.
If not fulfilled, I will file another complaint.
Sincerely,
*****Initial Complaint
Date:09/27/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I turned in my car to Gerber Collision and Glass on 8/17/22 for some repairs to the passenger side rear door and bumper. The original time estimate was ***** days. After many delays, my car was ready to be picked up on 9/6/22, three weeks later.I noticed that not all of the original claim damage was repaired (see photos for damage left over). My bumper on the Drivers side was also left partially unattached.Prior to leaving the parking lot, that there was a dent in my dash that was not there before. One of the employees, ********************* stepped out to take photos of the dash damage, reassuring me that she would be in touch to make this right.It is 9/27/22 and I reached out to customer service and spoke to someone by the name of *****. ***** apologized for any inconveniences and stated that she would elevate this issue to the general manager of Geber.Approximately 30 minutes later, I receive a call from the General Manager of Gerber, ***. *** was unpleasant from the start, stating that he will not be assuming responsibility for the damage done to my dash as he is somehow positive that it did not occur in his shop. (Please see DATED photos of dash prior/after initial Gerber repair appointment). *** stated that he did not care about the damage that occurred to my dash as he is positive Gerber is not responsible. He also stated that he knows what type of game I am playing as a customer. He also threatened over the phone that others, including *****, were listening in to the phone call. As a customer, I felt very gas lit as *** kept repeating things like, No I did not say that and youre making that up I requested to speak to his manager, in which he refused to provide me with any contact information. After being denied access to his contact information, I informed *** that I would stay on the phone with him until I was able to find the information via ******* *** then stated that he had to attend a meeting and abruptly hung up the phone without a resolutionBusiness Response
Date: 10/07/2022
We understand that the upper management ****************** reached out to the complainant via phone on 10/28/2022. The complainant's vehicle will be transferred to an Allstate DRP location to complete the repairs; also a mobile Vendor will be assisting with dashboard damages.Initial Complaint
Date:09/26/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Upon having a claim on my car I was directed to take my car to Gerber collision to have it repaired. This was in July of 2022. I have been contacted twice to pick my car up but upon both arrivals I chose not to accept it because of the work not being correct. I have contacted their corporate headquarters in ******* and have yet to hear back. Progressive has paid over $10000 and the shop has not completed the work.Business Response
Date: 10/05/2022
We understand the *** of Gerber Collision & Glass/*************-******* ************** has reached out to the complainant on 9/29/2022 and the complainant approved the transfer of the vehicle to another location to have the repairs rectified. We also understand that ************** had reached out to the complainant on 9/30 to provide an update and the vehicle is projected to be completed for delivery on Thursday 10/6/2022. Thank you.Initial Complaint
Date:09/21/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On September 10th 2019 I brought my 2012 GMC Yukon Denali to the *********** Gerber collision for an estimate on body damage to the rear hatch.They told me they can have it finished in 2 weeks a week later I got a call and they said they couldn't get to it. They said they could take it to one of their other shops off westshore boulevard 45mins away (worst mistake I ever made) it ended up being in the shop there for 4 or 5 months.I had several broken promises on when it would be done and a lot of excuses when I did get it back they sent it back to the *********** shop where I went to pick it up upon arrival to picking it up when I inspected it it was far from right there were bolts missing runs in the paint even the person at the *********** shop was embarrassed and said they should have never asked me to pick it up they didn't look it over before they called me which I believe they should have even if they didn't do the work at their shop. Anyways at that point they still did not have time to work on it in the zephyrhill shop so they sent it out to another shop off highway 301 I believe in ***** after being in there for a few months I received the vehicle back again I inspected it it looked pretty good there was a few things they said they would take care of but nothing major, a couple weeks into me having the vehicle it rained and leaked ruining my headliner and soaking my carpet and no telling what other electronics it messed up so I took it back again and the *********** shop agreed to fix it. So I got it back again they were missing my dome light cover they broke they never and my emblems for the back of my vehicle and the back carpet was never steam cleaned so it stinks like wet dog and the back hatch makes a loud popping noise every other time you close the back hatch. the rear AC will not blow now and the work they did on the back hatch is bubbling and rusting already. *** from the *********** shop knows this and just keeps blowing me for the last 3 months!Business Response
Date: 10/10/2022
We understand the General Manager ********** has reached out to the complainant today 10/10/2022 and will be putting complainant in a rental vehicle with *****. The General Manager *** has also reached out to Hertz to set up the complainant in a rental and not charge the complainant.Initial Complaint
Date:09/19/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My complaint really involves two businesses as they work hand in hand do to the nature of the service needed which involves car repairs from an insurance claim. I was in a auto accident on July 12 th 2022. Travelers is my auto insurance I currently have a claim open with them. Policy Number is 608203293-203-1 Claim Number ITJ3226 My complaint is with ************************************************ located on ***********************************************************. It's been 2 months since my car accident and I am still without a car. Neither party seems to be helpful in the sense that I am not receiving the services I pay for. My auto policy premium is an automatic payroll deduction so it's never been late. There is a servicing gap between ************************ and Gerber, *********************************************** which is one of their preferred auto repair shops. !. There is an extreme lack of communication between both parties. I've had to spend countless hours on the phone with both businesses just to get an update on the status of my car repairs. 2. Broken promises. I've requested for Gerber to have the store manager contact me. iIts been over two months and I am still waiting on a manager to call me. 3. The information received from both parties are always conflicting and confusing. It's like one hand doesn't speak to the other. 4. Last I was advised, multiple supplements from Gerber have been provided to Travelers, however there seems to be additional "documents" that Travelers is pending for each time I speak to either party, the more I know there is a servicing gap impacting the consumer. Gerber first tells me that my insurance is requesting documents that contact from Gerber told me he didn't have access to and only ****** the manager has access or credentials. Then the next time we spoke he tells me that my insurance sees the same documents as them. 4. I need my car repaired bottom line. Or Have my vehicle taken to another shop of my choice. I've been paying the car note, the insurance quote. FIX ITBusiness Response
Date: 09/29/2022
We understand the General Manager ****** reached out to the complainant via phone on 9/23/2022. The complainant also stopped at the location and met with ****** and picked up their vehicle. Thank youInitial Complaint
Date:09/16/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Gerber Collision and Glass in Albany, ** has sent me to collections for not paying them for fixing my canopy on my 2022 Ram truck. I have not paid them because they have not finished the job. The decals for the sides of the canopy have not been sent to me or arrangements have not been made to get them to me to put onto the canopy. I will happily pay for the job once the job has been completed. However, at this point the job has not been completed, instead Gerber has sent me to collections to recoup money for an incomplete job. Bad business practices here! I just need the **** decal that goes on the sides of the canopy to finish the job. Gerber can send the decals to my home address: *************************************************. I do not want to deal with them directly anymore. Horrible customer service.Business Response
Date: 09/27/2022
We understand the Leer decals were mailed to complainant 9/19/2022 and an email from the General Manager ************ has been sent to complainant on 9/26/2022. The complainant advised they have received the decals and will send payment to Gerber Collision & Glass - ******. Thank youCustomer Answer
Date: 10/03/2022
Complaint: 18035773
I am rejecting this response because:I received the decals today and sent in a check to Gerber today. Your timing is a bit off as I hadn't replied that I had received anything. Also, I would like to move forward with a complaint against the business as it took over a year to get my canopy completed.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 10/12/2022
Gerber Collision & Glass is aware of the complainant's concerns with the delays receiving the decals and the turn around time to get the canopy completed. Gerber Collision Market Manger, ****************** mailed the decals to the customer, the customer has confirmed that he received the decals. We have not received payment from the customer at this point and he will not take any of our calls.Customer Answer
Date: 10/12/2022
Complaint: 18035773
I am rejecting this response because:Payment was sent in a week ago. I have not taken any calls, because I have not received any calls. You guys need to quit lying.
Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
Date:09/06/2022
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On Aug 11th, I took my car to Gerber Collision, *****************************************************************, per the recommendation of Geico (claim #****************). The back tires on my car were slanted outward and I believed that my car had been hit while parked or I had hit a curb. The Gerber technician took a photo, looked at the car, claimed there was no evidence of a collision and refused to lift the car to actually check the rear to see what was going on since in his opinion, "no collision had occurred."Gerber and Geico kept referring me to each other and sent me around in circles. I then took my car to an authorized *************** center where a mechanic immediately spotted evidence of a collision and diagnosed damages in the amount of $3k. I believe Gerber and Geico are colluding in order to deny legitimate insurance claims, I cannot find another explanation for an authorized ***** body shop to actually refuse to properly examine a car being brought in for an insurance claim.Business Response
Date: 09/16/2022
Gerber Collision & Glass is aware of the complainants' concerns with the insurance claim and the general manager ************ left her a voicemail on 8/22/2022 and followed up again by email on 9/6/2022 and she has not responded to our attempts.
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