I know the topic has been beaten to death, but for anyone interested or curious, the owner of the Big O Tires responded to this thread back in 2009.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/59638...t-balance.html

My suspicion is that the integrity and ethics of the manager (Asian guy) is questionable. We may not know whether the owner of the shop is aware or not.

If he doesn't know, then I have busted him big time.
I was saying how a reputable car shop wouldn't tow my car away to another location and quoting me 2200$ or 3000$ if done at the shop.
I can see the asian guy's face quickly turned red.

But, the owner did back him up for me to pay the diagnosis fee.
So, he may know but keeps a blind eye.

I kind of knew they read this forum.
It's a small industry after all.

I'm just happy I may have gotten my car out of this situation that could be worst.
Regardless of the requested hefty diagnosis fee.

Thank you everyone here who gave me advice.
I do not regret starting up this thread.

Moved or out of business? Sorry to put more salt on your wound, but what kind of shops have you been visiting?

This shop was close to where I live. I thought it was convenient.
It used to be near cassiar connector close to pne. Diagonally across from that McD.

I wasn't aware until now that I should visit one of the sponsors here.

Thanks for keeping the scene updated.

I would look into getting BCAA roadside assistance.