god, this is one of the worst stories i've heard about them. they have an AWFUL reputation since the old owner split a couple of years ago. wendt has several criminal procedings against him for this kind of crap. take your car to jim ellis or something to find out if the motor is actually a factory reman. one of the things these guys have been accused of is installing used parts as new.
sorry this happened to you. if you ever have any other trouble, PM me here FIRST and i'll point you in the right direction.
I hope you know a lawyer that can write a letter to the shop for you to let them know you mean business.
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-99' Zenith Blue 5-spd...didn't agree with a center divider on the freeway
-01' S Orient Red Metallic 6-spd...money pit...sold to buy a house
Woah. sad to hear your story.. to be honest with you, if this was my car, I would had it out of there a long time ago, I don't want anyone that I need to argue with to touch my baby. Good luck and I hope you'll end up with a mint car