07.13.2005 14:24

Two honest local merchants: Firestone on Wake Forest Rd and Enterprise on Glenwood Ave


Last Thursday, July 7, I was up in Wake Forest and my car lost all its coolant. Trying to add it, whatever I poured in the reservoir wound up on the ground. I live in Raleigh, had neglected to renew my AAA membership (the first time I would have used it in years, dumb, dumb), and didn't have a regular mechanic.

Now, I work very near the Firestone dealer on Wake Forest Rd (map here) and know a few of the mechanics there (they stop in often), and decided to have them work on the car.

Paul (last name Morton?) is the manager and Will was my mechanic for this job. They fixed my car and got me on the road the next day, Friday, July 8.

In the meantime, I needed a rental, and had no experience with different local agencies or franchises. A supervisor had a few suggestions, and since Enterprise picks you up and had a competitive rate, I chose them and the Glenwood Ave location. The fellow arrived at my home on time as scheduled, brought me to the Glenwood Ave location and Jack Gallagher there got me on the road quickly. I only needed the car for a day, and when I returned it on Friday, they dropped me off at the Firestone dealer.

I wanted to recognize these two local merchants for their honest, fast work, and I recommend them to ohers if they're in the same boat as I was.