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Fantomworks
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$2.5K
CLAIMED LOSSES
130
TOTAL REVIEWS
220K
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I took my very nice classic 1968 Impala to a custom Automotive Shop in Norfolk - FantomWorks to repair a complex Comfortron heating system. I agreed to an original estimate of $1,070 to "diagnose and repair as practical to make system fully functional." The costs...
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Wow! In Cincinnati Ohio we pay $100+ per hour for labor. Sound like Fantomworks is a bargin.
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Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Cons
- Being ripped off
Reason of review
Problems with payment
Loss
$337
Preferred solution
Full refund
I was the current winner of the
5B winner of your alls drawing, visitor to your web. I had given you all the wrong telephone number. I had given you 583 445 **** which is incorrect, should be 573 455 ****. I am Chris Tilton of 6403 Old Hwy. 40 W. Columbia, Mo. 65202 Midway Budget Inn. Thankyou. I really enjoy your show. have PTSD Navy connected and usually can't sleep nights, so I watch your show. thanks again chris tilton
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Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
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Verified ReviewerMy opinion
Really interesting reading people ranting, its a TV show, you like the show " watch it " if you don't " turn off"some people don't like so called bad news about their cars problems, others appreciate his honesty, being charged for investigating an issue is perfectly normal, you can decide to pay what's required to make your car correct and safe,or walk away, he's not chaining customers to the table,they can walk away. Adding a 25% mark up on parts, covers however has to take the time and effort to source the materials needed, I doubt Audrey works for free.
User's recommendation: You get what you pay for !!!
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Pros
- Honest
The gto episode where the guy got a $75,000 insurance check for his 65 gto damage. and Dan said he couldn't get parts for a 65 gto??? And there was no way to fix that car for $75k?? That's bs!! Any good shop could have got the parts needed and did the work for under...
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The gto you speak of was a ‘64, not ‘65. That’s an extremely rare one year only body style that no aftermarket parts are available for. You need to get your facts straight before hopping online to flame a guy...
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Pros
- Some nice work
Cons
- Some terrible work
Preferred solution
Apology
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Obviously you don’t have a clue how every shop in the world works. How can you and your pompous rear end not expect to pay for labor. They had to take your dash apart figure out the problem and then they tried to find a part to fix your issue. If there are none to be...
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Pros
- Get the job done updated cost no surprises
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Verified ReviewerJust watched show aug 16th 2020.
Just showed a red mustang with white roof headed to Mexico. Left front fender white stripe was so so crooked at least half inch or more pointed up. Terrible work to show on t.v. Reminds me of a van they fixed right up and painted light brown beige. Had rust line running down right door opening below hinges. if you can't do the work right. At least don't show the major mistakes on t.v.show.
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Pros
- Some nice work
Cons
- Some terrible work
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Sent email
Sent email to company about how they make dreams come true,and fulfill there customers dreams,well impressed.Asked if it was possible to have one of there t shirts signed by ALL employees of Fantom works absolutely love the programme on Dmax!!love the work they do,i really do hope i get a response from Mr Short.
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Location
Norwich, England
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Verified ReviewerReturn of the show
FantomWorks was one of the best car shows on TV, why did they have to ruin it by cancelling the show?? It was the best car show on that channel.
User's recommendation: Don't watch Motortrend TV till they bring FantomWorks back.
2 comments
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Preferred solution
Bring the show back
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Verified ReviewerHorrible show
It could have been a good show if it had some entertainment value and a host with a personality. The guy who hosts thinks he's Paul Sr. But he's just an *** Drop this show.!
User's recommendation: Don't go here!
1 comment
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Pros
- Nice cars
Cons
- Horrible host
Preferred solution
Drop show.
I want to splain myself
Dey dun painted muh wheels canary yeller I didnt want it I dun know why he persistered me to have it that dad gum color so I grabbed a rattle can and painted it myself
User's recommendation: They blow.
2 comments
ID
Loss
$6
Mr. Short, My name is Jim Harrison from Wadsworth,Ohio (about 35 miles south of Cleveland) I would like to know if I could get an autographed picture of you and your team ,(if possible). I can’t get enough of your shows and love what you and your talented team...
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I wouldn’t take a toy car to them u can tell by watching the show there not a kin dig or those type of guys that there work looks perfect
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Location
Akron, Ohio
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While visiting family near Norfolk, I had some time to kill and went to visit Fantom Works. I saw the sign on the door detailing the tour hours. I would not be able to come back later that afternoon. Dans wife Melissa came out to talk with me and after explaining my...
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Location
Norfolk, Virginia
I wont send a car to him . Seems like he makes issues out of small stuff . Really hhis stress gives me stress . Im glad i dont work for him ! If he actually reacts like that on the show ..Overreactions cost the consumer money .As an insurance claims adjuster I would...
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4 comments
Dan has a true passion for his industry. He wants things.done.right.anything less is not acceptable.
What is wrong.with that? In today's world Fans.passion is hard to find. I can only imagine.what he goes thru hiring people who are just there for a paycheck! The stress lever must be tremendous!
Don't.critize until you own your.own shop.
It is obvious he must be doing many things.right. look at all the cars he.has.to restore.
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Preferred solution
calm down or it will kill ya
Bad language ...WHY???
The show and work is great ,but the language is bad from the star of the show.. .He takes in the jobs and gets upset when the job goes south then he uses such bad words... Thank you ....
2 comments
ID
Location
West Columbia, South Carolina
Product
Motor Trend Fantomworks Tv Show
Opinion
It is sad to say some repairs on old cars do not have the outcome expected within proposed budgets, Fantom Works spent the time and needed to be paid. I don't think you can ever explain this situation fully to most car owners. I would bet that with more expense and time the correct result could have been realized. Restoration and some repairs are an open ended proposition.
User's recommendation: Try and understand the situation of repairs.
ID
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Service
Fantomworks Repair
I love this show. My favorite at the time of this post. However, the prices are though the roof. He did a convertible (non SS) 1964 Impala with a 327 for a guy in the Military, that was serving oversees. He charged him $90,000 for the restoration. If it were my shop, I...
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3 comments
Obviously you don't have a clue.
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Product
Motor Trend Fantomworks Tv Show
Pros
- Interesting restorations
- Great show
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I agree. Dan needs to bring the show back!
Shows like Graveyard Cars can make.it.certainly Random works can also.
Always enjoyed every single episode! Come on Dan!!!!l
I will not watch anything else on that channel until they bring fantomworks back!!! It was the most honest show on that channel.
And fantomworks does great work! And done correctly!!!