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Tennessee
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Customer service sucks.
November 1, 2021

Called customer service to ask what I needed in order to sell car to them. Women was very snappy and hung up on me. Will not be doing business there anymore. Have been in yard a lot of times office people are just as bad.

Date of experience: October 30, 2021
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Transmission FAILURE
August 29, 2023

I had my transmission replaced at a local shop, with one of theirs as recommended.
The transmission has issues and revs engine real high when switching gears.
Been getting the runaround from them after speaking with auto repair shop who said it is a lifetime warranty.
First it was call here, than here and no this person will assist you...
It's all BS, will advise and follow with another review soon. So far, they seem unlikely to get it repaired.

Date of experience: August 29, 2023
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Two terrible dealings
January 8, 2022

On the face of it this company looks like they have it together. Nice polished website with current inventory etc. In reality that's where it ends. First order with them was for an engine I needed right away. Placed the order and tried calling, emailing to try to get ahold of some one to pick it up with no response for three days. Second order I waited two weeks for a small part to arrive. Finally emailed them and this time they got back right away... but they didn't have the part. Were you ever going to let me know? My order was even marked complete online. Skip the polish and buy some where else.

Date of experience: January 8, 2022
Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Over a year ago my son had an LKQ rebuilt engine put in his car and it gave out after 3,000 miles. It was guaranteed but we are still waiting, after a year, for a replacement. It sits idle with no time of arrival date in site. I am considering legal action. Is there a class action lawsuit against them?

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Ohio
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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What a joke
May 11, 2020

Called the pick your part line, was told to go to the yard on Lewis Ave. In Toledo Ohio, went there as they have two vehicles with the part I needed and received nothing but a hassle.
Best advice, find another company to conduct your business.

Date of experience: May 11, 2020
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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2015 Jeep
July 13, 2023

Wow now this is consumer service at it best. I would like to thank Michael Veres for all his work helping me fine the correct part for the 2015 Jeep I needed. Michael understands how frustrating thing can be for someone who doesn't use this system a-lot. He was very helpful and got me the best price. If needed I will be reaching out to Mike again.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stealing warranty
August 29, 2023

Had my transmission shipped to the mechanic Mechanic made a mistake and lost the paperwork but LKQ tells me that my phone number is not in their system and there's no other way to find me so I lose out on my warranty but they automatically see my number when I call The only phone that I use all year long and they tell me it's not in the system. I only can imagine how many other people lost their warranty like this. I'm going to have Fox News investigate this because if they can see my number when I call they should be able to store it when I order parts and they are not doing that.

Date of experience: August 29, 2023
Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Bad customer service!
September 21, 2021

I order motor a week ago there tracker shows delivered the dealership has not received it and I call to find out there the motor is everyone has a attitude like I didn't just send thousands of dollars with them! Horrible customer service!

Date of experience: September 21, 2021
California
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
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This company is to big for it's own good. I ordered a transmission 3 weeks ago now the sales guy doesn't answer the phone REALLY! I'm so done with this company and there's no manager t9 speak with all the sales guys cover each other with lies, and I'm a shop! I can't even imagine for regular customers! Don't buy nothing from them I'm warning you...

Date of experience: January 6, 2020
Ohio
1 review
5 helpful votes
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First engine failure at less than 1500 miles... OK, they partially fixed it... Engine now has ******* miles and its seized... A little over 3 years old, only ******* miles and they don't feel they have to warranty the motor... This is not how reputable companies do business. I have business with 9 vehicles, 4 with re-manufactured or rebuilt motors. This is the only 1 from LKQ an the only 1 with problems. I would recommend you shop elsewhere...

Date of experience: February 9, 2019
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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My rear end went out in my 2008 Mustang GT. My mechanic purchased a used rear end from LKQ. First of all, they sent the wrong one. Then a week and a half later the right one got there. The mechanic changed it out. The driver side axle was warped. The mechanic had to buy another axle themselves. LKQ would not replace it. Now the bearings are going out and it is roaring like hell. It's 8 days past the 6 month warranty and they will not replace it! Jerks, never buy from them. Go somewhere else!

Date of experience: July 10, 2019
Georgia
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I got an engine for a 2009 Toyota Camry. The engine arrived with a crack oil pan. Of course that is a part that is not covered. These people deciding to keep that attached to my engine has now is costing me several hundred dollars in additional labor at my mechanics. I doubt they have quality control or any thing of the sort at this place.

Date of experience: June 10, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Plain and simple. They will sweet talk you, tell you their stuff is quality checked, take your money then send you junk with not a care in the world! Also, if you do buy something from them and it also turns out to be bad useless junk, good luck getting a refund like they promise if you can get them to talk to you by phone or email.

Date of experience: September 3, 2020
Tennessee
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Warranty illusion
February 12, 2021

Do not buy a reman engine from LKQ. I'm burning a gallon of oil every 5000 miles from day 1. Regens every 150-200 miles and egr issues. The loss of oil pressure finally put the truck in the shop after just 2 months after engine installation. The worst part is trying to get a warranty claim approved. They are dragging their feet for 2 weeks so far just to approve the necessary work. Still no light at the end of this very dark tunnel. Dead in the water losing revenue each day. I will follow up this review soon. Please don't let this happen to you. Do your due diligence. I just hope I was able to save someone else.

Date of experience: February 12, 2021
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bad Business
January 4, 2022

Ordered part, paid for it. Came to pick it up, surprise
Order canceled without even notifying me, no answers why. Tried to contact original sales person no luck there, they just ignored my like nothing happened.
Stay away!

Date of experience: January 4, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bad motor 6.4
September 26, 2019

This company is a joke warranty is worth nothing sand me a bad engine paid almost 5000$ ford dealer take motor out again paid 2700$ and the refund me 1300$ hope you guys go shot this place down I hope god

Date of experience: September 26, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Horrible service
December 24, 2020

Sent the wrong engine time after time. As I pleaded with them to that I was doing this outdoors in the driveway. Now here I am in 2⁰ weather freezing my $#*! off trying to hurry up and finish. Thanks lkq

Date of experience: December 24, 2020
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Car removal
May 8, 2021

Several conversations with dispatch, told her front section of vehicle missing and her salvage price was 335.00. Had title filled out and notarized only to have driver say she'd only give 225.00 and we'd have to go pick up check. I would not suggest them for anything, it'll be a waste of your time.

Date of experience: May 8, 2021
California
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Purchased a motor, Showed up with the plastic valve cover broken. They said too bad buy another even though they broke it. The oil filter housing was missing. They said tough! Go buy another. They said they sold a long block only. Invoice said "Engine Assembly" Price was for an engine assembly. They said go stick it. They used to be good to deal with, now? They are the worst. I don't know what changed but they have gone way down hill. Gotten too big for their britches I think. They suck now. Stay away.

Date of experience: April 25, 2019
Utah
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This is the absolute worst company. The engine we got from them broke after 1,000 miles and they won't pay all of the mechanics fee. Only half! And they wouldn't return the shops calls for days. Furthermore they were very rude to talk to. 100% satisfaction guarantee?!?!? More like 100% dissatisfaction guaranteed. Never do business with them. You're welcome.

Date of experience: January 18, 2019

Overview

LKQ has a rating of 1.2 stars from 166 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with LKQ most frequently mention customer service, next day and oil pan. LKQ ranks 793rd among Auto Parts sites.

service
77
value
73
shipping
57
returns
60
quality
67
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