Budget Auto Wrecking

I have been going to Budget since I was a teenager. Del has always been honest and fair, a little gruff when talking, but once you get to know him s real teddy bear. He has taken care of all my cars and made sure they were safe before sending me on my way. I recommend 100%!!!

For over 10 years I have not only bought my used cars from Budget Auto Wrecking but I have used this place to keep my cars on the go. Del and his son Rocky will always let you know what they can do and what they can't do (which I found is very little) when they work on your car. For those who know nothing about cars or maintenance of cars I have always had to find someone I could trust. For over 20 years I served as a Pastor in churches today I serve as one of 3 Chaplains in the Tulare County Jails. I am very grateful I found out about Budget Auto Wrecking because I do TRUST them. If you want to ever talk with me about their work or even my work my name is Chaplain John Sayers and my office phone number is 559 735-1770.

"AS BUDGET AUTO WRECKING, VISALIA TURNS..."
I wrote my first NEGATIVE RATING about these PIRATES more than 8 weeks ago. The following additional NEGATIVE review chronicles my most recent contact with DEL BEANES (OWNER) today 11-30-16:
1. I had to call for a CIVIL STANDBY today (VISALIA PD). The last time I attempted to claim my ONLY ignition key, (which was left with DEL), two months ago to tow a vehicle which he committed to tow, (BUT DIDN'T, VIA "BATE AND SWITCH"), he childishly CHALLENGED ME TO A FIGHT. When I informed DEL that he was NOT WORTH a mutual assault charge, he resorted to pushing and shoving...HENCE THE NEED FOR A "CIVIL STANDBY" today.
2. OFFICER HENRY and I walked into the yard office at approximately 3:45 pm. today. DEL refused to make eye contact with me but he addressed the OFFICER "What can I do for you?" I replied that I was there for my ignition key that has been in his possession for more than ten weeks. I asked, "Where is the key, DEL?" His reply? "I DUNNO. NOW LEAVE. YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE.
3. This presents a problem because now I cannot have my van towed by another Auto wrecker. DEL knows full well that this was my last ignition key for the vehicle. He has now WITHELD my property for more than ten weeks. The OFFICER then suggested it was time to leave. On my way out, I informed DEL that he will be sued in small claims court for NON-PERFORMANCE of our original verbal contract, BAIT AND SWITCH, and now, the COST OF REPLACING the key at the Chrysler dealership...somewhere between $170-$230 for a new key. Do read my previous episode of; "AS BUDGET AUTO WRECKING TURNS." Just scroll to the next section below: Steve.

DALE and his son ROCKY at BUDGET AUTO WRECKING make "SANFORD & SON" look like classy gentlemen by comparison! Here is my truthful experience with these LOW-LIFE PIRATES: 1) BATE & SWITCH with their verbal agreement with me. 2) Dale FAILED TO PERFORM after five weeks to provide tow service and compensation for my additional taxi cab. 3) Dale has STILL NOT RETURNED my ignition key I left with him to tow my vehicle (BEYOND 10 WEEKS NOW). This is despite the fact that he was clearly informed that it was my ONLY KEY. 4) They were EXTREMELY RUDE and VERBALLY ABUSIVE with me SEVERAL TIMES on the phone...HANGING UP when politely confronted about their SELECTIVE MEMORY relative to our agreements, and their failures to perform. 5) Finally, I arrived at their yard to claim my new tires they kept for 4 weeks. I informed Dale on this occasion at the counter that this NEGATIVE REVIEW would be forthcoming. In response, Dale threatened to SPREAD LIES ABOUT ME PERSONALLY ONLINE!!!, (should this rating be published). 6) Finally, Dale STALKS ME TO MY VEHICLE and tries to provoke a fight with me. His tactic was to push me when I walked. Then, when I forcefully told him to STOP TOUCHING ME, Dale ground his heel onto my foot when I opened the door to my car. 7) Once I got behind the wheel, Dale then leaned the full force of his weight against the hinge of my door to try to break it. FINALLY, I had to say it!!! "DALE, IT IS HARD FOR ME TO ANY BUSINESS WHATSOEVER WITH SUCH A DISAGREEABLE PRICK!" He tried to goad me into fistacuffs once more...to which I replied;
"SORRY PAL, YOU ARE NOT WORTH A MUTUAL ASSAULT CHARGE.!!!" Later, Dale and Rocky called me and threatened to break the glass on my car when I would least expect it. I am SURE GLAD MY TAXI SECURITY CAMERA RECORDED most of the incident. They were so informed at the time.

Dude this place is way to high! I wanted a power brake booster for my 96 blazer and he tell me (in a rude manor) that its 75$.... its 85$ brand new you idiot. Herd nothing but bad things about them too. Never will I call/go back.

This place is a joke! I have been ripped off by them in the past, when I was less experienced. But now their prices have even got worse. I called for a middle console for a 1984 Corvette, and the joker on the phone quotes me $250. I asked if he was joking.. And he stated "no, $250. Lol! These consoles sell for $115 brand new I told him and hung up. This place is a rip off. Try one of the five other wrecking yards in town, or better yet, spend ten dollars in fuel and make a trip to Fresno (to one of 100 different junk yards there.). Don't let the rich get more rich, do your research before buying anything.

I sat on hold for fifteen minutes only to have them answer, let me ask if they have mid sixtys vehicles then put me back on hold. Maybe you'll have better luck going in person..

A local respected shop was going to charge me more then $5000 and repalce my engine. Del's crew looked at my truck and discovered it was the transmission not the engine. After a quick R&R I was back on the road for less than a quarter the price the other shop was planning to charge.