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  Les Schwab Tire Center

  20900 Cooley Rd Bend, OR 97701-3406

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  2842 Pocatello Ave American Falls, ID 83211-5459

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  160 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA 99163-4911

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  4357 US Hwy 2 Priest River, ID 83856

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  63360 Us Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864-2717

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/07/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I scheduled an appointment at ********************************* to install new tires. These were my own tires given to me. The tires were brand new (less than 200 miles) and came off a 2025 Sprinter van. The tires were to be placed on my **** Transit 250. Les Schwab put on one tire to ensure it would fit, which it did. Then before putting on the other three tires, the manger said the tires are not rated for weight of the **** Transit and said I would need to buy 10 ply tires rated for the Transit. I purchased these tires and returned the other ones to the person who had given them to me. Several days later, I learned that the tires I had brought in and the tires I purchased at Les Schwab are both 10 ply heavy load E rated. The manager intentionally lied to me in order to sell me the new tires. Calls and email to customer service have not been returned. This is a bait and switch and outright deception in order to get me to buy Les Schwab tires. I have been a customer for 25 years but will never go to the business again.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/06/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Complaint: 23294841
  
  I am rejecting this response because

  1) it is a load of B.S.=> initialy was told it was maintained and wore even so was eligibly now changed story. Because of change story, I am not accepting as resolved Les Schwabe offers free tire. I am asking add'l for 20,000$ for damages. Because they must have been making millions doing this for obviously counltess customers.

  ************************** response did not indicate any willingness to resolve their bad business practice.

  3) the fact les schwabe takes "seriously" appears another load of b.s.
  

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *********

  they could have made clear on the phone. -I want LES SCHWABE to totally refund my last tire purchase with 50k miles warranty which at the time of this complaint worn prematurely and evenly way before warranty after travelling only 42k miles at most and issue completely new set of tire of same quality and rating at free-of-charge by honoring the warranty as rightfully so. - proof of discriplinary action for bait/switch practice at this South tahoe locations.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/16/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret that *** ********* had a negative experience at the ************************************************** (the ********************* Center). We take customer reports seriously and work diligently to immediately address customer concerns.
  According to *********************** records, *** ********* visited a different Les Schwab location in *******, ********** (the Fremont Tire Center), on September 23, 2023, where she purchased four new tires for her 2021 ****** Rav4 (the vehicle). The mileage on the vehicle at that time was ******. And at the end of her visit, her invoice recommended tire alignment annually, and tire rotation every ***** miles which Les Schwab would provide free of charge. And Les Schwabs Best Tire Value Promise (warranty), a copy of which *** ********* received at the time of purchase, expressly states: The limited warranty for tread life does not cover services, damage or wear due to any of the following: misuse or abuse, misalignment or tires out of balance . . . Covered Tires not regularly rotated will be considered abused for purposes of this Limited Warranty.
  May 6, 2025, *** ********* states she phoned the Fremont Tire Center to ask about the mileage warranty. The store employee told her to stop by her local Les Schwab and they would check the mileage warranty. 
  The customer then visited the ********************* Center and spoke with the front desk clerk who visually inspected the customers tires and noted her front tires had severe edgewear indicating the tires had not been properly rotated. The employee showed the tires to the store Manager who remarked that the tires appeared to have never been rotated since their September 2023 purchase 20 months earlier. Notably, Les Schwab lacks records of any tire rotations on this vehicle at any of its locations since the original purchase in September 2023.
  The ********************* Center employee then explained the observations to *** ********** and indicated that they were denying her warranty claim on that basis. The employee offered *** ********* a quote for four new tires, but she declined and left. 
  Because *** ********* appears to have not maintained her tires properly, and because Les Schwab has no record of tire rotations for those tires, Les Schwab denied *** ********** warranty claim. If *** ********* can provide maintenance records showing consistent tire rotations every ***** mileswhich Les Schwab informed *** ********* it would perform for free when she purchased her tiresLes Schwab would be more than happy to open a warranty claim for her and ensure her tires are replaced.
  Although Les Schwab respectfully disagrees with the allegations in her report and is unwilling to resolve her concerns for what she asks, we would like to assure *** ********* that Les Schwab remains committed to providing the best service and products possible. 
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/02/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Les Schwab damaged one of my tires side walls and offered to replace one when theyre already a half-life but replacing one would damage my drivetrain so they should replace my axle but they are refusing to and I believe they should either replace the axle or give me the same tire model with a similar tread depth

  Business Response

  Date: 05/16/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret that Mr. ******** had a negative experience at **********************************, Les Schwab tire center (the Tire Center). Les Schwab prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  According to Les Schwabs records, Mr. ******** brought his 2000 ***** Accord (the vehicle) to the Tire Center on December 17, 2024, to swap his summer tires for his winter tires. On May 1, 2025, Mr. ******** returned to the Tire Center to switch the tires back. During that visit, Mr. ******** stated that his right rear tire had suffered bead damage, and that it must have come from Les Schwab since they were the only ones to handle his tires since December. The Tire Center inspected the tire, advised him of multiple solutionsincluding replacement with a similar tireand then put the tire back on the Vehicle at Mr. ********* request.
  On May 5, 2025, Mr. ******** contacted the Tire Center to address the tire with bead damage. The Tire Centers Assistant Manager offered to find a used tire with a similar tread pattern and depth for the replacement. Mr. ******** declined the offer and instead requested an exact match (brand, size, and tread depth), which was unavailable. The Assistant Manager next offered to road hazard the tire (even though it was purchased under a different, unknown vendor) and replace both of his rear tires with the Caldera Confidence line of tiresespecially since the tread depth on Mr. ********* current tires were nearing the end of their service life at only 4/32 inches deep. Mr. ******** rebuffed this next offer, and instead asked the Tire Center to replace all four of his tires with brand new tires from the Mazama Reputation product line.
  Les Schwab still does not have the exact same tire brand, size, and tread depth to replace Mr. ********* rear tire. However, Les Schwab has offeredand continues to offerto replace free of charge the two rear tires on Mr. ********* vehicle with: (a) two used tires with comparable tread pattern and depth; or, (b) two new Caldera Confidence product line tires.
  Although Les Schwab respectfully disagrees with the allegations in his report and is unwilling to resolve his concerns for what he asks, we would like to assure Mr. ******** that Les Schwab remains committed to providing the best products and service possible.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/01/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On April 15, 2025, I took my 2019 **** Escape SE AWD to the Les Schwab at ****************************** because I was hearing grinding while braking. I specifically told the staff I was preparing to drive across the country and needed to ensure my vehicle was fully safe.They inspected the brakes and told me only the rear brakes needed replacementthat the front brakes were like new and didnt require service. I approved the repair and paid $731.39 for a full rear brake job (including pads, rotors, calipers, and fluid).Immediately after leaving, I still heard the grinding. I returned the same day and was told the noise was likely rust buildup on the front brakes and not a concern. I was told I could come back if it continued, and they would clean them.On May 1, 2025, I returned because the grinding never stopped. This time, they told me my front left brake pad was at 0mm and required immediate replacement. I was quoted $773, but after raising my concerns, I received a $138.55 discount and paid $634.45 for the front brake ****** total, I paid $1,365.84 in less than two weeks for complete brake replacementwhen this could have, and should have, been handled in one visit. I trusted their expertise and communicated my safety concerns clearly. Instead, I was given false reassurance about the condition of my front brakes and sent away with one pad completely worn down, putting me at risk just before a 40-hour cross-country ******** requesting a $300 refund to offset the cost of duplicate labor and the stress, time, and financial burden caused by this clear misdiagnosis. A company known for brake service should not miss a 0mm pad during an inspectionespecially after being directly told a long-distance trip was coming up.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/12/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret Ms. ***** had a negative experience at the **************************************************. Les Schwab prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  Soon after receiving a copy of this report, Les Schwabs store manager worked to resolve the concerns raised with your office. Les Schwab believes Ms. ***** is satisfied with the agreed upon resolution.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused Ms. ***** and sincerely thank her for her patience.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/25/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Complaint: 23249327
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  One the day of the incident, I immediately called the store manager to talk to him about the situation. He followed up with his mechanic, who still insists he was right. I then followed up with ******, who said they were right. So it is a he said - she said situation right now. That is why I reported the incident to the *****************************************, whose agent has already contacted me and will determine who is right. So right now, I am waiting for the ****************************** to finish their investigation. I do believe that Les Schwab would be responsible for my shocks/struts, as it hasn't been ****** miles or 2 years, and already I need new shocks/struts. When the Les Schwab corporate office contacted me, they said shocks/struts have warranty and said Les Schwab would be responsible. Again, I am waiting on ****************************** to complete their investigation before getting things done on my car.

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* ********

  t oil change. So I have a suspicion Les Schwab is recommending unnecessarily repairs. ****** would have recommended those repairs to me first because they know I use them for service, and they did not make any such recommendation. Please investigate. Thanks!

  Business Response

  Date: 05/08/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret Ms. ******** had a negative experience at the ************************************************************ Les Schwab prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  ********************** would like to work with Ms. ******** to resolve the concerns raised with your office. If the customer could please contact our store manager, ****, directly at ************, he will attempt to resolve her concerns.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/25/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ***** alignments should be checked yearly, implying neglect on my part, and contradicts industry standards. Per Bridgestone, ********* and most automakers, alignments are only needed after impacts like potholes or if symptoms arise like the car pulling. I can confirm I did not hit any potholes or curbs. Despite this, the business refused to take responsibility and charged me **$141.06** to correct the alignmenta problem that did not exist prior to their work. I requested that the business cover the cost of the alignment repair since their service caused the issue, but they denied accountability. I am also concerned that my knowledge of my vehicle was dismissed due to an unconscious bias. I expect to be treated with the same respect and credibility as any other customer. Charging anyone to correct an error that their service caused - while implying the issue was my responsibility - is unacceptable. I am seeking a full refund of the $141.06 alignment charge and an acknowledgment of their error.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/02/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret Ms. ***** had a negative experience at ************************************************ Les Schwab prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  ********************** would like to work with Ms. ***** to resolve the concerns raised with your office. If the customer could please contact our store manager, ******, directly at ************, he will attempt to resolve her concerns.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/14/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  
  Complaint: 23068333
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  The response provided is completely inaccurate and now this business is using slander and downright lies to further justify their position. First and foremost, my only communication with this store was over the phone, yet the responder states I belittled employees, as in multiple, at the store itself which is a 100% false. Furthermore, the manager didn't inspect my car as mentioned - a regular employee did as the manger even told me himself he was away from the store that day at a charity event - yet another lie. The only employee I spoke with, over the phone, was never belittled. When I was told about needing to pay even more money to this location to fix the issue they caused and questioned why even more repairs were needed (new tires) that was not noted during my initial visit a few weeks prior, the employee simply stated he would have a manager call me to explain things further. Not once did I belittle this employee over the phone. Later, the manager called me back and instead of even listening to me, just went down a list of repairs they recommended. When I explained my issue with the caliper and how I wanted it to be fixed at no cost, the manager simply stated the lug nut would never cause an issue even after I explained that from the moment I picked up my vehicle there was a noticeable burning metal smell and the tire vibrated as I drove, clearly indicating damage done by their shop by improper mounting of the tire. The description of the lug nut is false, the lug nut in question was the exact same lug nut that came with my vehicle when I purchased it - it simply was installed improperly when they put the tire back on, something the shop failed to even notice before releasing the vehicle back to me. And finally, the manager never once gave any indication of wanting to offer a gesture. He simply dug in his heels, denied any responsibility and stated I needed to pay for repairs. Finally, it has since been found that after initially opening up this complaint, further damage was found to have been done by this store during the repairs performed on February 20th. I had to take my vehicle back in two days ago - march 25th - as a large amount of noise was coming from a rear end tire, the same one the shop listed in this complaint replaced shocks/struts on. It was found by that a critical bolt was never put back on during the replacement of my shocks/struts. While that repair was done at no cost since this shop failed to perform the installation correctly, it lends further credence to my initial claim that this shop failed to perform proper care to my vehicle that resulted in a failed caliper and parts not installed properly potentially causing further damage to my vehicle. 

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ******

  Business Response

  Date: 03/27/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret that Mr. ****** had a negative experience with the Sherwood, Oregon Les Schwab tire center. We take customer reports seriously and work diligently to immediately address customer concerns.
  According to *********************** records, Mr. ****** brought his 2016 ****** ********* to the tire center on February 20, 2025 to have front end suspension and brake work performed. At this time, one wheel stud on the left front was seized and needed to be replaced. Most ******* have a wheel stud thread pitch of 12x1.25. This is a very fine thread pitch that causes ******* to have a reputation of seizing lug nuts. Due to this nature, our tire center technicians replaced the stud at no charge to the customer. 
  On March 15, 2025, the customer returned and stated that the stud on the right front was longer than the rest, causing the caliper to seize up. Our store manager inspected the vehicle and found that there was one open ended lug nut on the right front rather than a close-ended lug nut. This allows the stud to protrude past the end of the lug nut making it appear longer. That is not the case, it is just a different style of lug nut. After further inspection, it was found that the brake caliper is locking up. This is an internal issue with the caliper. That being said, the braking issue the customer experienced would have no correlation to the replaced stud and lug nut. 
  The store manager did find an extra ****** lug nut that matched the rest to install for the customer so they are all the same. The customer got very irate at the store and belittled employees. The store manager attempted to explain that there is no possible way that there is any correlation between the lug nut and the brake caliper, but the customer was not understanding and calling the employees names. The store manager wanted to offer a gesture to the customer but did not get the chance to because of Mr. ******* irate communication.
  Although Les Schwab respectfully disagrees with the allegations in this report and are unwilling to resolve his concerns for what he asks, we would like to assure Mr. ****** that we are committed to providing the best products and customer service possible.  
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/12/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  
  

  Complaint: 23054408
  
  I am rejecting this response because: there has been no resolution and the case is still ongoing. I have not been contacted by anyone at Les Schwab in more than a month and Im still waiting. Until that is resolved I cannot or dont wish to close this case. Thank you.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  **** ********

  Business Response

  Date: 03/13/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret Mr. ******** had a negative experience at ********************************************. We take customer reports seriously and work diligently to immediately address customer concerns.
  As the customers report states, *********************** ************************ has received Mr. ********* incident report and will be in contact with the customer shortly. Please work directly with them to resolve the issues raised in this report. Thank you.
  
  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/20/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We are in receipt of the customers additional communication. Shortly before receiving a copy of the customers rebuttal, *********************** Claims Specialist, ****, contacted Mr. ******** and is working with him to resolve the concerns raised with your office. Les Schwab requests that Mr. ******** continues to communicate with ****. 
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/24/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt with Les Schwab Tire Center. I do not have a contract with Les Schwab Tire Center. They did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/27/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret the customer had a negative experience with **********************. ********************** prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  According to Les Schwabs records, Mr. ***** completed a handwritten credit application, with his signature on it, on June 8, 2022 at our Grants Pass, Oregon tire center location. On June 13, 2022, Mr. ***** made a $1,205.80 charge to the retail credit account. Mr. ***** made inconsistent payments until July, 2023. His account was sent to collections in November 2023.  ************ contacts *************, a debt collection company; they may be able to resolve his concerns.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/14/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Lifetime warranty for new struts. Les Scwhab told me I also needed new front struts. I had forgotten, and it was not updated in their computer so the salescam didn't know I had gotten them 10years ago. When I remembered I went in to talk to them. He said he could not refund for the parts because they no longer had them, so they could inspect to see they really did need to be replaced. They did refund labor. I went home realizing I would not have thought to replace the struts had they not told me in the first place they needed to be replaced, so they must have inspected them initially and when they replaced them with new ones they would have seen them again. The ride did not improve at ALL. Honestly, I am not sure they did put in new ones. I would love an inspection from an independent company. I emailed the company Jan 22. No reply.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/21/2025

  BBB Case ID ********
  We regret Ms. *** had a negative experience at *********************************** Les Schwab tire center. Les Schwab prides itself on superior customer service, takes concerns very seriously, and investigates the underlying facts of all customer concerns.  
  Soon after receiving a copy of this report, Les Schwabs store manager worked to resolve the concerns raised with your office. Les Schwab believes Ms. *** is satisfied with the agreed upon resolution.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused Ms. *** and sincerely thank her for her patience.