GRUMPY'S AUTOMOTIVE CONCIERGE SERVICE
Before you approve a repair anywhere on Long Island, text me the shop's quote. I'll tell you if you're being ripped off.
YOUR CAR,
OUR PRIORITY.
Years in the car business
40+
With over 40 years of trusted experience in the automotive industry, I'm stepping in as your personal, independent advisor. I don't pull wrenches, pick up cars or tow them, which means I have zero conflict of interest. My only goal is to audit the shops for you, keep your vehicle running smoothly and make sure you never get ripped off again. Send me any repair quote, labor rate or parts list before you approve the work. I'll check that the prices are fair and the repairs are actually necessary, and keep your hard-earned money in your wallet.
Richard Campo, Owner | Operator
WHAT I DOFOR YOU
Five ways I look out for you and your car. All of it happens by text, phone or email.
Send me your quote-
Repair quote audits
Send me a shop's quote. I audit the parts and labor pricing to make sure you're not being ripped off.
- Part prices
- Labor hours
- Is it needed
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Parts and labor logistics
I verify real-world part costs and standard labor times, so you know what the job should cost.
- Real part costs
- Standard times
- A fair total
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Shop recommendations and appointments
I find the most reliable local shop for the job you need, and set up the appointment if you'd like.
- The right shop
- The right job
- Booked for you
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Invoice saving and service history
Send me your final invoice and I save it in your file. I keep track of your service and maintenance history.
- Invoices
- Service history
- Your file
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Inspection and registration reminders
I remind you before your NY State inspection, your NY registration and your oil changes come due.
- Inspection
- Registration
- Oil changes
HOW IT WORKS
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You send the quote
Text or email me a photo of the shop's estimate before you say yes.
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I audit every line
Parts against real-world prices, labor against standard times, and whether the work is needed.
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You get my verdict
What's fair, what's padded and what you don't need, in plain English.
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I line up the shop
Want a better shop for the job? I find the most reliable one and help set up the appointment.
PICK A PLAN |
On-Demand Service$50per service | Single Vehicle Plan |
Multi-Car Household Plan$45a month |
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| What it is | One estimate review or shop consultation, when you need it | A monthly plan for one car | A monthly plan for up to three cars |
| Pay a year upfront | Not needed: you pay per service | $215.89 a year at the regular price, saving $23.99 | $486 a year, saving $54 |
| Quote and estimate reviews | One per service | Included | Included for each car |
| Shop research and booking | One consultation per service | Included | Included |
| Reminders, invoices and history | Not included | Included | Included for each car |
| Member perks at affiliated shops | Not included | When they launch | When they launch |
| Choose | Send me your quote | Sign up for the beta | Sign up |
AFFILIATED SHOPS & SERVICES
I'm building a network of preferred local vendors on Long Island, so members get exclusive 10% discounts at the shops and services I trust. Coming soon.
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The most reliable local shops for the repair you need, matched to your car.
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Trusted local towing, so a breakdown doesn't turn into a second ripoff.
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Other automotive businesses I trust, added as the network grows.
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If you run an honest shop, tow service or auto business on Long Island, call me at 516-901-6799.
QUESTIONS
How do you know if a shop is ripping me off?
I check the quote line by line: part prices against what they really cost, labor against standard times, and whether the work is actually necessary. Then I tell you straight.
Do you fix cars?
No. I don't pull wrenches, pick up cars or tow them. That's the point: I have zero conflict of interest, so my only goal is looking out for you.
What does it cost?
$50 for a one-time quote review or shop consultation. Or join a plan: $19.99 a month for one car, or $45 a month for up to three. Paid a year upfront, it's $215.89 or $486. During beta testing, the first 300 customers pay $9.99 a month per vehicle, locked in for life.
What do you remind me about?
Your New York State inspection, your NY registration and your oil changes. I keep the dates in your file and tell you before each one is due.
Do you cover my town?
If it's on Long Island, yes. Nassau or Suffolk, I cover all of it, and everything happens by text, phone or email.
What are the member perks?
I'm signing up preferred local repair shops, towing services and other automotive partners, so members get exclusive 10% discounts. Coming soon.
SEND ME YOUR QUOTE
Your email opens with this filled in. Attach a photo of the shop's quote and hit send.
Or text the photo to 516-901-6799, call me, or email me.
Your email should be open now. Attach the photo of the quote and hit send.