Engine Repair Shop, White Bear Lake, MN - I also provided a downpayment of $500. At that time, I advised the owner that I needed the engine repaired and installed by April 20th, as I have a pre-paid boat slip for the 2003 season

Engine Repair Shop, White Bear Lake, MN - I also provided a downpayment of $500. At that time, I advised the owner that I needed the engine repaired and installed by April 20th, as I have a pre-paid boat slip for the 2003 season

Engine Repair Shop

Hitman Motorsports

4120 Hoffman Road

White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I am posting this complaint in an effort to advise consumers of my unfortunate experience with Hitman Motorsports of White Bear Lake Minnesota. I delivered my 15 horse power marine engine to Hitman Motorsports shop for rebuild repair on September 30th 2002.

I also provided a downpayment of $500. At that time, I advised the owner that I needed the engine repaired and installed by April 20th, as I have a pre-paid boat slip for the 2003 season. The owner agreed to have the engine rebuilt, installed and running by that date. In November of 2003, the owner requested another downpayment of $500, which I promptly paid. In December of 2003, the owner advised me that the engine was completely repaired, requested final payment and advised me to bring my boat in during April for installation. I promptly issued the final payment in the amount of $1,432.26. Upon delivering my boat in April for the engine install, Hitman Motorsports initiated little communication, failed to respond to inquiries and provided countless excuses and delays for not having the engine installed and running. Excuses included: Inability to maintain a qualified mechanic; Incorrect installation of of parts; Failure to order proper parts; Priority customers.

The owner also advised me that he had to disassemble and reassemble the engine several times due to incorrect parts installation and admitted not testing the engine during the six month period he had to rebuild it. The owner of Hitman motorsports continued to provide excuses and delays until July 23rd when he claimed the engine was finally completed. Needless to say, the engine is not repaired and maintains an operating temperature of 275 degrees F.

The correct operating temperature should be 140 degrees. I've also encountered engine backfires, sputtering and failure to remain operative. Additionally, due to loose engine connections, I encountered engine sparking along with a severed gasoline line. All compliments of Hitman Motorsports. In addition to the $2,432.00 spent for the inadequate repair, I also relinquished my boating slip for 2003 and was unable to recover the costs associated for three months of slip rental. Hitman Motorsports had my engine for ten months and still couldn't repair the engine correctly. So, I'm out $3,000 and a boating season due to Hitman Motorsports. On August 29, 2003, the Ramsey County Conciliation Court awarded me a Judgment in the amount of $500.00 against Hitman Motorsports for repair of the engine. Hitman Motorsports failed to issued payment.

On April 22, 2004, I advised the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota of Hitman Motorsports and their failure to issue payment. The owner of Hitman Motorsports responded with a promise to issue payment. I followed up on two later occasions requesting payment. As of today, Hitman Motorsports has not issued payment. Please beware of Hitman Motorsports and their shady business practices.

Ken G Click this link to e-mail the above consumer: //