I am thankful for the people who work at Pope Davis Tire & Automotive, located at 1531 Taylor Street, downtown Columbia, SC. Ela (the administrative assistant) met me with compassion, honesty, and a cup of hot chocolate...and I am nobody special. My vulnerable state would have been easy to take advantage of: 98 Chevy in need of engine repair (not to get too specific), which included a first estimate of, at least, $1,300!

The mechanic I met (please ask for a first name), met my eyes with integrity after he evaluated my car and diagnosed the problem. After decades of experience he pinpointed the problem, and it was not according to the first diagnosis: He told me the problem was less complicated, my car was worth fixing, and it would cost less. This was a pleasant surprise.

So, I entrusted my trusty car to them. They dropped me off at a car rental service, took care of my car over the weekend, and delivered as promised. My car is in good shape now. What a relief!

I am thankful to have done business with an automotive company of noble character.