I read about the fines that the state had imposed to E-Z Lube: $5,000,000 and restitution fund of $6,000,000. Sounds very impressive? Do not be fooled. EZ Lube has 80 stores that will absorb the fine, giving them just a slap on the wrist. If we split the 5 million by the 80 stores give us $62,500 per store, payable in two years, or $31,000 per year.

EZ Lube is been doing this for many years and they will not stop this practices, the reason is the fine is so low compared with the rewards.

Some times people look at the big numbers and do not do the math. The people that go to EZ Lube are on denial.

We run a very honest operation in the city of Whittier CA. We were very upset with the decision on the government side.

This kind of actions make our industry look very bad. The honest people get a bad reputation and the bad ones get a slap on the wrist and free to do business as usual.

I have to express my disapproval on the decision taken by the authorities. The correct step must be fine this companies and close them as well as banning them for doing business ever!

Sincerely,

Gilbert Hernandez Barsom Automotive.