They do great work! First time I used them was for a clutch replacement in a Fiat 500 Abarth…read more Never a great time to try a repair shop for the first time but they exceeded my expectations and they performed maintenance on that car for until I sold it. Always honest with what I need and what I don't and friendly. Fiats are never cheap to work on but they provided fair pricing. They're a little far for me for my truck that about anyone could work on but I'd recommend them to anyone!

These guys rock! They are on the pricey side, but that comes with its perks. My oil pressure light…read morewas flashing (red oil can) and my car was starting slow, so I brought it in, terrified that I had irreparably damaged my engine somehow. Instead, their mechanic sent a detailed diagnosis explaining that it was a battery issue and had nothing to do with my car's lubrication system. They COULD have taken advantage of my inexperience with that kind of car problem, but they were honest and diligently fixed the core issue. My car is now in good health and driving fine thanks to their good work.

Service was comprehensive and very cost effective! I will definitely keep him in mind for future…read moreissues.

From the owner: Looking for work. Cheaper price better quality. I have automotive degree, ASE certified, worked at…read moremany shops in the area. Trained at dealerships. Been in the field for 10 years.

Very impressed with the professionalism of the owner. Quickly diagnosed the problem with my 2015…read moreBMW. Fixed it on time and on estimate. Highly recommend for skill and customer service.

Proper mechanics, Will diagnose and fix the correct part not just replace whole systems. It was…read morejust a switch, albeit and expensive switch at $500 plus labour but many thousands cheaper than a new transmission on my Porsche Cayman. They have earned my trust what more can I say. Thanks

Did me a solid just moments after smashing my front fender into a Carrboro loading dock. Rolled in…read morethere, fixed in 90 min, $200 worth every penny.

My vehicle after a diagnosis was misdiagnosed and I was told I needed a tune up to fix my problem…read more($900). After the tune up did not fix the issue, I was told my throttle body and MAP sensor needed to be replaced ($900). When they realized that didn't fix the issue, the told me I needed a new engine or to replace the cylinder head (quoted at $6,000+). At this point I told them to not do any further work and I went to retrieve my vehicle. At the time I went to get my car, I asked for them to show me my throttle body that was damaged, initially they were unable to show me the damage because they did not have it in their possession anymore and that NAPA auto parts store had it because it had a core charge on it. Well I went over to NAPA to ask if their new throttle body had a core charge and they told me there was no core charge on new throttle bodies only on refurbished ones. When I went back over to Al's Garage to ask to have the throttle body replacement chargers removed, they had no issue taking it off my bill but also "my" old throttle body magically reappeared and they put the old one back on my car. Well, I took my vehicle to get another diagnosed by 3 different mechanics, one being the actual Jeep dealership. All 3 mechanics came up with the same diagnosis and were unsure why they would do a tune up for my issue I was having. Other mechanics I spoke with as well, said in the situation if they provided me with a misdiagnosis and the problem wasn't fixed from their diagnosis they wouldn't keep charging me more to "test and check". I reached out to Al's Garage over the phone and spoke to a representative who had a very recognizable voice due to his accent. I asked if a manager was in while on the phone, and he said he did not know. I then asked if he knew who the owner was and again did not know. I then decided to return in person to speak with someone to find a resolution, the same guy who answered the phone, who referred to himself as Jerry, was there again. I explained the situation again, and he refused to work with me to find a resolution. I then asked for a business card and he refused to provide one and was initially reluctant to provide the name of the owner of the shop. It's unfortunate this situation is needing to come to this, but shops like this need to be put out of business to stop giving a bad rep for all the great mechanics and shops who are willing to do the right thing and not take advantage of costumers.

I've been going to Lloyd Tire for 3 years now, mostly for oil changes and tire rotations…read more I recently found one of my tires would consistently have a lower tire pressure than the others which would set off my tire pressure monitoring system in my Honda every time the weather changed. Because I was in a rush and wanted to get this tire fixed as soon as possible, I dropped in to a local Pep Boys and asked them to take a look at the tire. They told me that I had two nails in my tire that were too close together and my tire couldn't be patched, offering me information on a new tire I could buy. I was a little suspicious about this, so I took my car to Lloyd Tire. They patched the tire in 30 minutes for $30. Lloyd Tire has always treated me well. I look forward to bringing my business there in the future.

My wheel had been making a dreadful sound that was getting progressively worse. Think of a…read more"womwomwomwomwom" from my wheel bay, which increased in speed along with my vehicle's speed. I could've sworn it was the front left and had thought that tire looked the worst out of the four tires, but the people at Lloyd were honest in informing me that it was actually the front right side! They replaced that tire and the sound is gone, effectively ridding me of my driving anxiety. They could've just replaced the left tire like I had initially asked and let me continue experiencing the issue, but they let me know exactly what the problem was. Chris was also very kind + patient when I had quite a few questions. I will be returning soon to get the other tire replaced!

Used these guys for years; they are always able and willing to give a clear explanation for the…read morework done. My last car got to 270k; they worked with me to keep her going, understanding I was balancing between being safe and saving for the next vehicle. My new car is there today. I feel confident we can get this one to 250k+!

We too were loyal to Passport Motors until having our car towed there and they tried to take…read moreadvantage of the situation. Quoted a fuel pump repair $300 over fair market value. They said the fuel pump was $400 - online retail price was $68-115. I called two other garages within 1 mile, had the car towed a second time and still saved money. Yes, they were our go to place because they seemed fair and honest until today. My advice - get competitive quotes if you do intend to deal with them.

Exceptional, fast, and efficient service! I recently had all…read more4 tires replaced plus an alignment. The experience was fast and efficient. I had shopped around a bit and found the pricing here to be fair for Michelin tires and quality, and the service to be exceptional. Thank you, Bret! I arrived around 3 and was out the door with everything complete before 4:30. I especially value the Drive Happy Advantage with tire purchases here. -free rotation and balancing -free flat repairs -free pressure checks, TPMS resets, and more I also appreciated the repair record check via CarFax to identify any possible other repairs that may be needed and the follow up call to ask for feedback about the service provided. I'll be back for sure! Update: 2nd visit yesterday for the inspection was the same experience-fast and efficient.

My mother, who's very elderly, accidentally put car cleaner in her gas tank. She's on a fixed…read moreincome and doesn't have much money, but these guys fixed her car for a very very fair price and even went the extra mile to make sure she was taken care of. They even replaced the fuel filter at no cost, which they didn't have to, and were very understanding about the cost. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs their car fixed.

Hi Yelp. Tried to support a small business. Mistake. Hope they don't get upset, waste half my work…read moreday, get mad over nothing, melt down, and break my car (again). *shrug* Never trust mechanics who refuse to explain their work. The only things they respect less than their profession are their customers. There's a reason a nearby spot told me they stopped giving Yeargan's the time of day. They act like guilty pre-teens who got caught cheating on a test if you ask them something. Dig other reviews here. There's a pattern. Short: Something went funny with my car when it was serviced. Their attitude during follow-up was "Yeah? Drink bleach." Then came the theatrics. Paid $200 to watch some guy freak out and wag the dog. Issue left unaddressed. Long: Got something done. Cool. They noted several issues, but I was already handling those through insurance (was waiting on two checks). Paid, drove home. Lightly touched a door handle. Couldn't get out. Hadn't touched it since leaving the car with them. Cable busted under their watch. Yeargan's lost it when I tried to discuss it the next week. Everything fine on voicemail, but when I went in, it was "$800 for this mysterious issue we *totally* did not cause, jerk!" Owner(?) came unglued and grew cartoonishly condescending when I pointed out they were the last people to use the door, and that I knew how cables break due to my job. You're a tech, sure, but I didn't toss my engineering experience when I walked inside. Yeargan's dived into desperate, scammy evasiveness. They didn't clarify the issue, explain policy, or introduce me to who worked on it. "We got out of it a bunch of times" was pretty much it. Didn't buy the glib take. Suddenly, they were aristocrats, acting like I dropped cash, left, trashed my door, and then sucked up their precious internet browsing time with my unwashed problems. The Nick Cage House of Reactionary Auto Repair and Trying to Scare 20-Year-Olds. Could've said, "Here's what we saw." Instead, Yeargan's demanded nearly a grand for a basic repair, which wasn't needed before I visited, and went full rage-clown. Embarrassing. Worked when I dropped it off, and you used it last... as you said ... so... Discount Occam's Razor for a second. The narrative would read, "Nah, some linebacker Conan'ing this handle around didn't bust it; the disabled person with a bum hand severed this threaded cable, yet didn't hear anything in a silent environment. Or micro-sized ninjas did it. Or Bigfoot. Anyway, we want $800 for this menial job." Sniff test: Failed. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Plausible deniability? Okay, but if you're certain? Explain it. I paid for expertise, yes? You already took the green. Back it up. Instead, Yeargan's showed no confidence in their work and threw a self-incriminating, huff-and-puff fit. Removed all doubt. Corpse at their feet, blood on their clothes, knives in their hands, screaming "We didn't do it!" but... uh... Hit dog will holler. After watching him deflect, I quit speaking with the huffy guy. He then started jumping into my conversation with another person to tell me what was what. Asked for an evidence-based explanation? Nada. Left to his own devices? "Power move Pete." Smartest cat alive, muttering to himself and tagging every other sentence with angry platitudes. A business model based on acting like a gym coach in a bad 1983 comedy. What's "overcompensation"? Hit dog will holler. Hurt their feelings when I responded to their 758th automated text with "You owe me a new door handle!" Boo-hoo. They wasted tons of my time, and a quick DIY fix corrected their mistakes. Yeargan's whining to the pay-to-play joke that is the BBB, using selected de-contextualized recorded snippets (... creepy... ) about how they *weren't* prickly, hostile, or unprofessional, was fun. "This customer ignored me while I repeatedly insulted him after he dared to ask basic questions! WE'RE TOTALLY *NOT* DEFENSIVE!!" A hyperventilating man with a bruised ego, barkin' and fartin' to distract attention from their team's negligence? Doesn't scan very "pro." End result? Door was still busted. Contrarian outbursts did not solve the issue. Watching employees roll their eyes at their boss and his sneering, bitter asides, most of which were factually wrong? That also didn't help. Door was still busted. Again: Hit dog will holler. When I returned to my regular shop, they immediately noted I didn't even need half the work they tried to push on me. They also told me they stopped recommending Yeargan's, and that something was "obviously going on over there." Tell me about it. People need their cars. They use them to earn a living and care for their loved ones. If your options are nothing or this place? Stick with nothing. Keep looking. Your money, safety, and time are worth something. Don't entrust your vehicle to Yeargan's. "Top notch" in the same sense that throwing trash at a wall makes you an "artist."

My tire was flat, apparently slow leak as it seemed fine when I left that morning. I drove it there…read morebecause it was close. They told me $450 for new tire and installation. Then gave me a huge "complimentary" list of things I needed to fix. I didn't appreciate the upsell. They did put air in the tire, which I appreciate so I gave the 2 stars instead of 1. I drove it to Costco and had tire changed for $270. I get that it's more expensive in local garages than chains like Costco, and I probably would have paid an extra $100-but they lost my trust entirely with their laundry list of "things wrong with the vehicle" which was actually fine. Too bad. I like to support local as long as I don't feel taken advantage of.

Real people giving solid service and advice. I bring all…read morefour of my cars here and have for nearly 10 years. Volvo, sienna, fiat and Corolla. We get great prices, superb attention. Yes, they are busy, make appointments.

============== Update Review ==================== The owner…read morecontacted me immediately to offer a leak check and an OBD diagnosis. While they provided a printout of the manufacturer's oil pressure specifications and OBD results, they confirmed they do not have the mechanical gauging equipment required to perform the actual pressure test and tell me the exact PSI. I am now seeking a formal diagnostic elsewhere to verify engine safety. =============== Original Review ================== Total lack of professional accountability. Although I explicitly requested full synthetic oil, the shop used a synthetic blend instead. Within 24 hours, my red oil pressure light began flickering. When I returned, the owner (the guy in the front desk) refused a standard mechanical pressure test to rule out engine damage and became hostile when I asked for a written record. The owner told me, "You can stand there and be mad if you want, I won't do anything unless you are willing to pay for a full diagnosis" and--most dangerously--claimed, "you can continue drive if you have that oil light on." That is catastrophic advice that would lead to total engine failure. They are happy to take your money but refuse to stand behind their work or verify basic safety. Proceed with extreme caution.

I've been in a lot of auto parts stores over the years (Advance, AutoZone, NAPA, O'Reilly) and the…read morenicest, friendliest, and most helpful employee I've come across is Joshua at this Advance Auto Parts in downtown Carrboro. We're relatively new in the area and Josh welcomed us and made us feel right at home. It was our first time in Carrboro and we'd just eaten next door at Luna Rotisserie and Taproom: https://www.yelp.com/biz/luna-rotisserie-and-tap-room-carrboro-2. On our way back to the car, my wife pointed out that we were walking right past this Advance Auto Parts. Knowing me, I often need to buy something for my 20-year-old car, whether it be oil, a bulb, or windshield washer fluid. On this particular visit, I needed some of the latter. As soon as we entered the store, Josh asked us what we were looking for. I told him, he pointed us in the right direction, and then he told us a lot about the windshield washer fluids they had in stock and gave us honest advice. They carried a few different types of Rain-X plus a cheaper brand. Josh said most customers go with the cheap stuff, that all the brands/types of washer fluid were essentially the same, and to pick our favorite color. There was blue, green, orange, and purple. I've been purchasing Rain-X brand products for the last two decades so I went with the more expensive orange Rain-X 2-in-1 (de-icer and bug remover) which I've used before. One gallon cost $5.90 after tax. The store was set up to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. The counters were roped off to promote separation between employees and customers. The counters also had plexiglass barriers installed. Josh wore a mask when interacting with us. After checking out, Josh noticed my wife carrying two boxes of leftovers from our meal at Luna. He offered her a bag. That was nice of him. The bags were Carquest bags (Advance Auto Parts owns Carquest). Knowing we were new to the area, Josh offered up advice/recommendations for the area if we wanted. Also nice of him. I noticed this Advance Auto Parts store is smaller than other Advance Auto Parts stores I've been in. The store number is 1054. Parking can be hard to come by in this part of town. However, this store has its own free, dedicated spots located conveniently right next to the building. Thank you, Josh!

Today I needed to replace the battery in my Subaru Outback. I had purchased the battery from the…read moreAdvance store in Carrboro, so I returned there to confirm that it was still under warranty. Indeed, it was under warranty so the staff began the process of replacing it. Joshua is the employee who helped me. He didn't know what he was getting into. :-) He tested the old battery, confirming that it needed replacing. He took out the old battery and put in a replacement. He then went through the process of testing the starter, alternator and new battery ... and determined that the NEW battery was defective. (He said that in his 14 years that had happened only one other time.) Joshua then got another battery, put it in and ran the tests again to determine that all was good. But he noted that the cable terminal attaching to the battery's positive anode couldn't be fully tightened, setting off a good 40 minutes of work to replace the cable terminal. I could not have been more satisfied with the service Joshua gave me. He told me he has worked at Advance for 14 years. I see other comments here that attest to the friendly, expert help the staff at Advance in Carrboro regularly provide. I can confirm it is true!