A great shop! Professional, thorough, friendly - and have a woman mechanic too! Girl Power - love it! So happy to have found a great, trustworthy shop to have my car serviced! read more

Got an oil change.... And did not get an oil change... I went to second mechanic and they said the oils was not changed a was short 4 quarts

Great neighborhood spot! They are helpful and confident. I've been for a few flat tires

Good service and customer service! I got my brakes done here and it's been a month and the brakes are working well. Always good to feel safe on the road thanks to A W Auto Service. The customer service is great and prices are reasonable. read more

State inspection, called and went over in the am, done in 1.5 hours! Small upstairs couch/waiting room, very friendly staff and half the price of my last place. Great experience overall! read more

I've only been to A&W once since moving to Mt. Airy, but so far I have no complaints. The reviews I read ahead of time all seem to be accurate. They were very pleasant over the phone and took my information down which gave me confidence they'd be prepared for whatever work load they had. My old mechanic was great, but he was very casual about scheduling and I'd always drop off my car with like 3 or 4 other people all showing up at the same time. He'd often chat about how he had so much work to do and so little time. Here I feel like they're organized and staffed well enough to avoid that. They even told me it was good that I didn't mind waiting until Tuesday, because they were already booked up for Monday. I appreciate that honesty and I'm glad they didn't just try to cram me in when they didn't really have the time. It was just an oil change, but so far so good. They even replaced my headlight which I regret not telling them I already had a bulb for in the glove box, but oh well that's just my own fault for not expecting them to go above and beyond to keep me street legal. It was good knowing they wouldn't over look something like that. read more

If you live in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, or surrounding neighborhoods (heck, even if you have to drive here from points further) this is the one auto shop you need, hands down! First of all, they do ONLY the work that's needed and don't add on unnecessary labor! They explain all the work they do, and even show you the part that was removed and why it was done. Simply put, you can trust A & W Auto! And these days, that's worth it right there. So get there early (I've dropped off my car 6:30 am) and be ready to pick up your car by 4:30 cause they like to finish early. But you're car will be ready and you'll have peace of mind that it was done well, and you weren't taken to the cleaners. read more

These guys are unbelievable. I had a flat tire and Andrew and his guys fixed in no time and for a great price. Extremely knowledgeable, local business. Highly recommend. read more

Very honest and reliable shop. My mother lives in the area and they take care of her car always find them to be honest and caring. If you live in the area this is where you should take your car. Andy & Willy are great guys. read more

Impeccable customer service! Very professional and understanding. Willy was able to service my car within 45 minutes of my arrival although I did not have reservations. Thank you Willy and your team. Best mechanics in Germantown! read more

What kind and accommodating folks. I live it there and would recommend it for sure!

This is my 200th review! :-) -- All around great mechanic, Thank you Yelp! I am the reason mechanics rip off women. I know nothing about cars and often fail to do even basic maintenance. Being from Cali, I didn't have a mechanic in Philly when the car started smoking among other things. I sort of gave up on it for years and recently decided to get it operable again. I called around and other shops were just plain rude. These guys were the opposite--completely nice and cordial. Andrew took my car in before business hours and let me pick it up after hours. He even gave me a ride to the taxi station. He didn't want to charge me until he knew he could help with the problem and even though he said he was booked until Friday, my work was completed same day. The price was in line with industry standards according to Google, but I don't feel I was charged for work I didn't truly need. Check these guys out. Also, as a black woman I am always saddened by how few black owned businesses there are. It feels good to support the community. read more

Quick, friendly! Went there for my state inspection and Andy took care of my car fast. He even came out to my house the following week to check up on my fiancee's car that was not starting. He didn't want us to have to call a tow truck! (We thought that was pretty awesome.) Would definitely recommend to anyone in the neighborhood needing a mechanic. Oh, and prices were reasonable. He accepted Visa / Mastercard. read more

I decided to go to A & W because a previous review stated that they never rip off people who know nothing about cars, which turned out to be right! I got a flat because of Pennsylvania's inability to fill potholes ever. Went in early on a Tuesday and Andrew, a super nice guy, called around to find me the cheapest replacement - took a total of 15 minutes, max. Came back the next day to have it put on the car, which he took care of while I was standing there in five minutes! It was the easiest experience I've ever had in an auto shop. Considering that the last time I got a flat I went to Walmart Tire & Lube and waited three hours to pay more than I paid at A & W, I know where I'll be going the inevitable next time Pennsylvania destroys my car. Thanks, Andrew! read more

Recently moved into the neighborhood and too many people from too many walks of life that I have met and talked to all said the same thing about A&W, "Oh those guys are great." I've been taking my Camry Hybrid to them, since I started suspecting the dealership of nickel-and-diming me, and I have been very pleased with their service and the way they explain what was done. read more

A good and honest mechanic is hard to come by, especially in Philadelphia. Andrew and Willie are the old school friendly and attentive mechanics that you just don't find anymore. You're not going to find a plush waiting room with great magazines and a flat screen TV or espresso machine but you will find friendly, courteous, and polite guys that will explain what is wrong and provide options. I'm in the process of selling a car that is an absolute lemon and I have been to A&W on several occasions unfortunately and no matter what part of the city I may reside, I will always bring my cars to them for now on. Wonderful Shop!!! read more

Excellent service and very knowledge small staff that will walk you through recommended repairs.

Dealing with auto repairs is one of my absolute top things that I hate to do. When you lack mechanical knowledge most shops/dealerships try to take advantage. Mr. Andrew made it painless. I stopped in one Friday morning in terrible weather conditions after receiving both check gauges and check engine warnings. The location was convenient and the Yelp reviews from other women intrigued me. Despite the amount of vehicles that the staff was working on at the time, Mr. Andrew made time to make sure that I was safe to drive through the weekend until he had time to give my issue his full attention. We worked together to diagnose the issue over a few days. At every interaction he made it a point to educate me. He showed me what he was doing and repeatedly made sure that I understood. During and after the servicing of my vehicle he showed me the parts that he changed out and why. The labor charges are reasonable. I found a reliable painless service in A & W. read more

Super friendly! I decided to get my car inspected here based off of reviews from fellow yelpers. I was pleased with the service. They were very friendly, quick (it took about 2.5hrs to get my car inspected and I dropped it off right after calling them, no appointment), and affordable ($71 approx for a full inspection). They take credit and debit cards, just no AMEX. I will definitely go back to get my car inspected here next year. It is a small garage with a waiting room on the 2nd floor. Snacks (to buy - cheap 50 cents), bathrooms, AC, a couch n chairs, bulletin board with local business cards, and a TV on the news channel. Cozy, not fancy by any means, but does the trick! I recommend walking around the neighborhood while you're waiting. The library is a few blocks away. read more

Amazingly kind and always very honest and knowledgeable about my car. Really great prices for the quality of service and work. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Andy and Willie have worked on my car for the last 30 yes. They've always provided me with great service. They are very knowledgeable and offer good advice. It's nice to know that you can still get good service for your car. read more

I couldn't imagine going anywhere else to get my car serviced. Mr Andrew is like the carping pop pop automobiles! Lol He's a straight shooter, his services and team is very quick and they are affordable. He's very quick and accurate with diagnosing car issues with and without the obd reader and almost always fixes issues on the same day. read more

These guys are simply amazing!! I go to school right around here and was actually told about them from a security guard on campus. They are honest and deliver great prices. Andy always takes into consideration that I'm a college student and finds the best prices for me. So glad to have trust worthy and reliable mechanics! 110% recommend to anyone. read more

Always old fashion, manners galore, forthcoming, question answering, good service. I'm also more than comfortable with the pricing.

It's rare to feel happy when you're spending $800 on work for your car, but I've had the experience at A&W. This shop truly lives up to its Yelp reputation. Andy and Willie are two of the nicest guys I've met, and they are honest and great mechanics to boot! These guys have done a lot of work on our 1998 Civic, and they've regularly discounted costs to help us out. When our catalytic converter started to go, they did everything they could to prevent us from having to replace it, and worked on the car for free a second time when their original plan didn't work out. I love supporting local businesses, but it's an added bonus when I know that the money I'm spending is on quality work and that my money is supporting members of my community that are genuinely good people. I always feel this way at A&W. read more

The guys at A & W were amazing! I needed an annual state inspection and after a not so great experience at another shop, I decided to give A & W a try. I am so glad that I did. The price was fair and the service was excellent. They even had a little waiting room upstairs with snacks available for purchase. I will definitely be returning. read more

I'm new to PA and this whole "inspection/tags" thing. After reading lots of positive reviews about A&W I gave them a call to see what they charged and set up an appointment. The man who answered the phone was great - informative and friendly. I took my car over the next day, with my CA plates still attached. A disreputable shop would have seen my CA plates, and my confused answers to their questions (how should I know if I am required to get an emissions tag?) and totally could have taken advantage of the situation. Instead, these guys looked into whether or not an emissions inspection was required (the car is registered in centre county - long story), got the job done, and had my car back to me later that afternoon at the exact price they quoted. They even replaced a tail light bulb that I'm pretty sure they didn't charge me for. Fast, friendly, and cheap - what's not to like? read more

Check engine light was on, they saw me, ran the diagnostic and fixed a minor problem for no charge. No charge! Brought my car back for inspection and Andy told me I could pass, but recommended a few repairs. He said repeatedly I didn't need the work to pass, and wanted to be sure I uderstood. Really a pleasure doing business here. No pressure, full explanations and fair prices. read more

Took my 2005 Ford Focus in for inspec. Needed 2 new tires. Got a great deal on Pirelli's. These guys were quick, honest and thorough. Car was ready on time. Will definitely use them again! So happy to have found them. read more

Awesome service. My brother and I were in town when traveling and blew out a tire. They put our spare on immediately and didn't even charge. Definitely recommend. read more

I've been going to A & W for 5 years now - always have good service. Quick, effective repairs and maintenance with reasonable pricing.

Quick and easy state inspection, make sure you call ahead to get on the list. Willy is the man! Definitely going back

These guys seem to be good, honest mechanics. When I've gone in for repairs (such as new belts, water pump, wheels), they always took the time to show me exactly what was wrong, and what needed to be done. In my experience, the prices are in line with the best around - and for repairs, significantly less than chains like Midas. It's also a great place to go for state inspection. Definitely recommend! read more

My car was making a terrible whining/grinding noise whenever I turned the wheel. I took it to A&W and it was back in a couple hours. noise free. Basically, my car was leaking power steering fluid. They fixed it right up, for a reasonable price and QUICKLY. read more

This place is awesome! As a female who is admittedly completely lost when it comes to anything mechanical, I tend to get taken advantage of when a mechanic things that I will fall for anything. So I went in for an inspection (at another place) and they basically told me that I needed my entire car fixed and quoted a crazy sum. Yeah, I wasn't buying it. I found A&W and got another inspection, an honest one and they provided quick, honest and great service. I felt completely comfortable and they knocked hundreds of dollars off what the other guys were saying. I found my new auto place! :-) read more

I just left this place after reading the reviews on the net. Don't believe everything you read! I found the guy behind the desk to be rude and not pleasant. I'm an out of towner that needed a water pump installed. I had the part in hand but was not expecting the repair to be done today or tomorrow. I nicely asked about the shop policy and then was met with rude grumblings. I'll find another shop. read more

Had a number of codes which was causing a check engine light on my car. They were very organized and detailed in handling my problems. They constantly updated me on my repair circumstances. The people were friendly, polite and completly honest. Excellent repair business. No games. The price was higher than I expected, but I wanted everything repaired. I would say that they should find online parts facilities to lower the prices and include other non-OEM online suppliers. The quality of after-market manufacturers are often higher than auto company parts supplies. read more

One of the best shops I have ever been to. The guys at A &W did my state inspection and emissions test, and the first time my car flunked both. They made sure to show me everything that was wrong, and they did my brakes and a tie rod for me for a great price, and they did a bunch of little things for free to get my car to pass. The car didn't pass emissions because it needed to go through a drive cycle, and they told me this straight up. They re-tested it at least 5 times this past week until it finally passed, and charged me nothing past the first try. This is a great auto shop and these guys really take care of their customers. read more

After going to a few mechanics in the area, including dealers, for my Nissan Xterra, I wandered over to these guys. Originally they were too local for me to think they could compete, but I was dead wrong. They are excellent. read more

Andrew & Willie are fantastic! They are knowledgeable, trust-worthy mechanics who give quick service and reasonable rates. I know how hard it is to find a mechanic that you can trust, so I drive to Mt. Airy for service even though I moved to another part of the city over a year ago. Take your car to A&W, you won't regret it. read more