Took my car to capital tech for a leaking water pump. James did this work on his own time which…read moreinvolved changing the water pump as well as the timing chains and tensioners. About 2 weeks later the car developed an oil leak from the area of the crankshaft seal and or the timing cover as well as the front valve cover gasket, all of which he had to change. I paid James 900 dollars cash and I supplied the parts needed to do the job. Now after 2 weeks of text messages and 2 or 3 phone calls to my place of employment, James said he has not forgot about me. I have now taken the vehicle to another mechanic for the repairs. This review is not about Capital Tech itself but the mechanic. I am expecting these repairs to cost another 300 to 500 dollars on top of the almost 1600 parts and labor already spent. This post from a dissatisfied customer who is retired but work a part time job Sincerely Larry Ellis

I will not take my car anywhere besides Capital! Finally a car repair place with integrity! I took…read morethere from a high recommendation and so glad I did. I do recommend going there and making an appointment. I made the appointment last week to bring my car in with a laundry list of repairs. This morning I parked my car in their parking lot and dropped my keys through the door as instructed. Derrick just called me before 10am and cancelled some unnecessary repairs that were recommended by another shop... All in all I'm so happy!

I have a Volkswagen diesel and everyone else in the area was charging double for a timing service…read more They did it for half the price and did a great job. These guys are honest and just nice to deal with. Very rare to find these days.

They do top notch work that is priced accordingly…read more Been going regularly with a mini cooper- a car for which it can be hard to find mechanics that are able to deal with the unique programming requirements. Like any good mechanic they are in demand so it can sometimes be hard to get through and one needs to be proactive about communicating their needs. All that said my most recent experience shows their customer service is only getting better, matching the excellent work they do!

Everything!! Kate is great and Kenta the mechanic is the most honest and fair mechanic I've ever…read moremet anywhere. Give him a call.

Since discovering this gentleman and his repair shop not long ago I have been bringing both of my…read morevehicles to him for repairs. This review just reinforces my previous review. Kenta Bond, the owner of this shop is a man of high integrity. He also is a master of customer service. I call him a dinosaur because, even though he is a rather young person, he provides "old time" customer service. His pricing is extremely competitive - better than many - and he truly cares about his customers. The other day he stayed late to make sure my car repair was complete. It was not a simple repair. The car needed an axle. The parts supply house was very late getting him the needed part so Mr. Bond actually got in his car and went to the supply house and picked up the part himself. That pushed the repair completion time back. However, Mr. Bond stayed about an hour past usual closing time to get the job done for me. He does high quality work and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Please help support this small local business. He needs the support far more than the big chain repair shops in the area and his price markups are far less than theirs!

Can't recommend this place enough. Keehan is very helpful and great at communicating the issues and…read moreproviding solutions. I've come here quite a few times since they opened and they have earned my business for years to come. It is important to find a mechanic you trust, and they have earned it!

Requested service was to replace my headlight assembly. Customer service is very professional and…read moreknowledgeable about their work. I had been to 3 different shops including the dealer for the vehicle and they were unable to diagnose the issue until I came here. They knew exactly what it needed to get my car back running properly. The value of their work is definitely top tier. I stopped in for a separate issue non related and they were able to assist me immediately and get me back on the road. I recommend this shop to anyone looking for explanations of the work being done, and the price is very reasonable for the work being done.

Bring someone with you who knows they're way around cars if you really need to go here. Take theyre…read morehigh ratings with a grain of salt, cause they have bad reviews removed! Charged for parts that never replaced. Said it wouldn't pass inspection with out it. Just had front end done this spring. Took it to original mechanic and said nothing was replaced, and showed me everything in person, to his reciepts. Id just stay away

Lawton's is a wonderful garage with honest mechanics and fair prices. My husband and I have both…read moretaken our vehicles here and have only positive things to report. They are flexible and efficient. I highly recommend!

Larry Lombardo was kind enough to squeeze me in during a trip back to Albany to see family and…read morefriends. He accommodated my haphazard schedule and was -- as everyone has said -- fair on pricing and speed. I wish I had more time to complete the other work my car needs, as it's rare to find a mechanic that doesn't upsell or take advantage (particularly of women). Bottom line: Highly recommended.

Consistently great service at Avery fair prices. Always seems to fit our cars in despite being…read moreextremely busy. First class!

Whenever I call Ayers Auto for work on my car their response always is to bring it in ... They do…read morethe job perfectly. I highly recommend Ayers. Thanks Ayers for work well done. Karen T.

I needed a state inspection and thought I had an appointment with Ayers because it's close to my…read moresons piano teacher. Turns out my appointment was with a competitor's shop. Even though they were obviously busy Ayers took me anyway and they were really nice about it. That means a lot and I will call them next time I need service.

I've been going here to fix my car for about 5 years now, and I wouldn't ever want to bring my car…read moreanywhere else. I'm not sure why I didn't write this review earlier, to be honest. Dan is a great guy who knows what he is talking about, and his mechanics are pretty knowledgeable and kind as well. As a young woman who doesn't know much about cars, I'm always afraid of getting scammed and up-charged; with my luck some other numbnut mechanic out there would try to convince me to buy their "premium air"... I'm happy I found a place where I don't have to worry about that. If you want to patronize a knowledgeable business that practices honesty and integrity, go to La Barge's in Albany :)

Took my into La Barge's the other day because my brakes were making a horrible grinding sound, and…read moreI needed an oil change anyway. Honestly, I was expecting a headache, but the team here was great. Dan and the guys upfront were super welcoming, kept me updated, and didn't try to upsell me on a million things I didn't need. They got the brakes expected. It's a huge relief to find an honest mechanic shop that can actually handle everything from a quick oil change to major repairs under one roof.

I Just want to start my story with a phone call from my Twin Daughters that were driving in an…read moreArea Almost 200 Miles from home , They were on a Meeting in Albany , when they were close to a very concerning situation where the level of Scary was at a 9 , upon trying to exit the situation , my daughter hit a curb , decimating her New Tire , So scared from the encounter with lots of Police present , she had to get roadside , I remembered i had Just recently bought new tires and added the Tire Protection !! well that was the best thing i could have done as per SHAYNE from FIRESTONE 188 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12206.(518) 310-2622 .Albany ,he answered the phone professionally and helped me along Making a Stressful Day much less as he said have my daughter come down and he would handle the WHOLE issue .. This Man/ Firestone is Amazing .. Shayne 10 Stars isn't enough Helping my Daughters out . I want to Thank You from the bottom of my Heart for all your help And if your gonna Buy a SET of Tires I cant say Enough but to get them HERE ! God bless Shayne also a SHOUT out to my Local Firestone Dealer Patrick form 138 Alexander Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755

2 hours ago recently…read moregot 4 new tires from this establishment 40 days later unfortunately had to return due to a defective tire. still within the 90 day warranty, frustrating experience with the service manager. it is standard industry practice to cross-switch front tires to diagnose a steering pull when the pull changes directions with the tire swap it conforms a defective tire. the manager refused to accept this, amd tried to blame the alignment using the post-swap alignment data against me, if the management doesnt understand fundamental tire troubleshooting, i cant trust him with my vehicle. i was also told i was getting a new tire on 8/31/26 when i took the car in i waited 4 hrs later and no new tire was put on & i had to switch the tire bad belts to the back of the car so the front end pull would stop