They don't communicate about costs until the work is already done and it's time to pay and you're…read morestuck. When I dropped off my keys the night before my car's appointment I signed that I wanted to my contacted if repairs were over $200 and was not contacted when my bill turned out to be $1,357. They took advantage of me. Why even have the "call me with an estimate" option if they aren't going to do that? They kept my car all day. I even called mid-day and talked to someone on the phone and he never told me the cost of anything, never warned me about cost or talked numbers. He never offered advice about the services I'd requested, like what maintenance was typically done at this mileage. I learned to always request an estimate, to not be naive and trusting. I used to take my car here regularly but now I can't trust them.

I'll try to keep my review brief. Back in June, my Hyundai Sonata was targeted and broken into for…read morean attempted theft. They broke the glass and while they didn't steal the car, they completely messed up my steering panel. I tried calling a couple places that could fix this, C.A.R.S. told me they could, so I had my tow truck drop it off there. It took about a month to get my car back (that wasn't entirely their fault, my understanding is there was a cyber hack that delayed things. Still, it would have been nice for them to let me know that update versus me calling them asking what was going on). Not long after, my car was having trouble turning on. Tried jumper cables, that didn't work. So again, I had my car towed back to C.A.R.S. for further inspection. They replaced the starter. A month later, again, I was having troubles turning my car on and took it back for a third time to C.A.R.S. They told me basically nothing was wrong, my vehicle is in "theft mode" and if I just play around with the key fob, it should work. I found that odd because I never do anything different when I get in my car and turn it on, but ok. From there, sometimes it would turn on, sometimes it would not. I would have to basically hope and pray the "key fob" trick would work. After some more time, that no longer would work and I had to use jumper cables to get my car to turn on. I no longer could trust C.A.R.S. to fix this issue, as I kept racking up charges and my car was never reliable. So I took it to Luke's Auto instead. There, they found my module was completely disconnected. Since I had to jump my car so often, I now needed a new battery. I'm not a car guy, so getting into the specifics on the repairs is above my pay grade. But here's what I can confidently share: Driving (if I could drive at all) my car ever since I took it to C.A.R.S. made my life hell. Between my initial insurance claim and future visits, I spent thousands of dollars to not have a reliable vehicle. Ever since I took it to Luke's, it has been a pain-free experience and my vehicle has been perfectly normal. Had I simply taken my car there back in June, I would have saved so much money and had so much less stress. Not to mention, they came across significantly more communicative and customer-friendly, from their waiting room all the way to their follow-ups.

Been a customer for years, the owner Brad is a truly honest, all around great guy. So hard to find…read morea mechanic who won't rip you off, but here he is! I also really like that not only am I supporting an independently owned and operated small business, but I'm getting better work and more personalized attention than I would get at "the big guys" for stuff like oil changes and tire rotations. Try Imports Plus, this is the mechanic you're looking for!

Was in a real bind, and they got my car back to me in the morning. Manager was super considerate…read moreand helped me out. Great quality and helped me at a solid price!

Excellent auto repair business. Jason is professional, knowledgeable,courteous and shows genuine…read moreconcern for excellent work and customer satisfaction. Highly recommend. I appreciate their reports and updates as well as ease of contacting them. They actually answer the phone and it's a real person you can discuss your situation with and not have to play phone tag. Thank you Luke's staff.

Top notch shop. Straight up tells you the issue and what the cost will be to do the repair.read more

I went to Luke's about a month ago, because I needed to get my transmission flushed. I was…read moreincredibly happy with the service. First of all, when you set up an appointment, you can request a loaner car, so that you don't need to wait there for the car, and I didn't have to miss work. I also saw a different rep ordering someone an Uber for a different customer because who didn't have appointment so there wasn't a loaner available. Secondly, I originally went in for a transmission flush. While I was at work, I got a text and email of the inspection they had done. The inspection was really easy to read, and gave me different levels of recommendations for other things that needed to be done. Some things were urgent, and some things were needed soon, but not urgent, and there were some things that were for maintenance only. On my lunch break, I called my service rep, and he was able to talk me through all of the things on the report, and explain things to me, because I am pretty illiterate when it comes to cars. I ended up also getting my drive belt replaced as well. But my rep made sure to let me know what the price would before I decided to go through with it. At the end of my work day, I drove my loaner car back to Luke's and picked my car up, and was on my way. Overall, the inspection report, and the loaner car I think is what really separates Luke's from the rest. When I've taken my car to get an oil change or the tires replaced at other places, i've always had to wait in the lobby and its a waste of time. I lost no time with Luke's and knew exactly what was happening to my car. Take your car to Luke's if you want incredible service.

I recently had the water pump replaced on my vehicle at Luke's Auto Shop. Unfortunately, shortly…read moreafter the repair, I discovered that a coolant hose clamp associated with the water pump had been left improperly installed. This caused coolant to leak into the engine bay and could have led to much more serious engine damage if it hadn't been caught quickly. A mistake like this is concerning because the cooling system is a critical component, and something as basic as verifying that all hose clamps are properly secured should be part of every final inspection before a vehicle is returned to the customer. That said, I also believe it's important to recognize when a business makes a genuine effort to address a problem. Once the issue was brought to the shop's attention, the service manager handled the situation professionally. While the original workmanship issue should not have occurred, he did what he could to make the situation right by listening to my concerns, arranging for the vehicle to be checked over, and working to restore my confidence in the repair. No repair shop is immune to mistakes, but how those mistakes are handled matters. In this case, the initial repair fell short of the standard I expected, but the service manager's professionalism and willingness to stand behind the work improved what could have been a much worse experience. Overall, I hope the shop strengthens its quality-control procedures to ensure critical items like coolant hose connections are verified before vehicles leave the shop. If they do, I believe they can provide a much more consistently positive customer experience.

Went to tuffy they gave me great service very knowledgeable more than most talk to Allen he's a…read moregreat guy he knows what he's doing

***THEY WILL CHARGE YOU DOUBLE THE PRICE THEY GET THE PARTS FOR***…read moreWill not be bringing my car back here and definitely will not recommend them to anyone. The service is poor and the workers have zero customer service. Everyone who works there acts like they hate their life and acted like I was an inconvenience by bringing in my car to get it fixed. They also over charge customers for their parts, and with labor added on to terrible service staff, it's just not worth it. I think it's time to replace the management and get some new friendly workers in there. Good luck bringing your car in here, if you want crappy overpriced half-assed work on your car, then this is the place for you.

Our van broke down in Columbus, 150 miles from home. After other shops told us it would be a week…read morebefore they could even look at it, Hometown Service in Westerville stepped up. The owner was incredibly friendly and told us to tow it right in. I was worried that an electrical issue while stranded would lead to 'ghost' repairs and a huge bill, but their honesty and integrity were amazing. They got us into a bay immediately, diagnosed the problem accurately, and fixed it for a very fair price. If you need a trustworthy mechanic near Columbus, go here. They treated us like neighbors and got us back on the road the same day. Truly great people!

Im a tow truck driver for AAA,in all my years towing,hometown service is the worst place I've ever…read morebeen too. If this guy's attitude is a reflection of his mechanical abilities,I wouldn't let him work on my bicycle. He lied about a customer's wheel being dragged and then cussed me out. Also there was only one mechanic in the place,so they are probably slow too. When things dont go right they will show there tru colors. Westerville automotive blows these guys out of the water.

Generous 4 stars (3.5 would be more accurate for me)…read more There's a few things I love about this shop and a few I don't. Firstly the loves: - I love the convenience of this shop being walkable to me - Woman-owned and operated - Supportive of other local businesses Things I don't love: - It isn't the cheapest. Even oil changes cost a bit more here. - At our last visit, we scheduled our oil change, dropped it off the day before, and it still took all day the following day before the service was completed. Not having a car all day for a regular oil change is not great. For me, it can be worth it for some services, but know that you will be paying a bit more and may not get the fastest completion of services.

I loved everything about my experience at Alternative Auto :) Their website alone had me hooked. I…read moreneeded an oil change and was prepared to do my norm...wake up early and try to be one of the first cars at the shops in hopes that I don't end up spending my whole day waiting. I go to their website to check their hours and boom, there's a scheduling option where you can make an appointment and log all of your concerns ahead of time. They even had an option to reserve transportation to and from the shop. I got a text when my car was ready and a link to the inspection results along with a breakdown of any future work needed, talk about convenience. The woman I worked with at the shop was also friendly and reminded me how close they are to Short North, so you can easily walk to grab food or shop while waiting on your car. Easy breezy experience!

Had my 2007 Toyota Solara SE coupe towed there at the end of summer 2024. Got it back after just a…read morefew days. Ran good on the way home but never again. Went to look at the gas pump because I smelled so much gas, turns out they LITERALLY USED ZIP TIES to hold the hoses into place... Instead of buying the correct clip. At least they didn't charge an arm and a leg. Now I just need to find somewhere else to take that same car to get it professionally looked at and fixed. I'd also like to add that I had thousands set aside to pay this shop to get it running good.. so budget wasn't an issue.

I had a great experience at Lind Automotive. Jack was honest, professional, and got my car repaired…read morequickly. He explained everything clearly and the pricing was well worth it. The car runs great now, definitely recommend!