Requested my wife's 2016 Buick enclave with a transmission issue to be looked at and diagnosed,…read moreover the phone before even seeing the car he stated it probably needed to be rebuilt and that he had done quite a few rebuilds of this type. I asked if he could look at it and give me a quote on what needed to be done. I waited a few days and called back in which he stated that he had the transmission rebuilt and was working on getting it back in, I was not happy. I received a quote of $5,080.00 for the work done. I had a quote from a different shop for a brand new transmission for $6000.00. I got the car back 3-4 days later and about 2-3 weeks later noticed there was a shudder in which he said on 2 occasions of bringing the car to him that he couldn't feel anything wrong with it, so wife continued to drive the car. The transmission lasted a little over a year and approximately 20,000 miles before it was shifting horribly and lost reverse all together. It was over the warranty period so I didn't even bothalling Kenny's back. We have had to let the car go back as we are still paying on the car and the loan we took out to have the transmission rebuilt, which with the quote I was given after the work was started I wouldve opted for the brand new one. This was and is the worst experience I've ever had with a repair shop.

Kenny is always my go to mechanic when automotive work is out of my skill set. I've had him rebuild…read moremy transmission in my truck, repaired my A/C among other things. Kenny always does a great job in a reasonable amount of time. Yes some mechanic work is expensive but he is always cheaper than the dealership.

as a woman, it is hard to feel like you can trust the people who are taking care of your car,…read moreespecially when you don't know that much about cars. However, since the first time that I came to Franklin automotive, not only was I well taken care of, but I was given trustworthy and reliable information. Today was the third time that they have taken care of my car in the past three years, and the service was incredible! I had planned to wait at a coffee shop nearby, and they offered to drive me there so that I could wait comfortably for my car service to be done. When it was over, they called me and sent someone to pick me up, every person who I have interacted with at Franklin automotive is not only kind but also very good at their job. So grateful for this auto repair shop!

Just bought a 2017 vw tiguan and needed an inspection to see what i needed done for the car. The…read moreonly thing pressing was a serpentine belt. Several days later my car wouldn't start and my engine light came on. It turned out to be a key fob battery. When i fi ll up on gas in an area that was potentislly unsafe i had gased up leaving my car running apparently this is whst caused my engine light to come on not to mention a fire hazard. Apparently, static electricity can cause and explosion. In my defense, i am an 80 year old widow living on a pension. In the 40's and 50's not only were there no cell phones, there were no computers. You can see how vulnerable i am. Nic and Brody have listened patiently and provided all the info i needed. Infact i was given a list of all repairs that were needed and the corresponding price. These were divided into those i needed right now, those that coul wait a momth,, and those that could wait longer. They both approached me with respect and kindness which has prompted this review. This is background so you will understand my impression of this busiiness. First of all they were.johnny on the spot. I arrived and they promptly got my Tiguan(my baby) back after Nic and i discussed that she Was a used car and i love her and wanted to take care of her. I had just driven her from the car lot. I wanted to check her out from bumper to bumper. Not only did their mechanics check her out, they provided me wuth a listed in order of priority and cost of each. I was prepared to leave when Nic said to me that the serpentine belt was about to break. I thought Nic was going not going to let me leave wi th it in the condition it was in Nic sent one of his workers t7o go get the belt and put it on. Took an hour including picking up the belt. I got the feeling he was trying to inform me without scaring me. What did i know about serpentine belts.Not a thing! Everyone i encountered behaved that way. I have not felt that way since my husband passed. It was quite touching. Now i learned a new woŕd KeyFob. It has a CR 2032 battery. If the battery is dead so is your car. Lesson # 2. Now being 80 at night when i needed gas if i felt frightened, i would lea e the car running while i gassed up. Did you know that would cause the engine light to come on. Lesson #3. Or that you should never have the car running while gasing up because like static Lesson #4 electricity could cause the car to catch on fire or worse.

I am so disappointed. In all my years of living in Birmingham this is the worst car repair…read moreexperience I have had. These guys are the full price specialists. Watch out the service manager really run up a repair. The owner was unsympathetic and acted like he had better things to do than listen to my concerns. I needed my truck fixed. Their initial quote was higher than another by $140. They have a great looking building on the outside and I assumed I was paying for top notch work. They assured the truck's return later that afternoon, knowing I needed the vehicle for work. They called back and suggested a radiator on top of the requested water pump. They said it would be cheaper to do both. My radiator was working fine, but it was older and I should replace it now. Next, they acted like it was a real challenge for them to fix my vehicle. They had a hard time locating a GM radiator and then kept it through the weekend and again all day Monday. They literally charged me 3 times what it would be from a wholesaler. For a common Chevy radiator, they acted like they did me a favor finding one for $500. I went to them looking for my new repair shop. I feel like they took advantage of me being in a hurry to get it fixed and they lost a potential solid customer. Oddly, they told me my temperature gauge was broken when I went to pick it up. I had already told them to allow the motor to warm up properly. Apparently they didn't bother, the gauge works just fine, but they wouldn't put the time in to really check. Next they accused me of trying to get the gauge fixed for free by lying that it worked when I brought it in. I was flabbergasted, I had to pay a premium price for their late repair, then I got called a liar because they wouldn't even bother warm up the motor on a new radiator installation. I bet they are good mechanics, when they want to be, but they mishandled my repair, wasted my time, and then demanded top dollar after admitting they had no idea how to get my gauge working. They repeatedly told me the diagnostic machine didn't give them an answer so they couldn't fix it. The owner basically called me a liar when actually they were not very thorough with their assessment. Who tells a client you broke his gauge, can't fix it, call him dishonest and then still be wrong about the gauge even being broke? They have lousy people skills and I can only assume they are lazy mechanics. They still have no idea that my temperature gauge works and they just let me leave upset. They offered me no compromise of any kind.

We all have our anecdotes, episodes, and rope-a-dopes concerning the many mechanic shops one might…read morevisit over the years. Through all those trials and tribulations sometimes you stumble upon a diamond in the rough ~this place is a pretty sparkly one. Are they perfect? No. Have I ever had to return to have something re-fixed? Yes. Then, why would I speak so highly of 'em and continue to return with all six of our personal and commercial vehicles? At Auto & Truck Services, aside from a very qualified crew, you'll find the definition of character wrapped up with dependability, honesty and impeccable integrity. The heart and soul of the crew is husband and wife team, Norman & Grace, who have served the town of Birmingham for decades. So, when you see that those rates might be a little higher, understand you get what you pay for. When mistakes are made causing you to have to return, know that they stand behind their work. Lastly, there are endless variations of vehicles, makes, and models. Computer systems and software change with the seasons on the heels of the endless government regulations for emissions, amongst other things. ~Have some grace! For as long as their doors are open I will be a customer.

Very prompt!! I had to come in for a battery replacement after my car needed to be jumpstarted, and…read morethey were so very very kind and immediately replaced the battery (the whole appointment was less than 30 minutes). Pricing for the battery change was very reasonable. I overheard them discussing auto parts and car mechanics with another client, and they seemed very knowledgeable and willing to give advice - clearly have lots of experience. Definitely returning in the future!

Amazing place. The mechanics were not able to help me and were serious about letting me know my…read moreoptions. I would go back in a heartbeat.

They perform quality work, very helpful in recommending alternatives if you may want a different…read moresound on your vehicle or will put your car back to factory condition in no time! Roar like a Lion or purr like a kitten - Acme is the place.

Great service.Ricky and team are awesome. Simple process and professional service. Team…read morediagnosed issue quickly and fixed same day.

I really enjoy their customer service, they have a lifelong customer with me because they're…read morehonest, great service, and family ran. Highly recommend getting your car serviced here if you're in the eastside of Birmingham.

I have a 06 Dodge charger rt and every time I need anything done on it, this is where I go. They…read morenever disappoint me. They never try to get me for things I don't need. Durrell will let me know exactly what I need and what I will need in the future. I love it there

Very nice repairman!!! Very curtious and knowledgeable. Great job done quickly!! Would…read morerecommend!!!! I'm confident my breaks were repaired well.

The OWNER NICK charged me $90 for a DIAGNOSTIC FEE. He said he was swiping my card for $65 now and…read moreme to bring back $25 when i come back. By the time I come back i check my account he actually CHARGED ME $90 If i wouldn't of checked my account I would of been bringing him an additional $25 He knew what he was doing !!!!!!!! CROOK! Do Not TAKE YOUR CAR HERE!!!! I will be going back up there for a full refund and he better give me my money back!!!

nicest place! clean and friendly! great price with great service! I highly recommend!read more

My car isn't fresh off the assembly line, so she doesn't have all the latest bells and whistles…read morethat newer models boast. That said, the service managers are always pleasant and happy to walk me through what work is needed. The services are consistently handled thoroughly and professionally, which gives me real peace of mind.