I recently brought our Toyota to a Toyota service center for an oil change. They completed an inspection and recommended we replace the front/rear brake pads, a caliper, and front struts. The Toyota service center quoted $7,000. Based on a buddies recommendation I brought my vehicle to Beacon for a second opinion. Steve at Beacon was friendly, knowledgeable, and honest, explaining and confirming everything Toyota had recommended but for $3,000 less. Highly Recommend! read more

Wanted to try a local mechanic after always going to chain places like Midas and they did not disappoint. Owner is very knowledgeable and will not up charge you for things you don't need. If you're looking for a place this is definitely the one to go to. We will be back! Bonus they have a military discount! read more

Highly recommend! Even as a new resident, Beacon treated me like I'd been a customer since opening. They were straightforward, and fixed my car quickly without adding any extra issues- which could of course sometimes happen if necessary, but my point is I am very obviously clueless and could have easily been taken for a ride. They're great and feel so relieved having such a trustworthy & talented team available close by with fair costs. Awesome crew! read more

If you're looking for an honest mechanic that treats you like family, Beacon Automotive is your spot. The master tech, Steve, and his team are true professionals and care deeply about their customers. I will not take my car anywhere else in Rhode Island! read more

I was experiencing some shuddering when braking at highway speeds and had taken my car in to the dealership to have them look at it. They recommended replacing rotors and pads, but their estimate seemed high. I called Beacon Automotive and explained the problem I was having, what the dealership recommended, and gave them the estimate I had. They set me up with an appointment two days later. A couple hours after dropping of my car they called to confirm what the dealership had told me, but were able to provide more detail about what likely caused the issues. They quoted me several hundred dollars less than the dealership, so I authorized the work. I picked it up before they closed for the day, and I swear it brakes smoother than it did when we bought it (used) 2 years and 20k miles ago. read more

This place is incredibly fair priced and actually honest. I now bring my car to them for every service I can - high mileage checks, broken door lock, you name it. They have a convenient key drop off that helps for scheduling. read more

Highly recommended! Very responsive and friendly staff. Much cheaper then quotes with dealer and back their inspections up with video too! Everyone I've tried to make the recommendation for service already knew about this place. Could not find a bad review anywhere! read more

Have used them multiple times since I've been in the area. (Once to take a second look at what I thought was a very bad estimate, and others for routine estimates) Bottom line, they have always been honest, direct, and I know are operating with the hugest sense of customer service and integrity, in addition to their extremely competitive prices. Would recommend them with zero hesitation! read more

A couple months ago my husband and I bought a car we had wanted for a while. The folks that sold it to us got one over on us and it had a good deal of rust on a vital part. Not only did beacons staff fix our problem in a timely manner, they were so empathetic with our situation. The staff guided and taught us about our own car and showed us the purpose of the part and explained what they had replaced and why. Beacon is the entire package. We walked away with more knowledge about cars (which has never happened at a shop before) and to top it all off they quoted us lower than any other shop in the area. As long as they're around we wouldn't recommend any other place. read more

Feeling so thankful to have found the team at Beacon! Brought my car in with the Check Engine light on, and was called within a few hours with the estimate for repair. Better yet, it was ready for me that afternoon! The repair at Beacon cost 20% less than an estimate I had gotten from another shop in town- plus the other place charged me a $125 diagnostic fee, totaling a 50% savings at Beacon. As a lone woman, it's easy to feel taken advantage of while shopping for an auto repair. However, Beacon has proven to be trustworthy, efficient, and fair. Lastly, Steve and his team are genuinely nice people, which makes me proud to be a patron of their shop! read more

All I have to say is, if I could give 10-stars I would. I have been going to place for automotive repair needs for awhile now. Each and every time I make an appointment, Steve, Melissa, Ron and the rest of the Beacon staff are very prompt, precise in diagnosing the issue, and repair the problem with the highest-quality workmanship. I am very satisfied in the work they do. From what I've experienced and witnessed, they seem to treat me and the other customers with honesty and upmost respect. They truly put the human kindness in auto repair. I can't thank them enough for keeping my 1995 Camry LE (the car my late-Mother loved being driven around in) running like mint to this day and I will continue to go to them and only them for my auto repair needs. I truly highly-recommend them. read more

Our beloved VW van broke down and our local repair place closed shop. After checking reviews, I found Beacon. I am SOOO glad I did!! We were heading out of the country and had no way of contacting them for over a week. I said "just fix whatever needs fixing". They did just that at a great price, delivered it back to my house and said "pay me when you get back in town". THAT is true customer service!!! I will certainly be returning to Beacon!! (I am sure it is only a matter of time before something else goes awry with the Van-- but we love it all the same)! read more

No new info from other reviews, agree awesome place. Asked for tires and brakes, they recommended only 2 of 4 tires and no brakes. Refreshing contrast to chain stores that recommend more than you came for at exorbitant prices! read more

Turns out someone here over torqued the oil drain plug and stripped the threads. Now, I'm at the Honolulu VW dealer waiting two weeks for a new oil pan to the tune of $750 and no car. Someone needs to call me and make this right. read more

I've been here about a month and a half and wasn't sure where to take my car for breaks. I found these great reviews on yelp and Google backed it up. Gave them a try and I have to say it was a really great experience! The price was incredibly reasonable, the worktime was efficient and Steve was super easy to work with! Great energy and customer focused. Def now my go to spot for all things automotive on Aquidneck Island (I'm in the Point so it was also super close). read more

Beacon has serviced my vehicles for the past 2 years. They have been super helpful with basic questions as I am not the most handy with automobile maintenance. They have done auto big and small maintenance jobs from Brakes and Radiators to oil Changes, inspections and random light bulbs. The work completed was done on time without waiting long periods for parts. They are super helpful in scheduling the service appointments. I would recommend them to anyone looking to get thier vehicles serviced. I will definitely do business here again. read more

I highly recommend this auto body shop! My partner and I were traveling and on vacation when we ran into some car troubles. Our peace of mind came when we were told that our wheel was highway bound, we almost were in some heavy trouble. We were prioritized and helped immediately, all done within the hour. When we arrived they came right outside and started to help us with the greatest energy. They were kind and did a great job! read more

Straight up, honest, personable mechanic! Addresses concerns and problems in extremely timely manner. Replaced my whole thermostat same day and took care of other little issues. Finally found a good affordable auto repair shop. Best on the island! read more

Amazingly kind, helpful and honest people! I just moved to the area 6ish months ago, so I just now needed to find a car repair shop. I checked yelp and saw their perfect 5 star reviews and figured why not try it out? Yesterday I went in at 7:30 (before they even open) as to get there for an oil change before I had to go to work. Steve was there to welcome me and get that going, as well as to check out a possible leak I had noticed. He informed me that my radiator actually needed to be replaced and even showed me what was going on under the car. He was very informative and didn't treat me as if I was totally clueless about cars (as other places often do), even though I quite honestly am. He notified me that the parts place would have my part by tomorrow, and that I could come in at the same time to get it fixed. They topped off my anti-freeze and had me on my way in about half an hour to 45 minutes. When I went in today, I dropped off my car and got a ride to work from one of the mechanics, Justin--which is something I totally didn't expect. When I mentioned that I'd have to get a taxi to work Steve insisted that they could just give me a ride. Mind you I work off of Thames so at this time of year, that can take like 20 minutes, possibly more. When the work was done Melissa called me, and said she could pick me up at work and get me back to get my car. Amazing customer service! If you like to support your local businesses, or if you don't, this is THE BEST place on Aquidneck Island to bring your car. Usually I hate bringing my car in to auto shops because it's always a big ordeal, but the kind people at Beacon made it totally painless and I am truly grateful for that. read more

Exceptional service, reliable, and trustworthy. Steve is a great resource and always pleasant.

I found this place on yelp and thanks to all of the great reviews i called and made an appointment. I usually go to Premier toyota on the island but I am horrible with appointments and it may sound spoiled but I do best with same day appointments. These guys were extremely flexible! I told them I was going away for the holiday weekend and they gave me an appointment for the next day to change my oil. It was very quick, 30 minutes and they were extremely informative, helpful, and cost effective. My oil change was only $30. I will use these guys for my car needs moving forward. read more

Absolutely encompasses everything you want when servicing your car. Professional, direct, and honest; the owner of beacon personally makes an assessment of the vehicle and made it easy for me to understand. In addition, I brought the vehicle in at 1500 on a Friday during the height of the military moving season (he had a lot of vehicles that he was working on) and the mechanics of beacon had it fixed (and filled with gas) an hour later. The trip to the Subaru dealership would have costed over $200 to fix a clogged air valve, Beacon charged $65, $40 of which was used to fill my empty gas tank. Would recommend this to anyone who is having trouble dealing with the auto dealership to use the mechanics at beacon to get a second opinion. read more

Beacon once again came through....needed some minor work and maintenance done and had Steve check into suspicious sound. All checked out, oil change, tire rotation, window washer fluid dispenser fixed, wipers, side reflector Light replaced....Beacon works with and Inspection station, all set in a couple of hours, inspection good to 2019. Thank you Steve and Melissa for the great customer service and repair. Fair prices and work completed in a timely manner. I'll be back for my routine checkups and highly recommend Beacon! read more

I was experiencing some issues with my car and my dealership quoted me too high so we decided to look elsewhere. Yelp brought us here and I couldn't be happier! My car was fixed that same day and it's been running great since. Thanks to the great customer service my boyfriend ended up bringing his car here too for repairs. Safe to say this will be our go to place on the island! read more

Steve and his crew are excellent mechanics I've been going to him for several years now and I've never had a problem and he always finds the most inexpensive way to fix your car with Quality Parts and workmanship. They never try to sell you something you don't need and compared to the local car dealerships their prices are outrageously lower read more

Great experience with Steve at Beacon Automotive! Quick oil change and inspection in under 20 minutes. Thanks for fitting me in today and I look forward to working with you and Melissa again. read more

Beacon is the best. Terrific customer service and great prices. Highly recommend . Would take both vehicles to Beacon and not have any worries. read more

Grandma's car was making a funny noise while we were on vacation in Newport. I found Beacon because of their stellar Yelp reviews, and then had the best car experience of my life. We arrived without an appointment, and were taken care of immediately. Fortunately the car issue was something minimal, but they fixed it and sent us on our way within minutes! The entire process was a breeze, everyone there was lovely, and obviously extremely competent and car-knowledgeable. (Plus there was a puppy to play with during the 5-minutes we were there.) I do not wish to have any other car problems while out-of-town, but I am happy to know where to go should such a situation arise. Thank you Beacon! :) read more

Steve at Beacon Automotive just installed new brakes and rotors for my Chrysler Town and Country. He did an excellent job. My brakes feel great and my husband and I are very happy with his work. That's what happens when you take your car to a talented mechanic who knows what he's doing and treats his customers with courtesy and fairness. read more

My husband took my Expedition in to get inspected. We have had an annoying rattle in my car since leaving the Ford Dealership 4 years ago. After multiple, under warranty, visits to the Ford Dealership they could never find the cause of the noise. Guess who did! And fixed it! And didn't charge me for the fix!!! Awesome service, am beyond thrilled. Will be taking my Ford to Beacon from now on. THANK YOU! read more

First time using Beacon and I 100% recommend. I was referred here by a friend and I will refer to anyone. Honest and work was completed when he told me it was going to be. Don't waste your time shopping around and go to Beacon Automotive. read more

Like another reviewer said nothing new to report about their high quality of work and fair prices. I was recommended by a friend to check them out through Yelp to deal with brake noises before my car gets shipped over seas. They did not try to upsell or make any additional recommendations unless it was valid. They told me the price when they isolated the problem and gave me a heads up that additional parts and labor may be needed if they couldn't get a part back on due to its condition (it wasn't bad it just might not seat correctly with the new pads). When I picked up the car they told me they got the calipers in and was able to replace them without having to spend any more money. Good and honest husband and wife team! read more

Steve and his staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Today I needed my brakes changed, in addition to a lot of work I had put off. They were not pushy at all. They were able to get it finished within one day, but it would be a good idea to give them a call and make an appointment. We are a military family so Yelp is very helpful in finding trusted local services...and this is a good find! We will definitely be returning for future maintenance needed on our vehicles. read more

The local, honest, there-for-you mechanic is not a dream! The guys from Beacon saved my ass on July 3rd with under two hours before closing up for the July 4th holiday. They got me back on the road so I could make it to my family in NC! I don't live in RI but if I did I'd bring my truck to these folks. Thanks again fellas! See ya next time I'm in the area! read more

5 stars is just not enough to rate Beacon automotive! Steve got my truck in and diagnosed quickly. He even found a problem that could have become very serious very quickly which would have resulted in me needed a tow truck (Ford missed this problem by the way). When Steve called me with the estimated cost I was shocked in the best possible way as no one can compare to the pricing, workmanship, and customer service. Upon picking up my truck Steve had even saved the bad parts to show me what was wrong. I cannot explain enough how important this is for someone who is not a car buff to understand what was wrong. The staff at Beacon made me feel extremely comfortable from my initial phone call to pickup. Steve @ Beacon will be my go to guy as long as I live in Rhode Island. I cannot recommend this shop enough!!!! read more

I found this place through yelp and I couldn't have been more pleased! My brakes were making noise and I wasn't sure what it could be. They checked out my car (which only ended up being a little dust) and didn't even charge me! I had a good feeling about this place the moment I walked in. They are honest and friendly people. I'd highly recommend them to anyone. And by the way.., they do all kinds of car work. I'll be taking my car there for its next oil change and anything else my car might need. Thank you beacon automotive! read more

Hands down the best automotive service I've had since owning a car. Like most I have become suspicious of auto work and the rip offs that many talk about, but Beacon treated us more than professionally and honestly. While Steve worked on our Equinox, his wife kindly drove us to the local shopping while we waited. When it was finished, she picked us back up and returned us to the garage, where we had an honest assessment of the cars health, not a sales pitch about how our car could use extra parts and labor. Beacon Automotive treated us out-of-towners like friends, something I've never experienced from a repair garage. They are a gem. read more

Look no further for an honest, well ran car business with unparalleled customer service! I'm in the military and often dislike the search for an honest auto place. Went to Beacon's because of the Yelp reviews and I am SO grateful I did. Got my oil change done, he helped put my bumper back in place from an old accident, and looked over my breaks! Good thing too because they need replacing! They also checked into why my A/C is not working. Turns out Honda has a recall that the Honda dealer never mentioned to me! Thank you Steve and Melissa! read more

Quick and easy, and only $30 for an oil change. It doesn't get much better than that! I wasn't super thrilled with the location as a single woman dropping a car off after hours--perhaps another light or two in the parking lot to make it feel a bit safer would be nice, but overall it was an excellent experience and I plan to return next time I need service! read more

I have a dismal history with mechanics, and generally distrust most of them. I went in for just a headlight bulb today and they did it in record time for a very fair price with no annoying upselling or other hogwash that I'm used to. Great people, highly recommend!!! read more