I bought a 2006 Acura MDX from them in February And 9…read moremonths later the motor blew up They never tuned up the car and didn't change the heating coil NEVER buy a car from them They will RIP you off !!

I really liked South Ave Auto when I started going there. Pragmatic, flexible, generally good…read morenatured people. Then something happened in October after a $2K+ repair; their subsequent decisions showed either their true colors or their utter decline in commitment to their customers. I should say first off that a couple of their employees were amazing throughout and deserve to run their own business or at least work for someone better. The job was to pass inspection and change O2 sensors that were triggering a check engine light. Upon inspecting they also required a water pump, brake booster, link pins and a wheel bearing. The car was otherwise in great shape and 1/2 the miles on it as my previous RAV4 and I trusted the shop so I had them do all of it at once. When I got the car back on a Friday it began misfiring within a few miles. I panicked because it was Saturday and I had to drive to NYC for work. Luckily Jessi was monitoring their FB page and was nice enough to come out and help diagnose what happened. Turns out the mechanic who did the job didn't properly attach the hose back to the brake booster and it sucked in air all through the system. They fixed the hose right there and I was off with the advice that if it misfires again that I should replace the spark plugs. Low and behold it did later that day but it was Saturday night so I spend hours replacing them myself. The car worked but still stalled sometimes when accelerating from stop and felt wobbly at high speeds. I drove back up to South Ave Auto to have them diagnose it and the mechanic there lifted the car up and checked the codes but couldn't tell what was wrong. They sent me over to the Elmwood shop where Jessi (again) took one look and knew it also needed a new ignition coil. I replaced that myself and it seemed better for awhile but not back to how it was before. A month passed. It stopped wobbling at high speeds but my LF tire (of less than 2yrs) was going flat. It looked fine from the outside so I just put more air in. Two weeks ago it went dead flat on the highway. Turns out it was totally misaligned and wearing from the inside out. Luckily I found a reputable open on Saturday who ended up having to do almost $1K in work and put two new tires on the car just to make it safe and make up for the bad job from South Ave. Another LF wheel bearing, a proper alignment and balance (which they allege South Ave likely neglected), LF brakes and pads (because they said South Ave forgot to put the hardware back on), LF rotor (which they said was likely from the misaligned wheel and pad), and another engine and sensor check to again clear the codes. Even as I write this I'm looking at maybe having to also replace the whole spindle knuckle because of the damage done by pressing the original bearing too hard. Here's where it gets sad. I approached Wade with these issues and his first response was "well we fired the mechanic, what else can we do?" When I told him that the new shop let me keep the bad wheel bearing and showed him all the pictures I took he then said "Well we'll refund you the wheel bearing but you can't prove all the other problems were our fault" (glossing over the cost and time of me learning how to change spark plugs and ignition coils on my own on the fly) "But if you bring us the bad bearing we'll refund you that". At that point I felt like he was ready to let me sue him. I told him I would never expect to make my car perfect again, but at least respect the thousands of dollars I'd put into his shop over 2 cars and 8 years to ensure that I at least have a safe car to drive. If they had admitted fault and offered to scrutinize all the area involved, I might have let them. But besides Jessi nobody seemed to care too much about their mistakes. So when I finally did go return the bearing, the poor attitude turned indignant rage I got from the owner, simply for confronting him with asking for what he'd agreed to repay ($315) along with my continued dismay over the uncertainty of its safety, would never make me want to let them touch mine or any car again. At that point, out of sheer frustration at his indifference, I called him an asshole as I left. So of course he ran after me in his lot and harassed me, claimed he was going to cancel the check, and briefly blocked me from leaving. Oh and called me on the phone after to repeat himself. It's petty and sad and I'm so glad I at hopefully won't have to hear from him again. TL;DR: They wouldn't fix or fully reimburse a really bad job and left me with an unsafe car that I'm still paying to fix months later.

If you are looking for an honest, reliable and reasonably priced auto mechanic/garage, JC Auto is…read morethe place! I no longer live in the area (Irondequoit), but they are still the only garage that I trust. I've been a customer for over 20 years. They are knowledgeable and the epitome of integrity. I highly recommend them.

Oh my goodness my car looks like new! I had some damage done to my car and Michael's took care of…read moreall of it for me. The team is a pleasure to work with, and his work speaks for itself. I wish I had before and after photos. They always get me in for an oil change or inspection. I am a faithful customer. Thanks for going above and beyond guys!

Last year I had multiple rust spots repaired on my 2008 Sprinter van paint. They did an EXCELLENT…read morejob and they are very reasonably priced. This year they repaired some damage to the rear doors after I backed into another car. Again, the repair work was EXCELLENT.

I never had a problem with anyone or with anything at Carpenters!!…read moreThey have been very honest with me, helped me out with good advice, never pushy, I double checked on prices when I needed new tires with a relative who is a retired master mechanic and he felt I was given the right amounts for the tires and labor and the best option for my vehicle,etc!! they even solved and fixed an issue that I had for two years with my Chevy Equinox!! The dealership couldn't even solve the issue, they charged me and gave me a bogus reason as to why I was hearing what I was hearing!! Too notch business!!!!

BEWARE!!! They will rip you off!! The owner Brett is a real piece of work. Rudest person I've ever…read moremet. All they do is create more problems for your vehicle! Don't give them your vehicle to be worked on unless you have a lot of money to throw away!!!! I wouldn't even give them 1 star but it made me.

This is my 2nd review for the same instance. I had an emergency brake job done there as I was…read moreleaving town and my brakes were shot. They squeezed me in and got me on my way. About a month or so later, the brakes were still squeaking. I called Clinton and they got me right back in. We are now on the 3rd set of brakes trying to get this right. It's a Dodge Challenger and they do not come without their challenges. Chris and Clinton have been pounding away at this to make sure it's right. I appreciate the tenacity and not wanting me to leave unhappy. Thank you guys, it's been a journey with these brakes. By the way, Chris is now an expert on MOPAR braking systems so go see him with MOPAR issues.

I have been going to Ferrels for over 45 years. They have…read morebecome my one and only place for my families cars. They have always been honest , trustworthy , and always stand behind the work they do. If you need a car repair shop , you can trust them to tell you straight what needs to be repaired and a fair price.

Great customer service and great care of automobile and customer. Didn't stop until issues were…read moreresolved and fixed. I left as a satisfied customer.

Julie & her husband Ken is so nice and super professional! I'm getting a couple of major things…read moredone and some minor things as well. My exhaust was the first thing I've had done and I'm scheduled to get my struts and breaks fixed a little later! I just want to start off with how much they are working with me to get these things done. I'm not rich at all and if I had a stable job I would have loved to take them up on there offer with the credit options. But luckily, they know how to prioritize what needs fixing and scheduled me out for when I'll have the money to have those things fixed. Secondly, I want to point out how fast they got the job done! Julie had told me to bring it in so that they could diagnose the problem for me and that they could schedule me next week if I decided to get it fixed with them. Well, sure enough I bought it in on Friday morning, that same morning they were able to tell me what was wrong and the same day they ordered the parts and got it fixed! I literally got my car back at 3pm and genuinely did not expect that! I saw a sign in their shop and it said that they value their time, well I guess they also value everyone else's time too! I don't want to get into the free things that they did for me because I don't want anyone trying to come rip these lovely people off, but I do want to say the things that they did for me, that they had every right to charge me for, has let me know that I'm dealing with some really good people and has made this place my go-to spot! These are good hard working people who respects the customers that comes through their shop, no matter if you have a lot of money or not! The prices are absolutely doable and they don't pressure you if you can't do everything right then in there! Lastly, I just want to point out that I am a single black woman and the reason I bring up my race and gender is because we all know it matters, especially when it comes to mechanics! But Temstad didn't make me feel judged nor taking advantage of whatsoever! They were so welcoming and knowledgeable! Not only did they triple check my car but they explained every decision & priority to me. I really love that they weren't condescending because I don't know a thing about cars. They simply just explained it so I can understand the what and why! Like I said, as long as Temstad is open & will have me, they will now be my go to place!

Honest, nice people and timely work. Recommend. Wade and Colleagues are solid people and utmost…read moreprofessionals.

have had a great customer service experience. with Clar's, so far they have been honest and upfront…read morewith me about my vehicle whenever I need car repairs. This would be my secound time have my vehicle repaired at thier shop, in the next week or so I will be taking my vehicle to thier shop.

On time all the time Excellent service…read more Scott and his crew are so professional 5 Star all the time

Fast, reliable service! They got us in and out with smiles on their faces :) Definitely a…read moretrustworthy garage....you won't be disappointed :)