I have a 2003 Honda Accord. It's not really worth anything to anyone but me, because I primarily…read moreuse it for work. On March 30th, I took the car to Cheeseman's after AAA had told me that I had a bad pulley. I asked that the pulley be repaired, and also asked that the brakes be checked, as I had heard them grinding. Later the same day, I was told that my AC compressor had to be replaced, and that all the brakes were fine except that the front ones would need to be replaced fairly soon. I opted to just have the compressor repaired at this time. When I drove the car that evening, I still heard the back brakes grinding, smoke coming from the engine, and the turn signals and hazard lights were no longer working properly. I thought about taking the car back to Cheeseman's, but before I got a chance, they called me and told me that they had forgotten to charge the AC compressor, and asked that I bring my car back in so they could do that. I agreed, and dropped my car off first thing this morning. A short time later, I returned their call to learn that the AC condenser needed to be replaced. I was also told that the back brake shoes and drums had to be replaced. I found this odd as I was told the day before that there was no problem with the back brakes. I had also asked that the relay switch for the turn signals and hazard lights be checked, but I'm not sure if that was even done. They asked for another $750 to fix the condenser and $450 to repair the back brakes, after I had already paid $1100. When I first took the car in, I had asked them initially to let me know what the full cost of repair was going to be, as I wanted to make a decision as to whether or not it was worth it to have such an old car repaired. If I had known that the back brakes needed to be repaired, I would have had them do that the first time I took the car in, but the lady I spoke with on the phone assured me several times the brakes were fine and that the grinding noise was probably due to dust and debris buildup. Not only am I very disappointed that my car is not repaired, the turn signals and hazard lights no longer function properly and I can't even drive it because of the brakes. I feel pretty stupid and embarrassed for trusting Cheesman's with my car, and was literally holding back tears when I went to retrieve it. They had had great reviews and recommendations on my neighborhood Facebook page. I will be taking my car to another shop to have my car properly repaired, as well as to check the work done by Cheeseman's. Honestly, if I had known that the total repairs would be well over $2000, I prwould have started purchasing another car instead.

Keith Cheeseman is the MAN! I started taking all my cars to Keith. I loved it most when he would…read morelet me go into the garage and see what he was working on and how he explained it to me! He also told me about a bad truck I bought for my best friend Michelle. She nicknamed the truck Beyoncé Anyway...Keith told me if he would never let his daughters on the road with the vehicle; he wouldn't let the community on the road with it either! He loves his community and I love the Clintonville Community as well! I have many friends there! ‍ Drive Safe! Buckle up! Love you all!

After our mechanic of nearly 20 years closed shop in 2023, I've been searching for a new place…read more It's so hard to find old school shops these days - where, like Cheers, they know your name, are honest and upfront, answer your questions w/out being patronizing, and are both knowledgeable and kind. Well folks, look no further, this neighborhood shop has it all! Had a rare issue w/a Honda and dropped a few hundred dollars at two other shops for a diagnosis that no one could figure out. Called these folks who got me in fast and found the problem in half the time for 1/3 of the cost. The owners called me, gave me expert information, options, and factual honesty! They also saved me at least $5k so they're clearly the new family mechanic shop! Seriously ya'll, they don't make mechanics like this anymore and when they do, they're rare. Superb service, phenomenal mechanics, helpful, honest, very fair pricing, and just amazing people all around. Cheers!

Excellent customer service, friendly staff, transparent service and communication, and great value…read moreon work. 100% recommend and will bring my car back here.

Nice people and best price in town! I got lucky finding this place when I did, as my brakes were…read morewell past the "braking" point :) I will return soon, for an oil change, and keep their number handy for any future needs.

Very professional and knowledgeable. Big shop quality of…read moreservice at a fraction of the cost. He rebuilt the brake system on my Hummer H2, which was completely corroded, for a couple of hundred dollars less than what others are quoting. I will be taking my other cars there. Highly recommended

Awful service. Charged nearly $200 for an "inspection" then tried to charge $1500 for a new fuel…read morepump. Declined the service and inspected the fuel pump myself. Found the fuel level float popped off, so the gas gauge was not accurate and the car had simply run out of gas. Attached the float back to the fuel pump and added gas. Took 15 minutes. Scammed out of $200 because they clearly did not inspect the car, specifically the faulty part they said needed fully replaced.

the best shop in town. amazing service. The team at Hoffman…read moremade my day so much better. Thanks again Hoffman auto repair

WORST SERVICE EVER. They broke my car and then proceeded to make me pay for it…read more Don't ever go here.

The care I recieved at ER Auto'care' was terrible and I will never be returning. On my way to work,…read moreI was forced to find a mechanic due to engine stutters/misfires and a blinking engine light. I am not from the area so I googled car repair shops, and ER Autocare was at the top of the list with fantastic ratings. Upon arriving at their Plain City location (around 8:45 am) I was received by Chris who said that they would run their diagnostic test and do their best to find the source of the problem. As you would expect, I was relieved when he returned later and told me that only one issue came up: one of the oxygen sensors. The price they charged me seemed expensive but I agreed to it since they were fully repairing it and I was ready to be on my way. Instead of returning with good news an hour later, Chris came out and informed me that when they were running tests (after replacing the initial oxygen sensor), the other oxygen sensor began reading bad and they needed to replace it. I was very frustrated and already felt slightly manipulated but after asking several questions I eventually agreed to it. That was a huge mistake. An hour later Chris returned again with more bad news: once they replaced the second oxygen sensor, the diagnostic test signaled that the fuel injector was needed to be replaced and the car would not run properly without the repairs. The grand total for this piece was a $800. I couldn't believe it and I was NOT about to agree to that repair without outside advice, so I called my dad. He has mechanical experience and once I explained to him what was going on he actually talked with Chris and asked several questions to make sure we were getting the best price possible. Eventually we decided to let them replace it and they worked on the car for another three hours. Later on at 5:15 pm, Chris came out and told me that they were confident the car was fixed and running smoothly, even though it had apparently stalled during one of the test drives. I took his word since I was in a rush to get to a commitment at 6 and paid the total of $1400. As I drove away, my heart sank. After spending all my savings and sitting at the mechanic shop for eight hours, my car was running worse than it had been that morning before taking it to the shop. I made it home and the next day I called ER Autocare because there was no way I was going to let this slide. All Chris said was that I needed to bring the car in so they could continue to work on it and try to figure out what the issue was, which I was NOT about to do. A friend had recommended Streamline Mechanic so I called them and took my car there the next morning, hoping that they could resolve the problem easily since it had been so difficult for ER to figure out. Streamline went above and beyond my expectations as they found the issue and fixed it in seven hours for a third of the price, and I haven't had any problems since. In summary, I will not be returning to ER autocare and will never recommend it to anyone. Do not take your car there if you want to save your precious time and money.

I booked a last minute brake pad and rotor service and got my car fixed the same day. The service…read moretook less than 90 minutes and they even snapped my bumper back together without me asking a free of charge! Highly recommend and will be returning to support this local business.

I'm extremely disappointed writing this…read more Over the years, I've been recommended by several people to John's Tires & Brakes because they were always friendly and made customers feel like family. They would offer rides, snacks, and made the experience feel personal. Because of that, there was a lot of trust built. Unfortunately, someone very close to me recently discovered that multiple repairs done here were either poorly completed or failed far sooner than they should have. Spark plugs that were replaced last May (with only about 5,000 miles driven since) were already completely fried, despite typically lasting much longer. Wiring that was replaced just last month also needs to be redone because it's damaged. On top of that, another mechanic showed that the welding work done on the muffler/exhaust was poorly done and may have contributed to further damage, including the catalytic converter needing replacement. I strongly encourage anyone getting major repairs here to seek a second opinion.

I worked for a dealership service department for many years, but Star Northwest is where I take my…read morevehicles. Excellent service.

Been a customer for 35 yrs! Donn has always taken excellent care of me and my family as well as…read morefriends

Honestly with me. the fact they took care of me and showed me pictures of the problems. Instead of…read morejust changing me is huge.

These guys were incredibly prompt - called for a quote and got it in 5 minutes with an appointment…read morescheduled next day. The technician, Shaun, realized the service asked would be better executed after a tire replacement & showed me exactly what he was seeing + a few other problems. For a lower price than competitors & technicians & representatives who actually care, these guys are probably the best central ohio has to offer in auto service