I moved into the area recently and stopped in a couple of times for minor things (e.g. replace a blinker bulb), but today when they replaced my brakes, I just have to share what a great experience it was. Fair prices, honest, good communication, outstanding customer service, and FAST! If I had called the dealer as usual, they would have given me an appointment in 3 months -- at Bunky's they apologized because I had to wait two days. Just amazing! A local gem. read more

Bunky's is reliable and honest. They give great service at fair prices. I've lived in the neighborhood since 2015. The person who answers the phone is kind and professional. The technicians are polite and responsive. I can always count on Bunky's. read more

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My husband patronizes Bunkys and I have my own mechanic. I've gone to Bunkys twice with tire issues and both times. They were amazing their willingness to help and fit me in and to rectify the situation. One time required a plug, the tire, and the second time was a valve, professional personable and reasonably priced. My husband gets his car service at Bunkys and would not go anywhere else. read more

Dropped off car for inspection/oil change and specifically ask them to check out exhaust. Sure they inspected and did oil change, but did nothing to fix the exhaust problem (reminded on phone twice) and then tacked on extra charges (not associated with exhaust) without calling us for approval for the service. read more

Held my car for a week just to say they were too busy to work on it. Why not tell me that day 1 before wasting my time and money??? I called about 20 times for an update until they finally told me after a week that they didn't have time for it. Disappointing service. read more

Great crew, after living in the town for 20 years I went to Bunkeys Automotve, they took care of the issue right away. Just took my other car there this morning for Brakes. They listened to what I said first, looked at the car. Said I only needed fronts and took care of the issue. They are professional, and honest and finished the job without issues. If you are looking for car repairs this is the place to go. read more

got told three or four different prices period. just wanted basic work done and the continued to try to up charge me for work I didn't need. Then they tell me to come pick the car up and an hour later they are closed.. never got told the close time or anything. they literally just kidnapped my car and no one is answering the phone. Completely unprofessional. Now I have to spend an extra hundred dollars in Ubers getting around. First time customer spending over $1000 originally and this is how they treat you. read more

After searching numerous auto shops, Bunky's was the only one that was able to squeeze me in last minute. I was beyond thankful as I was beyond desperate for an oil change. They were able to take care of my car in a short amount of time and their prices were comparable to the big auto shops like Pepboys (up the street). The service I received today was amazing and would most definitely recommend this gem to just about everyone. read more

My Corvette that is stored during the winter needed a NJ motor vehicle inspection performed. I called Jim and asked if I needed an appointment. Even though he was busy, he told me to come right in and he would take care of it. I arrived and he took the car right in (I didn't even turn it off). He performed the inspection immediately and had the sticker on in less than 20 minutes. We had a nice conversation and I got to know Jim. He is a dedicated mechanic who is fully equipped and capable of performing any maintenance on any vehicle. His expertise and attention to detail is remarkable. I will never use anyone else in the future for my maintenance needs. I highly recommend "Bunky's" Automotice Service - they are the best (and I have been to dozens). read more

This is the place to go! They go above and beyond, are honest and just plain nice. Such a find in a sea of chain automotive repair shops, this is a multi-generation local business. read more

Was in the market for a new mechanic. I used to go to Tim at Claridge Sunoco but they closed. Had a very upsetting experience with another mechanic at a local gas station so I gave Bunky's a shot since they were close and have been there forever. First car I took was my grandfather's 08 Avalon for an oil change. Was told it would need rear brakes and rotors, which I knew were on their way out anyway. They even took me into the shop to explain and show them to me. Took it back next day and waited while the brakes were done, about an hour. Fast, easy, and simple. Then I took my 01 Blazer in for rear breaks and rotors as well, I provided my own parts, and had them look at a list of other things. Out of about 8 things on that list that they could have easily charged me for they said only 2 were necessary, breaks and a front idler arm, which expressed one of my concerns on that list. Picked up my Blazer and dropped off my 02 Camry that I inherited from my late grandmother and had them look it over for anything that needed to be done. Here is where anyone that would be out to scam you and make money would bite, got a call that it was ready and there was nothing that he could see that needed to be fixed urgently or in the near future and only charged me 25 bucks. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is so hard to find a good, honest, and reasonable shop that is willing to work with you and not rip you off. Alan you just gained at least 3 new customers, me, my grandpa and my mother. Mechanics and shops like yours are hard to come by. Normally I never write reviews but I know there is someone out there like me looking for a new shop and reading reviews not knowing where to go. Keep up the good work! read more

Alan and his staff are great. Quality work at a fair price. I won't take my car anywhere else.

Nail in the tire! This place is great. Fast & friendly service. I was in and out in a jiffy. I also brought my car several times for oil change and they always fit me in. Purchased new tires too once I needed them. Trustworthy and reliable. Thanks Bunky's read more

Buyers BEWARE. NOT TO BE TRUSTED. First off, this place Had amazing service, negotiated prices and Used to do really amazing work. The quality of mechanics and "technicians" was pretty good throughout the years. Then, The Owner Retired. Mr. Bunky himself left for the West Coast a little while back. That man knew how to make deals and how to treat customers. He was short-worded, to-the-point and knew his stuff. He'd always make you feel valued without even really saying it... He left the business to a family member, and although a decent human and an average mechanic, he has no idea how to run any business; especially a small business. You see, I had already taken the car to the dealership and another mechanic for diagnostics. I wanted to revisit this location and see if they matched the other two assessments, then I would just leave it with Bunky's because, well...why wouldn't I? I thought out of Anyone...I could trust Bunky's. I used to but now, they tried to overcharge me and sell me on unnecessary items. I was in complete Shock! I brought my car in for some basic repairs. I've never been at a shop that was so disorganized. I had to speak with three different people, who gave me three different opinions about issues that didn't even need work. I called well in advance...over a day...to give them a heads-up that I was going to come by, and they seemed to be so overwhelmed that they weren't able to get to my car to fix it, even if I wanted them to; they only needed to order one part and if they had done what they said they would do originally, it would have been ordered the same day and my car would be taken car of. If you can't take on a new client, then don't; and if you do, don't cheat them out of their hard earned money. I mean...c'mon, What's more, when I called them out on it, the new owner literally yelled at me and without going into explicit detail about his rhetoric, he said he didn't care about--I'm paraphrasing--loyal customers. So, I took it elsewhere. He also threatened to charge me a bunch of fees for just showing up, which was never the case in the past. The best way to look out for yourself and your car, is to go somewhere else. They do not value customers. They do not operate efficiently. They are average mechanics at best. They will always make you think you're getting a deal, when they're overselling or charging you. It's really a shame to have a legacy ruined like this...I was very disappointed. read more

I brought my car in for brakes and rotors and some thing that was going wrong with the window. I had taken it for a price quote somewhere else, and they told me to other things were wrong as well. Alan at Bunkys Gave the car a thorough check and determined I didn't need the two other items and was able to do the brakes and rotors and window repair for half the price! I recommend him to everyone. I will never use another mechanic again! read more

When my car battery died, staff came to jump and pick up my car within 10 minutes. About an hour later, the battery was replaced and my car returned. Highest recommendation possible to Bunky's and his friendly and helpful staff. read more

Sloppy work, rushing to get cars in and out they think by offering cold drinks they can get away with messing your car up. Don't not take your car here ! read more

I got a Flat tire that couldn't be fixed. He ordered the tires and the next morning, it was replaced in very little time. Really appreciated the quick turn around and courtesy to take care of it right away. read more

Family-owned very knowledgeable friendly business honest! Need any type of car repair stop in they will help you possibly also selling and buying used cars read more

So insanely happy that I found Bunky's. I was new to the area and someone recommended them to me. I trust them 100% with my car, they are honest and do amazing work. I've been going there for a while now and plan to bring all of my cars there in the future! read more

I had a vehicle emergency and had the car towed to Bunkys. Alan and staff quickly diagnosed vehicle, ordered parts immediately and had the car repaired in no time. I was able to make an important meeting that day because of their ability to get the car done. Pricing was very fair and would highly recommend. read more

A friend suggested Bunky's because they are local. Our longtime repair Carnival's Firestone went out of business. They took a $20 oil change and jacked up the price to $79 with unneeded add-ons. One of the items added had been replaced in the last few months. This place is off my list completely. read more

I hate and am Reluctant to write this about a Once reputable business owned by a nice man back in the day... My wife took her car here a few days ago for a service.Nothing More than a tune up/oil change etc. Turned out we needed new tires. Tires are wonderful but whatever the reason they needed to take her battery out "coincidentally" made the ABS light go on. They showed us this After Steering us towards the cashier and Having us pay and saying everything was fine.They say rudely to my wife ,because they are "the Woman knows nothing about cars type, it was not their fault. I Dont believe them but OK. I called their and Questioned nicely and professionally what happened as I do know a few things about cars. "TOM" was on the defensive as soon as I questioned him on it."DUDE Dont tell Me, BRO go gotta be F'n kidding me ,then, GO F__ Youself!!" And hung up on me. My wife and I went their later in the Day. Allen spoke to us half heartedly trying to fix the situation. He knew about Tom's explosion on the phone with me. This is when Tom comes over. I told him he was rude and unprofessional. After a bit More of Conversation with Allen, while Tom Saying Go F yourself numerous times to my wife and I, TOM Proceeds to look at my wife and I,grab his Private Parts and make a Disgusting masturbating Gesture. Allen nervously smirks and shrugs it off. With my wife Shaking, we took our Car and left. Allen happily giving the key to us and Tom screaming go fuck yourself as we are driving out of the Lot.Beyond Unprofessional and RUDE is mild. This is my first review ever on a business. I had to tell The Story. read more

I tried this place based on the last 2 reviews, but I am NOT giving this place my business. I stopped by there twice, and called, to schedule a repair, and each time I was treated incredibly rudely. I wonder if the other reviewers went to an entirely different place? Maybe I just got a guy who is rude, but honestly, I've dealt with enough mechanics in 3 different states to know that when you drive an older car you need someone who you can trust, and who takes the time to talk to you. This place could have been my go-to mechanic, but they blew it. I found better service at a local Midas! read more

I feel like this is one of the best businesses in town. The guys are always quick and accommodating and I have never felt taken advantage of. We love Bunkys. read more

I went there for inspection. They told me I had problem in engine check light but I went other places and passed. Very bad. I suggest not to go there. They tried to ripped me. But I didn't fix my car there. read more

After seeing our last review, the owner apologized and made it right by fixing a muffler issue for free. So I highly recommend once again!

Charged too much and poor customer service. My car would not start, and an AAA diagnostic showed it was a problem with the fuel pump or fuel line. Towed the car in with this information. We were charged $75 for the diagnostic "car does not start" - this is verbatim what was printed on the invoice. We were charged $305 for a new fuel pump, which is $255 at Autozone. Labor was reasonable at $40 per hour. But $125 in unnecessary charges. The staff were not hostile, but I would say they were rude. They didn't provide any information about what they found for the problem (eg was it just the fuel pump or was the fuel line also dirty that could cause a similar problem soon). They ordered parts and started work before providing an estimate for how much it would cost. I expect more communication that "This is Bunky's, your car is ready" when dealing with a garage. read more

So I've always been skeptical of ANYTHING to do with cars... Car dealerships, mechanics, etc...When I moved to Verona I wanted to find a good local mechanic who I could trust...One of my buddies told me about this place and I am grateful he did. I took my car there after going to the dealership and them indicating I needed a bunch of stuff done... Bunky was looking to save me money and told me what I REALLY needed versus what he could make an extra dollar on like the dealership was trying to do... What gives Bunky's 5 stars besides quality service, reasonable prices, and his honesty is the fact that one day I went to drop off my car for something and he asked me if I lived nearby. I said I can't walk there so he said "take my car" so I was expecting an old jolopee or something... NO, he gave me the keys to his brand new Honda with less than 10k miles on it. It was his personal car and I had only been there a couple of times but he wanted to provide me customer service and convenience and that he did. If you live in the area I STRONGLY recommend Bunky's for your car needs! read more

My daughter went to Bunky's -- it's on her way to work -- with a 'thumping' issue. Bunky's diagnosed it as probably being an artifact of quite worn tires, and didn't charge for the diagnosis. I appreciated the fact that they were honest and did not suggest any expensive (and unnecessary) repairs. They quoted her a fair price for tires, no pressure, and she had them install four tires a few days later. They ordered Dunlop tires for her, a solid brand, and the new tires solved the original problem. There was no question she needed new tires and they even told her she could 'get away' with only two tires for now. I really appreciate that they seem very honest and fair and I'm glad my daughter found such a mechanic in a new location. A keeper for sure. Thanks. read more

I was buying a car with my son at a local dealership and wanted to get a pre-purchase inspection to ensure that we weren't overlooking anything. I called Bunky's and asked if they had time that same day to take a look at the car. They asked me to bring it in after lunch sometime around 1 PM, and expected that they would have an open lift at that time. We arrived with the car a little later than that and had the car inspected almost immediately. The mechanic, who I believe was the shop owner, road tested the car and then put it on the lift to examine the suspension and underside of the car. He tested it for emissions and gave it a thorough look-over before confirming that the car was in terrific shape. Turns out that he owns the same brand car and gave me some reassurance as to their reliability. We were in and out in about twenty minutes. The price was very reasonable, and well worth the peace of mind that we were making a good purchase. I'll be keeping Bunky's in mind for future auto repairs. read more

I'm not really sure why others are complaining about rudeness. I've taken my car here several times (chose it partly for the proximity to my house so I can walk home if need be), and they're always nice. Usually they try to do the repair while I wait, and if the weather is bad, they have a little room where you can sit. It's crowded and not very comfortable, but there's a space heater there in the winter and a fan in the summer. Last time, it was very hot outside. They invited me to sit in the room and when one of the mechanics came in to get a soda out of the fridge, he offered me one. They were very nice, and I feel their prices are fair too. Once, I went there because I was on my way out of town and my Check Engine light came on. I happened to have just passed Bunky's, so I turned around and pulled in there. They checked my car quickly and told me honestly that it was safe to drive and I could come back when I returned from my trip. They didn't charge me to check it. Who knows-- maybe I just happened to deal with different mechanics than the others who wrote reviews. read more

the boss ,chuck thinks he is a tough guy. will belittle you when you prove he is wrong about the bill and work done. charged me for work and parts not done .checked and shown to me by other shop when problem still not fixed. if his family didn't give him a job nobody would. read more