Eliot Auto is wonderful- I have had a few different events with my car, and they have always been SO helpful and friendly. I would absolutely recommend them! read more

Great team. Pleasant and professional. I brought my 2010 van in because my "idiot light" was flashing. They did a quick run thru and reset the light and said that I was good to go. They didn't charge me. I'll bring my cars to them when they do need servicing for sure. read more

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Jim's shop does excellent work and has exceptionally reasonable pricing. Jim gives very fair comon sense advice and is famous for advising that "sometimes the cure is worse than the cause, so run it for a whle and let's just see if it really needs to be repaired". This is exactly the typr of advice you want when dealing with older vehicles. Thank you Jim and your team for all that you do for my family. Chuck Rue read more

First time customer, needed an oil change and checkover on an old Honda. Jim noted a few things to keep an eye on, but didn't think anything was urgent, and could wait for later. Excellent communication and affordable, couldn't be more satisfied. read more

They have a button on their page that says "request a quote ". So I requested a quote for my specific vehicle for an oil change. They wasted more of my time by responding stating that I needed to call them and provided me with a phone number. How does that button benefit the customer one iota? I still don't know how much your oil changes cost and now I don't even care. So I guess that means that button didn't benefit your business either. read more

This shop is amazing! I have used them for all my auto repairs and their work is top-notch with reasonable prices. On two different occasions, they literally gave me advice on how to solve an issue on my own and not charge me a thing. Their quality and honesty made me a loyal customer. read more

In the past 10 days a friend and I have both had vehicles serviced at Eliot Park Auto. All interactions have been honest, reasonably priced and services have been well done. It makes a huge, positive difference to walk in and deal with an owner when using an auto service business...others could learn a lesson from the people at Eliot. I'm happy to have found Eliot and trust we'll enjoy a long run as customer and vehicle repair expert. read more

I admittedly don't know that much about cars. Thankfully, I found a mechanic that I like and can trust. I get my oil changed here regularly, during which they run a diagnostic to check to see if there are any problems. If something needs to be fixed, they do a great job of explaining what needs to be fixed, why, and the urgency so I can make an informed decision. I'll be going to Elliott Park Auto service as long as I'm living in the area. Highly recommended! read more

the service was great. No surprises, tells u as it is and does not try to sell u something u do not need. Very down to earth and matter a fact group. That is what I like, that is why they have been around for so long. I feel they are trust worthy. read more

Cars are money pits and nobody likes to dump cash into a car, so if you're visiting an auto repair shop you're probably already in a bad mood. However, it's the "I'm getting screwed" feeling that really sets you over the edge. You won't get that feeling with these guys. On my most recent visit, I had them replace my brakepads and rotars. They took my vehicle in on the same day I called and the owner gave me a ride to my nearby office. My car was ready by the end of the day and--after confirming it was OK to proceed--they charged about $150 less than I expected. I really hope I don't need to see these guys anytime soon, but if my car decides to be a punk again, at least I found a good place to bring it. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

Excellent! I recommend Eliot Park Auto Service to any car owner, regardless of make or budget. Jim and the staff at Eliot Park Auto Service took great care of me and my car. I recently purchase a used 2000 Infiniti Q45, in a pinch after my previous vehicle's died. The Q45, which I had thought was a great deal, quickly after purchase seemed like a maintenance nightmare until I found Eliot Park Auto Service. I was able to schedule an appointment in the morning, and after dropping off the car, they drove me to work, in a premium vehicle, on time. They were able to complete all of the service and then some within m budget and ahead of schedule. Upon purchase, my Q45 was throwing a P1492 EGR/EVAP Purge Control Valve error, a P3025 Left Bank Knock Sensor error, in addition to a severely damaged front passenger rotor. Unbeknownst to me, however, there was also a massive fuel leak, which I could smell but not see. Jim and his staff were able to quote me a price a fraction of the cost of those I had received from dealerships and other private repair facilities etc. I elected to have them replace the front rotors and pads, and any requisite repairs for $200. The service was completed before I went to lunch and at the end of the day, they had informed me of my fuel leak, fixed this issue, and conducted a full brake service, completely within my budget. Furthermore, the found a nail in my tire and fixed that gratis. This is the best experience I have had with a mechanic. Their service was superior and offered at the best possible price. My Q45 flies now, and wheras I had thought this car to be a lemon and a dreadful purchase, with the help of Jim and the service of Eliot Park Auto Service, my Q has shown itself to be a true diamond in the rough. I have already referred this mechanic to my colleagues, who were amazed that they drove me to work and conducted the repairs at such a reasonable price, and I hope to bring my Q back soon for more repairs and upgrades. read more

These guys are class acts and do good work, plain and simple. I've been bringing my car to Eliot Park Auto for the past 5 years or so and have had nothing but good experiences. I try to promote it to people as much as I can as I've gotten to know these guys over the years and trust them. It's a two man operation, Jim and John. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and most importantly HONEST. They do not try to sell you services you don't need. They tell you what's wrong with your car and the minimal work and cost needed to keep it safe on the road. They may tell you something that's wrong or that may become a bigger issue in the future but will be up front and tell you if it doesn't need to be fixed right away. Jim has offered to drive me to work a few times when I needed to leave my car for the day. They can usually get you in pretty quickly and have been accurate and reasonable about how long repairs will take. And if something unexpected comes up, they'll call and explain and get your approval before doing the work if it's necessary. I drive a 2002 Lexus with 275,000+ miles and I can confidently say it's made it this long due to regular oil changes and maintenance the past few years from Eliot Park. I am currently shopping for a new vehicle and I will not buy anything until the guys at Eliot Park check it out. John actually looked at one for me this week. I didn't call for an appointment and just showed up with the car as I was kind of rushed and unorganized; he was understanding and was able to fit in the inspection for me after 3pm on a Friday. And to top it off, he was appreciative of my business the past few years and didn't charge me for the inspection. read more

I brought my 20 yr old car here and really wanted to have them as my "go-to" Car Repair Service. Their good reviewers must not shop around and only take one slick quote and not car about costs... I know automobiles and Shop Rates and Book Hours (how many hours each job should take). All I want is a fair deal and honesty - unfortunately, this was not to be found. Though their hourly rate was inline/high for businesses around them (that would be acceptable) they quoted me 1.9 hours over what the book time stated. This ended up in a quote $237 higher than expected. This revealed my greatest fear - they estimate very high when busy or they do not want to work on your car. I questioned their basis for charges and the owner responded harshly and would not budge or justify his estimate to my satisfaction. He then presented me with a bill for over $120 to confirm what I told them was wrong and I needed replaced on the car. Ridiculous. I brought the car to a competitor up the frontage road and she did it for my original range and the Part cost $45 less! If you are savvy and not naive - steer clear from these guys. read more

My Prius is in limp mode. I was looking at about three grand from a dealer for parts and labor to replace the hybrid battery, which is most likely the issue. The only local (non dealer) shop that will touch the electric situation in a prius that I've found so far wanted 100 just to hook up an official toyota code scanner....Eliot Park recommended a local business that was able to solve my entire issue with a warranty to boot for $850. That's a great time and cost savings, and I couldn't be happier! read more

I can honestly say I have never had such a positive experience at ANY auto shop. John was very nice and extremely helpful. The pricing here cannot be beat by anyplace. I will defiantly be going back for the amazing customer service and the great straightforward work they do. Like any person who drives I also dreaded the time, which I know will come, when a light on the dash comes on and all of the sudden your stomach drops. It is something in life that you know will eventually come and something in life that you cannot run away from. This scenario happened to me this week. One morning I went to start my car and that lovely yellow check engine light came on. I did the standard check to see if the gas cap is on right, fill up the tank wait a little bit but nothing worked. Considering I had parts to replace my sway bars sitting in my car for over a year and 3,000 over an oil change I figured it was time to take it in. So I went to Eliot Park. My roommate had recommended them she recently had work done and had a positive experience. When I pulled up at 5:30 John was closing up the shop and though he had work still to do he was very helpful and gave me a quote quickly for labor on my sway bars. Satisfied with price I brought the car back later that night and used the drop box. In the morning John called and talked about the repairs I needed done and the check engine light. When I picked it up at 5:30 I was very happy to see my engine light off and my bill, which was probably $400 less than any other place. read more

The customer service here is amazing. Transparent and fast turnaround. They really go above and beyond - I will be making Eliot Park my go-to auto shop. Shout out to the mechanics for making my day less stressful and getting my car back on the road!! read more

I had a great experience here and would recommend Eliot Park Auto Service to anyone. The staff are friendly, helpful, and honest. If you are a single woman (like me) and you're looking for a good car repair place, these people will treat you right. read more

Jim and his very knowledgeable staff are top notch. I was in a bit of a pickle when the brakes on my truck went out while I was in the area working a contract job. I really needed to get back on the road asap. Jim made some calls on parts and his staff had me back on the road in 2 hours. They did a great job getting the brakes working and now my truck sounds better than it ever has. I highly recommend Eliot Park Auto and will definitely use them again in the future. read more

I had some work done on my front axels and I was very impressed at the speed that these guys got the job done. Jim went above and beyond working to find the parts at a cheaper rate. The gentlemen I picked the car up from, John I believe, was very friendly and just all around pleasant to talk to, just like Jim was. I definitely will be back with any other future repairs and will spread the word to others in the area to bring their car to this shop. Keep up the great work and the friendly atmosphere guys! read more

These guys are awesome. My car had all the check engine lights suddenly turn on and I just dropped it off there without giving notice early in the morning. They called me the right away that morning to let me know what was wrong. They took care of the problem right away, and my car has been running great ever since. I will continue to keep servicing my car there. Great service! read more

I discovered this place when driving past. I needed a minor fender repair so I stopped for an estimate. The gentleman was very helpful and said it was something he could fix then and there. He did so for no charge and asked only that I come back another time when I needed more work done. A few months later I needed body work on my car and Creative Auto Service came in with the lowest estimate. They repaired the car to my satisfaction. I have also had oil changes here. I recommend this garage. read more