Now again, while driving the vehicle and being assured that it was OK, the car was overheating at…read morehigher temperatures 50 mph and over so noticing the issue I immediately called again and explained the issue to prevent any further damage to my car because the problem was persistent. **** Now, at this particular time, I spoke to the son Mike Junior, the younger owner. I was explaining the issue in detail so he can make a proper diagnosis while I was on the phone. He continue to ( Brush me) off as he seemed annoyed or busy. I found it quite rude because I've seen him have this attitude towards other customers while in the shop despite how I felt, I brought my vehicle in because the issue was urgent and needed immediate attention. Why trying to explain the issues to him and show him the temperature gauge via photo and video of what was going on under my hood to assist him, he continued to walk out of my face and said "yes I understand your car is overheating " loudly. So I dropped the car off on Saturday with expectations to get it on Monday, which I did, he explained to me that Monday when I called that there was air in the system and bled the system for me, he told me that there shouldn't be any other issues with overheating and that he test drove it, and there was no overheating. Free of charge he said, which was reasonable due to it was about the THRID TIME I brought it. Now I drove it that that night and the car was still overheating so I decided to call because Tuesday 11/04/2025 the issue was still persistent. Mike Junior the son was not receptive to what I was explaining to him about my vehicle. He seem very annoyed when I was explaining to him when I asked him what it could be for clarity because I didn't know if I needed to get my own parts because the issue started to become costly. He decided to be very disrespectful loud and hang the phone up in my ear. At the moment I decided to visit the shop to bring the car when I arrived I asked him when have I ever been disrespectful to you, he replied that I had never been disrespectful to him, but I was asking stupid questions and I keep calling about my vehicle. He was obviously frustrated or annoyed that he couldn't properly fix the vehicle and that I was persistent to try to get it fixed. So this was my fourth time trying to get the car fixed. I returned my vehicle to the shop because I wanted to give them the opportunity to resolve the issue, however, I was met with Mike Junior the son, with this disrespectful attitude and tone vulgarity and a persistent problem that my car was not fixed and still overheating. I feel like I paid for nothing. He was more than rude and disrespectful yelling at me and telling me that I can take my business elsewhere when all I was looking for was clarity to try to get my car fixed. I will never conduct business with them ever again. Mike Junior, the son did not conduct himself in a professional manner or like a proper businessman, this individual is not an honorable man and cannot perform under work-life stress its unfortunate. This is how he treats his customers because as he claims he reputation my experience was horrific. Please do not get your car serviced here. You will have continuous problems and you will be back shortly. HIS ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR AND BUSINESS WAS UNACCEPTABLE.

AVOID THIS PLACE - You've Been Warned Mike's may advertise…read more"discounts," but in my experience, the low prices come at a high cost. After getting my car repaired here, I ran into a completely new issue just days later--and I'm not alone. This has happened with multiple cars, including those of friends. It's become a pattern. If you truly want your car fixed right the first time, I recommend staying far away from this shop.

My car was brought in for transmission repair. The mechanic did a great job repairing the vehicle…read more The repair was done in a timely manner. I was frequently updated to approximate completion time, informing me of expected delays. I would recommend this business to family and friends. Definitely will come back for future vehicle repairs.

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I think Jim is very fair and ethical in his estimates. He does a great job and never takes…read moreadvantage of the customer. In my experience, I would recommend him and come back with my vehicle anytime. Thank you Jim.

Be very carefull this guy ripped me off did some work on my truck and totally screwed it up .does…read morenot stand by his work shady operation ..steer clear

Tra-Par is excellent. From technical knowledge to customer service they are the best. I choose to…read moretravel over an hour just to use them. well done Frank B

My husband brought our 2014 Nissan Altima to Lou to replace the transmission, which he did…read more However, while our car was in his possession the hood and a part of the roof was damaged with dents and he broke our hood latch and never told us. We didn't figure out the hood latch was messed up until we inspected the car. He never said a word. Our car was also returned to us with zip ties holding up the bumper which he claims he had to use because the clips for the bumper was warped. He never said anything about that either until we asked about the zip ties and then he had to ask his employee what happened. How can you be so clueless about changes or dents to our vehicle but then say you are not responsible for the damage, and that we brought the vehicle in damaged. Originally he never went to his cameras to check anything and was blaming Nissan for the damage because his company brought it there to re-program the vehicle. Lou acted like he cared at first and then completely denied everything. We still have no answer or accountability for what happened to our vehicle. Lou is very dismissive and was aggressive when talking to my husband about the situation. Please be aware when taking your vehicle to this shop that you risk your car getting cosmetic/auto body damage with no integrity or accountability from the owner and his employees. I would not recommend or refer anyone to do business with him.

Ben, the shop manager immediately put me at ease, by explaining in detail the transmission service…read moreoptions. He also made me aware of the slight risks associated with flushing vs. emptying & refilling. He also arranged for me to leave the car with him while I was away on vacation.

I've been dealing with Mike and AAMCO of Bloomfield for more than a decade and can say with 100%…read moreconfidence that they are as honest and expert as any auto repair shop you will find. I'd give them 6 stars if I could!

They checked over my vehicle and told me what the issue was and fee to repair it. Although I…read moredecided not to fix it, they were honest and gave me advice regarding my vehicle. They didn't charge me a fee to check it out. Nice shop. I recommend them.

Gary was friendly, quick, knowledgeable, and extremely honest. My car was making noises of all…read morekinds that I ignored for way too long and he fixed it so quickly and affordably which is unheard of these days. This family owned and operated business was more efficient than the two chain mechanics I tried before (who said they were going to charge me to look and take my car for nearly a week) Although they specialize in transmissions, Gary did fix another couple of problems I had as well which weren't related to my transmission. Highly recommend!

Very friendly, honest and knowledgeable mechanic shop. I've taken my car here a few times mainly…read morebecause it's one block away from my house and it's convenient for me to drop it off and walk home while the car is being worked on. Prices are reasonable and they get the job done in a timely manner. Definitely give them a try if you need some work on your vehicle.

Very fair pricing and worked with me and my warranty company to make sure payments were…read moreappropriately covered under warranty. Good honest work

I stopped by this tire shop hoping to start a positive relationship for future auto needs, and…read moresimply asked--politely--if I could get some air in my tires. Instead of a welcoming response, I was told air wasn't free because it uses electricity, and I'd have to pay $5. This caught me off guard, especially since there's a gas station right across the street offering air for $1. The situation escalated quickly and unnecessarily. I was insulted and cursed at, and when I hesitated at the price, the owner shut the garage door on my shoulder. It became even more uncomfortable when he raised his hands as if to fight and threatened to call his son to harm me. At that point, and as a military veteran and current paid firefighter, I chose to walk away rather than escalate things further. I understand businesses need to make money, but there's a way to treat people--especially potential long-term customers. Unfortunately, this experience was hostile, unprofessional, and disappointing. This run down shop should be permanently closed.

It was closing time and Jose, the owner, still took extra time to fix my tire. I loved his…read moreintegrity and heart. Wonderful family business.

Guys fixed an oil leak that's was a bit complicated to get to. Nice people and good mechanics.read more

Overall, my experience with Fix N Fuel has been positive. The team has been professional &…read moreknowledgeable about issues. My most recent interaction made me a little uncomfortable. For years, my family and I have been harassed by strange women and men in Essex County, NJ. My conclusion: People think I am anti-Italian, which is ridiculous. My parents were/are Italian-American. My mother was lovely and a wonderful parent. Her family was like a Big Hug. Because of sick/crazed women (and men), I have been bullied and harassed with intent for years. I have been called names; women have cited my body to me in a perjorative tone. I have had to file police reports about these strange/sick women harassing me. I have gone to restaurants and other establishment where strangers have gone out of their way to talk about their Italian heritage and/or relatives near me. Great! I love Italian food and Italian culture! Please don't feel compelled to mention Italian food/culture around me to offend me. I love it all. This is what happened as I waited for my husband to pick me up after I dropped off my car. An employee also spelled my name wrong and said something to the effect of, "Of course, that makes sense." And after he got my car model wrong (a co-worker corrected him with the right car model I brought in to get serviced.) It saddens me that I felt so uncomfortable. The team seems knowledgeable and experienced. My husband has volunteered to take my car to Fix N Fuel after my most recent experience with folks.

ONLY WANT YOHR MONEY!!!! They steal from you saying your car parts are bad when there not. Our…read moremoney is gone because of him, and there was nothing wrong with the car.

They told me I needed a transmission two years ago when bringing it in. They quoted me something…read morelike 3k for a full rebuild/install. I ended up changing the transmission cooler because I noticed it only struggled to get in gear when hot. Anyways two years later same Jeep Grand Cherokee with the same trans and it shifts perfect and is still going. Maybe it was an honest mistake, what annoys me more is they performed a trans service without my permission, and when they did they striped 3 of the bolts on the pan, I am sure they used an impact gun. The pan leaks now. I don't live in NJ anymore, but I know the shop as it has been there for years. I just wanted to take the time out to write this as I thought it could be useful to others looking to get a diagnosis.