Super nice people, super professional service. This is a gemstone in the rough that has become greater Cary. So nice to see that it is not a corporate chain, or a teeter... or an unused strip mall. Went there recently for my kids car, which had a sensor that I could not replace. Brought in early on Friday morning, they ordered the part and gave me an 1100 (roughly) dollar estimate. Cam shaft sensors are not easy to get to, btw. They got the part in, got it fixed before the end of the day, and my bill was ~850 bucks. They didn't need to replace one of the sensors, and said to me, why spend the money if you don't need to. Respect that. If you get there early, you can generally wait a short time for simple stuff like oil change or junk. I just drop it off and pick it up after work. Muuuuuuccccccchhhhhh better than going corporate or dealer, by far! read more

Fire House Auto Repair Station - Sign off carpenter firehouse road - Auto Repair Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

While I only needed a state inspection, my observations with their interactions with customers were friendly and professional. I didn't observe any customer complaints. The waiting area had comfortable seating, and the decor made it feel welcoming. I would bring my car back for service in the future. read more

Fire house is a good value for everyday maintenance, repairs, oil changes and inspections.

Incredibly honorable and honest. Good communication. Been going here for ten years. Cecil is very knowledgeable and always looking out for his customers' best interest. They'll never have you do work you don't need. Trust factor is as high as it gets. Great auto repair shop. read more

Best auto repair shop in the area! I've brought my 20+ year-old Acura MDX to this shop multiple times for replacements and fixes on old parts. They consistently deliver excellent service, and their pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

Employees, cashier and mechanics are all unfriendly, rude and mean. This place has ZERO customer service. It is very clear they either hate their job and/or their customers. This is the first time I went to this place for my car's annual NC emissions inspection; I have no plans to go back to this garage in the future. Avoid this garage! read more

Have been there many times with my 2016 Honda. They are kind, efficient and HONEST! Just had inspection done there....quick and efficient.

This is just a great place to allow to fix your car. I had my truck towed to the station. Cecil did a diagnostic and told me the price of the fix. So, I decided to see how his price for the fix compared to a chain auto repair place. The chain auto quote for labor alone(not including the part) was over the price that Cecil quoted me to fix the problem. If you want an auto repair place that provides quality and value, I recommend Fire House Auto. read more

Cecil and his crew are great to deal with and honest mechanics! They keep my 2006, 235k mile Ranger going strong! read more

Fire House Auto Repair Station - 2006 Ford Ranger 235k miles and going strong - Auto Repair Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The staff is small but always so helpful and friendly. If it wasn't for one of the employees I would still be driving with expired tags. When he informed me of this, I was only there to pick up my hubby whose car was getting worked on. So he really didn't have to tell me. I soon came back to pass inspection to make everything right. The service was fast and great. read more

I received a car and was told the alternator was bad and the battery has been replaced multiple times. I took the car here once and I've never had a problem. The only negative is that the customer service is really lacking. read more

Cecil and his crew and extremely honest and will only fix something if something really needs to be fixed. I have had so many positive experiences with this place. Highly recommended! read more

Fast great service ! Inspected was done quit didn't have to wait 48hrs to pay my property taxes online like the dealership tried to tell me ! Thanks for all you do !!! read more

This is where I always go to get my car fixed. Cecil is honest and will never try to sell you on fixing anything that doesn't absolutely need it like so many other places do. He always gives you a fair rate on what it will cost. He is honest and reliable. This business is really busy so be patient if you walk in without an appointment. You are best served if you make an appointment online or call ahead. read more

Entrance is hard. The parking isn't well built. However the people seem ok. They are good for dmv certification.

The worst auto repair shop I've been to in NC. I waited 2.5 hrs just to be told they do not have the part and no work can be done. I would say the owner was pleasant to talk to and was not rude. It's the short fat guy he got running the shop with attitude. He has no customer service skills. Yes, It's hard to park and the roads are bad. I'm big on customer service. The 1 is for customer service. I would pay 3x's the amount they charge to get better service. read more

I was in the middle of preparing for a move when my check engine light went on. Freaking out, I gave them a call on a Friday and asked if I could bring my car in on Saturday. I was told they don't do appointments on Saturdays and it's first come, first served, so I brought my car in soon after they opened. They were already pretty busy by the time I got there. Instead of just having me leave my car, they asked me to wait a few minutes while they checked the codes to see if it was just a gas cap issue. Sure enough, it was, so they tightened up the cap, cleared out the computer and sent me on my way within 15 minutes of bringing my car in. They didn't even charge me for it! If I still lived nearby, I'd definitely use them as my regular auto mechanic. They're incredibly professional and honest. Thanks for helping a gal out! read more

Up until recently, I would have given them a 5 star rating. But the young "lady" who was/is working the phones/front desk, we rude and unprofessional. I don't know if she is still there or not, but I have decided to go elsewhere and no longer recommend them. read more

Took my motorcycle in for annual inspection. Even though they we're extremely busy, I was in and out in 30 minutes. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

This is the ONLY place I will take my car and the only place I recommend to my friends. They give you a very fair price and only will fix what you need fixed. They will go out of their way to help you out. They can diagnose issues that 3 other car places were unable to figure out and repair it properly. Highly recommend! read more

Such terrible service... their front desk lady "forgot" to tell them I said to go ahead and fix the car! I didn't find out for over a week. All in all they took a month to fix my car. Some things couldn't be helped but they were rude, had terrible communication, and were extremely over priced. Definitely try to find a different mechanic! read more

I usually do not write these reviews especially bad reviews because I believe that everyone could make mistakes. But this time i really have to. I came from out of town to do my oil change. While they are working on my car my, they accidentally broke my door knob which can happen. I was sad but 100% understandable since i work in the healthcare fields and learned that mistakes are sometimes unavoidable. One guy told me that they don't have the part to fix it and suggested to see if i can get a part so they will fix it for me without charge. I was going to tell them that it is fine cause it was not intentional. But!!! Another guy next to him said that I have a shitty car and plastic door knob was meant to be broken and was complaining as if i caused this. The other workers try to stop him from talking to me that way and he finally just walked off from the office. Look! I know i have an old car but you do not treat someone base off of how good/bad someone's car is. I was poor college kid but finally got a job to start my new career and hoping to get a new car in the future. I hope they change how they run their businesses. I do not write this review for bad intentions but want to give another customers narratives of what happen to me today. read more

Fire House Auto Repair Station - Broken door knob - Auto Repair Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I have used Firehouse 4 times for 2 different vehicles. Each time they have been pleasant, honest, upfront, and provided reliable and effective service. Most recently I took our Yukon to them and they diagnosed the problem and gave me an estimate of a couple hundred bucks. Once they got into the problem deeper, they determined that it was a lesser issue and fixed the problem -- and called me to tell me it would only be $90. Look, my knowledge of the inner workings of cars is less than stellar, but I do know that they easily could have just charged me for the original quote and I would have gone happily on my way. The reality is that Cecil and his staff really 'are as good as it gets', to which the 5 star rating attests. As the saying goes, "a good mechanic is hard to find", and I am so happy to have found Cecil and all the guys at Fire House Auto. read more

Ok this is a 5 Star based on my feeling when I picked up my car after they serviced it- Here's my story lol My alternator light had been going on and off for 3 days, stayed on for a long time on a Friday so I brought it in Got a call at 3:55 Guy on the phone said your car is ready I said really? He said Yup, it's a Good Friday for everyone but us (it was Good Friday before Easter lol) I said That was quick to change the alternator and do an oil change He said nope, we didn't do any of that. It wasn't throwing off any codes. I said what? I asked you to change the alternator because the car sensors were telling me the alternator was messing up ... he said it wasn't throwing off codes, again... I said ok but is it possible it could be working on and off? He said maybe? I said if it goes off while I'm driving will it just make the car stop working? He said maybe? Probably? I don't know? Long story short, went to pick up car and ditch that idiot, but Cecil was there and clarified that they had seen the codes and already had an estimate drawn up for a new alternator... it was a fair price so I had them do it Picked it up and the idiot I talked to on the phone on Good Friday was working up front. Redish hair, beard, total lack of appreciation for having a job, looked exasperated at someone calling to check on their car, idk his name but I'm sure he's the only one there that is like that lol He couldn't figure out how to ring me up with cash Asked me if I needed a 'piece of paper that's long and shows all the nitty gritty' aka a flipping receipt lololol That dude is a MESS and has no business working there My car was fixed spectacularly. The guy that works there is an idiot and shouldn't work at a job he clearly hates, ESPECIALLY when he is probably driving away customers every day!! Lol I'm shocked they put up with him! Anyway, that's my 2 cents If you bring ur car there, it'll get fixed very well and for a reasonable price. Just ask for Cecil and don't deal with the weird bearded red haired apathetic idiot. read more

I've been here 3 times to have my car inspected and oil changed. Things went well until this last time. After my oil change my car started to leak oil. I had to go to another mechanic to get it checked out, turns out they didn't tighten the bolt enough. My oil pan was about to fall out and drain all the oil from my car, the mechanic said this would have killed my engine in minutes. I won't be going back. read more

Very honest people. Cecil is Gr8, will only tell you what need to be done, and not the extra $$ that 'you must replace / fix else car will not work' or other gimmicks. read more

You guys are so good at what you do and you make it easy to keep up with the maintenance of my car. You are able to get us in when we need to and you do not make us wait long. read more

Fantastically fast and fair. Great job from a fully competent and trustworthy group. Highly recommend! I joined Yelp so that I could post this review. read more

Went there with what I thought was an alternator problem, because of the sound. It ended up being something else, which cost me $15 to repair. They could have easily agreed with me and I would have known no better. Likely would have spent $300. I feel this place is honest, based on this one experience. I hope they do this for all there customers. There are many shops out there that the mechanics either work on commission or forced to find issues to generate income. I feel I found an honest auto repair shop. Thanks for you honesty and I will pass my story to others that are looking for a repair shop read more

Avoid "Auto Art Collision" located at 1015 Ellis Rd, Durham NC-- a body repair shop co-owned by the owner of Fire House and his brother Dedi Anthony Perez. Absolutely the worse car repair experience. Why did I fix the car with this unknown body shop? The owner of fire house referred me, and the body shop owner Dedi said I pay no deductible, which apparently didn't happen. Even worse, Dedi is hard to communicate and I had to pay him cash before he released my car. The absolute worst experience. At one point, I almost called the police officer for help. However, to clarify: Dedi's brother, the owner of Fire House is a good technician and easy to talk. I repair my cars with him. But since he is a co-owner of "Auto Art Collision", I just want to warn you with my terrible experience when you get referred by him for auto body work at his brother Dedi's body shop "Auto Art Collision". Absolutely NO. read more

You decide. Engine light went on. Advanced auto said fuel pump. went to Firehouse. They insisted on diagnostics. Dropped off car. They called and said Fuel pump & ABS sensors rear brakes. I authorized Fuel pump. ABS sensors would take 5 days. Went to pick up car. Charged me for Diagnostics $60.00. Fuel pump and ABS sensors. Went to 2 mechanics. They said they were original parts. Talked to Cecil, very defensive. Asked me to come next day. One customer in waiting room. He looked at my car and asked for my credit card. I said why. He whispered a refund. No explanation. No apology. I left. Will never return. He seemed defeated. You be the judge. read more

I was researching auto repair shops to get my breaks looked at and decided upon fire house auto repair. Received a free estimate on recommended repairs straight from the mechanic and he addressed all of my concerns. In booking the follow-up appointment they were extremely flexible and allowed me to drop the car off the next morning and pick it up in the afternoon. Wish they would have called me when the car was ready to be picked up instead of me having to call and inquire, but overall a great experience and I would trust these guys with any future maintenance. read more

Not pleased with service. They told me I have a 10 am appointment. So I arranged my day for appointment. When I got there they told me it would be an hour wait. I told them I have an appointment. They told me first come first serve. I told them that over the phone you told me 10 am. They said we do this so we can make sure we stay busy. I told them I have a 10 am appointment. They told me again, flat out rude. It will be about 45 minutes to an hour. Terrible customer service. PS: as I was complaining, another person came in and was complaining that he has oil on his driveway. He said all I wanted was a oil change, not more problems. PSS: if they can not do an oil change correctly, how can they handle a more complex job. PSSS: the parking there sucks! I am out of there in a flash. Not pleased with service. Local Person who lives near this shop. end of story. read more

I spent over $600 with this guys trying to replace my battery. At first they changed it, and then the problem persisted for several weeks. Then they told me it was the solenoid, which they also replaced without having any success again. After this, I decided to take my car to the VW dealer, when they found the real problem and charged me $60 for repairing it. Thanks for nothing! read more

Why am I just now realizing this shop exists? I took my Jeep in to have the brakes replaced since they were squeaking and it seemed like enough mileage on her (yes, she is a girl) to warrant new pads. Imagine my surprise when they called to tell me the brakes didn't need replacing and no charge? What company do you know that does that these days? I have never taken her anywhere and been told nothing was needed. They have a customer for life with their honesty. I know I won't get taken advantage of here. Thanks for an awesome first experience. read more

This place is a great reuse of space. They had to up fit quite a few things and it looks really good & functional. I had to get my 2 vehicles and 2 motorcycles inspected and since I live close, I got it all done within 2 hours. The service was fast, friendly and professional. You should check them out. read more

Had a starter go bad that I couldnt quite get off. They found me a reasonable tow truck, used the part I bought, and had the job done quick and at a very good price. read more

Been coming to these guys for a couple years for most work on the recommendation of a friend. These guys are honest and do great work. In fact several times they gave me estimates and got into the work only to find they didn't have to do as much. How many places would have just taken my money and not told me that.......most. They instead charged me $200 less. This has happened more than once and I let everyone looking for a mechanic know this. Cant beat that. They are ASE certified. read more

I got an oil change and look over this morning. They exceeded my expectations. They checked out the whole car and even helped me with a solution for my heavy load. They installed spacers that help my car ride excellent now. I highly recommend the Fire House Auto Repair. read more

When there today for alignment after getting a set of tires from Discount Tire. They recommended this company to do my alignment. Excellent service, in and out in about 25 minutes for $60. Would use them again for other mechanical work also. read more