Been taking my car to ARC guys for years but never has it been more helpful then this past year…read morewhen my Subaru cross the hundred thousand mile mark. If you haven't gone to ARC before and you need to know these guys are old school and will do whatever they can to patch your car together on a budget while educating customers on what you need to do for maintenance to make it last as long as possible. My mechanic John probably doesn't want to it advertised because I get the feeling he doesn't really LOVE fussing with my car these days but I have to say it anyway...Today he put some space-age material on my ancient exhaust and got it to pass inspection when we never thought it would. They bought me another year in this old car. Thanks guys!!

Went the extra mile, kindly sealed underbody spots for free, and knew what he was talking about…read morefrom lengthy experience w hybrid cars. Did an honest inspection and evaluation of a used car. Didn't make me feel dumb or uncomfortable in any way, he as very educational, easy going, and kind. I will definitely b back.

lou has been Fixing my Acura for the last 175k miles. Still runs great! always reasonable and…read moreknowledgeable. I trust this guy completely with my car and will keep buying hondas and acuras as long as he is there to keep them going!

Best Honda mechanic around. Willing to discuss options, won't recommend work that doesn't need to…read morebe done, always open and honest about repairs and doesn't overcharge. We've taken all of our vehicles here for the past 5 years and never had a complaint (btw, I bet if you have a complaint Lou will hear you out and try to come up with a solution).

We had a recent emergency where our left front bearing failed on the Mass Pike and we brought it…read morestraight to North Amherst Motors. How convenient they also rent cars too, so I was able to line up one until they could get to my car towards the end of the week. They finished on Tuesday. I feel like the mechanics, staff and ownership are honest and trust-worthy. Prices are not outrageous, and they provide service with a friendly vibe and are happy to solve your car problems. Also, they warn you of other things creeping up, so you can plan for larger repairs ahead of time. Having a 14+ year old minivan that has over 100,000 miles, we really appreciate this type of guidance for car-longevity!

North Amherst Motors did a great job with my car-- communication, quality, and service were all top…read morenotch! Car came back looking better than ever.

Just bought a car at Reliance Auto. Amir was very helpful, explained exactly why the car was a…read morereconstructed title, and helped register the car for me. The car runs smoothly and is my favorite car I ever owned (2015 Prius) Very fairly priced, too!

The owner was very nice and upfront about the solution for my car - did not overcharge me or go on…read moreabout other issues that my car is having. Absolutely would go back!

Can't say enough great things about this garage. Have long looked for a place that offered good…read morecommon sense solutions to issues with my car, in a friendly, honest manner. Prices are very fair and communication is great!

Choosing a new auto shop is a difficult task. I know very little about cars, and it seems like…read morealmost everything related to cars is very unfriendly to women, or maybe to people in general. So I looked on Yelp to find a place in the area that had good reviews. Pleasant Street Auto only had two reviews, but they also took the time to post their own description. And, I liked the range of photos (I'll admit that I was a bit charmed by the photo of someone spray-painting a dinosaur) and the notion that there would be a place to sit and do work, comfortably, not literally sitting outside on a curb as I've had to do on occasion in the past. I was not a great customer up front, I'll admit. I completely forgot our first appointment, and then I became lost on my way for the remedial appointment. Throughout, the staff was patient and professional with me. I can't say a word about the garage/work area because I never saw it, which felt a little odd, but I could certainly get used to it! I don't have the slightest idea what the machines and tools are for, anyway, and so I don't know that seeing and hearing mechanics work really enhances my experience. Instead, I left my car and keys and waited inside. The front desk manages repair work, body work, and also Hertz rentals. When I made my oil change appointment, I was a little worried that I might have a serious issue discovered, and I might therefore need to rent a car. If this had been necessary, I could have managed it all at one location. Convenient! The oil change didn't seem to take all that long. I should have timed it, but I didn't. I think the total wait - even though I was late for my appointment, was well under an hour. During that time, I tried to take advantage of the homey waiting area with a t.v. (though the cable was stutteringly-intermittent), WIFI that didn't seem to work at all, and computers with internet service that required someone to come in and fix it for it to work at all. The computers were kind of old, dodgy, and dirty, but I was able to do some work, which was great. For families, there are toys and books (for kids and adults) and an area for children to hang out and play. I can only imagine that, since the space is open and adjacent to the desk area, it's not much fun for staff when the space gets "active," but it's very nice an accommodating. Overall, this is a huge leap over sitting on a solitary chair in a drafty space next to a noisy garage, or as said, literally sitting on a curb because there's no indoor seating at all. The best bit was that Lee, I believe a member of the family who runs this business, came out to speak with me personally while they were finishing up with the car. He spoke with me in language that I could understand, but not with condescension. There were a number of potential issues with the car, and he prioritized them for me, but he didn't make me feel pressured in any way. I feel like Yelp helped me to find a great fit for a new auto shop, and it's a great relief. I'd highly recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to feel confident about a family-run business that is professional, caring, and extremely well-rounded in terms of services available at a single location. With comfort, too! Great, great experience overall.

Gil told me to arrive early for my oil change, and the crew including Dan got me in early. I've…read moregone to Gil's for oil changes, and other repair. There's an ATM right outside their waiting room and office for cash needed for repairs. Gil's Auto is a quality auto shop with heart--they really care about all kinds of cars, and their owners. I am still surprised by the affordability of their prompt service, and continue to be a returning customer. They just needed to move to Belchertown from Amherst, and have a bunch of warm letters from residents of Belchertown and other places greeting them warmly. Their new garage isn't far from their old location in Amherst and has good company in the variety of services offered in this auto plaza--Pelham Auto Repair, Pelham Auto Parts, Jimmy Burgoff (.com) Movers, and the UHaul Rental Gil's office offers. They aren't above working as a team to push your car into the shop and breaking a sweat. That's what you'd need in your auto crews. I think they are in good company here, Creation willing.

excellent on all fronts. Through…read more Nice, considerate folks. hands on people. deep experience great value honest

Went in for inspection, was quick and professional. Don't want to deal with long lines and high…read moreprices? Go to Grybkos. You won't be sorry.

All I needed was the state inspection and they were thorough and efficient. There is nothing fancy…read moreat this place, but I can imagine that they have plenty of experience based what I saw of this three bay garage. Just your old-time garage.

I arrived at 10:45 a.m. this morning for a state inspection at Brad's, which lists its hours as…read moreopen until noon on both its website and on the service door entrance. There was no sign on the door or at the counter about closing early or stopping inspections. I waited about 15 minutes before being told by the inspector that he wasn't doing any more inspections for the day because he was tired after being there since 8 a.m. He said he told the customer before me that he would be his last inspection -- but another customer wouldn't be responsible for telling me that, and he did not. If there's a cutoff time for inspections, it really needs to be clearly posted so people don't waste their time showing up well before closing and being turned away. Very poor customer service. I do wonder whether the owner or manager is aware of this decision to stop inspections early and the impact it has on customers.

Always the best!!! The staff is so friendly. The mechanics always do a great job! Never have ever…read morehad an issue. Pricing is always fair or the best price for great service. 5 star plus plus!!!