TLDR: Great customer service. Reasonable prices and wait times. Indoor waiting area. Convenient location in plaza with a cafe and restaurants. Took our vehicle here for state inspection. They don't take appointments for inspections so it is first-come, first serve. Since it was fairly busy, I was told it would take about 45 minutes. They have seating inside, however, I decided to wait at a nearby coffee shop. They took down my number and said they would call when ready for pick-up. After about 20 minutes I received a call informing me that the vehicle would fail inspection since one of the windshield wipers was torn. They offered to replace one, both, or neither (for me to replace myself or at a different location). When asked, he informed me of the price options. The prices were reasonable so I asked to swap them both out for $50. He called back about 5 minutes later to report the vehicle passed inspection with the new wiper blades. I returned, paid inside, and picked up my vehicle. Total came to a little under $90 for the wiper blades and inspection. Overall, excellent quick and quality service with great communication. I recommend this auto shop to others! read more

Garner Auto Specialists - Auto Repair Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

DID NOT PROVIDE SERVICE: BUYER BEWARE Took my Audi here and asked for a simple oil change ($150) and to have coolant added in the car. They took down my number and said they would call when the car was ready in about 40 minutes. Two hours later I had to call them because I still had not received a call and they closed in 30 minutes. When I arrived they said they weren't able to add coolant because they didn't have the correct kind in shop but the oil was changed. FOUR days later (13mi) since they supposedly changed the oil, a family friend (who is a mechanic) looked at the oil and said it was BLACK and that there was no way the oil had been recently changed. I spoke with the manager (Chris) and he immediately said "I don't know what you expect me to do?" And that he was 100% certain the oil was changed, even though he admitted the shop had issues in the past with people not providing services!!! I also asked if he could review the cameras just to make sure and he said the cameras don't work (convenient!) read more

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I am very pleased with Garner Auto Specialists. Their customer service is excellent. I appreciated their clear explanation of the repairs. I'm a repeated customer of this establishment, and I will continue to use them. I would highly recommend them. read more

Went in today for my first state inspection. Everyone was great and they were all very welcoming and so nice and transparent. Definitely going to keep this as my usual place for inspection and services. read more

Had major issues after replacing lower control arms. Wrong arms installed and the tech let me leave driving in a unsafe manner. This shop been pretty on point for previous services up until now. All my parts was replaced with correct parts and spindles replaced also. Great shop just not sure about the technical skill level. Customer service is good if you're able to get anyone one the phone. read more

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The manager Chris was completely rude. He has a terrible attitude and zero ability to be a manager. I used them in the past for maintenance on my Audi which they screwed up and caused major issues. I should not have considered going back this past week but I decided to give them another try. I didn't move forward simply due to the attitude I received. They are very pricey too I do not recommend this place to anyone, stay away!!!! read more

I will always contact Chris and his team for auto repair needs. They are very professional and treats their customers with respect. I'm about to contact him today to have the vehicle inspected. Keep up the great work guys. read more

This is a little late, as the work was done a few weeks ago, however the team at GarnerAuto Services went far beyond what I would have expected from a mechanic. In addition to working around my schedule to troubleshoot my truck, they transported it to a muffler shop for additional repairs, and spent their time putting additional miles on the computer so that it would reset reset and pass the state inspection requirement. Thank you seems inadequate for them, and to find someone who is willing to go above and beyond to help a customer who is obviously frustrated, means that they have earned my future business. Just for the record, a remember a couple of the names, however I want the entire team to receive this compliment, as everyone from the techs in the bays to the GM were always professional and courteous. read more

I can't say enough about Chris and AJ and their team. They are so kind and work so hard to give us a great experience whenever we come in, down to sharing snacks and water with my little ones. I will be a loyal and life long customer to Garner Auto. read more

My car needed an oil change so I drove by and asked one of the employees if they could fit me in. They right away took the vehicle into the bay and began inspecting it. We went into the lobby and sat down. Watched some tv while we waited. The employee approached us and provided all the information on what he was going to do and price. I agreed and the oil was changed within 20 min. of arriving. Great service! read more

Kudos to Chris and his amazing team at Garner Auto. They are sincere professionals and ALWAYS do an amazing job on my vehicles. My business and all my family members use them for our auto mechanic needs. Today they changed my oil in timely manner and vacuum inside of my SUV. All the staff are attentive with smiles. Pastor Sherry read more

Love the professionalism and waiting time. Best oil change experience of my life! I'm very lucky to live right down the road from them

As a single women and being new to the area I was very nervous and didn't really know who I could trust with my car repairs so when my car broke down at work one day I took it to the closest shop I could find. When they indicated it was going to cost @ $1,600 and up to repair I decided to get a second opinion. THANK GOODNESS I did as the team at Garner Auto Specialists had me back on the road in no time and at a cost MUCH less than what the other place was going to charge. Fast forward a few months to present - my car started making noise and I was afraid to drive it so I again took it to the shop close to work......below is what they wrote up after having it in their shop a full day....... "It sounds like the valvetrain, either a bad lifter(Valve Lash Adjuster), worn camshaft, worn VVT solenoid, Or worn Timing chain tensioner/guides. At this time it is hard to isolate if it is only one side of the engine. Sounds like it is coming from both sides of the motor or its a chain problem. This would need tear down of the valve covers on both sides to possibly find out the exact source of the problem. This is a severe problem that needs to be dealt with ASAP and will cause engine failure in the future. Found 2 service bulletins for the truck regarding this problem., There are no exhaust leaks. Noise is internal to the engine. The Noise that we hear is coming from the internals of the valvetrain" I again decided I needed a second opinion so I brought it to Garner Auto Specialists - turns out it was only a loose spark plug!!! I am confident now that I have the right people working on my car!! Thank you Garner Auto Specialists! read more

Update: I most definitely have the right shop(right next to McDonald's). I was hoping to have a trustworthy mechanic so close to me after moving to Garner two years ago. This was for a gas F150 ecoboost. I ended up bringing it to Cary Car Care. read more

The specialist were very attentive and informative. This is one auto business that DOES NOT try to take advantage of female customers and charge expensive fees due to some women not being as knowledgeable as men in regards to cars. Thank you Garner Auto! read more

Good service at twice the price, take a few moments and save your wallet. Oil changes more than twice the competition, mechanic work grossly over priced. read more

Was given an oral quote of $600-$700 to replace the two front tie rods on a small Chevy pickup. I bought the parts for $100 and it took 30 minutes each side laying on my garage floor. Have an idea of what the repair should cost before allowing them to work on your vehicle. Definitely lost all trust for this place and would not recommend it for work on your vehicle. read more

I had a wonderful experience! They were quick, efficient and so unbelievably friendly. Highly recommend!

They're very nice people, but the prices are inflated! I went in to have the thermostat replaced and they ended up quoting me a price of $1100.00 in repairs. They did an diagnostic test and charged me $60.00 at that time they told me one code came back. I left the car for them to check. Received a call 2 hours later stating they found 3 codes! They did a smoke test that they quoted me a price of $160.00 when I received the invoice the charge was $181.62, on top of the $60.54 diagnostic test, so with taxes I received a bill for $271.43 and my car is still in the same condition. I will not be returning to this shop. read more

Took my vehicle there and they said I needed a special synthetic oil and the bill was three times as much as another local shop for the same service. Main issue was when I took my car there for a state inspection and I had recently had my windshield wipers replaced but the manager said I needed new wipers. I immediately said no stop don't do the inspection because that can't be true. He said ok and continued the inspection and tried to charge me for a failed inspection. He never said "sir we have already started the inspection and I will Have to charge you for a failed inspection". I refused to pay and he called the police! I went down the road the same day and it passed. I believe this is a normal practice for these guys to just add stuff to increase profits. I will continue to tell everyone I know about their practice. My advice is check your blades before you go for your inspection. read more

Boy do these people have quick service, and the free vacuum is great! I went here for an oil change and the technician asked if there were any other concerns that I had about my vehicle. They addressed them swiftly and gave a quotes for my other concerns. The service was fast! Michelle was very pleasant and all the men were real gentlemen. Love the idea of the member perks. Right now my husband and I need to use a $5 off coupon, $10 off coupon, free tire rotation and 2 free car washes. I may go back to have my breaks done, want to do just a little price matching but overall it was an enjoyable experience. read more

I had many issues with my car the last few weeks and it finally decided not to start. I found this place online since it was close to where I live s. I was able to drop my car off and communicated with Chris about what was going on with it. He went above and beyond with keeping me up to date on my cars status, was extremely timely with looking at my car, explained what was going on with the car and how to fix it in a way I could understand (I am not car savvy). Although I hopefully won't need a mechanic often in the future, I will definitely go back here if I ever need anything! read more

Honest and knowledgable mechanics! We are new to the area but I am extremely pleased with how we've been treated so far. Chris, Danny and Michelle took great care of us. I recently had a timing belt scare with my 2001 Toyota 4Runner. Danny was able to find a sensor that went bad and after it was replaced, it's now running great again. Definitely will be returning to these guys. read more

Well, the love affair is over. 2 years after having them replace my starter, I had to bring it back and get another one put in. The problem was clearly the starter or battery, but not likely the battery. They did the"diagnostic" and told me it was battery+starter. Total price: $790 dollars. They charged for the diagnosis, rebuilt starter, battery, and wire to the battery... 323 dollars for a few hours labor. When I protested this exorbitant price, I got no apologies. I know the owner isn't paying his mechanics 100 dollars an hour. I won't go somewhere where I feel cheated. Almost 800 dollars for a rebuilt part plus battery....I was robbed. They lost a customer of 9+ years. read more

These guys are Great! I've lived in the neighborhood for 10 yrs and have had various things done by them. I have always trusted them and the quality work they do. They also get you in and out quickly and have a great friendly service team. Their Manager Chris is a good guy and will not lead you astray! read more

We've been going to Garner Auto Specialists for 3 years. We've got 4 vehicles and go for oil changes, inspections, and repairs. They've always been quick, efficient, and Very fairly priced. The whole staff is courteous and friendly. read more

This garage is always fast and economical. They take time to show you issues with your car and make recommendations to keep your car healthy. Very friendly place read more

Whether it be an oil change, tune up, inspection or any repairs needed, I always come to Garner Auto Specialists! They are always friendly, helpful and honest. They don't try to trick you into having work done that's not necessary. They are very reliable and never keep you waiting long. They have even let me borrow their company car while I run errands while they work on my car. I will always chose Garner Auto Specialist and recommend them to anyone I know! read more

These guys ripped my wife off when she went in for an inspection. Charged her 75 bucks to "clean the headlights. I used to be a state inspector and know this is not part of the inspection. Stay away! read more

Chris, john and Danny have gone above and beyond to keep my vehicles on the road. I own alpine mobile rv repair and my trucks have to be on the road. When a problem arises they jump on it and have my issues resolved in a timely manner. Thank you for all you do. I highly recommend this company. read more

I recently had a tune-up and brakes done here. The front desk person was nice and I believe that the charge was fair and the work fine. What I took issue with was I asked for a diagnosis of some rumbling that I heard. I was told that the issue was that all 4 of the engine mounts needed to be replaced. The estimate to do so, was at least $900. Here's the issue with that... I took the car to another shop and not only did they inform me that only 2 needed to be replaced, it only has 3 mounts. Now, I understand that some engines have 4, but given then fact that my car has 3, shouldn't the estimate have been tailored enough to reflect that? (Especially since I paid a fee for the diagnosis!) Needless to say, trust in a mechanic is key and I just don't feel comfortable given my experience. read more

Amazing and very nice! They were so helpful and had great knowledge on repairing cars!

I was a GM service mgr for years so I know running a garage isn't easy and there Will be times when you plain and simple have to present bad news to a client. The staff here is professional and price conscious for their clients so I knew when I had a $525.00 bill there that it was the fair price for the work needed, which it was. I've been going here for years and I even bring my Mercedes here as well as my daughters BMW and my favorite, my truck. All makes handled perfectly and at a more than fair price. read more

The mechanics are honest, helpful, friendly, and pleasant! I took in my car for patching a tire and didn't have to wait. They got it done very quickly and professionally. read more

I run a business and this company does most repairs and oil changes for me including my personal vehicles. Never one time had a problem. Always accomodating and polite. In fact, my daughter left her bookpack from school in my car which was staying overnight in their garage. I have left a message on their maching at 6:30 and by 7pm the manager called and said he would meet us there to get it. Great customer service. read more

If I could give a lower Rating I would. I took my 2014 Ford Fusion to Chris and his mechanics to have my water pump replaced and was told it would be ready the following day. The following day I was told it was still not ready. After pushing the subject a little further I was told while they were putting the timing belt on, it was performed incorrectly and ruined my engine. They replaced the engine, but somehow ruined that engine also. What happened with that engine depends on who you ask. Finally another engine went into my Fusion. This one ran, but would almost kill every time I came to a stop sign. After months of not having the car, the problem had never been fixed. I even spent my own money at another mechanic only to be told it had to have been something Garner Auto Specialists had done incorrectly. I Use to Uber and LYFT on the side to make extra money and it was a significant amount. I was not able to do so, due to the condition of my car. My car was repossessed due to the hardship caused by Garner Auto Specialists. They would do NOTHING to help me out. I am now getting my Fusion back and was told by Chris that it was not welcome back, as they had spent too much money on it. Still not running correctly, so I guess the old adage, you break it you buy it, or at least fix it doesn't apply to Garner Auto Specialists. Avoid this place at ALL costs. They have NEVER helped any vehicle taken there by me. I am in the process of filing a complaint with the BBB. And anywhere else to let people know that this business does not stand behind its work. read more