if I could give it a zero star I would i've taken my vehicle to them twice and both times I was told the issue was fixed when it wasn't

We purchased a used Volvo last January and need to find a trustworthy mechanic to maintain the vehicle. Andy and Mitch did such a great job with our Volvo that we now have them do all the work on our Dodges too! Their rates are more than fair, work is always thoroughly completed, and never any surprises. I also appreciate that do give me a status update on anything that might need to be repaired in the future and let me know how urgent the issue may be. Not like many shops that seem to use any maintenance visit as an opportunity to upsell. Thank You! read more

Always do a great job fixing my Volvo. Highly recommend them quality work and very professional

BEST PLACE ON THE PLANET, I SWEAR! When I moved here 20 years ago I flagged down the Snap-On truck. Those guys know EVERYONE and EVERYTHING. I asked him who I should go to for all my car stuff and without any hesitation whatsoever, he said I had to go to Andy at Harrison's. Seriously, the Snap-On guy was insistent and he added , "Trust me, I know everyone around here". Here's how good the guy is - he moved his shop to Louisburg from Raleigh and has retained at least 85% of his Raleigh customers. Don't whine about the location - his prices went down 30% bcs the rent is less!! Go Andy! read more

I have owned my 2001 S-40 since new and have been to several of the "noted" Volvo repair shops. Most know a lot about Volvos, but - will also charge you $120 to replace a top radiator hose (I said no and fixed it myself in under 15 minutes). They will change out parts well before they are dead and various other stuff. Then I found Andy at Harrison Automotive Repair. I had a bad squeaking / banging noise (on big bumps) in the front suspension. Andy said it was the donut at the top of the Strut, they dry rot after 15+years. He said it was an expensive repair and not to fix it unless I really wanted to keep the car - it was OK to drive it as is. Andy is honest, charges a fair rate, and really knows Volvos and all their finicky kinks. read more

Harrison Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Louisburg, North Carolina

I'm family and I have been bringing our vehicles here for 15 years, Tony the owner is a master mechanic. He's honest, has integrity and does it right the first time! read more

Since moving to the area 1.5 years ago, we had yet to find a good mechanic. And there ain't a whole lotta Yelping going on in this arena, hence my review. The people at Harrison Automotive are good. They specialize in Volvo's but they have now worked on my 1999 Jeep Wrangler and the wife's 1999 Saab (kinda like a Volvo, but not quite as ugly). As far as I know, they work on all makes/models. There were ticky-tack issues with both vehicles that I didn't have the time and/or expertise to fix. They're a pretty no-nonsense group. They pay attention to what you say about the car, check it out for themselves, and get after it. Prices are reasonable. They don't jack up their hours for each little fix. They call with an estimate before they start fixing things. And they're fast. One caveat is that I have not had any major repair work done here, but I will definitely give them the first look when that inevitable time comes. The other thing that I liked was how well they were able to communicate the issues. They will give you all the gory details and technical jargon if they think you understand it. But they will also dumb it down for you if you don't know the difference between a rear differential and a flux capacitor;) I'm sure there are other good, trustworthy mechanics in the area. But now that I found these guys, I don't feel the need to look elsewhere. read more

Excellent mechanics! For everything from routine maintenance to 'OH MY GOD WHAT JUST FELL OFF THE CAR?' emergencies, we've always had perfect service and repairs with the Harrison crew. Aside from the honest, fair pricing and stand-by-their-work ethics, another thing I appreciate is how they never treat me differently than my husband. Only one us will happily discuss the beauty of a 164 E or the relative merits of the 700 series versus the 900 series. . .and they know it isn't my husband! No 'talking down to the little lady' here, just trustworthy service from mechanics who know and love all things Volvo. read more

Have been with Andy for over 16 years, for all our volvo's. Came due to price(avoid the dealers) but stayed because of his honesty. He will never replace repair anything that does not need it. He will discuss what needs to be done now, and what can wait. One of our volvo's had 279,000miles, and he was going to get us to 300,000miles. We would have, but it was totaled by a drunk driver, that volvo saved my husbands life. Also, a 2nd regret, we did not bring a used volvo that we were buying to Andy to check it out. We were buying from the one weaver brother's lot. I am sure Andy would have told us to Run(weaver said it was all checked out and good working order), that car cost us over $3,000 to bring it back to a "safe care". The drive from North Raleigh is worth it, for the peace of mind knowing you are not going to get ripped off. read more

I came in for the first time for an oil change and trip check. The owner serviced my car with no waiting and no issues. The waiting room is adequate, quiet, and clean. I will be back. read more

Honest, friendly, fair and knowledgable. These folks have been caring for my husband's '96 Volvo for several years, during which time it has had all sorts of weirdo electrical and control "issues". It is an old car, and we want to keep it running but not sink a fortune in it. Harrisons has found used parts, savings us thousands of dollars. Harrisons has several times sent us home with the car for a week or more, without paying, so we can try a new fix. This last time, they tried three fixes for the mysterious stalling problem, and only charged us for the one that actually seemed to work. Three visits, multiple parts, and our bill was $56. We were thinking we would have to scrap the car, but instead, got a working car and a tiny bill. These folks know their Volvos, they are honest, friendly and really nice! read more

I took my 2004 xc90 to Andy . He fixed my position light that guys at other places couldn't find . Fixed my hanging muffler, hinge in the gas cap door, replaced gas cap . Amazingly nice and honest guy. Super price , so happy. I wish I could give him 6 out of 5 stars cause that's what he deserves. Hope to see you again to say thanks and a quick hi. Lastly wish I lived closer so he could fix it all the time but I live 13 hours away . Raleigh , Durham , Chapel Hill is lucky to have Harrison Automotive. #GoDukeGo !!! read more

Harrison Automotive - My 2004 Volvo XC90 - Auto Repair Near Me - Louisburg, North Carolina

I've been taking my Volvos to Harrison's for about ten years. I only have one now -- a 1990 740 GL. I only drive 5,000 miles a year (1990 740 GL). He keeps it running and never tries to do any more than what really needs to be done. The other day my radiator kept running after I turned the engine off and had no indications that it was going to stop. I called them first and was told to bring it in then and he would show me how to cut it off under the hood since he was booked solid. I took it by and he diagnosed the problem immediately and showed me the problem was likely a dirty connection. He cleaned it and it hasn't had a problem since. Today, I took the car in for an annual check up. He fixed what needed to be fixed and could have sold me unnecessary things but didn't. This is a business that is run with integrity. I recommend them with no reservation. read more

This place was recommended to me by my neighbor, she's been going here for about 10 years. I went in this morning for new rear brakes, and found out I didn't need them! Saved $155 right there. My brake pads have been squealing, but I found out that they don't actually need to be replaced for another 3,000 miles. I was told that the brakes are totally safe, this squealing just happens sometimes. They suggested how I might get the glaze off of them instead of replacing the brakes and rotors right now. I really appreciate their honesty. They could have told me to replace everything and I would have. Instead, I'll wait for a couple thousand miles and come back to them for the work when I really need it. It's so nice to find a capable, honest, fairly priced shop. So glad I found Harrison Automotive! read more

Brian and the rest of the team at Harrison are the best. I went there for my Volvo and recently brought in my Toyota Highlander for the infamous 'check engine' warning light. After getting a $1500 quote from my former mechanic, Brian and the Harrison team took care of the issue, with Toyota parts, for just over $600. read more

The absolute best. Have taken care of multiple volvos of mine. They are open and honest. A+++

Simply the best! Harrison Automotive has been working on my autos for 10+ years. Andy and his crew are unbeatable. They are all hardworking and fairly priced. I totally rely on their skill and expertise to keep my Volvo in good shape. They also took care of my mom's Honda while she was alive. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a great team to care for your car. read more

Went in for a quick state inspection, staff was very polite and knowledgeable I will definitely return for my future service needs on my old Volvo! read more

Awesome! They did some repair work on my car, made a human mistake and caused damaged to it. Immediately responded, provided rental and fixed the car with no problems, no passing off as someone else's problem. Kept in contact with us the whole time, keeping us up to date on happenings. Mechanics like this are hard to find, they have found a life long customer in us. read more

I just took my car to Harrison's for the first time and I was really pleased. The prices were very reasonable, in fact it was about $100 cheaper than I had assumed it would be to get my brake pads and rotors replaced. If you work downtown, it can't be more convenient. The shop is about a block away from an R-line stop, so you can drop your car off and take the bus the rest way to work. read more

After my visit, I wholeheartedly suggest to everyone to take their car to this place. My car had the check engine light on and I took it to Firestone first. Those guys wanted to change the entire catalytic converter and charge me $1,680 ($100 for the full scan and 1,580 for their fix). So, looking for someone else's opinion, I took my car to Harrison Automotive where it was scanned for $50 (since there was no need to scan the entire system) and an air leak on the exhaust was identified. The air leak was fixed for $45 at a muffler shop which puts the total cost of the fix at $95. Now compare $95 from Harrison Automotive to $1,680 option from Firestone. My car has passed the inspection and I put more than 1200 miles on the car since then. The check engine light still did not turn on and the car is running perfectly. read more

The most honest guys that will ever fix your car. I thought I needed a brake job on my 2006 volvo, so I brought it in. (The local volvo dealer told my wife this). They told me I didn't need it yet, they'd check it next time I brought it in for an oil change. Long story short, 3 visits later they finally said I needed to do the brakes. Unbelievable in this day and age. I won't take my volvos anywhere else. read more

Harrison Automotive is a great place to take your car-- honest, reliable, and fair. I was searching for a dealer alternative and came upon this shop via online reviews. But in the waiting room, I talked to several satisfied customers who had been bringing their cars there for years. I became one of those customers. Andy and his crew kept my old Volvo XC 70 running and dependable for years past its prime. I even brought my car in as the shop was closing one evening because the ignition coil had broken on my way to pick up my child. Andy, who had closed the shop and was driving out, stopped and actually replaced the part even though it was after hours. I've since traded in my Volvo for a new car but will definitely be back the next time I need work done. I would highly recommend this place! read more

I've unfortunately had a very different experience with Harrison Automotive. I'm honestly surprised to see all the great reviews. We went to Harrison's on the recommendation of a friend. Although hesitant after some interaction on the phone, I was pleasantly surprised when my first face to face experience was fine. He willingly took on my problem with very little notice at the end of the day. I was impressed with his willingness to help. Unfortunately every interaction I've had with them since then has left me less and less enamored, and based on what I've been told by a couple of other mechanics, it's very likely that an additional $1400 + work that I'm still in the process of figuring out, is a direct result of Harrison's assuring me that it was okay to drive my car when it wasn't. I've found someone else to work on my Volvo that is much friendlier, more communicative and seemingly more competent as they cautioned me to not drive my car under the same circumstances that Harrison's assured me I could. Had I gone to the new place from the get go, I would have saved $50 on the first visit, and at least $1400 since. I will not be going back to Harrison's and would not recommend them. read more