Love the fact that they provide free tire air service Mon-Fri from 7am-6pm while the auto shop is open. Great value add for everyone in the neighborhood. read more

Top notch customer service and response time. Heilman's team kept me informed at every step of the repair!

I hit a pothole on Haverford Road this afternoon and limped into Heilman Auto Service with a flat tire. Tom was very friendly and helpful. He had my spare tire put on for me and ordered the tire I need. He is going to call me as soon as the new tire arrives. I'm relieved to have been able to make it to Heilman after that pothole. This made a difficult situation much more bearable. read more

If I could leave negative stars, I would. I thought the days of mechanics trying to scam women were over but this place, unfortunately, proved me so wrong. I went in for a yearly inspection, and was told that I would need $1800 in brake repairs, a new tire, and an oil change. (My tires are less than three months old and my oil was changed at the same time....my car has been driven maybe 1500 miles since that time.). I was also told my check engine light was on (which it wasn't). Despite all of these "immediate repairs" that needed to be fixed, my car passed inspection. I took my car to our regular mechanic who fixed both my front and rear brakes for 1/3 of the price these clowns had quoted me. If you're a woman....be weary of what they're quoting you and go somewhere else. Absolutely disgusting. read more

Fast and courteous. But don't let the smile fool you. They will rape you in fees and labor. $1000 for an Alternator when the part only costs $300. Then I returned for a safety inspection and they tried to quote me another $1200 for rear breaks and rotors. Is anyone trustworthy in this business. read more

Brought my gfs car in for a routine oil change. Get the call to come pick it up and the guy said he topped off a few fluids that were "low", cool we didn't ask for that, but I thought that was a very low effort but nice thing to do for free. Sike go and pick it up and charged us 16 extra dollars. I have windshield fluid and antifreeze at home and could have done it myself for free. Plus charged an additional 8% ($7) supply fee for "things we can't charge you for" seems like they had no problem charging us for them. Used to bring both our cars there for maintenance but not anymore, hope the 23 bucks was worth losing hundreds. read more

Like clockwork! I got an appointment quickly and they finished my state inspection in a couple hours. Very professional team. I'll definitely use them again. read more

I went to the service center in Ardmore. I had previously had an independent mechanic in NJ check my car for any mechanical issues and he had told me it was ready for PA inspection and should pass without mechanical problems. I was shocked when the manager at the Ardmore location told me that I would need rear brakes at a cost of over $600 before he would pass my car. I later took my car to another shop where it passed without a problem. I believe this manager targeted me because I am a senior citizen and he felt he could pressure me for bogus work. Please beware of this shop. I also reported him to the Better Business Bureau. read more

Just moved back to the area after nine years in AZ. Needed inspection to finish the tag process. They got me in same day, actually within the hour. I will definitely take the Jeep back there going forward. read more

Top notch. I was coming from an appointment in Ardmore and realized my Acura's state inspection had just expired. With a long weekend ahead of driving around Pa I randomly pulled in to Heilman's. They new I didn't live in the area and would most likely never return yet went out of their way to fit me in on the spot and get me inspected and out the door in an hour. On a Friday afternoon no less. These guys are honest and truly take pride in what they do. read more

I was on my way to work in Bryn Mawr and heard a scrapping, dragging sound coming from underneath the front end. Turns out my splash guard had come lose. Alphonso and Danny took my car in immediately and had it fixed in 30 minutes! They were aware of my need to get into work and quickly went into action! I really appreciate the outstanding customer service! read more

I really love this place. Here is a business that cares about their customers. From the friendly staff to the free compressed air, this place is very welcoming. Gas isn't cheap... but where is it cheap? The fueling area can get a little congested however be patient and everything will be just fine. Road rage while trying to get gas is a little absurd but I have seen it. ha ha read more

Heilman Auto Service Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

My wife and I have been taking our cars here for years . They are VERY FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS . Recently my wife's engine light came on . We took it to them 3 separate times for days each time and each time were charged for separate things wrong but they never solved the problem . After 3 tries and hundreds of dollars , we are now told it will take another $2000 to fix it . I am done with these guys . Courtesy is nice but competence and honesty is more important . read more

​Alfonso and his 'team' have helped me out forever!!! My parents always went here and now that they are gone-:( Ardmore Sunoco Alfonso and this 'crew' are one of the ONLY places that continues to have the same feel it always did. They are friendly and helpful-Car 'issues' Always seem to occur at the most inconvenient times but they have gotten my car fixed ASAP And been Prompt in keeping me aware of the variety of costs and considerations -When Alphonso says hell call me? He does. and . As a single woman -you sometimes wonder...not here I have had only good experiences over at least a decade. ( and my parents the decade before!) ... Even when I could have been sold new tires-turns out my fancy tire cap was the problem-...Sure it's on the Main Line-but...It's nice to know some places have good people-...and the location means its ALSO convenient! gotta go get my car! read more

I am giving Heilman's 5 stars not just for the times they have fixed my car, but for the times they haven't had to. Alfonso and the team have been so honest with me over the past year that I feel comfortable bringing my car to them for anything. Starting with an inspection, then an oil change, then some work that needed to be done to get the car back in working order...every time, I've gotten a phone call, explaining the details and a great price. Even when I went to get my windshield wipers changed, I was charged for the blades only. From the outside, you might think this is just a gas station, but consider them for your next oil change. They have coupons on their website, for a diagnostic check, an oil change and an inspection. Tell Alfonso I sent you! read more

Alfonso and his crew are the best. They are the most honest mechanics you will ever find. They have been servicing my car for 5 years and I have had nothing but excellent experiences. They only do the work your car needs and communicate very well so you understand and feel comfortable with the process. Switch to these guys and you will be happy you did! read more

Nice guys working here, but $65 for a standard oil change.... probably ton of other better places to go where they won't scam you

I really love Heilmans. They are refreshingly honest and will tell me what they think I have to repair versus what is absolutely needed to keep my car in good shape. That way I can weigh out the costs. They are fast and usually can see me same day if there's a problem. I've been working with them for years and didn't realize how great they were until I went to the dealer and also heard some stories from friends about getting ripped off. Awesome place all around!! read more

I decided to try this place based on another review and I liked it and the prices are reasonable,I had to get my car inspected.They were also quick..Which was a plus!!because nobody wants to be at a auto shop all day read more

Did a great job working on my car a couple of months ago. Couldn't be anymore happy with how my car sounds now! Thank you so much to jack and his workers read more

I really like this place. I went in for a minor auto repair. I asked for an estimate of cost & time and scheduled a time to come in. I assumed the estimate would be "ball park". The time to make the repair was on the nose, 1.5 hours. The cost was under the estimate by $2. The owner introduced himself to me and his staff. The facility was clean and well maintained. What was evident to me is that the people there take pride in their work. I could not be happier with my experience there. Just as Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "I'll be back." read more

The staff are very professional and helpful! Alphonso was awesome as well! I will be back : ) Waiting area is nice with music playing and coffee! Crew is knowledgeable and cool. Thank you! read more

These guys are great. Recently (and suddenly) my brakes went VERY bad and needed to be fixed immediately. I know some places in the general area that have done decent work in the past, but I saw the good reviews on yelp and decided to give them a shot. Perfect. It's rare these days to find good people who do good work on cars. They fixed the problem with my rear brakes & calipers, and didn't try to oversell me (I thought my front brakes needed to be done too). Also, I asked them to finish in a very short window of time because I needed to leave town, and they nailed it. 5 stars for sure. I will return for more service in the future, and recommend these guys to anyone who needs minor repairs in the Ardmore area. Thanks Mike & Alphonso! EDIT-- My wife and I have been back here for random issues/repairs about 6 or 8 times since I first wrote this review. Still 5 stars...great work every time. read more

I took my car in this morning for a state inspection. This was my first time getting service there and I could not have been more pleased. I took my car in at 8:00 a.m. and they were done by 8:40 a.m. and did not charge for anything extra. Dan and the rest of the team were so nice and efficient. They had a nice little seating area and the whole experience was great. My impression is that they are dedicated service people and very fair. I will definitely be back. read more

DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR HERE! I brought my car here a month ago to get inspected and have had unacceptable service (to the point were I finally felt compelled to make a Yelp account to write this review). I was aware that I needed one wheel well replaced prior to the inspection, but they claimed I needed 2 wheel wells and a front well totaling over 1200. Skeptical, I told him I was going to get a second opinion. He called back five minutes later to tell me he had looked at my car personally (not sure who looked at it initially) and that it actually did only need one wheel well. As if his blatant attempt to cheat me didn't already put a bad taste in my mouth, it is one month later and the wheel well they replaced has already fallen off my car, and the horn that they replaced my old one with is silent. read more

I took my car to Heilman Auto Service for an official safety inspection. The service tech was prompt when I showed up for my appointment and, after completing the inspection, was thorough in showing me the repairs that would be required for my vehicle to pass. He also identified another issue that would not be needed for the inspection. I was given a ride home, and was able to pick up my car with the completed inspection that evening. As someone relocating from a state where the DMV handled all inspections, I appreciated the convenience of being able to have the repairs completed without a second inspection trip. Everyone was very courteous and the whole experience was significantly better than I'd been expecting. So why the two stars? In order to pass the inspection, I was told I needed to purchase two tires. I don't doubt that the purchase was necessary -- I was shown the wear pattern and the areas of the tire that were nearly bald. However, when I compared the price I was charged at Heilman's Sunoco with the price at a retailer like TireRack.com or Pep Boys, I realized I was paying exactly double what each tire would have cost elsewhere. Had I not trusted the technician, I could have purchased four tires for what I paid for two. (I was also charged a mounting and balancing fee on top of this.) I would expect to pay a bit premium for the auto shop's having the tires in stock and available -- but 100% more? I don't know if I was paying the main line tax, or the "female at an auto shop" tax, or if they were taking advantage of the fact that I was out the inspection fee already. I understand this kind of graft is standard practice at car repair stations. It is what it is. But hopefully my experience can help others avoid this situation. read more

Brought my Tesla in for inspection. They could not have been nicer and the process could not have gone smoother. In and out and very reasonable prices. I will definitely be going back and would recommend to others. read more

Professional, clean, friendly, honest. Best of all, they have Saturday hours! read more

I'm too lazy to be motivated to write a yelp review because of one good customer experience, but after about dozen awesome experiences I have to say it- these guys are great. Fast and expert. Once I brought my car and they didn't charge me because it was an easy fix. They've done several inspections, dozens of oil changes, sold us tires in addition to more major fixes. read more

Recently, I had my Lincoln serviced at Heilman's . I am grateful for the professional service I received from this establishment. Look no further for a service station that goes beyond for their customers. Alfonso , thank you for going the extra mile for me. Heilman's is your mainline service station! read more

I went in because they had a deal for the PA state inspection. Alfonzo and his team was so helpful and honest and didn't charge me for anything extra. I was very pleased with how quickly the inspection was done as well. I will definitely come back! read more

Every time I go there I am amazed -- they are helpful, fast, and honest, with even the simplest things ("my oil light came on" / "can you look at my tires?" This is one of the best customer service experiences around -- they understand cars and understand people! read more

Awesome service and attention to detail. Alfonso always delivers on his word. Plus they have the most competive prices around:-))

I swear I never write negative reviews but this place tried to rip me off! They told me I needed work that I didn't actually need done... I went to get a second and third opinion and they all said I didn't need anything done that they had quoted me for. I guess it would depend on who you get because I have met some very nice technicians that work there, but it became very obvious to me that I was being lied to. Stay far away. read more

Great service! They were courteous and professional. The inspection was done quickly and the waiting area was really nice, very clean and comfortable. A+! read more

I dropped my car off for a yearly inspection, but it was hit in the parking lot and there was damage to the front of the car. It was frustrating and the entire process took a few weeks, but in the end they were able to replace my hood and bumper and return my car to the condition it was previously. read more

I've gone here many times for oil changes, inspections and brake replacement and have never been disappointed. They do a really good job of giving your car a free complete check up upon request including a road test which is great if your car is high in miles. I would recommend getting on their mailing list since you get some good coupons for oil changes and inspections. read more

Quick service, friendly staff. I took my car here for yearly inspection and had to wait for it. They had it done in under an hour I was very happy with the service. I will definitely go back next time I need service on my car. read more

Heilman's have been great to me for the 4 years I have lived in Ardmore. I get my annual state inspection there and the price is always significantly less than at my dealer. I have had a few minor issues with my car over the years and Heilman's has often repaired them for free if it was really simple. It is great having a repair garage I can trust to not rip me off. read more

If I could give more stars I would. I have never written a yelp review in my life but I have had such good experiences with Heilman's that I felt I had to let others know. I have brought my car here for maintenance, oil changes, etc. At one point, I was having car trouble and brought it in to get checked out, they kept it for hours and could not find anything wrong with it; they did not charge me anything. It is so refreshing and rare to find honest businesses especially mechanics that you can trust. Thank you so much- I will continue to get my car serviced at Heilman's!!! read more