I bring my vehicle here every time I have an issue with my car or just need an oil change. John is…read morethe one there that works on it and he is very friendly and knowlegeable. It's always done quick and with very reasonable pricing. I highly recommend this shop above anywhere else. I will add, I had purchased a car from Sun Auto in Cortland (which I will NEVER go to again!) When I went in for an inspection and oil change, he noticed my subframe was rotted out and told me so that I could get it fixed as soon as possible. If it wasn't for him, I would still be driving on an unstable subframe. I love Ithaca Auto Service! :)

My political bumper stickers came back from inspection sliced up, presumably with the box cutters…read morethey use for inspection sticker.

We moved to Ithaca about 4 years ago with two older cars at around 100k miles each. We tried 3 auto…read moreshops before ending up at Diane's. I'm one of those women who thinks every mechanic is out to get me, and I was especially skittish when we first brought the car in but hoped I'd feel better with a woman-owned shop. Our previous mechanic had failed to diagnose a problem that resulted in completely destroyed brakes in January and a $1500 bill. Diane's got our car back on the road in no time, consistently keeping us updated as they had to adjust the project. Two years and lots of Ithaca hills later, Diane's has fixed the brakes twice. First they replaced a faulty part for free, and then just this week they replaced the rotors and pads at a labor discount. Their service has been consistent (they even text, which makes managing this so much easier during a busy work day!) and Diane herself took the time to explain to me why our brakes needed work (again). I'm grateful to finally find a shop I can trust!

$200 to be told they can't inspect my car!!! It needed a factory update that could have been…read morediagnosed for way less! I've been told this is not uncommon so I'm sooo disappointed.

The service took a while and the waiting area wasn't the best but the price made up for it.read more

The biggest scam in Ithaca, they have no idea what are they doing. I went to them for the check…read moreengine light. One month and a thousand dollars later I have four more lights on my dash board. Never going near these scammers.

My grad school kid has used Hunt's twice now. Once when he brought his out of state car to school…read moreand again when he needed a new transmission (big thanks for Ithaca Auto for recommending Hunts for this work). They did great on the car inspection (NY bans dark window tinting unless it came factory installed). Commented on how the vehicle had no rust (Ithaca ices their roads) and suggested we get undercoating done (Daggett's Garage in Dresden was the closest place that will undercoat your car with FluidFilm each October). We did the oil change and minor service. A few months later the transmission gave out (we knew it would happen sooner or later). AAA towed the car to the garage. Hunt's ordered a rebuilt transmission with a 3 year warranty. It was close to $7k but they did a great job. They did the major service and let us know the timing belt was starting to rattle and should be the next major repair and to do it before it breaks. Cars aren't cheap, but I'm grateful Hunts Auto is there to keep the car in good shape. Everyone needs a good mechanic (also Wilcox Tire is a couple buildings down and is the place to go for snow tires).

I have been taking my car to Hunts for 3 years, when I had to buy a car during covid and needed a…read morereliable shop to examine a used car. I came on the recommendation of a good friend. It turned out I needed several repairs and spent a lot of money at Hunts. Recently they charged me for running the codes for a check engine light, then for diagnosing the problem further, but none of this translated to the labor of repair. They also changed the oil when running the diagnostic, knowing that the oil would be drained the next week for the repair. I do not find that they listen to me when I do the research on my problem, and try to discuss what might be the repair. This last repair cost me about $500 more than it should, in that the diagnosis was repeated, as well as two oil changes within 2 weeks. I felt taken advantage of as a woman.

We have been going to Taber Street Auto since they were actually on Taber St.!…read moreThey're able to provide much better service in their new location. Staff is pleasant and helpful and, once you're a regular customer and they know you, go above and beyond. Even better they'll give you good advice that will ultimately save you money. Taber is reasonably priced and doesn't charge you unnecessarily for what they don't do. (This may make sense for some. I've had a bad experience.)

Made appointment with Louis for a rear brake inspection. This Taber Auto appointment was triggered…read moreby inspection visit to a local Large Chain auto service location. Scouring local service stations on Google and Yelp I opted for the 4.9/5 390 votes google star, Taber Auto Ithaca NY. A very common feature for each review was the service quality, integrity and kindness of Louis. Louis answers the phone, follows up with each client, told me the truth and fixed my service issue. Today my rear brake job was completed after status updates throughout the morning from Louis. The job was completed under the EOD promise time, and Taber auto also completed my inspection. Louis went further to say he would have passed me before begining the work as my rear brakes were within allowable tolerances. Now I will visit Taber Auto for all of my repairs. A wise mentor once told me, people go where they are made to feel welcome and stay where they are treated well. Louis treated me well and I plan to stay with Taber Auto.

My go to place for tires on my Audi. The are responsive and friendly plus they know their business…read more As a southern relocated to the North east I went to them for snow tires 3 seasons ago and couldn't be more pleased with the quality tires they recommended. It's October again and time to take off my all season tires and place on my heavy duty snow tires. I'm winter ready. Up here the first snowfall could be any day. Brrrr

My son took his car to Steve Shannon Tire Center in Cortland, NY, to have his winter tires put on…read more They told him that right wheel lug nut was through the stud and that the drum will have to be taken apart for the stud to be replaced which most likely require the replacement of further parts. My son called me and I told him to tell them not to do anything. When my son came home I inspected the wheel and found that the outer covering on the lug nut had come off. However, there was enough of the nut there that I put a lug wrench on the nut and removed it. Then installed a new lug nut!!!!!! I don't know if this auto center has TOATALLY inexperienced and inept mechanics, or they are dishonest and trying to pad the bill with repairs that are not necessary. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! I would give thin place no stars but the system will not let me.

Varna auto is a great little shop near Cornell University. I have several vehicles and have most of…read moremy maintenance work done here. They typically get me in right away. The mechanics working there seem top notch. The owners are friendly and I've never had an issue with the quality of work done there. When I leave; I feel like the work has been done correctly and I'm safe going down the road.

I brought my vehicle (Mazda CX-5) to Varna Auto because the brake warning light was on and I was…read moreunable to disengage the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). After diagnosing the car, they told me both rear EPB actuators and calipers needed to be replaced. I approved the repair and paid $1,124. They later called and said the car was fully fixed and ready for pickup. However, when I arrived, the brake warning light was still on and the EPB was still not functioning properly. I immediately informed them. The next day, they re-examined the vehicle and told me the parking brake control module had lost communication and that they could not fix the issue. They referred me to a Mazda dealership for further repairs. In other words, after charging me over $1,100, the original problem remained unresolved. When the vehicle was returned to me, the brake fluid reservoir cap was missing. The reservoir had been temporarily covered with plastic, and I had to return the following day to obtain a replacement cap. This raised serious concerns about the level of care taken during the repair. I spoke directly with the owner, William Chen, who has been very unprofessional and dishonest throughout the process, about my concerns. During our phone conversation, I explained that I was disappointed and did not want to keep parts that did not resolve the issue. He initially stated that he could return the aftermarket parts (though not the OEM actuators). However, after speaking with someone else at the shop, he changed his position and said he would not return the parts or issue a refund. Overall, I paid for a repair that did not fix the problem and was then told to take the car elsewhere. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop.

I've been bringing my car here for at least 10 years now. All my routine maintenance is done here,…read moreand anything unexpected that I can (beyond body work or anything needing a diagnostic machine hookup), well, I get done here too. Efficient work, good pricing, and totally trustworthy. I don't want to take my car anywhere else.

Really really nice guys, very honest and reasonable prices. They'll never do a service you don't…read moreneed. While I went to school in Ithaca, this is where I took my car for work. When in Ithaca this summer, had a few problems with a different car and took it back. Same reliable / friendly guys, same honesty, no rip-offs. I always recommend to anyone I know who's still in Ithaca.

We had a wonderful experience. Great customer service, reasonable pricing, and didn't hesitate…read moreabout adding on additional work than originally discussed. We will definitely use again in the future. 100% recommend!

From the owner: We offer a variety of services, including brakes, tires, engine repairs, exhausts etc. Call…read more607-793-8309 for a quote today.

I have talked highly about one mechanic's shop in my 14 years of driving. This is the second…read moremechanic's shop I have found that I feel the urge to publicize. Rich has been working on cars for 30 years. He doesn't mince words. He is upfront about his prices. He is a good and honest man. The interactions I have had with him have all been positive and I was able to pick my truck up from him at 9pm at night because, frankly, he was still busy at work! Wish I had that kind of work ethic. For the next two years that I am still in Ithaca, I plan on bringing in my wife's car, my truck, and recommending him to all of my friends. When you find a mechanic you trust, you keep him around. .

We have been taking our cars to Rich for the last 7 years. Having him deal with our vehicles gives…read moreus peace of mind -- just drop the car off, pick it up sooner than we could reasonably expect and pay far less than what I am always afraid it is going to cost. Make Rich your personal mechanic and sleep better at night.