​I will preface this review by stating that I have driven in excess of three million miles in passenger vehicles, in my three plus decades of emergency service provision after natural disasters. In doing so I have dealt with every kind of repair shop / service out there, the good, the bad and the ugly. Jonathan Weis at Jonathan's Automotive Repair is without a doubt and by far the best of the best. Jonathan's concern for the safety of travelers is evident and Oriental North Carolina is most fortunate to have access to this level of service and professionalism in automotive care. My wife and I were visiting Oriental when a mechanical issue developed with my truck. Fortunately for us we were only a block away from Jonathan's. I brought my truck to him and rode along with Jonathan on the drive to diagnose the issue. Jonathan was able to quickly and accurately diagnose the problem as being the front left wheel bearing / hub assembly. I requested that both the left and right assemblies be replaced to keep them in common service states, Jonathan was able to accommodate that request. In tearing down the front end hub assemblies it was observed that there were issues with the front brakes that should also be addressed. Jonathan provided photos and recommendations as to the proper repairs. I requested that the brake repairs be completed along with pinion seals in the front and rear differentials that had developed leaks. Jonathan was able to complete all requested repairs in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. The communication, workmanship and cost of service were top notch. I live over ten hours from Oriental, however when future repairs are needed for my or my wife's vehicles, if possible, I will certainly come back to enjoy Oriental's unique atmosphere and Jonathan's excellent automotive repair services. Five star, 10 out of 10 and best of the best. Thank you Jonathan! p.s. I am posting this from my wife's account. read more

I have always had a positive business with Jonathan. I have taken all of my vehicles to him for years and he always fixes the problem and recommends what he would do to ensure the vehicle is road safe. It is great to have a mechanic that you can count on. read more

total rip off customer beware, you need to get an estimate in writing before having any work done, owner goes ahead and fixes thing not wanted and then charges triple of what it would have cost at another shop. read more

I wanted to take the time to commend Jonathans Auto Repair in Oriental and his work on my vehicle. I own a 2008 Land Rover and wasted thousands of dollars on repairs done by shops whom did not (as i later found out) know how to tackle the finer points of repairs needed to fix long standing problems I was having with this vehicle. A friend told me about Jonathan and I took my Rover and paid him a visit. It was clear in speaking with Jon that he was on a different level when discussing my problems with him. Hence, I left my vehicle with Jon and had it back, problems solved within a week! he called me twice during the repairs to tell me what he was finding and what route did I want him to take from the choices of available options to safely make the repairs. No surprizes on price at pick-up as he gave me an estimate with each phone call for each option. What a relief. A repaired vehicle at what I considered a fair price. The man was open and honest with me and I would recommend his services to anyone in need of an excellent and honest mechanic. Doug Brown, Oriental,NC read more

I needed an oil change and Jonathan was just around the corner. Friendly, concerned and accommodating, he was able to do the job right on the spot. He is passionate about his customers and it showed. Too bad I'll be leaving the area shortly, otherwise he'd be my go-to guy for all auto work. Michael C. read more

This dude rocks! Drove half way across the country and woke up to a flat on a Saturday. Fit me in right away. Friendly, reasonable, will help you out in off hours even. Thank you sir! read more

Jonathan repaired the suspension on my 2006 Dodge Dakota. The truck has over 100,000 miles and it now is as quiet as new. Jonathan has reasonable and normal pricing, but you get better than average work and you are getting the most careful repairs money can buy. What I'm trying to say is you get more than you pay for with Jonathan. He doesn't do band-aids and run you out the door. He is thorough and informs you of what is going on and what you actually need. He is honest and will keep you in the loop so you can make your own judgements about what you need to do. Great guy to deal with and I can't recommend him highly enough. read more