We can't thank Jim's Used Cars and Auto in Ellsworth enough. My Jetta's engine light came on right…read morebefore we were supposed to leave to return home to Georgia. They not only got me in the same day to diagnose the issue but also were able to get the part the next day and fix it all within 24 hours. The price we paid was more than reasonable for the work done/part/labor and quick turnaround. We were told by other companies in the area that they weren't accepting new clients and/or it would take over a week to diagnose the problem, so we were thrilled about how quickly the mechanics at Jim's were able to get us in. We also were BIG FANS of Tank and Turbo they are amazing greeters!

I have gone here for 10+ years, whether buying a vehicle or getting work done. They have always…read morebeen reliable, affordable, and fast. Even after moving out of the area, I would rather pay for a 50 mile tow to bring it here, knowing whatever the problem it will be fixed correct.

I came in for a car wash and The younger heavyset male who took my payment was pretty rude to me…read moreand makes me not even want to come here anymore. I was very polite and asked him not to spray the one part of my car so i wouldnt get water in it. To which he completely ignored me and didn't even respond. I know he heard me because he stood there and listened to me ask then just turned around. He then proceeded to not even spray any of my car at all and now its not even clean. For $17!!!??!? Wtf? Theres a brand new place down the street and its easy enough to just go there. And if I need tires I know where I wont be coming. It's only a car wash, so how hard is it to be kind and respectful and help someone get there moneys worth for an insanely expensive wash where my car isn't even clean at the end. Ridiculous

Brought my old car in because check engine light was on. I had taken it to an auto parts store to…read morecheck it out (on Harmon's recommendation-to save the $65 fee) and brought the diagnostic printout. Since I said I wanted to buy a new car in the near future, the gentleman at the desk went through the list and told me that the issues might not be that important and what to look out for and when to bring it back. He could not have been more helpful. I will certainly bring my car back when it needs servicing.

Great service. Very responsive and have a huge inventory. The owner is onsite and very helpful.read more

Traveling with our motorhome. Had a flat tire. Arrived there first thing in the morning, they fit…read moreus in to their busy schedule. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Needed a special valve stem, which they were able to get for us and a tire repair. Had us back on the road with safe tires to travel back home to Pennsylvania. We would definitely recommend this business, great work, explained the repair and prices was extremely fair.

Had some work done when my regular guy couldn't get to it. New building, good customer service, a…read morebit pricy but that is what we are all paying for, right?

Generally pleasant but profoundly disorganized business. Their techs have done good work on my cars…read moreas far as the basic stuff (tires, alignment, wheel repair). Their service writers can't keep track of things and mess up appointments, order the wrong things, and so forth enough to make me wonder why I come here - but the fact is this place has good prices compared to dealerships. I have heard their Bangor location is better run.

visiting family for Christmas. 5 hours from home. headlights stopped workin. Midas took me in…read morepromptly. Spent 1 hour to diagjose / fix lights. charged me $200. Less than 2 hours on the road, lights died. drove rest of the way holding high beam lever on. contacted them next day I was told to go to another site. all 1+ hour away. local mechanic diagnose and properly fixed in 1 hour. Voiced discontent to Midas. Multiple times told - to bad. nothing offered - nothing done. poor handling

Dustin in the Ellsworth location was super helpful. He test drove our car after determining that we…read moredid not need an alignment. He helped us diagnosis a separate unrelated issue. No charge! Helpful, friendly and our turn around time was under a few hours.

I was played like a fool by the nice people at MDI import…read more I came from Portland my car over heated. I added fluid and brought it in the next day. I also asked for an oil change and to check the break lights. 5 hours of labor later I got my car back Oh. They never found the problem for the overheating. Theu did have to fix a wire for the break lights and somehow that took 1.5 hours. I really feel like they took advantage of me because I was from away. To tune of $500 Stay away and find another garage.

they took me in last minute, between appointment, and did a VERY thorough check of my engine light…read moreproblem. he was very knowledgeable and didn't rush. charged me a minimal fee for a lot of effort. will definitely go back with any problems or maintenance.

on a Friday afternoon hundreds of miles from home. My truck decided to go to reduced engine power…read moreand zero oil pressure. not only did King Automotive take me in and change my oil pressure gauge but when that didn't fix it, stayed Friday evening to troubleshoot my wiring problem. incredibly nice and down to earth couple that you just don't find much anymore. probably did 3 to 4 times the work of what they charged me. honest, upfront, and reliability is all you will get. if you are in the Ellsworth area and your car is acting up. King's Automotive 180G Abram Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605 is the place to go!

I can't say enough good about this place. It was late Wednesday, we we're staying in Bar Harbor,…read morescheduled to drive back to Boston on Thursday morning only to have the brakes on our Subaru Forester give out. Shane and Sarah, the owners not only fit us in immediately but finished the job in under an hour, installing new brake pads and rotors, all at a very reasonable cost. Great people, great location and honest, 1st class work.

One hour labor to diagnose and then tighten a bolt that another shop had twice missed. Very happy…read morewith the service and competence, I'll be coming back.

Wish I could give zero stars. Waste of time and money. After charging me $115 for a simple…read morediagnosis of a failed A/C compressor, they proceeded to tell me that in order for the warranty to be valid on a new compressor, they would also have to replace the condenser and a bunch of other parts which were not broken, all for a total of over $1900. I never heard of such a requirement for a "warranty". I asked them for other choices, such as replacing the compressor only and forget the warranty, or install a second-hand compressor. I also asked if the $115 diagnostic charge would be applied as a credit on the final bill. I don't think that was well received. The attendant said she would have to ask the mechanic and get back to me. She never called me back. I guess they figured I was not going to be a pushover customer, so they decided to run with my $115. Meanwhile I got a dealer quote to replace the compressor with an EOM part and warranty for $1300. A mechanic friend of mine advised that I go with the dealer, since private shops often use overpriced after market parts anyway. I never found an auto repair shop that charges more than a dealer, but this is it. THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS.

We were on vacation and the alternator on our car went out. We were put in contact Shane at Kings…read moreAutomotive. He was preparing to close, but he took time to look at our car. He immediately called and ordered the part. He worked on the car late at night and had it ready first thing in the morning. The car now works perfectly. He was extremely kind and helpful. I can't say enough good things about our service. Thank you Shane!!