I always wanted to write a review for Kowalik cars, but they were not listed here until today. Being a loyal Yelp user, I know how important these rviews are for me, and I am hoping my review here will help someone to answer the lifelong question for all of us: "Is there an honest delaer or auto mechanic?". The answer is "YES".
I purchased a car for my wife from them. Their prices are more than fair. Lenny is one of the most honest PeopIe have met (not one the most honest dealers, PEOPLE. He is by far the most honest dealer, and comparing him to only dealers is just not fair).
You might find a good deal anywhere. So you do your research, and take your mechanic with you. At Kowalik, you can leave your mechanic at home. Even if something comes up later, they will help you beyond your expectations. That was my experience. (I bought a used car at 80K miles for an outstanding price. I knew I would have to spend some money to bring it back to my own standards. For every little thing I went to Kowalik, and their service was always amazing. And their fees are the best you can find in town) After 120K mile my catalytic convertor broke, Mitsubishi wanted to charge me $2500, the lowest price I got from other shops was $1400. kowalik quoted me for $700 because it was the car they sold to me! I would be suprised but my wife and I got used to them and we are a little spoiled by their integrity:) Lenny told me that he found a barely used part. I said let do it. He charge me less than $100 for labor, and the part was $150, and for $250, problem was gone. The car runs like new. Mechanics wanted to fix a few other things while they were at it. I don't know any other mechanic who would just try so hard to save you money just because, and still do the highest quality repairs.
What makes Kowalik unique for me is not their prices, but their integrity. Kowalik brothers in the shop and in the sales office. They all have been amazing. Once I took my car (not the one I purchased from them). The BMW dealer wanted to charge me $800 to replace front control arms. Another service department went to $400. Kowalik said it would be $300 for labor as well according to the service guidelines. But he told me that his mechanics are very skilled and it might not take as long as the computer says. Then the labor would be less. I chose Kowalik, and tried to pay $300 (I took the parts myself). Lenny gave my $230 back and said it only took an hour to replace them. I insisted that he should take more, but he would not. I left an extra $20 on his desk and left.
Over the last two years, everybody I referred to Lenny had the same experience. He backs all of his sales. I wish I had the time to list everything he did for me and my friends. I am so glad that in Syracuse we have such wonderful people who happen to be a car dealer and auto mechanics. I have four relatively old cars. If it wasn't for Kowalik i would have paid over many thousands more to other mechanics for repairs. This review is long but it for over two dozen satisfactory visits I paid to Kowalik Cars. I guess they earned it.
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