Barry and Mikel Palmer are still the best when it comes to maintaining and repairing Volkswagens…read moreand Audis. My car is getting older and as it's aged, these guys are doing a fantastic job of keeping it in excellent shape. The Palmers are honest and professional and are bonafide experts when it comes to VWs and Audis. It's really a shame they don't specialize in other makes. Mikel does most of the work these days and I feel very fortunate and proud to have him as my mechanic. He's helped me do everything from simple oil changes and preventative maintenance to replacing worn out parts such as brakes, a thermostat, sensors (O2, MAF), and CV boots. At $65 per hour, their labor rates are the best. For comparison purposes, years ago, I had a local dealership replace a CV boot for almost $300. Mikel replaced one for me for less than $130. Not only are the rates great, but the quality of work is excellent as well. I can attest to this after almost 10 visits. I plan to have Mikel do my timing belt and water pump when that's due. It's great to be able to talk to the person working on your car instead of being assigned a new "service advisor" each time. Sometimes, I ask Mikel to show me parts he's replaced on my car because I'm curious to look at them. He's always more than happy to. Barry Palmer is hidden behind the NAPA Auto Parts store on GA-120/South Marietta Parkway.

Barry & Mikel know their stuff when it comes to cars (especially Volkswagens!). It's very rare that…read moreI find a mechanic who I will let mess with my car, but I'd take her here and trust the two of them without a second thought. Great work and great rates, it doesn't get any better than that!

I usually don't go to mechanics or auto technicians to get work done on my cars, I usually do it…read moremyself, but I needed my tires balanced before vacation and since I don't have a balance machine off I went. This place is centrally located close to downtown Rockmart. The owner and employees are all friendly and competent and the prices are extremely realistic. Since they did my tire balance on my big truck tires so well I decided to go back for some other work on my other cars, and they've been great. I will come back to these guys for any work I feel like getting done, when I don't feel like doing it myself. They have a complete service department for just about all your needs. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, they will not gouge you.

Paul and Crew are a great group of mechanics. Trustworthy and AFFORDABLE. Here is a comparison list…read moreShifter Cable: other places; 220, Rakestraw; 100 Exhaust Header: other places 175, RAKESTRAW; 80 These are prices if you provide your own part. They also do BYOO (Bring Your Own Oil) Changes and only charge $10 bucks. I stripped my wifes Oil pan plug and they replaced it for free!!! Great Shop. Cant say enough about them. They have saved my tail alot.

They are nearby and helped me with the last issue, which was fuel lines related. They came and…read moretowed it to the shop and repaired it. I'm happy with the results and the price.

I called them to have a car towed. I waited for 5 hours and they never showed up so I called them…read moreto find out what's going on. It turns out they decided to give preference to the Georgia State Patrol and left me hanging even though I had told them I had a deadline for the tow. This is the worst customer service ever. They should be ashamed.

Took care of the service I requested and in a timely manner, completed same day. I will use her…read moreagain.

From the owner: Gear Goddess is independently owned and fair-priced. Gear Goddess is MOBILE only and will come to…read morewhere you are which can be at home, work, school, or the side of the road. There is no shop to come to, I am strictly MOBILE! My Diagnostics fee is $85 per complaint. This fee is collected on arrival no exceptions! This fee does go towards the repair needed if approved once you have an estimate from that diagnosis. I strive to make sure your life is easier and you do not have to miss a beat in your routine. The ultimate goal is to ensure you have a safe operating vehicle. If you need a diagnosis, regular maintenance, or have parts to be put on. Just text or call to schedule an appointment today! Even if the hours are outside normal business hours still text and I will respond to you as quickly as possible. Please contact me 470)686-1818 Thank you!

Ray Rocks!!! He has helped more than once. Just a quick phone call was all it took. Thank You again…read morefor your Help!

My parents owned an auto shop for years in my hometown of Louisville ,Kentucky. They built a strong…read moreclient base by being fair, honest, affordable and reliable. I see the same traits in Specialty Repair. The owner, John, is easy to talk to and takes the time to explain repairs. They are also quick to admit if a repair is out of their wheelhouse and refer you to another shop. I am super thankful that I found them when I moved to the Atlanta area. Highly recommend.

I had a really positive experience with RJ's Auto Body Plus. The staff was friendly, explained…read moreeverything clearly, and the repair work was done carefully. My car looked great when I picked it up, and the whole process felt straightforward and stress-free. I'd definitely consider coming back if I need body work again.

My car was beautifully done - back fender from crash and front fender from a minor mishap. Looks as…read moregood as new. Staff was very respectful and honest. Didn't enjoy being in the middle of a pricing dispute with Progressive and RJ's but nothing I could do, and they got it resolved relatively quickly. I appreciated that my car was detailed and looking sharp when I got it back. Suggestions: make sure you get the estimate and review rates with insurance agent to avoid the same issue.

Typical overpriced scammy experience where they'll suggest 17 additional things on top of the oil…read morechange. At some point, Ian gave me the new cost (12x to the original cost) for a variety of things. I'm an immigrant with English as my serving language. I didn't understand 13 and change meant 1300. I tried to clarify asking, how much is it going to be? He said, "the price I quoted earlier", which in my mind was 160. I would request the staff to quote the figures clearly more than once in words that non native speakers can understand. It feels like they took advantage of me. Feels very icky. And this took almost 4 hours. If you bring the car for a small thing like an oil change, be on the watch for a long process of expensively unnecessary things to be done to your car. Management: before you refute my review and make the point that I agreed to all the services and the new cost, please read the review again. I'm taking responsibility of not double checking the prices with you and probing further on the "the price I just gave you earlier" when you're throwing 17 technical teens at me. BE EXTRA TRANSPARENT when your changes are over 10x an original price. When I was raising my concern after seeing the big bill. Instead of trying to understand but point, this tall gentleman came out to support his staff in an intimidating manner. No empathy for the first time customer. And this was my first experience with them. So disappointed right now. This is going to mess with my this months finances.

Took my 19 year old Accord in for major service. TLS did complete and thorough diagnostics . they…read moreexplained what required work now and what would require attention in the near and long future. as a result my car is running like a brand new car again. this outfit is expert, polite, and completely trustworthy. it was a pleasure doing business with them. I am now a loyal customer.

I would not recommend this place. I wanted to stick with the smaller businesses in town but this…read morewas the worst! It's definitely a money pit. Every time I went back the I had the same issue with my car. He was unprofessional and not honest at all.

From the owner: We're one of the few auto repair shops in Dalton that focuses on repairing and maintaining European…read moreand Asian vehicles exclusively. Our owner, Doyle Lynn, has spent his entire professional career working on imports, which means we have real knowledge and proficiency when it comes to working on German, Japanese, and Korean engines, diagnosing issues, and efficiently handling repairs. If you drive an import vehicle in Dalton, trust us to provide the unique care your car needs.