I took my car in on March 5th for a transmission replacement through my insurance. Midway out sourced the new transmission from Subaru. Over the next month, week after week they claimed the transmission was bad from Subaru and didn't know exactly what was wrong with it. But they assured me the car was sent to be fixed by Subaru. Then after a month and a few days, I called to get an update. They say the PCM needs to be replaced and they need to keep it longer so they can reprogram it. Now, I'm frustrated and tired of being patient and being put on the back burner. I need my car, this situation has become unacceptable and effecting my livelihood. Angel finally calls to say I can come get the car on April 12, 2024, but they still need to replace the PCM. He said he ordered the part and filed a new claim to replace that part. Temporarily, Subaru allowed them to use a different PCM provided by them until the new one came in. When the part comes in, to bring the car back for them to switch the parts out. But he also informed me I need new brakes and roders as well. I pay the out of pockets fees and leave the shop. At the time, everything looked fine. The next day I take my car to the car wash and notice the front drivers fender lining is missing, along with my bumper not being in tact properly on the passenger side. There was also some scratches on the front bumper that weren't there before. Naturally I called Angel to inform him of this and he says they didn't do the damage, maybe it was Subaru. So I let him know I have pictures of the car the day I dropped it off at his shop. I have proof that the car wasn't in that condition at drop off. So he tells me he'll fix it the same day he gets the PCM. While I was getting my brakes done from a different establishment the mechanic informs me that my muffler was snapped in half. Truth be told the under carriage has some rusting but for the muffler to be snapped completely off the way it was tells me they were careless and destructive while they did these repairs on my vehicle. So now I call Angel again to ask what happened with the muffler and his response was oh why didn't you come to me to get the brakes done. Then said oh yea the muffler was they're fault, he apologized. To bring it by and they would weld it back at no charge. Truthfully, I was out replacing the brakes the majority of the day so I told him I'd come back for the welding when they switch the PCM out. We agreed on Friday, so everything was good, because he agreed to make things right. The next day he calls to say the part was in and the claim was approved. So today, Friday April 19, 2024 comes around. I get to the shop around 9:30am and the wife is aggressively asking for the keys to my car. I let her know I need to speak with Angel first and I want to show him the damages we spoke of. I showed him the pictures of the car before and after pick up and he agrees to fix the bumper. He also ordered the fender lining to be replaced, but I would have to bring the car back for that. He then takes the car to lift it up so he can see the muffler. At which point he switches things up and says he didn't touch the muffler but I can pay him to weld it back together. At this point, I've had it with the back and forth and just want to get done what I came in for. So, I agreed to pay for the muffler because how can I prove it wasn't like that before? read more

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This is a continuation review of Mai A. He fixed the bumper, I appreciate him correctly their mistake. But my muffler and fender lining still needs to be fixed. And NOW, all of a sudden the claim was declined and he wasn't going to switch out the PCM. Meanwhile I'm receiving emails from claims with adjustments that have my out of pockets amount increasing. So I call my insurance and speak to a representative about the situation. Apparently, Angel calls them to say they ran a new diagnosis and the PCM is fine and they no longer need the new adjustment. When I get to the shop the wife proceeds to be nasty and unprofessional. She states, "We don't want to be a part of your scam." I mean honestly, who talks to their customers in this manner. Needless to say, after speaking to my father who's been in the automotive business for over 30+ years; we've decided to cut ties with this company. It's not worth the risk even with the warranty. Truth be told, had Angel's wife stayed out of it, everything would have been fine. It's unfortunate for him because up until this point I thought he was a man of his word. He should really not allow his wife to unhinge like that in his establishment. I urge you to really consider other options before in-trusting your vehicle with Midway Transmissions. P.S. If I could leave zero stars I would. read more

Always treated me fair, did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it and for the agreed upon cost.

Angel and his techs have always been available to service our Japanese cars, sometimes on an emergency basis. I'm happy with the work he's done which has included simple oil/fluid changes, starter replacement, and AC compressor replacement. BTW my car was 13 years old when those original parts went. 4 stars because sometimes I can't get a straight price from him but it is within the estimate he says. I would recommend his shop. read more

Poor service and charged without completing repairs! Don't bring them new vehicles, they know they don't have the lastest equipment to diagnose the computer but will change you anyway. read more

I've been going to this shop for over 20 years! Initially this bussiness was created by Mr Tinnis. I have a farm nearby and bring all my trucks here. A few years ago Angel took over and continues the tradision of quality service. They are especially good with bearings and drive line repairs. I continue to get great service from Angel ! read more

BEWARE of this place...I'm a former customer as of yesterday because the owner, Angel Arce is a straight faced liar, and would not honor his 3 yr warranty on his brake job...I am so angry because I had a (front)brake job done at Midway almost a year ago, and now he won;t take responsibility for his negligence in doing it..over the past month, I noticed bad vibrations in the steering wheel of my Camry, so I got new tires and had the back brakes done (at a different place)...there was still bad shimmying and I brought the car back into be checked...imagine my surprise when they SHOWED me what Midway had done...the caliper slide pins had not been greased (everyone knows that when rotors/pads are replaced, these pins are greased/cleaned to prevent them from seizing and ruining the rotors, which was happening) Well, apparently, Angel doesn't know this!! I returned to Midway (after 2 mechanics checked the front brakes he;d done, and they both said that not greasing the pins is what caused this damage) and spoke to Angel about it..he told me that the greasing is only done when the calipers are worked on and that since he only replaced the pads and rotors, it;s not his fault and he won;t do anything about it, even though he told me when he did the brake job that the warranty will cover whatever happens...REALLY? now I have to spend another $300+ to have yet another brake job done! He didn't want to hear anything and just dismissed it! poor quality work, won;t honor warranty, doesn't value his customers (if there's a problem) and lied right to my face about it!! perhaps he should look at some youtube tutorials...cause they also say the pins should be greased to avoid rotor damage and they recommend it with every brake job that involves them!! OR he could look at this link for "rookie mistakes when doing brake jobs" http://www.safebraking.com/top-ten-brake-job-mistakes-pads-rotors-calipers/ now, I know he's an experienced mechanic, so what's the deal, Angel? you seemed so trustworthy before... GO ELSEWHERE! Don't make the same mistake I did!...and surely don't trust his personable behavior...he seems nice and helpful, but he DOES NOT take responsibility for his mistakes!! On a side note, I have to agree with others that say Angel quotes one price and then charges another... and then says that "you must have mis-understood"...I don't think so, as he's done it twice to me already! Service: Brakes read more

Recently took 2001 4 Runner in for struts, shocks, tires and alignment, service was done promptly, and I was impressed with the work. Angel took time to answere all my questions and explained everything to my satisfaction. I am defiantly going to return in the future, and besides there is the cutest poodle receptionist. read more

Great service and reasonably priced. My brakes were worn out, Angel & his team quickly replaced them at a very reasonable price, highly recommended! read more

I want to thank Angel and his family for being the most honest and kind people I have had the pleasure to deal with in a very long time. No matter what the problem is that I am having with my truck they have been there for me and now also my daughter.Hats off to Midway Transmission they have become the only people I will ever deal with in New Jersey. I have dealt with many in the past just to find them not honest or truthful and way out there with the prices, with Midway they are always honest and pull no punches. read more