We were in town from Buffalo, NY for a wedding. On the drive we started to hear a terrible grinding coming from our rear brakes. After seeing the great reviews for Phil's, we called Phil and miraculously he was able to fit us in. He replaced our rear brakes and really saved us!! Thanks again Phil. He's a great guy for a Cowboys fan. Go Bills!!! read more

So, this shop didn't actually do work on my car but they took me to another shop a couple blocks away who could do the body work I needed. Absolute class act to take the time to help me when they absolutely didn't need to. read more

My car gave a warning that my alternator was not working appropriately but I couldn't take time off from work to coordinate dropping off the car during business hours. Phil's Excellent Auto Service was fantastic at letting me drop my car off and leave my keys in their mailbox to assess and fix my car. 2 days later I was able to pick up and pay for the services provided. Everything on the car was fixed and worked perfectly... for one year (atypical for a new battery and alternator). The battery was completely dead and the alternator stopped providing a charge where my car broke down on the side of the road. I took my car to a different mechanic and was told the alternator and battery placed in my car were cheap parts which lead to this premature failure as this is very atypical to fail with quality components within a year of the parts being replaced. Excellent service. I wish Phil's Excellent Auto Service would have been up front about the quality parts they were putting in. I would have happily paid extra for better quality components to avoid future headaches. read more

Always do a great job!! Have always figured out problems with my car, communicate well and are affordable and reliable.

Phil is the best mechanic in the city. He and his staff are simply awesome. Reliable, thorough and honest. If Phil says something needs fixing, you can rely that he only has your best interest in mind. If he says it needs doing, do it. And he'll do it at a price you can't beat. A kind and decent man. Great mechanic. Thank you Phil and company for fine work. read more

AC not working in my car, I know the issue and have the part to replace myself. Simple fix but need to remove the refrigerant first which, for environmental reasons, you have to have done by a technician. Called to ask about having the refrigerant evacuated from my AC system so I could do some repairs. Man who answered the phone said that they don't do that there and that they do not do that anywhere. Then he informed me, "if you take the refrigerant out the AC won't work young lady" ‍ So, if you happen to be a female, stay away or I guess have a man call for you. Although I wouldn't trust my car to someone who doesn't understand how an AC system works. read more

The name really says it all. I just had a great experience with Phil's! They were prompt, courteous, well priced, and have an awesome digital platform that allows you to see everything they're doing to your car, step by step -- total transparency. Glad I found Phil's. I won't be going anywhere else from here on out. read more

Never write reviews, but just wanted to acknowledge the good people that work at Phil's shop. I brought my car in to have an inspection and a mirror replaced, which they did a great job with. I especially appreciate the transparency/efficiency with their phone/email follow up and digital quotes. After my car was repaired, it was parked on the street for me to pick up that afternoon. In that brief time, the car was hit by a truck that drove away (a rare but standard risk for any shop that doesn't have a lot to park cars under their care). Phil's team was extremely professional about the situation, filed a hit&run report, and took care of the subsequent repairs without any fuss. I think a lot of shop owners would have tried to deflect the responsibility, but they were really calm and easy to work with in a stressful situation. They are trustworthy, good-hearted people. read more

My experience recently with Phil wasn't flawless, but it was extraordinary. What his shop lacks in perfection, it more than makes up for with integrity and care. I brought Phil my 10-year-old manual car after most shops in the city told me they couldn't work on it after the clutch gave out. I thought the worst-case scenario was a new clutch at about $700. As it turns out, my particular year/model was designed in such a way that the whole engine had to be taken out, so bump up the $700 to $1500. Phil's price was consistent with the dealership but Phil already had my car so I decided to go with him out of convenience. During the process, Phil discovered the flywheel was also damaged and tried to salvage it with only partial luck. I decided to go ahead and replace that, too. My total clocked in at $1900 which was a huge blow but Phil kept me informed throughout the process, was patient with my questions, and always picked up the phone. When I came in to pick up the car, he showed me the old parts and explained what he did. He was kind, friendly, and we had fun conversations. And, the new clutch was so great! Fast forward a week and I was driving around when suddenly my clutch went slack and wouldn't shift at all. I called Phil pretty frustrated and upset and he immediately called me a tow truck and stayed late on a holiday weekend to determine what went wrong. Turns out a small part had come loose or wasn't tightened properly and he fixed it quickly, vacuumed the car out, and left an apology note with $60 in the car for me to pick up the next day, calling me frequently along the way. I was really surprised - I've never had a mechanic show such care and integrity. My husband and I agreed: Even though we're moving out of the neighborhood, we're going to see Phil again! read more

I could not have been more happy with Phil's Excellent Auto Service. The business truly lives up to its name. Phil was professional, fast, and extremely accommodating. His prices were fair and his service was efficient. He communicated clearly. As a relatively small and very feminine person, I'm used to being BS'd at mechanic shops but I never felt that was a danger with Phil and his shop. I will certainly be back! read more

Courteous, knowledgeable and honest! Their inspection process was superior to other shops, with a report (with pictures!) outlining in plain language what was needed. Phil and Mario went above and beyond and got me up and running in no time! read more

Bring your car here! Don't trust anyone else!! I can't say good enough things about Phil, the other master technicians and the shop! Phil and his team are highly skilled, very reliable, and provide honest transparent rates. This is my first time having a car, so there is a lot I'm learning. Phil puts a lot of time into educating his customers. When I walked in, he invited me to his office--something no other shop has done-- and we spent time discussing my cars history and what needs to be done. He then showed me the fixes in person, teaching me the parts and how they work together. Then he broke down the cost. Phil's quote was on par with other shops, and in some cases less! The difference here is that you get dealership/factory trained technicians with mastery of Acura and Honda cars, with years of consistent training and service. To be sure about the cost, I called a lot of other shops in Philly and surrounding suburbs. I called a friends friend who owns a shop himself, who verified that Phil's prices are very fair. I'm really relieved to have found an auto repair shop I can trust for all my fixes and tune ups. Thank you Phil! read more

Phils is excellent. Always attentive and follows up well for appointments and service dates. Priced competitively. read more

Phil and the fam were absolutely welcoming. It is obvious that their mission is to educate their client and make them feel informed and comfortable. I purchased my new car in Cherry Hill and had to pay to get the car inspected in Pa. If it were not for Phil telling me about the dealership paying for the inspection, I would have had to foot that cost myself. Thank you Phil! I will definitely be coming back! read more

I was a day away from my inspection expiring and needed prompt service. After a google search I found Phil's nearby. After reading the reviews about the great service I gave him a call and set an appointment for inspection the next morning. I also needed brakes and had the parts so I thought, until he called me and told me they sold us the wrong rotors. He ordered the right ones and he got everything done that day! Awesome service and awesome guy! I highly recommend Phil's Excellent Auto Service he lives up to his name EXCELLENT! read more

Honest, friendly, and affordable. I have gone here twice and will definitely be back. They really explain what is going on with the car and all of your options. As someone who doesn't know much about cars, I really appreciate that. They also provide pretty quick service. Most importantly have done a great job on the car on both occasions. read more

Set appts with Phil to get car reinspected after buying in NJ and needing it done. Phil was very accommodating and got me In quickly. He and his team were friendly, fast, good and very reasonable. Finding a good mechanic can be hard. If you want a good experience and have things go well; try Phil's excellent auto in south philly! BC read more

Took my car here once to have the tail lights fixed and had a pretty good experience. Phil seemed like a good guy. Then, a couple weeks later, my battery was having problems and my engine started smoking. I took the car into him on a Monday and got it back on Thursday. In those three days; he replaced a battery and that is it. He ran diagnostics and had a camera to look at where the oil leak was coming from that caused the smoking but was unable to fix it in time for me. Then he charged me $350! !350 for a new battery and that is all that got done. Huge rip off. read more

Phil responded to me Yelp quote within a day, and invited me to call to talk more. My wife needed a mode door actuator replaced on her 2000 Infiniti G20, and Phil's quote for the work was both fair and right on the dime. Several other shops turned me down on the repair because of how difficult the part was to find and replace, but Phil had no problem taking on the task and seeing it through to completion. Phil's shop itself is in a neighborhood that looks rough, but we had no problems. His shop is well secured, with protected windows, and a security system, so I wasn't that worried about leaving my car there. I knew Phil's would take care of it. The staff in the office were all very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely go back to Phil's in the future, and have no problem recommending his shop to you. read more

Called an hour and a half before closing to get an oil change and was told they couldn't do it "because we are leaving early." Not a good way to create new business. Btw, I went to Nu Era Automotive, whom I had forgotten about, and they were happy to take me in. They are always professional and super honest. read more

I service my 1997 Honda Civic and 2001 Pontiac GrandAm at Phils Execellent, Phil is reasonable, honest, trust worthy and approachable. No question is too hard, if he doesn't know he will tell you so and do what is necessary to find out. read more

Great service. Very nice people. Family run business. Helped us out of a pinch with a punctured tire.

Had a very good experience here for my Toyota Camry. I had general maintenance done, and Crystal was helpful in terms of getting my car in and out of the shop quickly. Did not interact too much with Phil and the rest of the crew, but they seemed pleasant. Was not pressured into doing any extra work, which is always a plus. Prices are certainly reasonable, but if I were to offer the mildest of feedback, I wish they were just slightly cheaper. I look forward to bringing my car back in the future. read more

Amazing service! Highly recommend this place! Phil and his sister helped us out with our Toyota Matrix and fixed up our side door after a unfortunate accident with a loading dock. Our car came out looking better than it was before! read more

I have real mixed feelings about this spot. The owner Phil, seems to be a good guy and the quality of the work seems to be good...BUT... If you're in rush, have plans, make an appointment, disregard all that! No matter how I approach it (I've tried a few times), whether I drop the car or wait for it, whether I have an appointment or not, it takes forever!! Latest "experience"... I drop off the car Wed night (after calling two weeks prior AND the Mon before) with the stated expectation of picking it up after work as I had meetings and plans that evening... I left a note with the keys requesting a Thurs AM phone call with the estimated cost before work begins... First, I never got the phone call with the estimated cost, but more on that later... When I arrive around 6:00pm Thurs evening for pick up, the car is still on the lift! I then hear all about the tough day HE is having, but nothing about when the car will be done... Long story short, I didn't leave with the car until 10:30pm!!! I noted to him three times, he could have called me and told me that the car would not be done until late, then I could have pursued my needed plans for the evening, three times I noted that... I noted that my plans were needed prior to my trip departure, that now my departure time will be pushed back by a few hours which cancels my pre-paid plans for Friday evening... I noted that all that could have been avoided with just a phone call... And about that requested estimate? The final costs came in about 30-40% higher than I expected, 30-40% higher than I was led to expect in prior conversations... So to summarize, - no estimate as requested, - a wasted evening and cancelled plans, - final costs 40% higher than expected, - travel plans delayed, - pre-paid plans wasted... As noted previously, Phil seems like a good guy and does what seems like quality work, just be prepared to spend MUCH, time AND money.,, ...by the way, did I mention that NOT ALL THE WORK WAS DONE?... ***********UPDATE @ Thurs July 6th********** Okay, I returned and was very well pleased and impressed! Dropped the car off the night of 7/5 for an AC recharge, got a text by lunchtime 7/6 that the work was done with final cost as quoted WITH an unexpected repair done, this is the type of experience that brought me back to Phil's in the first place...glad to have reason to return... read more

Easy, professional, hassle-free experience. Brought my car in for an inspection. Needed an inspection and found Phil thanks to other yelpers' reviews. Called and he said "come on over and we'll get you in and out," as opposed to most places I called which wanted me to leave the car for the day! Phil is a certified master technician and super professional. Great experience - I'll be coming back every year for my inspection, and whenever I need something fixed. Thanks! read more

These guys are quick, pleasant to work with and very friendly. Really can't say more than they are a great garage and offer excellent service. read more

This place is one of the best auto service experiences I've ever had. The people here are extremely friendly, professional, and HONEST! They don't push services you don't need, but if they suspect that your car needs work, they will clearly explain exactly what needs to be done and why. They even brought me into the shop to show me why my car was making weird noises. There's not much space to wait at the shop, but they offer to drive you elsewhere to wait and come pick you up later. The wait was a bit longer than I expected (still within the time window they gave) and was totally worth it. I would 100% recommend checking these guys out if you need auto service done in Philly. read more

Couldn't be more grateful to have found this place on yelp. We moved to Philadelphia and needed some work done on one of our old cars. They were flexible, kind, and got the job done quickly There were no gimmicks, no short sales, just honest work. They even offered a ride back home when i dropped off the car. Couldn't ask for better service, and will certainly be our go-to mechanic. read more

If you're looking for an honest mechanic, look no further. Phil's customer service is beyond anything I've ever experienced before, and I completely appreciate that. They are kind and truly devoted to making sure you and your cars' needs are met. If you have any questions about your car, he and his employees will be sure to help you understand better. Thanks for your kindness, honesty, and integrity! read more

I won't go anywhere else for my car maintenance in Philadelphia. Phil is a great guy, does fantastic, reliable work, always comes in right at the quote rate, and will never try to convince you that your car needs unnecessary work. My father is a mechanic and Phil gets his stamp of approval as well. I highly, highly recommend this auto shop. read more

Phil did a great job for my Toyota Camry. My starter was dead, and I had a cracked radiator. He completed the whole job within 24 hours of dropping off the car. He even showed us all the work he did, and the damaged parts when we picked it up. He goes out of his way to make sure you understand the work that needs to be done. It's great because you don't feel like you're being tricked or overcharged. When we picked it up, he gave us recommendations on things that need to be addressed in the near future, but didn't pressure us to spend more at that time. I really appreciated his honesty. Great customer service from both Phil, and his sister Crystal. read more

Brought my car here for an inspection and received great service! Phil sent me pictures of parts that needed replaced and even a part that didn't need replaced quite yet! Everyone I dealt with was nice and professional. I will be bringing my car back here and referring my friends :) Phil is excellent! Crystal is very wonderful too :) read more

I had a great experience here! I have never been to an auto shop that took the time to make sure you understand everything that is going on with your car. Phil pulled out a book of diagrams that explain each part and if I was unsure of anything, he was ready and willing to teach it to me. Luckily my little Jetta only needed an oil change and a bulb replacement to pass inspection- that much I understand!! But it is comforting to know that there is a caring, personable and honest mechanic right here in Philadelphia. I highly recommend them. I only wish I wasn't moving away so I could keep bringing my car here. read more

100% recommend Phil. I just moved to Philly from out of state and unfortunately had my car totally die on me in the street. they hooked me up to get someone to tow me there and even though they were super busy found time to fit in an inspection of my car that evening and sent it to me at 8:30 pm. Next day Phil called was able to replace the part needed and I had my car back by 1pm. Personally talked with Phil and he was very professional, helpful and compassionate. I wanted to find a mechanic who would do a quality job and not try to rip me off and Phil was that. read more

Phil's is the best. I went there to get my driver's side mirror replaced after it had been knocked off. I was visiting Philly from DC and needed it fixed for my drive home. Phil found a used one right away, spray painted it to match my car, and checked my fluids before I hit the road. He didn't have to do the last two things, but he did. He and his staff were totally professional and nice. They went the extra mile and I appreciated it. I'm in Philly regularly and I'll definitely be back for any repairs or maintenance to my car. Can't recommend these guys enough. read more

I needed to get my car inspected and was doubtful of finding any place in the city where I would find an honest mechanic who would do the job right, not charge me a fortune, and wouldn't invent problems that I'd have to pay an arm and a leg to fix. Phil is the BEST. I dropped my car off this morning and in the pouring rain he drove me to my office in center city. The car was inspected and all work done by noon. I wasn't charged for things I didn't need. After work I took the subway to Snyder St and an employee picked me up at the subway and drove me back to the shop to get my car. Now THAT is service. I would recommend Phil's to anyone and when I need a repair I will gladly drive there from my home in Old City. Finally, an honest mechanic in Philadelphia!! read more

Phils is my go to place for all auto repairs! Being newer to the area and not being super knowledgeable about cars myself I'm so glad to of found Phil. He runs an honest shop and treats his customers like family. He always does a thorough inspection of your car to make sure that it's in good shape but he never pressures you to do repairs that you're not ready for. He services all of my friends cars as well and has proven to be very knowledgeable about all makes (even my friends stubborn BMW) read more

I recently moved into the area and needed to find a good mechanic. Base on the reviews on yelp I decided to give Phil a shot. I've only had my oil changed there so far, but Phil is an extremely nice and informative person as many people here have described. I will definitely be going to him for all my auto needs in the future. read more

Great service from a great guy. I took my car for a tune up before a long drive and went to Phil after reading his reviews on Yelp. From the second I walked in, Phil was never anything but cordial, informative, and honest. He showed and explained to me what needed work, gave me an accurate timeline for how long it would take to fix, quoted a fair price (with a student discount, too!) and even had his sister give me a ride back to my place while I waited for my car to be repaired. An awesome experience! read more