Reasonable price, great owner, and nice location…read more Came in for an oil change and to track down the cause of a recurring stall issue with my Volkswagen Tiguan. The mechanic listened, asked good follow-up questions, made sure he understood the problem before drawing any conclusions, and then diagnosed it cleanly. The part arrived within the window he quoted (2-3 hours), was installed without fuss, and the final bill was reasonable. What stood out as much as the technical work: he flagged a slow coolant leak and a minor oil leak -- this is an older car, so neither was a shock -- but there was no pressure to pile on services. He showed me rough estimates so I'd have them when I'm ready and left the decisions to me. That kind of straightforward, no-upsell approach is rarer than it should be. The waiting area is a genuine plus: free wifi, a table big enough to work at, and a small fridge with complimentary drinks, large TV. My one suggestion would be to add a coffee in the AM. Also, the door to the reception currently reads "B". Might want to avoid any confusion with better signage. That said, I am a big fan of this establishment and will be using them for repairs in the future (apparently sooner than I want :) Bonus: he pointed me to a wonderful Indian place across the street, Biryani, which I'd highly recommend if you have time to kill while your car is being worked on.

They did a good job replacing my front suspension. My only issue was they had to send the truck to…read moreanother shop to get the front end aligned.

Every time we go they are fantastic! Our 2013 Mercedes runs and drives like new! They are such nice…read morepeople to work with too!

I was so upset with this place that I decided to write my first ever Yelp review. I took my car to…read morethis place for headlight issue and they quoted me $2500 for headlight assembly and I declined and just payed the $164 diagnostic fee. 3 hrs after I picked up the car, my check engine light and traction control sign came on so I took it back next morning. The service adviser said, had a engine misfire, why did they forget to put that on the inspection list? The mechanic said they didn't even put that on the courtesy inspection because all of the focus was on the headlight. So who's telling the truth here? I just said the timing is fishy and left because they had a look on their face not knowing why I would be upset. To sum it up, I didn't have check engine light. 3 hrs later after I picked up my car from this place, check engine light came on. It could be coincidence but extremely suspicious. Only thing they put on the urgent list was tire tread, nothing about engine misfire. I chose this place due to good reviews but it was a mistake as I'm just going to take my car to dealership.

In my experience with anything vehicle maintenance I usually feel clueless or like I'm being upsold…read moreon something. With John, this was not the case. I had an issue with one of my fleet vehicles having a squeak somewhere on the front axel. He was able to not only solve it, but explain to me what he was checking and looking for. Having that knowledge is crucial for the business I operate. On top of that-- he responded and set everything up in less than an hour-- in two hours the vehicle was road worthy and ready for the next rental later in the week. Very reasonably priced, very high quality work, extremely knowledgeable and personable. John is the gold standard for automotive maintenance.

I set up a brake repair for the rear brakes on my truck for the next week and John responded (copy…read morethat) , He didn't show up when he said he would but called and told me that got held up making another repair and apologized and came over later and replaced the brake parts

Great service and great folks. I take 4 cars in for regular maintenance. I highly recommend.read more

Modern Automotive in Cary, NC is the best repair facility of the many that we have used. First,…read morethey are honest and trustworthy. That relieves an incredible amount of anxiety on our part. They don't make a repair which is unnecessary. They don't try to scare you into agreeing to have expensive, unneeded repairs figuring that the anxiety of not having them done would encourage you to OK them. They don't continually try to up sell you on unneeded services as many dealership service departments do. They even verified that new tires that our tire dealer said that we needed were not needed now because the current tires were fine wrt tread wear and other features. More anxiety relief. They also do top-quality repairs. We have taken our two vehicles there for the past three years, one of which is almost 30 years old. Some repairs appeared to us that they may be undoable but they have solved every problem. They only use manufacturer replacement parts which may cost a little more or delay a repair but are likely to last much longer than using cheap generic parts but then charging the manufacture prices. Their labor charges are entirely reasonable. The manager, Will, is incredibly knowledgeable and capable of running a three-ring circus if needed. Because of their outstanding service, it is typical to have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment.

Super nice people, super professional service. This is a gemstone in the rough that has become…read moregreater Cary. So nice to see that it is not a corporate chain, or a teeter... or an unused strip mall. Went there recently for my kids car, which had a sensor that I could not replace. Brought in early on Friday morning, they ordered the part and gave me an 1100 (roughly) dollar estimate. Cam shaft sensors are not easy to get to, btw. They got the part in, got it fixed before the end of the day, and my bill was ~850 bucks. They didn't need to replace one of the sensors, and said to me, why spend the money if you don't need to. Respect that. If you get there early, you can generally wait a short time for simple stuff like oil change or junk. I just drop it off and pick it up after work. Muuuuuuccccccchhhhhh better than going corporate or dealer, by far!

While I only needed a state inspection, my observations with their interactions with customers were…read morefriendly and professional. I didn't observe any customer complaints. The waiting area had comfortable seating, and the decor made it feel welcoming. I would bring my car back for service in the future.

I've been a returning customer here for years, bringing multiple cars in for routine maintenance…read more This was the first time I called with an actual problem -- and it will be my last time calling at all. I phoned to describe the issue with my car. The manager told me to shut the engine off, wait a minute, and restart it. I did, and it didn't work. He then said I'd need to have it towed in. I responded "Oh, okay" -- in a completely normal tone -- and he became rude and hung up on me. I'm not sure what I said to provoke that. Nothing, as far as I can tell. But if a neutral response to bad news is enough to end a phone call, I don't trust this shop to communicate honestly about a repair I can't verify myself. That's the whole basis of the relationship between a customer and a mechanic. I'll be taking my cars elsewhere.

Absolutely the worst experience--avoid this shop at all costs!…read moreMy first visit years ago was awful, and while the owner did make things right, the shop manager was rude and unprofessional then--and nothing has changed. Recently, I had another terrible experience that confirmed I will never return. Three years ago, I paid Tao Auto to replace my timing belt and water pump for the first time. My truck had 322,000 miles at the time. Fast forward to NOW: my truck started making strange noises, so I took it to nearby mechanic. They told me the water pump was leaking and the timing belt needed replacing. So I had my truck towed to my regular mechanic, who said the same thing--and even noted the parts looked like original factory components. That's shocking because I paid Tao Auto for this exact job three years ago! My truck now has 356,000 miles, meaning only about 25,000 miles since the repair. Major repairs like this typically come with an 80,000-mile warranty, so I called Tao Auto. The manager was unbelievably rude and dismissive, repeating that the warranty was only 12 months and insisting they used "good parts." No accountability, no willingness to even inspect the vehicle, nothing. As a paying customer, this is unacceptable. It makes me question whether the work was ever done properly--or done at all. This shop clearly does not value honesty or customer service. The manager's attitude and honesty is the reason my first visit was horrible, and it's the reason I'll never go back. If you care about your vehicle and your money, stay far away from Tao Auto.

They quoted to replace the oil pan gasket on my truck for 500$ which was a good price. They figured…read moreout they quoted the job to low with all the parts that had to be removed to do the job. He told me that it wasn't leaking oil. When I got to the shop there was an oil spot under it.

say this reluctantly but: very horrible service recently…read more I brought in my car in to get assessed for a broken handle, they took the door apart w/o even asking my permission to 'assess' it. and if I didn't go with them then its $240+ to reassemble said door. blunder #1. also they originally had quoted $260 and it jumped to $460 on top of which. congradz you already lost yourselves a loyal customer. the professional thing here to do in this situation is ASK the customer to proceed. this misquote is bc one of their mechanics doesn't know what the hell they're even doing. pricing quotes fluctuates at any given moment. thanks for curing me of ever having considered using you guys in the past. hard lessons learned. if you're reading this try Sturdivant's auto in Chapel Hill instead. they're professional + will try to actually save you time + $$. don't use these guys if you have anything slightly serious unless you've got lots of money to burn.

I am writing to express my deep appreciation for the exceptional service I received at Peak Auto…read more My car had been experiencing frequent engine stalls and cranking issues that occurred regardless of whether the engine was hot, cold, moving, or stationary. This became a significant safety concern when the brakes and steering failed simultaneously. Despite the OBD not registering any codes and the fuel line appearing normal, your team took on the challenge. Even though the intermittent cut-off was difficult to reproduce, your perseverance and meticulousness paid off. After two and a half days of thorough investigation, you identified the crankshaft sensor as the culprit. I am incredibly grateful that you only charged me for the repair cost, essentially donating the extensive diagnostic time and effort. My car is now running smoothly, and more importantly, I no longer worry about being stranded or losing control of the vehicle while driving it. I trust no one else with my car repairs. Thank you for your dedication and professional service.

I recently had the radiator fail on my Subaru Outback. I thought we were done for but John and the…read morestaff at Peak saved the day. One day, new radiator and oil change and AC service back on the road!!! Thank you Peak Auto I'm a solid customer!