Ragusas's Automotive is one of those local family owned businesses that you feel great about recommending to others! It's been in business at the corner of Government and Eugene for decades, and the folks in the neighborhood all have stories to tell about how they helped them out, gave them a honest appraisal of a situation, or other positive experiences. They explain things to you in detail, and where appropriate, give you options. Their pricing is fair, especially as they aren't trying to upsell you on services you might not need. The Ragusa's run a business that thrives on honesty and fairness, and sadly that is pretty rare in the automotive service industry. They also are supporters of the Mid-City community, and that's something you want to see in your local businesses. read more

Ragusa's Automotive - This is the place! - Auto Repair Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My car was making this awful grinding noise so I took it here. I was so pleased with their quick service, and the price was fair. Turns out that the mechanic I trusted 3 months ago to replace my brake pads didn't. Glad that the team at Ragusa's were able to replace the brake pads and prevent further damage. Blaze, you have just earned a lifetime customer. read more

Best experience ever. Took my 2016 Honda CRV there for repairs not only were the repairs done quickly. I can truly say that my vehicle is running so much better. I would recommend them to every one I know. Excellent service with proven results. read more

Blaze and Kathy were so helpful. They stand behind their work and are honest and trustworthy.

Ragusa's is the best. I've gone to them for years and just had another great experience. They replaced my battery within an hour. They're friendly, affordable, and efficient and we are lucky to have them in Mid-City! read more

Constant contact with the shop. Always called to let me know price and changes before starting work on vehicle. Gave me as much help as possible. Talked to me with understanding and educated me on effects of vehicle. Usually called back within 2-3 days. Had to return my truck bc my truck is wonky but still gave all help available. Only charged for what I asked. Will be returning for future repairs read more

Ragusa's has been my mechanic for almost two years now and they really are the best. As a woman, I have had some really negative experiences with mechanics and car salesmen alike - just men who think they know more than me about cars and can talk down to me about it - but I always get treated respectfully here. They never overcharge me either. This is an honest business, 100%. They take their work very seriously and will only do the best work on your vehicle. I know this because they explain everything which I really appreciate. Philip, who's usually behind the counter, is so kind, explains everything, gives me a great deal and excellent service, and is so wonderful. I recommend Ragusa's to everyone, they're the best. UPDATE: I took my new car to Ragusas for a buyers check before I bought it to make sure everything was up to snuff. SO glad I did. Philip worked on my car to check everything out and actually took me into the shop to show me specifically what he was talking about, which I so appreciated. He let me take photos of the undercarriage because the car took some damage from a previous owner that I had to know about. Because I got such a thorough explanation from Philip and got to actually see it and take photos, I was well prepared when I went back to the dealer. They of course tried to deny and deny everything but took me seriously when I showed them the photos. Philip helped me get a way better deal on my car by doing this -- that's the power of a buyers check and a GOOD, THOROUGH, HONEST mechanic!! I appreciate him and Ragusa's so much for their commitment to good service and helping their customers through and through. 6 star review, honestly. read more

My engine light came on, and truck had trouble starting. They checked it and determined that the fuel pump was bad, and was still under warranty, so sent me back to the dealer. Super honest, and very helpful. Also supporters of public radio. I had an oil change there with a previous vehicle and they did a great job. read more

Great service and excellent work. Had to get my car checked a few times for an oil change and tire rotation. The guys here are always quick and speedy. read more

I drove up with a handful of minor problems and was helped immediately by Blaze Ragusa. He has a full lot, but he gives you time to explain your problems and doesn't make you feel like an inconvenience. Within a few minutes he had my emissions light turned off and explained the problem to me. I had a pesky check tires light that was coming on and his team checked all my tires, even my spare! Good thing they did because it was at 30 psi vs the 60psi it is meant to be at! I had work to do and we couldn't seem to figure the light out so he suggested I come back in the afternoon for my oil change and a solution to the light. Back at 2pm he rotated my tires, changed my oil, checked the fluids, and took an old battery of my hands. AND FIXED THE TIRE LIGHT! I'll be back again for sure! Very reasonable pricing and very kind good work! read more

Pulled in during a rainstorm with a flat tire. They fixed it immediately, I was so thankful! Very kind and courteous service!

My son goes to LSU and has his rather old Ford Explorer down there. I got the Ragusa name off of the CarTalk website. I was looking for a shop like the one I have back here in PA; one that figures out problems and does only the work necessary. My son has been to Ragusa's several times for repairs and tire installations and they have treated him very well. I have been very happy with their performance and honesty and recommend them. read more

This place is a rip off. They charge a $95 diagnostic fee to read a basic OBII fault code, charged me $115 on top of that to switch out an easy spark plug and ignition coil (15 minutes max), and then put in a new battery I didn't ask for or need. When I politely asked him to explain some of the charges he quickly became rude and defensive, basically throwing a temper tantrum and walking out of the room. I just asked him to explain it. Avoid. read more

My girlfriend's pickup truck broke down at the CVS down the street from Ragusa's. It's a 92 Toyota pickup and the clutch went out so we couldn't get it in gear. Before calling a tow truck I drove my car to Ragusa's and talked to Blaise (Ragusa). He said we probably didn't need a tow truck and offered to ride with me to go check it out. Blaise managed to get the truck in gear and drive it to the shop where they replaced the slave cylinder and fluid the next day. Elaine, the receptionist, called before they started any work to let us know the cost which was very reasonable. I would definitely return to Ragusa's for any of my car repairs. read more

Fantastic customer service. Had a small nail in my back tire - came by and it was taken care of super fast.

Drove up with no appointment- needed a battery check up - very friendly reception - excellent service - very fair price Definitely recommend these folks for all your automotive needs. read more

I have a 2000 honda accord that had been having trouble with oil leakage. I am on disability so income is low. I do not want a hand out. Just want to be treated with respect not looked down on because i am poor. Mr ragusa would not engage in conversation with me at all. I tried to talk to him about my car and see if a reasonable solution could be made but he was so busy talking to the "rich people" that he brushed me to the side. When they left we were alone and he did the same thing. I never told him that i was on a budget. Someone posted on the neighbor site that they "gave" her a free estimate and helped her. She drove a nice volvo. I hope he sees this. read more

These people are amazing. They saw me immediately and were kind and took care of my car! Great service here

These guys are the best! No one likes to get their cars repaired, waiting, nor pay the money, but realistically these things happen. My AC went out which is never fun in Louisiana. I knew it would would not be cheap, but it was reasonable for the work that was done. I would recommend Ragusa's to everyone. THANKS BLAZE RAGUSA! read more

Blaize is a great guy. He's honest and knowledgeable about imports. He's been working on my Volvo S80 for years. He's trustworthy and careful about repairs, and will warn you about potential problems in the future. I've been relying on him for years, and am thankful he's in my neighborhood, because I'd drive out of my way to use him -- that's how much I trust him. -- Mary T. Chappuis read more

Took my 4Runner here to have a badly stripped bolt on my skid plate removed (thanks Benny's oil change) and Blaze Ragusa himself was able to get it off and put a new one in place for no charge. Blaze (owner) and Philip at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. I will be coming back to Ragusa's for any future repairs! read more

Pro's: I appreciate that I interacted with the owner, Mr. Ragusa, and that he correctly diagnosed a big problem I didn't even realize I had (broken engine mount) and fixed it for a reasonable price. This place seems like a good community member, sometimes participating in White Light Nights, keeping a nice, clean premises, and displaying cool old cars. Con's: I've used this place twice and I'll tell you about both. First time: About three years ago, I took my 2003 Passat in to be checked before a road trip. Ragusa's diagnosed and fixed my broken engine mount for a reasonable price. It drove much better afterward! On the way home, about 1/4 mile from the shop, my tailpipe started dragging. I went back and asked them to fix it- it seemed a reasonable guess that it had been dislodged while they were working on the car. Mr. Ragusa declined to fix it. I'm really not sure whether that's reasonable or not. He did set me up with his buddy at a muffler shop on Florida, who fixed the muffler for what Mr. Ragusa told me was a good price. Yes, the muffler was 8 years old, so I'm not sure that they should have paid for fixing it. But I would have appreciated some acknowledgment that I'm not crazy for connecting the work under the car with the muffler breaking 10 minutes later. Second time: About two years ago, Ragusa's fixed something under the hood: I really don't remember what- and that may make this review less credible- it's up to you. A month afterwards, I heard something rattling, so I lifted the hood. A couple plastic tanks were just sitting there, unattached! Like they had been disconnected from their mounts, twisted aside while still attached to thier hoses, and set down out of the way for mechanics to work on what was beneath, and then never reattached! I secured them myself. I didn't go back to give them a chance to fix it, because it had been a month and because of my previous problem about the muffler. I don't know if it's fair or not for me to write a review without having given them a chance to fix it, but that's what happened. Ok, fast-forward 2 years: I recently had a tail light problem that turned out (with the help of a different shop) to be related to some melted wires until the hood. A wiring harness was sitting too close to something hot. Was this the fault of VW's engineers, or was it another thing that Ragusa's Automotive didn't correctly secure? I don't know. But here's what I do know: they didn't acknowledge that the muffler broke on their watch, and they definitely left tanks loose. One of these was Mr. Ragusa himself and the other was (I presume) an employee who should have double-checked. All in all, this is not terrible: they were honest and respectful and on time and not overpriced and they fixed the problems I brought the car in for. But since they twice caused additional problems, I'll probably choose a different shop from now on. read more

Honest and Reasonable - I took my 1998 Buick to Ragussa's for 6 years. I was always impressed with how honest Mr. Ragussa was about problems and giving an opinion on whether you really needed to address something. I always found his prices reasonable and he really went the extra distance to make sure repairs were done in a reasonable time. I highly recommend them. read more

Poor customer service...ruined my morning with the nasty attitudes. You guys should be more observant and extend a warm welcome to all your customers. read more

Just brought my jeep in for a nail in the tire, they fixed it on the spot, and didn't charge a dime. This is what great customer service looks like! Thanks Ragusa! Highly recommend. read more

Blaze is my "go to guy" when my car needs help. Always competent and honest. So glad he is close by!

If you want personal & friendly attention for your car, this is the place. Prices are always competitive with other mechanic shops. If Blaze Ragusa can't fix your car, he'll give you a referral for the best local shops handling specialty jobs, like transmission repair or body work. He also gives you a complete rundown on what is necessary & how much it will cost to fix your car, before the work begins. If you're on a tight budget, like me, he'll work with you to spread out the repairs, as you can afford to do them. Ragusa's also stocks batteries & tires. While you wait (optional, of course), Blaze offers free coffee & local TV or a good magazine. He'll even drive you to work in the morning, if it's not too far. read more