We took a vehicle here to get inspected and didn't realize a tire was needed. Kyle and Jagger went…read moreout of their way to ensure that everything was done on the vehicle and assisted in getting all the supplies needed. They are knowledgeable, kind and went out of their way to help us!

March 2015 - The staff and mechanics that work at the Lube Center on 4th Street are the best in all…read moreof Salem - I should know as I have lived in Salem for the last 25 years and I am a "car guy". The employees are all intelligent, professional and well trained. I have taken several vehicles to them for oil changes and for VA state inspections. I completely trust them with my 2004 BMW M3 and my wife's 2005 BMW 530i and our FJ Cruiser. I also take my motorcycles there for inspections. They are always very careful and thoughtful about the work they perform. Their prices are fair and reasonable and they work quickly. They do not use high pressure sales tactics (like other Salem oil change places) to sell new wipers, air filters, etc. I really like this shop and the friendly, honest people that work there. Featuring Pennzoil products, I use full synthetic in my cars. Highly recommended!

had my oil changed there back in Jul, upon changing it myself this week I discovered that there…read morewasn't a crush washer or any washer on the oil drain plug which caused a small leak. When inspecting the bolt and the pan I found that both were stripped beyond repair. due to negligence or incompetence I now have to replace my whole pan. thanks!

I would've said they were fine before today. Didn't call when my car was ready, which would've been…read moreannoying if nothing else- but it actually meant it was left it unlocked, across the street, not even with a camera on it, ALL DAY LONG. casually told the key was in the car after I paid. They're worthless

I have been going to Porter's Automotive for years now and they are the sweetest, most honest and…read morecaring people! They take genuine care with making sure the vehicles they are brought are up to standards and safe. Mr. Porter is always so kind when my dad and I bring our cars in and they are genuinely wonderful people! I highly recommend them anywhere! Thank you, Mr. Porter and Porter's Automotive for all your kindness and care towards your customers and their vehicles! You are forever appreciated!

Traveling when had trouble with my car. They fixed my problem and got me back on the road. Highly…read morerecommend! Friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Wish they were in my town!

This place is terrible. my car was in the shop for 3 months. Transmission getting replaced. The has…read moreto send work to other shops to do his repairs. Also, he has to get someone else to calibrate the replacement transmission. After getting the vehicle back a month later, it starts making a whining noise. I read up and it says it possibly low transmission fluid. I check the dip stick and it doesn't even show up on the dip stick. I have to add 3 quarts of transmission fluid. A few days later, my AC does not work. I take it to another shop and they tell me carrier bearing housing is missing. Likely from when they replaced the transmission, they didn't put this back on. I would highly suggest not using this place.

Great shop with the owner going out of his way to help. Took my car in spur of the moment brought…read moreit back and he and his other mechanic put it on the lift and diagnosed the problem and will be repairing it next week. Fair and honest and so helpful. Thank you Sam.

Terrible ways of doing things. While they may seem to have good customer service, they don't honor…read moretheir tire rotations when you buy tires from them. Brought old car in and asked for the free tire rotation where it's done X number of miles, and the person prescreens you with a question "are you here just for a tire rotation today?" While he inspects the tires, later returns and says he can't because there's a check engine light on - which has nothing to do with rotation of tires, and i had to go elsewhere to rotate the tires. Number of miles already hit for their service, bought tires from them and was in their system, but it's an unscrupulous way to deny you your tire rotation service, and it was the 2nd time that i had a rotation with them, guess the first is to lure you in. Terrible business that doesn't honor rotations when they feel like it, when you get this treatment then you'll know, until then you may think they're good and experts. No, experts and professionals do not act like this. But while they check you in by inspecting your vehicle, they act like they're going to do the included service with your tire rotation, but they ask prescreening questions during the so called chit chat in the beginning. Tire rotations for an old car have nothing to do with a check engine light. They told me come back in maybe a few months we can't do it today until that check engine light is cleared. Big red flag, this business has gone downhill.

What can I say? Thanks much Mr. Al B., Ms. Shell, and Mr. Kelley. The business is solid, the…read morepeople therein are good. What else is there to say? I purchased a set of new tires, an oil change, and a vehicle inspection sticker.

very terrible customer service. they accepted my vehicle (05 6.0 powerstroke) and knew absolutely…read morenothing about it and should have no business accepting vehicles in that category. They had my for over a only one hour and wanted me to replace something absolutely absurd. My had a crank no issue and they called me multiple times after me requesting them look at it their answer was my brake module. After doing further research just on Google and calling multiple other diesel shops they could assure me that was not the issue after telling them to not touch my vehicle any further and I will pay for service and pick up my key very next day. once I got there the next day, their customer service was very crappy and pissed poor attitudes When I wanted to know what I was paying for when they told me false accusations on the problem I still had to pay the most expensive hourly rate for They me over $150 and in my personal opinion, I not paid over 50 for just a simple diagnosing which was the wrong information to begin with. Lastly, but not least the part they wanted me to replace well over $1000 so keep in mind what I saved and whomever could save on using ou another service shop...

I would like to start by saying we are loyal customers of BRTA, we have referred several family and…read morefriends to this location. Up until this last visit, we have been nothing but pleased. We brought our car in for a brake issue. While working on the brakes, they told us it needed a steering repair and new tires. We picked up the car and scheduled a time for the steering repair. The repair was supposed to take a coupls of days, they had the car for several weeks. I left a message for them to quote me tires while they had it, so we could possibly get they done while it was there. There seems to have been a change in front desk staff, the previous guy was also super friendly and helpful. The new person acts like he's miserable every time you call. He stated he didn't get my message but could work up a quote for tires. I didn't get the quote until I called to pay for the steering repair. We found cheaper tires somewhere else, had them delivered to the shop and scheduled a third visit in a month. The front desk person told us to bring it back the following Monday at 11 and they would put the tires on. While I was on the pone with him I told him the brake light has been on ever since they fixed the brakes, the power washing fluid container has also been leaking since they repared the steering. My husband took it in at 11, as requested and was told they thought we were going to drop it off. The front desk guy went to the back and talk to the garage staff, my husband could hear him cursing and complaining about us bringing the car in and not dropping it off. Then, my husband mentioned the brake light and he said we'd have to make another appointment. Our car has been in the garage for nearly a month and still is not completely fix. Every time we call to ask a questions, the guy at the front desk has an attitude of he doesn't want to speack to anyone, and our questions are not answered. I have never experienced this at this garage, but it is enough that we are considering a new gagrage.