Great experience, I'll be coming back for sure. They got me in the next day to look at my car and…read moreeven fixed it before I had to go to work (not that I was relying on that, but it was a great surprise). Everyone who works here was nice and helpful, even appreciated the other customers that were waiting. Great vibe, definitely bring your car here. Also very fair pricing!!

I brought in my car for repairs, and I was concerned that the damage done would be astronomical…read more I'm grateful to say that the experts and staff at College Street Motors are an experienced and wise team, because my fears delayed me from getting the new tires I needed. I had driven on a flat, and if you're unaware, this can rapidly degrade the quality of your drive. You can wear a CB joint, your axel, or your rotor, if I recall, and too much wear on these can do immense damage to your car's future. I had replaced two of my tires and still felt a wobble. How could it be the tires, I thought? This is why College Street Motors' experience comes into play. The car might as well be a multi-piece orchestra, with brake drums, piston percussion, and wheel woodwinds. I don't intend to go over the top with this metaphor, because it sounds like a bunch of noise and shaking for me. The mechanic left me a very detailed note, describing how there was nothing more discernible than the loud noise coming from the tires I had yet to replace. No wobbling due to damage to other parts of the car. Plus, I believe they warranty their work, maybe I'm just thinking of my AAA membership. After my tires were replaced, I was relieved at how right they were. As internal combustion engine drivetrain cars are complex, so are electrical cars in their own way. It's a world I have yet to get into, or may never dig deep enough to really gain a foothold of experience. Luckily, there're mechanics just down the street for me that took only a bit of time to diagnose the problem, find a tire match for the ones I had just gotten new, and then both install and balance. I bet their experience pays dividends to other customers, too, who are hoping to make sense of a new problem with little labor and diagnostics. Thank you all, even the pickup with your front desk team was pleasant.

I love the fella at the desk -I didn't catch his name (tall and full build-was this Ernie?). He…read morewas soooooo helpful and honest. Honest is a wonderful characteristic in a car mechanic. I'm considering them my car mechanic from now on, and I am voting for buyers choice Re: repairs that is currently in the ballot. Yay Ernie's Garage!! Eileen Ball, new resident to Northampton

Years of reliable and thorough service by helpful employées and Ernie's decades long oversightread more

My water pump died during a recent trip to Western MA and Veryl's got me back on the road very…read morequickly at a fair price. Their garage and property are well maintained and professional and should be a model for other repair shops. I would not hesitate to bring my vehicle back to Veryl's for service!

I have been a customer for over 40 years. Every service, from inspections to oil changes , brake…read moreservices, and more have been done with nothing but professionalism and honesty. I have no problem recommending them for any service.

Been taking my car to ARC guys for years but never has it been more helpful then this past year…read morewhen my Subaru cross the hundred thousand mile mark. If you haven't gone to ARC before and you need to know these guys are old school and will do whatever they can to patch your car together on a budget while educating customers on what you need to do for maintenance to make it last as long as possible. My mechanic John probably doesn't want to it advertised because I get the feeling he doesn't really LOVE fussing with my car these days but I have to say it anyway...Today he put some space-age material on my ancient exhaust and got it to pass inspection when we never thought it would. They bought me another year in this old car. Thanks guys!!

Went the extra mile, kindly sealed underbody spots for free, and knew what he was talking about…read morefrom lengthy experience w hybrid cars. Did an honest inspection and evaluation of a used car. Didn't make me feel dumb or uncomfortable in any way, he as very educational, easy going, and kind. I will definitely b back.

Scheduled an oil change and tire rotation 5 days in advance. I provided the year, make and model…read moreof my car. I scheduled the appt for 8am and arrived on time. My car was brought in right away and after an hour and 45 minutes I asked if it was going to be much longer. This is when I was informed that they did not have the correct filter. I ask how long it was going to take to have it delivered and they said it was only a few minutes longer. There was no apology for their oversight on not confirming that they had the correct parts needed and no discount for my inconvenience for having to wait. I was a 1st time customer. The service for a full synthetic oil change and tire rotation including tax was 105.97. I chose to support a local shop instead of a chain with thoughts that I would be supporting a small business and getting customer service that generally goes along with a privately owned company that wants to maintains a great reputation.

I am a busy person, attending graduate school while working full time in Boston. On the way out to…read moreBelchertown to visit my girlfriend for the weekend, my car vibrated so intensely I didn't feel safe. I was stuck in town until I could get it fixed. I called Tilton Automotive first thing Monday morning and asked if I could be seen as soon as possible. Although they said they were busy, they made time and scheduled me to come check out my car because they understood my urgency. They were caring, honest, and professional. I felt like I was treated respectfully. They identified the issue with my front axel, and in the very same day, obtained the parts, performed the repair, and called me back before end of business! I was even shown the failed parts to confirm the necessity of the repair. My car feels better than ever, and I was able to get back to my crazy schedule with minimum impact. The team at Tilton, especially Fred, was the best! True lifesavers and real professionals that care for the customer at fair prices.

I can't say enough good things about Andy and his crew. My family has been taking our cars there…read morefor years and they are always straightforward--telling us when they can fix something and when we need to go elsewhere. They are honest too. When I brought my car in for a recent A/C leak into my front passenger floorboard caused by clogged tubing, they fixed it and didn't charge me. Andy told me that he didn't want to nickel and dime me for an easy fix. They are fast and trustworthy. Highly recommend.

Please don't go to this place for car inspection. In my experience, they look for very minor issues…read morethat are not truly safety-related. Last year, they failed my car because of old windshield wipers. I gave them another chance this year because they are close to my home, but they failed me again because of a loose front plate. I had it screwed back in and returned, but they still said it was not drilled properly. I then went to another inspection shop with the car in the exact same condition, and it passed without any issue. This place wasted my time and money. It feels like they are focused on finding small reasons to fail inspections and push minor repair fees. I will not be going back, and I'll be telling my family and friends to avoid this shop.

If you like good customer service, look further. This place is a poorly run dump. I went to have my…read morecar inspected. First, the building is a mess, and the entrance is not very clear. I went in and was told to park in front of the last garage, where a guy would meet me. After waiting several minutes, a guy came out and told me to move my car, so I moved it to a parking spot, if you can call it that, since there was about 30 square feet of puddle. The guy hovered right next to my door as I got out, and then he got in without saying anything. I asked, "How long will it take?" and heard the response, "Five! Thirty-five!" I said, "So, five minutes, or 35 minutes?" And he said, "Five minutes!" So I said, "Okay, I'll be back in a bit then, going to go across the street." What happened next was like a scene out of a bad movie. The guy just kept shouting "35!" at me, like half a dozen times, while I said, "Yeah, I know, it's $35." "35!" "I will pay you when I get back." "35!" "Do you mean you want the money now? I don't have any cash. I have a card. I can just pay you in a few minutes when you're done." "35!" "I have never been asked to pay upfront for a car inspection before, is that what you're asking?" "35!" "I don't have cash on me." Finally, a full sentence. "You said you had a card, just give it to me now." I am not about to give my card to this guy, who looks and acts like he's drunk and clearly isn't carrying a card reader. I'm starting to wonder if he even really works there. So I say, "Look, I have never been asked to pay upfront for a car inspection before. I can pay you when I get back in a few minutes, because it's not like I am going to go anywhere: you do have my car. Or I can just take my business someplace else." Instead of responding, he just gets out of my car and walks away. So I go back in the front and ask if this is how they run their business, and the guy at the desk says, "Well I told you you needed $35." (No, he didn't.) I told him that the other guy had poor communication skills, and explained that I don't care if I have to pay upfront when it is clearly communicated in a way reflective of good customer service, and not just shouted at me repetitively in a way that isn't clear. At this point, the other guy comes out and starts shouting at me again, saying he usually says "35" three times, but this time said it five time, implying that I must be an idiot for not understanding what his neanderthal-like method of single word communication meant. I let them know that they needed to improve their communication skills and customer service and that I would be taking my business someplace else, and I left.

One of the most unprofessional places I have ever been. I drove in to get some gas and the female…read moreattendant berated me for wasting her time for such a small amount of money. This is not the first time her, or another attendant has been rude to me. It will be the last though. My wife has also been given poor service from this trash heap. No rating is low enough for this place. Since I have to though....

I've been coming here for years. Always a good experience here. They never try to sell you a…read moreservice you don't need. It's easy to make an appointment. They'll often squeeze you in, if they can. Russ, at the front desk, is always nice and helpful. Even though I live over an hour away now, I still try to get my car serviced here.

From my first contact to discuss options, to completed service, staff were welcoming, professional…read moreand knowledgable. Delivered as promised. Real customer service!