Took our vehicle in to check out our lights,..burning out. While in the waiting room..I became very…read moreimpressed with our chosen repair shop. On the phone, our mechanic is honestly explaining to a customer that investing money into the repair is not a good mechanical choice. Better that he seek out another vehicle to purchase. Isn't this the type of mechanic one needs to have, instead of not saying anything? Other mechanics would just take the money, do the repair, and the customer would end up paying in the future for additional costly repairs. We're sticking with these mechanics. Thank you for having honesty and integrity. (5 months ago) They have been great in the past 2 years. They have been honest with us on what is necessary for repairs, personable, and have gone out of their way to help us. I would recommend this establishment.

Outstanding service. Had car towed last second of thurs. Next business day, diagnosed. Fixed in 1/2…read moreof a day. Picked car up with out paying. Shop said to try it out over weekend and bring back if any issues. Pay on Monday if no issues. Had same initial problem 10 min after leaving shop. Took back Friday night. Left over weekend. Prob totally fixed by shop Monday by afternoon. No issues since. Very dependable shop, willing to extend final payment until things were totally fixed. Fast, friendly and reliable. They are a very trustworthy shop. Will not take my cars to any other shop.

I called the shop this past week checking on the type of oil they used in my last oil change. I…read morementioned my oil was little low and I was wanting to use the same type to top it off. The folks in the office told me to just stop by and they would check and add oil if needed. I call that REAL cus service! Thanks to the AJ Team and congratulations on the celebration of your 50th of customer service! Bob R

I called AJ's for a repair to my car and told them the information about the repair, Did not…read morereceive a call back at all! Called back after a few days of not hearing from them and talked to someone else. He said he would relay the information back to the office manager and still have received NO response. DO NOT RECOMMEND! Its been over three weeks!

Cliff is awesome! I go to school at the university across the street and the car I have with me is…read morevery old and finicky. Whenever I have issues (usually it won't start) Cliff's is able to fix it the same day and they always give me a great deal! They go above and beyond to help me out and are very transparent throughout the whole process!

I'm grateful I found this place. Saved hundreds off a brake job a month ago. I'm back again today…read morefor an oil change and check engine light. They take great care of my car, their prices are fair and the they take the time to explain things. I highly recommend this local small business

I have a 1998 GMC truck, very low mileage, but seals get stiff and piddley problems arise. The…read morereplacement parts industry hasn't been holding the line on quality but Certified's mechanics are good at identifying when a bad part comes in. Very thorough repairs, service advisors are civil and explain things carefully, and they will drive you home and pick you up if you don't have an alternate ride. And for a two-bay shop, they were able to take me in very quickly, and did not keep the truck longer than one overnight. Nowadays, EVERY visit to a shop means a bill in high three figures, if not low four figures, and I have no way to calculate comparative economics. Certified is now my go-to repair shop. Preferred over AJ's and definitely over Power GMC.

Certified and I agree, Problem with door was not their…read morefault, went out of their way to fix it.

Wonderful customer service and trustworthy technicians…read more Thoroughly inspected my car and found issues i didn't know about

I would seriously recommend going somewhere else. I came in for an oil change and to have them make…read moresure my headlights are attached correctly because they have been loose in the past. They did not tell me that the inspection comes with any service, nor did they give me the ability to opt out beforehand on the information sheet I filled out. They tried to charge me 300$ for the oil change because my oil cap was stuck on from my last oil change. They told me my headlights were fine, I have had to get out of my car and push them back in to get them working leaving my job at midnight twice since I've left that shop, which is the issue I wanted fixed. They also quoted me 10k for the other damage to my car, which I was already aware of because I PAID for an inspection with another shop. Now, two weeks later, I'm getting new lights on my dash and my car is running horribly, which never happened after my Walmart oil changes (though they got my cap stuck). Everything about this place is sketchy, they WILL damage your car to get you back in the shop, do not trust this business. I will be taking my car somewhere that has some business standards.

Did a great job on my Kia Sedona Got it in and had it…read morefinished in a very timely manner!

My nightmare started last Fri night (11/12/21) when I stayed overnight in NE Salem at a friend's…read morehouse and woke up to find my 1992 Acura Integra STOLEN. I was in shock of course, having never had a car stolen before. I got a call from Salem police two days later saying they found the car. It was impounded so we drove up on Monday afternoon and went to rescue it. I couldn't believe how the thieves sought to destroy my well-loved classic car. I couldn't start it and there was TONS of mud inside the car, under the hood, the back area under the hatchback was smashed along w/ a taillight. I knew I was going to pay for someone else's crime, which sickened me. The tow company recommended Valley Specialist so I had the car towed there that afternoon. Very nice staff, the young woman who runs the front office was so kind, love the sweet mascot they have (dog). I was fearing a big mess and big bill. The next morning I got a call from the shop and the first step was replacing the starter. I approved it. About 2 hrs later I found a receipt that I bought a new starter from a local shop for a new starter. I called the local shop and they called Valley Specialists and told them it was under warranty. I got a call from VS about 1 pm stating the car was working and that seemed to be the only problem w/ the car-mechanically speaking. The starter was swapped out for free and the bill was just $132 for the labor! I was thrilled! Without a doubt.....Valley Specialists are top notch and honest! I will definitely use them if I need them and I'm in the area! THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO EASE MY PAIN!

Went in for an oil change, check on the brake lights and other issues. Friendly, got me in quickly…read moreand helped trouble shoot and do the repairs quickly and was reasonably priced. I am having more work done on my vehicle and look forward to get my car on top shape.

I would give 0 stars if possible. I was very disappointed with the service I received. I had my…read moreRange Rover towed there because it would not start. Instead of just checking the battery first thing, I guess they spent a lot of time "diagnosing" the problem and then advised that it needed a new battery, so they did that; most expensive battery replacement I've ever had. Then they advised me that there was a problem with air suspension system and should they look at that. Even though I had already been hit hard by battery replacement, I thought as long as it was in shop, go ahead. THEY DID NOT ADVISE ME THAT THEY HAVE LIMITED EQUIPMENT FOR AN ACTUAL FIX ON A RANGE ROVER AIR SUSPENSION, but went ahead and did the diagnostics on that anyway. The end result was that they determined they COULD'NT ACTUALLY FIX THE SUSPENSION PROBLEM DUE TO NOT HAVING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT"!!!, but charged me yet more for that, so basically, I spent a whopping $557.33 for what turned out to be a simple battery replacement!!! I ended up taking it to P&M Automotive, where I was treated right and they fixed the issue for a fair price. I AM AN ELDERLY WOMAN (already a bad combination to take a car in for repair) AND I WOULD CAUTION ANYONE THINKING THAT HAROLD'S QUALITY AUTO WILL BE FAIR, ETHICAL, AND HONEST WITH YOU, THINK AGAIN, BECAUSE THAT DEFINITELY WAS NOT MY EXPERIENCE THERE.

I recently had my turbo go out & they were able to get my car serviced in a timely manner. My turn…read morearound time was quick and their communication along the way was very efficient. They also addressed a wheel bearing issue they could take care for me- which was an already known issue to me, but I wasn't certain if they were able to resolve it during the same appointment. Between the diagnosis of my turbo & wheel bearing, ordering & delivery process of the parts, and service, I got my car within 2 days. They were absolutely great & transparent about anything they came across or might have issues with that may change the estimate. I was very pleased with their customer service, ability to provide proper care to my car, and their mechanic who did all of the work. They were absolutely amazing & I would trust them with any future services I get with my car. I couldn't recommend them any more ! Thank you guys !!

I am updating this review to address the owner's response. My original review stated facts directly…read morefrom the invoice, which remains attached for anyone to read. 1. The "Air Box Repair" & Filter Charge: The owner claims the $101 was to "repair damage to the air box." As line item #5 on my receipt clearly shows, I was charged $25.91 for the filter, $26.00 for two metal clips, and $49.50 in labor strictly described as "Remove & Replace Engine Air Filter Element." Snapping on two clips during a routine filter change does not justify $101 total, nor does the receipt list any actual repair labor for the box itself. 2. Inaccurate Claims About My Review: Brake Inspection: The owner accused me of "fraud" regarding an $80 inspection charge. I explicitly acknowledged that "While they didn't charge for the brake inspection itself, the overall experience left a bad taste in my mouth." I acknowledge the $0 charge on that specific line item. Caliper vs. Total Brake Cost: The owner claimed I said calipers were $900. I never said that. I stated the total brake repairs came out to over $900--which is accurate, as the front disc brakes ($842.24) and rear drum service ($132.00) totaled $974.24. My review explicitly stated the calipers themselves were "almost $250" ($124.14 x 2 = $248.28), which is accurate to the penny. 3. Unclear Communication on Calipers: Replacing calipers isn't routine maintenance for standard brake wear; it's a major component replacement. Check with any reputable shop and they will agree. Replacing them without clearly explaining why the original calipers had failed--rather than just servicing pads and rotors--lacks basic transparency. Bottom Line: Instead of addressing legitimate concerns over high labor rates ($274 to change a single serpentine belt, $49.50 labor for an air filter element), the owner chose to misquote my original review and throw around baseless accusations. Please ask yourself if being accused of fraud is what you want as a customer before you do business with anyone. Buyer Beware: Take my situation as an example of the response you can expect from this shop if you express honest dissatisfaction. I stand by my experience and my invoice. Please review the attached image of the bill and decide for yourself.