Somerset Service Center

(5 reviews)

I came here on a recommendation from a friend. I'm so happy I did. My jeep wouldn't start even…read moreafter getting jumped, and I had to have it towed to Chino's auto repair. When I arrived Chino greeted me. He was extremely friendly and upbeat along with his staff. I told him what was going on with my jeep and he put it on the lift, then after trying a couple things, he told me that I needed to replace my entire fuel pump. I left my vehicle there, and an hour and a half later my jeep was completely fixed as promised. I gave him very little notice. I thought this would take a long time to fix because my gas tank had to be removed in order to get to the fuel pump. They can get parts very easily and they also buy and sell auction cars for a really good price along with fixing mufflers, shocks, breaks, radiators, starters and tires etc. I called chino on my way home because I saw a battery light go on. Chino wanted me to be completely satisfied and he drove to my house and reset the light with a machine. I consider that great service! Chino's Auto Repair is located across the street from the Plainfield Train Station and is on 4th Street. There isn't a lot of parking so it's best to call before you come. I am very satisfied with the job that was done. Chino's prices are very fair...If I ever need more work done on my jeep I won't hesitate to return....

Chino is an excellent mechanic and I would recommend him for almost any repair. He is accommodating…read moreand works quickly to finish the job. Vince L

Mavis Discount Tire

3.7

(18 reviews)

Stopped in here because one of my front passenger tires were getting low And I had them look at it…read more They found the nail in the tire fixed it up super quick I was in and out in matter of a half an hour. This is one of the better experiences I've had at any Mavis

Beware, $47.97 to Just Plug a tire! I Asked why the cost was…read more2X cost 2 yrs ago, they said the price went up.....

Flathouse Tires

3.1

(59 reviews)

I got new tires from here in May 2025. Tread life was 70k miles. Well, I am back just shy of a…read morecomplete 12 months. And the tires now have 66,000 miles on them (yup 66k in one year). And the only reason they are being changed is because one of the tires have a bubble in it. And I'm not one to replace 1 or 2 tires kinda guy. I got to do all 4. They don't have the exact same tires. But they have 4 that's a step up on quietness and comfort. So for a couple extra dollars. It works for me. It's a tire joint so I don't expect super clean sitting area. But the waiting room will do to keep our the cold. I like that they are thorough in the job they do. They back their work and they got very good prices. They sell custom rims alone and sets rims & tires. What is not in stick can be ordered in few days. Definitely I'm keeping this place as my tire shop

I drive 3 hrs one way to purchase a tire that was listed online , paid for it picked it up…read moreAnd took it to a reputable shop to have it installed and they found a leak in the side wall. I called the shop To report the issue and was told it was sold in as is condition and there was no express or implied guarantee. The tire was very reasonably priced which is why I drove the distance . When I called to inform them the tire had a hole in the side wall I was told to bring it down they would patch it . I was led to believe the tire was in good shape and was checked out before listing online . They accused the shop I took it too to have it installed on damaging it . These individuals treated me like I was diet and made no attempt to correct the issue I do not recommend this place to anyone and advise extreme caution when dealing with them My course now is contacting the attorney generals office and filing a complaint with the consumer affairs division The BBB And writing as many reviews as possible Altogether I invested 6 hours of travel time and was told very simply I am stupid and what I think doesn't matter I have been in buisness for 30plus years and I could never get away with treating my customers like this . This company needs too learn to appreciate their customers and how to be respectful Do not belive a word they say

Hoffman Tire

4.4

(7 reviews)

I will say excellent service nice guys but when I ask them how much is it to patch up my tire,…read more one tire they couldn't tell me then I feel because I'm a woman they took advantage of me asking me what type of truck it is and what year it is does it matter what type of truck or year A patch is a patch that's why I'm giving them one star! I payed $35

Excellent, friendly service and great prices. Can usually get you in quick. They maintain all my…read morevehicles tirewise.

Midas

4.0

(26 reviews)

This morning I called here worried about my wind shield wipers to schedule for Friday. The manager…read moreEddie heard the panic in my voice and made room for me to come in today, to avoid possible rain before Friday and I'm glad I did. Eddie was compassionate, honest and did not haggle me for anything "extra" to be done, which was a relief as a lady thats been haggled by mechanics before. My wipers were changed within 15 minutes and the young man that did the service was A-1! Also, the value and cost was fantastic and the wipers are working great. Definetly will be going back to this Midas. Eddie, thanks for your kindness and professionalism.

I contacted Midas of North Plainfield for information about completing a diagnostic on my car after…read morethe flash flood. The person I spoke to actually listened and assisted in guiding me in the right direction. He even suggested another company that would possibly be of better assistance. As a woman I appreciate the honesty of that mechanic. Thanks again for your assistance.

Scotty's Tire Service

(3 reviews)

We had such an excellent experience today with Scotty's Tire Service. We needed tires ASAP for our…read moredaughter's car. Scotty gave us several options, didn't push or upsell, and replaced all 4 tires on the same day. He was kind, knowledgeable, and professional. He managed to do all this two days before Thanksgiving. I would recommend Sctty's Tire Service to anyone.

Had 2 cars done here for new tires in the last 2 years. Scott is very attentive, responds to text…read moremsgs and very personable. The work speaks for itself, fast, reliable and well done. Scott presented me with different tire options and worked within my budget. I drove all the way from Jersey City and it's totally worth the trip for the awesome service.

Mavis Discount Tire

3.0

(48 reviews)

I work a few miles away, right off of 22, and I had a tire that was not keeping air. I came in at…read more7:45 am, they open at 8 am, but they took me early and they discovered a nail in my back right tire. In an hour they were able to patch the hole and repair my tire. For 30 bucks, you can not beat that deal. Keep up the great work guys.

Bought 2 new tires, a wheel alignment and struts replaced. It took a little longer to complete and…read morehad to pick up the next day. Great setvice !

Cooper Brothers Tire & Automotive

4.3

(12 reviews)

I have been dealing with Cooper Bros for years and ready to purchase new tires. I have been trying…read moreto reach them for a few weeks but have not been able to. They reduced their hours and don't return voicemails or emails. Not sure what's going on.

Cooper Bros is amazing! I've only been serviced by one…read moremechanic- his name is Jason! Always friendly, affordable and honest! Convenient location right next to rt 22! I will always recommend to take your car to Cooper Bros for any of your car maintenance needs! go!!!

Gino's Truck Tire and Maintenance

(1 review)

Outstanding service, from my visit to set the appointment to the actual service itself. The job was…read moredone in 20 mins. Outstanding company to deal with!!!!!

Safe & Save Automotive

(28 reviews)

Good guys and good mechanics and fair prices. I trust them and wish I had found them sooner.read more

Thanks to Save and Safe for keeping my car running strong for the last 7 years. I've been wanting…read moreto replace this 2004 MDX but the Truong brothers at Save and Safe have kept this SUV alive and well.

Safe & Save Automotive

(28 reviews)

Good guys and good mechanics and fair prices. I trust them and wish I had found them sooner.read more

Salvatore Automotive Service

(5 reviews)

Very helpful with my tire pressure issue. Didn't even charge for the air or assistance.read more

I had an excellent experience here getting my NJ State Inspection done for 2 of my cars. Working…read morewith John Jr. was such a pleasant experience. He is honest, courteous, efficient, and super-friendly. I got there at my scheduled appointment time and my cars were taken right away by John Jr. and finished in under 30 min each. I will gladly return again to get my cars inspected there to support this wonderful local, small business. I will also consider them the next time I need a mechanic. Highly Recommended!!

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3.3

(42 reviews)

RSW Sets the Standard for European Auto Repair…read more I can't say enough great things about RSW! They did an outstanding job repairing my BMW -- truly first-class service from start to finish. The entire team is attentive, professional, and quick to respond. Derek kept me updated every step of the way with clear, thorough communication and accurate estimates (no surprises, which I really appreciated). Their guest lounge is also the nicest I've ever experienced at any auto repair shop -- spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. RSW sets the bar high for quality, integrity, and customer care. Highly recommend them to any European car owner!

Horrible, awful experience with RSW! This is a long review, but I wanted to provide enough details…read moreto show how bad of a business this is. I went in for an AC fix (no cold air). I told them upfront that I had already recharged the refrigerant. They charged me $400 to diagnose the AC issue by vacuuming and recharging the refrigerant, despite me telling them I had already done so. Their "master technician" said that the AC compressor had melted on the inside, and that I needed the compressor, condenser, and evaporator all replaced for almost $5000. They said they also found a coolant leak, and replaced the coolant expansion tank for the high-temperature circuit. After replacing that expansion tank, they say they ran a pressure test, which showed a new leak that is, and I quote, "gushing coolant". They wanted to charge $1600 now to replace the radiator. I tell them not to do any more work (they had only recharged the AC system and replaced the coolant expansion tank at this point), and that I would be taking the car home as-is. I was warned that I "wouldn't be able to make it down the road without overheating and potentially destroying my engine". They made me sign an "unsafe vehicle" waiver. I turned the car on, saw no leak, and drove home just fine. The temperature did not deviate from normal. At home, I saw that not only was the high-temp expansion tank full of coolant, but they overfilled it. I drained it to the appropriate level, ran the car for a bit, and again found no temperature issues. However, I noticed the low-temp expansion tank had no coolant in it. I filled it, then saw coolant leaking from the low-temp radiator and where the coolant hose meets the expansion tank. I took both expansion tanks out, and re-installed. This fixed the leak between the expansion tank and the connecting tube (obviously didn't fix the leak in the low-temp radiator). I replaced the low-temp radiator myself, which resulted in the low-temp coolant circuit now holding coolant properly. Tada, my AC works perfectly! Turns out that when the low-temp coolant circuit runs dry, the compressor won't turn on (to protect itself). To put the cherry on top, I did a pressure test on the high-temp expansion tank that they replaced (I made sure to get the replaced part back). It did not leak, meaning it never needed to be replaced at all. So to recap, I paid $1300 for them to replace a completely functional part, recharge a just-charged AC line, and not solve anything. Meanwhile, they tried to charge me an additional $6300+ to replace the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and high-temperature radiator, when in reality, NONE of those parts where faulty. All of the above is purely fact-based. The following is my analysis. It seems there are two possibilities: either they repeatedly failed to correctly diagnose and address the issues, opting instead to replace parts indiscriminately, or they deliberately attempted to exploit the situation for financial gain. Here are things that just don't add up: - How did they come to the conclusion that my compressor was broken, and destroyed the entirety of the AC system with it? (it hadn't) - Why did they replace parts in the high-temp coolant system, which had zero relation to the AC system and low-temp coolant circuit? - I believe when they replaced the high-temp expansion tank, they pulled on the low-temp expansion tank connecting tube, which created an additional leak (I fixed by just re-attaching). - Why did they believe there was an issue with the high-temp coolant circuit to begin with? Anybody with two eyes would be able to open the high-temp expansion tank cap, and see it was full and not decreasing. - If they replaced the high-temp expansion tank and then ran a pressure test, how did that result in a pressure-induced leak in the low-temp radiator? Those systems aren't connected. All I can say is that I would never, ever give RSW my business again. I attached a picture of the overfilled high-temp coolant tank, and the hole in the low-temp radiator.

Jem Service Center

(20 reviews)

Absolutely love this business! I can always trust that they will take care of the issue and charge…read morea fair price. When I've been told by other oil change places that certain work needed to be done, I take my car there first. They have saved me lots of money letting me know that the other places have lied about issues that were not there. I highly recommend them for any work on your car!

Excellent service, Mechanics are great and very capable. Honest (not like your typical service…read morestation or auto dealer).

A-1 German Car Service

(22 reviews)

After going through two previous mechanic shops trying to fix a misfire issue with my car, I was…read morepleased to find A1 who were able to resolve my issue. Not only did they fix the main issue with my car, they informed me of a separate problem with my wheel which I wasn't initially aware of. Repair cost half what the dealership quoted me. Professional and Honest mechanics.

We have been taking our cars to Pete for over 15 years. He has serviced our Volkswagens, Acuras,…read moreHonda, & Mazdas. We've just purchased a Mercedes and will rely on Pete for that too. As quoted in another review, he is not warm and fuzzy. If you need someone to stroke your ego you may need to go someplace else. Pete is your guy if you need someone to fix your car, do quality work, stand by their work, and provide an honest diagnostic all at fair price. Yes, he does stay busy, it is a small shop, however, every car gets his full attention. He is worth the wait, if you can plan ahead.

Paul's Carteret Gulf

(8 reviews)

Last year we were driving on the turnpike when suddenly our pulley fell out of our car. We pulled…read moreoff to the side and had to get the turnpike towing service to pick us up. They dropped us off at a Walgreens and AAA said they would take 2 hours, so we searched. It turned out, Paul's Carteret Gulf was right around the corner. They sent our guys to get us and within 2 hours they fixed our pulley and we were on our way. They were so efficient and if you ever have car problems around here I would advise you to go here.

While driving on the turnpike, one of my tires hit a nail the size of my finger and I started…read morelosing air immediately. I lucked out at the Carteret Autozone with Dominique who recommended Paul's Auto Service Center located at the Racestar gas station. They are great guys who fixed my tire quickly and I was back on the road. Thanks so much for the quick reliable and affordable service! I absolutely recommend them.

Ubry's

(11 reviews)

Highly recommended by a good friend. I've been there a few times. Very good people. Personal, kind…read more Incredibly fair prices and excellent workmanship. Definitely my new go to auto shop.

let me start off by saying this is my first time using ubry's. I was having some problems with my…read moretruck, turned out it needed a new fuel tank. Went in and i was greeted by mike who right away got me in and took the keys to my truck and told me they would get in touch once they looked over everything and confirmed the repair. Next day i was called by his father Don who told me that it would need a new tank and that he had located one for me, turns out the tank was no good and he had then again searched and located another tank for me. making a long story short the tank that he had found was damaged by the shipping company during transport. Mike then got on the phone with the company that i had ordered the replacement tank from and had them send out another to the shop. All this time my truck was kept safe and sound! finally after all these issues with the fuel tank we had a nice tank delivered. In no time at all these guys got my truck running again and back on the road. These mechanics have to be the most friendly and kind mechanics i have ever met, I have been looking for a local shop for the past couple month to do my repairs when needed. It is safe to say i have found that shop and i will not be taking my vehicles to anyone else but these guys! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! if you guys are looking for honest and amazing auto repairs i recommend you give these guys a try, IM sure you will not meet any greater mechanics than mike and don!

Quality Auto Truck and Tire

(14 reviews)

This place saved the day! My car wouldn't start on a Friday morning and I called several mechanics…read moreto get a feel for my options. All of them told me they couldn't even look at the car until the following week. I called Quality and they said, "we don't play games, we can look at it today." Music to my ears! They helped me get a tow, suggested I talk to my insurance about reimbursement for the tow (good call, I can submit for a reimbursement!), looked at AND fixed the car on the same day. The prices were reasonable especially for the amount of work that was done and how quickly they did it. They even had to go pick up a special part for my car. Their communication and customer service is the best I've ever received from a auto shop. To top it off, they gave me a little bit of a discount off my total bill which was a nice surprise. I'm relieved to have found a good shop in my new area. Thanks everyone!

had a hitch installed for a bike rack. waited there 4 hours for it. 3 hours into it, they offered…read moreme a loaner car for me to go get lunch or a drink. like they couldn't offer it 3 hours earlier? I went for a ride to pass time. then I waited another 45 minutes. they gave me some song and dance of it being a hard install. apparently me being a woman, shouldn't know any better. but I do know better. they were just doing other things before mine, and then at 12:30...they break for lunch and pretty much tell you to go screw until they are done. I used someone else previously, and sorry I didn't go back there. this place also gave me one price over phone, and then it was more when I went to go pay.

Bauer Automotive Service

(31 reviews)

Too high priced I gave them a shot on an electrical repair…read more They had the vehicle for 3 days, did the job well but price was significantly higher than expected and searchable estimates from like companies

Had a problem and reached out to Bauer Automotive. Got a quick response and brought my vehicle in,…read morethey gave me a proper diagnosis and fixed my baby up fast. Great crew, will definitely be going back. If you have any problem with your vehicles, Bauer is the place to go.

Mark's Auto Service

4.3

(9 reviews)

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Bridgewater Motorworks

3.4

(70 reviews)

So an update here - as mentioned in my previous review, I am a youtube trained mechanic…read more My 2016 WRX air conditioning died on me. I did what I knew how to do, replaced o rings, recharged it etc, and that kept it going a little longer, but eventually it just went kaputski. Call early on a Thursday morning to say that I want to bring the car in, but need it back in time to take a road trip next week. Drop off 8am. By 9am I have a diagnosis. It's a bad diagnosis, but it's accurate - my compressor died. They get the part and have it done and ready for pickup by 12:30 the same day. Is their rate a little higher than some other shops? Sure. But you can have your choice of two of the three: cheap, fast, good. These guys are fast and good. I can't sing these folks praises enough - and as someone who loves my car, I do not trust it to many places preferring to do maintenance and simple fixes myself. Gary and his team are amazing.

I've never had an issue here. Found this shop by accident. I've found service to to be prompt,…read morehonest, and fairly priced. They get me in quick, so much better than the dealers. Employees are nice. Zero concerns, thanks!

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