$200 to be told they can't inspect my car!!! It needed a factory update that could have been…read morediagnosed for way less! I've been told this is not uncommon so I'm sooo disappointed.

Wow! I can't believe I never posted a review here, and I can't believe I'm only the 15th one to…read morereview. When I lived in Ithaca a few years ago, Diane's was my go-to mechanic. They tend to be super busy and getting an appointment can be a wait, and their waiting room tends to be full. But they're very personable and you get the sense that they really care for their customers. If I was still in Ithaca, I'd still be going here.

Scheduled an online appointment through Mavis to get my oil changed and it was a good experience!…read moreThe only part that was a little confusing is which building to go to after I got the confirmation email, but there were people to point me in the right direction. The staff were very nice and the price was reasonable!

Horrible management…read more First, I had an appointment for a car inspection and they rescheduled me a few hours before the appointment, because one of their guys went home sick. Then after I waited for an hour at the rescheduled appointment, they came out and told me they aren't able to get to my car today. My appointment was at 1pm. You'd think they could have given me a call around noon telling me that, before I headed down to the shop. Even if they could have gotten to my car that day, waiting 4 hours for a car inspection is crazy. I won't be coming back.

Honest, competent and affordable. Came for an alignment and left completely satisfied.read more

Go to the dealership it will cost you the same and you'll get OEM parts. O'Shea "finds" additional…read moreproblems that "have" to be fixed right away. This was the third and final time I've been there. Three strikes and you're out. Going to Mr. Tire from now on. Shady...

Varna auto is a great little shop near Cornell University. I have several vehicles and have most of…read moremy maintenance work done here. They typically get me in right away. The mechanics working there seem top notch. The owners are friendly and I've never had an issue with the quality of work done there. When I leave; I feel like the work has been done correctly and I'm safe going down the road.

I brought my vehicle (Mazda CX-5) to Varna Auto because the brake warning light was on and I was…read moreunable to disengage the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). After diagnosing the car, they told me both rear EPB actuators and calipers needed to be replaced. I approved the repair and paid $1,124. They later called and said the car was fully fixed and ready for pickup. However, when I arrived, the brake warning light was still on and the EPB was still not functioning properly. I immediately informed them. The next day, they re-examined the vehicle and told me the parking brake control module had lost communication and that they could not fix the issue. They referred me to a Mazda dealership for further repairs. In other words, after charging me over $1,100, the original problem remained unresolved. When the vehicle was returned to me, the brake fluid reservoir cap was missing. The reservoir had been temporarily covered with plastic, and I had to return the following day to obtain a replacement cap. This raised serious concerns about the level of care taken during the repair. I spoke directly with the owner, William Chen, who has been very unprofessional and dishonest throughout the process, about my concerns. During our phone conversation, I explained that I was disappointed and did not want to keep parts that did not resolve the issue. He initially stated that he could return the aftermarket parts (though not the OEM actuators). However, after speaking with someone else at the shop, he changed his position and said he would not return the parts or issue a refund. Overall, I paid for a repair that did not fix the problem and was then told to take the car elsewhere. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop.

I have had Mavis staff help me several times. The first they found numerous problems with a jeep I…read morejust bought. So I took it back to the dealer to fix. Which ended up being a few thousands of dollars. Second time, I took my daughters car there due to rattling. They fixed that perfectly. There are no words to show the gratitude I have on the respectful interactions, professionalism, kindness and skills the showed me. Thank you Rich, Dylan, DJ, Nick, Naylan, Joe. Ben, Jeff & Alex. You all rock it!!!​

I go here because they are cheaper than the dealer, polite, and timely. They do what I ask and…read moredon't try to upsell me.

They get the jobs done and they do it well. When I asked for tire rotation with my oil change, he…read moretold me my tires could make it through the summer but then I'd need new ones so he didn't rotate them. Honesty counts!

Amazing service on my brakes, quality parts and fair prices, I'll be back, also they have skilled…read moremechanics

Avoid. I had an oil change and asked them to check tire pressure. Right after, one tire went flat,…read moreI look and see no cap on it. I called, and they said it was impossible the two could be related, and did not offer to cure it. They told me to tow it back, on my dime, to sell me a repair or replacement. I later called again and explained that I took it elsewhere where they told me that the valve stem had been damaged. He asked "why did you take it somewhere else?" then "have a good day sir" and hung up on me. This issue required me to walk one mile to my home late at night in February, another mile up hill the following day, cost for tow, and the cost for an extra repair. Bruce's Pit Stop told me that topping fluids is not included in an oil change, which is unheard of. Terrible shop.

I've been going to Bruce's my entire time in Ithaca. they're the best. incredibly reliable and…read morehonest. never overcharging (I always ask my mechanic uncle what a fair price for the service is). when I've had random issues outside their wheelhouse, they help orient me to the problem and to address it. go here over a big chain.

Just want to give a major shout out to Mr. Tire Auto Service Center ( next to Starbucks) ... the…read morebelt on our car snapped as we got into Cortland and the vehicle was not drivable . They took the car right in , we were able to get the part and they fixed it within 45 minutes. The staff was so nice! If anyone ever needs a recommendation for servicing your car in the area, that place is great.

This place sucks. Waited 3.5 hours to walk out with an oil change while over charging me. In my…read morelast two visits they couldn't do anything I asked but still charged me. Avoid it here. No respect for your time no urgency.