Went and got a quote. Seemed high - I asked about the hourly charge , they wouldn't reveal their hourly price then said pick up our car and they don't want to do the work. Seems very shady and bad business practices. As you can see by the owners reply below, he is now covering for his nasty attitude and lack of communication. Maybe he was just having a bad day, but that doesn't make up for the fact that the "Customer is King" - the "I'm doing you a favor and take my price or leave it attitude" and defensive nature against the pricing discussion is not a good way to run any service business. I certainly will not come back, as suggested by the owner below. As he said on the phone with me, he's too busy and has enough business already. read more

Union Lube Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I'm agreeing with Gabriel, the review from 3 days ago just below mine. Purchased brand rear new tires and bought my car had to have them mount and balance them which they did. Soon after I bought the front tires, again brand-new , to have them Mount and balance them, as well as do the alignment. After getting the car back the car had a vibration and the alignment is still off. They told me the reason alignment is off is because the rim is bent, I asked him how come they didn't see that when they balanced them the first time , I was answered with" well we see it now". Not to mention the alignment was $140... Then the second time I bring it back they check it out and then proceeded to tell me all the issues that they notice with the car.. Oh now all of a sudden you so observant?? but when you was balancing the rim you couldn't tell that the shit was bent tho? This place is an overprice Daddy's hand me down with no integrity or customer service. They only get business because their location. They will never get a dollar of my money and I suggest anyone reading to stay away from them read more

This shop is not trustworthy. I took my car there and had to go to a different shop to get additional repairs due to their inability to do things right. Do not trust this shop or the management there. It was extremely frustrating. They are friendly until you pay them for their horrible work and when you question them they get defensive and lie. Never again!! read more

These guys are amazing! I started going there because they got great reviews for being honest and doing good work. And they do not disappoint on either front. They always give good advice and never try to up-sell you on work that you don't need. And when you do need work, their prices are very fair. Their oil changes are very quick too. I am usually out of there in a half hour. Today I came in because there was a burning smell coming from car. Even though they were busy, they had my car up on the lift in 15 minutes. It turned out I had a plastic bag that caught on an exhaust pipe underneath the chassis. After spending 30 minutes with my car and taking time out of their other work for the day, they didn't charge me anything. read more

I went to Union Lube Shop first to get a normal oil change - I didn't feel like schlepping out to the Valvoline oil change shop out on 22 and waiting, then schlepping back. When the sign out front says 10 minute oil change, they meant it - it was in and done in 10 minutes. I came back the next week to have my headlight bulbs replaced. They said 40 minutes, it was done in 40 minutes. It was priced below what Pep Boys wanted, including bulbs. They found a loose socket in one headlight and were able to get a quote on a part from their supplier for the next day, and they installed it at a very reasonable price. Then my wife's car started to make loud noises - they were precise and happy to break down costs of parts, labor, etc. in order to give me the full picture. They were comparable to actual parts pricing, and their labor rates were reasonable. In the end we sold the car to them for a reasonable price, given the required repairs. Joe and the team that work there were beyond professional, helpful, and friendly at every turn. They returned calls on time, they didn't try to scare or upsell, and they seem to get the fact that they exist because of the great service they provide. I switched from my former mechanic to Union Lube Shop and haven't looked back. read more

Union Lube Shop is the kind of business older generations would respect. These guys are about honesty, integrity, and reasonable prices. I brought my '05 Honda Pilot for a 120K mile service here. What caught my attention was that the owner listened to the car's service history and told me what on my service list from the dealer I DID NOT need. This is what you look for in a mechanic; They put their long-term relationship with you as a higher priority than the guy looking to make a quick buck. I plan on servicing my car and my fiancee's car here as long as we live in the state. Highly recommended. read more

Came in for a oil change tire rotation and filter change. Owner was really nice and the price for the job was much cheaper than other mechanics. Job was done in less an hour. Will be back again! read more

I come here along with my spouse for our oil changes. Joe and his team ALWAYS take care of us with phenomenal respect and care. Give them a try and you'll see why. (Hello team from Yajaira and Catherine) read more

Very friendly service!!! my oil change literally took 10min... there is a waiting area inside. Not a bad location in Union there is a 7-Eleven across the street. They also do more services that include breaks, front end work etc . read more

Great shop for a quick oil change. I haven't needed service beyond an oil change from them but they were quick, efficient, honest and inexpensive! read more

From 3 Stars to 4.5 Stars - See below: Friendly staff. Even though I brought my car in the afternoon, they were able to replace all 4 brakes in the same day. I would have given them 5 stars, but found out afterwards that I would have saved $150 if I had it done by another repair shop. Overall - They were pricey, but professional and the service was what I would expect from any mechanics. In regards to your response, I tried calling but the manager said you were not available. Let me know when's good time to call you. Thanks! Updated: Spoke to the owner..super chilled guy with a genuine care for his customers. Took the time to a) Message me back several times b) Took time to talk to me c) I wasn't expecting anything but he gave me a free service. I didn't give 5 stars because it was still a bit higher than an estimate I got. Thanks Joe and George! Hopefully, you guys will not see me for awhile but if my car needs a repair...I'll swing by. read more

I've been going to Union Lube Shop for the last 19 years. It started out as a convenience since they were only 2 blocks from home, but even after moving 25 miles away I've continued to go to Joe and the gang since they've always given me superior service. Never have they tried to sell me on anything unless it was absolutely necessary and my vehicles over the years have never run better. If you need quick, quality service by all means visit Joe and the boys at Union Lube Shop. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. The owner of this business is extremely rude, gives unreasonable estimates and is quick to upcharge. Been here twice with minor issues and both times he was awful to deal with. Steer clear of this place. Go to AJ Auto up the block if you want a fair deal. read more

Visited my hometown on my birthday and noticed a screw in one of my tires. First tried a place on Salem Road but there wasn't a place to park. Then tried a place near Five Points and was told I'd have to wait 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Drive into this place on Tyler and Stuyvesant (I remember it as an Amoco station years ago) and they fixed it on the spot at a fair price. Nice to see businesses like this still exist in my home town. read more

Union Lube Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Joe was able to fix my car battery harness that got loose somehow over time. Great service as always. Didn't charge nor wanted to take the tip my husband offered. Always a returning costumer. read more

The guy at the front desk was asking all sorts of odd suspicious questions. I just moved here from out of state, and needed an oil change. He wondered why I would drive an awd car when I come from a state that doesn't snow. I gave him my out of town license yet still wanted my "real" address where I'm currently staying in jersey. Then he told me my car needed syntec oil. So I wondered whether they even have experience on working on regular cars like mine. lol. In fairness, they took me in same day, and got me out in 30 minutes or so. Afterwards, nothing else was said about the car's condition. So I just paid and left. Not the friendliest people; definitely not the same type of service I used to get elsewhere. Will look for another place next time. Lots of them in the vicinity. Maybe this time it wouldn't feel like I'm being profiled. read more

I have been coming here for a few years via my parents. The Union Lube Shop has also repaired a few of my cars lol. They are very fast and easy to get in touch with! I really like the guys at this shop! They are very trustworthy and they don't try to rip you off. I get everything done here, oil changes, light bulb changes, everything! George and Joe are very nice and super helpful! Mechanics are hard to come by and I would definitely recommend this place! read more

I used to get my oil changed here regularly, but have since left as a customer. Certain members of the team have an attitude and the business decided to implement a $25 minimum for credit cards that falls just under the price of a regular oil change. I'm fairly certain that the legal minimum is $10, but legality aside, it's just not customer friendly. They always did the work right at a fair price, but there is plenty of competition in the area that take cards and are friendlier. read more

Joe is amazing, and he runs a good, honest shop. I took my car in a few weeks back as I felt it buck as I was driving on 22. Come to find out that my brake rotors and pads were completely shot, my front tires were worn down, AND that an animal of some sort chewed up internal wires! As you can imagine, the cost of fixing all this wasn't cheap, but when we spoke through all the parts and work that it entailed, my wife and I understood. So we got the work done... Fast forward to a couple of days later when we encountered some issues while on the highway: I called Joe and without hesitation, he asked me to bring the car back to him so he can repair as necessary as he guarantees his work. So we did. He fixed the car at no additional cost, and it runs better than ever. He's won a customer for years to come. If you're thinking of getting your car fixed, take it by Joe for a consult; he's incredibly customer focused, and he stands by the work he does. read more

Brought my BMW here for oil change and brake flush. Competitive prices, great customer service and quick turnaround.

Really great service! I took my beat up Camry for an oil change knowing there were some other issues that they'd catch as well. I got a call about the oil change being done and they also let me know there were some issues with the car, as was expected. Instead of just telling me what was wrong and telling me I had to get them fixed, they took me to the garage and opened up my hood to show and explain to me exactly what was wrong and what they'd do to fix it. They even put the car on the lift again to make sure I understood what the issues were. They didn't pressure or scare me into anything which I really appreciated. Also a few months later, when I was unsure about something in a different car, they inspected it free of charge. I initially went here because of the convenient location but I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I went here believed I had a small leak in the car. They inspected my tires and didn't find anything wrong. Filled all my tires up and didn't charge me. Nothing too big, but I appreciate it. read more

These guys always take good care of my cars! I trust them, I have a long history with them and they always do the right thing for the right price! read more

Since taking my car to Union Lube on December 2013 for an oil change, it has broken down five times since then. I never had an incident prior to that. Today is May 30, 2014. My car has been in that shop at least once per month for "repairs". Every time I took it there, they told me it was fixed only to be stranded again three to four weeks later. On one of those occasions I was stranded on the New Jersey Turnpike with my 5 and 7 year old daughters in a blind spot, trucks whizzing by narrowly missing the car as we waited up on the embankment waiting for a tow truck for the third time. Finally on the fifth occasion I took it to a different mechanic, because something was not right. It was the belt again. Union Lube repaired it about a month ago. The new mechanic stated that the belts were improperly installed, they let loose and ricochet through the inside of the car causing extensive damage. He also pointed out the repairs performed by them were faulty and had they been done properly the first time I would not have been stranded all of those times. This was my experience, I am sure I am not alone. Union Lube's gross negligence and incompetence has cost me thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs and even more disturbing and disheartening, compromised the safety of myself and my family. Please do not go there. read more

I was referred here. The worker, I think George saved me $20.00 by allowing me to use a coupon which he said did not apply. He said I needed rotors and pads because the brakes were thin or low, the battery leaked (weak) and rotated the tires for $19.95. He seemed nice. I researched prices and found a place a couple of miles away and the worker tested my car and did not hear any squeaking and that my brakes were ok for another 30 days, the battery at the 75% of life left and he put the best tires in the front, after the worker at Union Lube rotated them, less than 24 hrs. before. He Union Lube) quoted $295.00 for brakes and my brakes were done for $195.00 yesterday. I saved $100.00. I returned and asked what happened and the nice guy" turned ugly. Another man there saw the tires should not have been rotated and gave me a $19.95 credit. He should have returned my money; I don't need to return there; I'll never use the credit. I went there before and they patched a tire in minutes. I had a favorable opinion of the business then. This time, the guy presented like a rogue. read more

Carl Sil in the last week I've been coming to this lube shop for years, and never have I experienced such horrible service. I brought my car over for a valve gasket change, paid $1100 for this job. I got my car back, in 2 days it started smoking again. So I wouldn't accuse them of a bad job I took it to a different mechanic shop just to be sure it wasn't the valve cover gasket. It was the valve cover gasket. My new mechanic told me one of the nut was not fasten and the gasket wasn't aligned properly. With that knowledge I took it back to the lube and bought a new gasket out of my pocket with me. They look at it and told me that my valve cover was no good and if I bring my own cover they're going to do the job for $900 more for that one side. So I took my car and brought it to my new mechanic and he install the gasket properly with out me have to buy a new one. They will never see a penny from me again. I bought so much referrals to this shop, and for the love and greed of money cause I spent it over ther so much they won't admit they were wrong. Joe is a crook alone with his second in command mechanic read more

If I could give this place ZERO stars I would do that. One star is a compliment. I have used this shop before for routine oil changes now and again. There was a rattling sound coming from inside my hood on the left side. They checked it out, said I needed both engine mounts replaced, totaling $611. Thinking that was rather odd considering I'm not an abusive driver and my car is only 4 years old, I went to my father's mechanic whom he's used for the past 30 years. The problem was simple: the rattling was coming from the engine cover that had a loose snap and all I needed to do was put in a sponge or piece of rubber from preventing the plastic lid to rattle against the place where it snaps! He even showed me my engine mounts and showed me they were properly intact!! NOTHING WRONG!! To think these crooks could have pulled over $600 from me!!!unbelievable. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE ROBBED read more