I cant express enough what a great experience I had with Garrisons. I have an older model vehicle…read morethat I wanted to get checked out to make sure it was still safe to drive. I also needed my inspection done. They were more than accommodating, understanding and beyond reasonable. It is not that often you come upon such honest people. I highly recommend!

This had been my go-to garage for a while but not after my experience with their owner today. I was…read moretold that I needed two new tires and was sent an estimate for $185. Great price, I approved it no problem. Brought my car in today and when it was done, I was notified that the total was $415. I called to ask why the difference between the estimate and the total and was told that the estimate was for one tire. I asked why they would send an estimate that isn't for the entire job and the owner basically started to yell at me over the phone saying the car needed two tires and would I like him to put one of the old ones back on, otherwise basically to go F myself. All I wanted was for him to say "sorry for the miscommunication on the estimate" and we'd be good. But I couldn't even get a word in as he's talking about "this is how I've done this for 40 years" and other boomer nonsense. To send an estimate that doesn't have the total for a job is so completely outrageous and deceptive that I will never be going to this place again. Congrats to them on getting the extra $230 and losing a lifetime, previously loyal customer. Edit to respond to owner: Happy to explain in a little simpler terms since you don't seem to get this. I came and was told I needed to replace two tires. I said ok, please send me an estimate for replacing the two tires. You send me an estimate. When I see that estimate, I expect the line marked "Total" to be the actual total that I am going to pay. Quite frankly I don't care about the itemization above it, all I care about is the total. I'm quite certain the tool you use to send invoices has the capability of changing the quantity from "1" to "2" so that the total shown is accurate for the work that will actually be done. That is the deceptive practice that I am commenting on. Your total was not the total. it was less than half the total. Additionally, since you seem inclined to insult my intelligence (I work in finance by the way and basically do math for a living)...$185x2 = $370. Your total was significantly above that. Happy to take the $45 refund whenever you're ready. Congrats on doubling down here for all to see the stubbornness they'll face when paying your business a visit.

My tire blew out on the expressway, and O'Brien's Tire & Auto was the closest shop, so we stopped…read morethere for help. We went inside to ask about getting a replacement tire and were told to go back outside and wait. There was no explanation, no courtesy, and the interaction felt dismissive unwelcoming and racist. The customer service was extremely disappointing, especially in a stressful situation where we needed immediate assistance. I would not recommend this shop based on how we were treated. I suggest looking elsewhere if you expect professionalism and respectful service.

There aren't many places in Philly that will do an alignment. O'Brien's is one of the few. Here was…read more my experience: I went in to make a plan for my car. The staff started to schedule a time for me about a week out (which is reasonable). In the middle of my visit the owner walked in. He was belligerent towards both me and the staff. Upset with the idea of making an appointment. He also spoke poorly of the shop that referred me there, he also spoke poorly of the other local shops that could potentially do the job. I'm not the expert but I know an alignment adjustment is not a big deal. The staff were polite but the owner is rude and disorganized. My sense is the service is better when he's not there. Either way- I won't go back.

I was helping a friend with their yearly car inspection and we had a completely different…read moreexperience between two shops. We first went to Midas, where they claimed the rear brake pads and rotors both needed to be replaced. I didn't completely trust their diagnosis, so we went to Mid City Tire and Auto for a second opinion. The team at Mid City was honest and told us that while we did need new rear brake pads, there was absolutely no need to replace the rotors. We had them replace the rear brakes and got our safety inspection tag. On top of that, they actually found that one of the rear tires was completely screwed up from a previous car accident and desperately needed to be replaced--something Midas completely missed. Highly recommend Mid City for their honesty and thorough work!

Came in for a tire repair, unfortunately for me it was not reparable. Team was super friendly,…read moreexplained the issue, put on a new tire and advised on condition of remaining tires. Price was super reasonable and as a young and mostly uninformed girl I felt comfortable and that they were being honest! Thanks Mid City!

Great experience. Glad to support a family and local owned business…read more Being a younger female, I was intimidated by auto shops, but when they gave me an estimate they didn't even charge me to look at my car!!! (Even when I said I wanted to get a second opinion before scheduling repairs). Such good people. When researching, I got great reviews from others in the neighborhood and went back to get the repairs done. They fit me in within 2 weeks. Once I dropped my car off it was done within 2 days during an extreme heat wave. They also gave me a reasonable price. My car is driving like new now and I feel relieved. 10/10 recommend. Thank you!!!

These guys are the best! Came in with a dead battery and broken battery terminal. They were busy…read morebut got me up and going super fast. Highly recommend.

My new go-to spot!…read more A friend of mine was looking for a place in the neighborhood we could go to within walking distance and we came across FRA. Me and my friend have now been to this place multiple times and we will keep coming back they definitely take care of you. This place did not disappoint! They are honest, straightforward, and fair priced. every time I come I know I will be treated right. If you're looking for a place you can trust FRA is worth checking out.

They are knowledgeable and respectful. They did my inspection and told me what to have fixed and…read moreeven show me how it's affecting my car. They don't rush you either. And they don't charge an arm and leg or head.

Always responsive, prompt and kind. They listened to my request to examine some issues and…read moredelivered at an affordable price. They are my go-tos!

Quality work done on time and at a reasonable price. They are honest and fair and nice people.read more

I wanted to leave this review here to make people aware of a very important piece of information…read more You cannot schedule appointments, and Rich said to me that unless I bring my car in by 7:30am, the day will likely be too full to accommodate me. From everything I'm reading, this IS really great auto shop, and the owner is fair and trustworthy. But....they don't really need new business. I never took my car to them, so I can't comment on their service, but a shop that can only take you from 7 to 7:30am without an appointment is something people should know and either accept or stop wasting their time and look elsewhere. They're super busy, and that's a good thing, but they don't seem to have any room to grow.

Finally found a trusted mechanic in my neighborhood! Rich was able to fit me in same day for an…read moreexpired registration I didn't realize was overdue. Everything has been done timely and prices seem fair compared to my mechanic in the burbs. I recommend this shop to everyone!

Reasonable, helpful and good They did my inspection. They…read morecommunicated well, explained what was going on and did the work as expected and on time Since then I had a tire issue and they did me a solid and exceeded my expectations. I know that can happen all the time every time if there's a problem but so far my faith is in the folks at Almond St garage

Excellent service! Would highly recommend. I have had both regular maintenance and more major…read morerepairs here. I am always treated well. They provide very transparent and fair pricing.