I have been bringing all our commercial and personal vehicles to this shop owner for well over a…read moredecade. They are always punctual, professional, reliable, honest and fair to everyone we have recommended to them over the years even before the newly moved and improved location! highly recommend these guys for anything far beyond transmissions!

From the owner: Star Transmission and Parts is locally owned and recently moved to this location in 2018 but, have…read morebeen servicing the Philadelphia community for years. We service all makes and models, specializing in transmission repair and rebuilding. We also provide custom transmission builds, parts sales, and a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty on our transmissions. With each of our 6 technicians having over 35 years of experience, they will provide you with the best knowledge and personalize attention for everything from your simple repair to your detailed rebuild. Call Now for an appointment and free estimate!

Xpert Trans failed to provide the service I paid for by sending only one mover who refused to…read moredeliver my belongings to the basement as specified in the contract. Before booking, I clearly stated that the shipment had to be unloaded into the basement by two movers, and Xpert Trans accepted those terms. However, when the truck arrived, only one mover showed up. He told me basement delivery was not part of his contract and wanted to unload all of my belongings on the street and leave. I immediately contacted Xpert Trans, expecting them to resolve the issue. Instead, they told me I would have to pay the carrier for unloading and ignored the fact that the agreed-upon basement delivery was not being provided. They also became difficult to reach when the problem occurred. Still waiting for them to respond and do something about this. Very irresponsible broker. If you are considering using Xpert Trans, make sure every detail is confirmed directly with the carrier, not just the broker. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company

Very pleased with my transmission repair. The mechanics are very knowledgeable and professional…read more Highly recommend!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU GO!!!! I really thought these guys were honest and good people but they are…read morelike every other corporate business. They over price and give you the run around. I had a tune up there cost me nearly $600 didn't change 1 coil!!! Months after I had them replace my water pump which cost me just under $500 they failed to put my timing belt on correctly and since I knew nothing about cars, they allowed me to leave their shop with a crazy ticking noise as if I had a Diesel engine and I made sure to bring it to their attention that's not a sound I ever heard prior to bring it in. They insisted that I take it to who did my oil change?!!! Days go by I'm on my way home from work and boom! Long story short I ended up having to get a new engine because they failed to pay attention to detail. Cost me $3,000.00!!!!! Joe (the mechanic) insisted he would never let me leave with an unsafe vehicle because he knew I had children. Thanks for nothing.

Lou is seriously awesome. I got my o2 sensor replaced for a reasonable price last month and he…read morereally came through for me today. Earlier this week, my vehicle was struck by a delivery van and declared a total loss by the insurance company. The initial valuation was low but I put a lot of work into my car this past year. I didn't keep any of my receipts but fortunately Lou does! He was able to make copies of all receipt documentation for the work that he did on my car so that I could show the insurance company. Awesome customer service!

I have an older Mustang and needed help with a transmission issue. I reached out and asked if they…read morecould work on my issue & they advised they would be able to assist. After bringing my vehicle in and performing a review, options were offered for what made the most significant & logical decision. They were helpful, honest (more about that) and easy to work with. As I explained, I own an older vehicle and I have made it a point to be familiar my car and with all data provided. They were above and beyond truthful on what needed to be done pointing out items I didn't know & again, later validated to be accurate. Wow! A shop which is trying to help people get their cars working again and charging a fair, reasonable rate? Please make a point to reach out to them if you desire to get your vehicle working properly. I quickly understood, they live and thrive by their reputation. Explains why this family owned business has been here for as long as they have.

Devon and Jay are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and very informative. I was nervous of having…read moretransmissions problems.. Devon took the time to look over things with me, drove my car, etc.. I left feeling like I was in good hands and know exactly where to go in the future.

Stormy wet Saturday with a Nor'easter rolling in and I was trying to find a place that could do a…read moreState Auto Inspection same day after another place flaked. Called Rocky's and they said to come in. Not only was the Fishtown location super convenient for me, but the gentleman I spoke with (Rocky?) was calm, friendly and professional. The garage looked clean and orderly yet busy. A good sign. Anyway, provided the paperwork and key and headed off to a cafe to pass the time on this rainy day. Maybe 2 hours later, if that, got a call that it was ready. Picked it up, paid. Again, friendly and no fuss. I'll definitely be back for oil changes and whatever automotive needs. Thanks, Rocky's! You quietly saved my day and impressed!

We had a horrible experience. Took the car in Wednesday night for oil change and diagnosis of…read moreheater not working. We hadnt heard from him so called on Monday morning. They had no answer for us...they had 3 days to diagnose as they are open on Saturday. It took 3 phone calls to find out what was going on. He couldn't fix the problem and said to take it to a dealer. I made calls to several mechanics before taking it to them Rocky assured me they could fix the car and that 3 days was enough time. He seemed pretty proud that they got the pound change done and charged $140. I called to tell him we were leaving him a poor review. He was rude then hung up on me.

Excellent service, straightforward pricing and they usually have availabilty next day! I had issues…read morewith the previous auto shop being unable to correctly diagnose and repair the rear knuckle on my car claiming it was the bar. Took it here and they got it right on the first try. They answer the phones, email quotes and are super nice while you are there. Highly recommend. Cherry on top is they are black owned.

Honest is where I will start with Al's performance Auto Repair, professional, dependable. I brought…read moremy truck in assuming I needed new brakes ready to cough out hundreds of dollars. Al inspected my truck and told me I did not need anything. We all know the stigma of a woman going to the mechanics. I'm impressed. Highly recommend

My boyfriend took his van there for a transmission! 10 days, turned into 4 weeks! They will tell…read moreyou what you couple days waiting on parts, etc. Took a deposit check, then when it came to final payment, cash only?? Workers are rude, kept him waiting while they cleaned up for closing!! Should ha e gone to the Warren location! 5 stars there.beware!

WARNING!!!! STAY AWAY!!!!…read more I brought my vehicle their because I had transmission problems, after having my vehicle repaired a year 1/2 ago for the same problem. They told me my transmission needed to be rebuilt, so I paid them again for the second time, in less than 2 yrs. It only took them 1 day to rebuild it, after 2 months of driving my vehicle I notice I was having transmission leaks. I've been back to this shop numerous times for the same problem, and each time they would have my vehicle for at least a week. They claim I have a 12 month warranty on the transmission from the day it was rebuilt, but thats bullshit. All they do is take your money and don't honor their warranty and they don't back up their work. They rip people off, badging the problems, I had to end up taking my car to the dealer, and had to end up paying $3,500 for a new transmission after i already paid them a year before $2,200 for a rebuild. I should have just took my car to the dealer in the first place, and I wouldn't have ever been ripped off by "Chucks Trash-missions".

Sam took great care of my 2001 Lexus and really went above and beyond. There were a few issues on…read moremy end that were completely out of his control, and he was still incredibly helpful, patient, and professional throughout the whole process. He's trustworthy, honest, and someone I felt very comfortable working with. 11/10 experience. I'll absolutely be calling Sam again the next time I need work done on one of my cars.

I've used Sam's Mobile Mechanic for car services four times now and couldn't recommend them more…read morehighly. First, Sameer helped me find my new car by inspecting 3 different vehicles I was considering. He was incredibly thorough -- covering mechanical issues, the value of each car, and drawing on his personal experience with the specific makes and models. He caught some costly problems that would have been far more expensive down the road (that the dealers and CarMax did not flag). Money very well spent and I highly recommend calling them first before buying a new car. I also had them come out for an oil change at home, which was extremely convenient with minimal notice needed. He was quick and professional, and without hesitation did a full walk-around to flag anything else that might need attention. When I asked him to look at my wife's car and mentioned some prior repair work we'd had done, he told us he could have done the same job for hundreds of dollars less. Now we know who to call for all our future work. Honest, knowledgeable, and fairly priced, such a relief to have a mechanic we can trust and will be using Sam's Mobile Mechanic for all of our future work!

RE: Common Vision. Lee is the kind of mechanic who is passionate about diagnosing car problems and…read morefinding solutions. I found him here on Yelp and hired him for a PPI to look at a 2003 Tiburon. A family member is an enthusiast for these old cars which they wanted to make into a "hot hatch". I met Lee at the dealer, which was a long drive to the dealer for both of us. And of course the car was in a back lot 3 or 4 rows deep. So while waiting for the dealer to find the car and bring it to the front, Lee noticed some teenagers who were there to look at a Civic SI. One of them was checking for rust by knocking his knuckles on the car body. Lee smiled at this and went over to chat with them and before you know it, he was reviewing the car with them, explaining how you really check for rust, opened the hood and began digging into how to tell if this Civic was running well or not. He looks underneath the car by getting on the ground and actually looking. I noticed all the other guys, both the dealer guys and the buyers, were hesitant to do this. I think they were intimidated because he obviously knew much more about engines than they did. I was impressed that Lee has the instincts of an educator. He really wants to not just evaluate the car but to teach others how to examine a car. Eventually the Tiburon appears and then Lee quickly went through his process. He focuses on the engine and doesn't move on from that until all issues are covered. In this case, he zeroed in immediately on the coolant system. It wasn't holding pressure. I watched as he carefully tested and retested and showed the dealer technician that the system was bad and that it was leaking. We had already been there for an hour and a half so it was decided that the dealer would pull a hose from another car ( the dealer was close to a salvage yard) and repair it and then Lee would return to test it again. In the end, even the dealer gave up on this car, he didn't complete any repair and we moved on. But I will have Lee examine any car we are considering. He is an excellent mechanic, fair and honest.

DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!…read more On 10/3/25, my husband paid Lee Wiles / Common Vision LLC $1,020 (plus a $281 tip) for axle and brake repair. Less than 24 hours later, the car broke down in a dangerous way. AAA confirmed the repair was unsafe and improperly done, and another certified mechanic verified this. The axle came out and nearly caused a serious accident. When I contacted him, instead of refunding the payment, he admitted in text messages that "the axle came out" but refused to return the money. He also tried to deflect responsibility by making inappropriate comments about race and insisted on "fixing" it again -- despite my clear statements that I no longer trusted him after such unsafe work. I have full documentation: receipt, CashApp payment, AAA confirmation, mechanic statement, and text messages from his phone. This needs to be on record to prevent him from scamming and endangering others. He is also not listed with the BBB as a registered business -- but I have filed a complaint so there will now be a record. If he scammed you too, REPORT HIM. Businesses that operate this way do not last. Add On: It's not harassment to ask for my money back after a repair failed in less than 24 hours and almost caused an accident. AAA confirmed the axle came out because of improper work, and a certified mechanic verified this. I provided proof: receipt, CashApp payment, and text messages where Mr. Wiles himself admitted "the axle came out." I made it very clear that I would not allow him to touch my car again after such an unsafe repair. At that point, the only responsible action was to issue a refund. Instead, he refused, deflected responsibility, and made inappropriate comments about race. This is not about being "nice" or "polite." It's about safety, integrity, and accountability. I stand by my review and documentation. Others deserve to know what happened so they can protect themselves. DO NOT TRUST HIM!!

Listen. LISTEN. If you are considering hiring this "mobile mechanic," please pause, take a deep…read morebreath, and maybe lie down, because what I'm about to describe is not for the faint of heart. This man rolled up to my driveway in a van that looked like it had already lost a fight with a tornado, a raccoon, and possibly its own sense of self-worth. He hopped out, spilled an entire soda, and said, "Don't worry, that happens." Sir. SIR. Why is that your greeting?? He opened my hood, nodded like he was understanding the secrets of the universe, then poked a totally random part and said, "Yep, that's your problem." When I asked what the problem was, he said and I quote, "Mechanic stuff." Thirty minutes later my car was making a new sound I can only describe as "haunted dishwasher screaming into the void." I asked him if that was normal and he said, "Cars make noises." Then he charged me an amount of money so offensive I think it might be a hate crime against my bank account. He drove away. My car died. In the same moment. Like they were spiritually connected and my car couldn't continue living after witnessing whatever he did to it. If you hire this man, may the automotive gods have mercy on your soul because he WILL NOT. i would give zero stars but, Yelp refuses to let me express the true depth of my suffering.

Basically we were side swiped. I put out a project on yelp asking for a mechanic. Dave messaged me…read moreand said he would come out that night to take a look. Hours go by and he never showed. Finally that morning he came by. Told us the issues and told us what parts to get. We paid him $250 to buy the parts and $200 in labor. Not only did he get junked parts but none of them were good. I asked him to at least refund us for the money we paid in the parts. So he stopped responding. DO NOT USE THIS MECHANIC. He took our car parts and sold them for cash and our car still isn't running. We've had to have another mechanic take a look and begin to work on the car. This was a very unpleasant experience I wish on no one.