Took my fathers truck there for an oil change and 14 miles later the engine blew up. I contacted the shop after having it looked at by a reputable mechanic and the oil filter wasn't put on properly/not at all. When I contacted the shop, they did everything but accept responsibility. The manager, Sonny, acted like a gorilla and refused to stop screaming into the phone. A real class act. I talked to the owner who said I should sue them, but I'm too poor to do so. Please don't take your vehicles here. Now my father, a cancer patient, is without his truck and I'm trying to get him mobile so he can make appointment. A real classic act. These people are crooks, short and simple. And Sonny, you should have left that attitude in prison. read more

Almost Auto Service - Notice what's missing? The oil filter. Great job ruining my truck - Auto Repair Near Me - Clarkston, Georgia

Found this shop through the excellent Google Reviews. They were the only shop of four or five mechanics who could fit me in last minute on a Saturday afternoon and get my car back the same day. I brought them a two page readout from an express oil change place I'd used just for my oil change. The guys at Almost Auto Service were kind enough to check out my car for any routine maintenance and repairs as well as walk me through why the recommended services from the express place were largely made up to drive up the bill. In the end, all I needed was a new air filter. Can't recommend them enough for the honest, friendly, and quick service. read more

an email was sent to the owner: carolina@almostautoservice.com On 2/29/2024 at around 6:30 am I was driving to work and hit something in the road it looked like a transmission . It was dark early morning and I only got a quick glimpse before I hit it. I was able to drive the short distance to work and when I parked it, I noticed all the oil was leaking out so I knew it had hit my oil pan but did not know what else was damaged. I called a repair shop that I had used for years called T & G automotive, I have had them work on my cars for years and they were honest and had fair prices and I could trust them. When I called them to let them know I was bringing my car to them for service your company answered the phone and told me they were no longer in business and were referring customers to your company. So, I called AAA and had the car towed to Almost Auto in Clarkston and left it there and my wife picked me up it was a little after lunch time. Later that afternoon I got a call from Almost Auto she said " I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU THE ONLY DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR IS THE OIL PAN AND ITS GOING TO COST $611.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT". I thought this was a little high to replace an oil pan, but I told her to go ahead with the repairs, she said' " WE CAN HAVE IT READY BY TOMORROW " (Friday March the 1st). I asked her what time they closed and I told her I could not get there by that time and asked her if they were open on Saturday she said yes and I told her I would pick it up Saturday morning ( 3/2/2024) she said okay. Saturday morning, we headed to Almost auto to pick up my car and were in in accident, no fault of our own a short distance from your shop . When we got there a Man at the front counter said " YOUR CAR IS NOT READY" we walked out back and he put his fingers next to the tires and said there was something else not right and wanted to put it on a lift to look at it. Once on the lift he and I and a mechanic took a quick look at it and it was very Obvious within seconds that it had severe damage to the oil pan, the motor mounts, and the engine and he said " THIS CAR IS TOTALED' . Not sure why I was lied to or not contacted and told the truth before I drove there that morning?. You can have the car, I don't care what you do with it , give it to charity like KARS for KIDS. PLEASE DO NOT EVER CALL OR TRY TO CONTACT ME AGAIN. Johnny read more

"Changed" all of my car's brake pads and a caliper for around $1500. Less than a year later, I take my car to a different mechanic who says that a caliper is damaged and that it is clear the only brake pads that got changed were the front. Very fed up with this place. read more

My Saturday morning started off with what I thought was an emergency being that my car wouldn't start. I googled a few places, then looked on Yelp and seen the stellar reviews about A.A.S. Made the call, discussed what I thought the problem was, and was told to bring it by asap. Upon arrival I was greeted by Sonny and his technician; both were knowledgeable as hell btw. They ran a few diagnostic test, and turns out I didn't need an alternator (thank God), only a battery. They fixed me up and got me on my way in record time. Needless to say, I'll be back. read more

Absolutely the only place I will take my car. Tammy at the front desk is highly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and respectful. The shop worked in a timely manner to figure out what was wrong with my car, and fixed it! The entire process was quick and affordable. The communication was transparent. Sonny and everyone at Almost Auto will take care of you!! Go! Now! read more

I just called and the person who answered the phone (I believe, Sonny) was SO RUDE and seemingly annoyed that I called to inquire about a quote. I asked how much would it be too replace a valve gasket cover and He literally said huffed and said "I don't know. I don't know how much that part is. I'm too busy to do quotes over the phone". I've used their services in the past. They don't ever have to worry about me calling again. read more

Sonny is a clown along with his incompetent employees, he screwed the engine up in my 2017 Hyundai Elantra, he replaced it and now the replacement engine is having issues. I went to the actual dealer where they told me that my engine was misfiring, sonny is a piece of crap. My mother called him and told him that it would be $975 for HYUNADI to fix it and could he help out with the price, and this jerk said oh no I'm not interested because of the way i acted on the phone? Well asshole, how else am i supposed to act when you screwed up my engine? Lol go to hell, i had the money and paid for it cash, because someone had get this fixed . Moral of the story don't let these FOOLS Under your hood!!!!! You will be sorry, they did this to a womans fathers truck and his engine was shot ( look at the earlier reviews on yelp) unfortunately they didn't have to funds to sue and take him to court. However, i have the money to sue and i will. Sonny talks a good game over the phone, but where's your street game? Because that's what I'm bringing, MY STREET GAME. See ya in court ya filthy animals read more

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I was hit from behind and called to inquire about services. The manager was genuinely concerned that *I* was okay, and although they don't offer the service I wondered if I needed, he offered to have a look and see what he could see so that I don't get taken by the next guy. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for being a human! read more

Be sure to come here for your auto needs. I was recommended to come here by a worker at AutoZone. Sonny and his team were professional, experienced, and courteous! They confirmed my diagnostic results from AutoZone and came up with a plan of action. They are my new auto car home. read more

Almost Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Clarkston, Georgia

Sonny is the best car guy I have ever met. As a young single mother I used to HATE going to get auto repairs because I was always tricked into paying too much or not getting a good service. Sonny and his team always go above and beyond to help me with my car needs. He gives me all of the possible solutions for my problem, and not just the solution that would benefit him. Best part about this shop is that my car has never been there longer than a day or two. His team gets me in and out no matter how busy they are. And the receptionist Tammy is the sweetest! Don't hesitate to take your car here, this is truly an honest business. read more

I was in the market for a new truck and I came across a F150 listed on marketplace... That's how I came to meet Sonny. The truck that I had inquired about was actually being sold when I pulled up however Sunny offered me another vehicle he had at the body shop it was almost ready for purchase as well... I ended up getting this truck, with my mechanical knowledge I was able to identify a low end engine problem and I brought it back to Sunny to have a conversation with him about what my options were to have it repaired. It turned out that the motor was going to be more to repair than the truck was worth and instead of leaving me with a truck I could do nothing with, because of his responsiveness and reliability and his general character, I was willing to put more money up to buy a nicer truck that he had. The truck needed a motor and I was given a timeline which was adhered to perfectly. They ended up putting a new motor in the truck and then went the extra mile to replace the blower motor and a broken mirror and a few other aesthetic Parts which I never expected to be replaced. I've now had the truck for about 1000 miles with a brand new 0 mile motor in it and I am absolutely loving it. Any questions I've had along the way, Sunny has answered and him and his staff has been very knowledgeable and have gone above and beyond in every sense of the phrase to make my buying experience and repair experience phenomenal with them. Especially for Fords, but really, for any vehicle, I will always recommend Sunny and his team of knowledgeable technicians. read more

Almost Auto Service - 2013 Ford F-150 purchased from sonny! - Auto Repair Near Me - Clarkston, Georgia

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I had to get an oil change, tire rotation, and pass emissions. The oil change and tire rotation were done fast with a very fair price and then the whole team worked with me for free to get my engine light off and pass emissions. Was extremely worried my car wouldn't pass but with help from almost auto service, I passed! This is the place to go! This service is outstanding and the whole team is very respectful and nice. I will definitely go to this place in the future! read more

Whenever my car has had any problems, I've taken it to Almost Auto Service. They take good care of my car, and good care of my wallet. If you have car problems, bring your car here! I feel like I've always been treated fairly, and that they know what they're doing on anything I bring them. read more

Great experience! I will continue to get my car worked on here due to the quick service!

Sonny and his team are outstanding! My car was having rear differential noises and frictions when turning. I took it to the Ford dealership and they wanted $500 just to diagnose because it was just after the warranty period. Sonny was able to pinpoint the problem and came up with two solutions- buying new or replacing with used. Sonny completed the work quickly and efficiently as well as checking my car for future maintenance concerns. I highly recommend taking your car for service at AAS. read more

Went there for new catalytic converters and timing belt and they did a great job. Fast and affordable.

Had my Audi S4 in to replace a faulty water pump. Couldn't be happier with the work that was done and the staff! Quality work at a very competitive price. Sonny was great to work with and fully intend to keep going to this shop. Thanks again! read more

Great experience at Almost Auto. They diagnosed the issue and repaired quickly with no fuss. Very competitive pricing, I am definitely referring all I can to them. read more

Sonny did a great job replacing my strut and wheel hub. It took a while to identify the problem, but not an inconvenience. Sonny was determined to work the problem through to my complete satisfaction and his satisfaction. Good job. I'll be back and you shout too. read more

the real deal, y'all. i never leave reviews, but had to leave one for these guys. took my car in after Ford told me i'd have to wait 5 days to get a diagnosis on my issues. these guys not only diagnosed it within the hour, but were able to fix it by the end of the day. they were also upfront about costs and transparent about not charging me more than they needed to, which is much appreciated to hear as a woman who has been ripped off at car tuneup places before. aside from being attentive, they were also kind, patient and clear. i will be using AAS again if more issues arise -- though hope to god i do not need to! -- and recommend them to whoever asks me about a good mechanic in the area! read more

I have taken my vehicle to Almost Auto Service several times. Each time I am greeted by the owner who is always willing to help me with my car issues. It is great to have the owner on site and see that he genuinely cares about his customers. He is friendly, honest and patient with all of my questions about my car. I have taken my car to my dealership where I purchased my car and they do a good job. However, Almost Auto Service has been outstanding. They will not steer you wrong and I highly recommend them to anyone that needs maintenance on their car. read more

Almost Auto was welcoming and knowledgable, I was allowed to voice my concerns. I'll be visiting Almost Auto for future repairs.