Back in March the owner and his help did a great job fixing my brakes and punctured rim. The are…read morereliable, friendly and solid. I'd recommend them.

Went for front end alignment and two tire. It was done in reasonable time and Mark was very…read morefriendly, even changed my brake light bulb with no charge. Definitely will go again. Very personable

It doesn't get any better than J & D. Always reliable and trustworty. Jerry, Dave and Mike are…read moreoutstanding. For example, AAA brought me gas on the Northway when I ran out...their tech put DIESEL in my gas car. AAA had to come back and tow it to J & D very earl on a Saturday morning. Jerry spent the whole day (thet are normally closed on Saturday) getting the diesel cleaned out and getting me running again, super customer service. - Jim N.

The kind of Service Station where the technicians are knowledgeable and honest. I brought a used…read morecar I was thinking about buying in for evaluation. They could have made a bundle on the work it needed, but instead they strongly advised against buying it. I trust their recommendations and work.

Family owned business that cares about your car more than you. He focuses on educating the customer…read moreon auto needs and is so helpful and willing to answer any question. He's been in the business for 40 years and it shows. Oil change Is $65

Left my vintage 1956 T-bird with him for repairs. Months of delays due to his health. Finally had…read moreto pull it out of there and try somewhere else. Always tells you he can fix ANYTHING. He absolutely CANNOT FIX EVERYTHING. He maybe fine with newer cars, never trust him with your vintage ride. Lots of promises... little deliverance. Lots of wasted time telling your stories.

Very good quality of service from Steve and his team! Not only are the prices fair, they guarantee…read moretheir work until your problem is fixed. And they take the time to explain things to you as well as walk through your itemized receipt. Kathy and Anthony are the dream team in their office as well. They care about you and go above and beyond to make sure that you're issues are addressed and then some. Don't sleep on them!

Such kind people very fair and very down to earth. No surprises on the bill would definitely…read morerecommend to anyone especially ladies who feel like they're taking advantage of other places. Won't happen here, especially with a lady at the desk.

I brought them a list of what needed to be done that included an oil change, and crossed out tire…read morerotation, indicating that I just had snow tires mounted. They ignored the list and rotated the tires but did not do the oil change.

Wouldn't trust my vehicles anywhere else! They were able to diagnose my problem over the phone…read morebased off my description and fixed it so fast for so cheap! They get things done right the first time quickly and charge more than fair prices. They are a family owned business and trustworthy. Truly a rare find these days!

Very disappointed. I never received a reply. This is the second shop I contacted through Yelp and…read morewas ignored. Since all the shops are local, I'll just contact the next shop by phone and follow up with an in person visit, if necessary.

From the owner: Empire Auto Garage delivers honest, high-quality automotive repair for the Capital Region — from…read morebrakes, tires, and oil changes to diagnostics, suspension, A/C, and full mechanical work. We offer fast turnaround times, transparent pricing, and real communication with no upselling or gimmicks. Whether it’s routine maintenance or major repairs, our experienced team treats every vehicle with care. Walk in today and see why Albany drivers trust Empire Auto Garage to keep their cars running strong.

Outstanding service! Just completed a brake job in less than 2 hours!…read moreAlways works on preventative maintenance which I know has extended the good running of my vehicle!

This shop has been helping me for nearly a decade, and I was glad to be back in their area. Almost…read moreimmediately, they helped me with both of my household's cars. Having a shop that's trustworthy and easy to communicate with is something that can't be underestimated.

Stopped in to get my intoxalock calibrated and to my surprise had zero wait time and they were more…read morethan happy to do it! I have been to at least 3 other shops and there most certainly always seems to be something. I was also very impressed at what great contributions they make in their communities!

The owner needs to be more respectful, treats and talks to customers like absolute crap & OVER…read morecharges you on parts, straight up thief...do NOT go here, there are far more respectful automotive shops in Troy NY!!