$200 to be told they can't inspect my car!!! It needed a factory update that could have been…read morediagnosed for way less! I've been told this is not uncommon so I'm sooo disappointed.

Wow! I can't believe I never posted a review here, and I can't believe I'm only the 15th one to…read morereview. When I lived in Ithaca a few years ago, Diane's was my go-to mechanic. They tend to be super busy and getting an appointment can be a wait, and their waiting room tends to be full. But they're very personable and you get the sense that they really care for their customers. If I was still in Ithaca, I'd still be going here.

So grateful to have been recommended this place for my Volvo. Got a taillight replaced and they…read moreremoved the dent also without me asking which was great, seems simple yet I've experienced getting a tire changed and the others not being filled without my request. Service is friendly and rates seems fair.

The folks at Ithaca Foreign Car are simply and absolutely the best. They have cared for all three…read moreof the Volvos I've owned--starting with a 544 in the '70's--and sold me two of them. They are skilled, helpful, and creative. They are the reason I keep buying Volvos.

My grad school kid has used Hunt's twice now. Once when he brought his out of state car to school…read moreand again when he needed a new transmission (big thanks for Ithaca Auto for recommending Hunts for this work). They did great on the car inspection (NY bans dark window tinting unless it came factory installed). Commented on how the vehicle had no rust (Ithaca ices their roads) and suggested we get undercoating done (Daggett's Garage in Dresden was the closest place that will undercoat your car with FluidFilm each October). We did the oil change and minor service. A few months later the transmission gave out (we knew it would happen sooner or later). AAA towed the car to the garage. Hunt's ordered a rebuilt transmission with a 3 year warranty. It was close to $7k but they did a great job. They did the major service and let us know the timing belt was starting to rattle and should be the next major repair and to do it before it breaks. Cars aren't cheap, but I'm grateful Hunts Auto is there to keep the car in good shape. Everyone needs a good mechanic (also Wilcox Tire is a couple buildings down and is the place to go for snow tires).

Whenever I need tire work in Ithaca I try to get here first…read more Typically i get snows switched out for winter months once a year. I've never had bad work or bad results. These guys have been in business for decades. they seem to know how to run a business and put tires together. I'm not sure if they do any other work besides tires. Waiting room is a bit dark and boring. Could use some love in there.

I was recommended Taber Street Auto Repair by a neighbor and I am very glad I took his advice. I…read morewas told by a major auto dealer repair shop that my rack and pinion needed to replaced after they had just replaced the steering column. I was already in $600 for the steering column, which did not fix the clunking noise coming from the front end. They told me for another $1300 I needed to replace the rack and pinion. They were supposedly discounting the $600 I already put into the steering column. Basically a $2,000 job. Well, wrong diagnosis! The team at Taber said I just needed to replace the sway bar bushings. I told them to go ahead and replace the stabilizer arms while they were in there. My RAV 4 has 152K+ miles, so might as well for an extra $100 bucks. The cost of the repair was $330--compare that to $2,000 for a misdiagnosed repair. I am also getting the $600 refunded after contacting the repair shop on the original work. Thank you Taber Team and Steve. Fair, honest and reasonable. They have a new customer and I recommend this shop for your repairs or especially second opinions--it could save you big money!

We have been going to Taber Street Auto since they were actually on Taber St.!…read moreThey're able to provide much better service in their new location. Staff is pleasant and helpful and, once you're a regular customer and they know you, go above and beyond. Even better they'll give you good advice that will ultimately save you money. Taber is reasonably priced and doesn't charge you unnecessarily for what they don't do. (This may make sense for some. I've had a bad experience.)

My go to place for tires on my Audi. The are responsive and friendly plus they know their business…read more As a southern relocated to the North east I went to them for snow tires 3 seasons ago and couldn't be more pleased with the quality tires they recommended. It's October again and time to take off my all season tires and place on my heavy duty snow tires. I'm winter ready. Up here the first snowfall could be any day. Brrrr

My son took his car to Steve Shannon Tire Center in Cortland, NY, to have his winter tires put on…read more They told him that right wheel lug nut was through the stud and that the drum will have to be taken apart for the stud to be replaced which most likely require the replacement of further parts. My son called me and I told him to tell them not to do anything. When my son came home I inspected the wheel and found that the outer covering on the lug nut had come off. However, there was enough of the nut there that I put a lug wrench on the nut and removed it. Then installed a new lug nut!!!!!! I don't know if this auto center has TOATALLY inexperienced and inept mechanics, or they are dishonest and trying to pad the bill with repairs that are not necessary. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! I would give thin place no stars but the system will not let me.

Varna auto is a great little shop near Cornell University. I have several vehicles and have most of…read moremy maintenance work done here. They typically get me in right away. The mechanics working there seem top notch. The owners are friendly and I've never had an issue with the quality of work done there. When I leave; I feel like the work has been done correctly and I'm safe going down the road.

I brought my vehicle (Mazda CX-5) to Varna Auto because the brake warning light was on and I was…read moreunable to disengage the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). After diagnosing the car, they told me both rear EPB actuators and calipers needed to be replaced. I approved the repair and paid $1,124. They later called and said the car was fully fixed and ready for pickup. However, when I arrived, the brake warning light was still on and the EPB was still not functioning properly. I immediately informed them. The next day, they re-examined the vehicle and told me the parking brake control module had lost communication and that they could not fix the issue. They referred me to a Mazda dealership for further repairs. In other words, after charging me over $1,100, the original problem remained unresolved. When the vehicle was returned to me, the brake fluid reservoir cap was missing. The reservoir had been temporarily covered with plastic, and I had to return the following day to obtain a replacement cap. This raised serious concerns about the level of care taken during the repair. I spoke directly with the owner, William Chen, who has been very unprofessional and dishonest throughout the process, about my concerns. During our phone conversation, I explained that I was disappointed and did not want to keep parts that did not resolve the issue. He initially stated that he could return the aftermarket parts (though not the OEM actuators). However, after speaking with someone else at the shop, he changed his position and said he would not return the parts or issue a refund. Overall, I paid for a repair that did not fix the problem and was then told to take the car elsewhere. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop.

I've been bringing my car here for at least 10 years now. All my routine maintenance is done here,…read moreand anything unexpected that I can (beyond body work or anything needing a diagnostic machine hookup), well, I get done here too. Efficient work, good pricing, and totally trustworthy. I don't want to take my car anywhere else.

Really really nice guys, very honest and reasonable prices. They'll never do a service you don't…read moreneed. While I went to school in Ithaca, this is where I took my car for work. When in Ithaca this summer, had a few problems with a different car and took it back. Same reliable / friendly guys, same honesty, no rip-offs. I always recommend to anyone I know who's still in Ithaca.

We had a wonderful experience. Great customer service, reasonable pricing, and didn't hesitate…read moreabout adding on additional work than originally discussed. We will definitely use again in the future. 100% recommend!

From the owner: We offer a variety of services, including brakes, tires, engine repairs, exhausts etc. Call…read more607-793-8309 for a quote today.