Update: I met with the owner to pay for the work they did to put on a new bumper on my car. The…read moreprice they gave me was $1,200 to put a new bumper on my car. Joe argued with me that it cost more than he quoted me to fix the bumper and asked me to pay an additional $700 to "cover his costs." I reluctantly agreed and paid him $1,900 to put a new bumper on my car. He gave me the keys and told me where my car was parked. I went to retrieve my car and ALL OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS WERE MISSING FROM THE CAR. I asked the mechanic who was there where my items were and he told me that Joe told him that the car was his now and that I had already sold the car to Joe and that he threw away everything that was in the car. I said are you kidding me, I never sold my car to him. The mechanic told me "well, Joe told me that you already sold the car to me and I thought this car was mine." THEY TOOK MY PLATES OFF THE CAR, TOOK MY REGISTRATION OFF MY CAR, CLEARED OUT MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT (THREW AWAY MY REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE INFORMATION) AND ALL OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS (JUMPER CABLES, CLOTHES, BAG OF TOOLS, BOX OF K-CUPS AND RECEIPTS I HAD IN THE CAR). I noticed that the registration was missing from the car and again asked the mechanic about this. I told him that it's illegal to remove the registration from someone's car. He told me again "Joe told me that you sold him the car, I thought the car was mine. He was talking about having dealer plates on the car and it is very likely he was using my car for personal use. I WAS SHOCKED!!! I should have called the police right then, but was just in a state of shock and left with my car. Later that day I was looking at the new bumper they put on my car and THEY PUT A BROKEN, CRACKED AND SCRATCHED USED BUMPER ON MY CAR. I called Joe and told him that all my personal belongings were missing from the car (he responded by saying if you think items are missing from your car then you should file a claim with your insurance company), I told him that you also took my registration off of the car and threw away everything that was in my glove compartment (he responded by saying "you sold me your car"), I told him I never sold you my car, that's a lie, you work in the auto industry and you know you never had a bill of sale or a signed title, what you did was illegal, I told him and to top it off you put a broken, cracked and scratched used bumper on my car and I would like to come back by your shop and get my money back (he responded "You wanted me to put a used bumper on your car and I don't have any of your money") I said that's another lie, I gave you $1,900 and why would I pay you to put a broken and cracked bumper on my car? I said there are two ways we can go about this, I can come down to your store and you can give me the money back or I can take you to court (he responded "I don't have any of your money - do what you think you have to do). That same day I filed a police report with the Green Island police department. The police were shocked by everything that I shared with them and said you need to take him to court and sue him. I will be taking Joe to court to get my money back.

5 cars have been fixed here going back to 2000. Great experience each time. Owner Joe Lazzaro is…read morewonderful.

I've been going here to fix my car for about 5 years now, and I wouldn't ever want to bring my car…read moreanywhere else. I'm not sure why I didn't write this review earlier, to be honest. Dan is a great guy who knows what he is talking about, and his mechanics are pretty knowledgeable and kind as well. As a young woman who doesn't know much about cars, I'm always afraid of getting scammed and up-charged; with my luck some other numbnut mechanic out there would try to convince me to buy their "premium air"... I'm happy I found a place where I don't have to worry about that. If you want to patronize a knowledgeable business that practices honesty and integrity, go to La Barge's in Albany :)

Took my into La Barge's the other day because my brakes were making a horrible grinding sound, and…read moreI needed an oil change anyway. Honestly, I was expecting a headache, but the team here was great. Dan and the guys upfront were super welcoming, kept me updated, and didn't try to upsell me on a million things I didn't need. They got the brakes expected. It's a huge relief to find an honest mechanic shop that can actually handle everything from a quick oil change to major repairs under one roof.

Someone backed into my car in a parking lot. 518 took care of the insurance issues and did a great…read morejob on the repairs. They also advised me that the insurance company was liable for the child seat if it needed to be replaced, which the insurance company did not tell me about. I am very satisfied and will go back again if needed.

My experience with 518 Collision was exceptional! After the initial phone call to my insurance…read morecompany Max took care of the rest. Kamal does great work and is very proud of his work. They make a great team! I highly recommend 518 Collision!

I've trusted Primeau's with my vehicle for one year now…read more They're reliable, professional and trustworthy, which can be difficult when it comes to finding a mechanic. They're family-owned and operated, which is also unique, and they always recommend only the necessary things your vehicle needs. Even if you think it's one thing, they're quick to let you know if it's not. One thing to note is that their hours of operation are Monday through Thursday. If you're in need of a reliable mechanic, give Primeau's a call!

Quality, care, and excellence in all the family does for accident victims…read more Sheila and her boys run a wonderful, honest, caring auto body shop. Please shop this body repair company, one you can trust!! Geraldine of Latham, NY

Mohawk Collision really stood in the gap between me and the at-fault driver's insurance agent. This…read morewas the first time I had ever had to deal with an insurance claim from an accident. Mohawk was so steadfast in helping me. I really appreciated their kindness and willingness to help me. My car was totaled so I cannot speak to their work, but, wow. I would absolutely recommend them.

I cannot recommend Mohawk Collision highly enough. I was totally pleased with the work they did…read moreafter a deer ran into my front driver side and did a great amount of damage. The staff at Mohawk Collision is exceptional, so easy to work with and professional. I was able to bring my car to them very quickly after it was damaged. They kept me abreast of parts availability and progress of the needed work, and had my car back to me in a short amount of time compared to what I hear from folks who used other auto-body shops. My car looks great and runs great. Mohawk Collision went above and beyond by cleaning the inside of my car, too. I would definitely use them again without checking elsewhere. Thank you Mohawk Collision.

Very helpful bunch with their honest pricing and assessments. I have already recommended this shop…read moreto people who live in the area.

My wife had issues with her tires, so she went to Caruso's for an alignment and tires Only 8 months…read morelater i had to take her car to another place for new tires. Color me shocked when they showed me the Alignment report on why she had 2 rear tires going bald on the outside where even the steel belts were showing on one. Even hitting a pothole every day for 6 months couldn't have screwed up her alignment that bad. They have no idea what they are doing regarding alignment to the point they either don't even do it, or they have incompetent employees taking short cuts. I would recommend you not visit them for anything related to alignments or tires. Within 8 months you will probably have the same issue and be out another 1k+. Absolutely ridiculous to take advantage like that.

--------------------- What Happened:…read more --------------------- Winter storm damage from a falling tree branch (windshield area and frame). --------------------- Their Estimate: --------------------- $3,985.17 (preliminary estimate grand total) Comparable Estimate: $375.00 for "Front Windshield and Frame." --------------------- Bottom Line: --------------------- I would not recommend this shop if you are trying to avoid being overcharged. --------------------- Full Details: --------------------- During a recent winter storm, a tree branch fell onto my vehicle and damaged the windshield area and surrounding frame. I brought my 2009 Chevy Malibu in for an estimate because I wanted the frame addressed, the windshield repaired/replaced as appropriate, and the affected area repainted. J Smitty Automotive provided a preliminary estimate with a Grand Total of $3,985.17. For context, I purchased this vehicle for approximately $6,000, so being quoted nearly $4,000 for the repair was not reasonable to me. What left the interaction with a bad impression was that there was no attempt to recommend a more cost-effective path forward or explain alternatives - only a very high estimate. I then obtained another written estimate elsewhere for the same problem area ("Front Windshield and Frame") totaling $375.00, which I found far more reasonable. To avoid any confusion: the repairs shown in my before - and - after photos were NOT performed by J Smitty Automotive; they were completed by the other shop after I declined this estimate. Based on this experience, I would not recommend proceeding here unless you are comfortable with a risk of significantly inflated pricing.

From the initial estimate to the repair of my bumper on my Mercedes Benz 2023 they were…read moreknowledgeable, professional, affordable, friendly and answered all my questions and actually got the service done in a timely manner. I'm so impressed. Definitely my new go to. Thank you, guys

I brought my truck into The Works Auto Center because the paint was looking super dull and covered…read morein annoying swirl marks from automatic car washes. Honestly, they did an incredible job. I went with their paint correction and full detail, and when I picked it up, I was blown away it looked like it just rolled off the showroom floor. They got out all the fine scratches, and the paint has this crazy deep shine to it now. They clearly didn't noticed before. If you need a deep detail, paint correction, or actual bodywork done right, do yourself a favor and come here. These guys take serious pride in what they do, and I'll definitely be back.

I needed window tint for photosensitivity due to SLE. I chose the works auto center based on…read morereviews and I am very happy with that choice. They got me in very quickly and I couldn't be happier with the result. I am AMAZED at the difference in how my skin feels as a result of the sun protection from the tint. The difference is astounding. No more rashes and flares from riding in the car. The windows look fabulous, very clean. 10/10 would reccomend.