$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.

We were traveling and away from home when our radiator went out. Parameter helped us on the spot…read moreand we were able to get our car repaired and still enjoy our weekend getaway with our family. Highly recommend!

Our small camper van had a spongy brake issue while we were in Watkins Glen. Parmenter was able to…read moreschedule us the next morning. They quickly diagnosed that we had blown a brake line and repaired it quickly. What was extremely helpful was that they gave us a ride to downtown and later back so that we wouldn't have to stay in the waiting room all morning. Friendly staff and our van is in peak shape now!

I've received so much help with various issues with my vehicle, even though I didn't purchase my…read morevehicle through them. Kyle and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and caring, and they truly go above and beyond to help their customers. A special shout-out to Tyler--thank you so much for all of your help! It is genuinely appreciated!

BEWARE - Ross Auto Sales LLC…read more I will be taking this matter to court. I brought my vehicle to Ross Auto Sales LLC on September 10, 2025. My car remained at this shop for over two months. During that time, I spoke directly with a mechanic who told me they were looking for a part to get the process started. Despite that, months passed with no follow-up or progress. I reached out several times for updates, and it wasn't until late November/early December that the advisor finally informed me of issues with my vehicle--after it had already been sitting on their lot for months. Because of the lack of communication and follow-up, my car remained on their property. Despite this, I was later told about possible storage fees, even though the delays were due to unanswered calls and messages on their end while I was actively trying to move the process forward. When I went to pick up my vehicle, I noticed scratches and an indentation on the passenger side that were not present when I dropped it off. When I asked to see footage to understand what may have happened, Kyle immediately became defensive instead of attempting to resolve the issue. He raised his voice and stated that my vehicle was "not his responsibility," despite it being on his lot and under his care. Kyle stated there was "nothing written" saying vehicles are their responsibility while on his property, yet in the same conversation said he "wasn't the one who looked at the car" and shifted blame to a mechanic. At the same time, he blamed others in his shop for information I had previously been given. The constant deflection and lack of accountability was extremely unprofessional. This situation escalated over $120 for a diagnostic fee, which I had in my hand and was fully prepared to pay. Instead of handling the situation professionally, Kyle continued to raise his voice and speak to me disrespectfully. The way he spoke to me as a woman was unacceptable and not how a business owner should conduct himself. What made this worse is that instead of attempting to resolve the issue privately or professionally, Kyle took to social media and made posts about the situation. Since then, multiple people have reached out to me sharing similar experiences with this shop, including poor communication, long delays, and unresolved issues with their vehicles. I understand that auto repairs can be complex. However, professionalism, accountability, and communication are non-negotiable--especially when a customer's vehicle sits in your care for months. Damage to a customer's car, aggressive behavior, and blaming employees or customers instead of taking responsibility is not acceptable. I genuinely try to support Black-owned and local businesses, but support should never require tolerating disrespect, poor communication, unprofessional conduct, or damage to personal property without accountability. Because of this experience, I removed my vehicle and had it sent to another shop. I'm sharing this so others can make informed decisions.

I dropped my vehicle off for an inspection, did not take long for him to get to it and he was very…read morepleasant and professional throughout the experience, I will absolutely be returning to him the next time I need my vehicle looked at.

They messed up scheduling me, and when I called to resolve it I got hung up on. Then, when I called…read moreback and rescheduled my appointment, they said they can't do anything if I myself don't know exactly whats wrong with the car. I say, "it's your job to look at it, figure out what's wrong and fix it. and he says, "no, your job to tell me what needs to be fixed and I fix it." so you're telling me you refuse to fix someone's car unless they fully understand what's wrong with it? apparently, yes, even though that makes no sense I'd give 0 stars if I could. so incompetent.

I booked an oil change with Patterson's last week. During the time my car was at the shop they let…read moreme know that one of my lights on the back was out and offered to replace it. I said yes, thinking the cost would be worth the time it would take me to go buy the bulb and figure out how to install it. The oil change with the bulb replacement was $160. If that wasn't bad enough when I got home I realized the light on the back wasn't even installed properly. I went back to the shop to get it fixed, something that took 30 seconds. This was insane to me. A task that they initially billed .3 hours for to take 30 seconds to redo told me I was being exorbitantly overcharged. I was able to get a refund on the bulb but I feel as though they thought I wasn't smart and didn't understand I was being scammed. Do not go to Patterson's! I will not be returning and nor should you !!

I have become a fan of this business. I have had extensive work done on my car , Control arms…read moreneeded to be replaced and they took fotos and showed me the deteriorating condition prior to doing any work. I've had brakes done and they gave me information to get a rebate. Mike Sealy is extremely honest and a great mechanic! I asked him to check several things as suggested by another dealer and he showed me that half of those were unnecessary. Elizabeth and Ruth are no ordinary receptionists, they are also well versed and actual mechanics themselves. The atmosphere is friendly, honest and positively a good experience.

I highly recommend Brake Away. My husband and I were traveling through the area when our truck…read morebroke down. We are not familiar with the area so we took the advice of the tow truck driver and had it towed to this shop. We explained our situation that we needed to get home soon and they worked tirelessly to address the problem and fix it so we could get back on the road. We are grateful to Brake Away for their helpfulness and kindness.

They were able to get me in and out quickly. Came in cheaper than other brake estimates.read more

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.

My political bumper stickers came back from inspection sliced up, presumably with the box cutters…read morethey use for inspection sticker.

My son is a student at Ithaca so when he called us in Maryland to tell us his car wouldn't start,…read morewe began to panic. Relying on strangers is always a crapshoot and finding an honest auto shop is, unfortunately, like finding a needle in a haystack. Jason and John were both very helpful and assuring that they could fit my son's was the relief I needed. Thank you Ithaca Auto Service. You are a lifesaver!