Saw that I had posted a review back in 2014. Since then, I'v moved to Kentucky and bought a new…read morevehicle. I had been going to Nick and Mike at Cottman since the early 2000s. Finally needed new brakes on the Rogue. Nick and the guys took care of it and replaced the calipers... all for a lower price than what I was quoted on this side of the river at a mechanic I trust. Nick will do you right.

I got treated very professionally, My vehicle was diagnosed less than 6 hours after dropped it off…read more, although I didn't have my car serviced the professionalism and courtesy was excellent.

Have taken my very old very beat up car there on several occasions. I'm chronically broke and…read morethey've been very helpful with prioritizing issues in order of safety and prevention of other issues. They are a small business and do not offer payment plans, so keep that in mind if you have a larger issue and are living pay-check-to-paycheck. Had them replace my sway bar a couple years ago, and had no problems with it since. Price was fair, comparable to what other mechanics were charging (someone else I knew had the same issue about a month prior so I had a good comparison). They also provided transportation home, and to pick up my car when it was finished. My one complaint is that they did miss a small oil leak on inspection, but my car had so many larger leaks and issues at the time that may have eclipsed the issue.

I gave Ernie's two chances and they failed me both times. The first thing I had done was a blend…read moredoor actuator and it didn't make it past a few months before messing up again. The second thing was a noise my car was making. I paid Ernie's $612 because they said it was my brakes. The sound was still there and I took it somewhere else for a bolt joint for $68. I am extremely upset I wasted my time and my money. And don't even get me started about it sitting there for 3 days without even a call that they even looked at it.

I rarely leave negative reviews, and I understand that older vehicles require repairs and that…read moreunexpected issues can happen. However, my experience with this shop was so disappointing that I feel obligated to warn others. In April 2026, my daughter's vehicle was diagnosed by this shop as needing a transmission rebuild. We were quoted up to approximately $3,000 and told the vehicle would be completed by April 24. We approved the repair because my daughter is a single mother who depends on her vehicle for work. When the shop finally contacted us, we were instructed to pay over the phone and pick up the vehicle from the parking lot after hours. We paid $3,195 including tax. Immediately upon starting the vehicle, there was a loud exhaust leak that was not present when the vehicle was brought in. The receipt left on the vehicle noted a "clunking sound" and that the flex pipe needed replacement. We also discovered missing clips and bolts under the hood. We paid out of pocket to replace the missing hardware and had to take it to another shop to repair the exhaust issue. The clunking noise continued to worsen. When we attempted to contact the shop, the voicemail box frequently stated that it was not accepting messages. Eventually, the motor mount failed while the vehicle was being driven, causing additional damage including the drive belt and crank pulley. The vehicle was towed back to the shop. It sat for approximately a week before being inspected. During the following weeks, we received conflicting information from different employees regarding parts availability, labor hours, repair costs, and timelines. At one point, I was told a part could only be found on eBay for $500. My husband was given a different explanation the same day. After he located multiple replacement options himself, the shop suddenly found a used part for significantly less. Most concerning was that we were never contacted with an estimate or asked to authorize additional repairs. Instead, we received a call stating the work had already been completed and that we owed $1,463. After disputing the charge, the amount was reduced to $1,171.50. The shop also informed us that the mechanic who had originally worked on the vehicle had been terminated. My biggest concerns are: * Poor communication throughout the process * Conflicting information from staff members * Repairs completed without prior authorization or approval of costs * Additional vehicle issues immediately following major transmission work * Lack of accountability when concerns were raised I understand older vehicles can have problems. My dissatisfaction is not because the vehicle was old. It is because of the way this situation was handled from start to finish. After spending more than $4,300 between the original transmission repair, follow-up repairs, towing, and related expenses, we were left feeling misled, frustrated, and taken advantage of. I would not return to this shop and cannot recommend them based on our experience.

I seriously can't recommend this place enough. I brought my car in for transmission issues, and…read morefrom the very first conversation, Tina (the owner) made me feel totally at ease. She's knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely cares about her customers--which is SO rare in the auto repair world. Tina took the time to explain exactly what was going on with my car, what needed to be done, and what it would cost. No pressure, no upselling--just straight-up transparency and integrity. And guess what? The repair was done on time and under budget. My car is running smoother than ever, and I finally feel like I've found a shop I can trust. If you're having transmission problems--or honestly, ANY car issues--do yourself a favor and go see Tina. She and her team are the real deal. Thanks again, Tina! You've got a customer for life.

Good service, I bought my car here years ago. I was only in for oil change. Fast service with an…read moreappointment. The staff nice, friendly and they are like a family. Bonus as you can see from picture , sweet pooch keeps you company while you wait.

Ray was very polite and professional and helped us get in a car the same day. We bought a 2017…read moresubaru outback and had some bad experiences with other dealers in the surrounding area but were pleasantly surprised with the staff's attention to detail and kindness. A month or so later, no issues at all with the car. K.C. helped us with our financing and spelled out everything in simple terms and walked us through our options. Will definitely be returning in the future for our next vehicle.

Torbeck's is not the cheapest but they are the best to me. Why? Because Dan shoots straight the…read morefirst time. He doesn't inflate or invent problems for your car. He doesn't promise your car at one time and then its 3 days later when it's finally done. I've never had to take my car back and forth to find out what was wrong with it. He took the time to really check out the problem and best method to resolve.

We had our car towed there after the dealership told me my steering problwm was that I needed a new…read morewire harness for $5300. They said they MAY be able to fix it instead of replacing but they needed another $200 to investigate the possibility. Dan and his crew fixed the issue and the total including payimg the tow to them came to $800 and change. They were very supportive and even tried to get Hyundai to pay for it. Car was cleaned before we picked up and she drives like new. Then we needed the brakes in our van looked at and they fixed that promptly as well. Both times they gave us a loaner vehicle and none of the people could have been nicer.

5/5 stars! Writing…read morethis review the third time I've been to Overbeck. The first time was a standard oil change, the second time was getting a full set of new tires with an alignment and balancing and they repaired a broken tire pressure sensor. The alignment was done properly for the first time, probably ever in my 11 year old car, according to the tech. It was so rusted stuck that had to use a torch to heat everything up so it would release. And I just took it to a Toyota dealership less than 1 year ago for an alignment. When I told the staff this they said it looked like it had never been touched. So it seems to me that everyone else (Toyota and firestone) besides Overbeck wanted to stay on schedule, not getting behind, and just did the bare minimum. And let me tell you what- my car drives like it's new again. The third time was 2 days after my tire pressure sensor was replaced- I took it back in to have it looked at becuase the low tire pressure light came back on. They told me the one they replaced was only intermittently working and was therefore defective. So they replaced it for free and sent me on my way. The best part about this? They have a line that they text confirm your appointment, send quotes to, etc. I send a text to this number around 10pm on a Wednesday to try to secure an appointment early the next day. To my surprise, someone wrote back and told me to bring it right in in the morning, no appointment necessary. When I got there, they said "we're dropping everything to get you on your way", And even offered me a loaner car for the day, knowing I had to get to work. I declined because I had the capability to work in their cozy lobby on their wifi network. I feel like I'm truly treated like family here, they even greeted me by name today (which I find impressive since I've only been here three times). I'm so so satisfied. I just happened to come across this place because I got a coupon in the mail for an oil change. I'm so glad I decided to bring my car here. They want to make sure they're doing the best work possible and making sure they have happy clients.

I'm not sure if they can fix anything but they really know how to rack up a bill. I took my truck…read morein for a diagnostic on my sunroof and an oil change and they sent me a proposal for $6000 which included a host of problems I didn't ask for. I do not recommend this group. It's your standard hustle car repair shop. Don't get taken.

Exceptional service from Ft. Mitchell Garage. I brought my car in with a severely rusted suspension…read morethat required a full replacement--no small or inexpensive repair. Ron handled everything with professionalism, transparency, and real expertise from start to finish. Even when parts availability became an issue, he took the time to explain the situation and ensured a safe, reliable solution rather than rushing the job or cutting corners. That level of care and accountability is rare. What truly set this experience apart was how I was treated. As a woman, I was met with straightforward honesty and respect--no talking down, no pressure--just clear, professional service exactly as it should be. As a 4th-generation, locally owned business, Ft. Mitchell Garage represents the best of what "shop local" should mean: quality work, integrity, and pride in what they do. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.

Recently my 2020 Civic Si developed an intermittent issue with the clutch not wanting to go into…read more1st or reverse. The car has very low miles so I did not think a new clutch was needed but had no idea what else it could be. I took it to the local dealer (twice) and they couldn't ID the issue. The first time they flushed/refilled the hydraulic fluid which was pretty dirty. It helped but didn't cure the problem. The next time, they couldn't find the issue but gave me a $6000 estimate for a new clutch. That seemed way out of line so I went to Ft Mitchell Garage. They ran through all the diagnostics and then multiple people drive the car . Finally on one of the drives, Ron experienced the problem . They ended up simply lubricating the gears. It cost $237 not $6000!

My sister got her car worked on, and I went with her. Anthony performed high-quality work and…read morerespectfully updated her. She is very happy with the company and now I will be using them for my future mechanical needs. It can be hard to find a good mechanic you trust and they've earned mine. Jennifer was wonderful and has a warm personality. I was impressed with her. And I overheard that they came under the expected cost.