Took my car to capital tech for a leaking water pump. James did this work on his own time which…read moreinvolved changing the water pump as well as the timing chains and tensioners. About 2 weeks later the car developed an oil leak from the area of the crankshaft seal and or the timing cover as well as the front valve cover gasket, all of which he had to change. I paid James 900 dollars cash and I supplied the parts needed to do the job. Now after 2 weeks of text messages and 2 or 3 phone calls to my place of employment, James said he has not forgot about me. I have now taken the vehicle to another mechanic for the repairs. This review is not about Capital Tech itself but the mechanic. I am expecting these repairs to cost another 300 to 500 dollars on top of the almost 1600 parts and labor already spent. This post from a dissatisfied customer who is retired but work a part time job Sincerely Larry Ellis

I will not take my car anywhere besides Capital! Finally a car repair place with integrity! I took…read morethere from a high recommendation and so glad I did. I do recommend going there and making an appointment. I made the appointment last week to bring my car in with a laundry list of repairs. This morning I parked my car in their parking lot and dropped my keys through the door as instructed. Derrick just called me before 10am and cancelled some unnecessary repairs that were recommended by another shop... All in all I'm so happy!

Love these guys. Friendly, speedy and they are good at their jobs. Go see them. You will love them…read moretoo.

A friend of mine recommended Auto Solutions a couple of months ago when I needed to get my 2007…read moreMazda 3 hatchback a tune-up. I love my car so much, and if I can get a few more years our of it, I'd be happy. She said they're great, reasonably priced, and do not try to swindle their customers with unnecessary repairs. So I decided to check them out. Upon entering, I was greeted by the nicest receptionist I may have ever met. She had a great smile, was friendly, and was professional but still laid back. I explained what I needed, which included looking at why my engine light was on, check my shocks (because my car made very loud noises with every little bump in the road), and anything else they could find. Then I wanted an estimate and we'd discuss next steps. Made an appointment for the upcoming Thursday, left my car overnight, keys in the Dropbox, and they'd look at it in the morning. Got the estimate a few days later than anticipated, because the mechanic is always SUPER busy, then scheduled a pickup. Turned out that I needed new tires (which was not a surprise), my shocks were dead (hence the loud banging whenever I drove over a little bump), and my heater was on the fritz (the engine light). Spoke to the mechanic, and he said he could have my car ready by the following evening. So I said let's do all work as a holiday treat to myself. Picked up my car after work the following day, met up with the mechanic, and he went over everything with me. To my surprise, and due to an error, they even did a little extra work and didn't charge me for it! When I drove my car home, it felt like it was brand new, and if it wasn't for my "dog blankets" protecting my car seats, I would think that I just drove it off the sales lot. Overall, Auto Solutions is a place I will continue to go back to. The professionalism mixed with a laid-back personal approach, really made me feel at ease. Not charging me for some extra work that was done was a very nice holiday gift from them, and I am very grateful. Be fair warned, if you are a type A personality, and need everything quickly laid out in front of you, in a very specific time frame, they may not be your first choice. But if you have a little time on your hands, I will always highly recommend them.

I have a Volkswagen diesel and everyone else in the area was charging double for a timing service…read more They did it for half the price and did a great job. These guys are honest and just nice to deal with. Very rare to find these days.

They do top notch work that is priced accordingly…read more Been going regularly with a mini cooper- a car for which it can be hard to find mechanics that are able to deal with the unique programming requirements. Like any good mechanic they are in demand so it can sometimes be hard to get through and one needs to be proactive about communicating their needs. All that said my most recent experience shows their customer service is only getting better, matching the excellent work they do!

This place is such a gem. They do great work at a fair price, and I've never felt like I'm being…read moretaken advantage of or upsold some parts or services I don't need. Really lovely people and a wonderful example of an old school auto mechanic shop.

I've been looking for a local place to bring my car into in, and I'm so glad I chose Albany foreign…read moreauto service. They were very efficient with my oil change, and explained everything that was going on with my car without making me feel stupid for not knowing. They do fair and honest work!

I called on Wednesday after reading excellent reviews here on Yelp! The owner answered and gave me…read morean appointment for today for a high mileage oil change on my 2013 Highlander Hybrid. I was in and out in about an hour! The waiting area is comfortable, clean, and has a cold water dispenser so I was able to refill my water bottle. It was only $148 for the oil change, disposal of old oil few, new quarts of oil, labor, taxes!! Excellent value!! The owner is very personable, kind, and has a wry sense of humor! If we ever need any car repair while in the area I will definitely be back!

I relocated to NY, this year. I was dreading trying to a new mechanic that I could trust. I went to…read moresix different shops, all in the same area, everyone was booked up week in advance. All Tech worked hard to get me in within a couple days, thank you! They accurately diagnosed my idle tensioner pulley as being the problem. The second repair, on another date an engine coil failure, another accurate and honest diagnosis. They are honest, professional, kept me in the loop with ETA(s) on the completion of my repairs and pick up times. Keep up the good work All Tech!

Mike is the best, he's honest and fair and I trust him completely. I was going to Whalen prior to…read morefinding Innovative and every time I walked through that door there was always something "wrong" with my car and I'd get a $1k estimate. Not with Innovative, they do what needs to be done and don't make you do all this unnecessary stuff. I've been taking my cars to them for 10+ years now and have never had an issue.

I've known Mike for years, he is a great guy. His shop is located in Menands, NY between exits 6…read moreand 7 off 787, very easy to get to. I trust Mike with my Subaru, if you know me that is huge! He recently did my breaks and CV joint replacement at a very affordable price. I recommend this shop to family and friends.

Ive been to Berdars for six years now. Friendly. They treat you like family. You dont have eorry…read moreabout being overcharged. Dependable. Doesnt take advantage of old ladies like me! My poor 12 year old jeep wrangler had to be towed and im having separation anxiety already! Lol. You guys are the best,! I would never go anywhere else!

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.

Mark and his team do an amazing job. They will always give you a fair and honest estimate. Work is…read moredone on time and if possible, has helped out in emergency situations to expedite work on our cars.

Service I can count on to be well done, honestly and above board. Never a push to do unnecessary…read morerepairs and always done right the first time. The owner is a very knowledgable mechanic who makes sure everything is done right. I still drive our cars there even though I moved away from Troy years ago.