Fred, the owner, has a top team of three techs and he treats his customers fairly. He may not be the cheapest repairman but he ALWAYS GETS IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! I know Fred would never put me in an unsafe car. A+++ read more

Super friendly and responsive. Kept us apprised of our repair as it was in process and worked with us on some hard to find parts. Needed a clutch replaced, and they did just what we asked for and wanted. Great experience all around. read more

I took my Jeep to get a oil Chang... they did not ask what type of oil I use. They placed the wrong type of oil in my jeep, and I noticed it was driving different. I took it back to have them to look at it and to change the oil they sabotage underneath my jeep and I have pictures and proof of what was done. They tried to say that I had an oil leak which I did not have an oil leak prior to bringing it to them to get the oil change but after my oil change leaking, I do not recommend any Jeep owner to use Glendale auto‼ read more

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I mean, no one wants to have to have to go to an auto shop, but when you do, keep this place in mind! My alternator went out and they were able to get me in same day that I called and get me back up and running before they closed. We have 3 little kids so I was worried about being down a car for a day or two but they rushed to get it done and were FAR more reasonable than any of the other quotes I received (like $800 less). The staff was friendly, professional and honest. This will be our go to from now on. read more

Recently, my car started making a strange noise every time I used my brakes, so I brought it into Glendale Automotive to check it out. They called me up and let me know I needed new brake pads and rotors. They told me it what it was going to cost and I immediately called my dad to see if that was a good deal. He informed me it wasn't so I decided to call around and look for a better deal. I consistently was getting better prices than what they offered me so I decided to go pick up my car and have it serviced somewhere else. I have never experienced worse customer service in my life than that day. I very politely informed the man at the desk I would be taking my business elsewhere and he not only continued to ask where I was taking it but then starting bashing and making fun of the place I was taking it to (who was willing to do the job for nearly half the cost). He started trying to negotiate but was still offering prices hundreds of dollars more than what the other place was willing to do it for. Finally, he told me there would be a charge for not using them. I suspected there would be but they charged $150 to confirm what I already believed was wrong with the car and this man continued to be nasty and tell me how I wouldn't have gotten charged for them to look at it if I had used them. All in all, had he treated me better I probably would've changed my mind and let them service my car rather than be charged the $150 and hassle of having to take it elsewhere, but under no circumstance would I give my business to someone who treated me like that. The funniest part of it all is they have a sign saying there will be a $50 fee for customers who are nasty or have a bad attitude. I think they need to start charging themselves that fee. Very disappointing, do not recommend. read more

We have been going to Glendale Auto for the last two cats oil changes and repairs. Always good service, timely and well done. This week we had an emergency, it seems both headlight builds burned out at the same time! We discovered this at the worst possible time. The next day my husband called Fred, the owner, and he got us in right away and completed the repair in under an hour! Alway recommend Fred and Glendale Automotive! read more

ANOTHER terrific experience at Glendale Automotive. On a weekend road trip we noticed a rattling noise coming from under my car. Very concerned, I took it in first thing Monday morning without an appointment. They couldn't fit me in until the next week, but offered to take a look under the car just to see if they could diagnose the problem/if it would be safe to drive for a week. Turns out, it was a quick fix, and they pulled it into a bay and fixed it in 5 minutes (remember - I didn't have an appointment!) When I asked "how much do I owe you?" They said "Nothing, just have a merry Christmas!" They have my business for life. read more

Absolutely outstanding service. I had radiator replaced June 2023 on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler by Glendale Automotive. Recently radiator developed a leak due to manufacturing defect. Jeep was at my long time local shop 3 miles from my home 120 miles north of Indy when leak discovered. I discussed problem with Fred (Glendale Automotive owner) and my desire to have shop here replace radiator. Fred was very understanding and accommodating and refunded me the cost of radiator with me returning defective radiator to his shop in Indy. Thank you Glendale Automotive. read more

Good to have a locally owned repair shop in the neighborhood. Took in our 10-year-old Outback for a new starter. Left it overnight, and it was ready the next morning. Price for the part and labor seemed reasonable. I'll be returning. read more

Great service, experience, and pricing. Fred and his crew have always done me right!

If you can find an honest, well-priced, straightforward mechanic... HANG ON TO THEM. Fred and crew are the best.

I patronized this business for years as well as recommended friends and family. My experience over the years remains consistently first class. Every person I interacted with at this shop provides amazing customer service. They always have time and do not talk down to customers, regardless of the question. read more

Terrific mechanics at this shop! VERY honest and totally stands by their work. HIGHLY recommend! Hard to find an honest mechanic these days. At other places you often get "repairs" that you really don't need. Not with Glendale. I have been going to them for YEARS. The owner, Fred, is very personable and straightforward. Will give you an estimate on any job. Don't waste your time and money going elsewhere. read more

This feels like a neighborhood shop that actually cares about you and your vehicle. I've sent several people here and they've provided me with great recommendations for services they do not happen to provide in-house! read more

You know the old days, when you went to a garage and the guys there actually cared about your car? Do you know that those guys actually still exist! They are at Glendale Automotive. My SUV has been making a weird chugging noise for quite a while. I had not had the time to have it checked out, and I wanted to find a garage I could trust. When I called Glendale, Fred was able to see me right away. He rode in the car with me to check what I was talking about with the sound. He determined right away that I needed brakes, possibly both front and back. He assured me that he would call with an estimate before doing any work, and that it could be done in one day. Everything he promised was true, and more. I was so impressed with the speed and accuracy of his work, that I took our other car to him for a quick light fix. He completed that work in a timely and inexpensive manner as well. The care and concern that he showed me, along with the respect that I so appreciate makes this garage the one I will trust from now on. He also gave me a recommendation for a body shop to help knock out a ding on the front of my SUV. The garage is conveniently located just outside of Broad Ripple, making it easy to access and convenient off of Keystone. If you need any sort of car work done, check out Glendale and you won't be disappointed. read more

Earlier this year, I had a transmission issue. It needed to be rebuilt. Although there were some hiccups, Fred went above and beyond what he should have done or had to do. I have struggled to find an honest mechanic and I believe I have found the mechanic/shop I will always trust for servicing my van. read more

This shop is tops! Dogged determination in diagnosing my car's issue? Check Always competitive pricing? Check "Above and beyond" help with transportation after vehicle drop-off? Check Patience with mother-in-law's auto issues? Check If you're looking for service that is old-school, smart, and reliable, Glendale automotive is the end of your search. read more

Fast service, friendly staff, and great prices. What more could you ask for? Glendale Automotive is our family's go-to auto shop and will be for years to come. Auto care and maintenance usually feels like a nuisance or a chore, but these guys make doing business an overall pleasant experience. Highly recommend! read more

When I first moved to Indy, one of the things I was most concerned about was finding a shop that treated me fairly, like an intelligent adult, and would be honest, and I found all of that and so much more in Glendale Automotive. Their waiting room is clean, they have complimentary drinks, they're efficient with their time and mine, and go above and beyond when it comes to service. They remember who I am when I call and the quirky things about my car. They give me helpful things to think about and help me think through potential future issues. I never have a second of hesitation when calling to make an appointment. I would recommend this local shop to anyone! read more

Great service and really timely with changing my oil! The waiting space is small, but comfortable, and all the guys are really personable. I definitely recommend this place, and will be coming back! read more

Highly recommend! I send everyone I know here, because Fred & his team are polite, honest, & thorough. We have been using Glendale for 7 years & I won't go anywhere else. They are not open weekends & there isn't much of a waiting room, so if you planned on hauling your kids with you know that the Glendale library & Target are across the street! read more

I had a great experience here. Called and spoke to the owner, who told me if I came in early they could squeeze me in for a tune up. The whole team was just really personable. Comfy chairs and coffee in the lobby, didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. Really appreciated the whole team and will definitely be back. read more

Owner very nice guy!!!! I got a seal put on rear differential fluid was leaking and he helped me explained fluid leak destroyed pads and rotor on one side so he fixed all and did a great job it was fast and price was reasonable. read more

I found my automotive shop! I have never had such a great car repair service experience. The owner is friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The mechanic was so kind. They listened and diagnosed my car that was jumping. I thought the car needed to be balanced-turned out my tire was low. All this without making me feel foolish. Wifi, comfortable chairs and great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Glendale automotive is a good value. I've taken my car to them to fix my air conditioner (works great now) and to have my breaks checked. You know you can trust a mechanic when they occasionally tell you nothing(expensive) is wrong. The waiting room is kind of dingy (not the sort of place you'd want to wait long), but it's a good place. read more

If you're looking for an upfront, honest, and personable auto shop, you'll find it at Glendale Automotive. My husband and I have taken our vehicles to this shop on multiple occasions, and have always been so impressed with the way these guys do business. read more

Fantastic shop! Could not say better things. Honest, fair, and outstanding service. Definitely recommend using this shop!!

I can say with a great deal of confidence that they are officially my go to mechanics and if you go you won't be disappointed!! They were able to diagnose that I needed an AC compressor and fix it in one day, none of that overnight crap, with a great price as well ( compared to the 2 other places I went to). Fred and his partners are friendly and polite I couldn't have wished for a better experience. read more

I've taken my car here before for work and was extremely impressed. This business is full of integrity and knowledge, and it shows. That's why I brought my car back today to get an estimate to have my belts replaced. The mechanic looked at the belts with me, and saw that one was literally falling apart. He didn't trust it to take me to work and back the rest of the week until their opening on Friday, so he sent me down the road a block to another shop he trusted. The mechanics there were frankly amazed that my belt hadn't fallen off yet and got me taken care of. You can tell that a business is upright when they put the safety and well-being of their customers above making money off of the work themselves. Thank you, Fred. You have a customer for life. read more

Well, as they say, "A good mechanic is hard to find." - Here's one definitely found. Fred and his crew are friendly, articulate and straight shooting. There's no recommending things you don't need, condescending attitude, etc. He put a new alternator in my car recently and got it done fairly fast too. They didn't push a new battery at me either. It seems like he's expanded staff over the past couple of years maybe spruced up the lobby a little? I trust them is all I can say. read more

This is a little story about finding and staying with the best garage in town. There is customer loyalty which is being honest to your customers, but their is also the kind of loyalty where you as a customer stay loyal to the place where you do business and this is the story of where that works to your benefit. I have a 2010 Subaru Forester that has now had more than one or two catalytic converters. I've only paid for one, but Fred has replaced this more than a couple times now at no cost. If I had been shopping around for the best prices in repair work, I would not have been able to go back and get this kind of work redone. Fred is always so easy to talk with regarding car repairs and maintenance and he explains what is needed and how much it will cost. He has taken care of 3 of our cars now and they have all been in the plus 100,000 range. I like to buy a car and keep it as long as possible and he has helped to make that happen. read more

This shop was fantastic! They were honest when assessing my car and letting me know if they thought it was worth it to fix or not. They were flexible on pick up/drop off times and all around nice to work with. read more

I made an appointment bc of all of the great things I've heard about Glendale Automotive from friends and my only regret is that I didn't take my car here sooner. Took my car in bc I thought I needed realignment and my engine seemed to be driving funny. Naturally, I was nervous they would take advantage of the fact that I was a woman, who doesn't know much about cars, coming in on my own. I'm glad I was wrong. According to Steve, my tires did not need to be realigned and there was nothing wrong with my engine. He was honest with me, showed me the diagnostics, made some recommendations (was very knowledgeable on the specific year and model of my car) and then sent me on my way and did not charge me a dime for his time. They have a customer for life now! (Bonus: I was able to stay at the shop and get some work done on the free wifi.) read more

A good guy (and team), a good price, and they stand behind their work. When they ran into some brake issues with my hybrid they went the extra mile to do what was needed and stuck by their original estimate. I usually dread car repairs, especially going to dealerships. This place is different. read more

We have taken our cars to Glendale Automotive for many years. I can tell you from first hand experience that they are honest and trustworthy. Fred (the owner) knows his stuff. He is easy to approach and if you don't need something he will tell you. Fred has gone above and beyond to always do his best for us. read more

I brought my car to Fred at Glendale because of the positive reviews I found online. He failed to fix my car, couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, and refused to return my money. I originally took my car to another shop, had diagnostics performed, and received an estimate based on a bad mass airflow sensor. The estimate struck me as being high, so I called around and sure enough, Fred said he could replace it for less money. What Fred didn't tell me was that he wasn't going to make ANY efforts to confirm the first shop's diagnosis. He didn't even bother asking who did the diagnosis until it was clear that it was wrong. Fred also waited until after it was clear he didn't fix my car to let me know that a mass airflow sensor appearing to have gone bad can signify a VARIETY of problems. Some professional. In his defense, when my car was displaying the exact symptoms after it was "fixed" and I took it back, he did make some efforts to make sure the part he put in wasn't bad. He also FINALLY performed some diagnostic tests!!! Unfortunately, not only did he not fix my car and keep my money, but he also couldn't tell me what was wrong. Maybe I just got unlucky and the positive reviews on here are a more accurate barometer for this shop, but all I know is that I'm out several hundred dollars and my car is still messed up. I'd advise you to go elsewhere. read more