I'm not a big reviewer, but in this case I can't pass on sharing my experience with others. I…read morerecently had the fuel pump go out on my GMC. Due to my circumstances it was somewhat of a crisis for me. I had my vehicle towed to JR's shop. Simply put, it was the best decision I could have made. JR was quick, but thorough in his diagnosis of my problem, very understanding of my situation as well. When he received the parts we ordered for replacement, he was very honest and up front about how the quality of the replacement parts did not meet his standard, and he was not ok with putting them in my vehicle. JR explained a couple of alternatives for me, and helped me find a solution. If you're looking for someone with the highest professional skill with excellent character and integrity to take care of your vehicle, look no further than JR. I know I won't. Can't thank you enough, man. -Josh H.

J&J will now be on my speed dial for repairs! Honest, Professional, Friendly!…read more From the time I dropped my car off til the time I picked it up (brake pads replaced) I was informed with calls and videos! Who does that anymore? These guys do! If you live anywhere near the Calera/Alabaster area I Highly recommend J&J Automotive Repair for resolution at a great price!

Great service! From Michigan on our way to Gulf Shores and breaks stopped working. He cleared his…read moreschedule and fixed promptly. We were on the road again in less than 2 hours. Very fair price! One hell of a nice guy :)

Honesty. This garage has it. Mr. Fuentes is a genuine guy with reasonable pricing. I have moved…read morefrom Calera but if you are near him I HIGHLY recommend him. Being able to trust a mechanic is like seeing a unicorn. There is a horned horse at Fuentes Garage. Good work is icing on this cake. Absolute highest recommendation!

Paid $350 car was worse off than when he started. He replaced thermostat and then removed…read morethermostat so now my car has no thermostat at all. Before it would at least drive a mile or two now it won't even go a quarter of a mile. He blames it on a blown head gasket that he never diagnosed, but he took my money and left me sitting on the side of the road.

Failed to replace Starter and alternator claimed it would be 2 day job! He spent 3.2 hours to fix…read morenothing. $400 wasted. Paid another Mechanic that completed the task in 2.5 hours.

DONT GO HERE IF YOU WANT SPEEDY DELIVERY!!!!! i've been calling and they always say Jason is…read moreunavailable and theyll get him to call me back, which he barely calls back. my car has been sitting in the same spot for well over 5 weeks atp! i'm fed up !

Awful, just awful. The mechanic that gives other mechanics a bad name. More of a fast talking…read moresalesman. If you prefer drama and delay instead off a car repair, this is your place. You have been warned.

The guys at Mavis are so nice! I've had to come in a couple times for tire issues, and things were…read morehandled quickly and efficiently. There's space to sit and wait on your car, but my problem was handled so quickly I didn't sit there long. The price was also super reasonable! Everyone I've dealt with has been kind and friendly. I definitely recommend this business for all your tire needs.

Tire Replacement I would not recommend Mavis Tire in Calera,…read moreAL. I used them when the first opened and had a great experience. However, my recent experience was very disappointing. I called Mavis to get a tire replacement to match the ones I had previously purchased there, but they had no record of my previous service. So, I schedule a service online, but when I arrived, they had no record of the appointment. The employee I dealt with didn't seem to know how to use the system and quoted me $75.00 higher than the online appointment quote- even though I had the reservation # and exact service details in the email conformation. It was a complete waste of time. I ended up going to a competitor and reviewed the same exact service quoted in my email for $200 less -$275 less than the in store employee quoted.

Terrible service...they feel like they should give you what they feel you should have when you pay…read morefor their service...later I called back to talk about the issues with the owner or manager, and I found out it was the owner that originally did the service in the first place and not a lazy worker....they didn't even have the decency to call back to see what the problem was at all...I went through a 3rd party so they went back and fixed it with another provider for no cost to me..one reason I gave 1 star is because I had to in order to complete my review

Was stranded on I-65 and not familiar with the area. Calera Garage quickly picked me and my car up…read moreand got me fixed up with a new tire. The staff was so very nice and the work was quality. I feel so lucky to have found them that day. I only wish I could repay them with a lifetime of my business.

This location did an oil change on our Jeep and after driving less than. Mile our Jeep was pouring…read moreout oil. Drove back and requested then fix, clean and refund but they threatened to call the cops. I did get a video of their tech verifying no current leak. Be weary of service at this location!

Amazing service! Shout out to John! Thanks for helping me get some tire for my boat trailer!read more

I brought our car into Patriot this morning. Our daugher had been using them for her auto…read moremaintenance and repair needs for a while now and she she highly recommended them. My wife and I had used another mechanic I implicity trusted for many years ago before moving to Shelby county but with their location now over 30 miles away, I have always used other mechanics in the area. I can say without a doubt this is the BEST local vehicle repair shop I have done business with since we moved here over 23 years ago. I had to bring the car in to have some rear brake pads put on after another local mechanic told me last week the pads were "worn out". The mechanic at Patriot informed me that the rear pads did need to be replaced soon but were not in as bad shape as the mechanic last week had insinuated. I told him to go ahead and replace the rear pads. I was going to have to stay with the vehicle today bc I had no other form of transportation, so I figured with ordering the parts and then having them put on, I would be there most of the day. They had the job completed in two hours time! Price was very reasonable. The staff was very nice and professional, too. We have found our new auto repair shop. If you're looking for a professional, honest and reasonably priced auto repair place, Patriot is what you need! :)

Expensive but quality work had a battery replaced inside my Dodge Journey Gt...$300.00 a few years…read moreago

I'm not sure that I will exactly recommend Scott. He was very accommodating years ago, but his word…read moreand dependability has diminished over the years. He installed a new starter on my vehicle and told me that it had a lifetime warranty. That was not true. He told me to call the vendor where he purchased it from and they would be able to honor the warranty once I give his business name. That was not accurate. He also told me that he could find nothing wrong with my Infiniti and made me pay for a full inspection. Turns out, I found out that I needed a fuel pump. I gave him grace for a while, but was disappointed when he did not honor that lifetime warranty and he was unbothered about it. @Terri, this further confirms your lack of integrity or care for your customers due to this account being under my maiden name.

My daughter's 2011 Rav4 needed rear brakes. She came to visit from Atlanta so I told her I would…read moretake care of it. Based off reviews, I made an appointment here and brought it in. I was there at 8:00am sharp. The mechanic and parts were not here yet, so I had to wait a bit. The brake rotors arrived, but not the pads, so they had to be ordered and a little more wait. Still finished within a couple hours. The price was a little more than Zi thought he quoted, but not a big deal Would come here again.

Alex came to my residence and installed the rear sway bar on my vehicle on a Sunday afternoon, he…read moreworked around my schedule. He was friendly, professional, polite and he knew what he was doing. Alex does an excellent job, and what he charges is very fair. I plan on using him every time I'm in need of a mechanic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family, and I plan on doing just that. Thanks Alex!

From the owner: I am a 24/7 roadside mobile mechanic anywhere in the state of Alabama. It does not matter where…read moreyour car is located. Call me at any time of day or night.