These guys are good and fair! If you need something done, they will tell you. If you don't need…read moresomething, they won't do it. A few things you need in this life...a good lawyer and good mechanic. These guys are terrific!

brought in for ac was told first come first serve so.brought im on wensday 5pmj uly 15keep 12 days…read moresay when i called he wished it fell off a bridge as he was fighting this repair, 1300,00 torepair said ok said couldnt get ac hose , mine was rubbing on fan but i dont see were he repaired but ac is cold as soon as i get home 2.5 miles away i get codes p0700 trans not shifting , and p0 305 number 5 fuel injector issue cant drive diddnt have this issue prior called and it was a waste of time .so ill deal with this but be aware i dont feel this is the place for my hard earned money , update 5/16 bolts that were installed with new condenser fell out , great work guys

WARNING -- SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD -- ZERO STARS…read more I brought my 1965 Chevrolet Impala (a classic collector vehicle) to Mavis Tires & Brakes in Hoschton, GA around May 1, 2026 for a complete suspension job. They also installed brand new Goodyear General tires at the same time. I paid approximately $1,800-$2,000 for this work. Less than 500 MILES later I noticed my tires were toeing out and feathering badly. I put the vehicle on a lift and was absolutely shocked at what I found: -- Tie rod sleeve on driver side LOOSE with STRIPPED OUT nuts and bolts -- Outer tie rod bushing on passenger side DAMAGED -- Both upper ball joint bushings on BOTH sides DAMAGED -- Sway bar bolt on passenger side BUSTED -- Brand new Goodyear General tires DESTROYED from severe feathering The steering was so loose the vehicle darted from one side of the road to the other. This vehicle was NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. At highway speed I could have lost complete steering control and caused a serious or fatal accident -- not just to myself but to every other driver on the road. I took the vehicle to a second reputable shop who confirmed every single finding AND discovered additional problems Mavis created. That shop tightened the sleeves and made the vehicle road worthy enough to drive home -- AND THEY DID IT ALL FOR FREE. A shop that had absolutely nothing to do with this situation showed more professionalism, integrity, and decency than Mavis who took my $1,800-$2,000 and left me with a dangerously unsafe classic vehicle. I have photos, video, and written documentation of all defects. I have witnesses. The repairs are STILL NOT FULLY RESOLVED. I am now demanding full compensation from Mavis corporate to have this work completed correctly at a shop of my choosing. I will NEVER allow Mavis Hoschton to touch my vehicle again. When I brought this to Mavis attention the assistant manager was dismissive, questioned why I was just bringing it in, and showed complete indifference to a serious safety hazard that his shop created. Mavis took zero responsibility and offered nothing. IF THIS IS NOT PROPERLY RESOLVED THEY WILL BE SPEAKING TO MY ATTORNEY. I HAVE PHOTOS, VIDEO, DOCUMENTATION, AND WITNESSES. Do NOT bring your vehicle -- especially a classic or collector car -- to this location. What Mavis Hoschton did to my irreplaceable 1965 Impala was negligent, dangerous, and could have been fatal.

Great service, friendly staff and convenient hours. I highly recommend Mavis in Hoschton. They…read moretook great care of my car.

Moving into a new area, high on the must-do list is finding a family doctor and finding a good car…read morerepair establishment! For the latter, several people directed me to Joey Watkins, first for the required State Safety Inspection and then for a problem with my 2010 G-6 headlight. The staff could not have been more helpful and gracious. The work was done quickly and finished when they had indicated. The prices were reasonable and they did not press me for any services other than what I came in for. The icing on the cake for me was when two other customers, overhearing that I was new to the area, voluntarily came over to me to tell me how long they had been coming here and what I good decision I had made to bring my car here! Wow!

I brought my Ford F150 to Joey Watkins Tire & Automotive after the truck stalled and had to be…read moretowed on 05/31/26 from the Target parking lot in Flowery Branch. Prior to stalling, the truck had been jerking, sputtering during acceleration, and losing power while driving. After evaluating the truck, I was told the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I approved the repair and paid $509.19. I was then told the truck was fixed. Unfortunately, shortly after leaving, the exact same issue happened again. The truck began sputtering and completely died near Friendship Road and I985, creating a dangerous situation in traffic and resulting in another emergency tow that cost me an additional $300. I returned the truck and explained that the issue was still occurring. However, because the truck happened to start for them during testing, I was told they could not replicate the problem and did not know what was wrong. I specifically asked about fuel system concerns because the symptoms felt fuel related, but no diagnosis was made beyond the spark plugs. At that point, I no longer trusted the truck to be safe to drive and took it directly across the street to Christian Brothers Automotive Buford for a second opinion. Shortly after arriving there, the truck stalled again while they were attempting to move it into the service bay. Because the failure occurred while connected to diagnostics, they were able to pull active fault codes indicating issues with the fuel pump and fuel pump control module. I ultimately authorized approximately $2,000 in repairs for the actual problem. In retrospect, the spark plug replacement appears to have been more of a guess at the problem than an actual diagnosis, especially considering the symptoms remained exactly the same immediately afterward and the real issue turned out to be fuel system related. To be fair, intermittent mechanical issues can be difficult to diagnose, and the staff was polite throughout the process. However, I am disappointed that I spent over $500 on repairs that did not address the issue at all, followed by another breakdown and tow immediately after being told the vehicle was fixed. Given the safety risk involved with a vehicle stalling in traffic, I expected a more thorough diagnostic process before being told the truck was repaired.

I went in with a corroded rear brake caliper and rotor, couldn't do it at home as they had sized,…read morebrought it to Pittman and was done within 3 hours. Fast and fair pricing under most other quotes I got but I also brought my own parts. Called ahead and sure enough they were open. Saved my weekend, I'd recommend Pittman Automotive

The owner Howard and his employee Brian when it comes to anything that has an engine just have…read morealways had an act for being straight forward and honest about their knowledge of their profession. Both began tinkering with cars at a very young age. Emily the assistant there is just as humble as Howard and Brian. She is super friendly too. In my experience of taking my vehicle there when needed over the last 30+ years, they always finish the repairs on my car in an excellent timely manner. Howard runs a successful business without ripping peaple off. They will never overcharge their customers.

I have taken 2 vehicles here so far and they have done a great job. Reasonable prices, great work…read moreand they know what they are doing. I will be getting all my work done here.

Needed my headlights changed. They always take care of me when I show up unannounced.read more

Love these guys cause I know what they're doing!! Started going to the one in flowery branch then…read moremoved to Winder now I've been here twice and can't be happier!!! I think everybody goes in expecting to pay nothing which gets old, but when you need tires wheels brakes, I found that Mavis hires quality people to work and not as many teenagers just looking for a job, but actual motorheads!! I hit a pot hole on 285 in Atlanta and bent the rim , busted the tire so got the spare on brought it here was able to get it to work on the existing wheel, but I ordered another wheel and they just put it on for me today, Everything is good , short waiting., price points very competitive, knowledgeable staff. So for oil change brakes, tires highly recommend.!!!!

Mavis Damaged my vehicle during an oil change. After discovering I fixed a formal complaint. Poor…read moreresponse.

I have been a loyal customer here for years, and the reasons are reaffirmed with every visit. As a…read moresingle mom, I know that I can trust and rely on the judgment of the spikes team. They go out of their way to make sure that we are taken care of and that their services are reasonably priced. I know I'm in good hands!

Went to Spikes for an oil change and tire rotation. All was taken care of as requested and in a…read moretimely manner. The price was well within my budget. The employees were very polite and friendly. You have a very happy customer and I know I will be back when it comes time. Thanks to all.

Not only the best in Athens, they're the best compared to everyone in Atlanta. Though I live in…read moreAtlanta, it's actually worth it to have them service my car in Athens. They do excellent, precise complete reliable work. They're honest, fast, and very reasonable on price. Most of all, they really care about your car. They care about your safety, about your future maintenance. My Google review won't let me write another review for this other separate experience I had with them, so here I am on Yelp. Anyway Long stlory short, there was a bad rattling noise under my car. Turned out, the back tire on my car almost fell off - they diagnosed and fixed it Fri afternoon even though they were totally booked and couldn't schedule to look at it til Monday. Since it was a simple fix, they charged me a grand total of ZERO! But that's not it. I was so thankful, I told them to ring me up for fifty bucks at least, and TJ said it was ok. I insisted and he stil refused (!).

so the first time it was awesome. they were kind and they said they would take care of us like…read morefamily. the second time Travis told us that his part didn't break because he wouldn't look through his paperwork. I don't trust these people.