Pete, at intake, was very professional and addresses my issue within an hour of my arrival…read more I was back on the road with only a very short delay.

I went to this location because of its proximity, just ask them to do a simple tire change for my…read moreexisting tire. The guy out front was super friendly. But the guy who took off my tire broke a stud and then wanted me to pay for a stud that was broken, wanted me to pay $160 for another boat that he was about to take off that stated that he knew that stuff would break, so I came here with a plan to get something done but just left for the broken stud on my vehicle, told them that I just came out of surgery and I have a pump attached to me but didn't seem to care about that at all

Honestly, I should just stop trying to go to an auto service center that isn't Tuffy. In the past…read moreyear, they have saved me TWICE from flat tires. The first time, I was on the phone in tears because I had to get to class and go to work. Keith patiently explained why the tire isn't a quick fix and assured me that everything was going to be okay. Lo and behold, the tire was fixed about 4 hours later and I went on my merry way without pain, anxiety, or hefty bill. It was an amazing experience. Yesterday, the same thing happened and in a panic, I called again at around 4:30 knowing that they were going to close at 5. I talked to Keith again (my hero) and he calmed me down and explained that he didn't have my tire in stock and it might take until Friday (note: the other places I called didn't even share the time it would take to ship from a warehouse). I wanted to drive home to Cleveland on Thursday, but I trusted them and said that it was okay. I towed my car there and couldn't find the key drop slot. Even though they were closed for an hour or so by that time, Keith (again, my hero) came out to get the key. I went to work Thursday morning annoyed with my $10 morning uber ride and my delayed-to-Friday departure home. However, Tuffy called around 3pm and said they had my car done. I'm excited to say that I will be driving home after class tonight and will be reunited with my family at my originally planned time! I'm so thankful to Keith and his team for really prioritizing the customer experience and getting me back on the road ahead of schedule! TL;DR: Tuffy is a wonderful auto center that really cares about their customers. Keith is a superhero. If you want quick, quality work, I recommend this place over every other!

If I could put 0 stars I would…read more My experience with Tuffy has been absolutely unacceptable, and I am honestly disgusted with the way my vehicle and this entire situation were handled. The biggest issue throughout this entire process was the complete lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism. My 2019 Kia Forte needed an engine replacement. My warranty company approved the claim, the replacement engine was sent to Tuffy, and I waited while they completed the repair. After everything I had already gone through with my car being down, I was finally told my vehicle was ready and picked it up believing the problem had been properly repaired and that my vehicle was safe and ready to drive. Less than 24 hours later, my car was having problems AGAIN. It was making a clanking noise, and I ended up having to get the vehicle TOWED right back to Tuffy. Considering they had just replaced my engine, of course I was concerned that something was wrong with the engine or the work that had just been completed. Having to tow a vehicle back to a repair shop less than 24 hours after getting it back from an ENGINE REPLACEMENT is ridiculous in itself. Then came the battery situation, which made this experience even worse. Tuffy put a new battery in my vehicle without properly communicating with me beforehand about the price or making sure I understood and agreed to that additional expense. I should not be finding out AFTER work is done what something is going to cost me. Customers deserve the opportunity to know the price and make a decision before additional parts are installed in their vehicle. When I made it clear that I did not want to pay for a battery that I was not properly informed about beforehand, I was told they could simply remove their new battery, put MY original battery back in my car, and I would not have to pay for theirs. Okay, fine. Except when I came back, I was then told that MY ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS GONE. The employee explained that my old battery had already been given away/returned, meaning they could no longer put MY battery back in my vehicle like they originally told me they would. How do you tell a customer that you can put their original property back into their vehicle and then get rid of that property before the situation is even resolved? Then, to make the situation even more frustrating, the lady with the piercings was struggling to remove Tuffy's battery from my vehicle and acting as though she did not know how to take it out. At that point, I was beyond irritated. This is an AUTO REPAIR SHOP. After everything I had already dealt with, watching an employee struggle with removing a battery from my vehicle while acting like she did not know how to do it was the final straw for me. There was already poor communication surrounding a MAJOR engine replacement. I received my car back only to have to get it towed back less than 24 hours later. Then a battery was installed without the cost being properly communicated to me beforehand. I was told my old battery could be put back in, only to arrive and find out they had already gotten rid of it. Then I had to stand there while an employee struggled to remove the battery they installed. That is not how you handle someone's vehicle, especially after they have trusted your business with something as major as an engine replacement. What bothered me the most was the lack of communication throughout this entire experience. When someone leaves their vehicle with a repair shop, especially for a major repair, they should not have to constantly wonder what is going on with their car, what is being done to it, or what they are going to be charged for. Communication should be BASIC customer service. I gave Tuffy multiple opportunities throughout this process to simply communicate with me and handle things professionally. Instead, one issue seemed to turn into another. I would NOT recommend this location based on my experience. I expected professionalism, transparency, proper communication, and care for my vehicle. Instead, this entire situation left me frustrated, inconvenienced, and completely disappointed with how this business operates. If you decide to bring your vehicle here, I strongly recommend getting EVERYTHING explained to you beforehand, including every repair, every additional part, and every charge, and making sure you know exactly what is happening with any parts being removed from your vehicle.

Good Job took in vehicle immediately after initial call. Did thorough job of locating problemread more

Mike did a great job for me. My Mitsubishi outlander sport need brake pads, rotors, and calipers…read more Great job and great price.

Called at 9am. Told them the tire I needed. They found the…read moretire. Took my car in at 10:30am. They took me to my meeting and the car was finished when I finished my meeting. Great service and very friendly. John S.

I don't recommend, Not trustworthy! They didn't rotate my tires even though it was part of package…read moreI purchased and they said they did.

Generous 4 stars (3.5 would be more accurate for me)…read more There's a few things I love about this shop and a few I don't. Firstly the loves: - I love the convenience of this shop being walkable to me - Woman-owned and operated - Supportive of other local businesses Things I don't love: - It isn't the cheapest. Even oil changes cost a bit more here. - At our last visit, we scheduled our oil change, dropped it off the day before, and it still took all day the following day before the service was completed. Not having a car all day for a regular oil change is not great. For me, it can be worth it for some services, but know that you will be paying a bit more and may not get the fastest completion of services.

I loved everything about my experience at Alternative Auto :) Their website alone had me hooked. I…read moreneeded an oil change and was prepared to do my norm...wake up early and try to be one of the first cars at the shops in hopes that I don't end up spending my whole day waiting. I go to their website to check their hours and boom, there's a scheduling option where you can make an appointment and log all of your concerns ahead of time. They even had an option to reserve transportation to and from the shop. I got a text when my car was ready and a link to the inspection results along with a breakdown of any future work needed, talk about convenience. The woman I worked with at the shop was also friendly and reminded me how close they are to Short North, so you can easily walk to grab food or shop while waiting on your car. Easy breezy experience!

Amazing customer service. My husbands work truck got a nail in it and it had to be replaced same…read moreday. We were due for new tires and they talked through the options and got to work. They were done when they said they would be and didn't they to upsell us on anything extra. We got 4 tires for a really great price. Highly recommend

The store sold me faulty tires which they admitted. Will not honor replacement tires!! Poor…read morecompany. Kim Marshall

I've worked extensively with Ron and his crew for the last 2-3 years on a mustang GT car I've been…read morebuilding and they've delivered in every way imaginable. Ron has never turned away a project I've offered him and he's always gotten jobs done in a timely manner. Mistakes are few and far between here, but he's always rectified any without charging me and he truly stands behind his work and wants to help you, not suck you dry of every dollar you have. Never once has he recommended I get something done that my vehicle doesn't truly need. I've had several emergencies where I've had to drop vehicles off overnight with disabling problems and he's always had it fixed and back to me the next day. Everything culminated when the shop slapped a supercharger on my car and I couldn't be happier. That's a pretty tall task for a shop to undertake, but Ron's crew did it right and I'm still rolling around and shredding tires with it a year later with no problems reported. No matter what you need done, this shop will do it reliably.

I had my old Kia in this shop for brakes and and an oil change. Things did not go smoothly but I am…read morevery pleased. During the removal of the brake drums and pads a part was broken and non were available locally, Ron - one of the owners send a man to drive several hours round trip to pick up the part from one of the only places that had one. No extra charge for me. When everything goes well - everyone is happy but I know that always doesn't happen and it is important how problems are handled. This shop did well in spite of problems. I recommend them to any one in the area. Mike Forrest

Went for an oil change and probably won't go back. First they didn't honor the coupon I showed…read morethem. It said 80.99 for a full synthetic oil change. The guy ended up saying my total would be 124 or something in that area . But then he gives me 15 off, still having to paying over 100 when the coupon clearly said 80.99. Next, the tech tells me not to ever go to valvoline again because they are known to mess your car up, okay I guess. 20 minutes after leaving the shop I had to go back as my check engine light comes on. I drive back to the shop, they look at it, messes with the air filter and tells me it shouldn't come back on. I then go to work, as I work evenings/nights. On my way home which was about 11pm, my check engine light comes back on. Very frustrating I must say. So now I have to cancel things I had going on the following morning to go back and get it looked at. I'm Assuming the manager was able to actually go in and check what the issue was and got me together. I can't remember his name maybe Carl or Corey. I do remember Toryn he helped out a lot as well so shouts out to toryn. But the guy who messed my car up should maybe go back through orientation and some training before he messes someone else's car up.

I picked up a nail in my tire and noticed it was going flat, slowly! It was Saturday late afternoon…read moreand was traveling through. They pulled me right in and repaired my tire. The screw was right on the edge of being non repairable. Instead of pushing a new tire the technician gave the repair a try; it worked well and still holding air today, Good people working there.