We were trying to buy a car today from a private buyer and wanted it inspected. We found John's on Yelp and thank GOD!!! They did an expert inspection and we learned that the seller was (ahem) less than completely honest. For instance: Seller: the timing belt is new. Johns: it was changed maybe at 40,000 miles ( 115,000 miles on the car) They were so nice. and saved us from a really bad deal. My only regret is that we live in center city and they are in the far northeast, so it's not convenient to go there for regular auto service. Thanks John's Auto!! Best $40 we ever spent! read more

I was having an issue with my horn. After reviewing these comments i decided to give them a call and spoke with Joe. I wasn't disappointed at all. Thank you community for helping me resolve my issue. I found a new home for all my vehicles needs. I highly recommend. read more

Took my 2006 mazdaspeed in for an inspection and was given options to fix or replace several items. Great thorough inspection was done and no pressure to fix now but an estimate given if I wanted to get the work done. I apprecrated the option, so many places will tell you it needs this to pass, etc. read more

My family has been going to Johns for easily 20 years. They know me by face and have always taken great care of our cars. Prices are very fair, they keep you in the loop with decisions that they make, and are just all around a good service. read more

The folks at John's Auto Repair are top notch. My husband originally discovered this location back in 2018 when he was having an obscure and serious issue with his car, and literally every other auto shop he called refused to help him. However, the people here made an effort to help and got his situation sorted out. After that we started going there for our car inspection and found them to be a very honest company, and affordable to boot. All the work they have done on my vehicle has been of good quality, and done quite quickly. If I still lived in the Northeast I would still be using their services, since an auto shop this good is rare. read more

I've been coming to John's for my annual inspections my entire driving life. Seriously, John's was my dad's go-to place for state inspections and hard-to complete repairs. So naturally I ended up there and haven't had a reason to change. I like to (try to) do my own repairs and my father is very handy as well. John knows this fact and will always stop to ask before doing any required work he discovers during inspection. I've also driven some "older" cars (cough over200,000miles cough) and when we weren't comfortable tackling a project, I knew I was in good hands with John's Auto. Again, if he discovered an issue he'd quickly bring it to our attention and also be honest on whether it would be cheaper for us to do ourselves. The bottom line is John is trustworthy, a hard-to-find but necessary trait in this business. I strongly recommend him to everyone I know and the Yelp! community! read more

Joe is a no BS guy who fixes what needs to be fixed, makes recommendations moving forward but doesn't strong arm you into repairs. Seems like an honest guy and not like a used car salesman. You'll want to go back to him. Again and again read more

This is the place you're looking for. Your search for a mechanic ends right now. John's is the most honest and fair mechanic I've ever been to. I have an old work van and they keep that running for an affordable price. I have a 15 year old Honda and it still runs like it's brand new thanks to John's. I have two newer cars, it's been easy to keep them inspected and well-maintained. You are not going to find better customer service or more reliable mechanics. read more

Very honest. Great to work with. They discuss what makes sense and what doesn't for your vehicle.

John did a very thorough pre-purchase car inspection for me. He fit the car into his busy schedule and then sent photos and called me to review the results. I appreciated his efforts as I do not live locally. read more

GREAT experience at John's. I stopped by with a heat shield that was dragging on the pavement. 2nd-generation Joe got this fixed quickly while I waited. I was also very impressed with how clean the office area was kept, including additional Covid-safety precautions. About one week later, my husband took his truck in for an overheating issue. Joe took the time to listen to the history & symptoms that he had experienced, and presented a logical approach to diagnosis what could be causing the trouble. Would you believe - another mechanic had installed the thermostat backwards. And failed to flush the "Stop-Leak" from the radiator. What a relief to discover that the repair was relatively inexpensive. Another garage had suggested that the head gasket needed to be replaced. Thanks, Joe - you & your team have certainly earned our respect & business. Keep up the great work! read more

This is a very attentive business and highly trustworthy team. They really care about your car and providing a great service and value for your auto repair and car maintenance needs. read more

OMG! Absolutely the best customer service on the planet! These guys took care of me on an out-of-the-blue dead battery and totally understood my sense of panic and treated me like I was family! Okay. You don't get customer service like this anymore! I am so very grateful for these guys. Trust me, if you come here, you will be so glad that you did! read more

Put my 2010 GMC Sierra in for state inspection and emissions Had them change oil and filter Rotate tires Replace back brake shoes and cut drums Replaced lower ball joints Replaced transmission cooling lines Truck runs like its new Gonna keep it for another 5 years Thanks read more

My 2007 ford expedition el needed a timing chain replacement and I contacted several places, even pepboys and they all said I had to take to to the dealership. Called John's auto repair and they told me right away they could do it and even worked with my headache car warranty. Upon arrival I was greeted with very friendly people and they made me feel like I was home. Truck runs great now. Thanks alot guys read more

Solid service, very friendly, and even offered me a lift to wherever I needed to get to. I only used John's once because I was only in the area temporarily, but if I had settled there they would remain my regular auto service. read more

Finding a mechanic you can trust is no joke. After looking at Yelp for recommendations I came across John's which is right near my house. I've been going there for about 2 years and have nothing but good things to say about them. You can schedule through their website and I've never had a problem getting an appointment. They do honest work and I know I'm always getting good service there. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I do wish they had Saturday hours but I'll make it work during the week. Thanks guys! read more

Quite simply one of the most professional, honest, and knowledgeable places I have ever visited.

I was having a tough time finding a mechanic that felt comfortable working on my Cadillac. It's an older model and I understood. This place said they could take care of it no problem. I brought it in, everyone was kind and professional. A bit pricey but they got the job done and I'll probably go back because they did such a great job and my BS radar never went off. They only issue is the location...not only is it in a WEIRD area of Philadelphia but it's like in the cut behind some other business. Took a couple times around the block to find it. read more

I am a shade tree mechanic, so I have a fair knowledge of my vehicles. Had 2 rusted brake lines replaced on a 98 Honda Accord plus mechanical inspection. Probably about average to slightly below average (for a non-dealer shop. Dealer would be 50-100% more) price considering the work involved (2 hrs). John drove me home and back because car had to stay overnight. More importantly, he didn't find any unnecessary "gotcha" problems during inspection - and I get that often at other inspections (like a missing anti-vibration brake clip - please). Waiting area is very clean and pleasant. Easy parking. Very easy scheduling. John does not talk down to customers and is not pushy with extra items. Women should feel comfortable coming here. I recommend John's. read more

Quick and efficient, smart guy, straightforward. Had a prepurchase inspection done for a car that I was working a deal on. John was able to find a few small issues and an overall opinion to move forward with in order to decide if I should purchase the vehicle. Easy to work with and honest. If I was in the area I'd definitely stop by for car work in the future. Easily a place to recommend! read more

Came in for check engine light. It was only a minor issue and they were honest enough to fix my current sensor.

Untrustworthy Mechanics? Not a problem at John's Auto Repair. I have visited due to an exhaust leak and could say John's is the most honest auto shop I have been to. He was straight forward in his expertise and checked my car with no charge to direct me to another shop that would be cheaper and better for me. Joe showed me all the things wrong with the car and ended up saving me a lot of money and time. Definitely the place to go for auto repairs! read more

This place is great. After having a bad experience at a family-recommended auto repair shop in Ambler, I was worried about taking my car somewhere new. Well, it's been 3 years now and I'm still an extremely happy customer of John's. He's fair, honest, and reasonably priced. On one occasion, my fiance's check engine light came on, and he took it to John for a look. John told him there was nothing wrong--the dealership had set the light to come on after a certain number of miles. So John reset it and didn't charge us anything for the trouble of looking at it. What a great guy! read more

Great service, great work. It's hard to find honest auto mechanics. I'm glad John is in the area!

The only mechanic shop that doesn't take customer parts. Was quoted $700 for a repair. Found replacements part online for cheaper and had it installed at another shop for less then half the price I was quoted at Johns auto. Seems greedy for money. read more

Been a customer for years. I hand my cars over with complete trust and confidence. The service is always quick and done right the first time. read more

A few months ago, our car wouldn't start because our engine seized. We were distraught & got a few stories & quotes from other mechanics. Eventually, I found John's on Yelp & they helped us out so much. They were honest, timely, & their prices were reasonable. We ended up getting a Jasper replacement engine for our Dodge Charger RT & now return for regular maintenance. They are trustworthy & great at what they do. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Had a really vexing problem about a year ago with the yellow "car needs service" light going on every time I backed up on my 2004 Chevy Cavalier. (This is a common problem on a lot of Cavaliers.) Those guys ran some tests and found the problem and the service engine light does not go on anymore and the charges were reasonable and fair. That's comforting to know because auto dealerships try to sell you a car every time you take the one you like into the shop. This, on the other hand, is pretty much like having a brother or uncle who can service your car and you can be sure they are not going to rip you off. Great for me because I use my Cavalier to putz around the Northeast and want to get it from 138,000 to 200,000 before I purchase I new car. read more

We stopped by John's shop so that he could evaluate a used car for us. It was a same day appointment. Everyone at the shop was friendly and helpful; they spent about 40 minutes going over the car and then gave us their honest assessment. I thought the price for their services was very reasonable, and it made buying a used car less stressful. I would definitely return. read more

The five-star review seems fake, but I have tried John's and feel that you could do far worse. John's is expensive but he charges the same rates that everyone else does. You save money because he doesn't force unnecessary repairs on you, like most shops do. read more

Took my car to MY UNCLES shop and they quoted me $1000 for a repair. Tried to take it to another place, they said they couldn't even LOOK at it until next week. Called up John's through a recommendation of a neighbor. They got me in THAT day. Very courteous. Explained what was wrong and said they could have it fixed by the next day. And the price was less than half of what my uncle's shop quoted. Car runs like brand new now. read more

john's auto repair is the best auto service center in the philadelphia area. service is above the rest, prices that are very fair (that no one can beat), mechanics that get the job done right the first time & in a timely manner. i recomend everyone that i know that needs a trusted, professional repair shop to johns auto because i know that they will be taken care of. read more

As the other reviewers have stated , John is a stand up guy who make sure that the job is done right. He and his staff always go the extra mile as far as accommodating the inevitable emergencies that come up.. I've been a customer for many cars and many years and would not even consider using anyone us for my repair needs. John s is AAAAAAAAAA +++++++++++++ read more

I went to John's based on other reviews on Yelp and wanted to pay it forward by leaving my own thoughts. I'm not from the area and was really nervous about finding an auto repair shop because of all the horror stories you hear of people getting ripped off and scammed by recommending services not necessary. I went to John's because my check engine light was turned on, my cruise control quit working, and my AC wasn't cooperating. I dropped my car off (John personally offered to drop me off at work if I needed it) and spoke to them later in the day about the problems. Joe spoke with me over the phone and was very professional. He told me that my AC was an issue, but summer was nearly over so I shouldn't worry about that until later. He recommended I fix the emissions issue though, which would fix the cruise control as well. When I came to the office to pick up my car Joe was in the office. I asked him point blank would he fix the emissions issue if he was planning to sell the car to a dealer in the next 6-9 months. He said no way, and the problem wouldn't leave me stranded on the side of the road or even show any real issues until about a year down the road. If I was going to sell my car, don't fix it. I was really impressed by that....all he had to say was "yep, fix it" and I would of dropped my credit card to get it done. Due to his honesty, they won themselves another returning customer. Such a great place with a friendly atmosphere and they treat you with absolute respect. I'll be going back here when I need my car inspected or anything else. read more

I was looking at used cars at a couple of dealerships in the Philly area, but I live in Jersey. I wanted a reliable shop to inspect any car before I bought it. John's had great reviews, so I went there. First they looked at a 2006 Volvo for me. I dealt with Joe, who I guess was the owner or manager. After having the mechanic go over the car (the mechanic was excellent also- not sure of his name) Joe took me to the garage and pointed out the things they found- a damaged water pump for one- explained what repairs would involve and cost. Joe also asked what the vehicle was listed for and what I was thinking of offering and told me if he felt it was reasonable, which I really appreciated! He charged me $75 for this visit. I did not end up getting the Volvo, so I brought a 2008 Cadillac SUV to him a few days later. He charged me $50 this time (thanks Joe!) and again gave me same great feedback using the same mechanic. No major issues with the Caddy but they did find a leaking power steering pressure hose which the dealer agreed to replace as part of the deal, and I did end up buying it. Another mechanic at home also concurred that besides some needed maintenance, I did get a good car. If I lived closer, I would certainly be bringing my cars to Joe and his team. What a great guy! read more