We can't thank Jim's Used Cars and Auto in Ellsworth enough. My Jetta's engine light came on right…read morebefore we were supposed to leave to return home to Georgia. They not only got me in the same day to diagnose the issue but also were able to get the part the next day and fix it all within 24 hours. The price we paid was more than reasonable for the work done/part/labor and quick turnaround. We were told by other companies in the area that they weren't accepting new clients and/or it would take over a week to diagnose the problem, so we were thrilled about how quickly the mechanics at Jim's were able to get us in. We also were BIG FANS of Tank and Turbo they are amazing greeters!

I have gone here for 10+ years, whether buying a vehicle or getting work done. They have always…read morebeen reliable, affordable, and fast. Even after moving out of the area, I would rather pay for a 50 mile tow to bring it here, knowing whatever the problem it will be fixed correct.

These guys absolutely rock! We are on vacation and our truck's brakes went out! The team here found…read morethe problem and fixed it in one day, whereas we couldn't even get an appointment at half a dozen other places. Courteous and friendly, and highly skilled. But it gets better! The day after we got the truck back, the battery crapped out! We were near Harmon's, and took a shot at asking them for help. They sent the owner over with a portable charger, and started us right up! We love these guys, and would refer them to everyone!

Come in every year for an annual state inspection. Every time they have new mechanics working. This…read moretime was my last. They took my vehicle in to inspect and in less than 5 minutes they were "done". 20 minutes later told me that my rotors are delaminating and my pads are at 2mm. First, rotors don't delaminate pads can although it is rare. Second my pads were not delaminated or worn down. They had more than 1/2 of their usage left. Last they wanted to charge me $660 in parts when I can buy them at less than $300 with shipping. Stay away from this dishonest business.

Stopped by the shop based on positive reviews and feedback and was not disappointed in the least…read more Walked up with a flat and gentleman at front was quickly able to take tire outside and show me clearly the source of the leakage and fix it. So pleased with this interaction I came back later in the week for a pair of trailer tires - not only did they have the desired sizes, the prices were significantly lower than other area stores that were out of stock. Very appreciative of the efforts and communication with everyone I spoke with at the shop. Definitely would recommend.

Great service. Very responsive and have a huge inventory. The owner is onsite and very helpful.read more

I am very impressed with VIP Tires in Ellsworth, Maine. The service representatives are very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend them to you, and it is the only place I will buy tires.

I have had them put tires on a couple months ago and it was fine. Today they put on two upper…read morecontrol arms and didn't alignment. Quoted me for three hours labor I was there for six and they forgot to hook up my ABS when they had finished.

I had a tire quickly losing air. I needed to be in Machias ASAP…read more These guys got me in, patched my tire and got me on my way in 20 minutes. No charge!! Sweet!

I brought my car to this Midas for a significant fluid leak and left with a diagnosis of leaking…read morevalve cover gaskets and a full slate of other work--new tires, a stabilizer bar, and a control arm. The day after pickup, the car started jerking and bucking when I accelerated. I called right away and was told nothing about the repair could explain it. I continued on into a planned trip through Canada, and the problem never went away. When I finally had the car inspected at a Midas in Halifax, it took the technicians about twenty minutes to find a transmission line so deteriorated that part of it was missing entirely. When Halifax called Ellsworth to ask about it, Ellsworth confirmed their original diagnostic also picked up low transmission fluid and a possible issue with the line--but nobody told me at the time. I ended up paying for a valve cover repair that wasn't actually the source of the leak I came in for in the first place. The transmission still slips and has issues because they didn't disclose the issue, so I may still be on the hook for $6000 to $10000 for a transmission replacement. Because the part wasn't available in Halifax for a week, I was stuck in Canada far longer than planned and had to rent a car just to keep the rest of my trip from falling apart financially. To their credit, Ellsworth Midas did agree to cover the cost of the Halifax repair once the full story came out. But they haven't taken responsibility for the rental car or the extra week of costs that came directly from not telling me what they already knew. I also reached out to Mavis corporate consumer relations for help. The responses were slow and thin on detail -- I had to keep calling back myself just to get any kind of update, rather than being kept in the loop. I'm not writing this to pile on. The actual technical work may have been fine. But finding a serious issue during a diagnostic and not disclosing it turned a routine repair into a genuinely disruptive problem for my trip, and I think anyone considering this shop should know that.

Context: I called them at 1 on a Friday under duress because I needed to leave at 7 AM Friday to…read moreget a friend back to Logan airport in Boston in time for her flight. One of my wheels was making the most unholy sound a car wheel has ever made and another shop in town told me that my rear break pads had worn down via a quick glance. Said shop said they couldn't help me because they had too much scheduled that day and, even if they didn't, there was no way they could get the parts in time. Panic. I called MDI Imported Car Service and they couldn't have been more amenable. They checked for the parts, had them, and said they could have it done that afternoon! Hooray! In the end, they found that my break pads were actually fine (Suck it, in town guy!) and, as my wholly unprofessional ear had suspected, there was a stone lodged in my FRONT wheel. They gave me the stone, didn't try to shyster me out of any more money, and I got out of there for well under $100 when I was expecting much more damage. Bonus: It's only 1.5 miles down the road from the Atlantic Brewing Company, so I took a walk and a brewery tour while my car was being serviced.

I was played like a fool by the nice people at MDI import…read more I came from Portland my car over heated. I added fluid and brought it in the next day. I also asked for an oil change and to check the break lights. 5 hours of labor later I got my car back Oh. They never found the problem for the overheating. Theu did have to fix a wire for the break lights and somehow that took 1.5 hours. I really feel like they took advantage of me because I was from away. To tune of $500 Stay away and find another garage.

Offered no warranty or help on failed work despite repeated attempts to reach an agreement Funny…read morewhen business Christian's take it to prayer God always says Keep the money

on a Friday afternoon hundreds of miles from home. My truck decided to go to reduced engine power…read moreand zero oil pressure. not only did King Automotive take me in and change my oil pressure gauge but when that didn't fix it, stayed Friday evening to troubleshoot my wiring problem. incredibly nice and down to earth couple that you just don't find much anymore. probably did 3 to 4 times the work of what they charged me. honest, upfront, and reliability is all you will get. if you are in the Ellsworth area and your car is acting up. King's Automotive 180G Abram Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605 is the place to go!

We pulled in 15 minutes before closing on a Friday night with a camper that wouldn't start and…read morewasn't charging and a 4 hour drive ahead of us to get home. Not only did the mechanic Dan and the owners daughter Brooke stay late to help us, Dan worked on our camper for hours and stayed until it was fixed. Service was great and the price was very reasonable. They turned a bad night into a good experience - highly recommend Coastal Car Care!

One hour labor to diagnose and then tighten a bolt that another shop had twice missed. Very happy…read morewith the service and competence, I'll be coming back.

We were on vacation and the alternator on our car went out. We were put in contact Shane at Kings…read moreAutomotive. He was preparing to close, but he took time to look at our car. He immediately called and ordered the part. He worked on the car late at night and had it ready first thing in the morning. The car now works perfectly. He was extremely kind and helpful. I can't say enough good things about our service. Thank you Shane!!