Very honest, trustworthy, and reliable. I've used them for 20 years. I recommend them…read morewholeheartedly and without reservation.

I've been putting off a big and expensive job of having my SL500 hydraulic suspension system…read moreswapped out for coil-overs. This is not something most auto repair shops are willing to undertake but Gallagher's quoted me a fair price and the confidence they could complete the job...two days later it was ready to go! My roadster handles great, and the repair bill was exactly as quoted. So nice to have an honest and reliable service center in a sea of stealerships and dishonest automotive repair shops.

The workmanship here was direct and honest and professional---------I traveled there from Lower…read moreMerion and found Captain Phil and his crew to be wonderfully helpful----no promotion of fear or uncertanity or doubt by anybody. road diagnosis by Phil was detailed and communicative, no baloney or exaggeration, a thorough piece of analysis done over a thirty minute test. the terms and price were fair and the service was great,. made a appointment, car went in, took a short time, inspected in the shop, and then road tested in minutes. a 2012 honda crv had no shudder, a little free touch to the transmission, and the wagon moved well and silently. it experienced its youth. I can only say the very best about Phil and his guys--------------high quality and excellent service at a kind price. hats off for a great job, no mularkey anywhere.

I went to Mainline based on the reviews seen here and also because they were recommended by my…read moremechanic of over 30 years. 1st, I rarely write reviews. It has to be requested face to face......or I'm genuinely insulted by the experience. This review is based on the latter unfortunately and I hope it serves as a warning to others. My truck is clean and cared for. When I notice anything mechanically wrong, I fix it before it gets worse. This is not a landscaping or construction vehicle. It carries light loads, maintenance intervals are performed by the book or better. The truck is rust free. I dropped my 5 year old truck off to have the rear differential rebuilt. It started making noise a week or so prior, just bearing noise, it drove fine. Within a day or 2 of picking the truck up there was a noise coming from the back of the truck over bumps, I've never heard this before and it continued to get worse. I returned to Mainline, explained what I was hearing and they took it out for a drive. They heard the noise but could not figure out what was making it and stated it had nothing to do them. I returned to them twice (they are over 20 minutes from me) They refused to look further. I realized (through my own research and work) the passenger rear spring was moving too easily when the truck was lifted 2 inches by a jack under the hitch. So I set up jack stands, lifted the rear of the truck fully exposing the springs. I know what it's supposed to look like after seeing the service manual. Both rear springs were installed upside down. The isolators were ruined for this reason as there was no way for them to seat properly. This is why the passenger spring was moving and hitting the truck frame, making the noise I was hearing. That spring is slightly shorter due to the gas tank being on the driver side to accommodate the weight difference. I was informed by Mainline that my mechanic of 30 years must have done this several months ago when he replaced the shocks, it just didn't make noise until I picked it up after Mainlines work. If it wasn't him, then it was the dealer 3 years prior...... I spent 2 weeks trying to figure this out, hours under the truck, then fixed it myself. I am not a mechanic. ZERO help from Mainline. If I had taken my truck to an automotive motive school for the work, I could understand and absorb some of the blame for the decision and the outcome. This is not a small mistake, someone knew it wasn't right and installed it anyway. For anyone reading this, it is the most important thing to consider. I believed you get what you pay for. I paid full price, and did not. So what did I get for 3k? That's the best part....I have no idea.

Had my car towed to Aamco. Forrest told me he would check it and let me know what problems he saw…read morebefore doing any work. He gave us an honest estimate to replace the transmission even though the cars value is not worth it. Forrest did charge. Where else would you go to get a computer review and not be charged? Ford wanted $250. Aamco charged us nothing and allowed us to leave the car while we decided what we needed to do. It was surely nice to have a company assist us and absolutely no pressure. Thank you Forrest

VERY happy with these guys!! From inspections to random weird noises my car was making, they check…read moreand fix everything top to bottom! Justin takes his time and explains everything to you, doesn't rush you out of the shop...Their mechanics are very knowledgeable and have MANY years experience...Can't go wrong here! You definitely got this family as regulars :) Thanks!!

Met the owner through an Audi online forum back probably 10 years ago regarding an issue with an…read more2001. Went back later for another issue where he installed a new part that didn't fix the issue and he never charged me. Later he called and said he had an idea so I came back and it was fixed. I've been bringing my 2009 A8 to him since I got it in 2013 and they take real good care of me. Glad I found them. Inspections, Oil changes, Brakes and all the little stuff. On the 2001 battery and timing belt. They do it all.

I purchased my first car, a 2018 Audi Q3, from a dealership "Vantage Auto" in Moonachie, NJ that…read moreunfortunately hid many mechanical issues. Thankfully, Black Forest Auto in Phoenixville, PA came to the rescue. As a woman, I was nervous about finding a trustworthy and honest mechanic, but from the owner to every mechanic who works at Black Forest Auto, they exceeded my expectations. Black Forest Auto specialize in German/European cars (and more), and they are known for their expertise & quality of work. Everyone in Black Forest Auto was professional, honest, kind, and they are very transparent with cost/pricing. They successfully repaired all mechanical issues thoroughly, completed my State inspection, and set me up with new tires -- all in a timely manner. In a short time, this shop has come to feel like family. Even another local body shop told me, "Black Forest Auto is one of the best mechanics in Phoenixville." I can confidently say I've found my mechanics for life. Special Thank you to everyone at Black Forest Auto for taking such great care of my car -- you truly are the best!

We have been using C&N Automotive for all our vehicles (commercial and residential) consisting of…read moreSubaru's and Lexus vehicles for over 20 years. Chuck and the team are through, honest, knowledgeable and helpful. They are very fair and a tremendous value. I would not go anywhere else.

I have been going to C&N for almost 16 years. They provide quality work at reasonable prices…read more Their location is in walking distance to the Amtrak & SEPTA Exton train station which is a great convenience if you work in center city Philadelphia. I highly recommend them for service on your vehicles.

Kay is it fantastic mechanic! I have a 20 year-old minivan and he fixed it and repaired it to drive…read morelike new! I can't believe how quiet and smooth it is riding. Kay's prices are very reasonable, he is a qualified and honest mechanic.. I have been using Kds for the last 15 years and have never had a bad experience . Would highly recommend.! Sarah Smith

Karim (we call him K-Man) runs a first rate shop, KDS Automotive. He and his staff are always…read moreresponsive and patient with all my questions/concerns. They are very flexible with dropping off or picking up your vehicle to fit your schedule. He always shows you the old/broken part that has been replaced and explains everything he did. He will call you with a progress report and inform you of the costs involved once he has looked at your vehicle. Very reasonable prices and very fast service. Competent, fair and kind!

If you have a Volvo and care about its treatment, come here. If you care about your wallet and want…read morethe most pleasant customer service experience you could ever ask for, come here. After receiving a highly questionable safety inspection from a Philly mechanic where we were told all kinds of things needed to be replaced on our relatively low-mileage vehicle (with a VERY expensive quote to go with it), we decided to go to Swedeworks to verify those claims. We have always had good experiences with Volvo specialists, and this experience was better than we ever could have hoped. They sold us on nothing more than what was needed to roll away safe and sound, and they ended up finding a very important but cheap to fix problem that the other mechanics missed. While this was a trek for us from downtown Philly, we will happily do it in order to work with such pleasant and trustworthy people. Plus they have a loaner car, which makes everything easier.

We been taking are vehicles there for years Gretchen is always so helpful and their attention to…read moredetail and safety are second to none I highly recommend them to anyone who wants good quality work

With pretty much zero waiting I was able to make an appointment and get my transmission fixed and…read moreat a great price. They were very knowledgable and explained exactly what was wrong and what needed to be done in ways i(not a transmission expert) could understand. I'm grateful for their greatdl work and would highly recommend them and use them again.

This place is extremely the worst mechanic place to do any business with. They are $$$$ greedy…read more they are liars and UNPROFESSIONAL. Do not do ANY BUSINESS with them. I paid $4,000 for a transmission that wasn't even done. I dragged my family from West Chester, PA to pick my car up, NO ONE is here, Saturday 8-12hr, been here since 10am, no one picked up their phone. My Lawyer will be calling them first thing Monday morning. ZERRRROOOOOOOO STARS 000000000

The Maclanes crew were friendly, efficient and professional. I waited while they changed my oil and…read morethe waiting area was great. It was my first time there but I won't hesitate to go back again.

Unfortunately I agreed to a repair costing over $1,500 for a canister close valve not sealed…read moreproperly. I don't think I will be returning due to good friends in the auto industry reviewing the cost and saying it was not a fair price. In addition, I had truly saved the thousand dollars for a future paint job on my vehicle until the check engine light came on. Regardless I'd loose some money to a repair, but Maclane's exaggerated cost was exactly how I can't consider other work on my vehicle getting done decently soon. I committed to paying because I had already agreed with them to do it, and also because I have integrity, but I really did hope this would be a main place to visit in the future. Unfortunately I really can't go back if I want to believe in maintaining my car.