took me car here to have the transmission rebuilt they told me it would be about two weeks because…read moreof parts and they where very busy but to my surprize they called me with in a week and had my car fixed and at a great price compared to other transmission shop around augusta ga

Will never return! Rebuilt my trans and pasted 15 minutes in the car. Broke because they put it…read moretogether wrong and won't fix it. Don't take your car here!

I needed a CV axle and wheel bearing replaced. Received a message to call and make an appointment…read moreand when I did, I was told they could not work on the vehicle. I was given alternative sources, which was helpful.

They fixed my wife's tire in a flash (she's a nurse who was going to see patients at the time)…read more Appreciated the quick friendly service, but when a tire has metal valve cap, please put them back on. Not only was the tire valve cap not replaced, another tire's cap was removed and replaced with a cheap plastic cap as well for some reason. I bought those caps for a reason.

They explained up front what was needed, how long it would take and how much it would cost. My…read morequestions were answered and there were no surprises. There is a comfortable waiting area and the staff is great. This was my first visit, but I will be taking my cars here from now on

For the last five-plus years, Beacon has taken care of our cars, including oil changes, tires, a…read morelovely check engine here and there, and more. It's always been prompt. We often drop our cars off and pick them up the next day using the critical drop-off. It makes life a little easier. From day one, the savings in money and time have been great. I trust the team at Beacon, and so should you. My time is precious, and this is the best value you will find.

Always the very best. My truck was ready as promised and two months after picking it up, it's…read moreperfect. If you have a classic or a brand new vehicle, you can trust Mike to do it right.

Very friendly and engaging interaction. To me, this is how business should be conducted, honest…read moreopen communication. They know what they are doing, and charge fair prices for quality service.

Great work was done fast and and reliable have brought two vehicles now and do recommend for a…read morereliable mechanic

Purchased a used car recently and it started making a noise that came from one of the rear wheels…read more I Figured it was the bearing going out, but needed to make sure. That's when I turned to Yelp! After calling around the area for varying estimates and getting the song and dance that usually goes with repair shops, I decided to give Mike a call at First Choice. He was friendly and able to give me a ballpark estimate, but didn't promise anything until inspecting the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, he was able to diagnose the problem and then ordered the correct part. No pushy up-selling or scare tactics either. Before I knew it, my car was repaired and I was ready to get back on the road and back to work. I felt that I also paid a more than fair price for the repairs as well. Hands down I'd recommend Mike for any repairs that you may need for your vehicle. I'll make sure I call him first before considering elsewhere.

They were supposed to do an oil change and tire rotation. The tech broke my oil filter casing. The…read moreowner advised it was not their fault and after three hours of waiting, I was charged for the broken part. So an oil change and tire rotation was almost $130.

Smith's Auto Repair is a local family-owned business that provides awesome service at fair prices…read more They are friendly, professional, reliable and their customer services far exceeds what is expected or required. It's comforting to be able to actually have total faith and trust in an auto repair shop. There are honest ones and not so honest ones. This business is definitely trustworthy. I highly recommend Smith's Auto Repair.

Run as fast as you can this place is a scam. They scratched and dented up my car and told me that…read morethere was not a problem with my car when they're obviously was. They do not care about their customers and treat them like garbage. The owner is extremely rude and was very dishonest .

Today (13 August 2025) I brought my 2001 Acura CL Type S to Manny's Service Center on Wheeler Road…read moreto have the drivers side headlight fixed/replaced as it didn't come on the other few nights. Driving as a One Eyed Bandit is not safe nor legal. Manny explained that it could be the HID bulb, or some other problem, further explaining that parts may not be available as the vehicle is now 25 years old. ( Side note-but still good looking and still a great performance car!) Manny told me if not fixable, after market light kits may be the solution. I told Manny, do what you can. Two hours later I get a call from Manny- the lights are working! I asked what was the problem? He said "well we started the vehicle, turned on the headlights and they are on, both sides." "What" I said. "Ok, i'll be there in an hour to pick up the car." Drive down to Manny's, go in office. Manny is in there, eating lunch. But he took the time out to explain what was done. It took all of ten seconds as he said, "we didn't do anything." I asked Manny how much did I owe him for his time and efforts. He said "Nothing, we didn't do anything!" Now- this is why I am taking the time to write this review- How many times have we ever went to an auto repair shop and paid Nothing! Go anywhere else and it's a fee that is the Arm and Leg! And those shops will give you the bill with a big smile! Well-Manny's Service Center deserves Ten stars for his honesty and integrity! Have a Honda- bring it to Manny's Service Center. Have a Acura- Bring it to Manny's Service Center. Honest people in the auto repair industry is a rare find. When you find one, you want to spread the word, I am spreading the word! Highly Recommend Manny's Service Center for your vehicle's regular maintenance and for those repairs that are needed. It should be noted that this is the fourth time using Manny's Service Center, regular oil change, new alternator and for a new radiator. Each and every time, work done expertly and timely. And what's more important, the costs were reasonable. What more can I say- go to Manny's Service Center. It's a no frills place. No big waiting room, just honest and friendly people who do a great job.

A great Christian shop Manny and his staff is awesome…read more I recommend anyone with a Honda or Acura to go there tell him Matt sent you

My car needed the following repairs: replace brakes & brake pads, an oil change & tire rotation,…read moreand the electrical checked in the front of my car (the stereo & rear view mirror electric panel went out). I had read online that it could be a fuse or wiring issue & knew that going into it. I called asking for a quote and after talking to the very kind receptionist who wanted to make sure my questions were answered, she handed me off to Garry directly. Garry gave me very reasonable pricing quotes for the brakes & oil change and let me know that the front electrical issue could be a few things (describing what I mentioned above) so he wouldn't know how to price it yet. I asked if they did electrical repairs and he said yes and would give me quote after the inspection. I asked for my car to be inspected for those 3 issues specifically and later discussed the pricing for repairs/to see if I would like to move forward with them & I happily agreed, to the tune of less than $300 (which I honestly think was a steal, since i was previously up charged by dealership mechanics). After paying and picking up my car, I showed my husband that my stereo worked (I had sound! The stereo showed the time! I could do more than just eject a disk! Yay!) and that the rear view mirrors were adjustable again (Yay!) by adjusting the right mirror. I went to adjust the left mirror and it all shut off, the power to the stereo/sound/mirrors didn't work anymore. I turned the car off and on again to see if it was a fluke, it wasn't. It wasn't fixed. I went inside and calmly let the receptionist know that all the electrical stuff went out again (with Garry sitting right next to her at his desk). I didn't raise my voice, my face was hot with embarrassment and a bit of irritation, and I let them know that the same electrical issue I had, just happened again. I wasn't happy that he said they would inspect my car and find the electrical issue cause (which i assume meant figure out if it was the fuse or the wiring DURING THE INSPECTION) and fix it--not just plug in a new fuse and move on, and they clearly didn't. Garry said "We replaced the fuse and it worked so we can check it on Monday" I say "Okay... but the issue is that I paid for it be fixed.. and it wasn't? Can i get a note that says you will check it on Monday and fix it?" and ask several times for a written note that says that (I prefer written acknowledgment over a verbal agreement, and wanted that statement so I could hold them to a timeline if an issue were to arise) and both him and the receptionist ignored/breezed past that despite my requests. I know that it's not a normal request but it's far from an unreasonable request and if he didn't want to, he could've easily said so but instead he said "You can just bring it by on MONDAY and we'll check it??" I say, "Okay? but I paid for it to be fixed and it wasn't so--", he cut me off annoyed, "REFUND HER, her TEN DOLLARS" like I had been begging for a refund. I am confused and say "That's not what I want..." I pause and try to clarify why I want the "paper trail" and say nervously, "It's just that.. I saw some reviews online and some of them said they've brought their cars in for service and also had issues with it after and that--they weren't fixed, so I want a paper to say that--" and Garry's face turned immediately angry. He cut me off again and told his secretary "REFUND her TWELVE DOLLARS." angrily. I started to say again that that wasn't what I cared about and he cut me off repeating himself as the receptionist grabbed cash. She handed it to me as I looked at both of them confused and said "So can I bring it in on Monday..?" and with a scowl he said "No, you won't be taking it to my shop anymore. You're NOT ALLOWED here any more, you can find SOMEWHERE ELSE to get your repairs done." I was confused and baffled, looked at him with shock and confusion as he turned to a mechanic at his desk and proceeded to ignore me. I turned to the receptionist with the same look on my face as she handed me the cash and said quietly, "I'm so sorry" I looked at her, saying "Okay..?" and then smiled saying, "Thank you very much." and left. I was refused service by Garry directly, and it was very likely because I mentioned bad reviews and asked for a note for accountability's sake since a verbal promise really wouldn't guarantee anything except potentially my time wasted. It's sad because I was really excited yesterday and earlier today about having a regular auto shop to go to and to have a mechanic/shop owner that I know won't up charge me because I'm a woman. I'm not going to suggest anyone not go here for services BUT I will suggest that if you do, you PROBABLY shouldn't bring up any negative criticisms/bad reviews on sites such as Yelp/Google, which speaks for itself.. Online reviews helped me find a quick and affordable place like Garry's AND will NOW HELP YOU not get banned & refused service there haha!

Excellent work and very nice staff. No pandemic excuses, They ordered the part my car needed and I…read moregot my car back the next morning. Thank You Garrys