Came here two separate times for service…read more For the first time, I just replaced my brakes and rotors and might have introduced air into my brake lines so instead of bleeding my brakes and changing the fluid, I decided I'd come here instead. The service advisor was Angelo. He made sure I got taken care of as quickly as possible and despite forgetting to bring in my wheel lock, he was able to get the tech to bleed my brakes. The tech also said my brakes are fine but Angelo got him to check it again and bleed it anyways to get rid of any air. My brakes felt instantly better. Unfortunately, the reservoir was completely overfilled when I checked it so I had to go buy a syringe to remove some of the fluid myself. I also saw some fluid near the brake booster so I had to monitor it for leaks for the next couple days. This wasn't exactly the experience I expected. The second time I came in, I spoke to Angelo about getting my tire/tire valve looked at due to a flat tire. It was an hour before closing and he wanted to help but couldn't since most of the techs went home. He told me to return in the AM and he would get me helped asap. I did so the next day and he got my tire looked at, got the valve replaced, and I was good to go. It was a pretty painless experience this time. Shout out to Angelo because I was really expecting poor service but he did the best he could for me. He always kept me in the loop for what was going on while my car was in the bay.

I feel their auto repair service is like a scam. Pep Boys said my car had transmission issue…read morewithout proof while other mechanics diagnosed my car and showed me the codes with the pictures. Latest Update: My Engine Diagnoses Report provided and texted to me by Pep boys was automatically deleted after I posted my first review here. Before I made appointment to meet the shop manager named Aaron, the receptionist and the Aaron said when I came back to see Aaron again, he would give me a transmission engine report which would include all the diagnosed transmission engine codes. After spending some time and efforts, I eventually could meet Aaron, the shop manager on Saturday March 7, 2006 about 2pm. When I first met him, he took the key of my car and left. After I waited for a while then I asked receptionist why Aaron did so. The receptionist said he wanted to take your car. I told receptionist, my car was not here. Then, receptionist came in and let Aaron know. When Aaron came out, I asked him, why he wanted to take my car. Aaron said, he needed to redo the engine diagnoses to have all the engine diagnosed codes. I told Aaron, my car was not here. I then asked for my last original engine diagnose report, Aaron said it was deleted. Other mechanics said, the diagnosed engine report without diagnosed codes was considered invalid. Without diagnosed codes, they would have no idea what wrong with the transmission in this case. I have been calling the Pep Boys customer service several times, they always refused to refund me money for doing nothing and charge me $118.xx

I've been going to Don's Auto for well over a decade and they've always treated me fairly, but this…read moreweek really reminded me why I keep coming back. My wife's car battery died unexpectedly and when I brought it in, Don didn't give me the runaround or try to sell me something I didn't need. He actually offered to refund me for the battery even though it had been installed months ago. That kind of honesty is rare. It's a family-run shop with people who are straightforward, fair, and genuinely trying to help their customers. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic in the area, Don's Auto is the place to go.

I can't recommend this business enough…read more I brought my 2010 Nissan Maxima to Don's Auto Repair in East Passyunk after a really frustrating experience at a dealership. At the dealership, my car passed emissions, but they refused to give me a safety inspection sticker unless I agreed to replace both front hub bearings plus do an alignment for $1,618.71. When I asked for proof the bearings were actually bad (wheel play, stethoscope on the hub, etc.), they couldn't show me anything concrete just "it's the noise, trust us." I walked away instead of approving almost $2,000 of work. When I went to Don's, I did not tell him what the dealership claimed the problem was. I wanted to see what he thought it was. All I told Don was that my Maxima had a loud roaring noise above ~30 mph. He took the car in and within 9 minutes found the real issue: it was ONLY the front LEFT wheel bearing, NOT both. From there, he then gave me the option between a brand-name wheel bearing and an off-brand (the cheaper one only saved about $40, but it was still nice to be asked instead of told) Don explained clearly what was wrong and that the left one was shot and absolutely needed to be replaced, and the right one could wait. Don replaced that single left front bearing in about 3 hours. Don charged me almost $1,100 less than I would have spent following the dealership's recommendation. A nice surprise: Don does not charge a credit card fee, which I honestly can't say for anywhere else I've been ever. My car is now quiet, the noise is gone, and it was fixed right the first time: with one bearing instead of two, no guessing, and no pressure. If you're tired of feeling like you're being sold to instead of helped, go to Don's. He's exactly what you hope a neighborhood mechanic will be: honest, efficient, transparent about options, fair on price, and actually interested in fixing the problem without damaging your wallet. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you Don!

Listen. LISTEN. If you are considering hiring this "mobile mechanic," please pause, take a deep…read morebreath, and maybe lie down, because what I'm about to describe is not for the faint of heart. This man rolled up to my driveway in a van that looked like it had already lost a fight with a tornado, a raccoon, and possibly its own sense of self-worth. He hopped out, spilled an entire soda, and said, "Don't worry, that happens." Sir. SIR. Why is that your greeting?? He opened my hood, nodded like he was understanding the secrets of the universe, then poked a totally random part and said, "Yep, that's your problem." When I asked what the problem was, he said and I quote, "Mechanic stuff." Thirty minutes later my car was making a new sound I can only describe as "haunted dishwasher screaming into the void." I asked him if that was normal and he said, "Cars make noises." Then he charged me an amount of money so offensive I think it might be a hate crime against my bank account. He drove away. My car died. In the same moment. Like they were spiritually connected and my car couldn't continue living after witnessing whatever he did to it. If you hire this man, may the automotive gods have mercy on your soul because he WILL NOT. i would give zero stars but, Yelp refuses to let me express the true depth of my suffering.

Basically we were side swiped. I put out a project on yelp asking for a mechanic. Dave messaged me…read moreand said he would come out that night to take a look. Hours go by and he never showed. Finally that morning he came by. Told us the issues and told us what parts to get. We paid him $250 to buy the parts and $200 in labor. Not only did he get junked parts but none of them were good. I asked him to at least refund us for the money we paid in the parts. So he stopped responding. DO NOT USE THIS MECHANIC. He took our car parts and sold them for cash and our car still isn't running. We've had to have another mechanic take a look and begin to work on the car. This was a very unpleasant experience I wish on no one.

I can't say enough about the outstanding service we received! We came in needing to replace two…read moretires that were dangerously close to blowing out, and Larry handled everything with absolute professionalism. He took the time to explain the options clearly, recommended high‑quality replacements, and made sure we got the best value possible. What impressed me most was his care and attention--he treated the situation with urgency and compassion, knowing it was my daughter's car and her safety was at stake. Larry did not hesitate to travel a very long distance (about 1hr 20 minutes from Philly), which speaks volumes about his dedication. The work was done quickly, the pricing was more than fair, and the quality of his service top‑notch. Larry is an exceptional professional who goes above and beyond for his customers. If you're looking for reliable service, great value, and someone you can truly trust, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be back for future maintenance needs and emergencies!

Super kind, super quick, and super knowledgeable! Came right out to my place and answer all my…read morestupid questions :)

Went in for a rough idle, which started after a high (but within spec) rev during downshift…read more Online research had indicated that it was likely a timing belt tooth slip at best, and at worst was valve or piston damage. I had been told on the phone by Schafer's that they had a diagnostic machine that could drill down to the exact cause of the error code. Not so. Their second level diagnostic, which would have cost over $200 except for a discount coupon I had received, did not diagnose the specific cause of the rough idle. They wanted to replace my entire EGR system and also fix a leaky valve cover, for a cost of over $2,000, just to start. They only gave all that a 50% chance of being the problem. The components in my EGR system are easy to test and do not require replacement if they are good. They listed a $241 charge for an EGR valve control solenoid, but my car's EGR valve is vacuum operated only, so I don't understand why that part was needed. The installation time was taken from "the book," and was hugely inflated over how much time is actually needed for this work, much of which I have done myself in the past. If a spark plug seal is bad, they should have been able to know which cylinder is misfiring from the diagnostic. When I asked for a pricing on a timing belt replacement, which they refused to do without the other work, their price was much, much higher than the estimate I received from a dealer. I previously had brake work done by Schafer's, which was unrelated to the current problem, and found their prices to be high for the work done, but lower than what Meinicke had wanted for the job. That led me to have confidence in Schafer's, but at this point I have lost that confidence.

Listen!! Let's be real. As a woman, if you (like me) know nothing about cars, getting car stuff…read moredone can feel like a crapshoot because it's 50/50 on if they're gonna rip you off. Never ever that at Schafer's! They're incredible. Everyone from front desk to the techs are patient, kind, and so willing to explain what's going on, lay out the options, and help w/ pricing when they can. I go to them for everything, inspections to major repairs, and the twice-a-year tire alignment (thanks, south Philly roads). A feature I really love: they send you a text after each appt with a link to a full diagnostic where each aspect of the vehicle is graded great, okay, and needs work, which is so helpful for planning for big expenses. Just another example of their transparent, customer-focused perspective.

I got my oil changed here a month ago, they never put an oil fill cap on the motor which caused my…read moreengine to fail. I was told by another mechanic that if I had driven another mile the entire engine could have combusted. They also left rubber gloves in the hood of my car which melted.

Pete is a great guy... he took care of my problem... and at a reasonable price... I highly…read morerecommend him...

What a conniving, deceiving, greedy, uneducated, scam, thief like business. Went in for an oil…read morechange, asked for a receipt and him and his non-English speaking helper charges for a receipt even with paying cash. Is this a monkey business or a legitimate business? They are very unprofessional, rude, arrogant. Told us to get out when we asked for a receipt. Does this make any sense? To the lowest stars.

Bao is a backyard mechanic. He just guesses while throwing parts at the problem hoping it fixes it…read more He can not diagnose a problem correct. Took my car to him now I have stripped bolts and check engine lights I didn't have before he touched it. He refused to resolve. He also got a parking ticket on my car I was never told about. Could have had the courtesy to tell me. What a scam. He should be arrested for lying and stealing

Please buyer beware. I took my car to this mechanic and he told me I needed a timing belt…read morereplacement, well he kept the car for 5 days before replacing timing belt. Up to that point I had great air conditioning in my car. Well the next day after picking up my car I had to use air and realized it no longer worked. I called Kevin owner and told him and he was very defensive saying he never touched air. I said can I bring it in to be checked. Well he made appt for 9 days from phone call. I took care of in he held it for 2 days told me it was a broken wire and AAA must have did the damage. He said it would 200 and he could sodder it but I really should pay 850.00 as it needs a new compressor. I agreed to fixing wire. Well he said he would do a good job and sodder wire. Then next day he calls and says I need a compressor 850.00. Sooooo dishonest. Please do not take your car there as he can NOT BE TRUSTED. I picked my car up land would never ever go back or have anyone I know go there. Sad how dishonest people could be.

I highly don't recommend going to this mechanic, brought my car in early in the morning to get my…read morespark plugs fixed, we had a great talk said they had every part I needed to get done....9 hours later told me I had to pick up my car and nothing was done but now my coolant light is on!!!!

These guys are not very honest. Be careful! They know how to fix cars but they are not honest…read morepeople.

I brought two cars to Heng's recently for PA inspection. The guys there are super friendly and…read morehelpful. There was an open bay when I arrived and a mechanic welcomed me right in. Inspection was fast - I was in and out in about 25 minutes. Great service and affordable. I would highly recommend Heng's!

Had some issues with my brakes and some other things. Jimmy got me in and out the same day and his…read moreprices are fair and reasonable! Definitely recommend him!

They work fast and get the job done. They do state inspection, flat tires, broken windows, oil…read morechanges and all the rest. Reasonable prices. Best in the neighborhood.