This is my favorite auto mechanic in our area. Michael is a super ethical and competent mechanic that has a nice way of telling you what needs repaired or serviced. They go out of their way to serve their customers. One time, they even had someone give me a lift home and picked me back up because the repair was going to take a long time and they didn't want me to have to sit there. Now that's service! I have an older car so I am always worried when I take it in for the annual inspection. Michael and his team never rip you off by making up repairs or anything even on an older car which I totally appreciate. They have done both major (replaced my AC system) and minor (old change, tire rotation and inspections) work for me and I could not recommend them any more. My only gripe is their driveway which sometimes gets deep ruts in it that's hard on our other car which sits low to the ground. They do try to keep up with it to make it smoother but it's difficult since it's just gravel. Minor gripe for such a great place. read more

As a newer customer of this auto shop, I can sincerely say without a doubt that my visits and services here have been simply exceptional. Michael and his staff rise way above what anyone would expect from ANY business!! They approach their auto services no just as expert technicians but just good, solid, honest people! They'll spell out and explain what you can expect and recommend a wide array of options and advice! Any neighborhood is blessed to have such a awesome business - this is one of the Best kept secrets in West View.. and might I say (having also lived throughout western PA).. all of Pittsburgh and surrounds!! read more

Building a business off of loyalty, honesty, competency, and fair prices; that's what I think about this business. It's hard to find a good shop, right? We have all been there before when our "giant machines" have a problem, and many of us are lost as "non-experts" in the mechanical arena. No fear, Michael Johnson has you covered. I've been taking my families cars here for years. Every inspection, brake change, tire purchase, etc., comes here. And, they do a lot more than that - pretty much anything you need. (I've met some of their other clients in the lobby during my visits and this business does some incredibly extensive mechanical repairs on very expensive cars.) Part of my trust with them was solidified the time that they offered advice on a tire purchase. The tires didn't last long despite following guidelines, and, they went to bat for me to make sure I received a very strong credit for resolving the issue. They were more pissed than I; at the end of the day, I was simply unlucky and received a bad set - but, they made it 100% right. Look, this place is great. They won't perform work on your vehicle until they decide it is actually needed. They have saved me thousands of dollars by avoiding unnecessary repairs, but when the time comes where I need work done, there is no better place. If you don't believe me after this review, just google them and take a look at hundreds of top star reviews on other sites. Conclusion: if you have a vehicle problem, take it here, if not, expand your credit card limit. Best in the City. (Heck, I'd even drive an hour+ a way to take my vehicle here.) read more

I used to go to the same garage my family has used for years and was always treated poorly. I don't know if it was because I am a woman and they think I'm stupid when it comes to cars, which I might be, but still. There was very little customer service for a very loyal client. Then I started going to Michael Johnson's. Even though I usually go there when something bad is going on with my car, I always enjoy walking in the door because I know I'll be greeted by name and met with a smile. MJ and company are more than accomodating and stand by their work. I recently had one of my rear brakes seize up because of a faulty caliper that they installed not even a year ago - they were not only honest about it, but repaired the work for free! And replaced the other rear brake pad, again at no charge. Not only great mechanics, but friendly guys and the best customer service I think I've ever received. What more can you ask for? read more

Michael Johnson's Auto Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service is above and beyond! Genuine, knowledgeable and honest! I really couldn't ask for more in a mechanic. My family will continue to bring our vehicles to Michael Johnson's. read more

My daughter lives in Pittsburgh, but did not have a mechanic. I researched Johnson's Auto Center to perform warranty and non-warranty covered work. Their professionalism, courtesy, and integrity have impressed me after performing extensive work on her Lexus at a fair and reasonable price. Mr. Johnson enjoys my utmost respect. I unconditionally trust him and his staff to work on my daughter's car, and mine, if I ever require car repair away from home. read more

Everything about this place is absolutely fantastic. All of the mechanics (as well as the receptionist) are all very personable and kind. You will NEVER get ripped off or screwed over with these guys. They also supply honest, fair, and quality work, and their consultations are also very helpful. I was even able to bring in a car I was thinking about buying, and they looked over it free of charge. I cannot recommend these guys enough! read more

I cannot say enough about how awesome and trustworthy these folks are! If you need anything looked at, fixed, inspected, etc... this is the place to go!! read more

We just moved to the area from out of state and were looking for an honest and reliable mechanic. Based on other reviews, we chose to try Michael Johnson's. First visit was for PA inspection/emissions for both of our vehicles. They were short handed that day and still managed to get both vehicles done in a reasonable amount of time. Returned today for an oil change that had been scheduled last week. I was in and out in a half hour. Staff is friendly and responsive. The owner Michael is very professional and personable. We are very satisfied that we found Michael Johnson's. read more

Michael has a great crew and is always there for my family when we need them. Smart, fair and honest!

I can't say enough about Michael and the incredible team and business he's built. My husband and I have used Michael Johnson's for years...literally since he's been in business (10-15 years?). He's fairly priced, overflowing with integrity, family friendly, treats his employees really well, has always made every problem right on our cars, has always made good on every estimate he's given us (even if he was wrong about the problem and he ends up having to eat a cost), and every few months, we get a phone call telling us there's a box of clothes for my son at the shop that his son has grown out of. This is a guy who really cares about his customers, cares about the quality of his work, and cares about maintaining a solid reputation. I'll never go anywhere else. read more

These guys are great. I've been taking my cars to them for a number of years. They were able to fix a problem that I thought only the dealer could troubleshoot. Michael is very honest and trustworthy, I hope he's not planning on retiring soon. :) read more

I would be remiss if I didn't give these guys 5 stars. I recently moved to the Pittsburgh area in early August and my inspection just became due. Needless to say the prospect of finding a mechanic for an inspection in a new area was pretty scary. I don't know enough about cars to know if they would overprice me or anything. Needless to say given the fact that I gave them 5 stars Michael Johnson's was amazing. They were quick, told me exactly what needed to be done, ordered the part in front of me from Ebay so I knew the price for the part going into it. Of course they will mark it up slightly because they are a business and need a profit but you will know exactly how much it is marked up and it will be very reasonable. Michael is extremely nice and very trustworthy and I really feel at ease after getting my car inspected there. It is a huge weight off my shoulders knowing that if anything happens I have somewhere I can go that I can trust to do a good job and not walk away a poor man. I actually just now signed up for Yelp solely so I could post this review, so that should let you know I'm serious. read more

I was new to the area and was looking for a dependable mechanic to service my car when the check engine light came on. I found this place through yelp and agree with all the great reviews. These guys are friendly, fair and trustworthy. They worked with my schedule and I didn't have a ride home and the owner himself offered to drop me off! Talk about awesome service! I would most definitely recommend this place and I will be taking my car back for any other future services. read more

Local guys, highly skilled, pleasant, polite, efficient. They do what needs to be done...and you can trust them when they tell you that "it needs done". I would send my mother there, and I did. (friends too) I recommend them for any service that your car might need. read more

Look...I've been getting ripped off for years. Until I found Michael Johnson and his team. AWESOME people...AWESOME service. The BEST I've found! Honest, Trustworthy, Friendly and just great to deal with! Thanks Michael Johnson and you're team!!! read more

I am soo glad I found Mike Johnson's Auto Center!! I am a young female who was skeptical of shops taking advantage of me but I am not from the area originally and picked Mike based on reviews. He definitely exceeded my expectations with the level of transparency and professionalism throughout my whole repair/inspection process. He was very reasonably priced and did quality work. I loved the convenience of being able to use one his rental cars for free while mine was being worked on so there was no disturbance in my daily routine. He continued to troubleshoot my problems at no cost to me until they were fixed and passed inspection - definitely stands by his work! I will definitely be using his services for all future car needs and highly recommend him!! Thank You!! read more

Finding good and honest mechanics is likely what caused the expression "needle in a haystack" to exist, but since coming to Johnson's, I really think I've found the needle. His shop came recommended from a friend who knows a lot about cars and had been going to him for years. The first piece of work I needed done was so super easy that they only charged me for the part. The second time I went was for inspection and they were very upfront about what needed done now and what wasn't necessary for inspection, but needed looked at in 3-6 months. They've never done any work that let me down and are fair in their pricing. Their availability and ease of scheduling work is good and they're always willing to let the car sit in their lot for a day or two as needed. They always remember me and my car as soon as I call in and are extremely friendly and helpful. If you need a service they don't provide, they are quick to offer recommendations and the two time I've needed that (for windshields and towing) I was really pleased with the people they referred. All in all, this is the only place my husband or I will take our cars. read more

Michael Johnson (himself, but also the place) is amazing!! I needed to have my car inspected, but recently moved and needed to find a new trustworthy shop, and I choose this place based on the other yelp reviews. The reviews aren't messing around, this place is awesome. Michael has a true wealth of knowledge regarding cars, but his real skill set is being honest and helpful. I knew my old car wasn't doing well, but after his team's thorough inspection, and his talking through it with me, I was fully able to weigh my possibilities moving on. He went above and beyond in helping me, and when I ultimately decided to purchase a new vehicle (a used one) he had me bring it to the shop for a full once over FOR FREE!! This place is a single girl's dream auto shop. I did my own research and asked around about what we discussed, but my care here is what made the difference. Seriously, they helped me so much, and made me feel really comfortable and informed with my decisions. I really recommend going here! read more

One of the most personable, dare I say enjoyable, experiences I have had with auto care. I was confident they would do a good job, Mike explained everything well and made sure I had what I needed while he was working on my car. I can't recommend this business enough. I will definitely be using for all auto service needs in the future. read more

Honest and affordable car care. This shop had time for me right away, saved me several hundred dollars on my most recent car problem and was notably non-sleazy. read more

Trustworthy is the only thing I really need to say here. Michael has given me an estimate and when the parts/labor didn't require the cost he provided up front, he reduced my price rather than just pocketing/making up charges. His shop came highly recommended by a friend and I'd like to pass on that recommendation. We were new to Pittsburgh and so happy to find an honest mechanic after dealing with several other less-than-honest shops. read more