Old school auto repair place. Jimmy runs the show and has a great technician team. Just plan to show up at 8am, stand in line, and then check in with Jimmy. He will take your name, phone number, vehicle issue, and keys, and give you a call when the mechanic begins working on your vehicle to provide a quote. Didn't try to upsell. Did honest work. Work was done within a few short hours. They are a very efficient and honest team. I will be back! read more

Jimmy was great. Honest and fair pricing. I will be taking my car there for any issues in the future. It was easy to tell that many of the customers have been going there for years. read more

Jimmy was very kind and communicative throughout the whole process of getting my car fixed. Honest and hard work is at the forefront of Nicks services. Better service than any dealership I've ever been to! I would highly recommend Nicks auto repair. read more

Nicks is awesome. Great service. Gives accurate estimate. Prices drastically less than dealer repair and you know the job is well done. My family and friends have used hin for years and always a positive experience. A real gem for your auto service needs read more

I can't thank Jimmy and the technicians enough. I don't think I've ever had a such a good experience anywhere else. Being new to the city, I was really nervous about going to a mechanic, but when my car broke down I found Nicks auto repair. Read the reviews, and decided to tow my car to him. They were super super fast, honest about what was wrong, and their prices were so reasonable. You now have a forever customer. Thank you!! read more

My check engine light had been on and I got codes red prior to going into a shop, I called Jimmy to speak with him before scheduling an appointment he told me how much the diagnostic test would be. After going there my apt was to drop it off 8-9 am, he called before doing anything to my car and told me the price to fix it including tax and labor. He sticks to his word, had my car done by 3pm that day. He was kind and didn't take advantage of me, speaking for young women who are scared to take their car to a mechanic on your own don't hesitate to take it here. Also changed my breaks, highly recommend this place . 10/10 experience!!! read more

I had a great experience with Nick's Auto a repair shop. I spoke to the owner directly when making my appointment and he was able to give me a very reasonable quote for replacing my break pads when I had called ahead. The earliest appointment I could get was 2 weeks out, but I wasn't in a hurry, so that worked for me. On the day of the appointment he found that I needed new rotors too, and I was fine with that. I really appreciated him calling me to see if I was ok with him doing those too. All in all, I had a great experience and my brakes were all fixed up in the same day. This will be my new shop! read more

The over the phone service was terrible, and very unpleasant. Felt like I was bothering the agent I was speaking to. It let me know immediately I did not want to visit this location read more

I almost hate to recommend Nick's because that means I have to share them and I don't want to share! I have been going there for years and trust them completely with my car and know that I can trust them enough to not question when they tell me a diagnosis and the cost. read more

Very honest and reasonably priced. Nicks was highly recommended by a few friends a couple of years ago. They have not disappointed!

Great experience!! Not from this area and woke up to a car that wouldn't start.. called Nicks and asked if I could get it towed to them and they said sure let us make a spot! It was Friday morning and they said they probably wouldn't have time to get to it until Monday or Tuesday (closed on sat/sun). Got a call Friday around 3:30 saying the car would be ready by 4:30! 10/10 experience - Jimmy was very nice and helpful. I'd make them my car people in a heartbeat if I was from here! read more

First if all, they always have a ton of cars being worked on, so they must have a great reputation. I also heard many great things about Nick's, and being new to the area do not have a trusted mechanic yet. That all changed when I got my brake pads replaced here. I had an honest experience with mechanic, didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of at all, and didn't feel any up sale pressure at all. Nick's will be my go to place from now on! read more

I've always been nervous to go to car shops by myself, because as a woman who knows nothing about cars i've been scammed before. The man (i'm assuming Nick) who helped me was very honest about what was wrong with my car, and how much it would cost. The team was very fast and efficient and got my car fixed within an hour. I was so grateful for the wonderful service and price! I don't live near Charlotte anymore, but this will now be the only repair shop I will go to! read more

I love Jimmy..always there to help...such a great person and family man!! Would never do you wrong ....my car is a collectors car..27 years old..97 z28 Camaro .keeps her on point!! Highly recommend..... read more

Nick is great. very honest, reliable & reasonable prices. He stays so busy with his loyal customers that you need to book a week in advance! read more

My sister recommended this repair shop which kept her car going for years and years. I called them with an unusual problem, and they told me about how I might take care for the problem myself. Thanks yall! read more

I have been coming to Nick's Auto Repair for a few years now, but I doubt I will be any longer. The guy is little grumpy, but that's not a big deal. The big deal is that when you schedule your oil change two weeks in advance, he tells you to bring your car "first thing in the morning" and leave the car with him for the whole day, what he doesn't tell you is that his "first thing in the morning" is between 8 and 9am and if it's a little later than 9, he's going to give your slot away. I think he's a little spoiled with a lot of business coming his way here in Plaza Midwood, so I'm going to make it easier for him and take my business elsewhere. read more

Highly HIGHLY recommend Nick's autoshop. Jimmy helped me with the replacement of my timing belt in my Honda and also noticed a leak in my windshield wiper tube (which I JUST had replaced by a different shop). The price was so reasonable / affordable. I was also having radio problems and Jimmy let me swing by and just check it out briefly no additional cost. Really appreciate this place! Will be my go to place. Thanks, Jimmy!! read more

These guys are great. If you want an honest opinion and good quality work done on a reasonable timeline, Jimmy and Nick have what you're looking for. I brought my Subaru in to them and they were very honest with me about what I should expect in terms of timeline and cost. Jimmy gave me both a best case scenario and a worst case one, which I appreciated. It turns out we were just about right in the middle, which was nice, especially since I already knew what the worst possible case would be. I'll definitely be bringing my car to them in the future. read more

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I bought a beater truck, 2012 F150 that had been totaled with a front end collision, but the engine and tranny we're fine so bought it at auction and had a body shop replace the front cap. Took it to Jimmy at Nick's for an oil change and cosmetic and electrical repairs. They did high quality work and didn't try to rip me off, even going so far as to tell me "your radiator is mounted to the car with bondo"... they just wanted to let me know they weren't the ones that did that. Very honest and reasonable prices for good quality work. My favorite mechanic! read more

Last repair I got from jimmy cost less than half of what he originally quoted. I drive a 30 year old truck and if I keep taking it to Nicks for its maintenance and repairs I just might be driving it for another 30! read more

Nick's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Took my van because I had to practically stand on them to stop it moving. Nick,s son jimmy replaced a "brake Booster"- no change. Took it back.. oh your engine is reving too high, he says. So I wait there until the engine slows down and show him that the brakes are still not working at all. Said "Can't do anything for you." I left pretty upset that he wouldnt or could not fix my brakes after I had pai d him for the booster or whatever it was, if it was. Took down to Providence -since closed- Gary replaced a master cylinder and it's good as new. Thanks Gary and goodbye Jimmy. I lost all respect for you that day. read more

If you're looking for a reliable mechanic in the area, you needn't look any further than Nick's. Jimmy is the man at Nick's and will shoot you straight with what's wrong with your vehicle. If there is something that needs more inspection before he can say what's wrong, that's what he'll do. If something that you thought was broken doesn't need replacing, he won't force anything. Prices are very reasonable, as I've always tried to call around for estimates and more often than not, Nick's keeps it at a good price. They don't do tires here, but he can point you to some places he trusts for that kind of thing. I've always felt at ease when picking up my car from the shop. Good mechanics are hard to come by and Nick's is definitely one of them. read more

It was bound to happen. My 2007 Dodge Caliber had almost 215,000 miles on it. Not the best made car, it had served me well since 2009. I had just passed Nick's location, heading home to Fort Mill. I had lived in Plaza-Midwood for 28 of the 30 years I have been in NC. Nick's had repaired this car previously. Suddenly, the temp light lit up, the warning bell went off, and the temp gauge was pegged on "H". This had never happened before. I turned around and got the car back to Nick's. I walked in the office and Jimmy told me he would be able to look at it by the end of the day and give me a call. When he called, he told me what was wrong and the cost to repair it. The cost was more than the value of the car. I told Jimmy I needed to think about it and did not want to make a quick decision. He said he understood. I told him I would call the next day with my decision. I told Jimmy that I had decided to donate the car to a non-profit. I asked if I could leave the car at the shop and he graciously allowed me to do that. I told him I needed to clean out the car and he said that was fine. He was so understanding and helpful. I just want to let anyone who reads this to know how much I appreciate what Jimmy did for me. He knew how stressed I was and did more than I ever expected. He was straightforward about what was wrong with the car. He handled giving the title to the person who picked up the car. He went above and beyond. If you live in the area, I highly recommend Nick's Auto Care. Jimmy and the staff are honest and trustworthy. You can't do better than that. read more

We had a car that a thermostat problem that another mechanic said was beyond their ability. I brought that report to Nick's. Jimmy said they were really busy and it might be a day or so before it could be looked at and the work done. He called about four hours later with the analysis, tue explanation as to what it meant and how it was creating other issues that we thought was unrelated. He had it fixed by the end of the day and at a reasonable price....and that also fixed the other issues. Car runs great again. We just moved to Charlotte about a year ago but it looks like we have our new local mechanic. read more

I was able to call and get my car looked at quickly. Honest and reliable service! Great asset to the Plaza/Midwood area.

They charged me $180 to put a 6" piece of hose and a clamp on my power steering line which only held about 1 month before I had to take it to another shop. read more

Can we talk about honesty! So thankful for these guys and their customer service is out of this world. Best shop in Charlotte, period!

If you live anywhere near Charlotte and don't use Nick's, I will question your judgment! They are fast, HONEST, and reasonably priced. Nick's is the best auto repair experience I've ever had! Try them out- you will not regret it! read more

I bought a beater truck, 2012 F150 that had been totaled with a front end collision, but the engine and tranny we're fine so bought it at auction and had a body shop replace the front cap. read more

I am so glad that I took my car to Nick's! I am kicking myself for writing this review so much later after I had my car worked on. They deserve to have their praise sung from the rooftops! I called Nick's and said, 'My car needs some work, it has been a while', knowing that this can be a recipe for disaster at some repair shops. I was able to drop my car off within the hour on a regular weeknight! They called the next day with a full summary of all of the potential work my car would benefit from. I asked if they could hold off for a few hours while I checked in with some car friends to make sure all of their recommendations checked out. Everything that was listed was a realistic need for my car and either served as minor repair work or preventative maintenance. After giving them the go ahead to begin work we had a few more phone calls (I prefer calls to figure out these things) to establish pricing and time of pickup. Their quote was dead on and pick up was fast, easy, and again was able to happen after work on a weekday! Nick's had warned me that I will need to spark plugs in February and my calendar already has a reminder to go back to Nick's! read more

My daughter is 2500 miles away at college and had a problem with her car. Nick's fixed the car promptly and for a super reasonable price. Highly recommend and will use in the future. read more

I have always owned used cars and have probably been to 5-6 different mechanics over the years having a variety of work done. Nick's is by far the best I've ever been to. Fair pricing. Great communication: called me right when the problem was identified and also right when they finished the work. Never had to call and ask what they were up to, when they'd be done, etc. Overall the best experience with a mechanic I've ever had. Shoutout Jimmy the Greek! read more

I cannot begin to say how thankful I am for all of these reviews that led me to Jimmy at Nick's. I had gotten an oil change and my car was operating HORRIBLY. The manager of the place I got the oil change offered to pay for an assessment at another shop on Central that I won't name but it's a national chain... and they quoted me monstrous numbers for multiple options of repairs that may or may not have worked. I called some friends who are "car guys" and one told me to RUN. So I brought the car home as it shook and thought it was game over for the old girl but I did some research and found posts on Nexdoor and Yelp for Nicks. I ended up paying under $300 for something that would have been a minimum of $500 at the other shop - including the assessment. I full heartedly trust these folks and while I'm moving to the other side of town - this will be my mechanic for life. read more

Fantastic! Super reliable and honest. Won't try to convince you that you need things you don't. So glad we found Jimmy!

For the first 7 years we were together my car and I were spoiled rotten because one of my very best friends is a dang fine auto mechanic in a small independent shop. When I moved to Charlotte I knew the time would come when something would break on my poor car and I would have to find a new solution to my auto repair issues. I also know I wanted it to be a tiny, ugly building full of scruffy looking dudes not wearing chain store uniforms. Even having had only relatively minor work done there, I am confident in saying that Nick's is that place. When I called to check that I could have my car towed there for an alarm/ignition shutoff issue, I hadn't even fully explained the problem when the accented gentleman on the other end of the phone tried once to explain what needed to be done before telling me that yes, I could have it brought in. If I got it there before six he would lock it in his yard, otherwise have it brought in the next day because he didn't want to leave it our front over night. (This was sweet but I live, literally, a block away so It's spent many a night unfenced in the area.) After it was fixed, which only took them 2-3 hours from when I assume the tow truck arrived, I got a phone call in which they clearly detailed what had been done and why they think the problem occurred. I arrived at 8 (when they open) the next morning to pick it up, forked over my $47 and change (this is another place your checkbook isn't welcome, cash or plastic only!) and was out of there by 8:10. Next time something is amiss with my car, I will first pine for the days when my friend would fix it, but immediately after that I'll put in a call to Nick's. read more

Third time's a charm! Nick's is the third repair shop I've tried since moving to Charlotte four years ago with my 24-year old Mustang. This is the first one I feel I can trust to not take advantage of me. I arrived unannounced on what turned out to be a very busy Thursday morning for the shop. Jimmy said they might not be able to get to my car until Monday, which was fine with me since I wasn't comfortable driving it in its current condition anyway, so I was willing to leave it there until they could get to it. Jimmy called early the next morning (Friday) to tell me what was wrong with it and how much it would cost. I got a call a little later in the day saying they'd discovered another issue (one that didn't surprise me, so I knew he wasn't just making it up). I asked if it was something that could wait a month until I could afford the additional repair cost. He said "probably, for short trips, but no long distances." So I said I'd have to bring it back in a month for the additional work. He called an hour later to let me know the agreed upon work was finished and it was ready for pickup. So not only did the work get done much sooner than expected, but came in below the quoted amount because he gave me a discount for paying in cash!! Who does that?!? I will definitely only trust my senior citizen car to Nick's from now on!! See you in February Jimmy! read more

I have had excellent service from Jimmy & Nick since since the 1990's on all of my vehicles. Ranging from my son's first tin can on roller skates- to Sentra, VWs .Toyotas, Benz and my 370 Z tack. They charge fair prices, do excellent guaranteed work on a timely basis. Very Honest, Dependable & Pleasant. Carolina Girl read more

Finally found an honest mechanic in Charlotte! Twice we brought a car in. The first time our car wouldn't start and we had to get it towed to Nick's. He called us to let us know that it was starting just fine and that he could replace the starter but that might not fix the issue since he can't recreate it. The 2nd time we brought a car in, I needed an oil change, tire rotation, and spark plugs. He let me know that I didn't need spark plugs based on my mileage. I requested anyways so that I could stay under warranty on the car. Oil change and tire rotation cost slightly more than Valvoline, however I prefer to pay a little more for the peace of mind that a good mechanic is doing it. read more

There aren't words for how much I love this mechanic. I've been going to Nicks for over 13 years and Jimmy is one of the best guys you'll meet. Honest and fair. Do yourself a favor and take your car here. It's worth the wait. read more