I am very grateful for Howard! He is has been working on my VW bug for many years. To find an…read moreindependent provider that services VW's is unique. He is talented, fair and personable.

I can't recommend this shop enough! Howard helped us with my grandma's Mercedes regarding a safety…read moreissue, and he was absolutely incredible. It's clear he has a high-level mechanical skill set and really knows his way around high-end vehicles. Beyond his expertise, he was so kind and patient throughout the process. It's a huge relief to find a mechanic you can trust with both your car and your family's safety. We'll definitely be back! 5 STARS ALL AROUND!!!!

Talk about a freaking gem. I seriously entertained leaving a 1 star review just so I could have it…read moreall to myself. It's a Son and Pop shop. Son helps the mechanic fix the cars and Pop rings you up. They're really nice, and it may be the most transparent automotive experience I've ever had. Is it the cheapest? I don't care. Do yourself a favor and 'trust fall' into their capable, if greasy, hands.

I used to really like this place... small, neighborhood business with no complaints about the…read moreservice. HOWEVER today I called to make an appointment for state inspection for my car. I'm in my seventies and live less than a mile away. When I asked if I could get a ride back home after dropping off my car, I was told NO... I'm the only one here (which is not true, as it's a father and son operation... the son is the mechanic... the father handles the phones and taking payments) and I can't leave the shop. Now this would be a legitimate answer IF the following hadn't happened: Last summer, I called to make an appointment and for an entire week, probably at least thirty calls, no one answered the phone or returned my call after leaving a message. Turns out that they had closed down for vacation without leaving any kind of message on their phone system that they were closed for the week. When I finally got through the next week and questioned why there was no phone message that they were closed, I was told that it was too complicated and time consuming to do. So, it's OK to close for a week with no information available whatsoever, but can't drive someone home, which would take maybe ten minutes roundtrip. Now, I'm supposed to walk home, and back again to pick the car back up, in 15 to 20 degree weather? Hung up and got an appointment at Wark's in Merion, where I can walk to in less than a minute. I understand that they do excellent work.

Was looking for a mechanic for my 2012 VW Touareg and saw…read moreChamp on Yelp with all 5 star reviews. Although I needed just routine maintenance, Shawn was very accommodating and extremely caring and fair. He gave me options on replacing my brakes now or later and his quote was extremely fair and much less than the VW dealers wanted. I will be back in several months when I need to replace them but in the meantime, he gained a new customer. I live in center city and I dropped my car off the night before and took the train into town. I returned the same way as the station is just down the block from his shop. He's in charge and does the work too! Gotta love it!

owner knows his stuff and is honest and down to earth. bonus points for the chocolate lab in the…read morefront office. i send everyone i care about to him for auto service

The definition of neighborhood mechanic. It's very convenient having trustworthy mechanics so…read moreclose, since I live a few blocks from their garage. I call them for everything, even questions about lights on my dash or sounds the car makes and they are so accommodating with their time. Often talking with me on the phone until I understand. Several times asking me to bring the car in so they could look at it and not charging a dime! Great customer service and mechanical experts.

Quality service for good prices. Nice guys too. Me and my family have been taking our cats there…read morefor years

This is the shop you need to go to…read more This is also the first time I've been compelled to write a review on yelp. Needed a tire patched ASAP the day I was driving to NY. Called the day before so I could confirm someone could take care of it and they said to come by after 10a for the work. I did that and the tire was repaired within 2 hours for $20, even though it was apparently riddled with screws close to the tire wall. Eric was hugely helpful with the facilitation and the guy who did the work also gave me some helpful advice. Absolutely will be recommending Joe Long's to all my fellow East Falls neighbors.

Frank helped us out when he didn't need to. Excellent service at a fair price. We highly…read morerecommend Joe's!

I woke up early on a Saturday morning and saw I had a flat; roadside assistance towed me somewhere…read moreI'd never heard of... and it was closed. I opened Yelp and figured I'd be lucky to find a mobile tire service that wouldn't make me wait all day and rip me off too badly - Rob was absolutely AMAZING. He stopped what he was doing and got there in 15 minutes, he charged a very reasonable amount, and better than that, he's a legitimately good human being, in a world where they're increasingly hard to find. On a day when everything seemed to be going wrong, finding Rob was a godsend. If you're like I was that day, stuck somewhere and scrolling Yelp wondering which one of all these mobile auto services to call, Rob is the guy you're looking for - stop scrolling and call!!

Robbie was really quick to respond. He actually picked up the phone as I was leaving a message. He…read moreasked good questions and accommodated to my schedule. My Mazda 3 has been having trouble starting, so he tested a few things and changed the battery for me. I'll definitely call him back if I need anything more done on my car!!

This is my new favorite auto shop. I got a screw stuck in the tread of a tire and was stressing out…read morebecause my usual shop couldn't help today. I called Fountain Street Auto Service and was greeted calmly and with confidence that I'd be back on the road soon. Anthony and crew are true professionals. Courteous, knowledgeable, and great at juggling phone calls while taking a small line in the late afternoon. I overheard them offering a drop off for a customer, fixing a minor thing that came up after service was performed for another, and handling multiple walk ins with zero pushback or attitude. I legitimately was shocked. Never have I seen this level of competence and service in an auto shop. I asked if they could service my electric car on future returns and was told it was not a problem, as long as I made an appointment. After all of this, I was back on the road within 45 minutes for only $27 out the door. That's half what my OLD shop charges. Amazing bang for your buck and the respect was top-notch. Shout out to the whole crew. I will be back soon!

Both times I have used Fountain Street were "walk-in" or emergency needs (one in 2021 and now in…read more2026). In 2021 my tire popped and I was only able to get the car within close range of their shop. Someone came over with me to take a look and they helped me get the spare changed until a new tire could be ordered. They did not need to stop their work to help me, especially when I was not even parked in their lot. it says a lot about them!! most recently, winter storms and ice caused major damage to my hybrid vehicle's battery and additionally, AAA caused extra damage when I called for a jump, and they handled it incorrectly. Fountain Street accepted a tow on a Friday during this time when they had 0 appointments available for 3 weeks. Anthony was able to get my battery replaced, and they kept my vehicle over the weekend so they could address the electrical issues that were not there before the battery was dead/AAA caused damage. I had my car back that Wednesday. I am a single female living close by in Manayunk for the last 10 years, and I am disappointed to have ever used any other shop. I will absolutely be switching to regular service with these guys. They are kind, laid back, and in my case, made me feel confident they could handle the issues rather than causing me more stress over the unknown. That is invaluable service to me and not easy to find!

I started to have trouble with my air conditioning blowing warm air, so I started looking around…read morefor a local mechanic. I found the yelp and google reviews of E&J and I was able to make a next day appointment (which is fantastic since it is about to be 100 degrees for the next five days). When I dropped my car off, the mechanic Justin suspected a refrigerant leak. Only a couple of hours later I received a call stating that I needed to have my expansion valve and compressor replaced. While this is not optimal, Justin explained my options and gave me an extremely reasonable price. Even with the additional work, my car was done the next day. My air is ice cold now and my kids aren't sweating! Big thanks to Erin and Justin and I am happy to have such a great local mechanic.

Justin and Nate were very very helpful Fast and efficient when I came into E&j was in and out…read morewithin 20 mins and left with a smile on my face,, I highly recommend