I purchased a 25 yr old car and wanted a pre-purchase inspection. Northend wrench went over the car and told me what it needed. The seller and I agreed on a purchase price, and Northend Wrench did the work so it would be safe to drive to Cincinnati where I live. They had me ready to roll including new tires in a week. I only wish these guys were in Cincinnati. read more

Northend Wrench - 2000 Z3 - Auto Repair Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

"They are the best." Knowledgeable, kind, trustworthy. Everyone there loves what they do, and it shows. Thank you, Northend Wrench. Tony I. read more

If I could give North End Wrench 10 stars, I would! John and David were outstanding in dealing with my issues on a small Volkswagen Rialta RV/ Motorhome. I was having issues with the motorhome in Ohio and I am from out of state. It was very very difficult to find someone that would agree to look at it and help me with my problems. North end wrench told me to bring it on in they would look at it and diagnose the issues to get me on the road to drive back to Maryland. They fixed and alternator/Charging problem, changed the fluids. Tuned it up, the brakes were fixed as well, They were very honest and do great work very friendly and personable. I wish the shop was in Maryland. I highly recommend North End Wrench for your auto repair needs ! Thank you! Jeff read more

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I've been taking my VW Vanagon to this shop for the past four years or so. Folks say it's tough to find a good, honest mechanic, well, I agree. When you find one, stick with them. One time, my van was smoking from the dash (the brake unit is under it) & I took it to Northend. Dave, the owner, wasn't able to see anything wrong. He didn't want to incorrectly diagnosis it & charge me for something I didn't need. He guessed, correctly, that it may have had some water in there & the smoke I saw was steam & would improve in a few days. He didn't charge me for this. Honest, good mechanics. I'll keep coming back. read more

Northend Wrench - Auto Repair Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The folks as North End Wrench are true experts and professionals. I trust them with my 1989 VW all the time.

You know when you walk in to a mechanic's shop, and you half expect them to tell you "the fluid is low in your lights, and their's a unicorn in your air filter" and you know they're lying to you, but you pay them anyways. This place *feels* the exact opposite. They have my business across several cars, and my boss's boss takes his car here, and we both can't recommend them enough. They're honest, they're fair, and they're always up front. While I live in Columbus (or driving distance from this place) I will always take my cars here. read more

Never ever again!! Mark and Dave were getting business on my German car for almost a year now. We need to point out, that they recently replaced two of my front tires with no issues back in April. Driver front stem to hold air pressure broke off. Front tire had to be replaced including stem. Wouldn't you think, that they would check the remaining 3 stems with air pressure? Got the car, tire warning signal still on. 7 hours later the same day I got the car back. Rear driver stem and sensor for air pressure breaks off. Rear tire goes flat including newly replaced and worked on front tire. Had to get car towed...front tire rim leak and excuse from Dave he wanted to cut corners!! Are you serious??? Rear tires were replaced, front tire was worked on a 2nd time around. Picked the car up on my way way to carmax, tire warning signal still on. Carmax did their repair portion and supplied my tires with air. After Carmax back to Mark and Dave. Comes to find out they replaced my rear tires but did not tighten the stems and air pressure sensors enough. Ripped off in every way possible to get more money out of me, a hassle to bring the car 3 to 4 times back. Shitty service I have never encountered before. My Trust and Loyalty are gone. Not a penny anymore for this Crap and BS I had to go through!! read more

Pro - Had vehicle serviced several times by Northend Wrench and was very satisfied with each service - They provided me with a free loaner car while my car was being serviced - Prices were much more reasonable than the dealership - Everyone I spoke with was courteous and knowledge Con - This is not a place you would wait for your car for a lengthy service - there is not a large reception area. I took advantage of the free loaner car. read more

These Guys are great ! I have been a customer for 30+ years Obviously I have stayed. Dave, Mark, Sean , Brad are all very smart with your cars. read more

I have been going to these guys for about a year now and I won't go any where else. They are professional, polite, knowledgeable and down to earth. I feel like I have uncles keeping my car safe. It's a rare thing to really have trust in an automotive place, especially being a woman, but I absolutely sense it here. SO, glad a coworker recommended them. :-) read more

I can't say enough good things about the Northend Wrench. Have been coming here for years and with every type of vehicle. Dave, Mark and the crew of mechanics working there are top notch, friendly, fair, honest and trustworthy. Oh, and darn good mechanics too!!! I would never go anywhere else! Thank you Dave for taking such good care of me! read more

It's always great to find an honest and affordable auto repair shop. I took my Audi A4 in for an diagnosis, Mark and his staff took the necessary time to pin point the exact problems, provide me excellent and honest feedback and a swift affordable repair... Awesome service! Back on the road... Marshall read more

Northend wrench is the best! We took our SUV in they could've tried to fix it however they said they could and it would cost a lot of money and it wouldn't be worth it. We decided to have it taken to the junk yard my husband forgot to get our garage door opener and some cd s when he cleaned it out and and the mechanics saw them at the junk yard got them and called us! While they might not have fixed that car I appreciated their honesty and have taken our other cars there. Oh they also specialize in foreign cars. read more

While I found them to be a little more expensive and the wait for an appointment a lot longer than other places I've taken my car, I also recognize that often we get what we pay for...go someplace cheaper and it could take months and lots more money for a good mechanic to find and fix the original problem. I am so glad that I made the decision to take my car here after a friend recommended them. I feel like they were completely open and honest and extremely knowledgeable about cars from the moment I made the initial call for an appointment. read more

Northend Wrench was recommended to me by a friend after my '08 Land Rover started experiencing intermittent problems starting. I was afraid to take it to the dealer because I thought it would be outrageous money-wise. I called Northend Wrench and the diagnosis started right away! Dave walked through a number of scenarios and asked me to stop by so he could look at it. He confirmed his analysis, ordered the parts, and I was out the door for less than $300. * great communication * thorough diagnosis * honest * timely * fair and affordable I found a new shop for all my cars! read more

I can't say enough good things about Northend Wrench. We've been taking our vehicles there for almost 20 years, and have told many friends to use them too. They have always fixed it right the first time, at a fair price. But check this out: There have been times when, instead of doing work and charging me, they'll suggest an alternative that means no revenue for them, but in the end, saves me money. Case in point was my latest appointment: Took my SUV in, on 4/16/2012, for a whining sound the engine was making. They felt it was likely a timing chain issue, but get this: they pulled up a service bulletin from the manufacturer, and encouraged me to go to a dealer and see if the work would be covered under warranty. It was! I'm guessing it would've easily been $1,000+ out of my pocket otherwise. NORTHEND WRENCH ROCKS! read more

Last time my car was fixed here, they screwed up the cruise control and horn. I took it back to get this fixed, as well as a leaking sunroof and broken handle that reclines the passenger seat. They wanted to charge $700 for parts and labor to fix the assembly, so instead, we had them seal the sunroof shut. They charged $200 for this and said it will PROBABLY work. Then, they looked at the passenger side where the handle was missing, noticed a penny jammed in there, retrieved it, laughed when giving it back, didn't replace the handle. Cost? 20 dollars. To top it off, my rear passenger window wouldn't roll up when I went home and finally, it dropped into the door. North End Wrench said they had nothing to do with that, but they'd gladly have the car back to repair it, at a cost of course. This place sucks. Take your money elsewhere. read more

Been taking my cars there for years. Dave is the best and as honest as they come. He has taken great care of over a dozen cars for me over the years. Foreign, domestic, always top quality service. Any time i take a car in, Dave will fix the problem and let me know what other parts or systems might need to be serviced and how long I have before I need to worry about it. This has helped me to keep older higher mileage cars longer, maintain them at a lower cost, and trade them in before they become costly headaches. I trust Dave implicitly. You wont find a better shop in Columbus. read more

They are fantastic. I have gone there for years since they opened. Knowledgeable, trustworthy and man do they know the nuances of automobiles. I recommend them all the time because I also want to protect my friends and relatives from poor craftsmanship or a sales job about auto repair. I have had all kinds of cars from Triumphs, Porsche, BMW's Fords, Jeeps they all go to Dave. read more

I decided to take my car to Northend Wrench after another mechanic (Dublin Road Auto Car) failed to diagnose and fix my car's issues after they had it for two weeks. Northend literally called me 2 hours after I dropped it off with the cause of the issue and the price to fix it. I picked it up the next day and runs like new. Also, they let me use a loaner car for the day which is something you don't see anymore. I'd highly recommend them to anyone in the Columbus area looking for great service at a fair price. read more

Just took my high mileage Suburban there for its annual check up and repair. I use this vehicle for towing, so it is fairly highly stressed. Dave and the team do a great job in proactively checking the items that are going to likely show wear given the use that it gets. As a result, I have never had a breakdown in over 100,000 miles of towing all over the eastern half of the US. We take all of our vehicles to The Northend Wrench, and recommend them to our friends. read more