I see this place 1x a year for my car inspection. Very basic I know, but they are always accommodating. I go in at 6:30am before work and I'm done with enough time to go back home, park, and get to work. Try them out. You will not be disappointed. read more

I brought my VW Golf to get the brakes replaced and they did a great job. Very prompt and friendly communication. My brakes are great - they seem to do good work. They'll definitely be my go-to for future work. Charged fair rates. You could go cheaper, but it'd make me nervous to compromise worksmanship. read more

I like this shop. I had bad experience at another shop that rhymes with Loly Hand and then I found these folks. Friendly, fast service, fair prices and they recommended AGAINST unneeded work I asked about. read more

I had heard good things about Parkside and came here for the first time today. Inspection, oil change, tire rotation. Reasonable prices and very honest and upfront. Both Charlie and Christine are very friendly and very good client service. I'll be back! read more

These guys are great. They're incredibly friendly and helpful. I've been in a few times for various things. The thing that strikes me most is how honest they are. As an example, the last time I was in I asked them to check the spark plugs to see if they needed to be changed. I'd purchased the car around the 88k mark, and it was now just over 100k. When I went to pickup the car, they let me know that they checked the plugs and it looked as though they'd been changed recently and to check them again in another 10k or 20k miles. It would have been easy enough for them to just change them and tell me they needed it just to make a few bucks, but they clearly value their customer loyalty above all. I dig that, and it'll keep me coming back. read more

Charlie and his staff are incredible. Reliable and honest, they care about the work they do and don't push you into work you don't need. I've been taking my car here for many years and they always do a thorough job. Really can't recommend them enough. read more

I can't recommend this shop enough! Charlie Sr. and Charlie Jr. are both great and I trust them completely. I'm really glad I found them and have my new go-to shop for any problems. read more

Just gotta spread the love for a great family business because Charlie (Jr and Sr, actually) and D. have helped me out of so many jams over the years with two different cars. Very reliable, thorough, personable, communicative and won't gouge you -- they're literally the best mechanics I've ever gone to in Brooklyn! read more

I'll add my review to the chorus of other positive reviews. I recently purchased a car (Subaru Outback 2014) in New Jersey. The dealer's mechanic did not do a good job of installing one of the new tires and it almost fell off the car when I was on the highway. A day later, I drop the car off with Dee and instantly felt better, he talked me through the work he was going to do and gave me an accurate estimate. His team re-installed all 4 tires and replaced the bent lugs on the problem tire. They also performed travel/safety checks to double-check every piece of the car the other mechanic touched. They are swamped right now with everyone buying cars, but they were able to get me back on the road and feeling more secure about driving the car. I wish I had just had Dee and his team do ALL of the original work instead of that other mechanic shop, but I'll definitely be coming back with any additional problems (I hope not too many!), regular maintenance, etc. Thank you Dee and team! I'm glad I was able to wheel my car over to your shop and hope that you have the bandwidth for all of the new BK drivers! read more

ok, let me start by saying I am a prime target for being taken advantage of by a mechanic, I'm a blonde female who says things like "the thingamajig is making a funny noise". So I'm moving to California at the end of the month and took the car in to get checked for "anything and everything that could possibly be wrong". I called ahead and asked when the best time for me to bring it is was and you could already tell on the phone this guy was great. I bring it in Thursday morning and Charlie is ready for me and remembers my name & car, I tell him the tires have been making a grinding noise and one of the nozzles is broken when I try to clean the windshield & ask if he can check everything, even the spare tire because who knows! He's super friendly and lovely and says he'll check it all, I ask him how much to check everything and he waves his hand and says "I'll check it". 6 hours later Charlie has become intimate with my car and checked everything, tells me the fluids and belts and oil and everything looks great, he replaced a hose to get the nozzle to work, the grinding is a little bit of rust and no need to replace anything. Says it's $50 for everything. I'm shocked, this guy spent hours looking at my car. $50? you checked everything? the spare tire? "oh yeah" he says "I put a little air in the spare tire for you. Also, you left your phone in the car, I put it in the glove box for you." So, I'm already floored and ready to write a 5 star review, but THEN, a friendly older guy walks up to me while I'm waiting outside, also introduces himself as Charlie. This is Charlie's dad, also named Charlie. Asks how the service was, asks how my day is, tells me stories of raising his son on his own, how him and his son are now fixing cars for the great-grandchildren of his original clients, and how the neighborhood dogs all run in the shop to say hi because they know they'll get treats & love. I CAN'T EVEN. I tell him his son is not only incredibly nice and smart, but also attractive! If I was single I may just cancel that California trip. He's beaming proud, "not only that, he's a great sportsman too, mostly baseball, my son's a pitcher" If there was a hollywood movie about a father/son duo to fall in love with, it's Charlie & Charlie. If you live anywhere in the Tri-state area, take your car to Parkside. read more

Very friendly and small family business with a great crew! Went there for an inspection and will definitively be back! Thanks a lot Charlie! read more

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We've used them three times this year for inspections and minor repairs (e.g. dashboard light indicators, AC, etc.) and have each time been greeted with a super friendly, reasonably priced, and pleasantly quick experience. read more

We got a new used car two years ago and have brought it to several mechanics for one thing or another and none of these experiences have been great. Two different friends recommended Parkside for their fix-it chops and trustworthiness and we finally brought it in to get a new battery and a general check up and they were a dream to deal with. So reassuring to know an honest mechanic I can't even tell you! read more

good experience for car maintenance. Charlie and "D" are knowledgeable, transparent, timely, reasonably priced, and do good mechanic work. They explain their diagnosis clearly and present options for solutions. I was quoted 2 hours labor recently, and they got the job done in 1.5 hours and charged me less- good business practices! I have a 2010 forester with 150k miles and have used them on a few occasions with consistent positive results- inspection, replaced steering components (out tie rods, sway bar links/bushings, alignment), replaced failing VVT solenoids, replaced pitted/leaking transmission cooling lines. finding a skilled mechanic shop that you can trust can be nerve racking... great review from me for Parkside Auto. thanks guys! read more

I have been going to Parkside for a few years now. Whether its a maintenance visit or something is wrong, they are reliable, trustworthy and knowledgable. The owner does a great job of communicating. I recently got 2 new tires here and a few other things done and my car was ready same day. I definitely recommend this auto shop. read more

This is my second time going to Parkside Auto. I agree with the other reviewers about them being very thorough and friendly, but I thought I would provide a review on their service in the time of COVID. It was easy to schedule a NYS inspection and basic service appointment (oil change/tire rotation). When I arrived and when I picked the car up after service, they were very diligent on wearing masks, making sure they put them on before they came to speak with me. It was a stress-free experience during this otherwise stressful time! This is now officially my go-to local auto shop. read more

Available within a few days to check and fix AC. They were friendly and thorough. I'd go back.

I took my car to Parkside because my brakes were squealing. I know nothing about cars, so they could have told me I needed all new brakes, rotors, and a flux capacitor and I would have said "ok....what do I owe you" But to my surprise, my brakes were fine, just a little dusty, so no repairs needed, and no charge. I am so happy to have found an honest mechanic and Parkside will be getting all my business for as long as I own a car. A++ will visit again. read more

Used to love this place. Not sure what happened, but they charged me $120 for an oil change with is out of this world. Feel like I've been taken advantage of. Used to think it was a mom and pop good spot, won't be returning to them again. Stay away if you're not trying to get up charged read more

These guys are the best mechanics I've ever used. The owner Charlie is very professional and the manager Dee does a great job. Solid work and fair pricing, what more could you ask. read more

I visited here twice for NYS Inspection. Charlie was very knowledgeable and friendly. Talked about a lot of personal interests each other, it was bunch of great conversation I never expected(who'd expect great conversation 15-20mins in hectic car service shop, he was really busy at that time but he was very kindly taking all my questions and answered). This place definitely going to be my regular service shop :) Thanks a lot Charlie! Best, Jason Seung. Hong(Subaru Outback 2015) read more

Parkside Auto Care - They're greatest gentlemen I've ever met :) - Auto Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place ! As we all know, it's not easy to find someone you can rely on and believe...at least not in this industry. People make things up, recommend some maintenance that is not really necessary, scheduling a change of parts which are still in good condition. Even my car's authorized dealer (i won't name it here, but it's one of the top 3 car makers) tried to sell me parts and services that i don't really need. Charlie is an honest person. He gives you his opinion and that is not motivated by selling a service or a product. If your car needs such and such parts replaced, because your authorized dealer told you so, he just tells you the truth that your car may not really need a new part for another 2000 miles or not until the next maintenance...His words don't carry to worry of selling a product or a service. Great mechanic and great people... read more

Couple weeks ago, brought my car in for inspection and oil change. Also asked if they had a tune up package, basically said "what needs regular maintenance that I can pay you for?" They said they didn't have a package but would do a once over and see if anything needs work. Got the car back and he said it passed inspection, said he didn't think anything needed regular maintenance, it's 12 years old but in ok shape. A few days later I realized that a headlight that had been out for a few weeks before inspection was STILL out. Wondering "what did they really inspect?" Brought the car back in and they replaced the headlight. Went on a road trip a few days later. On the way back, battery and alternator die halfway thru Delaware at 5pm on a Sunday. Stranded on the hot ass concrete in a shitty part of town. Dropped $1000 on parts, labor, hotel, tow etc. and missed my first day of work the next day. These guys let me down. Not going to be doing business with Parkside again. read more

It's hard to find an honest mechanic and these guys are just that. I've taken my car in many times for low air in my tires, broken side mirror or a new battery and they've always been very professional, honest and offered me a fair rate. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

THIS PLACE IS GREAT!....As a woman, searching for a car mechanic can be a project. Some places will take advantage of you because you are a female. I want to thank "D", Charlie Sr. and his son Charlie Jr. The first two are natural comedians as well. They worked fast, and they didn't knickel and dime me to drive up the cost. PLUS they topped off all of my fluids for free! I now have a place to go for repairs and inspections with people that I can trust. I would recommend Parkside to anyone!...especially women. D. Evans read more

I have to agree with everyone on here. I've been in the neighborhood a long time and wish I had discovered them sooner. Easy to talk to - no nonsense and straight shooters. So excited to find a mechanic I can trust. read more

I went in to get my brakes done and the service was amazing! So glad I have a mechanic I can trust.

I came to Parkside after reading all the good Yelp reviews for routine maintenance. They were helpful , knowledgeable and friendly. I'm moved to write this review now because just earlier today there was a misunderstanding between me and Charlie regarding the cost of some service that was being performed on my car's a/c. Prepared as I was to pay the full amount, Charlie insisted on assuming the portion of the cost around which the misunderstanding had developed. Just further proof to me of his (and the whole shop's) commitment to good service and good customer relations. I will definitely keep coming back and will recommend with enthusiasm . read more

My review is a few days late but I wanted to be sure the work was complete. On a perfect sunny day my brake lights decided to quit working on me. Having received a ticket, and repairing it previously it still didn't work. My job is driving intensive and I can't afford to lose time being stopped every few miles for defective lights. I called in the middle of the day and was able to be seen, have my car repaired, and be on my way. The staff is courteous, honest and highly knowledgeable in their craft. I'm just someone who has his own mechanics out in queens, I go to one shop and that's it, because there's a level of trust professionalism made with years of rapport and the fact that it's a community based business. Parkside will definitely be getting business from me and referrals for anyone who needs a good mechanic. read more

I came for an vehicle inspection as a walk-in, after trying two other places who said they couldn't accommodate me. They were very kind and courteous, and told me it might take a couple of hours, so I killed time in Park Slope- which is plenty fun to do. The called me within the 2 hours to let me know the work was done. Total cost: $10. I will come back every time I need work or an inspection! read more

This is one of those Yelp reviews were I wish I had more stars to give, for five stars is just not enough! Not only is this place conveniently located but the guys at this place are unbelievably helpful, kind, funny, caring, the list can go on and on. I had a good feeling from the moment I got on the phone with D at 7am on a Monday morning. Felt like I was talking with a trusted family friend. I love Parkside and will def be using them again and recommending them to anyone and everyone. read more

Great family owned auto care service. Definitely committed to delivering the best and safest repairs. Friendly and prompt.

Came in for an inspection. I didn't have an appointment so I had to wait just a few extra minutes, but they got it done lightnng fast and I was on my way. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful as well. I haven't been here for any kind of significant work, but I'll certainly consider them if I ever need some. I was very impressed. read more

I made an appointment on wed to take my car to DMV NYC Inspection on friday morning. They took care of everything while I had breakfast at Dizzy's and called me when the car was ready. read more

These guys really are great...sometimes you read reviews that don't match your experience, but they definitely lived up to expectation. I took my 03' Jetta to them for an inspection, and air conditioner repair. On top of that, another mechanic (official VW service mechanic) had told us the car needed a new Catalytic Convertor and that it would fail inspection without it. We had a check engine light on due to that issue. The guys at Parkside took a look, and told me that all the car needed was a good oil change...which I was skeptical about but agreed to. It passed inspection and we have not seen that check engine light since. I will never go back to that official VW shop again, knowing they misdiagnosed the Cat. Parkside were honest with everything, and upfront about the costs. They are definitely my go to in Brooklyn. read more

It's when things go wrong you learn the true character of a company. Parkside Auto Care does decent mechanical work, but when they damaged my car things didn't go well at all. I brought my formerly pristine, 11-year-old Lexus to Parkside for radiator work. When I picked it up, I noticed a few small, sharp dents in my driver's door (see photo). A review of my dash cam video and impact sensor data showed that the damage occurred in Parkside's facility at 2:15pm on 11/23/15. I pointed it out and they accepted responsibility for the damage. I've had this kind of event with another car twice in the past, and those garages simply paid the repair estimate. But not Parkside--their attitude turned it into an unnecessarily difficult and contentious ordeal. Parkside suggested a body shop they know, but for which I could find little information and only 5 reviews, 3 of them negative. I declined and told them that I'd like to use Sam's Auto Body in Dumbo, a well-known, highly respected business that is an official repair shop for Geico, among other insurance companies. Their estimate was $952.98. I sent it to Parkside. In the message I received from Parkside's AOL email address, they DICTATE the terms of payment. Not suggest, not consult, but dictate in extremely patronizing terms that require me to assume the risk of the repair. They stated "Upon completion of the job and in accordance with the estimate, I will pay Sam's Auto Body shop directly. I will meet you there when you pick up your vehicle to ensure your satisfaction before payment is made." I replied to Parkside that I don't need them to ensure my satisfaction nor accompany me to Sam's. Frankly, that's creepy and intrusive. I simply want to be paid for the damage, at which point I'll happily release Parkside from any obligation, and I would deal directly with Sam's. It's my car and my business alone. Parkside then responded with an old schoolyard bully tactic--blame the victim. They implied that I was being dishonest, and granted themselves a $300 discount: They stated, "your insistence on being paid directly, led me to question the accuracy of your estimate. As a result, I consulted with my insurance company and I took the time to contact several auto body shops whose estimates were all in conflict with yours. The numbers I was given by three other shops range from $584.00 to $640.00 Therefore, it seems that we are left with the following options: -I can make a check payable to you for $650.00 for which I will still require you, upon payment to sign off as I previously requested on any further liability or obligation on my part. -Or you can deal directly with my insurance company. As our mutual goal here is to expedite both the repairs and the payment, these are the only terms I feel comfortable with." Not a word of apology, no attempt to discuss anything, just bullying, accusatory statements. " I will require", "these are the only terms I feel comfortable with"--that encapsulates Parkside's attitude. I have no obligation to use the cheapest shop, and the party that's at fault has no say in where the repairs will be made. Sam's Auto Body is well known, and the integrity of their estimate is easily verifiable. The funny thing is that Parkside's own labor rate is considerably higher than that of Sam's Auto Body. Parkside also forget that I was their customer and just paid them over $1,000 for less work than the body repair requires. I'm at a loss as to how to resolve this, since dialog is obviously not working. They said to use their insurance company, but provided no information about it - not even a name. I discussed it with two people. The first, my lawyer, said it's simply not worth suing for this amount. Then I spoke with is my wife's uncle, a priest. Though I'm not especially religious, I respect his spiritual point of view. He wrote me a note: "Don't judge. You don't know their troubles or what makes them behave this way. If they're not at peace, fighting won't help. Instead, forgive and pray for them. You may lose money, but you'll gain peace." I'm not sure that I'm going to actually pray for them, but that did give me a bit of perspective. It's true that I don't know their issues or motives. What I do know is that I have no room in my life for toxic people or bullying behavior, and that this event has been occupying way too much of my time and energy. I may not get compensated for the damage Parkside caused, but I also won't have to ruin the holidays by dealing with so much negative energy. If you want to use Parkside, you'll probably be fine, they're good mechanics. Just hope that nothing goes wrong. UPDATE: Today (12/9) I received Parkside's insurance information. Will update again if the situation changes. UPDATE 2: (1/4/16) Finally settled with insurance company. read more

Parkside Auto Care - Damage caused by Parkside Auto Care on 11/23/15 - Auto Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Snowpocalypse 2016 was eminent. There was talk of school and business closings and all were waiting with baited breath for the incoming storm. Suddenly I realized we had basically no food at all, and worse yet, no beer. A trip to the grocery store was in need and stat, but much to my dismay my car would not start. I called for a tow but naturally it took an eternity for the driver to get to me as the rest of humanity was also on the road (most likely on food/beer runs) and by the time the tow got to Parkside it must have been close to 6pm. I was stressed, they close at 5 and I really try not to be *that* person. Charlie simply could not have been cooler about the situation and actually stayed at the shop waiting for my car. The next day bright and early (t minus 18 hours to snowmageddon) I got a call with all the details I needed and my car was roadworthy before noon. Groceries were had, beer was purchased and I was safely parked back at home before rush hour with plenty of time to spare. As long as I live in Brooklyn these guys are my go-to auto shop, open and trustworthy and they do it right. read more

Every time I brought my car in it was a seamless experience. The owner does a great job communicating and seems extremely knowledgable. Would highly recommend for any car troubles! read more

These folks are great. Very friendly, approachable, and accommodating. I needed a state inspection at the last minute because I'm a lazy procrastinator and they turned it around in 15 minutes no problem. Any future car issues, I'll bring it here. read more

Finding a mechanic is really like finding a family doctor. You want a competent honest character with a good bedside manner. Dee and his crew are real gents. Who really seem to care abut the car, and more importantly the customer. They know the importance of customer service, and are a super down to earth crew. Highly recommended shop. read more