Cancel

    Search

    Pete's Service Center

    3.0 (55 reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

    Request a quote

    You can now request a quote from this business directly from Yelp

    Services - Pete's Service Center

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Auto fluids and filters maintenance

    8 More Services

    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

    Pete's Service Center Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Pete's Service Center

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    They used some type of epoxy to fix something that was supposed to be fixed in the first place.

    So where do I start......I hit a pothole coming from Carmel back in early June. This caused my car to make a springy noise when I made right turns. I took my 2020 Volvo XC40 there for repair. The total repair was over $4k. This was to replace the sway bar that was damaged. A gentleman who I will be kind enough not to name was my service point of contact. I picked up my car 2 weeks later. He said, "If you hear anything, just bring it back. In my mind for $4000 grand I shouldn't be hearing anything. After a few days in of driving, I hear a rattling sound. I talked with my fiancé and he said parts should be under warranty, take it back to them. Before I did that, I took the car to Midas and had them to put my car on the rack. That's when the discovery was made that the sway bar I had Pete's repair was in fact not repaired, it was broken. I ok a picture and Midas was kind enough to provide a print out as well. With this information in hand, I return to Pete's. The gentleman who shall remain nameless had a deer in the headlights look when I returned. I presented my documentation and photo from Midas to the shop manager. That's when it was discovered something was broken on my car and they took it out of the system (I guess if it's not there, it's not a thing). The shop manager advised there was a mistake on their part and they would replace the part at no cost to me. Part was ordered and I dropped my car off again. Car drove fine and that rattle came right back. And to Pete's I returned once more. This time I had a mechanic drive with me so they could here what I was hearing. I was given an explanation as to why the rattling was still occurring and it was something to do with the amount of torque needed to make sure the sway bars were in place like they should be. This was in October. We are now in the month of November, I am still hearing a slight sound. This makes me mad and pisses me off. I've actually referred people to Pete's as I believed in their attention to detail and commitment to service. At this point, I don't feel as though I should have to spend another dime with another shop when all of my money was spent there. For me, there are 2 alternatives, return my money where I can take it where the work will be done correctly or I come there until it is done right. The fact that this will be the fourth or fifth time is beyond ridiculous. If Volvo is not a vehicle you know how to work on , just say it's okay to admit it. Make it make sense.

    The air filter in question?

    I'm not sure where to start???? So they fixed my AC leak and I have had no problem since, but they also made and made up a new problem. ??? They told me I had a rear broken sway bar think and that it should be replaced I called a local shop that charges less as Pete's charges more because their extra. When I took my 06 Toyota rav 4 to said shop they said nothing was broken in the back??? Then 6 months down the line I go to check on my air filter that they replaced as my cars starting to spell weird and my whole air filter was crumbled??? Look I'm not sure how to review them. Just avoid them if you drive a basic ass car and take your basic needs to Ty's auto. Ty's auto dose a great job and I have never had a problem from them!

    Pete's Price
    Benjamin N.

    Had a really poor experience last time I came in. I've been taking my bmw here for 3 years and it's always been expensive and slow, but this was the straw that broke the camels back. They previously did some work for me that was covered under warranty so I thought I'd take my car back in to make sure it wasn't the same issue as before. It turned out that it was in fact the same issue and that they would cover it under warranty. Here's where things get interesting... They also wanted to replace a speed sensor and in addition to the sway bar and U links in the front. It wasn't the fact that they told me the work needed to be done, it was the fact that they didn't tell me it needed to be done for over 8 days and wanted to charge me over $3000 dollars to do the work (that's after they subtracted the parts and labor for the things covered under warranty). After a week of calling, complaining, and asking for answers they finally offered a rental and did SOME of the repairs. I had to bring my car back in a second time to finish what they started and replace the simplest and least time consuming fix (their words not mine) which was the speed sensor. I've been a loyal customer for 3 years but it is highly unlikely that I will be returning to Pete's or making any referrals in the future. They tried to make it up to me by comping the speed sensor and labor in addition to explaining why it took so long, but I still felt like they yet again took advantage of me and hung me out to dry with little to no remorse. Especially given they up charge parts OEM parts anywhere from 50% to 100% more than what they pay for them. See the photos below for proof. They charged me $156.43 for a part that cost $91.99 at advanced auto parts (which is also overpriced compared to parts geek or other similar part suppliers. They tried to make it seem like they we're saving me $500 dollars when in all reality they threw in a free $90 part and a little free labor on a $3000 repair. I might not know the most about car repairs, but it's plain as day to see that this place is out to make a profit and nothing else. Feel free to try them out for yourself as I know many residents in the Tarkington neighborhood feel they do a great job, all I would advise is that you consider the fact that there are countless garages in Indy and the surrounding suburbs that will likely give you exceptionally better customer service and also help you save hundreds if not thousands on your car repairs.

    This is where you want to take your car for service!!

    See all

    Photo of G M.
    0
    2
    0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean S.
    0
    5
    125

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    I called about engine light, left message, never got called back. They did not call back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    I had an excellent experience with Pete's Service Center, whose expertise helped me decide what to do with my vehicle. Very grateful!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Joe P.
    36
    6
    2

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eric G.

    Eric G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Val A.
    0
    74
    60

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cam G.
    5
    12
    4

    15 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will T.
    60
    10
    0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eric G.

    Eric G.

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Victor F.
    984
    220
    553

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eric G.

    Eric G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of H A.
    0
    9
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of B J.
    0
    1
    0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eric G.

    Eric G.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jake J.
    368
    3
    1

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Nate T.
    92
    57
    59

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan C.
    280
    21
    1

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark M.
    1247
    112
    257

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Travis S.
    34
    39
    75

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eric G.

    Eric G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vince W.
    21
    31
    31

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Pete's Service Center

    Review Highlights - Pete's Service Center

    Eric was great with providing pictures of the job and the price was fair considering the vehicle type and the attention to detail I was looking for.

    Mentioned in 14 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Mobile Mechanic Services - Sparks plugs

    Mobile Mechanic Services

    (20 reviews)

    Mile Square

    Absolutely the best! Will was fast, the price was more than fair, and he actually saved us from…read moredoing a more expensive repair! We had been told by a couple people that my son's car needed a new starter - Will easily identified a battery terminal issue after a quick diagnostic. Within a couple minutes, Will knew what the issue was, and we were able to go down to the auto parts store and purchase everything we needed for under $20. He was able to get the car running in less than an hour and went above and beyond to make modifications to one part I bought (battery bracket) because the store didn't have the exact type we needed. Will's work was pristine. I cannot say enough about how great of an experience this was. He is also very kind and pleasant! Additionally, I would like to note that he performed all repairs that were requested, he arrived within 25 minutes of my call, on a Sunday, in the snow, and had everything done within an hour (part of this hour was him waiting on my trip to the auto parts store!). This will be the only person I call for any mechanic needs. I've shared his contact info with my family and recommend him to everyone! I've dealt with several mobile mechanics in the Indy area and can say Will is obviously and by far the most knowledgeable, honest, and gets straight to the resolution of the issue. Thank you so much, I feel better knowing my son's car is working -- and that he can call you if he runs into any other problems. :)

    Son needed his car diagnosed and fixed. He came out and said it was the alternator, then the PCM,…read morethen said he could bypass it for cheaper... 1400 dollars later it ran for one day. One day and 1400... would not offer any sort of refund. Ridiculous

    Vega Auto Service

    Vega Auto Service

    (12 reviews)

    Very accommodating. Fair prices. Extremely kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend.read more

    Out of nowhere I'm headed to the grocery store and pony-girl's traction control light comes on and…read moreimmediately after the check engine light started to flash. It then slowed to a creep. I was completely taken aback, it hadn't shown any signs of needing service. So of course I continue to the grocery store (I was seconds away there was nothing I could do right then lol). I get her to the parking lot and do my shopping thinking maybe she just needs a moment to herself, as we all do sometimes. I come out and BAM same issue UGH. I creep home somehow my dad ends up on my phone and mentions the good things he's heard about a place on 46th and Allisonville. He calls the next morning and they're available to take me, and it's so close to home that I don't worry about driving her a little distance. I walk in and the staff was so pleasant. We were immediately greeted and we chit chatted briefly and I gave up the keys. I got a call the next day letting me know what all was going on and what needed to happen to get her up and rolling. I was given the price and was more than happy to pay. I went to pick her up and she was ready. I wait at least two weeks before doing reviews on mechanical issues with my car because you never know if you'll have to retract or edit because it didn't go as planned. I must say I made the right decision taking my car to Vega and will continue. My battery immediately started acting silly (didn't know what it was at first) and I gave them a call to see if they knew what it could be he diagnosed it a battery issue and he was completely correct. I replaced that baby and we're all the way good. Highly suggested. Reasonable and efficient.

    Pete's Service Center - autorepair - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...