**HE IS A LIAR. VERY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.**…read more My daughter drove all the way from New Jersey to help me with my cancer-related appointments, and while she was here, she had an issue with her spark plugs. A friend referred us to Walter, who I'm assuming is the owner, so we trusted the referral and decided to give this shop our business. That decision has been nothing but a headache. My daughter was only supposed to be here for one day. Walter told us the car would be ready Friday September 11th by 11:00 a.m. Friday came, 11:00 passed, and the car was nowhere near ready. What made it worse was the lack of communication. He wouldn't answer the phone, and we had to keep calling and going to the shop just to get an update. When we went to the shop, Walter told us the car would definitely be ready Saturday Sept 12th by 1:00 p.m. He even claimed we were "rushing him" on Friday, which was ridiculous considering **he was the one who gave us the 11:00 a.m. deadline.** My daughter had an online test Saturday, so she was busy taking her test and was not calling or rushing Walter about the car, as he claimed we had done on Friday. He had the car from Friday until Saturday evening, and we still didn't have it. Saturday afternoon came and went. We started calling because my daughter needed to get back on the road to New Jersey. Once again, no answer. We went to the shop, and it was closed. We didn't even see her car. We finally reached Walter at 6:21 p.m. He claimed the car was inside his shop and said he would call us back. He never did. At that point, we were extremely concerned. We contacted the DeKalb Police, but there wasn't much they could do immediately. We were told we would have to establish that the vehicle was actually missing and follow up Monday. Now my daughter has had to stay in Georgia longer than she planned, simply because this man couldn't communicate honestly or follow through on what he told us. Walter will tell you whatever he needs to tell you to get you off the phone, but based on our experience, I would strongly suggest NOT doing business with this shop. The lack of communication, the disrespect, and the constant changing of the story were completely unacceptable. I have already told the friend who referred us that they should never recommend this business to anyone again. This entire situation has been stressful, frustrating, and completely unnecessary.

*DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THIS PLACE* I have been using…read moretheir services for about 4 years under the impression that my car was being taken care for whatever issues that arouse. Recently (10/30/25), I took my car to get a routine oil change at a recommended place. Well, fast forward that visit caused my engine (so I was told by Walter- owner of Lanza)! He told me that my Turbo/engine was ruined and I would need to replace. I decided to replace after a few months undecided what to do. Walter found me a rebuilt engine, told me it had 80k miles, assured me he would replace any parts need with new parts, told me my car would be running like new. Fast forward, Gave him $2,800 for the engine replacement. Took a week to be delivered. Once received he tells me that engine was good. He has to get another one. Received another one (so he say) he tells me it would only take a few days to put in my car , however it took a a couple of months! in between all this time, I was not offered a loaner so I had to rent cars. In between this time he was not communicating with me! Every time I called to see what was going on my car I was told' Tamara- can I call you back in a hour' no call back....or no answer at all! No reply back! Now, you have my car and my money. I had to go up to the shop a few times and saw my car not completed but was assured it would be done that week. That did not happen. Fast forward, I got my car back last week- now my POWER STEERING is out! Didn't have this problem before! I will NEVER go back for service here! Makes me wonder the years I've been taking my car to this place- if they messed up my engine! Bad business! I don't have money to play with! This situation cost me ALOT of money and my car still isn't running right! This is a SCAM all the way around! BEWARE!

Michael came out and he was early. Very nice. My car has its own issues and worked through each one…read moreof them, kept me in the loop the whole time. Got everything fixed on my car and it sounds so much better. The pricing and service were great. I recommend them and will use them in the future. Thanks guys!!

All I have to say is Joshua misdiagnosed my vehicle issues multiple times and over $900 plus later…read morethe problem still existed. As a matter fact the work that he did on my vehicle caused me to almost die on I-85 days later! Use at your own risk!

Poor experience -- costly repair did not resolve the problem…read moreI brought my vehicle to this shop based on a friend's recommendation because it was overheating. Before they began the work, I explained the issue in detail, provided the diagnostic trouble codes, and shared what I believed was the needed repair based on the information I had. Unfortunately, the repair performed was not what I requested or what I understood to be necessary to address the overheating issue. Instead, the shop recommended and completed a more expensive repair. After they had my vehicle for at least a week, I was told that the vehicle would be completed on a certain day. I spoke with the owner, he told me to come in. I came in, and my vehicle remained on the lift with the body closed up as if it were finished for approximately two hours while the mechanics appeared to be sitting in the work area talking rather than actively working on it. They then started packing up to leave and asked me to return the next day. I did not even have a ride home. In my opinion, the repair could have been completed as promised if the work had been actively performed during that time. What also made me uncomfortable was being asked by the receptionist to leave a tip for the mechanics before my vehicle had even been repaired or returned to me. After the repair was completed, I paid approximately $1,000. Within three days, the same overheating problem returned. From my experience, the original issue was not repaired, and I was not offered a refund for the work that did not resolve the problem. I understand that vehicle repairs can sometimes involve additional diagnosis and unexpected issues. However, I expected clear communication, efficient work, an accurate repair, and accountability when the same issue returned almost immediately. Oh, and when I got my vehicle back, my battery charger was busted, as if someone took a wrench to it. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop.

The service felt reliable, and the repair was handled professionally. I did have to wait longer…read morethan expected

Went in for tire rotation and alignment services. Service was efficient, fairly priced, with…read more Donnie providing very useful information regarding future services. Highly endorse this family owned business.

Great Work Had the brakes done on the van... I really…read moreappreciated the quality and the fact they didn't try unnecessary up selling ... Go

they check my oil and all other items and give me a listed of what needs fixing and the price very…read morenice lady at the desk, clean waiting area good snacks, not a long wait time

I called and spoke to Gary, who asked me to come in between 8 and 9 the next morning to leave my…read morecar with him. It was a warranty repair, so I did expect him to take his time with it. I received a call at 10:45 from Gary to let me know that my repair had been approved and that he had to order the part. If he got it in by 3pm, I would pick up my car same day. If not, the next. I get a call at 3:50, from Gary again, telling me I was good to go. Incredible! He had even put air in a tire that needed it. Outstanding and prompt service, with calls each step of the way. I would have The Oil Pit work on my car again. Thank you!

The previous complimentary reviews about this little place and the owner, Jay, were true. It is not…read morenoticeable from the street and doesn't look like much but Jay does everything front and back by himself -- a feat in itself. What a great sense of humor he has! Several weeks ago I came in for an oil change and knew their was a problem with my exhaust system. Jay showed me the exhaust problem (corrosion and rust) and told me that he didn't do that kind of work and I needed to go to a muffler/exhaust place. Jay was thorough and efficient. I actually thought that his price was rather low and told him. I asked if I could give him a tip and he refused so I gave him a hug instead. I will gladly go back if I need a car repair

Dear Jay, thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. Seriously, I've spent at least 10 grand…read moreover the past 2 decades wasting $$$ on shade tree mechanics and highway robbery dealerships. They either don't know what they're doing or they knowingly overcharge anyone who "looks" naïve or vulnerable. Read - seniors or women unaccompanied by their husbands or fathers. Because this is 1950, eye roll.. Jay is the real deal. Yes, Apna Garage is a modest shop tucked away behind a gas station. But how many mechanics have a legit 5 star Yelp rating? I'll wait.. The reason is because no-one is as honest, humble or as kind as Jay is. You can drop off your car which is very convenient. Jay diagnosed mine and explained everything in plain English without being patronizing. He's very responsive to messages, gave an honest assessment and didn't try to overcharge or upsell me. He even rode in the car with me to make sure I was comfortable driving it and that my needs were met. In short, Jay will be my mechanic for LIFE. 100% recommend. Thanks Jay!

Super outstanding service. My first time here. Yelp referral. The owner was very attentive to my…read moreneeds and all the customers that were at the shop. Reasonably priced. Flexible appointment schedules. Great location at Shallowford Rd and Dresden. I definitely would recommend and will be back.

My vehicle needed immediate attention. This shop had great reviews…read more When I tell you, they gave me stellar service, they did. I didn't feel duped. Repairs were done quickly and effectively. I have renewed faith in my car because of them. If I need any more auto repair done, I'm bringing my car to them.

These guys were great! Easy, fast, quality service! Seamless transaction! Great Price for my…read moreMercedes.

I drove to this location and spoke with the guy at the front desk named Stephen. I told him that I…read morelike to bring my Wife) car in which is an Audi and for some reason it would not crank up. This was on a Wednesday. Steve told me to call him the next Monday morning and he will let me know what day to bring the car in. I called him that Monday morning and he did remember me he told me that he's sorry that they would not be able to work on my Wife) car. I asked him why as you told me that y'all work on Audi and I told you that your place of business was recommended. He went on to tell me that he's sorry he told me that but he had a lot of things going on in his head at the time he told me he wasted my time very unprofessional so if you're thinking about bringing your car to this location to have work done on it, I wouldn't recommend it

Shotty work overall. Poor service. Everyone was rude from the lady at the front desk to the owner …read more I planned to have more work done but I'd never return to this shop . I could've went elsewhere and got better quality work and customer service. Got my car back with a dead battery so I was stranded twice . My battery was fine when I dropped my car off . Not to mention piece of my grill came apart as I was driving . I specifically asked to be contacted BEFORE the work was done to even confirm pricing . I never got a call at all. Scam artist behavior. He told me 600 on the phone but I ended up paying 1040 for my front bumper to be replaced with a used repainted bumper.

TERRIBLE!! PLEASE FIND ANOTHER MECHANIC! Roger is a horrible mechanic. There's no reason you should…read moretake your car in for one issue and get it back in ten times worse shape than what it was. Save your money and go elsewhere. I took my car in because the check engine light was on. 5 days later I picked it up and not only was my engine light still on, but my parking brake is stuck and my car is stuck in 3rd gear. Roger stated he couldn't figure out the problem even after "googling" it. Not only that, but this man charged me $200 + and fixed absolutely nothing. There are waaay too many other mechanics in Georgia. Don't waste your time!!