You may have seen an immediately curious large yellow gate near the PNR tracks at the end of Arnaiz…read more(formerly Pasay) Road. Or not, depending on how often you venture into this side if Makati. Either way, Tower of David - longstanding purveyors of car aircon and electrical repairs - is unmistakeable in its perch of over 20 years. The aforementioned yellow gate is adorned with a satisfaction guarantee that looks so believable, I wished my aircon would fall apart the first time I saw it just so i could feel that level of satisfaction. So the moment a light bulb blew its tiny, blessed heart out burning for my brightness needs at night, there was no other place in my mind to turn to (quite literally, I might add) that the Tower of David. Which, by the way, is a pretty epic name for what basically was a damp, rusty driveway. Despite the disheartening visual register and unfortunately degrading environment, however, the fantastically-accessorized (you'll see what I mean), knowledgeable crew at Tower of David did a thorough, cheap, and quick job replacing the broken bulb and even offering wisdom as to the next steps to take and what to expect following the operation. Haven't had the opportunity to test out their mettle in the aircon arena, but based on my experience with that bulb and a subsequent visit (not to mention that really quite attractive written guarantee), Tower of David may prove a safe, affordable, and reliable choice for aircon and electrical repairs in the Makati area.

So the day before Labor Day, when I was on my way to Makati with my Dad (we were in his car), we…read morewere surprised to see the battery charge warning light flicker. This was our car's way of telling us that the average lifespan of a car's alternator is about 6 years. Yes, it's been that long since we had that changed or checked, so kudos to that part's durability. Before I go any further, understand that the alternator is what takes care of all your car's electric-powered functions like lights, horn, turn signals, airconditioning, and radio. When you turn the key or press the start button on your car, that's when the battery works, then after the engine is on, the alternator takes over. I won't go into detail as to how all this really works, but the important thing to remember is that the alternator is the thingamabob that takes over the job of powering your car's electrical stuff, and keeps your battery from draining itself, something our particular car's alternator stopped doing. To think the other day, we changed the battery itself, since the car wouldn't start, so apparently, the alternator was indeed the problem all along. We hopped on over to Motolite on Pasong Tamo, and they did determine that the alternator was the problem. They were nice enough to point us to a good auto repair shop nearby, called "Tower of David" With a quick jumpstart to our battery, we drove on over to Tower of David, and were told to look for "Ariel". "Ariel" was their resident expert on all things electrical. He was a jolly, unassuming fellow who I must say was quite the professional. And, thank goodness, he had a shirt on and he wasn't your typical "grease monkey" who was covered in, uh, grease and reeked of gasoline and gin. Ariel was polite, soft-spoken and jolly the entire time. A quick check with his electrical battery-output-checking thingamagig confirmed that the alternator wasn't working and needed replacing. Ariel politely suggested we replace it, and it would cost a hefty P22,000. The amount was difficult to believe, for such a small part, but he noted that it was original, brand new, and made in Japan (thank goodness). "Pero sir, pwede din naman 'yung "replacement", was his quip. I can't quite tell you what he meant by that, maybe "refurbished" is what he meant, but Ariel assured us that it was just as good, didn't use ball bearings, came with a 6-month warranty, and only cost P13,500. P8500 less, presumably more hi-tech, with labor costs included, and comes with a warranty? Eh di wow! So what did we do? DUH naturally we took that option, and we were glad Ariel brought it up. We gave Ariel the go-ahead and he told us we could just leave our number with their Secretary to tell us when it's ok to pick up the car. I went into their cramped little office and put Dad's cellphone number in a logbook... at first I thought their Secretary was the skinny Siamese cat that was sleeping on their counter, but alas, their Secretary was this friendly lady instead. And the funny thing about that cat was, it was named "Pangit", which I found unfair kasi hindi naman pangit yung pusa. Dang, that would've been cool, "Tower of David" for a business name, with a feline Secretary that took down customer's names. We came back after about four hours to get the car, and it works fine. I give this little Auto Supply & repair shop flying colors as of now, for as long as the new alternator they supplied and installed works. Three days on, and the car purrs like "Pangit", and handles like it was brand-new. Head on to "Tower of David" if you need your car fixed.

Ziebart Carsaver Makati's Gold Care Detailing with Ceramic ZGloss, Rust Protection with Rust…read moreElimination, and Paintless Dent Removal. The service is top-notch!. Definitely value for your money pristine as if it just came out from the manufacturer. Everyone was very friendly and professional, from the guard, and the reception area to their service staff.

Service Over prize, Waiting time too long, No one assist client properly, no enough parking.read more

Honda cars are always very reliable. We've had our cars for over 10 years and people still remark…read morehow new it feels. What I really like about Honda cars is the powerful air conditioning system. Unless it's scorching outside at noon, I've never needed to turn on the air conditioning full blast. I'm sure there are more technical explanations but I am a mere layman and I can only appreciate the obvious. Honda's service center is also one of the best. While anyone can easily go to Banawe to find a talyer to repair your car, having your car repaired at the official Honda service center ensures that the problems WILL be solved. They have the tech that talyers don't have and also superb training. Because repairing cars can get expensive, they offer a diagnosis categorized into what needs to be repaired immediately, what requires moderate attention and what can wait. This way, the customer can manage expenses through the year.

I brought my old Honda in last weekend for some weird engine noise and they sorted it out quick…read morewithout trying to upsell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need. The mechanic actually listened, explained everything in plain Tagalog-English mix, and even suggested a cheaper filter that would do the same job. Place was busy as usual but they still got me in and out in under two hours. Definitely five stars--will keep coming back whenever my car acts up. Super trustworthy shop!

Value Plus is a great place for your car maintenance needs. They will cater to your request, but…read morealso gives you alternatives to keep the maintenance as budget friendly as possible. The only shame it's not big enough, because it's always full and it speaks volumes on the quality of service this place provides..

Carlo always bring his car here for tires. They always give a fair price and excellent service. Our…read morelatest transaction with them was for new tires and brakes. We waited for about an hour and we were good to go! It's super easy to go here. They will always make time if you even if you are a walk-in client AND they always finish the job in less than the time they told you. Any questions we had, they answered with patience and knowledge. I also think the price of the tires were reasonable, and not overpriced. I wouldn't go anywhere else for our tires!

I have a minivan bought from Subic. It came straight from Japan and it's way cheaper than the exact…read moresame model sold at automaker dealerships. The only downside is that when said vehicle breaks down, I cannot bring it to the casa or any of the automaker's service centers for genuine parts and services. Good thing a cousin recommended Gr8 Car, an auto center in Makati that services Subic-bought or out-of-warranty vehicles. At first, I imagined the service center to be just like the usual mom-and-pop mechanic or talyer. But when I finally brought my minivan for a preventive maintenance, I was surprised that GR8 has all the bells and whistles of a full-fledged auto service center that it may as well be called a casa in its own right. They have uniformed professional service staff who are courteous and very accommodating. And no, they do not accept tips. Do not try to tip the guys because you will only embarrass yourself. They treat customers equally. I also love their clean air-conditioned waiting area, where an impressive number of awards and plaques given to the company are displayed. The best part about GR8 is that they really do their best to find the solution to fix a defective vehicle. Sometimes even resorting to having parts manufactured, this particularly applies to old car models with rare or unavailable parts. And don't you worry, GR8's services cost cheaper than the casa and they provide warranty for their work. When you bring your car for servicing, there's a big chance that the friendly Sir Javier will be the one to fill up the job order and take in your vehicle. In my experience, Sir Mario and Sir Eric are the meticulous guys that check and fix my minivan's needs. If you are up for a good chat, Sir Tony in the office is a good source of information for all things about vehicles.

This is one of the nearest gasoline stations near to my place, and I often go here to purchase a…read morelot of goods and services: gasoline, oil change, air for tires, even LPG tanks for the house stove. There is a free general check up for cars whenever my car's having an oil change and the mechanic always tells me what needs immediate replacement of parts. I love how the branch is conveniently placed, though sometimes the cost of gasoline here is a bit more expensive than other Petron branches nearby. I also like that it has a convenience store, and I can have my RFID-Sweep card reloaded for fast travels in SLEX.

Having a father who is car and speed crazy will somehow trickle down on you, especially if you…read morespend more than the usual time with him. Cuff me, I'm guilty. With a liking for dependable (and fast) cars, my Dad got not just one or two, but three different models by Subaru. He does the regular maintenance himself for all three, but when it comes to things beyond his toolbox (or research), he goes to Motor Image Manila Bay. He doesn't just go to there because it's the nearest, he also goes there for convenience. Sounds odd? Other than not having to order and get genuine parts shipped from wherever in the globe, the small or minor parts are almost always in stock there. They source it and install it, and they own-up to faulty jobs (which rarely happens anyway). Because they are the official dealer, they have a name to protect and reputation to uphold, which in the end means they will do anything and everything for the customer to leave happy; even if it means having to replace all four wheel bearings for one faulty bearing twice, just to honor the warranty with no questions asked. It may be a lot cheaper to have our cars repaired and serviced by third party shops, but when it comes to genuine parts and dependable service, we would still rather head there.