What wonderful people. Got us in when we needed. There prices are great fair and they have been there forever. My new go to place to get cars fixed read more

Save On Auto Service Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

Do not use this place I took my car in for service. They called me that there was a few other things were needed I approved the work then another call with more I say ok then I received a huge bill when I questioned work that was done without my authorization I got push back and was told we didn't have time to call about everything we do I found them very unprofessional and a very nasty attitude read more

This review is long over due-- so here is much well deserved 5- Star review!! I had just received paperwork from my Ins company that required a car inspection. I had no idea what this "particular inspection entailed" because I already had an inspection earlier in the month, but because CA does not have "inspections" they have "SMOG", I figured being new to NJ this was gonna cost some moola. While contemplating this, I was watching local TV channel and a commercial for Save-On Auto Service Center came on and I decided to just "drive my car right on over" for the Insurance inspection. I was feeling good! I got this! no problem! how bad could it be, right? A block away, I seriously was filled with OMG!! what the heck am I doing?I hadn't thought this through-- I didn't call ahead and ask about rates/fee's, I didn't schedule an appointment, I didn't pack a lunch or even bring a bottle of water- PANIC!! Never-the-less, I have committed to Sav-On, not knowing what NJ charges for this service or what I am facing, I make that jug handle and pull right in. Your are probably thinking why is she saying this? Stay with me here-- Because I am from Calif the land of fees, insane taxes and the "California DMV" if you don't know what that means- instead of asking someone- WHY they moved from CA to NJ, ask them about the CA DMV & SMOG Inspections. Anyway-read this review, then, the next time you get your NJ car registration renewal, car inspected at the NJ DMV or Insurance Inspection- remember this review and be glad you are in NJ (NJ people -you have no idea how good you got it). The minute I walked in I was greeted with a cheerful "Good morning, how can I help you today?" from the lady behind the counter- I stated why I was there and handed her my paperwork, she took my keys and went outside to my car. I am sitting there literally thinking of all the things that could possibly go wrong with this whole scenario and why my car could possibly not pass, is this gonna cost me my kids college fund?. But NO!! like 5 minutes later she comes back in smiling and says, " You are all set to go, just sign this paperwork, I'll send it out and you are good to go!" WHAT??!! no! I am dreaming! she smiles and says," you need to sign here, you okay?"-- I ask, How much do I owe? She says "nothing".... I'm thinking Ya, sure I am okay, I gotta sign and jet before she realizes she made a mistake, but no, its true, it was a free service, there is no crazy fees like in CA. Whut-Wuhhhhtt??? I have no idea why the others here have had bad experiences, but I have been here a few other times since, for my sons car, my daughters car, my husbands car and Sav-On has always been wonderful, great service, super fast and genuinely really nice people- the lady at the counter (I found out at a later visit) is the owners wife and she has never been anything but polite, friendly and helpful, especially when I have had questions on quotes or service. Second part of my review, so you can understand why, Inspection had me in a tizzy CA- You need to register your car EVERY YEAR and although CA DMV does not require regular vehicle safety inspections or a brake and light inspection like NJ, but they do require SMOG inspection every 2 yrs- see cost estimates below for a car yearly and the cost every 2 years. Yearly Renewal- the amounts below are probably more now in 2018 Registration Fee Minimum $58. Vehicle Licence Minimum $200. CHP Fee $23.00 License plate fee $50.00 Every 2 Yrs - amounts are probably more now in 2018 Smog somewhere between $30.00-70.00 (you pay again if car fails- does not include repairs between $200.- $1,000. to pass Smog Certificate $9.00 Smog abatement fee $20.00 Registration Fee Minimum $58. Vehicle Licence Minimum $200. CHP Fee $23.00 License plate fee $50.00 So, literally on top of (the fees I listed above it's a 50/50 shot of Smog Inspections being an ALL DAY or at least 1/2 a day at sometimes sketchy places that can cost you a small fortune in fees, repairs, certificates and pretty much dealing with people that are just down right mean at times, because they gotcha, literally, I cringe--your car doesn't pass, you don't drive. One more reason WHY I love living in NJ!! read more

Save On Auto Service Center - Great service, the owners and staff are friendly & helpful. Easy insurance inspection location. - Auto Repair Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

I have been doing most of my own car repairs for 40+ years and Save-On is my go-to place when I get in over my head. They listen to me,,they are honest,,, and they are accurate. Just as important : They respect me,,,and the car I drive. They don't stop till the job gets done the right way and you won't need to come back for a re-do because of corner cutting. Bottom Line : They are worth it. read more

I needed to get my right front tire replaced after it burst on my way home from work so I called Save On Auto in Howell and had the pleasure of talking to Evelyn. She helped get a replacement tire for a great price and in the matter of hours had it delivered to their shop. They made the installation quick and easy and overall truly had incredible service. HIGHLY recommend. :) read more

Oil change synthetic blend and tire rotation. My main shop was closed. Only reason I went there because it was a holiday weekend and he was open and no customers whatsoever. Messed up my tires by rotating my wide rears to the front. He explained this as a miscommunication on my part. I told him not to look or check my car for anything just an oil change, as I was very skeptical of Mike the owner, who suddenly became a hothead that day after I brought it to his attention. he did finally calm down and correct the issue, but blamed it on me. He way overcharged for the work, but that's another story. Stay away from headaches if you don't one. After this incident, I would never recommend or go there again. read more

Awesome customer service, took my equinox in for an estimate for control arms, took my car in right away because it was unsafe to drive. Gave me a ride home and picked me up when it was done, i will definitely be Going back for what ever services my car needs. read more

What a great shop! I was having battery problems and they went above and beyond to make sure the problem was fixed. Honesty and integrity along with top notch skills I wouldn't go anywhere else read more

I stopped in for an oil change because I was pressed for time and not able to get to my garage in south Jersey which is owned by my niece. Charged 86 dollars then told me the mechanic drove the car in the parking lot and said my wheel bearings were in need of repair. I said okay thanks for letting me know. The following weekend I was able to get to my niece's shop and was told , by several of her mechanics, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the bearings. Buyer beware read more

I don't know why some people are giving this place such negative reviews. To keep it short and simple, the owners of this auto service shop are honest, to the point and very realistic about what your car will or will not need to keep it on the road and running. I am in school and in between jobs, and the two owners of the shop have been very generous on 'saving on' my car and have let me know that even my 2003 Ford Focus isn't in the best shape overall, they were honest and did not lie to me (when Pepboys, Mr Tire and many more horrible establishments up and down Rt. 9 were very cold, and not willing to help me to understand what my car needed and why I needed it. (I am also not very car savvy and I get upset when I don't know much about the car parts and what I need to fix) They were very, very helpful to me, and continue to look out for my best interest with every other car repair needed from that first purchase and onward. Hundred's of dollars go into fixing necessary and routine mechanical fixes on the life of a car. I am thankful that Save On Auto, has helped me to make my very careful decisions on what to and what not to fix and where I might have been lied to in other places. Any where you go, you will have to shell out money to fix your car, why not go to the very best ?!?! They have 3 generations of 43 years of business for a reason, please don't let anyone else tell you anything less of this place. If you need the bottom line truth on how to get the best price and value for your car repairs each and every visit, I whole heartedly recommend Save On Auto in Howell, NJ. :D read more

I was driving past Save on Auto Service on the way to Pep Boys for a new battery this morning and saw a guy watering the plants in front of the shop causing me to stop. I asked if they do battery replacements at which the guy responded of course. Now he didn't know me and I had never been there before, but he (Mike the owner) offered to open his shop on his day off to help me. Instead of probably waiting and getting ripped off at Pep Boys for 2 hours, Mike had me in and out in 10 minutes with a new battery! Incredible!! Thanks Mike - you made a customer out of a new area resident. Joe M. read more

Rude and Pushy. These guys try to sell you parts you don't need to repair your vehicle. STAY AWAY! read more

Follow-up: A week later my daughter's tire was flat again, same tire, Machanic who fixed it, said he didn't see any previous tire plugs in the tire. read more

I was on my way home on I195 and had a potential flat tire...I exited the highway and happened along Rt 9 to Save On Auto Service Center. They took me right away and within 15 minutes my tour was repaired and I was on my way,,,,,fast and courteous service. A life saver for me that day!!!! read more

I've been using Save On Auto Service Center for all our mechanical work for well over 36 years now since 1985. Not only have I been very satisfied with the service that we got from Save On Auto Service Center featuring Mike's mechanical abilities...I used to read his article in the local Howell newspaper called "Mike The Mechanic"...he now works on our 2011 Suburban and it runs like new even though it's got 280,000 miles on it. I work in the TV news business and I need to get where I'm going so I always have Mike check and make darn sure that nothing's gonna break down over the next few months or so...and I am therefore very satisfied with the service...great working with Mike and Evelyn and all his employees. I highly recommend Save On Auto Service Center... thank you...Robin Sanders read more

I went to Save On auto service center for a CARCO inspection for my car for auto insurance purpose. I called Save On yesterday and the owner (Mr. Libonati) told me anytime between 9-3 except if it is raining. I went this morning at 9:30am and it is not raining. I went inside and the owner told me to come back in half an hour, there was no one there and he wouldn't even look up at me. I asked him politely can I come back at 11:30 since I cannot wait half an hour (again, there was no one there waiting for anything). He just simply said, and again not even look up at me, said 9-3 very rudely. I left the place saying to myself how do you conduct business like this? I am sure he is getting pay by the insurance company to do this, I decided this is not the place I want to have the car inspection because he was so rude, I sat in the car looking for another place and thank God, B & S Goodyear down in Freehold (only 10 miles away) can do the inspection also. The owner named Mike at B & S Goodyear could not be nicer and he had a room filled with people waiting to have their cars repair, he was polite and took care of the inspection in a timely manner. I will never go to Save On auto service center for anything, just not nice people. read more

We have been using Savin for many years. Now with all 4 of my kids driving we have spend a lot on car service recently. we trust Savin and they did me a huge favor today. Highly recommend. read more

Worst mechanics I have ever been to in my entire life.I came in because my Jetta was misfiring,No big deal right? Somehow they managed to break my ignition lock cylinder. I had to bring it to another place to get it replaced. thanks guys. Furthermore they didn't push the ignition coils all they way in and shortly after it was misfiring again. I did not "save on" anything. avoid this place at all costs!!!! oh and they way overcharge. read more

These guys are absolute crooks. I saw their commercial just now on local television about how "honest and great integrity" they have and it absolutely made me go bonkers. So first, I know my way around the bay of a car and I brought my daily there for an oil change because I'm lazy (93 camry). If it was my 300zx, it wouldn't leave my garage, I don't let anyone touch it but that's besides the point I go to pick up my car when he said it was ready and I was charged for so many add ons. New Spark plugs, trans fluids, and brakes because they were "apparently" dangerously worn down to the metal. I bugged out and I was like hold up you can't just add stuff and go ahead and do it. I had my tool bag in my trunk which he didn't know. Popped the hood and took out the plugs to check. HE DIDN'T EVEN CHANGE THE DAMN SPARK PLUGS!!! definitely didn't go through the time to change the brake pads and trans fluids. He didn't even say a word. He just walked into the office and took off everything except the oil change. These guys probably do this all day long because most people don't know jack about a car. Avoid these guys at all costs. Go to a Rons Auto world in Farmingdale, NJ. He is a honest Mechanic with great rate if your in the howell area. Been going to him for years now. read more

Went to Savon because the car was making a noise. They suggested new front hubs, stabilizer bar and back brakes costing $1500. I agreed to the service and that's when the trouble started. After the repair that day the traction and abs lights came on. Back to Savon they said to come back. The next visit they made the repair and the lights went off. Now a month later the check engine light comes on and the car is running horrible. Return to Savon and they say the motor is shot the timing chain jumped. Never was the timing chain recommended to be repaired even though it's a known problem I later found out. The finish words from Savon will the car has high mileage. A month prior that wasn't a concern. read more

I have lived in this town 26 years. I have set foot in this establishment twice. Both times they failed me. Today I went in to ask them for a Carco inspection for my Marine Son's car. The bleach blonde chick with the leathery tan skin says to me with an attitude... "I can't do it today, I need to use my phone and I can't get it wet". It's barely drizzling out! She just should have said "I'm too lazy and don't want to get my hair wet by going outside", that would have made more sense to me. I will NEVER, EVER set foot in this lousy place again.They are completely USELESS! read more

This was my first experience using Save-On Auto Service Center. They were courteous and pleasant. My job was done in reasonable time frame. I will definitely go back. read more

I'm new to the area and I'm extremely cautious with mechanic shops but I kept passing this one on my way home and decided that this shop looked great and reputable from the outside so I had stopped in yesterday to get my oil changed and I'm definitely glad I decided to stop here. The lovely lady and gentleman that was in the store taking care of customers was ABSOLUTELY Amazing, extremely friendly, polite, very helpful. I will definitely come back for more services and Highly recomand Save on Auto Serves. read more

Horrible! Horrible! I went here several years ago for repairs on my van. The price they gave me was high but i didnt have any other option at that point. Long story short the price was even higher when i went to pick it. Talk about being riped off. Then the other day had to get my car inspected for my car insurance. The attitude and nastiness of the blonde was unbelievable. I advised the insurance company they need to find a new inspection site. This reminded me why i never went back. Attitudes are horrible by all at this place and have no idea how they stay open. read more

I called ahead to get a price on a new alternator, and power steering pump. I was told the price would be $700 to $800 after I had them tow the truck over at a cost of $125 for less than a mile, they didn't tell me about. They called me and said the price was now $1575 because they didn't know where the alternator was on that type of vehicle and it involves more labor to get to it. Now my question is why when you call a mechanic to get a price quote do you give them the year and make of the vehicle? Isn't that so they know the work involved and can properly quote you? And to top all that off I go to pay with my AMEX and they tell me they don't accept AMEX because they are to damn cheap to pay the fees. So I had to use cash reserved for something else. These people are not forthcoming they rip people off,and over charge. Stay away!!! read more

Owner was extremely helpful. Called into shop because my breaks were messed up. He gave me a good price and stayed after hours to get my car done the day I brought it in. From the time I dropped it off, it only took about 30 min to an hour. Overall good atmosphere and good work. read more

I had to get so much work done and I didn't have a lot of money I'm a single mom so every penny counts. Mike helped me and really did right by me and my girls. He fixed what was needed right away and even did some work for no charge just so I could be safe. When I was able to afford the rest I went back and he did right by me again my truck drives so nice and we are safe. I couldn't miss work so the owners wife drove me back to work and then they picked me back up. I'm so grateful to them I will be a forever customer. read more

Absolutely the rudest crooks ever.. was quoted a price for an install of radiator. I brought in my own brand new radiator. Quote was for labor and pressure test. Upon picking up my car I asked if there was anything else noticeably wrong with the car.. Owners response"I don't know, you asked to install radiator". OK! Looking at my bill it has the original $200 install of customer radiator + $54.25 labor+tax...Huh? Isn't install labor? Got home called there to ask about pressure test? Owners response "I didn't do one.." I love patronizing local businesses ..but stay clear of this one.. not sure which is worst their customer service or their half ass work. If you'd like to "Save on" go somewhere else.. I'd choose negative star rating if it was possible read more

I just had new brake pads and rotors done at Save-On and they did an awesome job! I also had to go there because I had this bad revving sound coming from my car. The owner Mike took a look at it and actually took the time to research the most cost effective way to fix it without me having to spend too much money. I don't know a lot of mechanics that would do that. They do excellent work there and are really nice people. Thanks again read more

Had 13 Ford Escape serviced and was told I needed windshield and front tires got quoted $500 for windshield and $169 per tire I had other work that I approved and had to bring in next day because I needed car and they couldn't finish that day. I went and purchased same tire as my rear Goodyear tires. I brought it back next day and refused the windshield as I told them I had a $250 quote for it. I paid in full the work I approved the previous day. My wife went back to pick up vehicle and they took off the rear Goodyear tires and put on "patriot" in the rear.they wouldn't release until she paid for the tires. When I called to dispute they lied and said I approved the tires and said they had it on tape and when I asked to hear it they had nothing. Not trustworthy stay away!!!! When I said I wanted to come and hear the tape I was told not to come as she would call the police. Do you want to get your vehicle serviced there, I certainly don't read more

I also wish there was a negative star option here. Lady at cashier was completely rude when she called me back to tell me what they did was not enough to fix my ac. The cost to this job was 1139!!!! They are rip offs. I get there to pick up my car and they closed at 4:25 and they close at 4:30 I see my car keys on the counter and bill but no one is in site and doors are locked. Please don't go here !!! read more

Only garage I'd ever been to where they did work not originally agreed upon and didn't tell you. Just show up to a bigger bill. The last place you ever want to take your car to. Avoid like the plague. read more

This place is the most dishonest business I have ever seen in my 67 years. Always did all my own work on my cars untill all the computer stuff got too complex. Took my windstar there for a miss. Told me it needed a major tune up to the tune of 800.00. They did not change parts, Gave me some bull shit line about one of their mechanics stealing parts and not doing the work.....right. Charged 12.00 each for platinum spark plugs but installed the .95 cheapos. That was the only parts they changed. Air filter, cabin filter, fuel filter, belts....all the old stuff still in there. Run as fast as you can from these thieves. read more

Not happy, Never going again. They sold me bad tires and they would not accommodate me afterwards when I needed new tires a few weeks later. Plus the owner refuses to ever put a smile on his face. read more

Ripped off my wife...charged her over 700.00 to replace an alternator on her elantra after she had it towed to his shop. I have the receipt if anyone doubts..unfortunately I was out of town when she broke down or I'd have went to pep boys, paid a hundred for one and installed myself...I'll never go there again that's for sure. Joe D..Jackson read more

I wish there was a minus star because that's all this place deserve. Took my vehicle there and after spending $2000. My check engine light came on shortly after they supposedly fix the problem. Went back to to use the free oil change that they give you, the guy mike was extremely nasty and rude, would not even look up at me. I went to a business next door to them and a lady in that business confirmed their rude and nasty behavior, she too said they will never get her business again. read more

Saw their ad on tv and thought it would be great to try them out, because I like supporting local business. I was waiting in line waiting for the person in front of me who was being helped by the owner. The owner broke from the person in front of me to tell me, "I'm too busy to help you out." This was weird - I was waiting in line and had not yet even spoken to him. When it was my turn I told him I needed a quote to replace the rear two brake calipers, evaluate the rotors and pads for wear, change the upper and lower radiator hoses, and do a transmission service. He told me, "I'm very busy. I can't do any work until next week. You can leave your keys with me if you want" I told him, "I understand, that's ok. Can you give me a quote for the work?" He told me, "Sorry, I'm too busy. I can't do that." I was surprised. He didn't even offer to call me back with a quote or suggest I come back another time when he had time to figure out the cost. I walked out. I was disappointed. read more

Totally agree with the first post. These people are such scam artists. I bought my car into to them for 2 pretty major services. Long story short, the parts they supposedly replaced crapped out in just a few months. Took the car to the dealership and they confirmed that they either used rebuilt parts or never replaced the parts at all and they charged me a fortune to boot. They also try to tell you that your vehicle needs services that it doesn't need which I also confirmed with the dealer. Save your money and aggravation. Do NOT bring your vehicle to these criminals. It should be illegal for them to even be in business!!! read more

I went to Sav-On to get an oil change and had a great experience. They found that the previous establishment I had gone to, who charged me for new air filters, actually just shoved/smooshed the old ones back in to the car. I would definitely recommend them and I will be going back in the future for maintenance!! read more

Horrible ... Told don't have time to fix my car not worth it. What kind of business does that?