Oh, the joy of owning an old Jeep (now a quarter century old). Sprung a big transmission fluid leak when down in New Jersey on New Years Day. The AAA tow truck operator asked me where I wanted it to be towed, and I immediately said "Sharp Transmission." The dropped it off and put the key in the after hours slot. Next day,I called Milt and said, take a look and give me my options. No rush, I said, since I have other cars I can drive. Milt and his crew found some time to not only diagnose the problem (two rubbng hoses put a hole in one), but to repair the problem. Same day! I picked the car up this morning and it is working perfectly. Like I said before, if you are not taking your car to Sharp, you should start doing so. Great service, excellent communication, attention to detail... Highly recommended. read more

Great service and high quality! The owner went out of his way to finish up my vehicle on a Saturday because he knew I was from out of town and was committed to getting me back on the road. He was supposed to leave at noon and stayed past 5pm. He also showed me the parts that he repaired so I could see the wear and tear. Great human being and fantastic service! read more

Top notch automotive repair service. I highly recommend. Staff is wonderful kind and professional. Had new Ac compressor installed buy super professional techs. No sales nonsense as w some other providers. no patronizing, just like talking and working with a good friends who take care of each other n cant thank you enough. read more

This place is the worst the owner Milt is a liar who didn't even check my transmission fluid when I brought it in and it was overfilled by over 3 quarts which damaged my 04 c320 with only 120000 miles on it he is totally obnoxious know it all who doesn't give half a crap about his customers look below how much fluid I had to take out he told me it wasn't overfilled explain these pictures then o wise one 36 yrs in the business. Dont waste your time with these jerks they stink. read more

Sharp Transmissions Total Car Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Excellent, professional work on all of my vehicles. I always know my cars or trucks are in good hands when I drive them in.

The only place we don't stress taking our vehicles, because we know that we can trust the answers we are given. Honest answers, fair rates, and small-business values. HIGHLY recommend. read more

We passed by a few days ago, very good place helpful , nice people , recommend this store to someone who needs

They are nice and helpful here and I think they do good work but prices are very high in my opinion. If you don't mind paying premium I think it's a good option and would recommend them but they quoted me near or even above dealer prices and somewhere around double the price to install a transmission over someone else in Kingston who also did a good job. They also recommended things that were perhaps needed but not well advised for a car with problems. This was also my fault. But in going elsewhere but buying parts myself I saved over $2000! In short they're good but charge way too much for someone on a budget. If money doesn't matter, support them like I did. read more

Excellent - respectful, professional, and great at what they do. I find the prices to be quite reasonable for the caliber and consistency of the work they do. Fully recommend. read more

Went there for NY inspection of out my of state car(I've moved here). Failed inspection due to tinted windows. Told I'd have to remove tint on all six windows. Then, I would pass and pay a nominal fee. Found a place to remove tinted windows. The new place confirmed that only passenger and driver windows had to be done. In addition to that error, Sharp inputed wrong car which resulted resulted in double charge for inspection (by the second inspection shop.) read more

So, Sharp Transmission tells me my car is at risk of dying and I should get rid of it ("Get another car", he told me). I take it to the dealer and the dealer says, "No problem" - and then encourages me to spend nearly $2,000 on fixes, which I do. Only to find out within a couple months the dealer says my car is a danger and it will take another nearly $2,000 to fix. WTF???. I should have listened to Sharp Transmission. He went out of his way to help me. He was careful and prompt and since then I've taken my car to Sharp and been extremely satisfied. BTW, nothing to do with my transmission. I did get another car and I'll be taking it to Sharp. Great place. Honest and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

I've been looking for a trustworthy, reliable and honest car repair shop for years and Sharp Transmissions is that and more. I've been bringing my car to bill and milt for years and they are always transparent about repairs, very fair about pricing and always go above and beyond to make sure that everything is done right. I'm so grateful to have found a mechanic I trust and respect! read more

Cannot say enough good things about Bill and his shop. He was able to accommodate us on short notice and was very informative. Would recommend 10/10 read more

Plain and simple: These guys are great at what they do. Milton and his crew are friendly, direct, competent and most importantly, HONEST. I've been to many mechanics in my life. Never have I felt as if I was treated so professionally by he and his entire crew of top notch mechanics. I know I'll always be treated fairly and my car will be purring. Everyone takes time to explain the job at hand and gives you a very clear estimate with no bullshit. They will even go over all issues to prioritize what should be taken care of ASAP and what can safely wait to save you as much as possible. I won't take my car anywhere else in Ulster County. Best thing I ever did was stop going to the VW dealership and take a chance on this place on the advice of local friends. To have a real crew of friendly honest mechanics who have your back is a pretty awesome feeling. read more

This is the best place! Both Bill and Milton went the extra 9 yards to help me. Unfortunately, I bought a lemon and they saved me money by advising not to pour money into it, as in the end it would not have passed inspection anyway. They also offered, and did, look at the next car for me before I bought it, without even charging me. They gave me all kinds of good advice. read more

Very professional and respectful, and they do great work. Do not hesitate to bring your vehicle here.

I recently moved to Kingston and needed to find a place to take my car (Toyota Matrix). I'm one of those people who has always taken my car to the dealer, but this time I wanted to take it elsewhere to hopefully avoid getting gouged. So, I took my car to Sharp for an oil change and an overall check. There were certain things that the dealer had told me needed to be fixed, so I wanted Sharp to check these things and tell me if they truly did need to be addressed. When all was said and done, I got the oil change, a transmission flush, a new battery, and a new air filter for a price that I'm positive would have been about triple at the dealer. Also, they informed me that one of the things the dealer said needed to be fixed is not in need of repair. Milt was extremely courteous when I dropped off my car in the morning and when I picked it up in the afternoon (they finished about 3 hours earlier than scheduled, which was great). He went over the entire vehicle maintenance checklist with me and explained what had been checked, what had been fixed, and what would need to be fixed down the road. He even gave me a free pen to boot. My experience here was really great, and I will definitely return. I never felt like I was being sold things I don't need, which was a frequent experience at the dealer. I can safely say that my days at the dealer are done. read more

I've been going to Sharp Transmissions for years. They're highly knowledgeable, thorough, and trustworthy. No bullshit whatsoever. When you talk to people who've lived in these parts for a while, they'll tell you to go here, no questions asked. I'm from way out-of-state, and feel extremely lucky to have happened to find the shop. Something about having a good, honest mechanic makes a guy feel at home. They've kept my '03 Dakota on the road and running smooth for the past 4 years. When I first went to them, it needed A LOT of work. Now, it's maintenance and checking off the list of timely repairs. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks Milt. Thanks Bill. Thanks crew. I really appreciate the work you all do. read more

I have always dreaded needing to go to the mechanic. I know very little about cars, so I often feel unsure of how truthful mechanics are being with me, or belittled for my lack of knowledge. When I needed to find a local mechanic in the area I was impressed with Sharp's Yelp reviews and decided to give them a try. I have to say it was the most pleasant experience I have ever had with a mechanic. I got an appointment for the next day, and they completed the work very quickly. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Milton explained things to me, without making me feel dumb - even in a situation where I most certainly should have known better. They completed what I needed done and did not pressure me to do anything more. In fact, one of the things I requested was clearly unnecessary, and they didn't do it, nor did they charge me for looking into it. I have no doubt that I will be returning here for all of my car's needs! Customer service at its best! read more

When my local shop could not handle my car's transmission problem, I was advised to go to Sharp in Kingston. Milt had the car towed and called me with my options. After making an informed decision and giving Milt the OK, he began the work and called to give me bad news: the vehicle, 10 years old, had multiple additional problems. The cost to repair exceeded the value of the vehicle. Milt kept the car until I was able to get it hauled away, made a recommendation for a replacement vehicle and charged me a minimal charge for the work. How respectable. Six stars!!! read more

A few days ago, the pedal of my clutch began staying pressed to the floor, and luckily I was able to make it home from where I was. This left me with a major dilemma, as my old mechanic kept my car for about a month to fix something wrong with my cooling system on my last car. I couldn't possibly survive another month without my own car, so I looked to Yelp! to read some reviews of a different car shop I was going to have my car towed to. The shop I initially was going to go to had so-so reviews, and that's when I starting looking for somewhere to work on my car with more than a couple decent reviews. That's when I read the reviews for Sharp Transmission and I was very impressed with all the reviews I read. At the time of writing this review, I believe every review was a 5-star review with nothing but positive things to say about the speed and quality of their service. So I decided to have my 2010 Subaru Legacy w/ manual transmission brought to Sharp to have them take a look at it. I spoke with Milt on the phone before and after I had my car towed there, and from our first conversation I got a good feeling about how this positive my overall experience was going to be. He spoke to me in terms I didn't have to be a mechanic to understand, and always called and verified if I wanted to move forward with the repair before doing it. My car was brought in Monday late afternoon, and after having to drop the transmission and replace the clutch, flywheel and some other related parts. I decided not to rush the job and press for it to be done Tuesday night (the day after I brought it in), even though Milt said it would probably be done by then. Today is Wednesday and I picked my car up at 9 AM. Milt had taken a picture of the part that failed in my car next to a brand new part - something I thought was a real nice touch. It's always nice to be shown what was wrong instead of trusting what your mechanic says, especially when it is your first time dealing with a new shop. The price for the amount of labor done seemed very reasonable to me, and he used all OEM Subau Parts in the repair, not cheaper aftermarket parts to try and make a few extra bucks. As I was leaving, he let me know there may be a break in period on the new clutch, and what to expect when driving it. Overall, Sharp is what I would describe as an A+ repair shop. They provided me with a great service at a great price, and also very quickly as well considering everything that needed to be done. I highly recommend them to anyone who is tired of their old mechanic giving them the run around about fixing your car and/or overcharging you for the work done. Sharp is where I will be bringing my car from now on when it needs work done on it, as I know I will get the highest quality work done by friendly people at a great price! Thanks to Milt and everyone else at Sharp Transmission who worked on my car and brought it back to life! read more

I would highly recommend coming here if you're having car issues! I don't know much about cars at all but the employees were very helpful and patient explaining the issue with my car. They gave me advice without trying to sell me anything, gave me a bunch of FREE oil (my car had a slow leak), and were super respectful throughout. All about it. The whole interaction took less than ten minutes. Please go and support this business!! read more

Another car and another visit to Sharp Transmissions. Normally up on checking my fluids, My once flawless transmission was doing some erratic shifting even though I had the trans fluid pan replaced. a couple or years ago. Turns out I was 3 quarts low because of a leak and a minor issue that is now fixed and flawless! Thank you again Milton and Staff read more

I was having engine trouble on my way up to Lake Placid for a trip, and I found myself at the closest auto shop, which was Sharp. I could not have gotten luckier--they took such good care of me, they even called to check on me a few days later for a follow-up when I was driving back. Super service, friendly people, great business. Highly recommend. read more

As I was getting ready for my daily morning commute to work I heard an off sound in my rear brakes. Without any appt or call I stopped into Sharp Transmissions to express my concerns. The owner Milt took my vehicle for an extensive road test and insured me that all is well, at no cost. It's so nice to have a car business that is all about customer service, as I left he reminded me about an upcoming oil change and transmission service to keep my vehicle in tip top shape for the climate changes. Thanks again Sharp Transmission, you earned 5 stars from this customer. read more

Took my car here for some service and they appear to be very honest and affordable. Gave me some advice on needed repairs and options without being pushy - plan to use them again. read more

I know several folks, including our son, who have had their transmission's rebuilt by Sharp and every one has lasted longer than the rest of the vehicle. I have never dealt with anyone as professional, generous, and helpful as Milt and the staff. No they are not the cheapest place to get work done but they are the BEST. I continue to be their customer and recommend them highly if you are looking for work done on a superlative level for a fair price. read more

Excellent and very honest place to have work done on your car. They worked on my car several times and also my son's car. Great at explaining all repairs. Fair pricing. Very highly recommend. read more

I have had a great experience here! Two solenoids on my transmission were replaced, lowest price in town, with a one day turn around. Everyone was respectful and prompt. read more

Went to see why my check light was on.Told me had to replace my oxygen sensor.They wanted to charge me 2 to 3 hundred,to fix the problem. Went home and a friend to check it out.He found a broken wire on the oxygen sensor. He put it together and light went out. I know,they had to see the broken wire. But that wanted to make that money. Sure buddy, whatever you say. read more

They were polite, knowledgeable, and quick to diagnose my car noise. What I thought was a transmission issue was something else . As a woman it's refreshing to be taken seriously with car problems. Prices are very reasonable too! They have earned a repeat customer and I will be recommending them to others. Thank you Milt and your crew. read more

This is the only place I will ever take any vehicle of mine, or recommend to a friend. After years and years of taking my vehicles to different mechanics, I've finally found a location worthy of customer loyalty. Milt and the team at Sharp are so nice, and more importantly FAIR! I never feel like I'm being swindled or up-sold. In fact, they have helped me to find affordable fix solutions and prioritize my cars many needs, based on my finances. Everyone I've sent there has had the same feedback! read more

These guys truly deserve the 5-star rating- I re-activated my Yelp account to say so. I'm one of those people who doesn't know anything about cars so when mine started to make an unusual sound I got worried. Even more concerning was the fact that Mechanic Internet said it could be a Serious Problem. (You know, because the Internet is great at diagnosing diseases and car problems.) I went to Sharp because of the Yelp ratings, and honestly I would give them 6 stars if I could. They listened to me ramble about the sound and explained (in simple but not condescending terms) what it could be, then took a look. Well, it turned out to be a very small thing, not a Serious Problem, and they mentioned a part that might need replacement in the future but didn't try to pressure me into getting it today, which is a breath of fresh air. I think they might have charged me less than their normal labor rate, which I appreciate as a broke girl, but even if they had charged more it would have been worth every penny. CONCLUSION: honest, friendly, kind, I hope I don't have any more car problems but if I do, I'm going to Sharp! read more

These people are incredible! A friend and I had car trouble near Kingston at 4pm on the Friday afternoon before a long holiday weekend. We called a few mechanic shops but most wouldn't accept a car for service so late in the afternoon before a holiday weekend. When we called Sharp and explained our situation, they offered to stay late to help us even though they were packing up to go home when we called. They worked on our car for almost two hours without a single complaint, were very helpful in explaining the car's issues, and charged us a fair rate for all of their time. They saved our holiday weekend and were extremely nice and generous people. They even texted an hour later to make sure we were safe and sound on the road! We highly recommend Sharp. read more

Bill and Milt are both great. They communicate clearly what is going on, what they need to do, how long it will take and what it will cost. I've brought my vehicle to them 3 times for various issues and have been very pleased every time. They go above and beyond to be helpful in any way they can. I highly recommend Sharp Transmission. read more

I'm new to the state and was thrilled to see how close they are to where I live. They're extremely helpful and always do whatever they can do repair my car even if that means referring me to someone else. They've taken my car in last second and fixed it in no time. The prices are very fair and the workers are so friendly. I'll be using them until I move. read more

Is it possible to give these people 6 stars? I drove here from an hour away based on the yelp reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Never at one point did I feel like I was ever being talked down to. I feel like I should have paid Bill for a therapy session on top of the inspection that they did, he was so patient and listened to me hem and haw about what to do about the various situations I found myself in (should I park on the street, or will I get another ticket for this expired inspection sticker before I come in?). I also forgot my wallet, and they were willing to go ahead and start the job while I figured out how to pay for the services. They checked my oil and coolant without my asking. The whole time I was there people were coming in and out from the neighborhood and everyone seemed to know each other. Bill was even polite to a salesperson who came by trying to vend a phone product. This is a local place that should have the business of everyone in the area. It's that good. read more