We moved here from California where mechanics were hard to trust…read more Sean and the team at WSC are very professional, transparent and honest about the timing of the repair and what I should expect. They took care of my Mercedes without me having to go to the dealer. Quality service and a reasonable price. Defiantly give them a try!

First I want to let you all know that I am a medically retired mechanic, as it's too much for me to…read moredo my vehicle 100000 Mile service. I looked long and hard for a shop that I consider a good honest shop to do my services. After the glowing reports of Watkinsville Automotive, I decided to have them work on my toyota avalon. The work was done the way I would have done it. The car runs better than when I bought it (used), it was done on time. One way you can tell it a good shop is how busy it is to get in. I highly recommend Watkinsville Automotive.

I have had this place recommend to me many times by many people, I have taken all 3 of my vehicles…read morethere for many different reasons. These guys are a good ol' boys type of shop- I have some major repair work done to my Toyota truck- he quoted me 550 because of the specialty work, he ended up charging only 425.. Many other shops would have stuck to their quotes and changed the extra $125. These folks really care for their customers well. Plus it's fun shooting the breeze with the guys while you talk about cars. Love this place- it is definitely not the most appealing place- it looks more like an old run down (closed) gas station, which is basically what it is... But the repair work these guys do is top notch, don't let ascetics fool you. Check them out

I used this mom & pop garage for probably 14 years, and always had a good experience. Then the…read moreowner retired earlier this year. I took my car to them, and was told they could fix the problem, but then they actually screwed up the car more, and tried to blame it on previous work (that had not been done). I ended up losing my car. If I had taken it to the dealership, it probably could've be repaired!! I have also heard some negative things about them from others now that the owner, Dick, is gone.

A couple of months back, maybe six months or so I bought a used 2012 suburban. About two months…read moreinto having my car it started having some mechanical issues and I took it back to the dealer and they referred me to a local mechanic shop (Hometown Tire). Turns out my warranty company that I bought with the car wasn't so great and didn't pay for a lot of the repair. Fast forward to a few weeks ago about (6 months) my car started making the very same sound as before and went through the process of breaking down much quicker to the point where my engine completely stopped and would no longer work. When we took it to a dealership they said that we need a new engine and the warranty company wouldn't pay for it because they had already sent the supposed parts to be fixed the first time around. (Which was not true) I decided to call Hometown tire and speak with the owner, Brad and let him know my situation and get some clarity on what exactly it was they did to fix my car. From the moment I spoke with him I think he could tell that I was drained and upset about my vehicle and before the conversation was over he made me understand clearly that he was on my side and he wanted to do as much as he could to help me get out of the situation that I was in. not only did he hear my story he is working with the dealer who sold me the vehicle and they decided to step up and the dealer bought me an engine for my vehicle, had it shipped out here. So then Brad (hometown tire)also stepped up and is and they're replacing the engine for me free of charge. FOLKS HE IS LITERALLY TAKING MY ENGINE OUT AND PUTTING ANOTHER ONE IN FREE OF CHARGE!!!!! Brad reminded me that he's about helping people and that it was the christian thing to do. I was speechless. Never in my life have I experienced such a thing. So if you live in Walton County or your just passing through and you need your car looked at, you can trust Hometown Tire to take care of you and your vehicle. I am grateful and honored to give them this review.

This was my first time at Hometown Tire and they were fantastic! I had a nail in my tire that…read moreneeded changing and they were great about being upfront about timing, cost, and process. I went in and was greeted warmly, Brad was extremely welcoming and clearly takes great care of all his customers. I was only there for about 25 minutes while they replaced my tire. The interior is also beautiful--very clean, comfy seating, and plenty of refreshments and magazines. My car turned out great, overall grade-A experience!

Nicest place in the to area to take your car to be serviced. The staff are pleasant, friendly. and…read moreattentive to your needs and questions. The facility is extremely clean and well maintained. The waiting area is comfortable. They serviced our car quickly. Their prices are better than the local dealer service department that we have used in the past. Plenty of parking. The entrance/exit location is off Hog Mountain Road near where it meets the Macon Highway, behind the Race Trac service station.

I had my Jaguar serviced for multiple things. They are amazing! . Super friendly, attentive, and…read morereally great at explaining what needs to be done and why. They got all of my repairs done in a very timely fashion, and I was quite happy with the service. The price was very affordable compared to others I had gotten estimates from. Highly recommend..

Second time here and second time saved! Honestly, who puts nails on the road? I don't know but I…read moredo know who's tire likes to pick them up! Mine, again. Walking into this place is like walking through a time machine.. 1980s décor with old school hospitality and manners (I love the fake wood paneling on the walls). Fast, professional, and the place I will be going back to when I need new tires or another repair.

**Extremely Disappointed and, Quite Honestly, Terrified**…read more I originally purchased my tires from Bulldog Tire Shop in April 2026. I returned in late May for my complimentary oil change and tire rotation. Everything seemed fine when I left, but shortly afterward, I began hearing a noise coming from around my tires. I was also informed that one of the lug nuts/bolts had been stripped and that Bulldog would order a replacement. What makes this even more frustrating is that **I was not informed about the stripped lug nut/bolt before leaving Bulldog.** I only became aware of the issue after noticing the noise and questioning it. I drove it again before I left, and the noise went away... temporarily! While I was on I-75, the noise came back and this time it was much worse. It became increasingly concerning and honestly scared everyone in my vehicle. I was so worried about what was happening that I had to get off the interstate and find the nearest tire shop. **Thank God for Mavis Tires.** When I arrived at Mavis, they inspected my vehicle and discovered that **ALL of the lug nuts/bolts on the driver's side were completely loose.** I mean ALL of them. They were so loose that I could remove them myself **without any tools.** At that moment, it hit me just how close I could have been to losing my life and potentially the lives of my passengers or someone else on the highway. This was not a minor inconvenience. **This was a serious safety issue that could have had a catastrophic outcome.** When I returned to Bulldog to pick up the replacement, the manager's response was simply, **"I'm sorry."** That was essentially it. After something this serious something that could have resulted in me or someone else losing their life I expected much more than an apology. I expected accountability, an explanation of how this happened, and some reassurance that steps would be taken to make sure it never happens to another customer. I now have a brand-new set of tires with a warranty, yet I **do not feel comfortable allowing anyone at this location to touch my tires or my vehicle again.** That is extremely disappointing because I should be able to trust the shop that installed my tires to ensure they are properly secured and that my vehicle is safe before sending me back onto the road. I don't know if this was a training issue, a lack of proper inspection, improper installation, or something else, but **something needs to change.** A mistake involving improperly secured wheels isn't something that should be taken lightly. I am grateful that I heard the noise, trusted my instincts, and found another tire shop before something happened on the interstate. **I could have lost my life. Literally.** Unfortunately, based on my experience, **I cannot recommend Bulldog Tire Shop to anyone.** If you have had work done here, I strongly encourage you to have your lug nuts and wheels checked by another qualified professional. **Buyers beware. Your safety is too important to leave to chance.**

Friendly, reasonably priced and honest. I asked about a repair to another vehicle that wasn't in…read moreshop and he was honest that he couldn't repair.

Mr. Karl and his team are amazing gentlemen!!! Very honest, respectful, direct and fair!! I will…read moreNOT take my automobile ANYWHERE else!!! I highly endorsed and recommend this establishment!!

On Saturday night My 16 yo son hit a pot hole making his new to him car "off". My husband took it…read morein at 9am on a Sunday morning and was home by 11 with a perfectly repaired vehicle. Corey and John went out of their way to make sure not only was the car fixed perfectly but when the issue wasn't even the original higher cost estimate, they were able to save us several hundred dollars making us lifetime customers. Honest and super nice guys! Thanks for giving this mama peace of mind knowing her son is now safe. Highly recommend!

**DONT DO IT** **GOING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT** Went to…read morelocation to have fuel injector #2 replaced (pulled an inj #2 misfire). Upon replacing injector #2 mechanic broke inj #4. COST - $1300...... ONE generic REMAND Injector Vehicle made it almost home before problem restarted. Took my vehicle to another local shop that took pictures of the broken inj #4 (now pulling all kinds of new codes) Very obvious Mavis Tire broke the injector upon replacing #2 injector. Spoke to manager store..... then regional manager...... Was told Mavis would reimburse me since I had pictures as well as documentation from TWO other mechanics.....four weeks later. Nothing. I have not exhausted all options other than going to small claims court which is very discouraging because I am not that type of person. I emailed numerous times to their customer service email and was met by crickets. Trust me just stay FAR FAR away!!!!!

Five Star easily earns five stars. If there were more stars, they'd have them all…read more They have been our garage for 10 great years. They are HONEST and do excellent, timely work for a fair price. I tell everybody not to waste time and money with other places. They have done our oil changes, replaced tires, as well as more complicated cases on our old cars. All have been done with excellence. Great work, guys! (My one request is to put a fresh sign on the road.)

Very honest employee . Great a family owned business. At both locations. Always can work you in .read more