Pretty decent experience here--had an issue with my car stalling, and they took a look at and replaced my battery, which I expected and was at what I'd consider a standard or reasonable price --not an amazing deal, but not a ripoff--fair price for work done. They did further recommend that I replace my tires--I can't tell if that was upselling or legit--I had a recall and asked the dealer to take a look; they said I should replace them relatively soon but that also it could wait a bit. The other thing I found irksome was that I got a parking ticket notice in the mail a few weeks after the battery replacement that was clearly received while the car was here and parked on their block. I will say to their credit that they acknowledged it right away and paid it without fuss (or to be specific, reimbursed me, as by the time I received the notice the ticket was close to overdue, forcing me to pay it immediately online), but I still found it to be a nuisance. Whether the ticket was a rare occurrence for them or just a built-in expected cost for parking on city streets, I feel like they should have been aware and paid the ticket without my having to get the notice and call them to deal with it, wait to be reimbursed, etc. They did follow up a couple of times to ask if repairs were acceptable and car was running well. So I'm legitimately torn. Many positives here--it feels hard to find an honest and efficient mechanic--I will probably return the next time I have an issue, but I wouldn't say I'm fully devoted yet, as one would like to be for their car repair, and would pause and consider another option if I can find a better local rec. read more

I took my car for check engine light and OBD code pulled by my Onstar service. In the end, the repair cost me 1200+ dollars and a week without my car. I was annoyed with the time and shocked by the price, but in the end I got a high quality repair, great service and extremely high professionalism. I felt very confident the my issue was fixed right over being done fast. They are not cheap, but they are the best at what they do. Therefore, I do not mind paying for good quality work. read more

Loyal customer here! Urban Classics Auto Repair is a Godsend. The staff is professional, neat, respectful and honest. They communicate with you throughout the process, and won't treat you like an idiot like they do at Pep Boys. The owner shows he cares by the way he speaks with you and his staff. read more

Terrible experience! Promised to contact me within two days and never did, I had to contact them on my own. Told me that the car had a number of issues not pertaining to my original complaint. Attempted to charge me $475 for a diagnostic. Upon receiving a diagnostic report I read that it was conducted the first day I dropped it off yet they never contacted me with any update. Had to get my car relocated and repaired, the problem was a disconnected alternator. read more

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I've been taking my car to Urban Classics Auto Repair for over four years. I have a 2007 Hyundai Azera. It's old but runs great because I get it serviced there. This small repair shop has ASE-certified mechanics. They do quality work and stand by their work, and I have never had to bring my car back for the same problem. I had the rear hub bearing assembly replaced about 2 years ago and had only driven my car about 8700 miles. About 2-3 weeks after my 2-year warranty lapsed, I took it back to Urban Classics Auto Repair. David, the owner, contacted the vendor that sold him the part to see if they would honor the warranty due to having such low mileage, which, in David's opinion, should have lasted beyond the miles I put. They didn't. This didn't sit well with him. David, the owner of Urban. He did something I didn't expect. I don't think any other repair shop manager or owner would have done what he did. He had me bring my car in, and he repaired my car at no cost to me. He said he'll keep fighting with his vendor. Now, to be clear, I wouldn't have expected him to repair my car had I driven it over 25k miles. Thank you, David, for being so considerate and mindful and having done what you did. If you want a HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY repair shop to take your car, URBAN CLASSICS AUTO REPAIR is the place. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them - Hands down. read more

They do shoddy work and will also hold on to your car in order to use it as their own personal vehicle for weeks without telling you. In fact, they'll tell you that they have not had a chance to work on the vehicle in the time it has been with them, but will continue to drive around town, pick up lunch and their friends that are not Urban Classics employees and generally hang out in your car. I only know because I accidentally walked past them doing so in my own car one day. Oh, they'll also bring it back damaged. The gist is I found two strangers hanging out and eating in my car as the shop was on the phone with me telling me that the car was in the garage. Stay far away from this place, they're super shady and deeply inconsiderate. If you have a quote from them, get a second opinion and if you don't see your car out front when you pass by, chances are someone's picking up a date and putting wear and tear on your car at your expense. Full description in the pictures if you have the patience to read it. read more

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I cannot adequately praise David Goldsmith and his team. I followed them from Brooklyn Heights to Bed-Stuy. Like with a doctor, you surrender to your mechanic and need to put your trust in them. Urban Classics treats you like they know their personal integrity is on the line. We had a difficult to diagnose issue with the car, and we spent most of the pandemic with the car in and out of the shop. They did countless kindnesses for us over that time and broke their heads working through it until they figured it out and spent many hours wiring the stereo even though they felt it wasn't their main expertise. There was a confounding difficulty that wasn't their fault, caused them crazy extra headaches and many, even, but they took responsibility for it and didn't charge me. You don't find someone in business like that often. Treasure them. read more

These guys did the rack&pinion replacement on my 2014 Volvo ($5000). I got it back and now the ABS light is on. I talk to the manager, he tells me to bring it back, I do, they look at it and assure me this light has nothing to do with the work they did. The ABS sensor is broken. It's a $120 part BUT the area around it is rusted so the repair will be $900+. This seemed excessive to me so I brought it to a friend's place in Queens. $340. Now I'm wondering if I dramatically overpaid for the steering job. Dishonesty? incompetence? Fair price? Who the hell knows with these guys? But $900 for an ABS sensor is nuts. read more

For fun I've been taking my car with a check engine light on around NYC (I'm a mechanic and own a shop in Westchester). They piled on the issues from the OBD READING (reading the check engine light and at least from my reading two weeks ago) and wanted $600 to run "tests" (not a thing) ... after telling me the OBD issues (there's 1 not 3 I've checked) can't imagine what the repair fees would have been after I dropped $600 for... what they already checked on the OBD? Crooks. They're collecting money up front expecting you to leave after you pay the "tests" fees and not get repairs. Scammers. Seen it before. Stay away if you actually want your car fixed. CROOKS! This is an edit and update: Also there's a review two reviews below mine that now matches my name (not my picture) It was a different name 45 minutes ago. Clearly the shop is changing the review names to only 1 stars. unbelievable. Fires are so easy to start my friends. read more

I've gotten a few things done on my Subaru here (flat tire fix, A/C diagnosed and parts replaced, lower control arm bushings replaced, oil change) and every experience has been smooth and John was great and explained any issues that came up and how the parts work very thoroughly. I always had my dad and brothers take care of my car and since I moved away from them years ago, I tend to keep my guard up around mechanic shops and worry about being taken advantage of as a young woman, but never once did I feel disrespected. They have proved to be trustworthy time and time again. I'd say the prices are maybe a little slightly above average but very fair for the high quality and trustworthy service given. They do give a AAA discount and one time I was given a discount when my A/C repair snowballed into multiple issues and I think they felt a little bad (though not their fault, just an aging car). As far as COVID precautions go, they have plexiglass in the office and everyone has a mask on. In conclusion, I highly recommend this place and they truly provide outstanding service. The reviews are true! read more

I just got off the phone with John at Urban Classics and I'm really disappointed. My first experience, about a year and a half ago, was a great one with the team. They helped me identify an electrical issue in my car which they couldn't resolve, but it pointed me in the right direction which helped me to get it fixed elsewhere. The team loved my car and we enjoyed talking about it at length. They were the first people I thought of today to do some new work for me. Unfortunately when I called to have some shocks replaced which I had ordered they let me know that they would not be willing to do the work because they didn't get to order the parts for me. They use the veil of "not being able to give a parts guarantee" for the reason not to do the work. If you cant tell, I'm extremely meticulous when it comes to my car. It is an overland-built 100 series LX/LC with a ton of performance upgrades. The shocks I ordered were specific replacement parts that come with their own warranty or "guarantee". I now know that this shop is only worried about making short-term money and not retaining good long-term clients. "The parts guarantee" ensures they can charge you whatever markup they would like on the parts they order for your car. In my eyes this a way of taking advantage of their customers. Sorry to say it, but today they lost what could have been a very good long-term client. I love my car and will pay anything for good honest work which I thought I had seen here, but unfortunately that inst the case. read more

Absolute criminals. They put on a good show. The car came back dented because they double park cars on the street. They overcharged me for doing nearly Zero work. The battery they installled was very small and used. Out of 6k they returned $800 to me. Admission of over charging. You can't trust this place. read more

I'm truly impressed of the professionalism, expertise, quality of work and customer service in Urban Classics Auto Repair. I used to do basic car service in my local gas station/repair shop thinking that the car service shop will have the best interest of the customer and the car, so that customer would return back. Well, that was a wrong assumption from my part after finding out that they have caused damage to my vehicle during an oil change. Urban Classics Auto Repair, however, is different. First, I trust their technical knowledge and ability to diagnose your car problem at handby using state of the art equipments. Customer service & front desk representative will always call you and explain to you what was found and what they recommend to fix the problem. They will give an estimate of the costs, and based on my experience, its been always on the nose. No hidden fees or unwanted surprises. Highly recommend! read more

I just want to thank everyone at Urban Classic (from the front desk agents, mechanics and even car attendants). Everyone was friendly, hassle free, all were pleasant and wore smiles. I went for a diagnostic and needed a day or two to think things over. Due to recently purchasing my car and having a river of car issues. I needed an inspection and some issues fixed immediately. I was never pressured or sold into anything. I was given an estimate and advice on what to do. In the end, I decided to proceed with Urban Classic. They had me in the system already. Therefore, all I needed to do was drop off the car & Walla, car was fixed a couple days later. While estimates remained the same. I will be back- Ps. On the higher & pricer side of things but all well worth it. You pay more, for better! read more

They do very good work and I believe they are trustworthy -- but, yes, they are on the pricier side. In their field good work and trustability are not easy to come by. So they're probably a good bet. read more

This place is the best. They are so friendly, honest, quick, and follow up with every service. I really trust and value them - it's hard to find a place where you feel comfortable when you don't know much about cars. The staff and owner are happy to explain issues and what they mean and will give you an honest opinion about whether the work they recommend is necessary immediately or not. read more

I plan on having this car for as long as possible and they cleaned and spruced it up. I'm very impressed with their skills and customer service. Overall, I had a great experience and it was easy communicating with the team at Urban Classics. Shout out to John who was great to work with and extremely professional. read more

Let me add my 5-star rating to Urban Classics and to Max, David, and everyone who works there. I've been taking my car there for both routine servicing and, initially, for some shakiness at high speeds that no other shop had diagnosed. The proprietor, David Goldsmith, took the time to investigate thoroughly, which entail various high-tech diagnostic tools, and to test drive it himself once the repair had been made. The managers at Urban Classics are great at explaining things to car-dummies like me. They lay out options for dealing with some problem that goes beyond routine servicing clearly, and they give an accurate cost estimate. They also will give a "heads up" about some potential problem that will have to be dealt with at some point in the future. Urban Classics is conveniently located around the corner from a subway stop (though it is a stop for the notoriously infrequent "G' train). read more

Found my gas tank always 1/4 less ...they were using my car to drive around. They always said it was taking extra time to fix and now I know why. You can't trust this place. read more

Wow. I was a 20+ customer - since the time they were on Old Fulton - until today. Went to pick up my car and it had clearly been used to deliver something in Queens. (Post it note with address on console). Dave, the owner, was totally unsympathetic and admitted that it was used to pick up parts from his distributor. He called it a "road test". The funny thing is that the car was full of artificial moss and wood, so clearly it was more than a "road test" to their distributor. Maybe Dave does Bonsai trimming on the side. I'm not sure, but rest assured that when you drop your car off at Urban Classics, you and it will be taken for a ride. read more

I would like to stay Anonymous just because this place dosent make me feel safe. And I don't want problems just because it's the only place I can get my car serviced without leaving my area. The service was disgusting. never seen anyone treat other people like that. Although there was one person nice enough to help me out without yelling at me and being rude. i think his name was belan or something. however when I got to talk to the manger, he was no help. rude disrespectful and the way he treats his employees is disgusting. but back to my point this place needs change. better management and a better attitude from those who work there. I will be calling HR to make a complaint but I just thought you guys should know. read more

Good repairs and seriously excellent customer service, but it won't come cheap! This is not where you go to save a buck. They will always try to up-sell you with extra repairs beyond the bare minimum. They will always go for the best new parts and do a full inspection on your car, looking to make sure you are ahead of the curve in terms of preventing any problems before they become unsafe. That's probably why AAA recommends them. However, if your car is a beater or you know exactly what you want, it might not always be pragmatic to let these guys go so above and beyond the call of duty. read more

My car was making some very scary noises so I made a same day appointment and took it into Urban Classics on the recommendation of a friend. John was great and made me confident from the moment I walked in that my car would be in good hands. They went above and beyond in terms of communication throughout the repair process - calling me along the way to give me updates on timing, price, and parts being delivered and making sure I was comfortable. Will definitely go back! read more

They are absolute angels! I've had such bad car luck during covid - 3 flats and my side mirror got knocked off. Took my car here every time. They plugged one of my flats for free and then for the side mirror I told them that I wouldn't be able to afford the 500 replacement that a new one cost. I got my car back expecting it to be still dangling and they had reattached it with glue for free! Once, years ago my battery died and they drove a couple blocks and gave me a jump They have my lifetime loyalty. I love all the people who work here. Thank you a million times read more

this is the spot. forreal. ask for john he saved my life. these folks are honest and professional. call them and you will be relieved!! read more

AAA referred me to Urban Classics, as soon as I pulled up someone was there to help me, super friendly, they fixed what I brought the car in for and advised me of some other issues but didn't try to over sell additional services. Great experience read more

I have only owned three (previously used) cars in my life and all three have been serviced by David and his team (John, Max, et al). A mechanic is like a doctor: either you trust him or you don't. And once you do, there is little left to second guess. I have received many diagnoses from David and some were more grim than others. But my faith in the quality of the service and the integrity of the shop has been reinforced off over time. I trust these guys -- and like them as well. And I have no reservations about highly recommending Urban Auto Classics to others. read more

I started coming here on a recommendation from another musician and in the first couple months I put several hundreds of dollars into my vehicle. This place has been passed along from musician to musician because of the relationship the owner had with Max Roach and his ability to relate. For my group of friends, that means a group of highly critical consumers. I have never been so quick to build up trust in an establishment like this. Each of their many employees is polite and knowledgable. You can tell that they communicate well within the group and have good management. They follow up, keep their schedule, and are upfront about what they recommend, what they think is truly needed, and how much it will cost. Also: they missed my AAA membership the first couple times I was there and so they gave me a credit for the amount that I would have saved on the work. Super professional. read more

A neighborhood repair shop can be a difficult thing to find, especially an honest and trustworthy one. David Goldsmith has been running his business a long time and now does a mixture of modern and classics. When David started working on my vehicle (a 1953 Ford) he was located on Gold Street and went by the name Urban Classics. As many times as I've heard David say he's GOT to get out of the classic-auto repair business, people keep coming to him. But the mix these days is good. Located almost at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, the shop has gotten rid of the gas-pumps. Getting national press coverage for having the most expensive gasoline didn't help, but the space was needed to accommodate the cars being repaired at the old Gulf station. Three bays with the most modern diagnostic and repair equipment and skilled technicians and David's experience and honesty make this repair shop trustworthy, efficient and worthy of my business. read more

Very expensive and not particularly good. Not really focused on customer service and have a hard time following through. Brought the car in for a check up after buying it used. They found an issue with the axle and said they would order the part. After a month of waiting I called and they said they hadn't gotten it yet but would call when they did. 8 months later and they still don't have the part. read more

First time we used Urban Classics was because we'd gone to another shop for the NY safety inspection - other shop had failed the car, said we needed break rotors. I know enough about cars to know they were full of poop. Took it to Urban Classics and they confirmed my thoughts, passed the car no problem. (i just had new pads put on and these same rotors resurfaced... a year later... and the rotors are still fine!) This latest time we used Urban Classics' services, were heading out on our big relocation drive to California on Monday, the car decided not to start on Sunday. Nothing. Everything lit up like it should, turn the key, nothing. Bad timing! Had it towed to Urban Classics asap, they squeezed me in, found a break in a wire, fixed it, had us on the road same day. We made it to CA in one piece! David is great, understanding and helpful. Quick and reasonable. I feel they are truly honest. Would use them all the time... but they're now kinda far from our new home in California!a read more

They gave me a diagnosis and the cost to repair my car. I gave them a job to work on my car. When I took my vehicle home the next day my check engine came back. I went there every Tuesday for 3 weeks on the row to complain about my check engine light back and they told me there were a new problem each time and made me pay over and over. This is a 4th week and my check engine light is still back and I spent close to $4000. Problem never fixed, they do not want to refund my money back or fix my problem, only if I pay them. I'm beyond upset. I spent much more what they originally estimated and they still want more money to fix the check engine light. Those new problems come up every week but they were not diagnosed before. Horrible! read more

Came in for a simple Oil Change to get a feel for the place, looking for a shop as my usual place just closed down. The sloppy mechanic broke off a piece of metal from the drain plug into my oil pan... they quoted me $380 to get it out! Of course wasn't gonna pay that my first time coming into a place for an oil change only. So instead they just left this foreign metal object floating around in my oil pan! Sloppy job, spilled oil all over my manifold! My car which I'm the second owner of and I baby her like the grandpa I bought her from used to, didn't start for the first time in 3 years of me owning her when I went to pick her up after the two days they spent changing my oil. Worst $50 oil change ever! Now going to have to spend many more hours fixing all the damage they did. They're kinda seemingly nice people there too, but beware a competent mechanic doesn't have to rely on sweet talking you. They very well could give your car AIDS through gross incompetence or perhaps even intentional sabotage to bring higher dollar future repairs... sounds far fetched; it's just so hard to imagine a professional shop screwing up something as simple as an oil change so badly on accident alone without making it right in the end. read more

I live in New Jersey--about 20 minutes outside of NYC. After researching cars on Consumer Reports, I was looking to buy a used 2014 Mazda 3, & I found one (that was low mileage) in Brooklyn. Not wanting to make the 75 Minute trip twice, I used Yelp! to find garages near the seller's apartment, & Urban Classics was the second one I called. The owner, Dave, answered & I explained what I hoped to do--and he agreed to check the car out for $75 the following day while I was test driving it (the seller was fine with my doing so). It was late, and Dave probably wanted to go home, but he didn't rush, and he answered all my questions patiently. I found Dave professional, friendly, & personable, and I trusted him immediately. Dave shared with me that his sister has a Mazda 3, and said that she loves hers, and that they're great cars. On Urban Classic's site I saw a video of him feeding a pigeon that "adopted" his shop--that Dave was an animal lover was the icing on the cake. When I arrived, the person at the counter was expecting me, and they knew what I was doing, and took the keys to my prospective car. I went to my credit union in case Dave gave the car the thumbs up--my plan was to get a cashier's check and buy the car. About an hour later I got the word that the car checked out. The technician said that it was going to need a battery soon, but that's to be expected, as it was the original battery. The $88 I spent (of course there's tax) was worth the piece of mind it gave me to have Dave inspect my vehicle, and I enjoyed meeting and talking with him to boot! The 75 minute trip will keep me from going to Dave for oil changes and maintenance, but after the way I was treated, I'll drive out to Brooklyn for anything major like transmission/clutch, timing belts, or a cracked engine block. My thanks go out to Dave, and to his wonderful staff of professionals!! I love my new Mazda 3!! read more

These people are crooks. Brought my vehicle in on Tuesday morning saying I needed it Thursday evening. Had a noise I thought could be tires or could be bearings. Called twice to hear the diagnosis and didn't get a call back. By Thursday morning still hadn't heard anything. Finally Thursday afternoon they call to say that I do need new tires but the bearings are gone and need to be replaced for $1900. Since I needed the vehicle I picked it up, had new tires installed by Holy Land Auto who checked the bearings. No problem at all. Noise fixed. Avoid this shop. read more

After being a loyal customer for 7+ years I was told by the owner that they no longer wanted my business bc I simply questioned a portion of their work. There are much friendlier and cheaper options out there. Happily going elsewhere. read more

This place is the best there is. In a city that can often leave you feeling disconnected these guys have been just enough like your small town business that you feel well known and taken care of but also super professional and knowledgeable. These guys even caught something that the official Toyota mechanics were (perhaps) too lazy to diagnose. These guys give 100%. Won't ever need to findvanother mechanic if you go here! Fast service and great communicating! read more

David Goldsmith really thank you for taking care of my Volvo inspection today, you deserve your last name you truly are a Goldsmith and honest on top of it. Your knowledge expert and your dedicated staff made really the experience painless and cheap $40 when all other station I visited in Manhattan told me I will have to spent a few hundred dollars according to their computer reading. I tell you word of mouth is the best advertising and I will not keep my mouth shut when it comes to recommend a trustworthy Mechanic. You really did a mitsvoh with your knoweldge of cars and the DMV. Merci Pascal DiNoia The French American friend. read more

These guys are the best. They tell you what's wrong (and never exaggerate), what it will cost to fix it (always a fair price), how long it will take (and they're very fast) and then they deliver! Fixed, on budget, on time. Who could ask for more? Except they actually do more: they're cheerful, pleasant and as accommodating as any mechanic I've dealt with in 40 years. read more

Took my car here because of an issue with my wheel and they were straight to the point and confirmed what was wrong with the car. I really appreciated that they even picked up the car from up he block so I would not get a ticket and also provided recommendations. They were not pushy at all on the recommendations which I was used to at other shops and I am so happy I can finally say I have found a place that I feel I can trust. I will definitely look to them first for any car work read more