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3RD AVE AUTO REPAIR

Auto Repair in BROOKLYN, NY 11215

πŸ’¬Customer Review Summary

Mixed customer feedback. Positive reports highlight competent, knowledgeable mechanics; helpful, customer-focused staff; generally fair prices; and quick turnaround on repairs. Negative reports cite instances of unsafe or poor-quality work, misdiagnoses or incomplete fixes, and concerns about overcharging or lack of transparency on costs. Overall impressions are splitβ€”many customers praise service and value, while a notable minority report trust and safety issues.

Individual Reviews

Received standard-priced oil change and battery installation; manager customer-focused and mechanic competent; reviewer may return. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” loc8nearme.com β€” Source

 

Battery replaced but new battery failed; shop charged additional fees for 'new problems' that another mechanic later confirmed did not exist. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” reviews.birdeye.com β€” Source

 

Long-time customer praised quality work at excellent prices; highlighted Nazim's thorough explanations and quick turnaround times. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” loc8nearme.com β€” Source

 

Dissatisfied; stated shop pretended to fix issues or was incompetent and sought another professional opinion. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” reviews.birdeye.com β€” Source

 

Commended Patrick and the professional staff for their service. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” loc8nearme.com β€” Source

 

After an oil change, the shop left the oil cap off, which nearly caused a serious incident. β€” Dec 15, 2025 β€” reviews.birdeye.com β€” Source

 

538 3RD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215

BROOKLYN, NY 11215

Owner

PHYLLIS A DSOUZA

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State Inspection

This auto shop offers NY state inspection. Facility #7127414

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