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717 AUTO SERVICE

Auto Repair in STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304

Maintenance

About This Shop

a mixed-reviewed autoshop with recurring customer-service and pricing complaints but isolated praise for mechanic George in STATEN ISLAND, NY

💬Customer Review Summary

Mixed customer feedback. Key points from the latest and prior reviews consolidated:

Positive reports: Several customers specifically praise mechanic George for honesty and dependable repairs.

Recurring negatives:

Customer service concerns: multiple customers describe staff as rude, dismissive, or unhelpful; some report unprofessional behavior after service.

Oil-change issues: several customers say vehicles developed smoke, leaks, or an unpleasant odor after an oil change.

Pricing complaints: multiple customers allege overcharging — one cited paying about $265 for a part they later found elsewhere for roughly $35 (with a lifetime warranty).

Overall tone: reviews are mixed but show a pattern of repeated customer-service and pricing complaints alongside isolated positive experiences with a particular mechanic.

Individual Reviews

After an oil change, the car smelled of smoke; upon noticing a leak, contacted the shop but found the staff unhelpful and rude. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

Business overcharged $265 for a car part that was available elsewhere for $35 with a lifetime warranty. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

After an oil change, the car smelled like someone had been smoking in it; called to report a leak and staff were rude and unhelpful. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

After an oil change, strong smoke odor; upon discovering a leak, staff were dismissive and rude when contacted. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

Manager charged $265 for a part that was available for $35 with a lifetime warranty; expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

Frustrated about being charged $265 for a car part later found to be available for $35 with a lifetime warranty; felt overcharged. — Dec 15, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Source

 

Commends George, the mechanic, for honesty and reliability; expresses trust in him for vehicle repairs. — Dec 15, 2025 — MapQuest — Source

 

Negative experience during an oil change: reported unpleasant odor in car and unprofessional staff behavior. — Dec 15, 2025 — MapQuest — Source

 

717 Richmond Road, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304

STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304

Owner

HIRA BASHIR

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State Inspection

This auto shop offers NY state inspection. Facility #7124598

Specialties

Maintenance

Amenities & Features

None

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