NYC Drivers: Essential Car Maintenance Schedule for City Driving
NYC drivers can follow this essential guide for maintaining their used cars, tailored for the unique challenges of city driving and local conditions.
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Verified Tire & Wheel Specialists in New York City
Tire & Wheel Repar in New York City
We found 104 verified auto repair shops in New York City, New York that specialize in tire & wheel.
Tire & Wheel Pricing & Information
Service Overview
Wheel alignment adjusts the angles of your wheels so they’re set to the manufacturer’s specifications, improving handling and preventing uneven tire wear.
Typical Costs
~$80-$120 for a standard 4-wheel alignment
National average benchmark
Can I DIY?
Not really. Alignment requires specialized equipment to measure and adjust wheel angles precisely.
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18 shopsBROOKLYN, NY
★ Overall sentiment: Mixed but generally positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Friendly, family-like staff and honest, trustworthy technicians
- Fair pricing reported by several customers
- Good paint/bodywork and competent handling of insurance claims (reviews referencing “36th St Collision” indicate solid paint and claims support)
- Several repeat/loyal customers report satisfactory repairs and service
Weaknesses (if any)
- Frequent complaints about long delays and slow turnaround times
- Recurring or unresolved issues after service; some customers had to return for follow-ups
- Occasional poor communication and unprofessional behavior reported
- Surprise or added charges in some cases
- A minority of reviews criticize repair quality or workmanship on specific jobs
36TH ST AUTO REPAIR
📍1201 39th Street, BROOKLYN, NY 11218, BROOKLYN, NY 11218
A trusted Brooklyn auto repair shop known for honest service, fair pricing, and a family-like atmosphere, with a strong focus on maintenance and a connection to quality bodywork.
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★ Overall sentiment: Negative
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Very few positive remarks are available in the current review set.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Distrust and accusations of dishonest behavior.
- Allegedly excessive or unreasonable pricing, including inflated catalytic converter and oil change quotes.
- Lack of pricing transparency and perceived upselling or billing discrepancies.
- Poor communication and unwillingness to admit fault for mistakes.
76TH STREET AUTO
📍7602 New Utrecht Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11214, BROOKLYN, NY 11214
Your local Brooklyn auto repair shop in Bensonhurst for general maintenance and vehicle services.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Honest, transparent, and fair pricing with no surprise charges
- Knowledgeable, professional, and friendly staff
- Efficient service and quick diagnosis
- High-quality workmanship, treating cars like their own
- Clean and well-organized shop
Weaknesses (if any)
- Occasional reports of crowding when busy, leading to potential delays in communication about vehicle readiness
770 Auto Service
📍1757 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11233, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Brooklyn's family-owned auto service, renowned for honest, expert repairs, comprehensive maintenance, and full auto body work.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Honesty and trustworthiness: customers consistently report upfront, transparent recommendations and that the shop avoids unnecessary repairs; Chris is frequently named for integrity.
- Clear explanations and communication: technicians explain problems and needed work in plain language so customers understand; Chris communicates procedures and pricing professionally.
- Quick, thorough, and efficient service: repairs are described as prompt, complete, and done in good time without cutting corners.
- Reasonable and fair prices.
Weaknesses (if any)
- One older review mentioned a bad experience with a new car where a piece was allegedly put in wrong.
- A recent low rating mentioned being called a racial slur.
89TH STREET AUTO
📍8901 4th Avenue, BROOKLYN, NY 11209, BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Bay Ridge's trusted, family-owned auto repair shop, providing honest estimates and efficient service since 1990.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive (during its operational period)
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Reasonable and fair pricing
- Efficient and prompt service
- Favorable customer sentiment
- Shop popularity (necessitating early arrival)
Weaknesses (if any)
- No specific weaknesses consistently reported for its active period were found in the provided summaries. Some general customer feedback for 'A & H Auto Repair' mentioned potential waiting times.
A&H AUTO REPAIR INC
📍8914 Ditmas Avenue, BROOKLYN, NY 11236, BROOKLYN, NY 11236
Formerly a popular Brooklyn auto repair shop known for fair pricing and efficient service, now permanently closed.
🔍 State InspectionOil ChangeBrake ServiceTire & Wheel
★ Overall sentiment: Not available
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- No specific recent positive reviews found for this business.
Weaknesses (if any)
- No specific recent negative reviews found for this business.
A&L AUTO REPAIR II
📍7519 18th Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11214, BROOKLYN, NY 11214
Reliable neighborhood auto repair shop in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, offering comprehensive general automotive services.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Great mechanics, according to reviews of the co-located BP gas station.
- A long-standing positive reputation in the area, with some customers having used their services for over 15 years.
Weaknesses (if any)
- A lack of recent, specific reviews for A&L Ocean Auto itself makes it difficult to assess current customer sentiment comprehensively.
A&L OCEAN AUTO
📍3010 Ocean Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11235, BROOKLYN, NY 11235
Sheepshead Bay's trusted auto repair shop at the BP gas station, known for skilled mechanics and reliable NY state inspections.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Friendly, personable, and professional service, with specific mention of helpful staff.
- Quick and efficient service, particularly for inspections and motorcycle issues.
- Fair and transparent pricing.
- Knowledgeable technicians who explain repairs clearly.
Weaknesses (if any)
- One isolated negative review alleges unprofessional and dishonest behavior, advising others to avoid the shop due to concerns about being ripped off.
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AAA ZONI BROS
📍361 56th St, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
AAA Zoni Bros. offers trusted, fair-priced auto and motorcycle repair and inspections in Brooklyn, backed by friendly, knowledgeable service.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Professional, patient, and knowledgeable staff (e.g., Batu, Ellen Song, Bruno, Joseph, Ameen, David, Mohammed, Thomas).
- Excellent customer service, making customers feel valued and providing a smooth, stress-free process.
- Helpful in finding the right car and fitting budgets.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Concerns about inflated repair pricing and unclear or questionable billing practices, with services sometimes costing double what was expected when not explicitly listed.
ACURA OF BROOKLYN
📍2751 Nostrand Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11210, BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Brooklyn's trusted Acura dealership and service center with factory-trained technicians, offering comprehensive maintenance and genuine parts.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed to Negative
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Some positive experiences reported with sales staff being professional, friendly, and helpful.
- Some customers noted a fast and hassle-free purchase process.
- Comprehensive service department staffed by certified technicians.
- Offers complimentary services like car washes, vacuums, and multi-point inspections with service appointments.
- Provides express oil change services.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Frequent and significant delays in vehicle repairs, with some cars held for weeks without resolution.
- Reports of failed diagnoses and unresolved mechanical issues post-service.
- Poor communication from the service department regarding repair status and timelines.
- Multiple serious complaints of fraud, deceptive pricing, and bait-and-switch tactics during vehicle sales.
- Charges document fees that reportedly exceed New York State's legal cap.
ADVANTAGE CHEVROLET
📍1575 86th Street, BROOKLYN, NY 11228, BROOKLYN, NY 11228
Brooklyn's GM-certified service center and Chevrolet dealership offering expert care for all GM brands and a wide selection of new and used vehicles.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Reliability and trust: customers consistently describe the shop as honest, fair, and trustworthy in diagnostics and estimates.
- Efficiency and turnaround: praised for quick, helpful service and timely repairs.
- Technical expertise: strong competence reported for both classic and newer vehicles; care for classic cars called out specifically.
- Staff and customer service: Javier and Paul are repeatedly named and praised for taking good care of customers and their cars.
Weaknesses (if any)
- None found in recent reviews for this specific business.
AL & SELWYN INC
📍3755 Nostrand Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11235, BROOKLYN, NY 11235
Brooklyn's trusted neighborhood auto repair shop, known for honest service, expert mechanics Paul and Javier, and specialized care for all vehicles, including classics.
🔍 State InspectionMaintenanceBrakes and Traction ControlTires
★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Praised for professionalism, efficiency, and honesty in repairs.
- Mechanics are considered helpful and trustworthy.
- Known for fair, transparent pricing with no upselling or games.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Intermittent concerns about customer-facing issues like communication and scheduling delays.
ALL STARS AUTO CARE
📍1111 Neptune Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11224, BROOKLYN, NY 11224
A trusted Coney Island neighborhood garage known for professional service, transparent pricing, and a strict no-upsell approach.
🔍 State InspectionOil ChangeBrake ServiceTire & Wheel
★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Knowledgeable, honest, and communicative mechanics
- Great customer service and polite, helpful staff
- Reasonable and fair pricing
- Quality of work and peace of mind
- Offers good deals like free tire rotations and plugs with tire purchase
Weaknesses (if any)
- No specific customer weaknesses were found.
ANGEL AUTO REPAIR
📍633 New York Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11203, BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Brooklyn's trusted neighborhood auto shop, known for knowledgeable mechanics, honest service, and fair pricing.
🔍 State InspectionOil ChangeBrake ServiceTire & Wheel
★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Professional and friendly sales staff, praised by some for easy and smooth purchase processes.
- Expert team of certified and Master Technicians providing thorough and efficient service.
- Prompt availability of loaner cars for some customers.
- Commitment to price matching or exceeding competitor quotes from authorized Audi dealers.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Reports of overcharging, unexpected costs, and issues with warranty repairs being denied.
- Poor or inconsistent communication regarding repairs, timelines, and vehicle status.
- Lengthy diagnosis and repair times, with some customers not being provided loaner vehicles during extended service periods.
- Instances of delayed registration, missed inspection findings, and unaddressed damage on purchased vehicles.
AUDI BROOKLYN
📍665 65th St, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Your premier Audi dealership and AAA Approved Service Center in Brooklyn, specializing in expert care for all Audi models, including electric e-trons.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Staff consistently praised for being professional, courteous, honest, helpful, and knowledgeable, with individual employees like Ameer R, Jarvis, Stanley, Lenny Udler, Moe, Binod, Ronald, Ozzy, and Ashley frequently mentioned by name.
- Customers often report a seamless, straightforward, and positive buying experience.
- Efficient service processes are noted, including beneficial text and video updates on vehicle status.
- The dealership features clean and well-maintained facilities, including a redecorated service department and comfortable waiting areas with amenities.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Significant on-site wait times are commonly reported for service appointments, with some customers experiencing waits up to 6.5 hours for tasks like flat tire replacement.
- Some customers express concern over being recommended expensive and potentially unnecessary additional services.
- There are instances of vehicles reportedly being damaged during service, with initial reluctance from the dealership to acknowledge the issue.
BAY RIDGE TOYOTA
📍6401 6th Avenue, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Brooklyn's trusted Toyota dealership, offering comprehensive service with factory-trained technicians, genuine parts, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Staff is professional, honest, and provides updates throughout the repair process (from initial data).
- Service is quick and efficient (from initial data).
- Praised for being helpful and making the repair experience easy for customers (from initial data).
- AAA reviews indicate a 5.0 rating based on 46 reviews, suggesting some customers have positive experiences.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Allegations of overcharging for towing and only accepting cash or Zelle without providing receipts.
- Multiple unresolved customer complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau.
- Some recent customers have labeled the business as scammers, predatory, unprofessional, and misleading.
BEN & NINO AUTO
📍2449 Coney Island Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11223, BROOKLYN, NY 11223
Brooklyn's full-service, ASE-certified auto repair and body shop, offering 24/7 towing and trusted service since 1982.
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★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Fast service and quick turnaround times, with some repairs completed promptly, even in the middle of the night.
- Knowledgeable, friendly, and professional staff, particularly Hassan and Imran, who provide clear explanations and honest pricing.
- Thorough inspections and quality repair work, with an emphasis on accuracy, especially for services like wheel alignment.
- Convenient operating hours, including working late and being open seven days a week for inspections.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Allegations of poor workmanship, with some customers reporting unresolved issues or having to return for additional services that should have been done initially.
- Concerns about overcharging or being upsold unnecessary services, with some repairs described as pricey.
- Instances of unprofessional handling of customers, including rudeness from the owner in one case.
- Some reviewers expressed distrust, alleging that the shop's workers were 'clueless' or engaged in 'scam' behavior.
BOBBYS AUTO REPAIR
📍634 Coney Island Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11218, BROOKLYN, NY 11218
Brooklyn's trusted auto repair specialists with ASE-certified mechanics, offering advanced diagnostics, fast service, and extended hours seven days a week for domestic and foreign vehicles.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Honest and fair pricing
- Excellent work and reliable repairs
- Great service, professional, and on time
- Don't upsell unnecessary repairs
Carlos Repairs @Ridge
📍264 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Brooklyn's trusted auto repair shop with over 35 years of experience, known for honest service, certified mechanics, and comprehensive care for all car brands in the Park Slope area.
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2 shopsNEW YORK, NY
★ Overall sentiment: Not enough data
No specific customer reviews or ratings were found for 786 RM AUTO CENTER at this precise location (232 West 145th Street, New York, NY 10039) in the search results.
786 RM AUTO CENTER
📍232 West 145TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10039, NEW YORK, NY 10039
Your convenient 24/7 auto repair shop for essential car care within a Shell station in Harlem, New York.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Friendly, professional, and fast service
- Highly praised team led by Gustavo
- Affordable, honest, and reasonable pricing
- Excellent workmanship with cars returned running "good as new"
Weaknesses
- One report of passive-aggressive communication regarding diagnostic transparency
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Broadway Automotive
📍4519 Broadway, New York, NY 10040, New York, NY 10040
Manhattan's trusted full-service garage known for fast turnarounds, honest pricing, and expert diagnostic care under the leadership of Gustavo and his team.
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3 shopsSTATEN ISLAND, NY
★ Overall sentiment: Mixed
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Commendations for helpful and competent service from staff members, with specific positive mentions of an employee named Jimmy and the mechanics.
Weaknesses (if any)
- Reports of unexpected or poorly explained charges on bills.
- Multiple customers have raised concerns about surcharges being added to debit card transactions.
A1 AMOCO AUTO CENTER
📍2071 Victory Blvd, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Staten Island's long-standing automotive center offering comprehensive maintenance, tire services, NY state inspections, and convenient gas and diesel.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Professionalism and courteous staff
- Efficient and fast service, often completing jobs quicker than expected
- Knowledgeable technicians who explain work thoroughly
- Honest pricing and trustworthy service
- Excellent work quality and cars running perfectly after service
- Accommodating with appointments and walk-ins
Weaknesses (if any)
- Isolated comments mentioning perceived attempts to find additional unnecessary repairs
- One review alleging being ripped off for new tires and inspection
ALL TIRE & SERVICE
📍2425 Richmond Rd, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
Staten Island's long-standing family-owned auto shop, certified by ASE and AAA, known for expert tire services and comprehensive automotive repair.
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★ Overall sentiment: Positive
Strengths (frequent customer comments)
- Fast, friendly, and honest service.
- Prompt and courteous staff.
- Knowledgeable with upfront and fair pricing.
- Long-time owner provides personal attention.
Weaknesses (if any)
- None apparent in the provided reviews.
ANNADALE SERVICE
📍5105 Amboy Rd, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
Staten Island's trusted neighborhood auto repair shop, providing decades of honest service, upfront pricing, and personal attention for all automotive needs.
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