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February 2024 by Steven Haufe
Charlie and his team are top notch mechanics. They rebuilt a 53’ flathead six for my 47 wd15 dodge; installed it, re-wired/did a 12v conversion and fixed the brakes on my truck. From start to finish Charlie was in constant communication whenever he found an issue and presented different options on how they could handle it depending on my budget. My truck runs better than it ever did.I had called several places before settling on Thomas Engine as Charlie was the only one willing to complete the entire job vs doing just an engine rebuild. Most places I called either gave me a quote but really didn’t want to take on the job due to the engines age or they just never called back. The work at Thomas Engine is fantastic and if you use them you will completely satisfied with the result.
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November 2023 by Nick S.
Terrible service did a rebuild on a motor for me and it skipped timing again the same way it did a year ago if you have anything nice don't bring it here they only know how to do push rod motors and work that doesn't require skilled still haven't called me back about my "warranty"also car took 9 months to rebuild when he told me 3, ordered wrong parts multiple times doesn't return your call and gets nasty with you when you show up at the shop looking for answers.
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September 2023 by Robert K.
thomas auto service machine shop/aka thomas engine rebuild, address is 201d brook ave, deer park ny 11729 mgr name is charley, is the most dishonest crooked auto repair shop i have ever encountered. they promised me they would rebuild my engine (a flat head 8 cylinder) within a few months from june 20 2022. despite dozens of visits to their shop over the next 12 months, they still hadnt finished the job. finally 15 months later they still didnt finish the job and i had to call the police for thomas rebuild to release my car. i had already paid thomas engine $3500.00 cash in june 2022 and in by mid july i had delivered all the parts i specialy ordered and paid for myself. i made a police report and now i hired a lawyer to sue them. i am a disabled 71 yr old man and now i am forced to sue thomas engine. when charley at thomas engine realized his was going to get sued, he hired a process server to tell me my car and engine were going to be auctioned off within weeks if i didnt pay him $22,000! i would never suggest anyone go to thomas engine!! beware beware i saw other customers of theirs publish warnings about thomas engines very poor and dishonest services and regettabley they are all true. beware beware of thomad engine auto service!!
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August 2023 by Elizabeth Kearley
excellent work
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February 2022 by Darren Davis
Thomas Auto Engine Rebuilders helped me out after my newly purchased 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 arrived in NY after breaking down in Canada -- all after allegedly getting a clean bill of health up there to drive it. Charlie and his team got the car running, and diagnosed problems with the Choke, fuel system and a Valve cover gasket that made her operational again. He explained everything he was doing and more importantly WHY he was doing it. With his old-school and classic car knowledge he will be my go-to for this car from here on out. Grateful for his talents and the talent of his team.
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January 2022 by Darren D.
Thomas Auto Engine Rebuilders helped me out after my newly purchased 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 arrived in NY after breaking down in Canada -- all after allegedly getting a clean bill of health up there to drive it. Charlie and his team got the car running, and diagnosed problems with the Choke, fuel system and a Valve cover gasket that made her operational again. He explained everything he was doing and more importantly WHY he was doing it. With his old-school and classic car knowledge he will be my go-to for this car from here on out. Grateful for his talents and the talent of his team.
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January 2022 by M Iannucci
Before I met Charlie I was at 2 to mechanic shops they said they could fix my car they told me 2 different answers, I was so frustrated then I called Thomas machine. He was really booked up but he fit me in....For all the single women out there please use Charlie he is honest and if its your only car he will help to get it fixed right away. He took my car and told me with in a hr it's theAlternator it was done the next day my car is a 1985 Volvo it runs beautiful Thankyou Charlie and your staff!He is my new favorite person to fix my car and to all you guys out therHe fix fixes classical carsAnd rebuild enginesThank you CharlieI'm so glad we met
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June 2021 by John Chiappardi
I own a 1951 Willys Wagon that was in need of an engine rebuild, Charlie and his team did an outstanding job of sourcing the parts and doing the rebuild. In addition they re-wired the entire vehicle and recently did the king pins, replaced the steering box and rear leaf springs. They are excellent mechanics and fair businessmen
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January 2021 by Robert Sharkey
Great place
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May 2020 by Carlos Quinones
Excellent service with very knowledgeable people.
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May 2020 by Zach
Charlie had my 2003 boat for four months and charged me for a freshly rebuilt 454 marine motor. He removed our Freshwater cooled OEM 350 MAG MPI engine and installed a used mid 1990’s carb saltwater cooled motor with a fresh coat of paint without disclosing any of this to me prior to installing it. When job was “completed” I had the boat hauled to the water and immediately experienced an overheating issue. Took it to local marine mechanic who took one look and told me there was no way the motor was rebuilt due to its condition and apparent old gaskets which could be seen from the engine top. $2000 later the overheat issue was fixed and the boat was back on the water. As far as I’m concerned, Charlie is a con artist and thief who doesn’t stand behind his work whatsoever. Avoid at all costs! I am not a mechanic and was promised the world and taken for a ride.
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April 2020 by genie Man
I gave my car to Thomas to work on and a shop before took money from me and didnt do the work at all.
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February 2020 by Gregory Konig
If you are looking for honesty, experience and great service, then look no further, Thomas Auto Engine Rebuilders is your place. Charlie and staff are the ones to go to with any Auto issue. Everything is explained in detail no run around service and all your worries that other mechanics might leave you with are out the door at this shop. Had my truck serviced there and I must say that I could not have been more satisfied. Charlie the owner is a stand up guy and a pleasure to do business with. He will be my go to mechanic for sure and should be yours too. Thank You Thomas Auto Engine Rebuilders for restoring my confidence in auto mechanic service. Appreciate you all for sure, my truck runs like new!!
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February 2020 by John C.
Struggled long and hard to find honest skilled craftsmen to work on my 1951 Willys Overland Wagon ...I was referred to Charlie and his team by another vintage car collector and was blown away by the level of skill these men have. If your looking for old school knowledge, ability and honesty then this is the shop you need to visit. I had taken my Wagon to a few other shops only to have Charlie and his team re-do the shoddy work done by these other shops...they rebuilt my engine from the ground up, re-wired the entire vehicle ...and I can't say enough about how pleased I am. This is a vehicle that was featured on the TV series American Pickers (it was bought by Mike Wolfe and I wound up with it as I work on the show) so I only wanted the best craftsmen I could find to work on it ....thanks again to Charlie, Mike, Bob and Ricky ...great group of guys ....
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October 2019 by Russell w
Went there looking for help and received the best customer service from every one worked there.Thanks Charlie.Russell (Harley Davidson)
