“I brought my car in thinking I had a transmission issue, and they checked it out quickly and thoroughly. Turns out, I didn’t need any work done — and they were completely honest about that. No upselling, no scare tactics, just straight answers and professionalism. They were quick, reliable, and clearly put integrity over profit. That kind of honesty is rare in auto repair, and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back if I ever do need work.”
“Lonnie's is great. This time it was to fix a floppy manual shifter in an old subaru. I have been going to them for many years since they merged with Jim Hawkins Autocare, where i had going for decades, and where Lonnie used to work my old beetle. My only complaint is the accumulation of cars around the garage sometimes makes it a challenge to find a place to park the car I am bringing in for service. Also access is much easier now since they have unofficially, via a new hotel parking lot, extended Wortham Street straight all the way to Cole Mill Road.. It does not show up on Google maps or satellite image yet.”
“By far the most honest, friendly tire and all around service shop in Durham. Family owned and operated. Great value! They do not try to sell you anything you don't need. I got four new tires, front alignment and brakes replaced. All of this cost me less than only four tires at Costco and Costco does not do alignments.”
“George has taken care of my car for over 15 years. As a woman with minimal car knowledge, I appreciate how he explains things to me and offers options for me to consider. He has also been very fair in his pricing…often cheaper than what I was quoted at the dealership. He has also told me NOT to spend money on certain things that I have considered! Bottom line… I know he will help me when I need it!”
“My check engine light turned on and off several times so I took the car in. They checked everything, found no problem, charged me nothing. And the light is no longer coming on. Good guys.”
“One of the most honest and competent shops I’ve ever been to. Service is quality and Spencer and the team make you feel super comfortable explaining all aspects of repair. Would recommend highly.”
“I've been taking my vehicles here for years and have never been disappointed. From normal maintenance to oddball things like a locked up transmission there's nothing they can't handle.”
“Wonderfully fast and fairly priced oil change and inspection. I just came as a drop-in on a Tuesday morning and was out the door with both services completed and just about 30 or 40 minutes.”
“Keiths Automotive Nothing short of "top notch" Customer service spectacular and quality of workmanship phenomenal with extremely fair pricing. Wayne was our life line for getting the repair done long distance. Truck transfercase blew up and we live in Maryland. Coordinated all repairs by phone. Felt like they were located right next door. All this work completed in a crunch, right before the holidays”
“Found this place from Reddit and TikTok. Both social media posts had great comments about the service and they didn’t lie. 10/10 and I haven’t taken my car yet! Mary was super helpful and gave me genuine advice. No matter the cost, I look forward to the peace of mind knowing I’m dealing with honest mechanics. Thank you!”
“iMotors helped me financed a nice SUV for my lady. My woman, my 1 year old daughter and I love it so much. Great vehicle, it’s in very good shape. Stayed in touch trying to help us finance it at a good rate considering our credit score was decent not great. If you see a vehicle at iMotors that you’ve been looking for. Look no further, iMotors will hook you up and have you driving it in no time.”
“Recommend by another mechanic for exhaust work. Took 2 cars there. Work cost less than they estimated because once they got to it, they found the problems weren't as bad as they first thought. Did good work too.”
“We bought my wife’s 18 Q7 from Jason on 9/20/25. This was an out of state transaction, New York to NC. My wife wanted a certain spec Q7 and a southern car. Durham’s Auto Mart had one of only 3 within a 500 mile radius. Jason was exceptional at handling all the logistics on the vehicle sale end. We chatted over the phone, nailed out some details and I made a deposit on the spot, arranged a pick up date, I flew out, took an uber, and met Jason. Incredibly nice guy, an Augusta fan, and a new father at the time. Signed paperwork, took the keys and bid me farewell. I’d recommend him to anyone. Very pleased with the process and my wife loves the vehicle. Until next time Jason, cheers!”
“This place was great! I was skeptical because I was a woman and I wasn't sure if they would take advantage of me but they didn't. They quoted me a fair price, answered all of my questions and were finished in a timely manner.”
“This shop is on point! They found a lot of underlying safety issues of my truck that I was not aware of. Which could had potentially led to an accident. They were honest, prompt, and reasonably priced for the amount of work they had to do. If they find something that’s a major wrong with your vehicle they will let you know! My 24 year old truck now runs and drives like a brand new one again. Shoutout to Sammy, Travis, and the entire team involved. I definitely highly recommend this place to anyone needing any light or major repairs done to their vehicle.”
“They took care of my car with love and respect.My service tech randall did a great job.Guided me through it step by step. My front end looks beautiful.Thank you caliber collision”
“It’s a place full of kind people and great service! They are willing to help and don’t just think about the money you can spend, but about providing quality service! They checked my tires because a light came on in my dashboard; there was nothing wrong, they just managed to turn it off and told me I didn’t owe anything.”
“I’ve been coming to JT tire for 5-6 years and cannot express how great this place is. It’s a first come first serve shop that is as honest as can be. Another tire company said I needed all 4 tires replaced and I showed up to JT and they said we should just replace the one which saved me hundreds of dollars. Happy to support a local business in Durham and recommend to all of my friends!”
“Great ? service, got us in and out in 20 minutes. Nail in tire, took it out and plugged it. Very reasonable price, $10.. Back on the road. From NJ in 2023 Honda Accorx.”
“I have worked with Pete’s Garage for years. I really appreciate how communicative and upfront they are about the timeline for servicing your car, and what your car will need. They send an assessment with everything they find, including pictures, then hop on a call to discuss what needs to happen, then send over an itemized digital list that allows you to accept or refuse the work that needs to be done. I always feel super informed throughout, and Bryan always answers my questions thoroughly and honestly. It is the best experience I have ever had working with a mechanic.
I had Pete’s recommended to me by a local friend, and I recommend them to anyone who asks.”
“The guys in this shop are absolutely phenomenal! I've had several things done to my vehicle and they ALWAYS exceed my expectations and NEVER try to upsell me. I trust them 100% and recommend them to anyone who is looking for reasonable prices, professionalism, expert work, and trustworthiness. I know it's difficult to find a mechanic who has integrity and can be trusted, but I've found them. Thanks guys!”
“I'd been working with another shop about an ongoing issue with my F250 truck. The shop was doing a good job but still having issues getting down to the crux of the issue. They suggested Mangum Truck and Auto because of their expertise in work trucks and trailers. I brought my horse trailer and truck to them and they were very thorough and solved my issue. They even had me come drive with them to verify what issue I was having and what I was feeling the truck and trailer do. I would highly recommend them as it's great to have my truck working properly again! Thank you Mangum! I will definitely return for trailer or truck issues and maintenance in the future!”
“Jerrold is fantastic. He explains exactly what's wrong with your car in terms you can understand and tells you which repairs can wait and which need to be done asap. I can't recommend his shop highly enough.”
“I had a brake pad making a horrible squealing nose after running off the road yesterday. Took it over here as they were closest and the mechanic came out and looked at it. There was a bit of gravel stuck in the shoe causing the ruckus and it was dislodged on a test drive. He found a couple of more pieces that were threatening to fall in and made sure everything was mechanically sound. In and out in 10 minutes and no charge! That's more than enough these daysb to win a customer. I'll definitely be back here when I need service in the future. Thanks so much!”
“British 4x4 was incredible to work with!
Brought my BMW in for a tire sensor issue.
British 4x4 diagnosed and repaired my BMW in just one day, even managing to get the needed parts the very same afternoon. Their communication was excellent throughout the entire process, keeping me fully informed and confident in the work being done. On top of that, it was a great price for such fast, high-quality service. Truly outstanding shop—highly recommend!”
“Great guy, super nice. Inspected our vehicle quickly and didn't overcharge. Took under 10 minutes and had a lovely indoor seating space that was super warm during the winter. Crowded parking lot, so somewhat hard to get in, but everything else is wonderful!”
“I was looking for a place for maintenance close to my home and Blalock was recommended to me on Nextdoor. They were extremely accommodating and were super easy to work with. I recommend and will be using again in the future.”
“Excellent service, workers were polite and professional. They were very helpful in diagnosing the issues with my car. Biggest issue is that they tend to be busy, had to wait several days to get my car looked at and repaired.”
“Always good advice and products. Good prices, great hospitality. If you need something they don't have they can generally get them promptly. Mostly a race shop, but still carry a descent selection of older vehicle parts. Love all those guys!”
“Super quick service for state emissions inspection. Arrived at 830, done by 9. They don’t do appointments but rather first come, first serve. They gave me a quote for an issue they found but they didn’t push it on me. I’ll be coming here again for sure!”