Auto repair service near Chalmette, LA

All Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care centers abide by Cottman's complete service philosophy, which calls for your vehicle to be repaired properly the first time, so that you don't have to lose either time or money. Cottman's Service Philosophy is the reason why millions of customers have trusted us to repair their vehicle's transmissions over the past five decades. You see, at Cottman, we know you have more important things to worry about than your car. Cottman will never compromise its standards just to make a vehicle "superficially drivable." We will never perform a low quality service that would result in increased costs, inconvenience, and possible hazardous driving conditions for our customers.

I don't doubt the mechanic. He answered all questions honestly and competently. I was shopping around and asked another shop specializing in German cars and he gave me the book hours. This was reasonably within limit of what the mechanic of German Auto stated. But when it was time for the bill, I find that the man hour billed was on the very high extreme of what the book hour stated. And when I asked him about this "pipe rerouting" that the mechanic told me was just lifting a series of pipe higher because it was scraping the concrete, he said he had "forgotten" that the mechanic had reduced the hour needed. Really? from 1.6 hrs to 1.0 hr to lift a few tubes a few inches higher? This is also not "rerouting" as he told me over the phone. The owner after I caught this, quickly told his secretary that he was going to take an early lunch. I can tell you that this is the LAST time anyone I know will be bringing a car to this shop. Its not because of the mechanic. He was actually the reason why I was fine w/ leaving my car there initially. The owner is untrustworthy, and if my car wasn't already worked when I started dealing w/ this owner, I would've switched shop immediately.

I need a new timing belt replaced on my car , mr.roberto came out then next day and got my vehicle up and running! Place a new timing belt within 2 hours . HE FAST , FRIENDLY , & is REASONABLE WITH HOS PRICES ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RIQ AUTO REPAIR! My new mechanic

Great service! Knowledgeable owner/mechanic. Did exactly what he said he would do. Diagnosed the problems and offered a strategy that would avoid unnecessary work and expense. Final costs were less than quoted. Will definitely recommend. David Kirby

Always said I wanted to write a review when I'm satisfied.. This shop was the best price and easiest to work with. They told me how much and how long and it cost and took the amount of time they said. Never rude always very nice. Been coming here for 12yrs and always have been up front with me. Wanted to say thanks to Welch and Son Automotive!!

Cedric is the most knowledgeable vintage auto specialist in New Orleans - hands down. I listed the service above, but he has helped immeasurably with several issues that arose after I purchased a vintage Mercedes auto.

Jimmy is the owner, his father was Jerry since has passed..Has been in VW repair business for over 40 years....He was a pleasure to deal with, and an expert mechanic on vintage VW's! Honest, and trustworthy...Replaced shorted harness, headlamp switch, fuse buss bar, with OEM Volkswagon parts! In addition, replaced a leaking gasket exhaust gasket...Job took about a day to complete, and final price was very reasonable. Jimmy is a good guy!