Brake repair service near Middlesex, NC

My, how times have changed. I've gone to Strickland Muffler since 1983, because they were regarded (by mechanics) as doing the best alignments. After moving out of state and recently returning. I drove from Raleigh to Louisburg to have my car done. There were now new people working there. (I assumed they were the owners sons) I arrived at 8AM, and the manager said that his alignment man wasn't there yet. He arrived 45 minutes late. He told me that I needed tie rods and recommended that I get new tires first. He offered to sell me a set. I said that I preferred to get my tires at Sam's Club. He told me to come back afterwards, and he would do my alignment. I returned at 11:00AM and he's on the computer, and said "I can't get you now, we're about to go to lunch". I said "OK, what time should I return?". He said "at 1:30 PM". I thought OK? .... I can find something to do until then. Then, just as I was pulling out of the driveway, he came up to my car and says "look, it's hot today... and I don't like working on hot days like this ..... can you come back in the morning?" I said "fine!?...I'll come back tomorrow". When I arrived early the next morning, the manager (who witnessed everything) saw me and went into the office. After about 10 minutes, I go into the office to see what's taking so long, only to find both of them on their computers. The other mechanic looks up at me and said "can I help you?". I said "I've come back for the alignment". He gets a look on his face and says OK. He THEN orders the parts needed. The parts arrived 20 minutes later, he put my car on the lift, then dropped it back down and backed my car out onto the street. He proceeds to walk past me (never so much as turning his head in my direction) saying "you need to find somewhere else to get your alignment.... I don't have the right parts and we can't do that type of alignment here". WHAT !!! I was beyond ticked! I still remember the original owner, he was a stand up g

Gary repaired my Toyota Camry CEL. He worked with my extended warranty company and was a pleasure to deal with. I'll be back for service for sure.

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.

One of the last real Service Stations in the world. They will actually pump your gas! Even if you're filling up with the less expensive self-service gas they offer to check your oil and tires. I've been using this station for tire repair, batteries, oil changes, gasoline for 25 years or so. They are always efficient, prompt, and honest. -Stephen Hulme

Our daughter is a student at NCSU and her car would not start ... We thought we would try a mobile mechanic instead of dealing with towing and repair at dealer. My daughter said they were extremely nice and replaced starter for less than estimate. Would highly recommend !!

I would like to post a big thank you to the wonderful folks at Raleigh Autocare - Trish, Brian, Kathy, Mike and Tim! You do fantastic work and I have been a grateful customer for many years now. You recently worked on my 2006 Honda and it is driving great now! Katherine Levesque Raleigh, NC

My check engine light came on in my 2006 Kia Spectra. I had the codes looked at, and I was told that I needed to take my vehicle to a transmission expert. I took my vehicle to Affordable Transmission and Auto Repair on Capital Blvd in Raleigh. My car was repaired that week at a much less price than anticipated. I just want to thank Eddie for a job well done and for his honesty. If you are looking for honest and reliable mechanic I recommend that this is the place to bring your vehicle.

First time customer - I took my Chrysler 300 in for brake noise and was told I needed new calipers, rotors and fluid. They seemed nice, and told me I also needed new lug nuts because the last garage had put them on too tight. After $1,100 I picked up the car after hours and it still made wheel noise, only this time a bump bump bump sound. I had to take the car out of town the next day. While in VA I stopped for gas and to check out the increased noise. The tire was loose. I had the car towed to a different garage and they told me the lug nuts had not been tightened and the brake line was not properly connected. I called A&J to explain and sent them a copy of the invoice with photos from the other shop. The person on the phone said he'd let the owner know. Since then (one week) I've reached out and have heard nothing. No discussion, no offer to help, no apology. I would not recommend this place to anyone.