Auto repair service near Erie, PA

Great place to have your vehicle repaired!

I was there for my PA State inspection today. Their business practice hasn't changed in the many years I've been going there. They only do the work that is required. I trust Karen and Mark since they don't use gimmicks or promotions to get you in then try to convince you to have unnecessary work done like some of the chains are noted for. While waiting for my inspection to be completed they treated other customers that came in or called with the same honest attitude. I worked and lived in Erie all of my life and will continue to do business there with all of my vehicles. They are local honest people that don't have to meet quotas of the major chains, so you only pay for what you really need.

I was there for my PA State inspection today. Their business practice hasn't changed in the many years I've been going there. They only do the work that is required. I trust Karen and Mark since they don't use gimmicks or promotions to get you in then try to convince you to have unnecessary work done like some of the chains are noted for. While waiting for my inspection to be completed they treated other customers that came in or called with the same honest attitude. I worked and lived in Erie all of my life and will continue to do business there with all of my vehicles. They are local honest people that don't have to meet quotas of the major chains, so you only pay for what you really need.

I purchased a 2002 Saturn LS from Bob, and I had that car for 5 and a half years until it finally quit. Very happy- Bob's a retired cop, so I knew I could trust him. But Bob sold the property, and moved down to East 12th St. He still sells cars, but no more mechanic work. If you need a reliable vehicle without the high pressure song and dance, Bob's is the place to go!

Do not buy from these people they do not have a license to operate a business and offer Illegal buy here pay here service they are under investigation by the state police I purchased a vehicle that is 100% unsafe they lied to make the sale the frame is so rotted that the engine is about to fall out I could not see it until I put it on a lift the day after purchase now they are trying everything to get me not to sue them but a last I have filed suit with one of the best law firms in the state make sure to take any car to get looked at before buying from them!

In April 2010 Bomar indicated that my 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier needed to have its exhaust system replaced. I agreed to let them repair my car. The cost of the exhaust system replacement was approximately $1,000. Approximately 2 years later when I brought my car to Bomar for inspection, it indicated that I needed my muffler replaced. I was surprised by this since it was 'supposedly' replaced 2 years before. However, I allowed them to replace it. In November 2012 (6 months after the muffler was replaced and my car was inspected), the muffler separated from the exhaust pipe in front of it. The pipe was rusted through to the point that it is hard to believe that it passed inspection 6 months prior. I allowed them to replace it at a cost of $200. In January 2013, I heard a loud noise in the front of my exhaust. At this point I took it to Chevrolet Vehicle Repair. Chevrolet indicated that the front of the exhaust (including the catalytic converter) needed replaced and that the original parts were still on the car. That is, Bomar never replaced them. Chevrolet replaced them at a cost of $900. You hear about nickel and dime mechanics ripping people off because they don't know how to repair something but this is the first time I ever heard of a mechanic charging for replacing parts that they didn't actually replace. The sad part is I really have no recourse other than to report them to the Better Business Bureau. After all, I can't prove they didn't do the work. My advice - STAY FAR AWAY FROM BOMAR

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.

Had my transmission rebuilt here. (All new parts they said) Went bad within a 2 month period. I took it back to have them repair what they had done. I therefore should not pay for something that was never properly done in the first place. I was told I needed to pay another $1000. When the initial new transmission was $2500. They "fixed" the problem for me or so I thought. Another 2 months goes by and it goes bad again. I now have taken it elsewhere and they said that the transmission that was put in with all new parts by Bonantis is garbage and has to be completely rebuilt again costing me another $1800. I will never recommend them to anyone and will try to spread the word about how they treated me. When I told my most recent mechanic about this he laughed because it's not the first time this has happened.

Know John for nearly ten years.He has always been fair,reasonable and reliable. After my recent mishap I had the car towed to his shop and ,beside some other stuff,he did some engine work.I swear the car runs as smooth as new. moral of my rating:"when you find a mechanic you can trust stick with him".