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Top Brake shops in Valparaiso, United States
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Heinold & Feller Tire & Lawn Equipment
Midas
Valpo Muffler and Auto Service LTD
Central Auto Repair Shop LLC
Certified Auto and Transmission
Reviews
great shop and the tow truck driveway awesome
Fixed my car on such short notice and did such a great job!! Would recommend to anyone.
I came to them for a replacement transmission. They did a great job and were very understanding and responsive to my needs. I appreciate the great customer service and my vehicle, which I thought was about ready to be toast, runs and drives great now! I highly recommend!
Repaired my car from a small accident with a deer. Car looks as good as new. I would highly recommend them. And they are super quick on repair. Had it back to me in a week. Great job
Not only were they patient, they assisted me with financing when I found out the problem was considerably worse than I had imagined. My car runs better than when I bought it now and I will be taking this and any future cars I own to Midas.
I needed some brake and muffler work on my "summer fun" vehicle ('95 Jeep Wrangler). I read good reviews on Google, so opted to make an appointment at Midas. The online appointment process was super easy, I did it late at night and by 7:30 the next morning I received a text message confirming my appointment time. Gary seemed to be the shop manager, and he was fantastic and very personable. He kept me updated via phone as the necessary work unfolded. He also understood how summer fun vehicles and budgets work and he didn't pressure me into spending all my money at once. He suggested that one of the repairs could wait until next spring! I appreciate that sort of honesty and no-pressure experience!
Roughly 2 years ago I needed a transmission rebuild performed on my truck, the shop I wanted to perform this task was a month behind so I read some reviews and decided on this place. After this place rebuilt the trans, I drove it around for roughly 20 miles and headed for home to park it for the night and was barely able to make it there. After parking it in the garage, I went for something to eat and came back into the garage with Trans Fluid everywhere under the vehicle. Moral of the story, do your "Due Diligence" on anything you do in life. There are "SCAMMERS" just waiting to take your hard earned money at every turn.......
Was helped by Gary and Brandon in customer service. They are very nice people. Went in thinking I needed new brakes and possibly other things. They were honest and let me know I just needed a new lug nut that was loose. And got a tire rotation. They spoke with me the whole time and were very nice. I am a happy customer. Really recommend this place.
Amazing customer service! Every single time I go there they greet me and are quick to help with anything. Aaron and John are amazing and so helpful! Best of the best!
-Ivan Jara
-Ivan Jara
I don’t care what I go here for these guys go above and beyond. They always help me with beating any competitors price. All the service reps are great in particular Adam. I’ve had a dozen or more cars here and never had any issue after service was completed.
I trust Heinold & Feller to discuss with me the work that my car truly needs or can wait if I want to budget for the repairs. They are always personal and friendly. Thank you for taking care of my vehicles for over 15 years!
Gary will take care of you! Very honest and very fair pricing. Moved to valpo last year and plan on staying and this will be the go to for our family vehicles. 10/10 recommend !!!!!
Always great service and prices. Highly recommended. They are honest and explain everything.
The prices are very reasonable, I was able to get in and out rather quickly and shop manager Gary has some of the best customer service I have ever experienced!! Wonderful shop and I will be back! Thank you.
Joe and his crew of highly trained mechanics will get you to where you’re going quickly and safely. My boyfriend and I have been to Joe for multiple repairs on our vehicles and it’s been an awesome experience. He gives honest quotes and amazing work. I would recommend anyone to take their repairs to him.
I call to mention the work they did on Monday my car didn’t sound right. It had a muffler sound they were so nice and understanding they said bring in I took it back yesterday 6/8/23 in the morning without any problem they look at it and mix the problem quickly… what I like the most how professionally they are and very nice to each guest that came in..The place looks great and they also have beverage to offer while you wait.. I left very satisfied with the service they provided at this visit thank you
I brought a new Ferris 500 series,52 inch deck and i have no idea how i ever lived without it,best mower ive ever owned and will never have anything but a ferris zero turn, mower. I had a great experience shopping i told the salesman what i had to mow and he knew exactly what i needed. Great customer service ,i would higly recommend buying a mower from them,when the mower was delivered the young man was so kind helped me feel comfortable on the mower before he left,
I'm very happy with the whole experience!!!
I'm very happy with the whole experience!!!
As a previous loyal customer, I had a not so well experience and am not sure if I will return. I bought my tires online and wanted them balanced and put on my car. I asked to keep my two rear tires after the new ones were put on as I wanted them. I also requested they put black inside balancing weights. So, my car gets done with 3 tires with black weights and 1 white weight. Remember I just paid $190 for this where other tire shops are cheaper. My rear tires I requested to keep are not in the car either. Thankfully, they fix it the weights. I then leave, only to find out my locking lug nut key is not in my car and instead back at their shop. I have to turn around 15 minutes to go back and get it. Just an unprofessional visit and very unexpected experience. I would also make sure you get a quote 100% before you use them because I was shocked with the $190 for 4 tire balances and weights, like come on...
Charge 145 diagnostic fee that does not come off if work is done there 1st, 2nd 100% guaranteed that check engine light would go off after 2400 more in work was done. Well light came right back oops sorry. But to add insult to injury one of the jobs was to replace valve cover because the egr valve is built into it okay 500 for that it never leaked oil prior, one week later low oil light i rush to my daughters house no oil on dip stick, oil all over right side after about 5 minutes I checked cover bolts one is stripped, no way could you miss that so oil leaking for last week. I’m so mad I can’t see straight worst review I have ever given, and I have given a few. If they make right I might retract but dam why can’t expensive shops do jobs right I would not be so mad if I went to a cheap place they are in my mind expensive parts changers. I hope this is seen and they feel some accountability and make it right. 2011 Chevy Cruze picked up on 5/7 blue should be enough info to look it up.
I originally went to Heinold & Feller to get an estimate on repairing my old riding mower, but unfortunately I soon found out it was not repairable, so the service guy transferred me over to Greg to talk about my options.
He listened to what I was looking for & didn't try to sell me something that I really didn't need for my property size. He told me he would have the guys take one out of the box & get it ready for me when I had time to stop in.
The buying & financing process was very fast & they delivered my new mower the early part of the next week.
Everyone there has been very professional & helpful, I would definitely recommend going to them.
reviewed by Paul Becker.
He listened to what I was looking for & didn't try to sell me something that I really didn't need for my property size. He told me he would have the guys take one out of the box & get it ready for me when I had time to stop in.
The buying & financing process was very fast & they delivered my new mower the early part of the next week.
Everyone there has been very professional & helpful, I would definitely recommend going to them.
reviewed by Paul Becker.
BEWARE! ZERO STARS if I could! My husband's truck was in an accident and we were referred to this terrible shop by our adjuster! Took 3 months to "get all the parts in" that weren't even all replaced the first time we picked up the truck. We went through the estimate and repairs with a fine tooth comb. Certified was trying to rip off our insurance company by charging for replacement parts that weren't put on. The brand new fenders and hood (they couldn't pretend to replace) had dings, touch ups and runs in the paint at pick up. The brand new headlights were not set right and had moisture in them also. We had to wait 2 weeks to bring it back in to have the correct repairs and parts replaced and another 2 weeks to correct the truck. Thank goodness for pictures before it was torn apart, because the ground cable was cut off and found in the bed of the truck, and the hood was missing pieces. While following my husband home from the first pick up, the hood louver flew off and hit my windshield because it wasn't properly put on. Do not use this shop!!! Spend your hard earned money with a reputable shop that isn't screwing people over and getting fake 5 star reviews!
Years ago I came here with my iroc z, I was from out of town and my muffler was dragging on the road. Valpo muffler was kind enough to reattach it so that it wasn't dragging on the ground, free of charge!
This is my second time using Heinold and Feller Tire for tire services in past six months. Two different vehicles. Both times the employees were great , exceptionally nice and accommodating. Ron helped me out with recent service. I highly recommend them.
Had the transmission in my 07 Chevy Avalanche rebuilt here. When I went to pick it up there were greasy handprints all over the car and on the driver door panel and seat. I took the truck for a ride and it shifted worse than when I brought it in. I took it back and they said a shift solenoid was stuck. So they fixed that and cleaned all the handprints off after I complained about it. The next day I woke up and seen a puddle of transmission fluid under the truck. I took it back again and they said the transmission pan gasket failed. They installed another one to fix it. 2 weeks later it was leaking transmission fluid again. This time I replaced the pan gasket myself and it hasn’t leaked sense. A few months later the transmission is slipping and shifting hard. I checked the fluid level and it is correct but the fluid is burnt. I called and asked about the warranty for the transmission and they said they don’t keep records of the transmission services so if I didn’t have my original paperwork they would not cover it. I wouldn’t recommend anyone getting any type of work from this place. Highly unprofessional and in this day and age to not have a computer program that keeps track of customers repairs is unbelievable .
The workers there were very accommodating with my busy schedule and got my car repaired quickly. They always will do a free inspection before charging you for anything and their pricing was reasonable. Definitely will come back if I have any more issues!
This Midas has become my go-to mechanic. Recently had a faulty ignition coil, and Tim up front took extra time out of his day and worked with my warranty company to get part of it covered. Friendly and informative service. Kept me updated throughout the process.
I give this shop a 10/10 on everything. (Especially quickness, professionalism, honesty, and communication.) I’ve sent in my old suburban and they gave me an honest quote for all the repairs that it needed. Only being able to get the essentials done he said he’ll be able to give me a quote for that too. Joe and his people are top notch and triumph over competing shops.
I believe that they have good prices and good service. They let me know what I did and did not need in a professional manner. If I would have any problems in the future this is a place that I would go back to.
I had some unexpected car troubles while visiting Valpo and this place is AMAZING. Such kind, honest people working here. They got me in so I can go home, and very well could have made it more knowing that I was in a pinch. They were quick, efficient and so great. Anyone looking for expert help, honest work at a great price: come here!!
This review is long overdue. I have gone to Central for a variety of needs over the last two years. Eric and Joe always get me an appointment in a timely fashion, explain/show me the problem, and explain how to maintain my repair. I struggled with finding a good mechanic for years because a lot of mechanics talk to you like you are an idiot when you ask questions. Friendly staff and very very reasonable prices. Highly recommend :)
As a single woman I am afraid of being taken advantage of at an auto shop. I didn't have to worry about that here!! These guys are awesome and honest. Their prices are pretty awesome too. I went in for new brakes and, at drop off, I asked for an oil change too. The price for the brakes AND oil change was less than I was expecting to pay for just the brakes!! Highly recommend this shop and the awesome employees that work here!!
I called on Monday about the cats and muffler for my 04 5.7 litre hemi ram. I told the associate that I liked the sound of my exhaust, and he said, well, it's going back to stock. Maybe do research before telling a potential customer that. The stock muffler is discontinued and there is only one cat system in the entire country available. Got a great deal elsewhere , and will have the sound i wanted.
These guys are great. I went in to find out what was going on with my car and they were very straight forward with me. Told me what the problem was and fixed it right away. I am very pleased with their work. Pricing is reasonable. I highly recommend this place !!
HORRIBLE PLACE. TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME AS A SENIOR WOMAN. To the tune OF 3400.00. I had to have it redone for another 2,000.00 by another certified mechanic. Lied about what he did! Put JB Weld on valve crack too. Have pictures. Lost four serpentine belts in two months. My Discover card paid for it but he lied about everything! Discover does not warranty there purchases either!
I waited to post a review due to i wanted to see how long my trans would last after taking to be repaired, and here i am. I brought my 2011 acura mdx here multiple times in the months of September &October 2019 since it wasn't fixed correctly, it was originally to repair only my torque converter for $300. Once they had my car they looked into the problem which involved them cracking my trans case which turned into forcing me to purchase a new/rebuilt trans from them $4000. They switched my trans three different times for bad leaks or hard shifting, just bad work, here are some pics, notice the rtv around the trans and all pictures are from different transmissions and dates. Just over a year later, with not many more miles since i don't drive it as much, and my transmission needs to be repaired/replaced again. which is convenient since they only offer a one year warranty on their work even on a new/rebuilt trans. I honestly try to support small especially local businesses, but I wish i would've just took it to the dealer... edited to add pics
Great service at a great cost. Friendly and helpful. Great work on the car. I will go back when I have a car problem. Check out their prices if you need work on your auto.
This is the only mechanic shop I use. The staff are personable, and the prices are reasonable for the quality of their services and in comparison to other competitors that I called.
They once showed me something wrong with my car to let me see it myself. Some places will take advantage of a woman who goes in alone and with limited knowledge of cars but these guys are honest.
I get the impression that they have good values based on how the owner wants his employees to spend time with their families so they are closed on weekends. I think that says a lot about a place- how they treat the people who work for them!
They once showed me something wrong with my car to let me see it myself. Some places will take advantage of a woman who goes in alone and with limited knowledge of cars but these guys are honest.
I get the impression that they have good values based on how the owner wants his employees to spend time with their families so they are closed on weekends. I think that says a lot about a place- how they treat the people who work for them!
Great price and awesome service! I brought my Explorer in for a wheel alignment before leaving for a trip the following day. My lower ball joints were too worn for an alignment to be performed. Joe stayed 4 hours past closing time to get me back on the road so I could leave on time the next morning. Above and beyond service! Would recommend to anyone!
My car started making a funny noise a few weeks ago. I thought it was a transmission issue. A highly ranked transmission shop in Valpo even evaluated my car and recommended a rebuild transmission. I looked for a second opinion and learned my issues was probably exhaust related. I called these guys and they said they'd take a look. I brought it in expecting to leave it there or at least miss a couple hours of work. About fifteen minutes later the mechanic came out and told me the problem was just a heat shield and rusted bracket. They already fixed it. The bill was much much cheaper than the estimate at the transmission shop. I gladly paid and my car now sounds good as new.
Also very nice employees and nice waiting room. I actually enjoyed hanging out, having a complementary cup of good coffee and a few chocolate as I chatted with the gentleman at the front desk.
I will definitely take my car here next time I need work.
Also very nice employees and nice waiting room. I actually enjoyed hanging out, having a complementary cup of good coffee and a few chocolate as I chatted with the gentleman at the front desk.
I will definitely take my car here next time I need work.
Extreme level of professionalism. They always go above and beyond to make sure that work is completed to the highest standard of quality. Will not let you go before making sure the job is beyond your expectations. Charismatic owner who genuinely is concerned with customer satisfaction over any profit. All employees share the same enthusiasm and friendliness. Very reasonable prices, you won’t be overcharged. Trustworthy and honest. This place has my recommendation as one of the few auto repair shops that will put attention to detail and customer satisfaction first.
Update: Since my original review, Joe has been so helpful to me and my family. He truly knows what he’s doing, but he won’t overcharge you for it. All prices for service are extremely fair, and done right the first time. As we are small business owners we happily support other small business owners. I can’t think of another mechanic that I would recommend more than Joe.
Update: Since my original review, Joe has been so helpful to me and my family. He truly knows what he’s doing, but he won’t overcharge you for it. All prices for service are extremely fair, and done right the first time. As we are small business owners we happily support other small business owners. I can’t think of another mechanic that I would recommend more than Joe.