Best 12 Auto Repair Shops Near near Me in Ithaca, NY (Update 2025)

M C Joe and Dustin at Cole’s Muffler were super friendly and helpful. I had a nail in my tire, and after calling around with no luck, they got me in within minutes and patched it for free. Took them less than 30 minutes from dial to fix!! Highly recommend!

Erik Jones Incredibly fast and friendly! My wife and I are in Ithaca on a trip from Akron. We had a slow tire leak and made an appointment to see if we needed to replace the tire or if it could be repaired. Ken and his crew got us in right away, quickly found the culprit (a small screw in the tire) and got it patched up in under 10 minutes. And they didn’t even charge me!!!!! If we didn’t live in Akron, this would be our regular spot for repairs. Thanks so much to Ken and the crew at Cole/Mavis for saving our trip.

Gabi Coronel I had a wonderful experience at Cole Muffler today. I came in about a tire concern. Kimberly had a very nice personality when setting up my appointment. Dustin got my car checked when I arrived and gave me the run down on the service, which I always appreciate being in the loop. The waiting room was comfy, I was able to get some work done while waiting. I would recommend coming here for your car needs!

Abby They recently changed oil, rotated tires, checked brakes, etc, but in the past they’ve changed out my battery & installed new tires. I find this crew to be great to work with. Knowledgeable, professional staff, great service, good prices. I will continue to use them.

Edd Schneider This is the best car service place in Ithaca. I have been a customer for nearly 10 years with four different vehicles. If anyone has a problem with this place, it’s not this place. Excellent front desk staff, good work they stand behind. If you are new to Ithaca this is your choice. You can trust them, if they say your car needs something, it needs that thing

Amy Friend We always get good service with the crew at Steve Shannon! There are no surprises, always fair and straightforward, and they deliver on what they propose and stand by their work. We only go here for over 10 years for all our family auto service and tires!

Joshua Carmack Absolutely phenomenal to work with. Customer service to the mechanics was purely amazing.. I’d give more stars if I could. Dealing with cooter customs will leave u with no worries or doubt. I’ll be back again and again etc…

Vendamae Harris Great friendly service, they had my car done and on my way in no time. Nice clean waiting area while they work on your car. Very honest people, I cant say enough about this garage. I highly reccomend them!

Nick Arden Randy an those guys/girls are great..Randy has always made time for my car even when I’m in a pinch wether it’s brakes an oil change or an inspection or something complicated.. Hes my go too and I won’t look back. keep up the great work Randy

Erik Johnson Great experience!!! The guys at the shop were very helpful and knowledgeable in making a decision on which tires to go with . Not only are we safe we are looking good for All the Upstate New York Weather !!!! Thanks again Mike & Kevin !!!

david hatch Quick response, was in a bind with bald tires (one of which got a nail in it) and had a trip to head out for. They responded quick online and then got my truck in as soon as I made it to their shop. Also one of the few shops ive found willing to install 37s. Good price. Welcoming people. Will definitely use again!

Meng Wang Finger Lakes Automotive was able to accommodate an urgent engine oil and filter change. Whilst the car was in the garage, they also spotted worn front tires and were able to change them on the same day before a big journey the next day. Very thankful!

Jeremy Kraus My family has been going to Rich for over 20 years. He is the most honest and seasoned mechanic I know. I recently took down a motor he diagnosed and he is refinishing the head for me.

Ray Iles Best garage and best service go to Richs Garage

Tari Riley Good down to earth place. Owner is friendly and fadr.

Mike Gilbert I needed my spare tire pressure sensor activated. Maguire Subaru wanted $119 to perform the service. Rather than pay that exorbitant rate, I bought a $15 tool and did the job myself in 30 seconds.

Thomas Everest Was wary about going to a dealership for service, and definitely wont be going back. Was charged for double the amount of labor (which at $190/hr seems pricey), and they didnt believe my wife when she told them. Had to call and come back in person before they double checked. Not even sure they refunded it properly. Also, if you ask for them to be done by a certain time, they wont be. Thats just the time theyll call you to tell you when theyll actually work on it. And they will try to charge you for things you didnt ask for. I only caught this by asking for an itemized list. Only reason they get two stars is because the shuttle service is nice and Jeff is very friendly.

Chiraag Bhadana Came here for getting my first service last month for a simple oil change, tire rotation and some minor fender bender fixes - and while was initially put off by some miscommunication on my vehicles parts (I was called in and told everything was there and the right parts weren’t which was inconvenient for me), Bobby put all that to bed and kept in clear and constant communication with me in terms of when the parts would arrive. He also offered to pick up / drop my vehicle off during a regular work day which was of great help. Bobby exemplifies what customer service is all about and has gained a lifetime customer - will be taking my Subaru here for service for years to come (as long as Bobby is around :))

Devyn Barry Always been treated well, fairly, the work is done on schedule, they work on my old dirty banged up Volvo, and they even help me with dumb questions I have on the phone. Knowledgeable, friendly, experienced mechanics. They dont try to upcharge you for extra work, but will tell you what your car needs. Thankful to have these guys around to trust with my vehicle. Have been a customer for nearly 10 years and will continue to be for life at this rate (as long as I own a Volvo).

E-Taz They keep my volvo running like new. If this place wasnt here, there would be absolutely no volvo community or support in ithaca. I am very thankful for their service.

Borui Wang Drop by because we saw a bunch of Volvos on the lot. Went in and asked a mechanic to see which car is for sale. Even though didnt buy a car here, the guy is pretty friendly and chill.

Brian Harrington Have gone here a couple of times for inspections and once for a repair to a Honda Pilot. Good service at fair price. Bridget, the customer service rep is always very helpful and polite.

Josh L I wrote an earlier review discussing the problems I have with a rather expensive bill I incurred when getting transmission coolant lines replaced. The original review was negative, but the owner of Bell’s Auto followed up with me the next day to make things right. He ended up correcting parts of the bill, which saved me a significant amount. I genuinely appreciated that he followed up. It was clear he took the time to learn about my vehicle, the maintenance that was done, and the problems in the billing. This experience greatly increased my confidence with Bell’s Auto, which is why I am editing this review. I’m not out to blame people for an honest mistake, and I am glad the situation could be resolved. I appreciate the owner’s diligence and I have confidence that he runs an honest business.

Adrienne Masler Ive brought cars to Bells for 10 years and have consistently gotten good or excellent service. Theyre honest, respectful, and not pushy. They make solid recommendations for services they dont provide. And theyll go the extra mile. Some of the highlights of 10 years: This summer, I called at 8am Monday to ask if they could get me a new tire since I got a flat over the weekend. They had me in at noon even though they were extra busy. I bought my tires through them just a couple months before, and the local supplier they work with replaced the tire at no charge. A few years ago, an employee accidentally scraped the paint on one of my doors. They told me immediately and paid to have the door replaced. They take time to explain things and answer questions. As a woman who knows very little about cars, I have always felt respected and that they treat me fairly. Ive never once felt like they were trying to take advantage of my ignorance. They readily make suggestions for second opinions if I ask, and are just as accepting if I want to ask a friend for their advice before committing to expensive work. If I ever move, I would dread finding a new mechanic. Bells would be a tough act to follow.

Ithaca Carshare We truly couldnt do it all without Dianes Downtown! They are friendly, reliable, honest, have fair prices, and do everything they can to get Ithaca Carshares fleet back out on the road and available for our 1300 members as quickly as possible. We cant recommend them enough.

Mandy Albert I will never take my car anywhere else. Diane and her staff are all extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and will listen to what you say about your car. They wont try to pressure you into extra repairs or adjustments unless you say you want them. Great location and eminently reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Myfanwy Flinn She denied I had a steering wheel leak that was dripping onto my brake line. She is a fake.

Aritro Sinha Roy Shade Tree Auto is hands down the best car repair shops I’ve ever been to. Ive been taking both my 2005 Audi A6 Quattro and 2016 Subaru Impreza to them. Jack and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and take the time to explain what’s going on with your vehicle. Most importantly, they’re honest—no upselling or unnecessary repairs. They don’t just treat you like a customer—they treat you like a neighbor and are truly passionate about their work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy shop that does quality work, look no further than Shade Tree Auto.

Morgan Lemke For several years now Shade Tree Auto has worked on my Cadillac CTS-V. I am only in Ithaca part time, and they have always worked around my schedule. They are extremely friendly, I have always found their prices more than fair, and when a little thing comes up they often do it for free. And they have just the cutest dogs!

Anthony Pass I own a Prius, Lexus GX and an old Chevy Silverado and this shop is able to fix it all! Every time there is an issue outside of scope they call me and give me a very fair price to fix it while at the shop. I could not recommend Shade Tree Auto more. Do yourself a favor and give them a call for your next repair. Wonderful and kind people too.

Sandy Edmondson My husband said the girls at the service desk were awesome. Oil change and recall check was done. We will NEVER have them wash our vehicle again however because when we bought it they scratched it, took it to be fixed-wasnt fixed. My husband took it again and another scratch was made, he took it back again and only the newer scratch was fixed. Will NEVER buy another vehicle from your company again. It saddens me because I thought we found a place we could go back to for future vehicles. Our salesman and the rest of the sales staff was great at time of purchase. Easiest and the most stress free vehicle purchase weve ever had.

Andrea W This was my first experience at this dealership for a diagnostic service. The parts weren’t available so I didn’t have the repairs done there so I can’t speak to their work in that regard, except for a part of the backseat console that had fallen out that I asked to have properly reinstalled. It looked ok but promptly fell back out on the ride home. The car was supposed to be washed and vacuumed which it was not and it had a strong food odor inside that was not there when I pulled it in. I was highly disappointed even after a follow up phone call to the service manager. Usually I have good experience at Lincoln dealerships. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this particular one.

Spencer Davis Terrible experience, avoid this shop at all costs. Very slow, extremely expensive, nobody could explain anything about the problem or the fix. We were sent away after the work was done with the truck in an extremely dangerous condition that has required another week of work to correct. They also failed to reassemble the truck properly, very careless and unprofessional all the way around. Trust me, your time and money is best spent elsewhere. Ford dealerships SHOULD be the best service money can buy, but they have been the biggest scam. There are far more competent, honest, and cost effective shops in Ithaca.

Trish Larter We had the most enjoyable car buying experience at Maguire on 5/24/25 with Mark Leonard. Normally I loathe buying a new car, mostly because sales people have made me feel like a burden or a chore. Mark was a breath of fresh air from the moment we walked in. He was so kind and genuine. We never felt like we were being sold, we felt listened to and he advocated for us big time. We drove an hour and 40 minutes and drove home in the car of our dreams! If you go to Maguire, be sure to ask for Mark!

Veronica Velez This is my second Maguire vehicle. This time I drove 3 hours to Grand Island to buy a Hyundai Venue. I filled my application for my loan on line Jason called me on the way and by the time I arrived he had me approved and ready. My sales agent Andre was super friendly. I felt like my son was selling me a car. They were both kind enough to stay after closing hours so I didn’t have go back another day to pick up my car. I thought that was Champagne service. Thank you Jason and Andre. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. You made the long trip worthwhile.

Judith Traxler I can’t say enough about my day at Maguire Honda. The sales person, Jessica Bond, was outstanding. For most of the day, she helped me with the many decisions involved in buying a new car, quickly prepared the necessary paperwork, and set up Maguire’s system for my trade-in. Driving home with my new Honda CRV, I made an error and turned the power off in the middle of busy, rainy downtown traffic! I called Maguire and Jessica was there in just a few minutes, checked to be sure the car was working properly, and gave me a quick reminder of how to start and stop safely.