Ladies, if you want a mechanic that won’t convince you that you need unnecessary work done, this is the place. I took my car in because it was knocking and they told me it was covered under a warranty with my dealership. I had no idea! They could have charged me thousands of dollars. These guys are honest and affordable. I have found my new go-to mechanics.
This review is way past due- these guys are amazing and that’s an understatement. They’ve been taking care of my car for years now and I plan on keeping it that way. They’re fast, super professional, and so nice to work with. On several occasions they’ve quoted me for parts and labor and then circled back later to tell me they found the parts for cheaper which saved me hundreds of dollars. That’s unheard of. Highly recommend them!!
Mike and his team do excellent work. Ive been taking my car to them for four years. They do not stop until they have diagnosed and fixed an issue. Its rare to find a shop that you can trust -- this is one of them. If small mistakes happen (nobody is perfect) they own up to it and do their best to make up for it. I highly recommended them.
It’s my first time taking my vehicle there but I have seen their back shop and the intricate meticulous work that they take pride in… because of that I’ve sent a bunch of customers their way and each and everyone of them has been over the top satisfied… They do great quality work and treat customers well… mechanical repair go to Motor City South… bodywork go to Reid’s on memorial
I’m so glad I found these guys. There’s a reason they’re always so busy. They’re honest, friendly, and their prices are unbeatable. And of course the quality of work is top notch. I won’t take my car anywhere else!
Dont bother if you have an older vehicle or a more complicated problem--seems like a glorified matinence shop that only wants to do fun work on fancy cars, and mike shifted the blame to us instead of being more honest about what he takes on. Mike was extremely rude after seeing the vehicle, way different from how he acted on the phone, and gave misleading information about the problems with it, acting like the problems were more serious than they actually are. Other employees were kind, explained the codes they had pulled, and recomended a shop that might be able to help. Im sure motor city south is great for smaller issues, oil changes etc. and fancy cars, but look elsewhere for older trucks.
Timely, reliable and trustworthy shop. I needed new brakes and two new tires. Mike provided a detailed estimate and kept me updated with the progress of the work on my car, especially when my tires needed to be ordered because my car needed a slightly less common size.When I got home from dropping off my car I realized I was missing my credit card and figured it may have fallen out into my car somewhere. I monitored my account while my car was in the shop and planned to look for the card when I got my car back before determining if I needed to cancel it. I got my car back with the work done as promised and found my missing credit card in the center console, tucked away for safe keeping by someone from the shop who found it (as I know I didnt put it there). I highly recommend this shop and their skilled and honest staff.
Im so glad this shop exists in East Atlanta. Mike and his crew look into what you ask them to without getting back to you with a laundry list of issues like Ive seen at bigger shops. Aint got no time for that! Theyre reliable with no bull attached. I usually drop off my car early since they stay busy. Mike is very responsive and communicates by text. Very convenient when I have a busy day and cant tend to phone calls! Thanks, MCS!
Highlight: Fantastic people, great pricing, excellent quality of work.The way my friends talked about this place made them out to be the most honest, reasonable, and affordable shop around. Brought my Xterra in for some oil leaks on a Saturday morning, they looked it over, gave me a rundown on what it needed and pricing for it. They told me that theyd have to order the parts. Over the weekend the check engine light came on, so when I brought it back in they said theyd check it out. They kept in great communication about the status of the vehicle during its time with them, where they stood, what they found, and their recommendations.I had it back a day or two later, running better than it has since I bought it. When they investigated the CEL, they just cleaned up a sensor and re-installed it for no charge! Im happy to say my friends did not over-exaggerate.Dealer quotes: $3500+Motor City price: $850
I really dont want to tell you how much I love this place, because they are so busy. Honest mechanics that are professional. Ive been going here for over 10 years. Consistent from my Audi to my Nissan.
Awesome customer service, great work..Thanks 😊
Good honest folks! They check out your car, let you know what it is and the price and you tell them yes or no. If Mike the owner told me it was raining purple elephants I would go get camera. He is a family man & lives in the community! Always upfront & honest. Tries to get the job done as cheaply as he can. Cant beat an honest mechanic!
Honest work at an honest price. The fact they are always at capacity with a line every morning let’s you know you’re getting more than your fair share of that honest price.
These people are THE BEST in town! They’re honest and will break down what absolutely NEEDS to be done vs what should be done down the road. They understand that car work can often be a big unforeseen expense but I trust their word 100%. You won’t find a better quote or turnaround time out there.
Stumbled on this gem and WOW I am extremely impressed with thier operations, knowledge, personnel and customer service. We all wish we had a good honest mechanic. Ive found mine. I highly recommend you give Motor City South your business on your next auto repair. I own a Jeep and will not take it anywhere else. If your a Jeep person, I highly reccomend Motor City. If you get the chance, be sure to meet Mike. He is the owner of this great shop.
Nice over the phone, patient person.
If your vehicle needs repairs, look no further than Motor City South. Its a first come, first serve shop, so get there before the open and get on line. Knowledgeable staff, excellent customer service, and great prices. Quick turn around. Best of all, locally owned and operated.
If you want a reliable and trustworthy place to take your car this is it. Very friendly and helpful.
One of the batteries of my Prius died unexpectedly so I had my car towed here after hours. I called right when they opened and two hours later had an estimate from Mike. I approved it, added on an oil change, and my car was finished just a couple hours later! It was incredible. I was expecting to either need a new car or be spending close to 1k on a new battery but these guys gave me an incredible price. As long as Im in Atlanta I wont go anywhere else and have already recommended them to multiple people.
Awesome! Very helpful and fairly priced! I would go back and recommend others to as well!
Great place, very honest and excellent customer service. They diagnosed my whole car and Mike gave me a detailed description of everything that was wrong, from major to minor to what needed immediate attention. They fixed the immediate problems and I am very pleased with the work. I will definitely be bringing my car back to them and ONLY them...
I will never take my car anywhere else! This is the second time Ive had work done here and I cannot say enough about these guys. Work is done quickly and efficiently, and prices are on point. The owner is a great guy. Honest, straightforward, and fair.
Such a great team and very professional. I had searched for years in Atlanta for a trusted mechanic and once I found Motor City South I havent looked anywhere else. Theyve done their best to fit us in and to let us know if we need or dont need an item fixed. Prices are always on point and my car is always services in a timely manner. Dont go anywhere else!!!!! Love these guys.
Courteous, competent, and honest.
My mentor teacher, Jennifer Dickie, recommended me to this play when I was having a battery issue. She told me that Mike and his team were amazing and I couldnt go wrong with them. She was definitely correct. Progressive had the car towed there while they were closed and then the next day my car was ready to go by end of business hours. The team was quick, fairly priced, and very considerate. Thanks guys!
They are always very helpful with any questions you may have. I have been going to this place for years now and it is the only place i will get my car washed. The owner is a very nice stand up guy and always willing to get his hands dirty. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get a very good car wash/oil change/auto detail.
Excellent and friendly service. My first time using this business. I had sensor problems with my car and it is fixed. I will definitely go back.
Good service and fair prices.
Mike was faaaantastic to communicate with! They were fast, honest, considerate and got the job the done. Im SO appreciative!!
Professional, honest and great communication. Will definitely come back to Motor City South!
Great place. I will use them for everything from now on.
Great experience. Everyone was friendly, professional, honest, and fast. Ive found my new mechanic for the future.
This place is awesome. I highly recommend them. And, I’m very happy to give them my business than the usual franchise shop.
Always a great job.
Mike and his team went above and BEYOND to fix my car. He ended up having my Kia for about 8 days (my car might actually be possessed) and absolutely did not give up and kept me informed the entire time. Motor City South just embodies what a hardworking and honest business should be. Usually when I get my car worked on, I feel like Im trying to be taken advantage of since I know nothing about cars. In this case, it felt like I was taking advantage of them because of how amazing they were.
I got my ac fixed here. They did a good job. They are honest and they really explain clearly what’s going with your car. Very professional and a fair price. It was the most pleasant experience I’ve had at a mechanics. It’s worth the price
The most gangster car shop in the city. They are honest, quick, and efficient. Do yourself a favor and use them. The Margs and pork belly tacos next door are on point as well.
I went in for a simple tire patch but was incredibly impressed by the shop and will most definitely bring my car there for future issues.It was clear the owner (who works the first desk) is incredibly passionate about his craft, his business, and his team. I heard him positively coach and teach his employees as well as be hands on with customers.Their pricing was amazing and I felt like everyone who walked in (I sat in the small lobby for about an hour rather than drop my car off) was given very honest guidance on what their vehicle needed.
Ive never been so impressed by an auto repair shop. They let me bring my car right in for a low tire pressure. They found and removed an embedded screw, repaired the tire, and I was out of there within 10 minutes. Affable, friendly, professional staff. My thanks to you.
Mike and his team went way out of their way to make me a happy customer.I contacted Mike as my Mini Cooper 2010 was having a lot of problems. My check engine light triggered, then my engine overheating lights as well. I brought it to Mike.Initially, there was a major code that Mike and his team were having a hard time diagnosing. I was contacting Mini specialists and preparing to have the car towed, when Mike said “I’m digging deep. Gonna see if i cant sort something.”I agreed and couldn’t be happier. Just picked up may car today and it’s running great! Mike and his team took a seemingly helpless situation for me, and turned it into a positive one!!I highly recommend Motor City South for your automobile needs. Great customer experience, affordable, and they are persistent when identifying and solving problems.
The best guys. Get there early though.
Excellent service and communication!!
I’ve taken our cars to Motor City South several times. They’ve completed the repairs in a timely manner, with great communication along the way, and didn’t charge us some outrageous amount outside our budget. We will continue to use Motor City South and highly recommend them! Thanks Motor City South!
Super honest shop! Mike felt like my VW needed a little more TLC than he was able to give, and recommended another shop to take it to. I highly appreciate that he didnt attempt a repair and take my money considering how expensive VWs can be to repair. Mike was super polite & I would recommend Motor City South to anyone.
Im simply floored by Mikes knowledge and generosity. He was caring and clever enough to apply a simple practice using just my throttle, which saved me from a $2,500 transmission rebuild. And for that, he charged me so low Im still scratching my head about it. Just the fact that he took time out of his day to sit down and explain this to me is a testament to his character.I wont go anywhere else now. Highly recommended.
Came in because my tire wasnt holding air. They were kind and quick to plug it up. Would definitely go back here, thanks so much! Great customer service.
Always nice and friendly. Have been going to them for years. Great neighborhood mechanics shop.
Very professional group doing consistent work. Kept me updated regularly on the plan for my vehicle and gave a great accurate quote without surprises. Fast turnaround time for the work too. They stay busy so you have to get your vehicle in early most days.
I have continually had my tires fixed by them since moving to Atlanta. The staff and owner are always friendly, organized, honest and hardworking. They even fixed my under belly cover that was fixed previously by the dealer ship but kept popping out due to humidity. Unfortunately, I didn’t notice until I reached my destination so I didn’t get to thank them personally. I will continue to come back to them in the future 😁
Great experiance
Good service good prices
Mike at Motor City South provided me with hands down the best auto repair experience I have ever had! He checked my car issue out an hour before closing, came to the restaurant I was in across the street waiting, drew me a diagram and then explained the problem and how he was going to fix it. He explained the time frame and said that if he could get the needed part, he could have me done the next morning. He had my exact quote at 12 minutes after closing and with my go ahead, had the repair completed by 10 am the next day. I will not be going to any other repair shop--Ever. Thank you Mike and crew!
Nice mechanics with good customer service. They will let you know whats wrong before charging you upfront for the issue. I really enjoy that they put air in one of my low tires
Visiting Atlanta and my front tire was low. Stopped by Motor City South and not only did they filled all the tires, they did a soap check for leaks as soon as I pulled in - for no charge! True Southern hospitality.
They always take the time to listen, while providing solutions. While they are slammed with business they always try!!! All 3 of our cars will always to to Motor City South. Honest and affordable quality work.
People are wonderful. Friendly environment. They dont preform unnecessary jobs and recommend what is needed before they start. Would highly recommend for tires, oil changes, and other repairs. I live in Alabama and drive over a hour for there help with my car when I can. They are first come first serve but are quick to help you.
These guys have always done an outstanding job for a fair price!
Honest guys. Have always done a great job with my cars. Highly recomend this place.
The staff was super polite. And he gave me a detailed run down of what he was doing.
This Place ROCKS!! I have lived in Atlanta on and off for 30 years and finally have found a garage I want to take my car to. My wife took her truck here over a year ago and we will never go anywhere else.The techs are awesome and always seem to actually care about us and our vehicles. Even the owner seems to always be there and makes time to say hello to us. I even dropped my bike off last week to get some work done and for the first time in my life I felt comfortable leaving it somewhere. We will be back, Thanks MOTOR CITY!
Great customer service from Mike. And everyone else including Johnny and Bailey. Never had a bad experience and theyre, Mike, willing to help and work with you. Go here if you dont want to pay DEALERSHIP prices. No gouging.
They were awesome! They got me in and out super fast and had me on my way. Definitely would recommend. Thank you!
Mike and the team are fantastic! Their customer service is unmatched and they are really open and honest about what your vehicle needs - as oppose to charging you for things that are unnecessary. They get really busy because theyre awesome - I wont take my car in anywhere else.
Mechanics know what they are doing, dont over charge for work that needs done, and dont try to sell you, doesnt mean that they wont tell you that you might need something else down the road but they arent pushy. Very friendly staff.
Stopped in on a Saturday and they told me that what I needed done would take some time, and if I needed my car for at all on the weekend I should just bring it back Monday morning. Thats what I did and it was promptly taken care of. I appreciated them letting me know ahead of time about how long and not just hanging onto my car for the weekend. Everyone was friendly and direct. I would definitely recommend, I know Ill be back here for any car trouble I run into.
Perfect service indeed! Great friendly staff. 100% satisfied, with definitely come back!
These guys are super helpful and not out to screw you out of money. It really feels like they want what’s best for you and for your car. Great group, super friendly and efficient!
Courteous, quick, and didnt overcharge. I had driven in with my engine pouring smoke and they took care of it by the time I needed to get my kids from school, will definitely keep coming back!
The good folks at Motor City South always take care of me. The pricing is fair. The work gets done right and the guys are friendly. Highly recommend this shop.
Ive been here twice now and both times theyve been fantastic. Came in with a tire issue and Im pretty sure the gentlemen was on break and immediately looked at it anyways. They get slammed so be prepared to wait.. (proof that they do a great job and have loyal customers!) The front desk guy was incredibly busy but still very personable, as was Mike (the owner maybe?) and Chase, the guy who worked on my tire. I would choose this place over every other mechanic in the city. Thanks guys!!!
Ive had two nails removed and patched from this shop. It was previously Armor Tire-- name changed when one of the team bought the shop. They were busy and fit me in really quickly. A patch (plug) was only $12. 5 stars awarded for the mechanic checking the air pressure and inflating the other 3 tires to optimal levels.
I recently took my wifes vehicle here because they have a ton of 5 star reviews and people in our neighborhood Facebook group are constantly raving about them. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I originally called on a Saturday to see about availability for a repair. The owner politely explained they were filled up and suggested I bring it in on Tues and to try and be there a few minutes before they open at 8am because there would probably be people lined up at the door. I arrived at 7:50.....and there was a line of people waiting at that door..... in the rain. I took my place and waited. At 8am sharp the owner arrived, let us in and made quick work of getting everyones cars and keys taken in. I was out the door by 8:05 . Later in the day I picked my car up and was more than pleased with the price I was charged for the repair. On the way home I noticed a small issue had come up that seemed likely caused by some of the work done. I texted the owner (after hours)..and he actually texted me right back! This was probably 2 hours after closing time. He instructed me to bring it back the next morning. The next day I dropped the car back off, the owner personally took it and immediately identified the problem, and later in the day let me know that not only had the original problem been resolved, in the process he replaced some major parts and repaired some other things because they were already right there and it needed to be done. He wanted the car to be right.....he did all of this at NO CHARGE! This was several hundred dollars worth of parts and labor we are talking about, including a $100 valve cover and gasket! It totally blew my mind. Motor City South will be working on all of my vehicles for as long as we live within 100 miles of the place! Take your car there...but get there early!
The garage is awesome. My car was serviced here perfectly by professional mechanics.I will always take my car to this garage as it is the right place.
Im new to Georgia and I was referred to Armour Tire Co. by a relative. The best advice I couldve ever been given!! My dad was a mechanic my whole life and it felt like I was in his old shop the way he would take care of his customers, this is the experience I had with Armour Tire. They do what they say and the prices are fair. They will continue to have my business and I will gladly refer business to them.
This is a great place to bring your car to fix great customer service the owner is really friendly and concern about your car and his team awesome place need tires, oil change, tune-up, Transmission, Motor this is the place to come you have my word
Met Mr. Mike... its a great shop!
Too cool for school mentality. Literally, Ive have been there twice and never done business with them because of there unappealing attitude. If they dont know you they dont want to do business with ya. Village garage right down the street.
Excellent service. This is my first time receiving service from Motor City South. I had two tires replaced and a oil change. They are very reasonable in price. They will work with you. I would refer their services to anyone. Ask for Bailey. My recommendations is to be there early. First come will be first served.
Always a great experience! The service is unbeatable. You can’t beat the pricing and you never leave feeling taken advantage of. They really know how to run a business. I highly recommend!
Very professional, straight shooting, and easy to work with (mostly worked with Ben). They swapped out the AC Compressor and associated parts on my 05 Scion Xb. Work was done well, quickly, and at a fair price - would definitely go back.
These fellas were a delight! After having my vehicle towed to their shop on a whim after it just refused to...car...on the side of 75/85, they let me know theyd have look, and get back with me. Not 24 hours later, for a fair price, my baby was back to me in ship-shape. Dont think twice next time you have an issue; Just know they dont do transmissions, and also, that they are far more educated on automobiles than you. 👌
This shop has gotten great reviews and now I know why. Drove in at 10 in the morning on a Saturday with no appointment, but Mike was standing out there like he was waiting for me! They had quite a few cars out there waiting to be worked on but Mike took the time to have me pop the hood where he immediately diagnosed that Jiffy Lube completely lived up to the zero stars I gave them when I stupidly had them give me an oil change. Ill be driving out of here shortly with my oil leak problem completely fixed (thank you Nick and Mike!) and I will definitely be back for all my automotive needs. So excited that Ive found a shop I can trust to take care of my fabulous little car! The BEST experience ever!
Called because I needed help and service on my car was very rudely hung up on when I called back was ignored. Honestly not worth giving this business your money or service.I felt like this review was necessary just in case anyone else is in desperate help.Please don’t get taken advantage of and disrespected by this company.
Trustworthy! I will never go anywhere else forever!
The staff was very professional and quickly took care of my wheel/tire. Very convenient location. The pricing was good. I definitely will recommend this shop to anyone.
Just got my 1992 Dodge van back from these guys! Everything was finished quickly and the price was unbeatable. Believe me, get a quote from these guys and you wont look any further. Get work done by these guys and youll never take your ride anywhere else. Good job yall!
Went in to repair a tire that had found a nail. Was in and out within 15 minutes, and the folks working there were very professional. The whole tire repair and putting it back on my car only cost me $12, which is so very reasonable.
Fast professional service with an honest and knowledgeable staff.
I had a side wall puncture that required a replacement. Even though they didnt have my particular tire, being an older specialty tire, Ben called around town trying to help me out. These guys are awesome and go above and beyond. Thanks Ben!
Got a nail in my tire on my way home from work, pulled into Motor City South, and 20 minutes later was on my way. Great service at a great price.
I Highly recommend Motor City. They get busy, but thats because they are so good. Always straight up and reliable.Thank You
Solid local place. Great service. Local community owners and workers. They get your car ready and right.
Always a great price, great SERVICE and VERY patient. I brought one of my extremely picky and grumpy friends and they handled her with perfect manners. She kept asking every 5 minutes about when it would be ready. She really embarassed me....but they were SO Nice! They totally won me over.Price is great - service is great - tires were balanced properly - I always bring my car to them for Oil Changes. Just a great bunch of professionals!
****SEE UPDATE BELOW****This store is better than their competitors down the street, Village Garage and Custom. However, they suffer from incompetence and sloppy work. Their prices are fair and the staff is honest, but they really are not the best mechanics. I have found several tools left under my hood and they have kept parts of my car that they shouldnt have, on accident. If you have any kind of difficult repair, look elsewhere. If its simple, they will give you a fair price and do a satisfactory job. Really, they are not selfish or greedy. Just...well, the results have often been severely lacking. Ive spent a couple thousand here over the course of 5-7 visits. Other mechanics have corroborated my assessment of sloppy work on behalf of Motor City. I believe the new tech is the one dropping the ball, but his superiors should check his work more thoroughly.Lastly, they should use the INTERNET to solve problems sometimes! Unfortunately, this is one of those old school shops that refuses to Google things when they encounter roadblocks. They could solve so many issues and save time and money for everyone if they were willing to use technology to their advantage.Four stars is generous because the staff is so nice, Im a sucker. The work Ive received has earned 3 stars at best.****UPDATE****I am compelled to change my rating to 1 star due to the fallout arising from my repairs. Today, a legitimate mechanic took a careful look at my car to root out the persistent leakage of oil once and for all. What he found infuriated me.The geniuses at Motor City South decided to use a rubber gasket sealant with a brand new rubber gasket. You may not know but this is beyond stupid, particularly in this application. They did not install all of the parts that I gave them, despite telling me so. They replaced a small water pump hose with the wrong kind of hose, and the new kind would have melted before long and led to the destruction of my engine/car. And the repairs that I paid them for and returned to the shop to have re-repaired were completely f*ed. This place has cost me thousands of dollars, days of frustration and fury, and has risked my safety. I dont give a dang about their friendliness any longer, this shop has unambiguously screwed me over.There is no doubt in my mind that this is a true 1 star establishment.
Great staff great quality of work
Upfront and reasonable
Mike and the mechanics. Good people. Always busy
Ive been in a few times in the last few months for some small things - pre purchase inspections, tire changes, etc. The folks there have always been helpful, accommodating, and professional. Happy to support a small intown business like this one!