Jeff is a great guy! Hell tell you straight up what you need, and when you say you cant afford that (lol)...will tell you what he can do within your budget! No shame, just facts. Will get you back on the road!

Car X has taken great care of my mom and dads vehicles over the years . . .and mine too from time to time when I am in town. . We always know we can trust Car-X. Jeff Rickermann is a pleasure to do business with!

Superb service provided at this shop. Jeff and his guys are knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend! Ill definitely be coming back.

Jeff and his crew are always friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile. They keep it simple for my wife and I and I trust them with each of my cars. They have helped me with my vintage 1974 Triumph TR6, getting it and keeping it road worthy.

Ive been to this Carx twice & will definately be returning. Jeff always welcomes every customer when you walk in the door & is super friendly to his customers. His staff is very good about explaining the work that needs done before they begin the work. I have never waited long or over paid for work being done. These are honest people. 🤗

Best service in the area really nice helpful people got me in and out as fast as possible

Would go back! I was able to get in last minute for an emissions. I also needed to balance my tires and they got it done! They were all very friendly and helpful!

My GF made me an appointment here, but it turns out it was just an appointment *request.* Even though they were completely booked, they squeezed me in.Very nice people. Excellent service.This visit has turned me in a definite CarX customer, and Ill be coming to this location for my automotive needs from now on.

Great customer service! I appreciated they were able to patch my partners tire vs. needing a new one! Honest and reliable.

I have gone to this shop for many years. This is the most honest repair shop you will find. I wont take my cars to anywhere else. I have had them talk me out doing work my car didnt need.

I feel its important to note before coming here I took my vehicle to Dobbs twice, or was it three times? For a safety inspection.. Long story short, each time they said oh all is fine except one thing... Then my fiance who has worked on cars since he was 8, would fix the issue and we would bring it back and again they would mysteriously find something else wrong that wasnt wrong before. After the last visit and them suggesting the vehicle needed some 200 dollar fix, we decided to go somewhere else. We called Car-X maybe around 11:30 a.m.. My fiance told the person who answered about what we have been through trying to get this thing passed so we could get it tagged! The man was very kind and told us to come on in and he would do his best to get our car inspected and resolve any issues. We were very pleased when he called us later to inform us our vehicle passed the inspection. This man was very kind and sweet and he has an honest business. When we initially called him we told him we expected there to be issues that we would need to pay him to fix and any dishonest person could have rolled with that and gotten us to pay for something the vehicle did not need. But this man was honest. I am just so very happy and impressed with this place. I have already recommended him to several people and I even intend to bring my moms car here when it needs an inspection.

Reasonable prices and fast turnaround with quality work performed. I have had 2 exhaust systems replaced, suspension work, safety inspections and routine oil changes, etc. done here. They are perfect for those jobs you dont want to do or dont have time to do yourself. Id recommend giving them a shot.

Friendly service. I like the fact they fit us in for an appointment within a day or two - unlike other shops in this area who are “booked out” for weeks.

Jeff is amazing, whole team did a great job!

The jury is still out, my experience was mixed though in lieu of the latest events I am leaning towards negative, dropped the 2009 Mini cooper for a check engine light issue and was diagnosed with a cat converter code, they recommended also a tune-up (spark plugs replacement) The tune up i believe really made a difference to the car since it was having acceleration issues, however unfortunately the check engine light came on again after about 2500 miles or so. I ended up having to drop the car to the shop, they pulled codes, and mentioned that it was the cat converter code and that he can not provide a warranty because of the fact that at the time I had taken the car to the shop, the car had an oil leak and that I refused to have the oil leak repaired at his place. (It is worth noting also the fact that Jeff, the manager, did not mention at any time that he could not provide a warranty on the cat converter because of an oil leak. He even explicitly mentioned that was unrelated to the cat issue). ( Also worth noting that I had the oil leak issue fixed just 1 week after the cat replacement at a different shop )

J. Rickermann was friendly, helpful, explained everything that needed to be done with the cost. Very knowledgeable, definitely will be a return customer.

Got me in right away for a flat tire. Offered me a teacher discount that I wasn’t expecting. Very personable. Great service.

Once again, Jeff and the team came through. Quick, efficient and professional. Wont take the vehicles anywhere else.

Amazing customer service i took my van there to get a vehicle inspection and possibly some parts put on that another company said I needed and gave me a quote that was twice as much as car-x quoted me and come to find out they didnt even need replaced good honest people. You dont even have to take my word look at there reviews. Thank you car-x

J. RICKERMANN & W. LEABIG who worked on my car were over and above fantastic!Manager, J. RICKERMANN, who answered the phone when I called to see if I could “walk-in”.He was friendly, courteous and said, “come on in”.The mechanic, W. LEABIG, listen to what I had to say in describing what was going on with my car.He thoroughly did his job !!!!!!This Car-X mechanic, W. LEABIG, diligently pulled out a nasty & old spark plug that the Dodge Dealership refused to pull because it was just that difficult to get out.A Dodge Dealership in Oklahoma had literally just installed a 15,000 mile used motor.Check out the spark plugs that this Car-X mechanic pulled from my motor.Really????This Car-X mechanic, W. LEABIG, corrected what the LAZY Dodge Dealership mechanic did.

With so many places to choose from for an oil change, Car X is by far my favorite! The service was wonderful and the lady at the front counter is a breath of fresh air! She was so knowledgeable and pleasant. Thank you for taking great care of my vehicle!

Profesional, personable, and first rate service. We know and recommend where to go when your vehicles need to be fixed.

Jeff and his team always give solid advice. Will knows whats up as well. would recommend going here!

Very quick and friendly people!

Jeff was fantastic! Even helped get me in on a busy day!

Jeff is incredibly helpful and honest. I usually hate dealing with car repairs but Jeff made the whole situation easy. He even drove me back to work when he found out I was going to walk. I highly recommend taking all of your car needs here, they won’t let you down.

Jeff the manager is always friendly and fair. I bring all 3 of my cars here

Carx gets all of my and my extended familys business. Theyre quick and honest. They are a full service garage. If part of your tail pipe has a hole they will fix that rather than try to sell you a whole new exhaust system and catalytic converter that you dont need. They recently fixed an issue with my brake lights -which would not turn off-for FREE. I wouldnt dream of taking my or my familys vehicles anywhere else.

Be sure to talk to Jeff, hes a great guy!

It was earlier this year that Mindy working in the front got a mechanic to put my license plates on for free. Needed it done that day and did not have a tool. Shop was not busy at that time. Have had other things done here, they were able to work me in fairly quickly.

Jeff the manager here always kindly listened and got to the root of my car problems and gave me a better price. Even found how a dealership was trying to rip me off a few times. I have felt safe and grateful for years with this place. Ladies take your car here! Everyone take your car repairs here. A great trusted place.

Great place with great management!

I walked in for a state inspection. John K and his staff were courteous and transparent about the whole process. I was beyond happy with the service!

After having a bad experience with Manager Danielle R. the other day. I met with the District Manager Mr. Leeson today who took time from his busy schedule to meet with me, to address my issues/ concerns. This still a great store, with more than capable staff..

These guys are awesome. Great customer service, theyre honest and level with me if an issue can wait, rather than just take my money.

Lets face it. Unless youre bringing in your car for an oil change or some other routine visit, youve probably got something wrong with the car. Jeff has the unique ability to tell you whats wrong, how serious it is and understand when you say you cant afford to fix it. Other places strong arm you into believing youre driving a death trap. Not here. While Jeff will tell you youre driving a death trap, he will also show some compassion when it just costs too much. Their work is solid. My 2006 car had an oil leak. The mechanic, Will, also found every seal in the engine needed replacing. I bit the bullet, had them do the work and a couple years later it still runs like a charm. Ballwin Car-X is a trustworthy repair shop. Jeff and Will make it almost a pleasure to get your car repaired.

Great service! Fast and reliable!!

Kevin and his team are the best! They are my go to place for car service. Always professional, honest, trustworthy and with smiles on their faces to boot. No matter what we need when it comes to cars, Kevin and Car-X is my go to.

THE BEST place in the area for car maintenance. Very professional and very friendly staff! Fair prices for all maintenance but even better with their Family Pack Cards. Totally worth it!

We were on the road from Maryland and noticed the truck was shaking. Weo had called a few places they were closed. We were on are way to another place and noticed Car-X doors were open!We pulled in and spoke to Jake. He was phenominal and got us back on the road sine one tire on the trailor had blown the steel belts. Thank you again Jake Hallenberger !!!

Jeff and the entire staff made my entire maintenance process so smooth and easy. They make sure Im getting exactly what I need at the right place. Even if they werent working directly with me, every single person there made me feel welcome. Not only that, they attract clientele that make the experience enjoyable. The brief hour that I sat in their waiting room was so peaceful. Thanks for looking out for me!

Thank you, Jeff, for being such a kind, funny, and decent human being. You were such a pleasure to meet. Thank you for taking the time to care about people. You are the best.

Really honest and sincerely nice. Jeff the manager will treat you like one of the family. I wouldnt go anywhere else! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

Jeff is the general manager. He is so honest and charismatic I stopped changing my own oil to give him business. Highly recommend.Update 2020: Jeff is STILL a blessing to Car X as the lead mechanic at this Manchester shop. I told Jeff the story of how my wife convinced me to start going to a shop based on a single interaction with Jeff for an admissions inspection some 5 years ago. I agree with her original assertion: Jeff is charismatic, straightforward, customer service oriented and funny to boot!Spend some time in the waiting room and you start to feel like youre in an episode of Cheers except every customer is Norm.I went in today to have the oil changed but my 9 year old Mazda needed a serpentine belt and brakes as well. It wasnt cheap altogether in my mind but the calm and non pushy demeanor of the lead mechanic showing me the obvious-and dangerous-cracks in the belt and teaching me what to look at when assessing the breaks put my mind at ease.The pricing is VERY fair for sure.I think taking note of my dismay at having to have the work done the mechanic actually adjusted my e-brake alignment as well FOR FREE AND UNSOLICITED left me exiting the parking lot with a smile.I showered praise on Jeff and the team again and Jeff finally actually asked if Id feel comfortable leaving a review-sheepishly humble as ever.I opened the reviews as I got home and realised Id already done so a while back and this is my update..You can trust Jeff and the team at Manchester Car-X. Dont believe me? Let him change your oil once and see what you think.I bet youll end up like me; half a decade later Im still impressed enough to take the time to give credit where credit is due.

Jeff and John always take great care of me and my automobiles. After trying to find a really good place to get help with my cars, I finally found the best place in the area. Plus they are very reasonable with their prices. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great place to work on your vehicles.

Very friendly staff and quick service. Danielle was very clear about what was going on and what I was waiting for, also very nice to talk to while I was waiting. My mechanic Will explained all the work my car needed in a friendly and helpful way. Thanks guys! I got my safety and emissions done in about a half hour. Maybe less...the fresh coffee in the lobby definitely helps time go by. Haha

Great customer service and great work. My go to for car stuff.

Wonderful place to get work done on your car. Jeff is always super polite, funny and friendly. Very competitive pricing and quality work. I return to them for a lot of my car needs

Jeff and his staff have always done a great job for us! We have been coming here for years. You can get an appointment time quickly. They are honest and fair priced. We moved and have other auto places much closer, but we always come back here.

Great Service Jeff and his team are awesome!

Honest, affordable and reliable. This place is great. They got me right in for safety and emissions when the chain place next door had a 3 hour wait.

Ive been a customer at Car-X in Ballwin for a couple of years. I wanted to thank Jeff and the mechanics for their AMAZING work and service today. I recently purchased a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. It had every problem imaginable under the sun. This was a project car for me, and Ive done so much to fix it. I brought it in today to have a CV axle assembly installed, but Jeff and his crew found a few more LEGITIMATE things wrong with the car. You guys saved me a lot of headache and time. The car sounds brand new. Besides new front struts (which Ill do soon Jeff), the car feels amazing when I drive it. 214k miles and STILL KICKING!! Please, if you need work done on your car, trust Jeff and the mechanics over at Car-X in Ballwin.

They squeezed me in on short notice on a weekend and saved our vacation!

I don’t feel like my time mattered much to these guys. I made an appointment today to get my safety and emissions testing done. They said it would take one hour. We arrived at 2:30. By 3:30 they finally pulled my car into the garage. By 4:15, they came out and said I needed a break light to pass. By 4:50 I was finally able to leave. If you are running behind, I would have really appreciated notice on that. I had errands to run and would have done that and come back if it was going to take an hour just to get my car in despite having an appointment. Sitting for almost 2.5 hours with a small child was not how I expected to spend my afternoon. I will say they were very nice but I feel my time was wasted.

Friendly service, helpful and explains WHY you need the service. Also let’s you know if you can go a bit longer, if you need to save up for a service. Awesome sense of humor and fair prices. Easy walking distance if your hungry while your waiting to get something to eat or to hit a couple of nearby shops.Later when I had an accident and someone hit my car and ran from the scene, I asked owner who he recommended in town. And got great service from them as well.If you know enough about cars and your an extravert, go in early on Saturday mornings. That’s when the true auto enthusiasts go. I have learned some fascinating info about cars waiting for mine from other owners. Men and a few women willingly share their tips and secrets..... next time I need to take notes.

This is a great store! Your staff is wonderful. The manager Dustin is wonderful. Always personable, friendly, and professional and fair. I have been to many locations throughout St. Louis and all of them have been wonderful. At this store they are fair, polite, professional, friendly and the customer always comes first. A+++ for service.

Jeff and his team are thorough and reliable. They go beyond by treating you like family. The only place I trust in the Ballwin area.

Ive taken my car here several times, and Ill keep going back. Jeff is a super nice and genuine guy. They do good work, they dont pressure you into service you dont need, and they are appreciative of your business. Its not easy to find a good mechanic. This one is fantastic.

Great shop, loved the manager. I got a muffler delete and new pipes welded on. They took care of everything I needed and gave me a great price. Theyve got my business from here on out.

Ive been taking my cars to them for years and have always had a good experience. Jeff and his team are very professional and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you get the best service in a timely manner, whether its a simple oil change or a more labor intensive repair. Ive found them to be honest and upfront about whats needed to keep you safe on the road. I trust them with my vehicles and they have never led me wrong.

The most honest people.

Great and friendly guys! They fixed my car up in no time and were very kind. Thanks a lot

They are honest,they know how to treat customer I wish everybody can go to this place to fix his car,they make you happy and you feel comfortable.

This is the only place I take my cars. See Jeff, he will take care of you and your vehicle needs. The mechanics know what their doing and Jeff is honest and fare. In this day and age, thats hard to come by. If your not able to work on your car yourself, I would highly recommend this place.

Great People! Great Place! I don’t have to worry about people ripping me off at this place!

Jeff is great! Service is excellent and prices are competitive.

Jeff and team are always great. They are happy to be at work and very welcoming to all customers. There is a positive energy in the shop.

Customer service, communication and work done is excellent at Car-X Tire & Auto. The prices are very fair and Ali makes sure everything is taken care of. Great experience!

I found this location because I heard their ad on the radio for a free state inspection. It just so happened I needed one and I like free things. I made my appointment and found my mechanic! Jeff, the manager, is perhaps the only truly honest mechanic left on earth. I know nothing about cars other then they are a great way to get to work and to go out for dinner. So car speak...I dont know it. Jeff explained to me very simply what things are recommended for my vehicle at its reached mileage and because he knew my budget was a factor, he recommended to me only the items that needed to be performed. This is the first time in my life that I feel perfectly comfortable in taking my car to get serviced. I used to take it to the dealer for maintenance...but NO MORE! I would highly recommend Ballwin Car-X for any work you need done. Theyll get it done. Theyll do it correctly. Theyll guarantee it. And youll be glad you did!

Great services provided by car X. Jeff was the worker who I interacted with and he was great with scheduling and answering my questions.I came here to get my car inspected, when it failed inspection the mechanics showed me the items that failed while it was on the rack to show me that it was legitimate. Was able to quickly schedule work to get done and get it inspected again at no cost.

Jeff has repeatedly provided the best customer service I’ve ever experienced from any automotive repair shop! When you combine that customer service with great prices, trustworthiness and efficient service, there’s no where else I’d rather take my vehicle! Highly recommend!

Vehicle was in for emissions and inspection. Quick, thorough, done.

I’ve spent over $5000 at this location with Jeff and co for several different vehicles. Always straight shooters and if they find something wrong that’s expensive, they will show you the part as is and what it should be so you can decide. They will also make sure you don’t leave in an unsafe vehicle without you getting the full story. Many seem to interpret this is them trying to get more money out of you. Would you rather have a car place that makes sure you drive something safe for and your family or someone who only does what you ask and keeps quiet about issues they find? Keep up the good work Jeff and co. but please remember to keep your customers informed! That’s my only issue when dropping off a vehicle.

Lots of places do inspections and car work -- customer service makes a big difference in someones experience. I was in need of an inspection just before Christmas and called lots of places on Manchester. Most couldnt get me in, but Jeff worked with me to find a good time for both of us. When I arrived, he was professional, yet very humorous. Hanging around a car place in the waiting room on Christmas Eve isnt super fun, but Jeff had a way of making it more than tolerable. Jeff is a great person to work with and I would recommend him and his shop for car work.

No one could really feel the bumpy ride I was experiencing. I was about to get a new car! Car-X put 2 new tires on the front, alignment and balanced... Im riding smooth again and loving my car! Thanks Car-X. Great customer service too!

Jeff and Will do a great job in letting us know whats up with our car in fair and reasonable way. Jeffs customer interaction is his biggest asset. Check them out for yourself.

Affordable and very helpful. They were quick enough for me and honest about the work needed on an old car (I admit, I already knew the issue but wanted to test it. Im a small girl so sometimes places try to pull the wool over my eyes but that didnt happen here. I know well enough about cars and can do much of my own maintenance, but I dont have a garage of my own for comforts sake). I cant say that about a lot of car places, so I appreciate the respect I was given.I saw some reviews that complained about time for a wait. As with any car place, if you wait, expect to spend maybe an hour to two hours at minimum. Thats just the nature of the beast, so its best not to plan around it. Its never good to go too fast when doing any vehicle repair or maint.

Great services, well explained with up front pricing.

The only reason I choose car x for all of my auto needs is the personal feeling I get from jeff when I am there. He is very welcoming and I feel he truly cares about his clients. Best experience as far as my auto repairs or tires. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

I talked to Jeff in person and Chris over the phone and both were absolutely phenomenal !! I have never been treated as nice as these two have treated me at an auto shop and because of that I will be going to them from now on! Jeff squeezed me in to get a tire replaced and was unbelievably friendly and made me feel like we were old friends. Give them a shot of you havent yet!! ( Plus they have amazing specials that seem to run pretty often )

I’ve taken a few vehicles here and the manager is top notch. He greets you with a hand shake when you walk in and holds his techs to high standards. Great place.

The employees at this Car-X are very kind and funny. Jeff is very friendly and is open about his work. He’ll explain what the service is, what needs to be done, and will work with your budget. Highly recommend

I love this place! I had to have my front brakes, rotors, and a wheel bearing replaced. Dustin was great at thoroughly explaining what I needed and what I should be aware of for future consideration. I did not feel pressured to buy anything and they had me in and out in no time!

The best service in the area for tires, maintenance - everything! Management (Jeff) is top notch. I’d choose them over anyone, even my dealer, any day.

Great service and really friendly staff.

They called me first thing the next morning with the reasonable estimate and had it all repaired perfectly by the afternoon! Would definitely use this place again!

*STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE*I had my 80 year old mother go there for a safety and emissions inspection, and it was the worst experience she or I have had with an automotive repair place. They tried to convince her she needed all 4 tires replaced before they would pass her, and its funny how that just so happened to be while they were running a tire special. I went up there with her a couple of days later, and they doubled down saying she needed them. This was even after I pointed out the tread wear indicators werent even close to showing we needed to replace her tires. They then started trying very hard to point something else out, and thats when I told them Ill be talking to the state highway patrol, Troop C in our area, about this. They quickly got more upset, and said I can take it somewhere else and they would say the same thing. Funny, I had already taken it to Meineke, and the they said there was nothing wrong with her tires. I mentioned that fact, and Car-X was done with us at that point, saying we should just take it there then. That is exactly what we did, and her car passed. The praying on the elderly, and those individuals that might not know a lot about automotive related things, should be illegal, and Car-X should have their business license revoked. They caused my mother a lot of worry and grief over their actions around Christmas time. Ill be telling everyone I meet and know, to stay far away from Car-X from now on.

Very good place. My oil change took a little while but it was very busy and they were very polite the guy even took off $15 when I only had a coupon for $10 off because off my wait! I would go there again with another coupon!!! I would recommend this place to everyone!!

Customer Service is absolutely THE BEST! Jeff and Danielle are true professionals and that extends to all the mechanics as well! If your car needs anything I highly recommend you take it to this Ballwin location, you wont regret it.

Great customer service, fair prices, quality parts and good mechanics. Gets the job done right and on time. Will work with drop-shipped/mail-order tires, too. This store does my legacy ICE car maintenance now.

The Ballwin CAR-X is the best car repair shop in the entire area. Very confident in the work they do...am never pressured to have repairs that arent vital. Super friendly & knowledgeable people.

Jeff is awesome. He treats you like a longtime friend, is honest and his crew does great work. I highly recommend!

Always great customer service, they always get me in and out when I need it. Jeff always takes care of me when I am in there and the guys do great work!! Best service in TOWN.

I wont take my car anywhere else. They have earned my trust.

Very prompt and affordable service on all vehicles foreign and domestic. I was in a bind and they where there for my rescue mentally and $$. Thanks a lot guys keep up the great work!

Rude staff, horrible communication.

I have been a loyal customer for nearly 20 years and have referred many to the Ballwin location. Jeff and his crew treat everyone like family and treat their vehicles and $ as if it was there very own. Strong recommendation to anyone.

Jeff the manager is one of the most genuine people there is. Always feel like Im family when Im there. This location will continue to have my business!

One word describes these guys: HONEST. I was told by another shop that my Mazda needed a completely new exhaust system at a cost of $1900. I took it to Car-X. They put it on the lift and showed me that although my exhaust had some surface rust it was perfectly usable and all I needed to replace was the second cat. Since aftermarket support for my particular model is poor, they fabbed up a new cat for my car and had me going again for well under $500 in about 2 hours tops. Manager Sean and Mechanic Will: Thank you again!

While Jeff is a nice guy, I had them order a part for me. It took 4 weeks of me calling them to remind them to check on my part. 5 weeks later, they finally got the part (sent to the wrong location to begin with, apparently they didnt check).I told them when I dropped off my vehicle that I thought it may not be the part they were replacing (the blower motor). They placed the motor and I get my vehicle back ($250 less in my pocket) with the same issue as I started with and absolutely no warning that it hadnt fixed the issue.They were a little cheaper, but its not worth it if I have to remind them to do their job and then they replace the wrong part, but dont tell me they didnt accomplish anything.Im not giving them more of my money. Going somewhere that will get the job done and communicate.