Oscar and his team are truly running an honest, efficient, and reasonably priced auto shop. Ive been fortunate enough to only need minor repairs and oil changes on my TDI Jetta since moving to the Bay Area, but will definitely take my car here for any problems that arise in the future.
I dont write reviews, but felt compelled to on this one. They wont let you use your own parts, which is fine, but they hang up on you if you ask them to match online prices for the same parts. I did not have any work done by these people, but they are sus af.
The best! These guys know everything there is to know. They do excellent work for very fair prices and they are so nice! Even when customers are a little kooky. Lol. Inspections are drive up and wait. No appointment needed.
Jerome the head guy at ludlow is one of the best machnics I ever met he took good care of my car after I had a bad experience at n.y 1 transmission repair in the bronx (worst place EVER STAY AWAY FROM THEM THEY LEFT MY CAR ON THE STREET AND LET SOMEONE BRAKE INTO MY CAR THEY STOLE EVERYTHING DOWN TO THE AIR FRESHENER)BUT YA LUDLOW IS THE BEST MACHNICS IN MANHATTAN!!!HANDS DOWN!!!!some may say that they are expensive but honestly u get what u pay for !!!
11 mins. In and out for inspection. As efficient and undouchey as it can possibly get
Great work! The prep and paint detail was exactly what we were seeking. The BEFORE, During abs AFTER pics are pretty dramatic. Thank you.
No good morning... Very unpleasant staff. Weird people working there.. and if you a woman good luck.....
I went in for spark plugs and a coolant flush had no problem they even used my coolant oil and kept the rest 1st mistake. 2nd mistake. They use other peoples parts and just charge labor to install them today I called and they said they don’t use personal parts they want me to buy there’s it’s a rip off- 3rd mistake. They’ll hold your car an extra hour after the labor is done so they can charge extra. I will go to my brothers trusted Mechanic in the Bronx at least they don’t charge an arm and a leg and use your own personal parts. Go here at your own risk!!
These guys did the job in a timely manner and didnt overcharge me anything. They even apologized that they had to go over the estimated time by one hour. What more could you ask for in a mechanic? Honest, fast, forthcoming. These guys are my new mechanics. They did an awesome job and when a switch was accidentally installed upside down they fixed it for me on the spot. Friendly, good communication, excellent service from the top down. Toyota of Manhattan wanted $1750 +tax for a job they only charged me $270 for! Wow. F**k Toyota of Manhattan. The only thing is the entry to the garage is on a small street and theyre very jammed up in the mornings. You may have to wait a few minutes to get your vehicle in. But its absolutely worth it. I recommend these guys, highly. Very happy with both the great job and the friendly forthcoming Jerome, Jeremy, Winston and the other friendly mechanics I met as well. Awesome
Pros- Quick ServiceReasonable PriceStaff was helpfulCons- Street where located very small
5 star service.
One of the few places in Manhattan that still does the NYS inspection. Call ahead to get an appointment and they can get you back on the road quickly. They are pretty good with regular maintenance too. I got new front axles and they are fine.
Great service good mechanics the owner is a wonderful person
I drove in thinking that I might need a new car. Drove out with my like new car. Fast clean reliable. I wish I trusted my doctors like I trust my mechanic. I recommend to all.
Excellent service. Honest team. Rates that were fair and less than I expected for a Manhattan shop. Will be a repeat customer.
Ludlow Garage is one of the best in NYC. They run inspections quickly and efficiently. They fix or repair your car the same way. You will get great service here. The staff are all smart and nice. Used them for (3) Years. Fine place to take your automobile.
One of the few garages that are located in Manhattan that does top notch work on any car. Located on Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side (south of Houston) I dare you to find another mechanic shop nearby that has half the quality.Anything from simply filling up your tire to coming to your apartment to check out your car or towing you to their place they will fit you in no matter what type of customer volume they have and they will get the job done.Not only a garage they have an auto body shop across the street so they control the painting and body work as well.And believe it or not for all of that work they do they charge very reasonable prices.If you are a gearhead and prefer to buy your own parts and then just have them installed--they will do that for you too.NOTE- when you need work done that day you got to drop your car off at least between 6:30 and 7 a.m. (assuming it can be done)
Love this place the staff are very professional and helpful and courtesy will recommend them to my friends.
There the best in New York, Excellent workers, clean shop and excellent prices.
Brought my Subie in for an expired inspection during the pandemic and was relieved to find kind staff, efficiency and proper precautions around Covid.. The mechanic explained he wasnt going to touch anything in the car, explained what he needed to do and was just generally on top of being covid cautious and communicative. I felt super comfortable and appreciative. Now I have to go pay my parking ticket :)
They inspected my car pretty fast. Also when they werent available to fix a flat (short staffed) they recommended another place to go to. Good people.
Fast and affordable. Thanks guys!! 5 stars
Excellent service and reasonable prices. It was raining and they took me right in.
Fantastic! I called ahead to make sure they were doing inspections, I was told yes and to head on over. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, professional and efficient. In and out in under 30 minutes, and due to an old windshield replacement my registration sticker and old inspection sticker were peely and falling off a bit. When they stuck on my new inspection sticker, they also fixed my registration sticker! A small but much appreciated gesture. Will 100% be back next year for inspection, and in between if any issues come up with my car, these guys rock!
Excellent service and professional staff. Would recommend everyone to come here for all your auto service needs. The location is also very convenient to get to.
James was great. I needed a smog test. Reasonable prices and he fit me in asap
The Staff, Excellent 👌 Team Knowledgeable And Detail Of The Problem Solving, And Of Course Problem Solved......!
Am so glad I had my car serviced here. Fair prices. Finished work quickly
Wonderful people.i trust no one else with my cars
I have been going there for years. On the expensive side, but considering the location and quality of work, totally warranted.
Prompt, thorough service with no push for unneeded extras, look after their customers & give you a heads up on whats coming up. Been going there for years. Recommend.
This is a great place in the neighborhood for car owners. Very honest people! Price is fair and quality is good.
Everybody was so professional and courteous I recommend bring your car there for all your repair needs
Amazing customer service, fair pricing, no hidden charges - all explained upfront, quick turnaround.
Great shop; no nonsense neighborhood garage. In and out; really great to find a spot like this in Manhattan.
Super helpful and quick! My inspection was only $10. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Will definitely be back to service my car here.
Theyre are awesome!!!
Got my cars serviced there. Awesome price and great service! I will definitely come back!
This is a rarity in New York: an honest and competent auto mechanic! They may not be the least expensive but they are good and reliable. Ive had used cars that Ive thought of buying checked out here, and over several years, an alternator replaced, a starter, front shocks, etc. All their work is high quality. Best to arrive early in the morning and call ahead. Parking is tight on this block. They are really good guys.
Usually when i go to a mechanic shop they men are not so nice or they try to overcharge me. The service i received fromthe first five mins. Made me feel quite welcomed and in theright hands.. The office atmosphere was so pleasant the bathroom was a charm. The worker jeremy and the receptionist where very professional . they have no idea how they gave me confidence and joy as a woman alone in the shop. All the other places Ive tried really made me feel frustrated. Thank you Ludlow...you guys Rock. !Ms D BrownI really appreciated your service.
These guys are great!! My boss has been coming to them for 35 years and although she has not been in a while they recognize her and can name all the cars she has had.In particular, my boss deals with Jerome. He is kind, patient, and truly cares about the owners and their cars. The same can be said for the other employees I have met there.Took the car in to have a flat patched, the oil changed, and a new battery installed. Took about 2.5 hours and cost a little over $300.Prices are fair. They keep a clean waiting room and theres a deli around the corner if one needs a snack while waiting.Best car shop I have ever been to!
Great and fast service...
Drove my car in to be repaired, for a noise it was making, they put an alternator, they changed all the motor mounts, damaged the key starter, and took a perfect good battery out and put another one with tie straps, after that my car was in and out of his shop around 5 or 6 times because it keep stalling. I never got none of the things he replaced back. WILL Not Recommend. My car is fine now, and in good working thanks to a honest and reliable person.
Look no further for amazing mechanics. These guys are great! Honest, helpful and accommodating.
They are not following NYC DMV inspection guidelines. The staff is extremely rude and unprofessional.
Excellent service and very patient knowledgeable repair technicians. Good prices too. I wish all car repair places were like this place.
Professional. Praying all my work was DONE correctly. I wont know until I get in the Highway. A little cold in the waiting area. It would be nice if Coffee was offered or a Snack machine was available.
Excellent service, honest mechanics! Will definitely bring all my future business here and recommend to friends.
Ive known the owner for many years. He is a decent hardworking man. I know his son too. Unfortunately they insist on keeping that miserable, nasty, rude African American man with the full head of grey hair and beard (I dont know his name). I just dont understand why people who work in a service industry would be so rotten. Nevertheless, I stopped going to Ludlow because of him.
I’ve been coming to this shop for over 10 years. It is the best garage I have ever seen. I feel safe when I come here knowing no one trying to rip me off.
Well respected work is then you can believe in what they tell you which is why I go to them on occasion
Just when you’ve lost faith in service after being gauged at Staten Island Toyota and being quoted another $3000 at Bay Ridge Toyota. The guys here checked my van and sent me home. They are nice, reliable, reasonable and honest. I will never bring my older vehicle anywhere else.
Ive been coming here for years, Jerome and his staff are awesome. I would highly recommend his shop to anyone. They are the meaning of true mechanics, they diagnose the problem and not just change part after part like most shops do.
This place is the best! You go in and it looks like most garages except that they actually serve you when you walk through the door instead of making you wait around like a second rate citizen. They are so honest and fair and really want to make you happy. There are not many garages left that have their customers backs like Ludlow does. Not only is their main guy Jerome great, each mechanic that I have interacted with is polite, respectful and takes the time to explain what is happening with your vehicle. If youre in Manhattan and need work done, there is no alternative.
Great shop always friendly
I went to this shop about 3 months ago to have my brake pads replaced. They were very professional, fair, and found a bolt on my wheel that had been broken for a while and offered to fix it for a reasonable price since the had to work on that area anyway for the brake pads. No other mechanic had offered to fix that issue such as when rotating my tires because they said it would be costly labor even though the replacement bolt was not much.
I am from Canada and I broke down on FDR on my way home. This garage was the first I contacted and they helped me out with my odyssey. I am very pleased with their service and also the customer care was outstanding. Very rare to find an honest garage these days but I truly believe this is one of them. Thank you for the quick service and for helping me get back to Canada. Roland.
The best experience I have so far with absolutely everything. After a car accident I took my car to this shop and Jerome returned my car impeccable, clean and looking new!!!
Walter is great. Service is great. Trustworthy team. Take my Audi 4.2 and BMW X5 to these guys. Only good stories to share.
Incident 1) woman told me they never use customers own oils for oil change after i had just done so with the help of their own mechanics. Incident 2) they insisted on my next visit to their shop in 6 months, as if i didnt do that, my car would explode. Incident 3) one dude tried to charge me $400 just to have my rimlocks removed, meanwhile SeaBreeze in Brooklyn would do it for a $20 tip. I know it is capitalism, but damn they make some crook moves.
Awesome shop, honest and professional. Mechanics are always doing their jobs with so much care.JEROME AND MARIO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND THE GREAT ENVIRONMENT YOU HAVE FOR YOUR MECHANICS.
Best Mechanic in manhattan hands down.
They are very competent and quick. Prices are great.
I like the people there - inspection is done professionally and fast - last dock in the city that drivers can take there are there and inspect efficiently at LES.
Not satisfied, very superficial job and high risk to get it done by substituting a piece of the car instead of trying to repair it (consequently paying unreasonable fees for elementary jobs): after changing the AC condenser, a new issue occurred; having it repaired too (the alternator belt was only missing...just needed to take a quick look instead of suggesting to change the whole piece) and done the annual inspection right after, another issue occurred and this caused the engine to brake and so the car which now has been dumped. They never checked the engine oil. Wont ever come back.
Always busy but worth the wait
Absolutely flawless experience. Spoke to Jerome about my issues at 8:10am, explained the entire process in detail, called with the estimate, car fixed perfectly, and parked in a spot near my apt. A+
I’ve been coming here for over 10 years it’s your friendly local car garage i feel safe when i come here knowing no one trying to rip me off love these guys
Everyone I spoke to in the entire process was friendly and helpful. Overall great experience.
The best company I have ever been. They repair my car in one day without an appointment. because they know we had emergency and would like to help us. we get our car the next day with nice and clean. especially i really appreciate ryan and jerome! they are really nice!
I have never been very happy with the quality of the service I receive at Ludlow. The first time I went to get a timing belt and water pump replaced. The water pump they installed was a cheap after market model and a year later it failed almost cooking my motor. Then I had another repair done involving replacing a simple fan. They billed me for two hours labor to remove something that couldnt have taken more than 15 minutes to install (four bolts and a plug). Finally, I needed a repair of a sensor. Reading the codes and installing the new sensor cost me two hours of labor, I got my car back with a nasty dent, the sensor was not correctly installed (it was hanging over the exhaust manifold, and they left the old sensor sitting in my motor. Were they working in the dark? When you go to Ludlow Garage most of your labor charge involves someone moving your car around. The only reason Ive gone there was that I dont know any other mechanics in Manhattan but I wouldnt recommend taking a car there for anything more than an inspection.
The BEST !!
They are reasonably priced in the city and do a good job.
Best shop in N.Y.C!!!..
Honest and Loyal Mechanics, guys like these are hard to find!!!
These guys will rip you off. They eventually did it to me after going a few times. They will screw up something on purpose so that you have to go back.
Great service!! They get you in last minute for an inspection if necessary.Everybody is super friendly and professional! I have been going there for years.
Very nice people and serviceThank you Jerome for the good work and your kindnessAlso the Lady at the register very nice LadyI will return back to this place for service.
Good mechanics who stand by their work. The cliche is true here theyre honest mechanics. Do call ahead for a reservation —they are always busy.
The entire staff is very professional. Been my mechanic for over 25+ years. Always happy with their work no complaints. Once you go to them you will never go anyplace else.
Gave me a tire pressure filling even outside of the hours. Much appreciated.
These guys are excellent... very professional and arent money hungry! Its refreshing especially in nyc
Place is both classic and efficient!
Not the cheapest nor the most expensive great mechanics been going to them for 40years.Mario/Jerome the best!! And they back up their work
They had my car aligned in a day and the cost was on point! The owner offered to stay later so that I could pick it up after work. This is how an auto repair shop should be run!
Very organized guys and provide very nice customer service.
Excellent customer and car service.
Fast, professional, and kind. will definitely use their services again.
I know the owner/head machanic for over 30 years and I put up with his lousy schedule but to let me take my car after 2 days without looking at it and tell me your keys are on the table it’s no lost to me. I’m just letting anybody who reads this know that they are all rude and swear at each other, some work environment, remember not to take your kids with you there. They are over priced even having a childhood friend working there (don’t worry he’s been there for just as long and he’s just like family to them and he can never do wrong and they will never fire him) but I never asked my friend nor J****e for any special treatments. The only reason I go there is that I live in the neighborhood and I thought they would change by now and for a waste of my time on my vacation I should have known better. Never again. Plenty of shops to try but stay away from this one or find out for yourself. I hope they see this post and know who wrote it and maybe change... or not. One customer might not even get noticed that is why I give it a 1 Star because No Star was not a option. By the way one of there machanics just shook his head and said this happens all the time.
Excellent
Ive been going here for years. Honest repairs done right.
Good service and great location for LES residents
My forever car technicians. Very honest, dependable and fair priced!
Went to get my car inspected
Always good service.
We have used Ludlow garage for years, through the ownership of three very different cars - an Acura Integra LS, a Mazda MX5, and a BMW 128i. Their service has always been spot-on and the customer care is excellent. We highly recommend them!
Great mechanic and always reliable
Got my car inspected here, great service!