Readers' Choice: Oswego's Best Automotive Repair
Where do you take your car for repairs?
Getting your car repaired can be a daunting and frustrating task.
Who do you trust to charge you a fair price? Will it be done on time? Will they fix it right? Those are just some of the questions that need an answer before handing over your keys to just any mechanic shop.
For this week's Readers' Choice, we're asking who has the best shop in town? If we're missing any shops, please let us know as soon as possible and we'll have them added.
This week's nominees are:
- Keith's Car Care
- S&S Automotive
- Brother's Garage
- Just Tires
- Norm's Auto Repair
- RJ Automotive
- Discount Tire Company
- Tuffy Tire & Auto Service
- Louie's Car Care
- Hartman Auto Repair
- Wilson Automotive Service
- Holmes Auto Repair
- Shipman's Garage
- Harry's Auto Service
- Roberts Auto Service
- Bartel's Auto Clinic
- Firestone Complete Auto Care
- Oswego Auto Repair
- Kacena Automotive Repair
How to vote
To pick your favorite, simply take a moment to click on each business and post a review in our Places Directory. The “Readers' Chocie” winner will be based on the reviews received on each directory listing and comments left in this article.
Reviews posted through noon Friday will be taken into account during scoring. As always, if we're missing any contenders let us know in comments.
Ashley Given
7:35 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
BROTHERS GARAGE! I will never take my car anywhere else! Buzz is the best!
Steven Jack
8:25 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A comment has been removed because it violates our terms of use. The object of Readers' Choice is to say which business gets your support and why. Accusing business owners of crimes for which they haven't been charged is defamatory and will not be allowed. Thanks.
Donna
8:28 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto is the best! The service is great and Tim is an HONEST mechanic! I would not trust my families vehicles with any other auto shop.
Jim Agema
8:52 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wilson Automotive. Have done business with Hugh for many years and the pricing and repairs are always fair, if not downright great. Can be trusted to do only the work that needs to be done or requested.
Donna
9:08 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Steve, I wasn't able to open Roberts Auto, so I left the comment on the main page.
Steven Jack
9:36 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Working to have Roberts and Louie's added to the directory sometime today or tomorrow. Until then, just leave your reviews for those two here in the comments. Thanks.
AllAboutMusic
9:25 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Definitely Roberts Auto - honest, hard-working, family owned business! Keith's always charges way more than the work actually takes. Example is an oxygen sensor - 1.5 hrs of labor for something that took ME 20 minutes to change and I do not do it for a living! Don't get me wrong, Keith is a great man but the people who estimate and charge don't know what they are doing. In this example, Keith was in the lobby when the estimate was given, to which I argued (as I have done it before and knew it's location before going there for other work). The person behind the counter faced Keith and asked 'isn't that right?', to which he shook his head. Have never had this happen, or anything even similar, at Robert's!!
Cheryl Magee
9:33 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto Service is the best in the area! Repairs done right the first time. Knowledgeable in every thing from oil changes to major repairs - and our family has had them all! Honesty and integrity are priorities with them. We have recommended many, many people to them. They truly are the best.
SheriF
9:48 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
RJ Automovitve! Ray has been servicing both our cars for the last 2 years. Great location, great business, extremely honest and fair prices. Would not go anywhere else. We have been very pleased.
Julie Danca
10:21 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Robert's!
Christine Bielawski
10:31 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto Service is the best! Reliable and service is excellent. We wouldn't take our vehicles anywhere else!
Phil Sheets
10:49 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Roberts are the one! Tim is an outstanding mechanic, who charges fairly and delivers what he promises. And the Roberts' family are an outstanding community asset. I am proud to be their pastor - Phil Sheets, Good Shepherd UMC.
Jennifer
11:11 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto Service! Honest, efficient, friendly. Highly recommend them!
Renee Mierop
11:15 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts auto is the only place our family of 8 cars will go. Tim Roberts knows his business, he's honest and cares about his customers. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a trust worthy mechanic who is reliable.
Kurt Gengler
11:29 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
No doubt Roberts Auto Service! I have had all are vehicles as well as other family members and friends go to Roberts and we have all been treated with fair, honest and efficient service. Tim Roberts is top notch at trouble shooting and making the appropiate repairs. I would highly recommend Roberts Auto Service to anyone in need of automobile service.
Elizabeth
11:35 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto Service is the best choice for a quality vehicle maintenace or repair. Tim is incredibly knowledgeable at what he does, and will give you an honest opinion as well as a fair price. We trust all of our vehicles here and have had nothing but great experiences! I highly recommend them!
Dayna White
11:47 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts Auto Service ~ Honest ~ Reliable ~ Efficient ~ Friendly I Highly recommend them service is excellent!
Hemi
11:47 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Robert's Auto Service is where I take all our family's vehicles. Problems are fixed on the first visit, pricing is always reasonable and they stand behind their work. Never needed to go anywhere else for service once they opened up shop!
Their website is: http://www.robertsautoserviceoswego.com/
Sarah Cull
12:56 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
SHIPMAN'S!!!
Matt M.
1:03 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The honesty and respect you receive at Roberts Auto has been a refreshing change from the feeling you get walking into other automotive repair shops. They provide the same confidence as having a 'car guy' in the family. This is a no-brainer; Roberts Auto is the best repair shop in town!
Mike H
1:44 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Our Team Auto is the only place for me. They are fast, fair, and stand behind their work. I've been taking my vehicles to Jimmy for close to 15 years and have always been pleased with the work.
Brandon Fregeau
2:03 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
I go with Roberts Auto service over anyone. I have takin my 2000 camry to him for basic maintance, my 1998 grand prix and my current car a 2006 GTO. He is knowledgeable in all makes and models and has always gave me honest advice and he makes sure you have your car back soon as possible. I am in the Navy and i travel across country alot. Everytime i am home I bring my car to Tim to make sure everything is sound. He has my vote.
Angela Snyder Cerny
2:54 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
My vote goes to Roberts as well. We have had our 3 cars serviced there since they opened and have had oil changes, service repairs and bought new tires there. They have always been honest and have fair prices. Trustworthy and good prices is what we look for and they are all that!
Jane Enviere
3:26 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Love this one! Having had a recent experience with one of the places listed here, and being inundated with mailers from them since that time, I now know why my bill was so high! All the money going to the advertising! No wonder they were so much higher than even the dealer who priced out the work for me after the fact (I called & got an estimate over the phone for the exact work that I had done at a local shop, so the dealer never saw what I paid.)!! I will not make that mistake again!
Sounds like I should try Roberts next time! : )
Nancy Parshall Weyl
3:34 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wilson automotive is the one for me. Honest and great prices. I have never been disappointed with the service there. I recommend Wilson's to all my friends and co-workers.
Victor Cotto
3:54 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Roberts auto hands down TKO nowhere else will I bring our vehicles! We tell everyone about Tim the Honest truthful mechanic. Good service wonderful friendly absolutely grade A quality!!!
Pam Roberts
4:01 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
roberts auto service! :D
Jeff
4:10 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Looks Like a Run-Away, Tim Roberts has also helped us out in a pinch a few times, Great service!
O&F's mom
9:05 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Brother's Garage - Buzz is knowledgeable, flexible in schedule and honest - best place for your car!
Don Draksler
9:41 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
I have used Roberts Auto Service since the doors opened. They are extreemly professional and knowledgeable with fair prices to boot. I am so pleased with them that not only do I take all my family cars to them but I have recommended them to all my friends.
Michael Swanson
11:29 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
RJ automotive is the way to go. Ray and Doug are honest, knowledgeable, and reasonable. My mother and I will not take our cars anywhere else. From an inspection to brake jobs to serious engine repair, RJ will do it all in a timely fashion for a great price.
Jennifer E.
12:35 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Absolutely no doubt....Roberts Auto!!!! Not only is Tim extremely honest and fair in his pricing, he also is very timely with service. I have two daughters who are VERY active, and being without a car is a hardship. Tim has always provided quality results in a reasonable amount of time. Also, they are very family-friendly. When I go for something quick like oil changes, there are activities for the kids (toys, coloring books, sometimes a real live dog!) in the waiting room to keep them occupied. Great job, Roberts family! You are truly appreciated! Like Don said, I recommend them to friends and family. My sis-in-law from Naperville brings her car to Roberts Auto.
Jacobsen Lawn Service
10:43 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
R J Automotive is who we trust to keep our fleet going!
JHansen
8:28 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Holmes Auto. This is a small family business out on Rte 71 just past Oswego HS. We have taken our cars there for over 15 years. I have found them to be honest about repairs needed, service is great, and prices are very competitive.
Paul Weinstein
9:26 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
If RJ Automotive (Ray and Doug) dont win for experiance, knowledge and integrity, theres something wrong in the world. They are ahnds down the best in Oswego!
Tony Salerno
9:51 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Brothers garage is the best in town! He does everything by the book, including pricing. I believe he is a one man shop capable of keeping up with busy demand due to his auto repair knowledge and extensive years is the business! He can repair a new Cadilac and build a hotrod from the ground up.
Larry Motykowski
11:15 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Keith's Car Care has always done what they say they will do and within their estimate. The management is also very active within the community.
Rose Cotto
4:37 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
I am very busy at work and at school. I need a vehicle when I need it. Robert's Auto so far treated our vehicles like it is their's. Tim is honest,and fair. I always tell my friends that he is a christian and will let you know exactly what needs to be done with the car problem in an honest and fair way. I tell my co-workers and friends to go see Tim when they have problems with their vehicle. We will not go anywhere else in Oswego for our cars, only at Robert's Auto.
Tim and Teresa Flynn
10:56 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
our vote is for Roberts Auto Service! always friendly and professional! thank you.
rose mary ruszkowski
10:57 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
I've recently taken my car to Kacena Automotive for service and was thoroughly pleased with Andy's work ethic, the quality of the work performed, and the price. He's also an instructor at an automotive school so he's more than up to date on anything new in the field. I have already recommended him to friends, and I will most certainly continue to do so.
G'sMom
3:33 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
RJ Automotive is the best! If you haven't tried them, you should.
DOVIE Williams
3:33 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
R J Automotive. Trustworthy and honest!
Cindy Neal Casner Gilsdorf
3:45 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
R J Automotive for sure!!
Fabienne
4:00 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wilson's! very honest and trustworthy!!! doesn't make you pay more than you should and very reasonably priced!
Rose Cotto
4:11 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Robert's Auto Service definitely! Hats off to Tim. He is honest and knowledgable .I told my friends and co-workers to see Tim if they have car problems.
Al Preseren
6:01 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Al Preseren
I have had our vehicles serviced at Kacena Automotive Repair. Andy operates a quality business as he is very knowledgeable, responsive and best of all he does excellent work.
Tim and Teresa Flynn
6:17 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
Roberts Auto Service! They are honest, professional and friendly.
Marie
6:57 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
Harry's Auto for sure! Not a doubt in my mind....27 years in the Aurora/Oswego area...family owned and operated....even makes house calls!
DebR
11:30 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Keith's Car Care has been there for us more times than I can count with stellar service and reliable work!
Rob
12:43 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Keith's car care has been an essential business in the Oswego community since '85. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Fairest car repair around
Brian Suste
1:53 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
Brothers Garage is the ultimate best. Buzz will fix your car in a professional manner at a very fair price. If you are going anywhere else, you are probably paying too much. Plus Buzz is the best to work with...ask him about some of his artwork.