Yellow Bird Auto Diagnostic Center

I was in a bind for a new battery. I called up, they said bring my car right over. I dropped it off, they gave me a very good price (cheaper than other places). Battery was ordered, delivered and swapped out in less than 2 hours and they even checked my alternator and let me know it was working just fine.
Honest, affordable and quick!

This repair shop had a disparaging range between excellent reviews and lackluster ones when I was researching a local shop to get two tires replaced. So, I was a little worried when I decided to give them a try.
I’m so glad that I did. I called on a Saturday morning and was told to come by and they’d give me an estimate. I showed up around noon, was helped right away and was given a very fair price for 2 tires and a rotation.
I spoke with Spiro, and he said it would be ready around 2p. I ran a few errands on Ditmars and came back at 130p. The car wasn’t ready yet so I told Spiro that I didn’t live too far and that I’d come back. He asked «how far»?, and when I explained that it was approx 10 blocks he told me to leave my number and he’d come pick me up when the job was done!
220p rolls around & Spiro calls saying he’ll be at my place in 5 mins! He picked me up, we went back to the shop and I paid for the work and walked away with a receipt extremely happy.

This place really scams and rips you off. They try to make you feel like they are helping but really they are making matters worse.
I gave this place not one… not two… not three… but four (4) tries and just got worse and worse.
I did engine service check here, changed brakes and they totally screwed that up big time. I took it for brake change and rotars too. I came back the following day to complain about the tires they promised to replace for me and they didnt. I also complained about a funny cha ching sound and they first told me of… the breaks need change. I changed the breaks with them and the sounds didn’t change a bit. Instead, the sound now has a Crunk and clunk on top! The owner took the car for a spin around the block and said oh… the wheel alignment we can do for you, it’s off.
I said… haha your guy did the alignment for me yesterday. They didn’t fix anything, they made it worse and charged too much. They pretend a lot here, but they don’t know what the hell they are doing.
The breaks were not properly placed, the cha ching sound was actually the air suspensions and the breaks had to be placed properly.
Be careful and take caution here. If you leave your car with them, they let it sit there unattended and nobody anywhere near it. They pretend to work and don’t do anything much just b.s. you and try to push things on the customer. They give run around and all sorts of false promises and excuses later on.
Avoid at all costs

Brought car in years ago for repairs. Told i have to purchase the part n bring it to them. When car was ready picked it up parked on street wouldnt start. Was left there with excuses. Lets not forget parking ticket overdue recieved in mail for date in his possesion. Wouldnt pay. Gave me credit on my next repair. No u cant make sht like this up. Think owners name George.

Had a leaky tire, so I looked up auto repair and found these guys near me at the time. I was in and out with my tire patches up in 15 minutes!

I had a very pleasant experience at Yellow Bird. Guys who work here are very honest and went above and beyond of what I actually needed. Patched up my bumper spoiler and I didn’t even ask for it, because in every other place I went before would tell me that I need to replace it ($ 200 minimum), so I gave up asking. Checked and filled the oil, fixed the piece of metal that was holding the skid plate back in place, which i actually lost on the way there and was not pressured into thinking that i need to replace it immediately. I can just go online to get a new skid plate and would definitely go back here to put it up. Spent $ 20 and went there prepared to spend a fortune. Very happy!

I called a few shops to get information on some maintenance I needed for my fairly new car. Everyone quoted me an unreasonable amount for work I didn’t even need.
I remembered I bookmarked Yellowbird last minute based on star rating months ago. As I read the reviews, I started to fear I’d fall into the five percent of unsatisfied customers but I took a chance, called anyway and I cannot be happier.
It was late afternoon on a weekend. The friendliest man answered the phone and upon stating my intentions, he asked me for my car specifications and what I needed. He then proceeded to ask my why I thought I needed all that work. We had a short conversation, and he invited me to come in, even though I was far and they were about to close. He said he didn’t think I needed much work, but he’ll take a look and see. It turns out, I had been talking to George, the owner.
We arrived a bit late in the evening, and I needed to change something in my car. This would have taken hours at any other shop, but since they had stayed open waiting for me, they took me immediately.
George was beyond friendly and helpful, pointed out why I didn’t need the extra services the other shops suggested, and only had the required work done on my car.
I had the best experience, and will definitely recommend this shop to my friends.

Was very disappointed in their service. Had a flat tire on my new Volkswagen and needed a new tire ASAP for a planned trip the next morning. No one had the existing Hankook tires on the car anywhere including the dealership so I would have had to wait a couple days for a new $ 180 -$ 200 tire.
Needing a new tire quickly the tire guy there said he could order a new and comparable quality tire for $ 110. I stressed I needed a good quality tire. I put down a deposit and retuned early the next morning and he didn’t order one yet (despite saying it would be ready) and said in two hrs it would be ready. When I got there and already late for my trip I noticed he installed a tire by LingLong. Desperate, I paid and went on my way knowing I made a bad decision. Upon reviewing, the LingLong tire is a extremely low rating, cheap-​o Chinese brand and $ 50 dollar anywhere else. He charged $ 110 plus $ 25 for balancing etc. Do your research and ask a lot of questions before committing to these people.
Replaced it once I returned from my trip, not worth the risk.

Took a day off from work and drove down Steinway to see if I could get a used car I purchased two days ago evaluated for anything it may or may not need.
Ended up at Yellowbird in Astoria knowing that the battery terminal was corroded and acidified, the tire pressure monitoring system was triggered for lack of air in one or more tires, and that the ‘pink’ fluid was on the ‘low’ side.
It got late around 430 – 5 and I was wondering why I hadnt heard back even though they said it would be done by the end of day. The man who answered the phone when I called them said it was done and to come by. I was told when I arrived it would be 37 dollars and everything was ‘OK’.
I opened the hood and waited for the man who told me so to come back after flirting and riding around with an Italian woman, (he was also Italian and was laying it on thick with her) and after 15 minutes of waiting, I had enough and left.
I observed the TPM system still triggered, meaning they didnt fill the air, the battery terminal untouched and still very dusty meaning it was never touched, and till now I am not sure what was done that made me pay 37 dollars.
I would avoid this place, so should you. Apparently after the middle of this year, different people may have worked here and I was hoping the other Unilocal reviews were right about how good it was.
I was wrong, and im sure you will be too.

My normal mechanic on 21^st & 21^st was having trouble with his inspection machine, so I took a chance on Yellow Bird.
Oil change and inspection: $ 107.
When asked why it was so expensive, the mechanic said he just couldn’t resist giving my undercarriage a $ 40 rust treatment.
Maybe these guys take great care of their long-​time customers, but if it’s your first time in, you’re probably going to get scammed like this. My advice, try somewhere else.

I had a really wonderful experience.
My car died on a Sunday night and it was towed to yellow bird by an outside company. The guys at yellow bird moved my car to make sure I didn’t get a ticket for alternate side parking (I was told it was Ivan who went the extra step the move the car, thanks Ivan!). They replaced my battery and the car was ready by Tuesday. George, the owner, was very friendly and helpful from the beginning. When I called to pick up my car on Tuesday they met me by the train in a shiny black town car to pick me up and take me to the shop to get my car. So swanky. George guided me through the process of what was done to the car which made me feel more comfortable since I know nothing about cars.
I wish I had known that they offer free towing before I called a different tow truck company. I will be going back for their $ 20 oil change tire rotation deal.
Would highly recommend!

I have been here for both auto body work and regular car maintenance (brakes, tires, oil change, etc). George owns the shop and is very personable. He gets your vehicle in quickly and completes the service promptly. He also took time out to assist me with a billing issue that was a problem on my end.
Ivan did a fantastic job on some body work on my car. The car was also fully detailed when I picked it up. It looked fantastic.
Prices have been more than fair and the service seems quality. I trust the work they do here.

Take my land rover here all the time, they do a great job. Always friendly and honest. Definitely recommend!

Best place in astoria, George will always be fare and reasonable priced. this place was recommended by another mechanic. They also came to my house and gave me a jump free of charge. Great neighborhood place!!!

We have been coming here for a couple years now and George always comes through for us. We have had a couple different cars and have always been very happy with his work. He is affordable, trustworthy, and quick. As a woman who doesn’t usually like dealing with mechanics George has always made me feel very comfortable. Yellow bird also does road assistance too. We live in Astoria and he has come to my rescue a couple times. He’s given me a jump, put air in my tire, unlocked my car when keys where locked in and never over charges. This place is a true neighborhood gem. YellowBird is the BEST!!!

My experience at Yellow Bird has really been the best experience I have ever had when it comes to my car. George is super friendly and always willing to help out. the first time I went to them was for a routine check after a hurricane. George put my car on a lift and showed me all the parts to my car. He even rotated my tires for free — and the best part — he didn’t charge me for anything (not even the hour it took him to go through my car). They towed my car in another time when the battery died at no extra charge and fixed everything within the hour. I even got my tire patched up within 30 minutes once when I was in a hurry. Overall, I highly recommend going to Yellow Bird — they don’t rip you off and do the work well!

EASILY the BEST auto repair experience of my life. On a friend’s recommendation, I brought my car in to Yellow Bird to get the brakes changed, which they did in no time at all. Not only that, but they managed to save my rotors and, in turn, saved me money. This NEVER happens at an auto repair shop.
As it turned out, I also needed two new tires and was facing rust damage on the underside of my car. Now, a LOT of places will try to add more work so they can up-​charge the hell out of you. George and his crew showed me what needed to be done and why before they laid a hand on the car. With my okay, they took care of it for what I would have been spending on rotors. You simply cannot beat that kind of customer care.
And, as for the tires, George got me a pair for more than half of what I’d normally pay AND did a free alignment check. It truly does not get any better than this!!!
Also worth noting is how genuinely nice of a guy George is. He clearly loves his job, loves interacting with people, and is sincerely concerned about the customer’s safety and the well-​being of the vehicle. George and his Yellow Bird crew have made a lifelong customer out of me, for sure.

Honest, quick & affordable. What more could one ask? I am very happy that I found George and Yellowbird Auto, and will definitely go back. If you are looking for a great Auto Shop in Astoria, look no further.
I just recently found out that Yellowbird offers free towing and battery jumps! How cool is that?
Bonus info… Coolest thing ever is that George and yellowbird were on Auto Wars from Tuff TV!

I actually found this place by accident! I was selling my jeep and the buyer sent me to his mechanic there «Sammy» to check it out. I ended up not selling the jeep but i have had little things done there since. My car over heated and i asked Sammy to replace the water pump. He did a perfect job and has more than reasonable prices. He is such a genuinely nice/​honest person! I do pdr work and used to work in the Auto body field so i really appreciate how honest he is. I see customers come in and out and they are all treated «VERY WELL». A lot of shops take advantage, especially of women but «not here». Sammy really does his job like a pro who treats all of his customers as though they are family members and he wants them to be safe on the road. There are other techs there too. Auto body guys, and they are all on the same page as far as i can see. Unless Sammy plans on retiring any time soon i have found a mechanic that i trust and i really like as a person. A word of advice! If a Mechanic recommends a «top of the line» part… That is a Good Thing! I like this and i know first hand that Shops «do not» make money on parts. When he recommends the best brake parts, etc. I know that i am installing something that will last and this is what i want. It was clear to me from jump street that Sammy is not trying to get my Job. Rather, he is trying to get my long term business and trust… And he has it 100%
This place is a real Pearl!

I’ve been going to George at Yellow Bird for the past 5 years or so and I would recommend this garage to anyone.
I recently got a new set of tires from them for much less than what the local Pep Boys charged, plus I know the mechanics will be there in case i need anything else.
Then George fixed me up with Iban (think that was his name) to fix my bumper after a little fender bender. No only did he do an amazing job as it looks better now that before the accident, but the price was more than reasonable.
Great neighborhood shop that I’m planning on going to as long as I’m in the area with a car :)