Armor Tire

Establishing a relationship with a new mechanic in a new neighborhood can be daunting. These guys are so nice and professional. They are great with communicating the problem and fixing it, and at very reasonable prices. I won’t take my car anywhere else!

With no previous appointment, I came in this morning with a bad serpentine belt and tensioner pulley that was squealing like a pig with a hot poker in it’s ass. When I arrived, there was an early morning line out the door. Mike, the owner, arrived and opened the office and It was quite obvious he was almost «too busy» which in my opinion only says good things about a business. Being a walk in customer, I was prepared to be last priority behind the folks that had appointments and that were ahead of me in line. However, Mike treated me like I was a top priority. He did mention that he wanted to «under promise and over deliver» which I really appreciated. He had me taken care of before lunch and at a fair price. Mike and his crew are super professional, knowledgeable and treat each customer like they’re the only one they got. Obviously, this is not the case. They are doing plenty of business and it’s easy to see why!

Cool place so far. Was mad busy when I got here around 10 am. Need a battery… Still waiting, but not bothered by it at all lots of things to get into up the street while you are waiting and the communication about your car status is good as well. 4 stars only because I am not so sure about the pricing yet… but I will return for future service. The place has a relaxed feel to it.

This is the best auto mechanic shop that I have to in years. They are always courteous and they try hard to take care of every customer that comes in. They are very straight up and trustworthy. They are very busy though. That’s a good thing though. Go see them you will be happy.

I’m not the sort of person that rushes over to the review sites every time I have a really good or bad experience. I feel like the staff at Armor really deserves the 5 star review, so despite the fact that I could be eating a bowl of ice cream right now, I decided to come over here and right this well deserved review instead. I’m lazy, so this is very meaningful coming from me. ;-)
I’ve brought multiple cars to Mike and his team for repairs, and I have to say that whether it was one of my 70’s hot rods, or a later model vehicle — they always know what to do for the right price. Let me first tell you that this is not a «tire shop». Sure, they can do tires and ailments very well, but the real secret of this place is their awesome mechanics. You’re not going to find anyone jerking you around and making up stories over at Armor. This is an old fashioned, ethical garage. Are they busy? Of course they are! People love these folks for god reason. But they never make you feel like their so busy that they can’t take care of you. These folks always go the extra mile to get you taken care of and make sure your vehicle is properly diagnosed and repaired for a fair price. You just can’t find that anymore. I’ve been tinkering with cars for over 20 years and I grew up in Atlanta, so like I said before — These guys deserve the 5 star review.
If you want to drop your car off and sleep well at night knowing you’re in good hands, then look no further. You won’t regret working these fine folks.

We’ve been very happy with them. They’ve been honest and reasonably priced. Always taken care of our vehicles quickly, even when they weren’t sure if they could get it done same day.

Express tire on Moreland is the best. I’ve been a procrastinator all my life so whenever I have to take a trip I run to express and have them check my tires and make sure I’ll be safe. They are always honest and helpful and I’ll never go anywhere else. I highly recommend this place.

These guys do great work! I’ve had some tire trouble twice lately with these rough Atlanta roads, and Armor Tire has fixed me up both times with fast service and excellent prices. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional and really saved the day for me twice now. I highly recommend Armor Tire!

I am a repair the car at the dealer person, but when I punctured the sidewall of a tire while backing over a jagged granite curb I decided to go local. This is a small shop, so when I went by in the morning they did not have my tire in stock, but said they would have it by 2pm. When I called at 2:30, they were slammed, but said to bring it over and they would take me right in. That usually means you might get out of there a couple of hours later. Not here. I went back and in 20 minutes they mounted & balanced the new tire. Not only that, they mounted the spare on the back of my car, AND put the cover back on, AND checked the air pressure in all my tires. This is not my first tire repair, and I can honestly say, none of the big guys do the extras. Five stars are well earned.

If you are looking for an honest mechanic, you’ll get it here. I came in saying I needed my oil changed and transmission fluid changed. Getting the transmission fluid changed came as a recommendation from the dealership that put in a new transmission a few month back. When I told them this, they said that they only fix things that needed to be fixed and that they would look at the transmission fluid and if it was ok, they wouldn’t change it. Leave my car there, come back 2 hours later, and all they did was change the oil saying the transmission fluid was perfect. They want your business and do so by running an honest shop.

Basic lube change. Exceptional service & prices. Got us in & out in 20 minutes. Very clean & well kept.

I am so lucky to have found these guys! I drove over a nail and was hoping to get it taken care of today (MLK day) since I didn’t have work. When I called ahead to make sure they were open, the guy told me to come in even though they were closed. He also gave me a little grief for saying I was going to tow my car in, challenging me to learn to put the spare on and save the $ 50 from the tow truck. LOL! Lo and behold, my boyfriend and I were able to get the spare on and make it in there. He literally dropped what he was doing to help me, and I was in and out of there in 15 minutes. He also helped me put all of the tools back into my trunk properly, which was so nice. He could’ve just spent the minimum amount of time helping me, especially since they were closed. I’ll definitely go back to these guys in the future.

I’ve had to get new tires and replace a few things on my car and I bring it to Armor every time. My roommate recommended them and I recommend them to everyone I know. They do such a great job and they take the time to talk you through what is going on and how much it costs. These are some really great guys and Kiera who works in the office is always warm and helpful.

In the last several months Armor Tire has gone from a good garage to a great one. They are good people and they do good work. The place is stylish and thoroughly saturated with good vibes. Last time I went, they not only fixed my car, but showed me what was going on under the hood. I feel very lucky to have them in my neighborhood.

Really nice, helpful people. Able to order my tires and replace ALL 4 same day. I called them at 9 in the morning, told them the tires I needed, dropped the car off at 1:30 pm, and drove off with 4 new tires at 3:30 pm. Didn’t try to upsell me, overcharge me, or otherwise take advantage. Put dirt guards/​shields inside the car. Totally honest & friendly. I will come back here & you should too.

We are extremely pleased with the service that we received at Armor Tire. I have an older vehicle with maintenance issues and Mike prioritized the work that needed to be done. He called and explained the issues thoroughly before he did the work. Mike is extremely knowledgable and he and his staff are very friendly.
Glad to have such a wonderful asset in the EAV!

Just left this place after having to get new rotors and brakes put on the front if my car. The staff was extremely friendly. I dropped my car off this morning not really knowing what was wrong. They called me 30 minutes later to let me know what it was and how much it would be. They ordered my part, fixed my car and had me back in it in very short amount of time. Now my car is driving great! I will definitely be using this place for all of my automotive needs from here on out!

Love this place!
In dire need of an alignment, I forced myself up at an ungodly hour (7:30am… don’t judge me!) and drove on over to Armour Tire.
Long story short, I ended up needing 2 front tires. Not only did they catch that my tires were literally on the verge of blowing out and possibly killing me, they welcomed me into the garage to SHOW me the damage! This impressed me, because they really could have either not told me, or had me buy all 4 new tires. I appreciated the timeline they gave me (6 – 8 months before the back tires need replacing, x amount of time before this next thing will need to be fixed… etc).
John did an excellent job on my alignment… Herman (my car) drives like a newer car!
Since this is my first car, I’m not sure what other auto repair shops charge but this place seems more than reasonable. I love supporting local business, so I’ll be back!

Update. I’ve lost confidence in Armor Tire.
I recently took my aging SUV in for a diagnosis on a couple issues… the primary being a damaged tire that had to be replaced. After explaining a new noise that is coming from the engine to Carlos, the mechanic, he insisted that there was no noise and that it sounded like a Ford engine should. I’ve had the car for over 10 years. I know what it’s supposed to sound like… and it’s not right. Still, he insisted that there was nothing to investigate.
After raising the car on the lift and checking the tires and brake rotars, Carlos suggested that I needed to replace the wheel hub assemblies that he felt were loose and replace a anti-​lock brake sensor to resolve an occasional ABS warning I would receive. The only tires that the shop had were an unfamiliar brand that the attendant described as «high dollar». Since I questioned the mechanic’s diagnosis and wasn’t interested in paying for expensive tires that I had no quality ratings on… I decided to pass on the service and headed to another shop.
The second shop replaced the tires with the brand that Consumer Reports said was best and replaced the brake pads… resolving all of the issues. I don’t think any one was doing any dishonest at all. I just didn’t agree with the mechanic’s judgement and was frustrated with his unwillingness to figure it out. Not sure what I’ll do the next time I need service. :-(

I’ve been to Armor Tire to repair two tires that had nails and for an alignment. What I like about Armor — (1) it’s in my neighborhood, (2) I’m not charged a month’s rent for services, and (3) no one tries to sell me things I don’t need.
A nail in the tire takes them no time to fix — 15 minutes tops is what I waited for both of mine to get done. The alignment was another matter and why Armor isn’t perfect. I waited 3 hours to get my alignment done. But I also came in at 2:00. Know that if you come late, you’ll have to wait. (Sorry for the corny rhyme, but it’s valid.)
And although I waited 3 hours, when the alignment was done, it was perfect. I felt like I was driving a new car.
Armor does a lot of services, so check with them before you go to a bigger shop outside the neighborhood because it’s likely they can hook you up. Also, they sell tires — both used and new. You could probably guess that from their name, but just in case…
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