Far East MotorWorks

I took my MDX to Far East for the first time this week. I thought I was in for a huge (!) repair. They solved an electrical problem, and it cost me a fraction of what of what I’d prepared myself for. They’ve got a new customer… and advocate. Well done guys.

Love these folks. They have always treated me fairly and their prices are below the dealership. They’ve never pushed a repair on me, and in fact have given me the pros and cons of waiting on repairs the dealership said were urgent. There’s no waiting room, no shuttle service, heck, I don’t even think they offer coffee, but they will do a quality repair at a fair price and treat you kindly.

I am so glad I found this place! I had been going to the dealership and it was really breaking my wallet. They charged me 2 times less for an oil change at Far East. Service was friendly. Just make sure to make an appointment! It took me a week to get in.

I have had an Acura for 10 years. Unfortunately I only discovered Far East about a year ago. These folks are great. Fairly priced, efficient, secure key drop system for after hours drop-​offs, and friendly. They also recommend things that may need to be fixed soon, but they don’t push things on you. I highly recommend these folks!

I’ve been having my car serviced at Far East for at least three years. And during that time, I’ve only had a couple of pricey fixes (I forget what they were but they made sense for my 12 year old car.)
I go to Far East for my oil changes, for my brake work, for the time my door lock stopped working, for the time my headlight went out, for the time my A/​C stopped working… You get the picture. I visit Far East regularly.
The people who work at Far East are so nice. And very helpful in explaining what is happening with my car. And no matter when I’ve done something stupid — which has happened more than once, they never made me feel dumb. (And they really could have.) Also, when a repair is the responsibility of the dealer, they’ve told me exactly what to say to have the dealer fix it for free.
My Civic is 12 years old, and I’ve been going back and forth about buying something new but thanks to the good care my car has received from Far East, it’s still going strong, and I’m probably just going to have it painted so that it looks like the well-​running, reliable car that it is.
Unilocal 100 #40

You will be hard pressed to find another auto repair shop as thorough, fair and honest as these folks. A Godsend as far as auto repair goes. I’m long overdue putting in a good word for Gordon & Rita and the team at Far East Motorworks. If you have a Honda that has just fallen out of warranty or have bought a used one, look no further.

I got an auto transmission flush ($ 166 and change incl. tax). It took an hour, which is typical of other shops. The front lady was friendly and helpful. They don’t really have a waiting area. It’s a small hall with one chair and a bench. All the people I saw while waiting dropped off their cars so maybe that’s typical.
It’s hidden off the main road so look out for their sign off the street. I haven’t tried them for other services but I was satisfied with what I got. They also checked out my steering wheel noise. They said it’s okay for now but if the pump needs to be changed it’ll be a little over $ 600. I guess some things will always cost money.
I would recommend this place.

People do not lie! This place is terrific! It is definitely the small-​time auto shot that knows everything there is to know about Hondas. They diagnosed some major issues and suggested solutions. They advised me on to use the Honda’s own bulletins to get what I need. After all the diagnosis work, they charged me $ 0. Zero! I now know why they have such great reviews.

I’ve been taking my cars here for 16 years, so it’s about time I put in a good word. I had the good fortune to get a personal recommendation from a famous local consumer guru, and I’ve never gone anywhere since. I can always count on Far East for good and honest service. What else can you ask for? It’s a little bit of a drive, but it’s worth it!

Been going to Gordon for 18 year. My only reason to buy another Acura or Honda is because of their great service. Reasonable price, tells you exactly whats wrong and what you can wait on.

If you own a Honda and Acura and live in the Atlanta area — trust me, take your car to these guys for service. We have some great Honda And Acura dealerships in our area, but maintaining your car with those guys can be quite expensive if you follow your owners manual scheduled maintenance regularly. They always seem to find some added service that needs to be done outside of the maintenance schedule — nobody has time or money for that. Far East works on Hondas and Acuras routinely, so they have worked on your Accord, Civic, or MDX before. They also keep up and are aware of all the major service bulletins that are out on your car. They even found one the local dealer didn’t tell me about. So far, they have saved me anywhere from 20 –30% off the service at the dealership. I drive 35,000 miles per year and need to keep my car running. If you plan on driving your Honda a long time — just ask them what you need to routinely have serviced with them and they won’t suggest anything you don’t need. They have a loyal service customer who has his Honda Civic still running at 600,000 miles. I don’t plan on driving my Accord that long, but while I own it, I will trust my Honda to no one else.

Far East is amazing. Take your car there, trust me. They’ve worked on my civic several times and they always do excellent work. Most recently, the dealership told me to get a replacement engine but Far East suggested something different. My car runs great and they saved me several grand or getting a new car!

Great place! I had gotten a quote from a dealership that was way to high. I came here to Far East and they did the work (with a part) for half the estimate from the dealership! It was done quickly and they called when it was finished. Great customer service, great prices.

Took my honda civic there last week after getting a quote for another place. They did a great job and were 15−20% less expensive. The car is running great and the service was awesome.

Far East sets the bar for automotive repair service that others can only aspire to. It is a bastion of excellence in a world of rampant mediocrity. I only buy Hondas and Acuras because I don’t want to deal with any one but Gordon Gray and his staff.

I decided to give Far East Motor Works a try after reading some glowing Unilocal reviews. I had been to several different mechanics in Atlanta, and none of them could figure out what was going on with my Honda Fit. I dropped my car off at Far East in the morning, got a call around 2pm regarding the diagnosis and it was ready to be picked up by 5:30 the same day! New spark plugs and coil packs, the problem is gone and it’s like I have a brand new car!
Gordon is excellent and I’m happy to have a new mechanic I can count on to take care of my car in the future.

My husband found this local shop after my Acura wouldn’t start. He found it through Unilocal!And there were so many reviews that spoke highly of this local shop. My Acura TL wouldn’t start so we decided to bring it here and see what how it would do.
They were efficient and friendly. The gentleman up front was straightforward with us and our issue and noted that the problem was the starter. He charged us a reasonable price for the starter and reasonable charge for labor.
We left with a working car and also did not feel «jipped». We’ll be going back for any other issues we have! I also would highly recommend this shop to anyone with issues with their Hondas or Acuras!

Good service, fair prices, an more importantly an honest assessment on what repairs are needed and when. I’m much more satisfied with the work done at Far East than at the dealership. I’ve taken my car in for routine maintenance and for other repairs. They have always completed the work on time and have called to discuss any issues they have found.

I found Far East about 3 years ago when my Acura TSX was due for a routine 30,000 mile service. Acura quoted me something outrageous, so I decided to look around for an independent Honda/​Acura shop. I found Far East online and saw loads of positive reviews, plus they were right down the street from me. I gave it a shot, and have continued to take my car there ever since — most recently for a busted A/​C compressor. On that trip, Gordon saved me over $ 700 by recommending that I use (new) aftermarket parts instead of Acura parts.
When I take in my car, Gordon lets me know the life left on brakes, tires, etc. which helps me plan for those expenses. If it’s something I can hold off on, he tells me and doesn’t try to have me pay for something I don’t need yet.
I don’t know very much about cars and have never felt comfortable taking my car to the mechanic. I used to worry that they would try to take advantage of me and rip me off — not anymore! I’m so glad to have found a mechanic that I trust; even though I happen to live in the neighborhood, I would gladly drive across town to go to Far East.

The ONLY place I will ever trust my Honda with (On my third one).
Anything involving repairs or major maintenance I take here, and here only. Here’s why:
–You actually get what you paid for: many mechanics try to undersell you then keep things open on the backend. They may even screw with your car, after they’ve gained your trust. Here, the prices can be somewhat higher to begin with, but Gordon, the owner, sticks to his quote, and does not do anything to cause me to come back. Because his prices are higher, he is not forcing himself in a position to be dishonest.
–On time and on schedule: Never experienced a delay. These guys are clockwork and are very professional. As evidenced by the need to make appointments and the amount of business they generate. Again, they don’t promise delivery, to just get your business, then hold you hostage.
–Meticulous records: Its almost like going to see your personal doctor. He keeps a thorough record on each car that is serviced (you will see it behind the reception area — the whole area is car records).
–A straight answer: I have tested him a couple of times, based on certain «best practices» I heard about. He could have really sold me up on them, but he didn’t. He told me what was absolutely necessary and what wasn’t.
My only wish is that they would be open on Saturdays.