Chucks Garage

I know almost nothing about cars, and I, like many, have a terrible feeling of apprehension and nausea whenever something goes wrong with my car and I have to take it in to someone. Now that I know about Chuck’s garage I feel much, much better when I have a car problem that needs to be addressed. They are friendly, prompt, and honest. I’ve done an inspection and had some more in depth work on my alignment, tires, and control arms, and both experiences were excellent. I recommended them to family and friends and will return whenever I need a mechanic. My neighbor goes there as well and he said this about Chuck: «He’s the mechanic I’ve been waiting for 40 years of my life to find.» Highly, highly recommend.

I had a very good experience at Chuck’s. I live in MD and was traveling to PA to purchase a used vehicle, and followed recommendations for this shop from a couple of friends who went to school in the area. I brought the car to Chuck’s Garage to have it looked over before buying. After putting it up on the lift and checking everything out, Chuck took me on a test drive around the neighborhood, to listen to a strange sound I had heard that I was worried about. He told me the car was fine mechanically but that I shouldn’t buy it unless the dealer could fix the sound issue. (As it turned out, just as he thought, it was the wind hitting a part label under the hood, which was easily fixed by ripping the label off) He also entertained all of my other questions about the car without rushing me, and charged me nothing for his time and expertise. I ended up buying the car, and I was overall very pleased with the service I received. I don’t remember being treated with such kindness, patience and respect at any other auto shop.

I brought my car in for an inspection, and the service was fast and clean. Chuck let me know that my car will need new brakes in about 5 months. I know where I’m bringing my car in 5 months.

Chuck’s is GREAT!!! I came in today b/​c I got some work done on my tires earlier at another chain place. Something seemed wrong and I drove by Chucks so I came in to see if he could help. RIGHT away he saw what it was and offered to help me set it back right– for free. Just being a nice guy. It worked! He has my business now!

Charged a very low amount to fix my tire after I drove over a couple really big screws.

Chuck’s garage is great! No nonsense, just honest repairs.
This is a place I trust with my car. Very knowledgeable, and fast, friendly service.

I was looking for a local place to have an oil change after a not so great experience at a nationwide chain. Upon Unilocaling, I found Chucks and called to see if he could do an oil change that same day. With a busy schedule he was able to put my car as a priority and ensured the job was done right. It was a really pleasant and personal experience! If you are tired of the commercial place where you are just a number; I recommend giving Chucks a try! Good to know we have a reliable and trustworthy mechanic in the area! I will definitely be going to him in the future!

Chuck is lovely. He always fixes what is wrong with my car, will always tell me multiple options including the cheaper one, and has patched little things for me for free, like when my bumper was dragging and when my mud flap had popped down onto the ground. I’m moving to West Philly but still think I’ll be bringing my car back here for service.

I was moving from Philly to New York and got assigned Chuck’s garage as the pick up spot for my Uhaul van. I was a bit wary at first because I had never heard of the place and because I had originally selected a different pick-​up location, but due to availability got sent here instead.
Chuck demonstrated a level of professionalism and excellence that deserves to be recognized. He runs a small business and is very busy but I had no clue until I actually went down there personally to pick up the van, because he was so courteous and patient on the phone.
Likewise, he was as amiable and patient in person, and he really went out of his way to accommodate me (I needed to pick up the van a night early but have the system register it as being picked up the next morning so that I would have adequate time to return it in NYC).
I give him 4 stars not 5 because I can’t speak to his abilities as a mechanic, having never had to take my car to him for repairs, but in my dealings with him he was honest and helpful and seemed to legitimately be trying to forge a good name for his business.
–Joe

Very convenient to have them in the neighborhood. Most times I can call in the morning and they have time to get in a quick oil change that day. I’ve never had any problems and pricing seems decent. Nice guys too.

Came in for my annual inspection– new to Philly. Very nice employees and service. Not the best waiting room but assured me my inspection wouldn’t take long! All in all good experience will deff be back.

Fine for a oil change, inspection, or quick fix. The guys can be friendly most the time but come off like they are to busy to be bothered. I still will go someone else for major repairs, but glad to have these guys close by.

I’ve waited a while to write this review in hopes that things would be made right at Chuck’s, but it doesn’t appear that that is going to happen so here goes.
We’ve taken our truck to Chuck for a few years now and we thought things were alright.
The first indication that something was amiss was last year when he inspected our truck and everything passed inspection. A week after the inspection we had to go to the dealer for a warranty issue. The dealer found our front brakes to be all but gone.
We had the dealership do them because we were there, but a call to Chuck was in order for sure.
His response was «There was still some meat on them.»
We gave him the benefit of the doubt, though I was skeptical.
Fast Forward to a few months ago.
We started having strange charging issues with the truck as well as an air conditioning issue. We took it to Chuck to have him look it over.
At first he said there was nothing wrong and charged us for the diagnostic.
A week later the truck was dead in front of the house. We got it back down to him and he re-​diagnosed it and said we needed a battery.
No problem, replace it.
He charged us for the diagnostic again and the battery.
After a phone call, he credited us for the diagnostic.
The Check Engine Light was still on and he said if it didn’t reset in a few days to bring it back and he’d override it.
Two days ago truck was totally dead again.
We had it towed to a different garage and found out out alternator was shot.
I’m not a mechanic, but we knew something was wrong. We left the truck with Chuck for a week and said, no matter the cost or how long it takes, just figure out what the problem is.
He said he’d drive it himself. (We know he didn’t at least more that a mile, we checked the mileage.)
For him to return it to us with the Check Engine Light still on was his first mistake, and I have to believe that if there was a charging issue the alternator would be one of the things I check.
He’s a nice guy, and I’m sure he means well, but I think I’ll be taking my business elsewhere.
Beware.