AutoChoice Service Center Inc

Founded 2002 • With Angi since August 2008

AutoChoice Service Center is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repairs center in the Bloomington, IN 47403 area, specializing in Car Care Services, General Services, Undercar Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Electrical Services, Transmission Services, Electronic Services, Internal Engine Services, Heavy-Duty Services, Towing and Miscellaneous Services since 2002. Our experts have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives. We guarantee all of our work and know you'll be happy with the outcome. Stop in or give us a call at 812-339-9898 to let us know how we can help you!

Amenities

Free Estimates
yes
Warranties
yes
Senior Discount
no
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(52) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-25 of 52 reviews
Rodrigo V.
5.0
10/03/2019
Lloyd was great, and `explained all the service required in a way i could understand. He expressed the what, the why, and the how. We have now found our service center from now on.
Description of Work
Power Steering Serviced
Category
auto repair
LUCIA G.
5.0
06/07/2017
They're really good. I would just give them A's throughout. The one thing I really like about them is that they don't talk down to me because I'm a woman taking my car in. They really take me serious.
Description of Work
They did an oil change.
Category
auto repair
Fred R.
5.0
04/19/2017
Very thorough and knowledgeable. I appreciated being able to look at the condition of the brakes with the technician before repairs were done.
Description of Work
Brake rotors and pads, front and rear
Category
auto repair
JOHN R.
5.0
02/17/2017
The people who work there are courteous, professional, friendly and the quality of work done there is exceptional. You couldn't go wrong going there.
Description of Work
I had to have a radiator installed.
Category
auto repair, radiator service
Kevin H.
5.0
08/06/2016
Replaced all 4 brake rotors on my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Lloyd kept me informed as to their findings, as I had to leave vehicle overnight. Mechanic also discovered a loose caliper bolt that had been stripped by previous service provider. Estimated cost was very reasonable. Everyone at shop very friendly. Being new to the area, I was concerned in finding a good , honest, quality service center, for all my vehicles. Will use AutoChoice for all my car repairs.
Description of Work
Four new brake rotors for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Category
auto repair
Donna M.
5.0
02/09/2016
The folks here were awesome! I drove down from Indy to Bloomington to check out a used VW Beetle. I called ahead to Choice to see if they could check the car out, and they said they would work me in. At first they proposed the next day, then realized I was travelling from Indy. I arrived with the car and they got right on it. Within 45 minutes they had a list of problems and potential big problems with the car. They asked me how badly I wanted it - it was a cute convertible - but a few thousand into repairs, I could walk away. I then asked how much I owed, and they said zip. With the problems they found, they did not hook it up to the computer for engine diagnostics. That was $95, but they figured I had already heard enough. They could have done that and I would have been none the wiser. Wow! I am very impressed with their integrity, service, and professionalism. Service manager, Lloyd, was very pleasant and friendly - my wait flew by. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work
Evaluated a used car I was thinking of buying.
Category
auto repair
Mark J.
5.0
12/25/2015
My experience with them was great. I will be going to them for any future vehicle repairs. They will check your car out for free and tell you everything and anything that is wrong with it.
Description of Work
I had my vehicle checked out here. He found everything wrong with it and told me instead of repairing it I might want to look for another vehicle. What mechanic turns down business to tell you the truth? This one does. These are THE best guys in Bloomington Indiana period.
Category
auto repair
David M.
5.0
11/17/2015
Super; did what they said they would do.
Description of Work
Replaced brake pads, rotors and calipers on front
Category
auto repair
Jeremy S.
5.0
07/31/2015
They were very friendly and professional, I also very much appreciated the way Lloyd goes over the receipt with you when you pick up the car. They are also very accommodating about scheduling.
Description of Work
They helped look over a used car we just purchased and helped make a list of repairs and the order of importance.
Category
auto repair
Jocelyn H.
5.0
06/03/2015
They've always been fantastic; I originally went to them not knowing what my issues were but kept going back because they did such a great, earnest and honest job of finding and fixing my car's issues. I've had plenty of experiences with other mechanics who try to sell me more than I need, but the Auto Choice mechanics have always been patient and fair with me, explaining what I need to fix but not pressuring me to do so if I say it's not currently in my budget. The mechanics have always been willing to show me what's wrong and help me understand my car and it's issues better if I ask questions, and I've always valued their great customer service.
Description of Work
I've used this service provider for over two years to service my 2001 Ford Escort.
Category
auto repair
Julie K.
5.0
07/26/2014
Awesome staff. Treated my daughter very well and her car too. Could not ask for better service and customer satisfaction. You all rock. Thanks, thank you so much. Awesome just awesome work and customer relations.Very curtious and professional.
Description of Work
Worked on daughters car and replaced radiator
Category
auto repair, radiator service
Jonathan H.
2.0
06/30/2014
My car first began leaking coolant from a crack in the antifreeze tank around the beginning of May 2014. I called AutoChoice to ensure that they were able to work on Volvo cars before taking my car in right away. I left my car and keys with the mechanic to have it looked at and see about replacing the tank. They got back with me within a few days and said that the tank did need replaced and that it would be around $300 for the parts, and I was told I could use the Angie's List 10% off coupon so I agreed to this price and told them to go ahead and fix it. After a couple more days I received a call and was told that they took the car out to test it out after the repair and it began overheating. It was then determined that the water pump, timing belt, and head gasket would need replaced which was quoted to me at $3,000. I was shocked but when I was told the car would not drive without these repairs I agreed to the price after talking with my husband. They began making these repairs and took a little over a week and a half before I heard back from them again. This time I was informed that they had recieved a call from the machine shop where they had sent one of the parts from my car and that they were told the part could not be ground down anymore and simply would not work in the car without causing it to explode. I was told that I had two options, but that the only realistic option was to replace the engine with a new engine being quoted at $8,000 and a used engine they had located for $5,300 plus tax. I was devestated but had to agree to the used engine replacement in order to have the car that I desperately needed back for work. So I called them back and discussed the options again, agreeing to the used engine for "$5,300 plus tax" as I was quoted and I asked if that would be the final price. I was told that it should be very close and that he had to speak with the boss and refigure the invoice. I asked that he call me witht the final price the following day which would have been a Friday, he said he would call back with the final figures by Monday at the latest. I did not receive a call the following day or the following Monday, it was 2 weeks before I was called again. I was called 2 weeks later and told that they had replaced the engine but that it had come from the place they bought it from with many parts removed and cut during the process of removing it from the car that it had been in when they ordered it, so the man on the phone told me that it was "$6,700 and the engine is already in the car, we are still waiting on a few more parts but that shouldn't cost much more." I was beyond words at this point and trying to hold back tears. I tried to ask how the cost of what the supplier had done to the engine was that bad and I was simply told that they "never know what they're going to get." But somehow I was supposed to take on the cost of the damaged engine? I will admit that I was emotional due to my pregnancy and tried to get off the phone as soon as possible. I let my husband know of the situation and he called the following day to talk to a manager, trying to understand how the price had gone up so much from what we had agreed upon and why we were responsible for the damaged engine when we were promised a used but perfectly good engine with no damages. He was told that they never knew what they were going to get and that they had already tried to bring the price down by several hundred dollars just to get it to the current price, and when he asked why they did not call us when they discovered it was going to cost much more than estimated and was not what we had ordered the man on the phone avoided the question and got angry with my husband. When asked why no one had given us a call to report the final price, we were told that it had taken a "few days to get the invoice figured out." Which was in fact 2 weeks. After several minutes of my husband asking these and similar questions to try to understand how this had happened and why we were not consulted before the engine was installed and it was too late to make any decisions, the man on the phone said that he would have to call the owner and let us know anything further. After around 10 minutes we received a call back from the man we had spoken to previously and were told that they could only bring the price down to $5,900, he said that was all that they could do and there was still one more part to be added but that it should not cost much at all. We were called about a week later and told that the final parts were in and it was ready for pick up and payment. My husband went in to pick up the car and write out the check for payment, upon trying to use the Angie's List coupon he was denied until some other form of management came out to the desk and grudgingly accepted it when my husband stated that we had been promised we could use it from the start. The final bill after the coupon was around $5,500.
Description of Work
Inspected engine for suspected coolant leak and replaced the tank, then said that the engine over heated. They began replacing water pump, timing belt, etc. Then they said that the entire engine needed replaced. A used engine was found and installed with additional parts.
Category
auto repair

Service Provider Response

As you can see from the other reviews on our profile we work extremely hard to provide first class service, professionalism, and reasonable pricing to all of our clients. In fact, we go to great lengths to ensure customer satisfaction. In this circumstance, much of what occurred was out of our control and we are sorry for any inconvenience experienced. However, we do value the feedback provided and look forward to using it to strengthen our services and customer experiences.
Marlena J.
5.0
11/01/2013
The service provided at Auto Choice is very professional and customer driven. The guys at the desk made me feel like they had my best interest at heart and made suggestions that would save me money. I was there to get an oil change but needed a new battery too. My car battery should have been on warranty so they urged me to find a receipt or some confirmation that the battery was under two years old so that they could provide me with a free battery that day. Unfortunately I could not find documentation so there was nothing they could do but i was pleased that they tried. They even tried contacting the business I bought the battery from. As expected, the battery was more expensive than from a department store. My car has somewhat of a rare battery, but they had it in stock. The guy at the front desk also had my safety in mind and urged me to rotate the tires for upcoming seasonal weather.
Description of Work
- Replaced a battery - car inspection - oil change - tire rotation
Category
auto repair
Heather W.
5.0
10/31/2013
This was the second time I've taken my car to Autochoice for car repairs. The first time, they installed a new wheel bearing and changed my oil. This time, they diagnosed a check engine light, discovered it was the oxygen sensor, and repaired it for me. The staff at Autochoice is always friendly and polite. When Adam called to tell me what was wrong, he took a decent amount of time to explain what was wrong, why it was important, and what they recommended be done to fix it. One of the things I like is how thorough they are - they drive the car before working on it, and also afterward to make sure that they fix the problem. I feel fairly confident that they do a good job (it is always so hard to know regarding costs, etc) - and will continue to use this garage for my car repairs.
Description of Work
My check engine light came on, and they diagnosed the issue and fixed the problem (oxygen sensor).
Category
auto repair
Valerie M.
5.0
09/12/2013
They did it MUCH cheaper than the dealer was going to do it, and it works perfect. It took one day, and I had my car back promptly. Very happy. I now can have heat in my car.
Description of Work
The door got stuck inside the dash that allows heat. It is a big deal to remove the dash and get to the door.
Category
auto repair
Julie L.
5.0
08/26/2013
They stated they had to remove a piece that was bent from someone likely hitting a curb. They did not charge me, even when I insisted on paying them! They were very helpful in explaining how they fixed it and the problem. They were friendly and quick to fix my problem!
Description of Work
My husband and I had noticed a rattling sound coming from the engine when we accelerated. I took it to get it looked at and stayed in the waiting area while they diagnosed the problem. They came back within 10 minutes and stated they think they had fixed the problem but wanted me to drive it to make sure the sound was gone. They had fixed the problem and the sound was gone.
Category
auto repair
Steve O.
5.0
05/24/2013
The diagnostic service and advice provided was fantastic. They diagnosed the issue and told me that it was an intermittent issue and that the ABS sensor is bad but the cost to replace the part was expensive due to the way the part is manufactured on the vehicle. What would normally cost about 100 - 150 dollars in most vehicles was going to cost about 700 dollars on mine. Since this issue was intermittent and I would know when it is not working properly they didn't pressure me into getting it fixed right away. When I was ready to get it fixed I could call them back and setup an appointment. Vehicle is safe to drive and will function properly when the light is not on. I look at this advice as being honest and not out to try and sell you something you don't need right away. I will probably go back closer to winter to get it fixed but for now they saved me 700 dollars so I can enjoy my summer. Thanks alot Autochoice! I will definitely be back if I have future car care needs.
Description of Work
Provided diagnostics on my ABS system. ABS & Brake light came on my console.
Category
auto repair
Marcia B.
4.0
04/13/2013
My daughter's car broke down while she was away at college. It had to be towed to a garage we'd never used before but found on Angie's List. I could not be there to oversee things because of how far away she is. It took several days for the garage to analyze the car's problems. They decided it needed a whole new computer that took several days to get the part shipped there. But after installing it the car still didn't work right. Then they decided it needed a new oxygen sensor. When that didn't fix the problem they decided it needed a new distributor part. Although the shop personnel were very friendly and responsive I felt it took too long to analyze the problem and then they determined that the car needed all of these very expensive parts. It took almost 2 weeks to get this work done. When my daughter finally got her car back it reeked of cigarette smoke. The shop owner denied that his mechanics smoke in the car but he does allow mechanics to smoke in the garage while working. He offered to freshen up the car's interior but my daughter didn't have time to return to the garage. Although the car appeared to be working OK I decided to have my own long time & very trustworthy mechanic look over the car when my daughter was home for spring break. My mechanic was skeptical that the car needed a new computer or oxygen sensor. He suspected it was a distributor part problem all along. He also found that an additional oxygen sensor was malfunctioning but he said the car could operate safely without doing this additional work.
Description of Work
Installed new computer, oxygen sensor and distributor part in Nissan Altima.
Category
auto repair
HEATHER F.
5.0
12/27/2012
It was a very good experience. I was trying to find someone that would get everything done in one day and they were able to do it for me.
Description of Work
They installed a new bearing, gave alignment, and did oil change.
Category
auto repair
Maria M.
5.0
10/25/2012
Dropped off my car the night before for a morning appointment. Called before I left for work that it was ready - ahead of schedule.These guys know cars! Always professional, courteous and work performed in a timely fashion. I have used Auto Choice for many years and never hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an auto repair shop. They will recommend service items when appropriate but are never pushy. They will not tell you you need something if you do not, I have never felt pressurized into buying any service or repair I did not think was really needed. They will test drive the car before they start working on it to make sure the noise you describe is really what the problem is, then test drive after repair to ensure all is running as it should. They have the uncanny knack of deciphering descriptions of noises .....my ra ta ta kerthump? they knew exactly what it was!
Description of Work
New wiper blades installed and a cable for my air bag replaced. (inv # 20542) I had the wiper blades done at the last minute. They were installed before I had finished paying.
Category
auto repair
Mark H.
5.0
08/30/2012
We were able to get an appointment the next day after I called and everything was done on time. They told me how much it would cost over the phone and I was charged the same amount after the work was done. I called several other auto service businesses to compare prices and AutoChoice Service Center had the cheapest price in town. The staff was super friendly and professional. I will go back again for other auto services. It's nice to finally find a good car place in Bloomington!
Description of Work
We received service here for recharging our air conditioner, tire rotation, and oil change.
Category
auto repair
Garth P.
5.0
06/21/2012
Great Experience! Two other national auto services were not able to get to the problem, the problem was clearly explained, parts needed indicated and work done. In the process of diagnosing AutoChoice posted photos of the problem on thier website for me to see. Really appreciated that feature. They were very busy so it would be useful to be able to call a day in advance to schedule an appointment.
Description of Work
Reviewed the front end wheels and sterring,diagnosed the problem replaced the left front axle, motor mounts and sway bar.
Category
auto repair
Debbie M.
5.0
05/02/2012
He didn't get grease on my car seats. He kept it clean. I drove it from Indiana to Florida and all around and I have had no problems since his repair.
Description of Work
My car wouldn't start. He had to research why the car would not start. He replaced a crackshaft sensor on my car. He also replaced a timing belt that had been installed by someone else incorrectly at cost.
Category
auto repair
Randy R.
5.0
01/16/2012
These guys are great. They have serviced vehicles for my son and I and we have been totally satisfied. The quote a price, and stick with it. If you have problems after the work, they fix it, no question. Best shop in Bloomington !
Description of Work
Oil & service, motor mounts, fuel system cleaning
Category
auto repair
Randy R.
5.0
09/18/2011
Things went very well. They wee prompt with phone calls and completed the work when they said they would.
Description of Work
AutoChoice sent a wrecker to my house to pick up my wife's Grand Prix with a faulty fuel pump. The did the wor promptly, for the price quoted, and they even showed my wife that a "critter" of some sort had chewed wires in half, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Category
auto repair, towing

Phone

Address

2009 S Yost Ave

Bloomington, IN 47403

Service Categories

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Other Information

Services offered

Auto care, foreign vehicle care, domestic vehicle care, scheduled maintenance, tune-ups, heating, air conditioning, brakes, computer diagnostics, engines, transmissions, suspension, alignments, & towing.

Services not offered

Tires & exhaust.

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FAQ

AutoChoice Service Center Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

AutoChoice Service Center Inc is open:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

AutoChoice Service Center Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Yes, AutoChoice Service Center Inc offers free project estimates.

No, AutoChoice Service Center Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, AutoChoice Service Center Inc does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, AutoChoice Service Center Inc offers warranties.

AutoChoice Service Center Inc offers the following services: Auto care, foreign vehicle care, domestic vehicle care, scheduled maintenance, tune-ups, heating, air conditioning, brakes, computer diagnostics, engines, transmissions, suspension, alignments, & towing.