Since 1981 we have been serving the Franklin County community, providing quality auto service to its residents. Our customers trust us to give them quality automotive care at a fair price. No matter what service you need, brakes, engine work, transmission work or more, we can do the job. Most importantly we stand behind our work.
We are proud of our reputation as a company you can trust to take care of your car in a fast, friendly and reliable way.For 31 years we have been providing Franklin and the surrounding community with automotive repair services. Here is to another 30 plus years. This past July, Ben Briggeman, our President, was interviewed by the Business Leader magazine. It is a very interesting article about Ben, our company, our past and our future. Award wining.
Business highlights
44 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Complete automotive and truck repair. Exhaust systems, brake, transmission rebuilds, valvoline quick lube, complete engine and vehicle diagnostics with reprogramming (flash) capabilities, rear end, electrical system, tire, wheel bearings, alignments, major and minor engine repairs, jasper engine installation, clutches, dealer recommended, fuel pumps, steering and suspension, cooling system & heating and a/c.
Services we don't offer
Windshield and Rear Window Glass, Auto Body Repairs and Paint.
Description of Work: Nice job. Very professional and prompt service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
MARGO H.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Excellent service!
Description of Work: Repaired my daughters and my husband's car
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Dimitri G.
12/2015
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10
David H.
09/2015
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced Torque Arm and Front Brakes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Chris E.
09/2015
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
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Description of Work: They provide general auto service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
JAMES G.
06/2015
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Auto service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marc F.
10/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Found them on Angies List and sending my car in for an estimate.
Description of Work: Gave me straight forward answers on the phone. Sending my 95 Lexus in to be looked at
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tim H.
10/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It went very well. I didn't have an appt. that day and they got me in. Once the called me to tell me that it wasn't an electrical problem i was thrilled. Just wasn't thrilled that the multiple times in the past when we changed spark plugs ourselves we never changed the wires. I will take my wife's car back to them anytime.
Description of Work: I took my wife's car in for what I thought was an electrical problem. In the past I went to Franklin Auto Mufflers but they couldn't find the problem and said it could be electrical. Overall Beck found the problem in no time. It was actually a the spark plug wires that needed to be replaced and wasn't an expensive electrical problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$176
Jill B.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
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Overall they were very nice. Drove me home, picked me up no question. Always making sure I had a ride home.
Description of Work: I took my vehicle there based on the reviews from Angie's list. I was not disapointed. Tom was friendly from the start. He never treated me like I was an idiot, just because I am a woman (past experience). I felt that they were honest and not looking to "upsale" me at all. They were problem focused and fixed my concern. I did have to go back again but that was so I could better work the repair into my budget.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
patty F.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
The problem in this particular case was something faulty in the fuel system. Candidly, I don't remember what it was but they fixed it first time and I've had no problems since.I will definitely take the car back again. And again. ....
Description of Work: I had an SES light that kept coming on, telling me that i needed to have the engine checked. Took it to Beck's as they've been working on my cars for years. They always give me an accurate synopsis of the problem and an accurate estimate of the repair. The car is always finished when they say it will be.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Doug C.
03/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They did a great job. This is not the first time I've worked with them. In the past they have not charged me for other small repairs that they caught while working on another problem. Definitely recommend them!
Description of Work: They repaired a broken thermostat on my 1992 Toyota Pick-up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Maureen M.
02/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They are very honest and do good work. I have a few cars that I take to them. They really explain things well and give me options.
Description of Work: I had extensive break work and a few other things.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Tracy M.
01/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
This was my first time going to Beck. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I know they've been in business for a long time, so they couldn't be too bad. The place looks a little worn down, but that doesn't generally concern me. I dropped off my vehicle first thing in the morning for a transmission flush, coolant flush and oil change. No big deal, they told me it'd be done in a couple hours. Got a call later to say my water pump was leaking. I wasn't aware of this, but I wasn't suprised due to the age of the vehicle. Gave them the green light to replace it. I assumed it would be done soon, but it ended up taking all day. Not sure why it took so long, but I wasn't in much of a hurry anyway. Everyone I spoke with was pleasant. My vehicle is running well, and the transmission - which had been slipping a lot - is now only slipping a little. So that's good. But I'd say the price was a little high. (And, they charged $20 for a tire rotation. My usual mechanic doesn't charge for this, so this was disappointing.) One warning: they supposedly have a $20 discount for Angie's List members. When I tried to have it applied, the manager wouldn't initially honor it, saying he had no idea what I was talking about. I actually had to log into my AL account on his computer and show it to him, and even then he wasn't sure how it got there. Anyway, he did eventually honor it. Bottom line: the service was good, the price/speed was so-so. I'll probably go back to using my usual mechanic in the future, but I would consider using Beck as a back-up.
Description of Work: Transmission flush, coolant flush, oil change, new water pump, tire rotation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$359
John S.
01/2011
5.0
auto repair, car inspections, muffler repair, transmission repair
 + 2 more
They said they could fix the problem with a simple weld and they didn't charge me. They are good.
Description of Work: I used Beck Muffler Automotive Repair for repair. I thought I had muffler problems, but it was something more serious than that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jerry P.
06/2010
2.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Charged a lot for the AC, never fixed the non-starting problem. Had to wait 9 minutes while two employees talked with eachother before even acknowledging me when I picked up the car. Took it to Newkirk's in Franklin - they found the problem and fixed it at a good price.
Description of Work: They performed an AC charge and were to do an inspection and repair because car was not starting in the morning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$150
KAREN K.
02/2010
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It went really well. I was late getting down there but they still got me in and out in a jiffy. I was surprised that I was able to give them all the information via email by answering simple questions. This saved me a trip down there to have it looked at! The rim was ordered and arrived the very next day! While there, I spoke to them about future work that I need to get done as my catalytic converter is going out. They recommend a process to clean it first and stated that is often fixes the problem for a fraction of the cost. I never knew! I will definitely use Beck's in the future! They know foreign cars and give you a fair price. That's rare!
Description of Work: I had hit a pothole and bent the Rim on my Volvo. I knew that it would need to be ordered and installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
NOLAN S.
10/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
The headlights wouldn't switch to dim and the vent blower motor would either be off or full on. Tom Riedel's crew found a headlight wire which had rubbed through the insulation and was intermittently shorting out. That fixed the headlights. He also found the problem with the blower switch and replaced it.
Description of Work: Repaired inoperative headlights and fixed a blower motor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
CAROLYN F.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They always do a good job. They are always good about telling you what to expect. I trust them to always do the work that is needed and for it to be done right.
Description of Work: We took our vehicle in to have an engine tune-up. They said it needed new spark plug wires.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
FRANK B.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It was a very good experience, one of the best. We have been going to them for twenty years. They are very honest and reliable. If they tell you something is wrong then you know it is. Their price is reasonable.
Description of Work: They replaced ball bearings and did an overall tuneup of the car.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
BOB S.
01/2005
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
BECK MUFFLER WAS REFERRED TO ME THROUGH A CLOSE FRIEND THAT HAS BEEN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS FOR OVER 50 YEARS. I NEEDED SOMEONE TO WORK ON MY DAUGHTERS 95' CAMRY, AND DIDN'T KNOW A TOYOTA MECHANIC. THE CAR WAS SPORTING 139,000 MILES, AND IT DIDN'T MAKE SENSE TO PAY DEALERSHIP PRICES. I TALKED TO TOM RIEDEL, AND HE ASKED ME TO BRING THE CAR BY FOR AN EVALUATION. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF LATE THAT AFTERNOON AND WAS CALLED BACK BY 9:00 THE NEXT MORNING. TOM WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND APPEARED QUITE KNOWLEDGEABLE WHEN TOLD OF THE CAR'S SYMPTOMS. HE RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A NEW TIMING BELT WHILE CHANGING THE SEALS SINCE THEY WERE ALREADY GOING TO HAVE ACCESS TO IT. HAVING PAID ANYWHERE FROM 750.00 TO 1500.00 AT VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS IN THE PAST FOR JOBS THAT DIDN'T SEEM HALF AS COMPLICATED, I FELT I GOT A GREAT JOB DONE AT A GREAT PRICE. THANKS AGAIN!
Description of Work: INSTALLED (6) NEW SEALS AND GASKETS TO REPAIR OIL LEAKS. ALSO INSTALLED NEW TIMING BELT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
JUDY K.
09/2003
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
TERRIFIC TO WORK WITH. MY VAN BRAKES ARE WORKING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. FAMILY RUN BUSINESS THAT PRIDES ITSELF ON DOING A GOOD JOB FOR A FAIR PRICE. THEY REALLY WERE TERRIFIC. THEY HAVE A DROP OFF BOX FOR KEYS IF YOU CAN'T WAIT. NO APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY.
Description of Work: NEW BRAKES, SHOES AND PADS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$780
VIVIAN G.
04/2003
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
THEY WERE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND. MY FRIEND TOLD ME THEY WOULD BE HONEST ABOUT WHAT MY CAR NEEDED AND THEY WERE. THEY WERE GOOD TO DEAL WITH. THEY ARE BUSY. I FELT THEIR PRICE WAS AVERAGE. THE PLACE WAS CLEAN AND THERE WAS A NICE PLACE TO SIT.
Description of Work: THEY PUT ON NEW STRUTS, SPRINGS AND SHOCKS ON THE REAR END OF MY SMALL STATION WAGON INCLUDING ALIGNMENT.
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Service Categories
Auto Service,
Auto Inspections,
Auto Transmission,
Auto Tires,
Auto Mufflers,
Auto Sales,
Camcorder Repair,
Auto Radiators
FAQ
Beck Automotive is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Beck Automotive accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Beck Automotive does not offer free project estimates.