They did excellent work. They had an honest price and were honest people. Fred and his boys do quality work at an honest price. I would highly recommend them. I will continue to go here for future service.
Description of Work: They made my Infinity G20 road worthy so I could travel long distances to Chicago for work. They also made my Chrysler Mini-van road worthy. I've used them for a year.
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
JIM K.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They have great customer service! He treats customers like they should be treated and the prices are very fair.
Description of Work: I have had them do my general auto maintenance including oil changes and brake repairs.
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
WILLIAM R.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
The overall experience was a good one. Very professional, punctual.
Description of Work: Diagnosed my non functioning air conditioning and found that the compressor needed to be replaced.
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
$60
LARRY R.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
No problems at all. We will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: The rear tail light/blinker light was not working. They replaced the bulb and didn't charge us a thing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ELIZABETH S.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
He just dropped what he was doing to come out and look over my car and tell me what he needed to do and how much it was going to be and when he could start on it. He and his wife were very accommodating in helping us out by giving us a lift to and from our home. My husband and I were very pleased with the way he made our car finish look all perfect again. I will recommend him in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: I chose Glendale Auto after first, reading the positive reviews from Angie's List, and then secondly, checking out a competitor and comparing the amount of attention and explanation given of the procedure and price. What stood out in my mind was the personal interest the owner had in looking over the scratches on my car (it had been keyed) and telling me exactly which panels were effected, what needed to be done and how he was going to do it. I felt like the competitor didn't go into the detail like the owner of Glendale Auto did. I compared the estimates between the two and saw a price discrepancy between them for the same job. I based my decision on the reviews and from observing a customer seemingly displeased with job performed for him from the competitor. The owner of Glendale Auto was also very accommodating in giving my husband and me a ride each time we needed to deliver and pickup the car. My husband was very pleased with the work they did and the way they treated us from the beginning to the end. They are good and trustworthy people and have low overhead so you get that personal attention and quality of product just what I was looking for and nothing less.
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
Jay W.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
This was the first time I had used their service. They told me exactly what was wrong and what it was going to cost. They were honest with me about the work they were doing and they did try to fix thing that didn't need to be fixed.
Description of Work: I took my car into the shop to have the air conditioning in it recharged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
AMY R.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I was pleased that they recognized that the problem involved the electrical system and did not just add freon. They also checked with the company that provided the extended warranty on the car and negotiated partial coverage of the expense through the warranty.
Description of Work: They repaired the electrical system relating to the air conditioner.
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
$200
Katie R.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I had heard from friends that Glendale Automotive was a great place to take your car for repairs. They were 100% correct! My 11 year old Honda was making a terrible popping sound when I turned the wheel. I knew it was not a good sound. I wanted to make sure I got the problem fixed at a good price. I am new to Angie's List and saw that Glendale Automotive received a very high rating. I stopped by the shop on a Wednesday and explained the problem. Fred Kuhn, the owner, was extremely professional. He estimated what the problem was and the estimated cost. They were able to work on the car on Friday. I dropped it off Thursday evening so they could start on it first thing in the morning. I received a call from Fred around Noon. It was great news. The problem was less than what had been estimated and my car was ready. Fred, and his crew, were outstanding. They fixed my car on time and the cost was less than what I was expecting. They were friendly, professional and very trustworthy. Fred even gave me the heads up on some things to be aware of for further work down the road. I will return to Glendale Automotive for all of my auto needs and will let others know about this great place. I am thrilled to have my Honda back and running like new!
Description of Work: Replaced the front drivers side half shaft.
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
$285.94
KURT & MARY W.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Their prices were comparable to the dealer.
Description of Work: They did work on my truck and replaced the front wheel bearings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
ELIZABETH S.
07/2008
5.0
auto body repair
 + -1 more
They did a fabulous job and treated us very well. We just loved them!
Description of Work: They repaired a key place on one panel and matched it to another panel.
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
MARTHA P.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
He was very professional. He has very good prices. He took his time to find out what was wrong with it. He only kept the truck for a couple days to fix it.
Description of Work: They replaced my ignition for me when I went there last.
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
$350
MARYJO M.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I was always surprised at the low price at Glendale Automotive, especially after using a dealer for so long. The staff is friendly and on the ball with every question I have had. Often, they are able to help me with things I haven't even thought about.
Description of Work: I have used them a few times for general auto service.
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
Josh M.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Excellent! The entire brake job took about an hour and their price was competitive compared to the local car dealership's price.
Description of Work: Glendale Automotive replaced the pads on the front brakes on our Honda Civic.
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
$170
JIM W.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They have excellent service and the price is excellent. Price is for oil change.
Description of Work: I use them regularly for my general car maintenance.
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
$45
Melda C.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It went very well. They were able to get me in and out. I dropped it off and picked it up the next day. I have not had any problems with it since and that was in beginning of the year.
Description of Work: My car was leaking antifreeze so they replaced two seals.
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
$600
Judyweil W.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It was an excellent experience. They were very nice. They took me home and called me when it was ready. The service was excellent.
Description of Work: They found a front brake problem while doing a general check-up on our car.
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
$180
RICHARD & CHERYL M.
06/2008
3.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It went pretty well. When I picked up the vehicle I didn't think the brakes felt the way they were supposed to, but they assured me that once I had driven it a few hundred miles they would be broken in, which held true. I wouldn't say I would recommend them highly, but not because they did poor service. They are good, but not exceptional.
Description of Work: They did a complete brake job on my vehicle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from Glendale Automotive
I AM SORRY THAT YOU FEEL WE ARE AN AVERAGE SHOP. WE AT GLENDALE AUTOMOTIVE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE QUALITY OF WORK AND FEEL THAT PROFESSIONALISM COMES FROM DOING THE JOB RIGHT,ON TIME,WHILE MAKING THE EXPERIENCE AS PLEASANT AS POSSIBLE. WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT OUR PRICING IS RIGHT IN LINE WITH OTHER SHOPS IN OUR AREA THAT DO SIMILAR REPAIRS USING HIGH QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS.
SARAH H.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I had a check engine light on and went to AutoZone to find out what the problem was. AutoZone told me the problem was the O2 sensor. I took it to Glendale Automotive because I saw a good comment from a customer on an Angie's List pamphlet. I also found that a friend of mine works there who I know does good work, also. I am glad to say that this company is very honest and fair. When I went to pick up the car, they told me that the O2 sensor was just unplugged and they charged me nothing. I would recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: Fixed O2 sensor problem which turned off check engine light.
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
CAROLE M.
06/2008
4.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They did a good job, although the price seemed a little high. They did the job in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: They have replaced tire rods for me and several other parts on my car.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,044
Beth B.
05/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It was great. I would give them an A. The car was in for routine maintenance. They went over the car thoroughly and they identified that they needed to do some work on the brakes. They did the work completely and on time. I've gotten excellent service from them throughout the years. They don't try to make more money. They only do the things that are essential.
Description of Work: They did some routine maintenance and some brake work.
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
$200
Heidi H.
05/2008
5.0
auto repair, car tires
 + 0 more
I made an appointment to get an estimate because I was not sure what was wrong with my car. It sounded terrible! One of the mechanics drove around with me for a few blocks and listened to the sound. It was a relief when he told me that my car was not making a "death noise." Phew! But, my check engine light had been on for awhile and he said they would run a diagnostic on it and include din the estimate the cost for two new tires, rotation, blancing and an oil change. Initially, the cost was $770 becuase an oxygen sensor needed to be replaced; but, I could not afford that right now. Fred said I could still have a safe, well-running car without the O2 sensor and those labor costs. So, we settled on the price and they had my car ready for me first thing the next morning. Plus, I received 10% off labor costs for being an Angie's List member. They were very helpful. I didn't feel like I was being swindled which is a nice change of pace being a single, twenty-something woman.
Description of Work: They changed a leaking valve cover gasket, did an oil change, matched two new tires and rotated and balanced my wheels.
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
$513
DAVID & FELITA P.
05/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Fred wasn't able to look at the truck due to the fact his shop was having a lift installed, but he was kind enough to recommend someone else he knew that was reputable and that he would recommend. Fred was very polite and his courtesy makes it plain why he has so many great reports. We will definitely use him in the future.
Description of Work: Called to have a 3/4 ton truck looked at before purchasing it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MR & MRS KEITH S.
05/2008
5.0
car inspections
 + -1 more
I dealt with the owner. He was fair and had good prices. They checked everything thoroughly and were timely and very efficient. It was a great experience!
Description of Work: I had general maintenance done on my 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
JUNE U.
05/2008
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I am appreciative of the time and effort this company's employees took to determine the cause of the "noise" my car was making. I couldn't be happier that they were able to make the repair.
Description of Work: Replaced front chocks on my car and then realign.
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
JOSEPHINE L.
04/2008
5.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
I about died when Fred said it would cost $750.00 to fix my 2003 Taurus. But, he has always done a great job for me and my MOM so I said OK. My car now just hums along -- runs as efficiently as a sewing machine, so Fred really knew what he was talking about. This company is HONEST. They care a lot about INTEGRITY. They are well-grounded in the local community, and if he did a bad job everyone would know -- believe me, my mom would call the 500+ people she knows. BUT he has always done great work, and gives the Angie's List discount cheerfully. If Fred says it needs to be done, he isn't pulling your leg.
Description of Work: Sluggish acceleration, spitting and coughing, and my car did the same, thought it caught the flu from me! Did not shift gears without "catching."
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FAQ
Glendale Automotive is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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
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No, Glendale Automotive does not offer free project estimates.