VINNY'S GARAGE

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Radiators,

About us

Vinny's Garage specializes in personalized auto repair and services for all your maintenance needs. We're located at 234 9th. street (the corner of Hoosick and 9th) in Troy. Our technicians are ASE certified to ensure that your vehicle is properly diagnosed at a fair and reasonable price from a source you can trust. Did you know that one of the best ways to keep your car running well is to stay current with scheduled maintenance? As a Vinny's Garage customer, your vehicle history will be kept in our computerized database and you'll receive a note in the mail reminding you that your scheduled maintenance services are due soon.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Repair and Service of foreign and domestic auto's including Scheduled Maintenance, Brakes, Computer diagnostic (Including check engine light), Electrical service, Engine repair, NYS Inspection, Suspension/shocks, A/C, Transmissions, Tune-ups and Tires ...and much more including Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Installation

Services we don't offer

Body Work

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.25 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
4.4
professionalism
4.2
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

JIm D.
06/2021
1.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
AVOID!!! The previous owner was a good mechanic... but there is a kid named Brandon who bought it and the quality went to zero. I had Brandon change inner and outer tie rods and had to bring it to Firestone for the alignment. Brandon had screwed up the torque and didn't use Loctite when installed. The rods had loosened. When Firestone opened it up it turns out one of the inner tie rods had not been changed! Brandon said it was a defective part and the coating had rusted out. (Highly unlikely.) He changed the part "under warranty" and I STUPIDLY had them change brake pads and rotors and flush the brake fluid. Going down a big hill the brakes didn't work properly and I went right into an intersection and nearly got creamed by a truck. HOLY SH*T! Furious I called Brandon and they bled the brakes. They hadn't gotten all the air out. But ZERO apology for almost causing my death. His promised to refund me the brake fluid flush over the phone and reneged in person. I had to threaten small claims court and he relented. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Description of Work: Tie rods; brakes; brake fluid flush; rotors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$500

Michelle P.
07/2018
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Fast, friendly and reasonable!
Description of Work: Oil changes, new battery, Diagnostics

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew M.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Courteous service, explained the problem, did not try to upsell but provided a reasonable assessment of the issues and costs upfront. If they were more convenient to my home I would use them again, but it will depend on my ability to drop off/pick up the car. As far as the service, no complaints. Time will tell in terms of quality, but so far (2 month later) so good. Thank you.
Description of Work: Brake replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

maryellen R.
08/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the service I received. They really took care to make sure the job was done right, and when the diagnosis proved more difficult and time consuming than originally anticipated, they spent a good deal of extra time to find out what the problem was but did not add on extra labor charges. They explained everything that was done every step of the way. Service was professional, and they took the time to make sure it was done right. I would definitely recommend Vinny's Garage for auto services/repairs.
Description of Work: 2005 Infiniti G35x: Correctly diagnosed check/service engine light (gross evap. leak) and replaced faulty part (valve). They spent a good deal of extra time diagnosing this elusive and hard to pinpoint issue (which turned out not to be the usual source this code generates/gas cap), without charging extra labor time for their services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Response from VINNY'S GARAGE
Thank you for your very kind review. Vinny and Anthony

Elizabeth D.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Anthony installed the device and spent lots of time with us showing us how to use it. He was very patient and understanding.
Description of Work: Installed starter inter lock device. Was very patient in helping us learn how to use it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from VINNY'S GARAGE
Thank you for your very kind review. Vinny and Anthony

    Contact information

    234 9TH ST, Troy, NY 12180

    www.vinnysgarage.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Radiators,
    Welding,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Towing,
    Auto Tires,
    Auto Mufflers

    FAQ

    VINNY'S GARAGE is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    VINNY'S GARAGE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, VINNY'S GARAGE does not offer free project estimates.
    No, VINNY'S GARAGE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, VINNY'S GARAGE does not offer a senior discount.
    No, VINNY'S GARAGE does not offer emergency services.
    No, VINNY'S GARAGE does not offer warranties.
    VINNY'S GARAGE offers the following services: Repair and Service of foreign and domestic auto's including Scheduled Maintenance, Brakes, Computer diagnostic (Including check engine light), Electrical service, Engine repair, NYS Inspection, Suspension/shocks, A/C, Transmissions, Tune-ups and Tires ...and much more including Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Installation
    Body Work

    Contact information

    234 9TH ST, Troy, NY 12180

    www.vinnysgarage.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM