A & W Auto Services

Andy and staff are wonderful. They never do work unless it’s necessary and once made a minor fix and didn’t charge me! I am so happy to have a mechanic I can trust. They are always communicative and do great work.

Andy and his team are the most trustworthy, honest auto mechanics I have ever met (for context — I have owned a car for 14 years and have lived in 4 different states with that car. I have been to their shop for 4 different issues over the past year). They explain what they’re going to do, show the parts they’re using and what they took out, and make sure that you understand the options and the costs before they do any work. They are totally respectful of female customers (they treat me like a regular, intelligent person — if only everyone treated women this way!). Their prices are incredibly fair, they fix small things without charging you for it, and if their first assumption about what is broken is incorrect, they may do the second repair for free. I really hope that they are able to make a living, they are so ethical! You should definitely bring your car to this shop.

Awesome service. My brother and I were in town when traveling and blew out a tire. They put our spare on immediately and didn’t even charge. Definitely recommend.

The owners are very professional. They tell you exactly what they’re going to do to your car and why. They have very fair prices and you don’t feel like this is a typical mechanic trying to screw you over. They are very helpful and kind.

Andy is a knowledgable and kind man who is extremely concerned with being honest and finding the best deal. As a small young-​looking woman, I want to be respected even if I need things explained, and I always find that here. When I had a bad car accident I had the car towed here so they could get me to the right place and they took care of me like family. I tell everyone I know to go here.

I decided to go to A & W because a previous review stated that they never rip off people who know nothing about cars, which turned out to be right!
I got a flat because of Pennsylvania’s inability to fill potholes ever. Went in early on a Tuesday and Andrew, a super nice guy, called around to find me the cheapest replacement — took a total of 15 minutes, max. Came back the next day to have it put on the car, which he took care of while I was standing there in five minutes! It was the easiest experience I’ve ever had in an auto shop.
Considering that the last time I got a flat I went to Walmart Tire & Lube and waited three hours to pay more than I paid at A & W, I know where I’ll be going the inevitable next time Pennsylvania destroys my car. Thanks, Andrew!

I needed to find a mechanic closer to home, and after reading these reviews, I had to give A & W a try. I knew there were a list of things wrong with my car, but as Andrew pointed out, sometimes when you fix one thing, that fix can solve other problems… and it did! He showed me what was wrong, every part he had replaced, and explained the detailed bill. He and his crew were very friendly and I didn’t feel like I had been taken advantage of because I’m a women. If you’re looking for an honest experienced auto shop, look no further.

These guys seem to be good, honest mechanics. When I’ve gone in for repairs (such as new belts, water pump, wheels), they always took the time to show me exactly what was wrong, and what needed to be done.
In my experience, the prices are in line with the best around — and for repairs, significantly less than chains like Midas. It’s also a great place to go for state inspection.
Definitely recommend!

This is my 200^th review! :-)
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All around great mechanic, Thank you Unilocal!
I am the reason mechanics rip off women. I know nothing about cars and often fail to do even basic maintenance. Being from Cali, I didn’t have a mechanic in Philly when the car started smoking among other things. I sort of gave up on it for years and recently decided to get it operable again.
I called around and other shops were just plain rude. These guys were the opposite – completely nice and cordial. Andrew took my car in before business hours and let me pick it up after hours. He even gave me a ride to the taxi station. He didn’t want to charge me until he knew he could help with the problem and even though he said he was booked until Friday, my work was completed same day. The price was in line with industry standards according to Google, but I don’t feel I was charged for work I didn’t truly need.
Check these guys out.
Also, as a black woman I am always saddened by how few black owned businesses there are. It feels good to support the community.

My car was making a terrible whining/​grinding noise whenever I turned the wheel. I took it to A&W and it was back in a couple hours. noise free. Basically, my car was leaking power steering fluid. They fixed it right up, for a reasonable price and QUICKLY.

This place is awesome! As a female who is admittedly completely lost when it comes to anything mechanical, I tend to get taken advantage of when a mechanic things that I will fall for anything. So I went in for an inspection (at another place) and they basically told me that I needed my entire car fixed and quoted a crazy sum. Yeah, I wasn’t buying it. I found A&W and got another inspection, an honest one and they provided quick, honest and great service. I felt completely comfortable and they knocked hundreds of dollars off what the other guys were saying. I found my new auto place! :-)

Quick and easy state inspection, make sure you call ahead to get on the list. Willy is the man! Definitely going back

Totally impressive. I’m a transplant who needed to have my poor, neglected car registered and was suspecting it would require much help. They were super transparent and helpful throughout which was a great relief considering everything else about getting licensed and registered in this state was a ridiculous process. Ultimately, the cost was fair, they were great and I’m comfortable with the quality of work they did.

A good and honest mechanic is hard to come by, especially in Philadelphia.
Andrew and Willie are the old school friendly and attentive mechanics that you just don’t find anymore. You’re not going to find a plush waiting room with great magazines and a flat screen TV or espresso machine but you will find friendly, courteous, and polite guys that will explain what is wrong and provide options.
I’m in the process of selling a car that is an absolute lemon and I have been to A&W on several occasions unfortunately and no matter what part of the city I may reside, I will always bring my cars to them for now on. Wonderful Shop!!!

I’ve been going to A & W for 5 years now — always have good service. Quick, effective repairs and maintenance with reasonable pricing.

Super friendly! I decided to get my car inspected here based off of reviews from fellow Unilocalers. I was pleased with the service. They were very friendly, quick (it took about 2.5hrs to get my car inspected and I dropped it off right after calling them, no appointment), and affordable ($ 71 approx for a full inspection). They take credit and debit cards, just no AMEX.
I will definitely go back to get my car inspected here next year.
It is a small garage with a waiting room on the 2^nd floor. Snacks (to buy — cheap 50 cents), bathrooms, AC, a couch n chairs, bulletin board with local business cards, and a TV on the news channel. Cozy, not fancy by any means, but does the trick! I recommend walking around the neighborhood while you’re waiting. The library is a few blocks away.

Took my 2005 Ford Focus in for inspec. Needed 2 new tires. Got a great deal on Pirelli’s. These guys were quick, honest and thorough. Car was ready on time. Will definitely use them again! So happy to have found them.

After going to a few mechanics in the area, including dealers, for my Nissan Xterra, I wandered over to these guys. Originally they were too local for me to think they could compete, but I was dead wrong. They are excellent.

I’m new to PA and this whole «inspection/​tags» thing. After reading lots of positive reviews about A&W I gave them a call to see what they charged and set up an appointment. The man who answered the phone was great — informative and friendly. I took my car over the next day, with my CA plates still attached. A disreputable shop would have seen my CA plates, and my confused answers to their questions (how should I know if I am required to get an emissions tag?) and totally could have taken advantage of the situation. Instead, these guys looked into whether or not an emissions inspection was required (the car is registered in centre county — long story), got the job done, and had my car back to me later that afternoon at the exact price they quoted. They even replaced a tail light bulb that I’m pretty sure they didn’t charge me for. Fast, friendly, and cheap — what’s not to like?

Quick, friendly! Went there for my state inspection and Andy took care of my car fast. He even came out to my house the following week to check up on my fiancée’s car that was not starting. He didn’t want us to have to call a tow truck! (We thought that was pretty awesome.) Would definitely recommend to anyone in the neighborhood needing a mechanic.
Oh, and prices were reasonable. He accepted Visa /​Mastercard.