P & J Motor Services

I happened upon P & J Motor Services while looking for a mechanic to fix a problem on which 3 other mechanics were stumped. As a total stranger walking through his door close to closing time– Jim,(one of the owners) spent an hour with me and took my car on a test drive.
Not only that, he searched for some diagrams of my car which he used to illustrate clearly what the potential problems might be, explaining it in a clear and easily understandable manner. So I made an appointment to come back in.
When I offered to pay for his time, what did he ask for?
NOTHING!
When I went back, he put my car on the rack, I watched as he spent a great deal of time inspecting the undercarriage– calling his partner over to consult.
He gave me an assessment that was, in a word– brutally honest.
I REALLY wish I’d have gone to see him $ 500 ago, before going to a local mechanic who lacked such honesty.
Not only did he research my model and make (evidenced by the printout he gave me) he recommended that I might consider getting a new, as opposed to used car.
While admitting he might be cutting off his own nose to spite his face. (A new car would not necessitate future business for him). At this point, I really trusted his opinion and asked and received a recommendation for a dealer.
He ALSO let me know that if I DO get a used car– I could bring it in for him to inspect and give me the pre-​sale thumbs up or down. When I asked what he’d charge for THAT– he said– you guessed it–
NOTHING!
(I paid $ 100 for a mechanic to go with me to buy the 8 month old inoperable car in question).
After all of the time and care spent– Jim finally DID break down and charge me for something.
TWENTY DOLLARS!!!
That’s right– a big fat 20.
To say I am pleased would be an understatement. Great service, honest and detailed care. A real winner here.