I've dealt with Akin twice, the 2nd time was an absolute joy! When I brought my car in, I mentioned a couple other concerns I had with the vehicle on top of why it was originally there. Check engine light with the code P0420 (cat code), and my concerns were a misfire under acceleration and my rear passenger brake was sticking/freezing up. I got a call from a gentleman a couple days later, and he was upfront and honest with me about everything, which i personally fully respect! I knew it going to be expensive, but I didn't realize the extent of the damage done to the cat and O2 sensors. He also told me they needed to keep the car longer while waiting for parts, which I was completely fine with. Being told all this ahead of time allowed me to make arrangements to get to work and whatnot. After everything was said and done, my car runs sooo much better!!
I 100% recommend this place! I've worked on my own cars for decades, and only brought my cars to a shop if I didn't have the means to fix something, whether it was lack of knowledge or lack of tools. I have never met such friendly, honest and respectful people in 1 shop. I didn't feel like i was being strung along/taken advantage of. Being a mechanic isn't easy, especially these days, so to find a reputable shop is a breath of fresh air. I will gladly return for any future issues and will recommend friends/family as well
Had a very tough issue where my one of my car tires was smoking. Turned out when I previously did my brake job a week prior to first coming here, it wasn't fully done, and actually very poorly done. Mike (the owner) was very helpful and actually was willing to see me and check the issue out even though they usually book two months in advance.
Needless to say he quickly recognized the issue without even touching the car, and after I had the issue 'fixed' at the other place I decided to simply do it all over again but this time with the people at Akin (went to the previous place about 4x and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it) And has been working fine.
On top of that, anytime I have an issue or worry, Mike is always helpful and allows me to quickly come in whenever he has the time for it.
So far so great, don't plan on going anywhere else, even if I have to drive far to get here
Mike and his guys are great at what they do. Extremely well equipped to take care of your car and probably the most knowledgeable mechanic in New England . The wait times may be a bit long, that's because they are "THAT GOOD" The dealers even bring their most difficult problems to Mike and he gets it done The shop is immaculate and that is how he treats your vehicle.
So first let me say that I'm the daughter of a mechanic so I grew up in garages and know the trade. I'm to this area, moved from eastern mass, and I am looking for a decent, honest mechanic for all our personal and work vehicles. My brother (retired mechanic) recommend I try Akin, so even though they told me that they were booking out almost 2 full months, i was willing to wait in hopes of securing a good mechanic.
I called Akin today to see if I could get my 2001 Honda CR-V in at some point to replace the struts. Yeah its an old car but its a work vehicle. I had already bought the 4 quick struts months ago because I had planned on doing them myself but I got busy (I own and operate a pavement maintenance company) and it got put on the back burner. I told them that I had the parts and yes, I understand that they can't warranty customer supplied parts, no problem. The woman on the phone said that he (the owner) likes to check the parts out and make sure they're quality before agreeing to install them. I told her that wasn't a problem, and that I had done my research to make sure i got the best ones, I don't cheap out on car parts. She said she'd talk to the owner and call me back. Less than a hour goes by and a different woman calls me back and says, "yeah, sorry, he's going to have to pass"....... I said " ooo-kayyy??? She says, "yeah, it's just not something that he's interested in working on at this time." I was so taken back by the arrogance of the statement that all I could utter was a sarcastic, "Awesome! Hey, thanks!" I've never had a mechanic tell me that they're "not interested" in working on a vehicle. I'm sorry that its an older car and not a Ferrari. Actually, jokes on them because they just lost the potential business on all our vehicles which include; a Mercedes SL600, a $80,000 Ford Explorer, Our F350 & Izusu NPR work trucks, two Honda personnel vehicles, and my brothers BMW and his other vehicles will no longer be serviced by Akin either. You may want to rethink your business practices if you're in the habit of snubbing your nose up at older vehicles. Wiser people will tell you, you never know who you're dealing with and what opportunities you're screwing yourself out of.
Bottom line: Don't judge a person by their Honda.
This man is so talented that he told me exactly what was wrong with my vehicle (without looking at it)and because he was booking a month and a half out I was able to research his words and fix the problem myself for $4 in ten minutes. Thank you Sir. Your a inspiration to our community.
Mike has been servicing my vehicles since he opened his business. He's thorough, meticulous and honest. I wouldn't think of bringing my vehicle to anyone else. Mike and Carrie are the best!
Mike, Carrie and the rest of the staff are top notch. Their service, communication and workmanship are second to none. They always take car of your car like it’s their own. They are honest, transparent, and prices are very reasonable. They take the time to explain what your car needs, why it is needed, and most importantly don’t try and upsell unnecessary products and services. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone - you are truly in good hands with Akin Auto
a month ago we purchased a totaled vehicle in baldwin for the drivetrain. We contacted almost every shop in baldwin and templeton and they all refused to remove the drivetrain for us (the fact that the car (c7 vette) was burned to the ground in a house fire did not help the situation either). Then we contacted mike at Akin's Automotive, after explaining the situation and what we needed mike took up the job. Within the same day the car was at his shop and he removed the drivetrain shortly after. Couldnt be more happy with the way it all turned out. Thank you again :D
I liked the service and the owners we will go back.. We will also recommend Akin Automotive to everyone we know and plus .. Thank you for your time and service .
I have been blessed to have Mike at Akin auto, he takes very good care of my car,let's me know what to expect in the future with repairs. Also love Kerri she is great.
Great people. My truck runs better than when new. They pay attention to detail. Very good price for the job completed and excellent communication. I am very happy with Akin.
Akin auto is by far the best managed shop you'll find. Mike is meticulous about every detail on your vehicle, does exceptional work at fair price and gets it right the first time.
I highly recommend Akin auto for all of your car services.
I called to have my car worked on , had it towed to akin after them telling me they had experience on rotary engines (rx8) just for them to hold my car for 2 weeks and then call me and say that they didn’t have the expertise to work on it .
Akin Autimotive is the place to go if you are looking for a honest dependable mechanic! You dont EVER wonder if the work was really done or if it was done properly.
This is a quality place. You are given great care for your vehicle. Mechanics are honest & complete. They always do there best to use actual vehicle replacement parts and not generic parts. Mike, the owner, always is honest and customer caring. You will get quality work at an honest price!
Owner is right there working on the cars. If a question comes up he knows what is going on and is able to explain the situation. Been using akin for 15yrs now. Vehicles last longer with there service
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