Dropped off my Dad car... let's be honest it was not worth working on but it was his... they 1st charged us $139 to fix the ac. Went to pick it up and it was doing the EXACT same thing. Left it there to let them re-fix what we already paid them to do. Then my 86 year old disabled veteran father was told it would be another $800 or so to repair. Then when it was "ready".... we were quoted 3 different prices to pick it up from $1200 to $1100 depending on the day and who called. They can keep it! Never in my life have I seen such mess.
Richard ordered some plug wire ends for me that are hard to find! Both Richard in D'Iberville and his brother Keith in Biloxi have always come thru on finding parts that nobody else can get! They are some of the best parts guys in our area!
Took our Land Rover here and they took care of the problem + an unexpected problem that occurred. The two gentlemen I spoke with were great and enjoyed their conversation! Prices were fair! Will be back for an oil change at some point!
The absolute best on the coast! If you have engine troubles look no further. Prices are great and their expertise is top notch. They are super friendly. Highly recommend!
If you want to go to a real auto parts store where the business has been in their blood for over 50 years , and get the right part The First Time GO TO VJ'S EITHER THE PASS ROAD AT RODENBERG LOCATION IN BILOXI, RIGHT OUTSIDE OF KEESLER GATE 7 , OR IF YOU RESIDE A LITTLE bit north Then go to VJ's in D'Iberville, you'll be glad you did! I Guarantee!
Oh did I mention the prices, they haven't been in business That long for their Good Looks!
I brought my 2014 Ford F-150 eco boost here with a passenger side valve cover gasket leak, some electrical issues, and a cracked plastic “Y” connector on my heater hoses. I only needed the oil leak fixed and heater hoses fixed. the rest “estimated”
Valve cover gasket replacement and heater hose replacement was $1,400. I pickup my truck (I live 2 1/2 hours away in Wesson, Ms now) I go to pickup the truck, it now has a flat tire that never had issues before I dropped it off. The oil leak is now POURING out of BOTH valve cover gaskets. They didn’t fix anything. Even told me about how they’ve done plenty of these jobs. Terrible service and when I called to ask why, I was told to bring the truck back to the shop.. YEAH, because I can drive 2 1/2 hours with oil pouring out of both sides. So now I’m just out $1,400 and still have a broke down truck. THANK YOU VJ’S FOR YOUR “GREAT” SERVICE!!!
I was in town for Cruisin the Coast and needed a fuel pump push rod for a roller motor. Matthew found me one and had it overnighted so I could get back to Kansas with no issues. I would highly recommend for hot rod folks.
Richard and his team continue to get it right! I’ve used VJs for 10 years and never been disappointed. Price is right and they are staffed with professionals.
These guys are the best. I called last minute to check if they had a specific oil in stock. They had it and said to come on over. It was 5:32 when I got there and they closed at 5:30. They didn't hesitate to help me out and even sat there and let me pick their brain for a minute. I highly recommend them.
I was here visiting from out of state and my water pump went. I called VJs due the reviews and I was beyond thrilled with the response I received from the first time I called!!! I knew I was going to get great care and service and I did!!! If I ever need anything done when I am here Matthew is my goto guy. I 100% people come here!!!!
Had some problems at Cruisin the Coast last week with our classic-figured the week was ruined. Luckily, we found VJ's and their repair shop--he went to work on diagnosing the problems, and then doing some repairs to keep us on the road. Great folks, good prices, very knowledgeable and we were so thankful we found them! We'd highly recommend this shop to alll!
Awesome service and friendly knowledge staff. I had the cam shaft gear at the bottom of my distributor strip during crusin the coast. They had the part in stock and changed the gear on the spot. Definitely will be back!
VJ’s is the best auto parts store that I have been to in a long time. It’s like an “Old School” auto parts store used to be. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. Unlike the other auto parts stores of today, the people at VJ’s know what they are doing and will help you get what you need for you vehicle.
Richard and family at VJ’s saved the day or should I say our weekend! I brought my mother in law to a concert in Biloxi and the power steering went out in my 2006 Town Car. Thankfully they are open on Saturday mornings, Richard got the car done and we were back on the road again in no time. I couldn’t tell them thank you enough. I would have left my mother in law but not my Town Car
I have been to different mechanics and Vj's is the only one who has never messed up my vehicle. I had an 88 s10 went through a lot of mechanics to keep fixing the last guys mistakes then I found Vj's and got a 2000 Silverado had them fix it and have never had to get someone else to fix it. The price is affordable they are very experienced and have been fixing cars since they were little. Everyone I know gets me to take their car there because they see how this shop takes care of their customers and I have been a happy customer now since 2012. I strongly recommend this shop at either location Biloxi or Diberville they are the best.
Very fast service, great prices, good people. If I have anymore issues with my car I will definitely bring it straight here. Also it's not just an auto repair shop, they have a good selection of auto parts as well. I certainly recommend this shop to others.
Car was rear ended and didn’t know why it wouldn’t start. Told me it just needed a few fuses then charged me 170$ for the fuses which I didn’t know until I picked it up. Thought hey 170$ and my vehicle is running again but if you didn’t know most fuses are very inexpensive and can be replaced very easily.
I was visiting MS and in an emergency situation with my battery connectors needing replaced on a Saturday morning and leaving the next day back to MO. VJ's over the phone asked me to bring my vehicle in and had me repaired within 2 hours on a VERY busy morning and very pleasant, helpful and affordable! FOREVER grateful and highly recommend! Thank you guys!
Excellent repairs. Customer serviced lacked a bit as never recieved call that my vehicle was ready for pickup. They charge a "convenience" fee if pay by card. Then it takes days for transaction to actually hit bank.
I have always had a positive experience with VJ's, and I have gone to them since the early 90s for my auto needs and repairs. This is a family-owned-and-operated business, by a multi-generational family of mechanics. This is in their DNA. That the shop is privately owned makes a difference. Richard and his family serve THIS community. I can think of no instant in which I was not satisfied with the work. I could share with you lots of details of those encounters, but I want to focus on two recent encounters that led me to write this review.
In July, I bought a VW Beetle 2005 because I needed a car in a hurry. The previous owner had let it sit up for a year, and it had lots of problems, primarily cooling problems, along with what I believed was an alternator problem (based on what someone told me), and the worst of all, I was only getting about 11 miles per gallon, and it was killing me.
When it came to the alternator, the cost of replacement--according to that book mechanics use--an estimate I had received elsewhere put the bill for the repair at around $800 (because of the labor). I took it to VJs, and I told Richard what the problem was, based on someone else's diagnosis, and I was totally confident in the information I had given him. The next day he called and informed me that the alternator was fine, and it was simply a case of the battery--the car had sat up for about a year--and he changed the battery, and diagnosed a possible wiring problem. I haven't had that problem sense. The takeaway here is, he COULD have ripped me off for hundreds of dollars and I would have been none the wiser. He did not. That's integrity.
The second instance was just a couple of weeks ago, when I called about a serious cooling problem (thanks to a shade-tree mechanic). Since he had it, I told Richard about the ridiculously low gas mileage. After he had it towed in, and with a personal commitment on his part--because it's a VW, cheaper parts aren't simple to find--he fixed the cooling system (at a very reasonable price), and found a leak in a vacuum line that was the source of that absurdly low gas mileage. For the first time since I bought this car, I was finally able to enjoy driving without a constant concern over coolant or gas mileage. When I picked it up, Richard joked, "In a couple of weeks you'll be calling me to thank me for that gas mileage."
Which I did, yesterday. I called and thanked him.
VJ's is my shop of choice. Period.
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Richard completely replaced my AC in a 2005 Lexus and has overhauled the car several times. The car is still running perfectly and it cost us 50% less than other estimates. He is an expert when it comes to cars. He is most definitely our go to man when it comes to our vehicles. I highly recommend VJs auto parts.
Richard Polovich (owner) is a serious problem solver. I took my truck in for an oil leak and some other minor repairs. He quoted me a price and I accepted. Everything was fixed perfectly. I highly recommend. All of his parts were priced below local competitors (believe I checked). You won’t find a better mechanic.
Absolutely a ripoff. Had an electric fuel pump Installed and had to re do everything the mechanic (Richard) installed $600and 5 hours later, should have taken less than 2 hours.I already had all the braided lines ran. The pump was sitting above fuel tank for one and he installed a 3 ft Line from the mechanical pump that didn’t need to be there I guess to run up the bill. the switch wiring was hanging all over the exhaust and he didn’t put a relay just shoved the wire in my fuse panel.I guess if you ONLY need parts it may be ok but DO Not let them work on your vehicle. if I wasn’t in a bind I would have done myself. If I could save one person the headache this review will be worth it STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! 67 camaro 540 bbc
I use them all the time for boat trailer parts. They are very helpful pretty much have everything and what they don't have they can get within a couple of days. Prices are a little high, but it's worth it to get parts local.
Can I give no star? One month ago. I paid to fix one problem and the car come back with 2 new major problems. They told me is was not they did it. The car just have a few heart attack at their place. I am not sure how it happened? More money PAID TO fix them of cause. I had been in the shop more than 5 times to fix same or new problems that occurs after they fix the old problem. I will never go back. NEVER!
