Odell's Service Ctr. in
Surf City (NJ)

I had a small issue with my car while I was on the island. I read the reviews here and decided to give Dave a try. I showed up unannounced on a Saturday. Dave stopped what he was doing, grabbed his "tools" and came right outside. He quickly assessed the problem (and looked at some others for me) and resolved the issue. When I asked him the cost, he said don't worry about it. Have a nice day. I really got the impression that this is a great honest guy and an asset the the island. I would definitely go back to him and I have been telling others to try him out. Thanks so much Dave!

David’s a great guy, really great place to get the tires checked out and was super nice and helpful.

As an annual LBI visitor I never thought about needing car repairs here but this week my trusty Silverado had a blown front wheel bearing and needed to be towed to Odell’s Service Center on a Saturday night. Met with Dave Odell on Monday morning; received his VERY reasonable estimate for repair and it was done by the next day. He is iconic on LBI; super competent and fair priced. If I lived here he would be my go to guy. 5 stars+

David was so great, got me in so fast and fixed my problem in a few hours had my car back the same day! Really great place would highly recommend

Got a flat tire after what had already been a rocky start to our family vacation. David took care of the patch immediately and had me on my way. Huge thanks from this exhausted Mama!

Dave went above and beyond to help our family out during our LBI visit. He was upfront, honest, & transparent about the repair and timing. And he made the extra effort to communicate about the repair status. Great guy and great service. And the car repair was great, too, for a reasonable price. Would 100% recommend Dave’s business to others! Thanks Dave for helping our family out during our LBI visit!

Took my car to Odell’s Service Center in Surf City, NJ to find what was causing the squeaky noise coming from the right front wheel. David quickly figured out the problem and let me know it was nothing serious, just some rust buildup that he removed. He fixed the problem quickly and at a very reasonable price. Thanks, David.

I was on vacation in 2023 and my alternator went, Dave was able to fix it same day on holiday weekend! Fast forward one year 2024 and I’m back on the island and my alternator went again! I went to Dave and he told me he would look in to it. He guaranteed the part so no charge and then to my surprise he didn’t charge labor as well!! Excellent service, trustworthy guy, highly recommend!! Thanks Dave !

Dave is a gem to deal with. No joke. I rolled in to his shop last week and needed to get the oil changed on my uncle's car, that I drove up from Florida. He fit me right in, and did an excellent job. Old time mechanics, like Dave are hard to find nowadays. Long Beach Island should be glad they have him. Hey Dave, if you get tired of the cold, we have a deep need for mechanics like you in Delray Beach, Florida.

Came down on a Friday night, 1/2 through the pine barrens my tire pressure light went on for the 2nd time in 3 weeks - ugh what a feeling and knowing I have a 2 hour drive on Sunday panic set in. Quick call to O'dells around 4pm and Dave said to come on over he could take a look. Not only did he plug the tire, he checked the pressures and reset the sensor. Efficiently and at a fair reasonable price! So grateful and highly recommend!!!

Dave did a wellness check on my newly purchased used car, and he impressed me as thorough, knowledgeable, honest, reasonably priced, and an all-around nice guy. I will always bring my car to Dave for future repairs.

Needed to have a tire plugged while I was down on vacation for the week. David was kind, super helpful, and able to quickly diagnose the issue and have me back up and running in a short time (and at a reasonable price too). I can’t recommend this place enough if you need service on the island.

In affluent neighborhoods, one might brace themselves for hefty bills even for minor services. However, during a recent family trip, Odell's Service Center proved that genuine kindness and exceptional service aren't always tied to a steep price tag. When faced with an unexpected flat tire far from home, I was filled with dread. With a visible hole in the tire and a packed-looking establishment, I doubted Odell's would have the bandwidth to assist. To my surprise, the owner himself answered my call and reassured me with a simple, 'bring it in, I'll do my best to help.' True to his word, not only did he promptly attend to my vehicle, plugging the tire without delay, but he also recommended a nearby establishment for my specific oversized tire needs. His primary concern seemed to be my well-being and ensuring I was back on the road safely. In an act of unparalleled generosity, he didn't charge me a dime for his swift, expert assistance. It's rare to find such genuine care and selflessness in the service industry today. Odell's Service Center is a true gem, and I'm deeply grateful for their kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend them and will be sharing my positive experience with all. Thank you, Odell's, for restoring my faith in genuine, heartwarming customer service!

Disaster averted! They fixed a punctured tire on a rental in less than an hour from first contact to driving away! So inexpensive too. I can't thank them enough. They were so nice and professional.

Last night my car wouldn't start. After 25 minutes of attempts, it turned over. I drove down to LBI. In the morning, I called Odell's to see if he thought it was the battery. David was nearly certain it was an old battery. To save time, he suggested I pick up the battery on my way to his shop (and he recommended a convenient place en route to buy). When I arrived with the new battery, he dropped everything to work on the replacement. He was fast, professional, definitely knew what he was doing. He tested the old battery and confirmed that was the issue. My car has the battery a bit buried and inconvenient, but within 30 minutes I was on my way. I highly recommend David and plan to use him for all of my repairs!

We were vacationing on the island and our battery light came on. We stopped by unannounced and asked if Dave was able to advise. He tested, charged, and replaced the battery within an hour. Very helpful and friendly. He saved the day for our vacation. Would totally recommend you going there.

Excellent service! Dave is kind, speedy, and reliable! So happy to have such an amazing mechanic nearby! I highly recommend him for any of your car needs or troubles.

We drove down to LBI for a weeks vacation and noticed a problem with our brakes. Called Dave Odell on Monday morning and he had my truck in the shop on Monday afternoon to take a look at it. He gave us a very reasonable estimate for the repair and had us back on the road the next day. We highly recommend Dave and his shop for your repair needs. I would drive back here 4 hours from home just so I know I would be getting a great service at a reasonable price. Thank you Odell's!!

John was knowledgeable, kind, calm, honest and professional. He helped us tremendously when we were stranded. Our 2007 mini van wouldn’t start while visiting LBI. Even though, we were new customers he treated us like regulars, diagnosed & fixed the problem and got us on our way ASAP. I highly recommend this establishment as they are trustworthy and competent!

Highly recommend this place! Had a serious brake problem during a short visit on LBI. They were able to repair my car that same day so I could safely embark on a 3 hour drive back home, and for a fair price. Thanks so much for the great service!

Had to bring my wife's Explorer there for a burning smell and smoking under the hood and they promptly took it in and ordered the parts it needed and in a few days got the truck back and it was perfect. The actual repair was even substantially less than the quote. Great service by good honest, knowledgeable auto technicians.

The gentleman was really nice. I'm coming from out of town and noticed when I got to the local eatery that I had a flat tire. I called and within 10 minutes he was at the eatery filling up my tire so I could drive to him. I pulled up and he started working on my car immediately so I could safely transport my 7 year olds! Thank you so much for such amazing service! Added positive rating because he has conversations with the kids :)

Extremely friendly and helpful. My vehicle had an alternator issue on Saturday. I called Jeff and David at Odell's and they had me back in service in a few short hours and at a very reasonable rate. I highly recommend this shop for any automotive needs you may have while you are away from Home. Thank you Jeff! A grateful FF.

While on Vacation on LBI I noticed a good size oil leak under my Jeep. I googled auto repair facilities on LBI and found Odells with great reviews. With the holiday weekend fast approaching I was afraid there would be no time for what I feared would be a large repair. I brought my car down and Jeff put it on the right on the lift and within minutes it was diagnosed and my mind put at ease. I left the car there and was pleasantly surprised when Jeff phoned me that afternoon and told me my repair was done. The cost of the repair was more than fair to say the least. I would definitely recommend Odells as a Quality Reliable and Honest Auto Repair facility.

Odells is definitely an honest service station in my experience. I went here recently (mid August, 2016) while I was on vacation, and chose them based on their Google reviews. They took care of my car (needed a tuneup when it was misfiring) at a reasonable price, and a reasonable time frame of a couple of days -- considering that they are located in a vacation area and are very busy. Jeff was helpful and friendly both on the phone and at the shop. Thank you again!

We recently made the long trip from Northern Vermont to Long Beach Island, and while driving on the island a ton of lights started going off on my dash. After looking up the problem, people said it was most likely the alternator going and if it died while driving, so would the car. Great. Found Odells as the nearest mechanic, and brought it in at 4:45pm on a Friday to have them take a look. Jeff (owner) was as nice as could be, and helped me run through a number of alternate fixes that would cost less than the alternator, including a new battery (which he offered to take back out when it didn't fix the problem). In the end the alternator was ordered for the next day, and he quoted me a reasonable price for install at a couple of hours. On Saturday I picked up the car, and he had done the work in 1 hour so it cost even less than he said. Problem solved. I seriously thought that I would be ripped off being a tourist from so far away, stuck on an expensive island, and having a repair needing to be done before the long trip back. Jeff and his nephew tried everything they could to save me from having to do the repair, were helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. They helped me after closing hours on a friday, and did the repair on a saturday. They did the repair in half the quoted time (but could have easily lied about it). And in the end, the repair cost me less than if my mechanic at home had done it (I checked). They made such an impression on me that im considering stopping back in on our next visit just to say hi. Don't hesitate to take your car here, they will treat you fairly.

On August 22 we drove from our home in NE to LBI for a 1-week summer vacation. Around 2pm just before reaching the island we experienced significant problems with our rear suspension. Of course we urgently needed assistance but we managed to slowly and carefully cross the Causeway (hazard lights blinking) to reach the island. Once there though we didn't know anyone, so stopped at a restaurant and got Odell's contact from a kind restaurant employee. Despite being a busy Saturday late afternoon, owner Jeffrey honored our plea and agreed to look at our car. Once on the lift the reason for our problem quickly became apparent: both our newly installed rear shocks were missing their lower nuts and weren't attacked to the car frame. After a look over, two new nuts and a half hour charge for labor we were good to go. Owner Jeffrey and his assistant were friendly, professional and very honest. They not only fixed our problem efficiently for a very reasonable price but they saved our vacation and helped us get safely back home. We fully support Odell's Service Center and will make sure to stop by to say "hi" when we hopefully once again return to LBI. We are a MOST THANKFUL CUSTOMER!