Brian's Auto Repair in
Garwood (NJ)

These guys are truly top tier in terms of service, professionalism and pricing! I recently needed a few things done on my vehicle and had heard good things about them from a friend so I decided to give them a try. I can assure you I was not disappointed at all. I needed two new tires installed along with 4 new wheel bearings and wanted to replace my rear brakes and rotors on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Also had a loud sound coming from my exhaust which they found out to be due to a leak which they repaired as well. I provided them with my own brakes, wheel bearings and tires and without a hitch they serviced my vehicle same day and my truck is running smoother than ever before with no noise. It's hard to find good honest mechanics these days that are trustworthy and this place is hands down the best in the area. Their service is great and they do excellent work! After my first visit here, I wouldn't go anywhere else moving forward. Give them a try, I highly recommend Brian's Auto.

The best repair shop within Westfield, Cranford and Garwood. Prompt service, reasonable prices!

Always honest. They take care of us like family.

I was absolutely thrilled when Tim told me I could pick up the same day that they worked on it. Great place. Nice people.

Brian and Tim are fantastic, as honest, reliable, and dependable as they come. I always feel assured the problem will be solved and there are no surprises along the way. We had a flukey situation that required bringing the car back in a month later and they took the extra time and care to ensure the problem was fixed for good. Highly recommend and will be a forever customer for all our vehicles. It's a relief to know there is a neighborhood shop looking out for their own rather than the chain stores just looking to upsell.

I’ve been going to Brian’s Auto for over 10 years, and I wouldn’t trust my car with anyone else. Their work is always thorough, fast, reliable, and reasonably priced. They have helped me out more than a few times when I was in a bind. It’s rare to find a place this reliable. Highly recommend!

Brian is a great guy. Super honest and priced reasonably. I think I found my new go to mechanic. ??

Highly recommended. They always do an excellent job with my car and the prices are just right.

B.A.R. are consistently accommodating with quality. My tire was punctured by a nail, and they promptly repaired it on-site within a few minutes at a very reasonable price compared to other auto repair shops. Thank you

If I could give Brian's Auto Repair more stars, I would. They are always so knowledgeable, accommodating and genuinely so nice and helpful! Whether it's squeezing me in in the middle of their busy schedules or answering all my questions over the phone, they do not disappoint!

I took my car to Midas for a routine oil change. They tried to convince me I needed a brake job making it seem extremely urgent. I ended up taking the car to Brians for the brake job. Not only did they say my brakes look perfectly fine, but it's not something I'll have to worry about for a while. I'm very thankful for the honesty in a world where shops like Midas prey upon their customers. I'll be back to Brians and will recommend to family and friends.

I don't know how there are so many great reviews for this place because my experience was not a positive one. I'm new to the area, maybe you have to know Brian personally to get good service. Not sure. Long story short I brought my car in for something I hoped would be minor and mentioned that I was on a budget and wanted to keep the bill low. Called every day to see how things were going. Brian had my car for 5 days and every time I called I got a receptionist on the phone and not Brian. It was hard to get a straight story on what was going on with my car and bill. When I finally went to pick the car up on a Friday and Brian was nowhere to be found. My repair bill was almost $900 for a bunch of fluffed up services. The car still ran like crap and a tire that Brian said he changed and charged me for new tire had the same hole and slow leak in it 2 weeks later. So basically, he patched my tire, didn't communicate with me and didn't do a good job on whatever he supposedly did to repair my vehicle.

Brian's is the best. Great mechanics, honest and fair pricing. They find the problem and fix it right the first time. My whole family bring their cars here.

Have used Brian's Auto for years. Very fair pricing. Brian and his son Tim go " above and beyond" to give great customer service; wouldn't go anywhere else !

Trust me you will love Brian’s Auto tell Tim and Brian I said Hi! You’re in good hands love these guys. They can fix anything.

Brian has been doing our auto repairs for decades. He’s truthful about what needs to be done, does the repairs correctly and charges fairly. No complaints. I would highly recommend his shop.

I had spoken to Brian the owner only once prior to getting my 2007 Jeep Cherokee serviced for a spent alternator and that was when I tried to sell him customer appreciation software and he was a real pleasure to deal with even though he didn't purchase anything from me.? I had owned the vehicle for about 4 hours before I was stuck on the side of rt.22 with a dead Jeep. Once the tow truck came from AAA I towed the Jeep to Brian's not really knowing to what to expect and it was Saturday night. Fast forward to Monday morning when Brian and another mechanic showed up for work Immediately I knew I was in the right hands, an experienced professional mechanic with an honest face and sincere handshake. He quickly put my nervous mind at ease and said he would call me after the official diagnosis. Well, he called, confirmed it was only the alternator and had it replaced in a couple of hours at a great price. I highly recommend Brian which I actually don't want to do because he's already busy enough and I am sure I will need him again! Thanks guys for your help and thanks for restoring my faith in humanity. March 15th 2021 UPDATE: I just left the garage on a packed Monday morning and was still treated extremely well. Dude is packed because of his rep and being closed on Saturday. But it doesn’t matter customer service is A1. Every time I have ever needed these guys they were there. If you’re even thinking about getting your car any maintenance or if you have any issues, bring it to this garage. Don’t go anywhere else, if he’s busy, wait or leave the car. Brian and his son are the best. Honest like you cannot imagine or find anymore. His attitude is a small town mechanic doing well because he’s experienced and smart. He will diagnose your issue quickly and confirm it in front of you. Top notch work, freakin awesome environment like a museum. Old school all the way. Thanks guys, you’re the best. Update 7/2023: Cannot say enough about Brian and Tim and the rest who work there, the honesty and professionalism they have is truly the absolute best. I will never take any car I own to any other place, ever. They replaced my radiator last week and I knew that whatever they tell me, I trust. If you cannot COMPLETELY trust your current mechanics, I suggest you bring your vehicle to the best garage around, Brian’s. I know cars, I know mechanics and I simply cannot praise this Father and son team enough. These guys deserve awards, their instincts on what is wrong before any computer diagnosis is something missing from today’s world. Amazing people, an amazing repair experience.

Brian & his son Tim run a great shop. They are efficient with my time & will help in a pinch. A police officer let me know my brake light was out so I I went directly to B's & they fixed it on the spot. Love this place.

I highly recommend Brians Auto service. I traveled to NJ to visit family and had a problem with my 2013 Chevy which ended up preventing it from starting. I was panicked because I was stranded out of town and took a gamble, based on reviews I could get help at Brians which was close by. I went there first thing Monday morning and Tim could not have been more accommodating even though they were slammed. I was from out of town and he could have sent me away as they were busy but he made an extra effort to help. I was ready for some bad news and they could have taken advantage of my situation but they were honest, fixed the problem and I was on my way back home that afternoon. Brians Auto is everything you could hope for. Competent, honest and fair. If you live near Cranford, NJ make them your "guy" for your auto maintenance/service! Thank you Tim and Brians for all your help and for being the kind of mechanics you can trust. You will get my Jersey family's business and I will make sure they tell their friends too. For anyone else reading this, these guys were great!

Trustworthy and fair prices. Most recent time I brought my car in they checked my brakes and battery and were honest about not seeing anything wrong. Didn’t charge me anything for their time, on a busy day. Family brings their cars here, and all had great experiences as well.

I've only been using Brian's a few years, but I cannot say how much I appreciate their work. They are quick, courteous, and honest. Would definitely recommend coming here.

I’ve been to shops in the area over the years who have asked up to $30 to fix a simple tire leak that would only need a plug. After visiting Brian’s he charged me $5. On other visits he has done it no charge. I’ve sent my daughters there for tire plugs and he has been consistent with his cost and always quick, knowledgeable and very kind. His son Tim is the same way. I recommend him to anyone who asks. Definitely 5 stars!

The dealership said I needed brakes and rotors and wanted what seemed like an unreasonable amount. Found Brian’s was heavily recommended on a local Facebook group. His estimate for the same service was half the dealership. When he looked at my car said I didn’t even need brake pads and had no idea what the dealership guy was looking at. Honest mechanic and reasonably priced.

I got quoted $900 at Quality Auto in Roselle Park for brakes that went out. Called Brians Auto Body and they told me to bring it in. I brought it in and they quoted me for around $500. They were very friendly and not rude as usual mechanics seem to be. I will definitely be coming back if need be.

Very honest, affordable and most down to earth auto repair shop in the area. Tim was nice enough to fit me in his busy schedule on the spot to patch a tire and switch out my spare on my Jeep Wrangler. If you’re looking for reliable, trust worthy and kind hearted people, Brian and Tim are the way to go! Thanks guys!

Brian and Tim always do an awesome job on my car. They are an honest shop - I brought my car in expecting a big bill and was happy to learn my car only needed minor repairs that hardly cost me anything. They are fantastic and they are the only shop I bring my car to. Very highly recommended!

My brother and I have had Brian's Auto do work on our cars a few times, and they've done an incredible job each time. They're very honest and fairly priced. If you're in the area, I couldn't recommend them more.