Lawton's Automotive & Tire Center in Albany

118 West St, Albany, NY 12206, United States

★★★★★
(68 reviews)
Specialties: Auto repair shop
Address
118 West St, Albany, NY 12206, United States
Plus Code
M67F+XX Albany, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
8 am–5 pm
Tuesday
8 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–5 pm
Thursday
8 am–5 pm
Friday
8 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet
Planning
Appointments recommended
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

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★★★★★
February 7, 2025

George is such a nice guy and a great mechanic. He fixed my brakes and put on new tires within not even a full work day. I also stopped in on short notice after a minor accident to have him take a look and he took 20-30 minutes out of his day to look at and fix my car, without much notice. George has my business as long as I am in Albany !

★★★★★
December 6, 2024

I called to get two tires replaced. He put me down for a Monday's appointment. I ended up finding someone else to do it on that day (Friday), so I called him back to let him know. I can't recall the mechanic's name but if his work is as good as his manners and communication I will definitely be using him in the future.

★★★★★
October 4, 2024

The guys there are great. They did great work on my blazer. I would highly recommend going there. They did the job for cheaper than other places wanted. Monro wanted 2200, and lawtons did for 1400.

★★
August 20, 2024

Mixed bag mechanic. Have had them give me honest service, but also they've wanted to replace 6 month old cabin/engine filters. Those are good for 15k miles

★★★★★
February 8, 2024

You couldn’t ask for more trustworthy and hardworking team. Dex runs a great shop. They’re always quick to get your car in and they explain what’s wrong in a way that even a car novice can understand. They’re also flexible with pick-ups and drop-off times so it’s really convenient. I would 100% recommend this shop to everyone. They’ve helped me out so many times and are so friendly and honest. It’s like having family take care of your car. Heroes!

★★★★★
December 11, 2023

This is a good crew. Quick to answer the phone and get the details. Smart, fast, friendly service, and they don’t rake you over the coals. My son’s car went there with a water pump issue and they identified and fixed it right away. Walked us through what they did when it was all done. Price was great too. If you’re looking for a friendly trustworthy place to go in the neighborhood, here’s where you should go. Highly recommend. Thanks, guys.

★★★★★
November 29, 2023

Hidden gem…these guys are chill and won’t over charge you for things you don’t need. Service is quick and will get you your car back fast…came in with engine running rough thought it was something more severe and they told me they just needed to clean the throttle bay a quick $10 service they also took care of my ball joint as my wheel was almost to the point of falling off and didn’t even realize…engine is ruining smooth and the car is driving straighter then when I bought it in…they even charged me less then what they originally thought it would come to…will definitely use them again! Just a heads up they are usually booked out a week in advance.

★★★★★
May 19, 2023

I had a very stressful time with a bad alternator and was getting told outrageous prices from different shops in the Capital district. Lawton's Auto had the most reasonable price and the customer service was great from my very first phone call (special shoutout to Dex). Service was great and efficient. Wait time was also reasonable. I hope to not need any work again but if I do I'd definitely go back.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Very nice guys. Glad I went here

December 19, 2024

Better places out there that dont give you attitude when you call and ask questions

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Great people, I ve been going to them since I moved to Albany

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
July 19, 2024

They do great work here and have great prices. My go to for now on

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Very professional and does things right!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

This is my go to Mechanic. Very reasonable prices and they are sure to do a good job with your vehicle. 5 stars highly recommended

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Whoever answered the phone offered excellent customer service. All my questions were answered in a polite and courteous manner. Will definitely be looking to bring my car here for repairs just based off the phone conversation I had today. Highly recommend giving them a call.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

The mechanics and all the staff were very professional. They kept in touch with me regarding changes on the original work advised me of future issues and preventive work that could/should be done while the car was there. Absolutely TOP NOTCH. 5 STARS

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I would give them 6 stars instead of 5. My friend recommended Lawtons after the dealership misdiagnosed the issue with my Jeep as an ECU, even though the enge code showed a bad fuel injector. I wasted 10 days and $700. Lawtons mechanics correctly diagnosed it as a bad fuel injector and fixed the problem in one day. The car ran perfectly. However, there was an issue with a strong gasoline smell when driving. Even though they were booked for a week, they took my car in, and the mechanic worked on it on the weekend to fix the problem - no charge! For a small shop, the mechanics are top-notch and dedicated to getting the job done right. Thank you for a job well done!!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Call this place! Ive been looking for an honest shop for a long time. Lawtons is both honest and does the work right. Highly recommend making this your regular shop.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Employees at both locations are so friendly and nice and helpful. As a woman it s a little bit intimidating going to the mechanic because sometimes they don t treat you equally. Never got that feeling at Lawton and I ve been to both locations.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I love the customer service! Very nice people and get the job done.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Hidden gem of Albany. Anyone looking for an honest and friendly mechanic needs to checkout Lawton s.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Very nice. Professional service.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Lawton s is the best. Their services are a great value and I trust the people there, especially Dex. He is friendly, honest, and professional and goes the extra mile every time.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

The best service Ive ever received at a auto repair shop. I am very, very satisfied. Dex was awesome. I will be back with any problem with my car.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

The mechanics at this shop are very honest and straightforward. It is refreshing to see integrity at an establishment taking care of vehicles. During the inspection they check the air filters and instead of automatically charging me or pushing me to pay them to install them, I was contacted and asked if I would be capable of doing it myself. It was an opportunity for them to make a quick easy couple of bucks off of me, but instead they just advised me they needed to be replaced and allowed me to take care of myself. This is the only garage I will be taking my vehicle to in this area.

March 19, 2023

These guys were the best!!! I had a flat tire and these guys helped me out quick! Great guys !!!! Thank you

★★★★★
March 19, 2023

5/5 stars. My guys there were super professional and efficient. Ain t no one better! Can t ask for more. Excellent customer service. Hit them up!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

We absolutely love Lawton s. Jerry, Dex, and everyone else we get served by are just wonderful, good-hearted people! We won t go anywhere else!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

Thankyou Jerry and Dax for quick break pad and rotor replacement, best mechanic for repair in the entire Albany area. I highly recommend, will come back again for all car repairs.

★★★★★
March 19, 2022

Fantastic service

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

They make sure to listen to you and make sure you understand. Everyone there has a lot of experience.

★★★★★
March 19, 2022

The mechanics is very polite and understanding about my situation and they explain everything to me so i was very satisfied i would recommend family and friends

★★★★★
March 19, 2022

Excellent service and advice

★★★★★
March 19, 2022

they are very helpful and very kind.best and professional masters in albany.

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

Honest strong mechanics

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

Good all around service

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

They were very professional

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

honest and hardworking!!! great work and low prices!!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Very efficient and trustworthy! Ive been coming here ever since I moved to Albany and I wont go anywhere else in the area. Theyve helped me with both my car and motorcycle issues. Do get your inspections done here!

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

The mechanic was really kind and kept me updated. And he really cared about getting the best price for the parts. The car was fixed quickly and it totaled to a great price. Thank you!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Great customer service. He was very honest and didn t try to swindle me at all. He gave me great advice and seemed very genuine and kind. I will definitely be coming back for my future car needs.

★★★★★
March 19, 2019

Great family company, always nice, fair, and honest.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

They take pride in their work and guarantee it!!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2018

Ive been going to Lawtons for years. Not only are they all incredibly nice, but totally honest! I cant say enough about their integrity.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Grate place. rich & George are the best. above all ,something we dont see often in many Auto repair shop is.. HONESTY, Professionals,and grate fare price! and they guarantee their labor and batteries. iam not a family or friend of any of the ownership. just a customer thats been going to their shop with my car. for many ,many years!