36 York St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States
Welcome to Sholar Automotive, your trusted choice for auto repair in Auburn, NY. We pride ourselves on being a premier dealership alternative, offering a full range of automotive services with a personal touch and unmatched expertise. At Sholar Automotive, we’re committed to providing top-quality care for your vehicle, ensuring it’s in the best hands every time you visit us. At Sholar Automotive, leading the way in auto repair in Auburn, NY, we distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence and customer convenience. With comprehensive full vehicle inspections and detailed DVIs, we ensure thorough care for your car. Our after-hours drop box and free Wi-Fi are just a few ways we cater to your needs.
Very pleased with my first experience with Sholar. Friendly, courteous, and provided quick turn around time. Waiting area is very clean and comfortable. I will be recommending Sholar to family and friends. Thank you so much!
They do a great job and communicate well. They give you a nice little printout of everything they did on your vehicle sometimes including pictures. I always recommend this place to friends and family.
First time using their services and I will definitely be going back!! Highly recommend them! Look for discount coupons in the mail! Great experience!
Needed a lot of work done on vehicle that sat for almost 2 years. They looked it over and gave me their recommendations and an estimate. It needed brakes, suspension, serpentine belt and inspection. After all the work was done it was a reasonable price and a great job. I recommend them highly and thank them for doing a great job in 2 visits and a total of 4 days.
I had a leak dripping from my engine, leaving a spot where I park. I stopped by to explain my situation and was promptly given an appointment. They were able to find the source of the leak, make repairs and have it back to me the next day. No more drips. Great service, polite and courteous staff. I have subsequently returned for additional services to bring everything up to date. Very reasonable price, too. I plan on bringing my other vehicle in for service as well.
Anyone googling this place for research on obtaining a job from them. Do your research first. They boast during the interview that they are an "employee focused work place" and to "bring up any problems you may have to them right way to be fixed or discussed" it is most definitely false. I worked there for 1 month, I sent them a list of issues or concerns that I had with the shop to be discussed. I was emailed back that they would discuss it when they're back from another state. They returned and 3 weeks went by without any discussion of the email. Any concern is blown off. They will also tell you that whatever you do not know, they will train you on. This is also false. I was put on several tasks that I was unsure of how to complete, with no help from the "trainer" since they were rarely there. As well as made to work on some things that I was not certified to do I.E working with vehicle refrigerant 1234yf without having a certification which is required to have to do such a process. Last but not least, they have a 1 strike rule for terminating employees after disregarding any concerns from said employee.
Did a very good job of doing my rear brakes and rotors. The downside is they said I needed front brakes and rotors also. Decided to not get the front done and took it to another shop for inspection and was gonna have my front brakes done so it would pass. Well come to find out I still have 65-75% of my brake life left and my rotors are just fine, and yes I know because I looked at them myself. They seemed like great people there so it’s very disappointing to find out they tried getting me to change my front brakes and rotors and pay an almost $600 extra for something I didn’t need done.
Very pleased with the service and care of my vehicle at Sholar Automotive . Staff courteous and responsive to my needs . Inspection and brake work was done by qualified personnel and all work was done in a timely manner. No surprises with the billing and I was informed during the day what had to be done and the cost involved . I was given a detailed summary of all services performed. I would highly recommend Sholar Automotive to anyone who needs work done on their vehicles.
HONEST. AFFORDABLE. PROFESSIONAL. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME ANYWHERE ELSE...........SERIOUSLY.
We brought our cars in for inspections, Good qualified mechanics. Had a few problems with Jaxon at the front desk. Very rude and ignorant. Wont be back Thanks, Jeannie and Len
Listened to our concerns over our vehicle and address them with us. Already recommended pets auto to several people! Thank u Steve and Kate .
Amazing repair shop. Honest, friendly and very professional. I highly recommend Sholar Automotives for all your car repairs.
Estimates were easy to understand and no pressure to include any nonessential additions found during inspection. Vehicle ready when promised. Invoice included all details for work/costs completed and estimates for recommended services. Service was great and I will return when needed for future work.
Nice people great work!
Quality work, highly recommend this place. Friendly and knowledgeable.
They are always so accommodating, get us in quickly, give honest opinion and options, even if it doesnt benefit them the most. Honest and hard working!
Quick, clean, affordable all around great work.
Great work and done when they said it would be done with no surprises.
Very attentive and always honest! Appreciate Jason and Joe the guys up front for always making room for my busy schedule.
Dont take your vehicle to them quote you one price and charge double
Last year, September 2023 Jasons crew removed the front struts on our BMW Z4, his prices were outstanding, and we plan to have them work on our other vehicles, if and when needed for repairs. We recommend them 100%......Semper Fi.
Very trustworthy and professional car repair center. Cant recommend them enough!
Steve, Jason and the entire crew were very helpful and patient with helping to restore my classic pick up. This include locating parts for a 70 year old vehicle and taking the time to keep me informed of the job progress. Thank you.
Sholar automotive are professionals that get the job done promptly and correctly. I will use them as the first line of defense to solve any of my automobile issues.
Highly recommend these guys, not only are they very intelligent, excellent at their job, provide stellar service, and reasonable prices; they have a wonderful sitting area/lobby that is very clean and cozy. Jason even offered to turn on cartoons for my toddler which was very kind! We will alway go back to these gentlemen.
I can sum up my experiences in one word - AMAZING!! From the very first time I walked into the shop a few years ago I was treated like family. I was listened to with respect to what I thought my vehicle problems were. The problems were addressed in a speedy fashion and I have never been disappointed. Steve and all of the staff are extraordinarily friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I gave them 5 STARS because they deserve it. They will always have my business and when asked for a reference for an auto repair business - it will always be SHOLAR AUTOMATIVE! Thank you for the best service ever.
Excellent service and great people to do business with.
I will definitely bring my vehicle back here for future service. It s a convenient location, they honored my coupons, had a safe and secure drop box area. Called me with any questions and finished the job promptly and efficiently.
Fast , friendly and they are knowledgeable about cars
Good service at reasonable prices.
We are new to the area and found Sholar by reading reviews online. Very happy to say Sholar lived up to it s reputation! Able to get in right away, major brake job done and they even came and picked me up as it was too hot to walk! Highly recommend Sholar automotive.
Good experience
Well done and on time
just a tad over the expected finish for an oil change. car was dropped off night before and expecting before noon wasn t ready until past 1
Had a very good experience My friend highly recommended your automotive shop Jason was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to fit me in and have my car ready when I needed it. I will be coming back
Quick, efficient service at a very fair price. Great customer service and very trustworthy.
As always, Sholars crew did an excellent job. They help keep my 12 year old Tundra driving like new.
I called Sholar as a reference from a long time friend and Kate answered the phone. She is an owner of the business and WOW does she know how to welcome new business customers!!! She listened to every detail and was able to get me in right away. Now Jason he was in charge of the repairs, and this was no small lift-but did such an AWESOME job from beginning to end!!! I live in Camillus and am more than happy to make the trek to Auburn every time for any repairs! Thorough, reasonable prices, competent service, and a real knack for customer service!! I can t thank you all enough!!
Very professional and fair. They ve serviced our family s cars for a few years now. All positive.
Friendly and thorough. Helped me with a tough situation with a botched repair and Steve had me in the shop to look exactly at the issue under the hood. I highly recommend.
Fast, thorough and reasonable. Very pleased with the service.
Very professional and reputable. Beyond my expectations. I will always take my car to Sholar.
Very professional and efficient
I was pleased with ur staff and quality of work l would recommend u to other people thank u skip
I have a 2014 Subaru crosstrek that was in need of a new exhaust system and the brakes were very spongy. I decided to have Sholar do the repairs mainly because of the great reviews. Jason informed me of the problems which included exhaust, brakes (calipers pads and rotors), plus the front lower control arms had to be replaced. My car has 135k miles. My car overall is in great shape and the cost to keep it running is much cheaper than the cost of a new car. Bottom line they made the repairs and the car drives like a new car. I will be using them for my future needs and recommend them to anyone that wants quality professional automotive repairs.
I ll start out by saying my three experiences with the people at Sholar s have been great. As someone told me once you should have a great doctor and a great mechanic. My initial visit was actually for a second opinion. I was having noise coming from the engine compartment. I paid the dealership to do a general inspection of my car since I figured they d know their brand of car the best. They could not isolate it and thought maybe it was the pulley but could not be sure. The mechanic I typically use thought it was the AC compressor which was going to cost me around $1100 if that was the problem. I was talking with a coworker who spoke well of this group so I thought I would see what they thought. I had a good vibe so I had them move forward. The technician at Sholars spent the extra time time to diagnose the cause and did not just start replacing parts. That was my biggest concern was that they d replace one thing and find out it wasn t that part that was causing the noise. I ve been back twice for oil changes and brake work. Both smooth and stress free appointments. My wife has now gone twice for an inspection and differential fluid change. They have the friendliest staff and are easy going (Kate is so pleasant to talk to and helpful) and very reasonably priced. I never felt pressured or uncomfortable in talking with the staff or mechanics. I get the feeling they are interested in developing relationships and life long customers. My wife feels very comfortable there as well. The facility is clean and well kept. I highly recommend this place for high quality service, incredibly friendly and helpful staff and overall great treatment.
Great service all around! Thank you!
Very helpful and patient with helping get the Mazda MX5 to pass the state inspection
Prompt and professional service
I ve gotten repairs here twice now since they bought out Pet s. The service was excellent on both occasions and I will definitely be bringing my vehicles here to be serviced in the future.
Excellent service. Took vehicle when they said they would. Good communication with repair details.
Wolves in Sheep s clothing - BE WARNED! First visit you will feel like VIP, but after that be very careful. Did more harm to my car than good and then when called-out and challenged regarding the work they said they did was threatened with LEGAL action, despite having evidence of the contrary. They either lied about the work, or really just struggle to fix cars. The so called engine repairs resulted in additional trouble-codes which FAILED NYS Inspection. Ultimately had to have the work done by some professionals.
Steve and everyone I interacted with at Sholar Automotive were kind and courteous. They worked with me to get my car looked at in a timely fashion and were willing to work around my schedule to get it done. They went above and beyond.
BEWARE . They will scam you! Especially female seniors. My 83 year old mother brought her vehicle in for an oil change and ended up picking her vehicle up with a $400 charge.
I took my car here and was very happy with the results. They were thorough, helped with any issues, they were upfront and honest. I will be getting all my work done here from now on.
I bring both of our vehicles here to get serviced and inspected. Jason is always great to deal with when setting up appointments and is very transparent about any work that needs to be done. Kate is also very nice and always pleasant to deal with. I have never had a bad experience in all the years that I have been coming here and I will continue to go here for all my car needs.
Great place- they are super family friendly and were able to fit me in quickly to get my snows put on!
Great service today. They did my inspection while I waited. Less than 40 minutes in and out. And very courteous! Thank you very much. See you next time.
I have been in the shop for major repairs and easy tasks like inspections; Kate & crew have been there 110 % each and every time. It s a pleasure to experience the small hometown feeling in a sizable city.
Sholar Automotive,LLC Honest and skilled, service Thank you for a pleasant service experience... I will definitely be a customer for life.
As usual they did an amazing job on my SUV, quick and reasonably priced
I ve had my oil changes and inspections done at Sholar for several years, they are always fast, friendly and professional. Just recently my car needed a major repair and Jason was so helpful, he gave me several options. No high pressure, no upselling, just a genuine desire to see their customers in safe, well maintained vehicles. I appreciate their honestly and integrity and will continue to be a loyal customer.
I very good experience at Scholar Automotive and the staff is very professional
Quality service at a great price with friendly customer service. Will return for any future automotive needs; highly recommend
Steve and his employees do a great job. Repairs were performed in a timely ,professional manner.
These folks are Awesome!!!! Fantastic service and honesty. I will not take my vehicles anywhere else!!!!
Kate and Steve Sholar along with all of their staff are absolutely phenomenal! They have been great every time I ve gone there. Definitely will be using them for all my vehicle needs. Telling family and friends about them as well.
Awesome customer service! Steve and Kate strive to please!!
Very pleased with Steve s service and the friendliness of both Steve and Kate. Will definitely be a return customer. Nice to have great people continuing the tradition of Pet s Auto
I couldnt recommend Pets more highly then I do now. Ive been to a lot of repair shops and Pets beats all of them hands down. They are very personable, professional and all together good people. They truly just want to help get you back on the road with a safe working vehicle.
Today we have an inspection, transmission flushed and brakes for our RAV4. Steven and his workers were very prompt and efficient. We were told 10:00 the job was done before noon. Kate was very pleasant. She handled many fires this morning, as the phone never stopped and people kept coming in to ask to have their cars looked at. We were very happy with this team, Kate and Steven we will return. GREAT JOB
Friendly , quick service and helpful advice !
Kate and Steve are a wonderful addition to the Auburn community. My first experience with the superior Customer Service started with an unfortunate situation with my vehicle. I called for an appointment and Kate informed me they were booked until the next week. I explained that because of the unique situation with the vehicle I would have to call someone else. Instead of letting me go, Kate asked me to explain the situation. After hearing the characteristics of my vehicle and agreeing my situation was unique, she told me to stop by to have Steve give a quick diagnosis. Steve was great, he immediately understood my situation and was able to assist. Their explanation of the service required was very accurate and there were no surprises from the quote to the final bill. Since my first experience, I ve been back twice, so far, for other needs and the level of service is consistently high. In the future I won t think twice for automobile service needs. Additionally, Kate and Steve are avid supporters of youth sports, providing sponsorship to Auburn Little League Baseball.
Great professional service! Very friendly and accommodating.
They were fantastic! Very welcoming and I trusted them instantly.
Steve and Kate were amazing he fixed my car for way less than some of the other auto shops and does it right on appoinment i will only use them
Extremely friendly, reasonably priced and excellent service! Thank you very much!
Steve and Kate were amazing and friendly at Pets. My family always went to the previous owners and I ll continue to bring whatever I need repaired to Pets Auto. Friendly as soon as you walk in the door and kept me in the loop during the entire repair. Fair pricing and didn t push into repairing anything else. Good people in a good location. Highly recommended
I had the most incredible experience ever! Great staff; great atmosphere!
Excellent. Kind, flexible, helpful, and skilled service. I so appreciate this business. They helped me get my car back in shape and did so based on my schedule and needs. Thank you.
Although Pets has new owners, they are just as efficient, trustworthy, and friendly as previous owners! They are a pleasure to do business with. Best auto repair shop in Auburn!
Steve and Kate are very friendly and exceeded all my service needs and answered my questions immediately and efficiently. I left feeling really good about my car as I was concerned about tires, brakes and battery. Everything is all good. Oh also Steve was kind enough to place my vehicle registration sticker as I am not very good with that. I definitely wibe returning for future vehicle services.
Amazing service!! Friendly staff, my Father (who recently just passed away) knew Pete and always told me, take your car to Pet s! Pete is honest with any problems that arise, he explains in detail what needs to be repaired and why, and the staff explained the charges in detail. No other business I know in Auburn takes the time to treat their customers with such consideration, understanding, and friendliness. I will continue to take my vehicle here, and I m so thankful Pete is still there!! Great job highly recommended.
Thank you Steve and Kate for quickly getting my in for an oil change for my upcoming road trip. Service was quick, professional and friendly. Its obvious that you are a well respected establishment based on observations of other customers during my visit. Keep up the good work! We will be back!
I am thankful for Steve and Kate. Very kind and caring about everything during my inspection. I will continue to do business with them. I enjoyed meeting with them and all of my questions were answered and very professional and the business is clean. Auburn is blessed to have this couple here.
Bravo, on the Experience & Quality job...Clean Shop!
I had the rear brakes replaced. The service was done in a timely manner. My experience with Pets was exceptional. I would highly recommend for vehicle services.
Pets was recommended to me by my mom who was impress with their customer service. Kate was super helpful and sweet when I called to schedule an appt. They gave me a few different options depending on my budget for the work I needed. They got it done same day. I will be a returning customer any time I need work done
Always treated with warmth and caring. They give you best advice, not just out to make a buck, but to make a business with outstanding community ties.
Awesome place to go. To get youre vehicle fixed. Great people.
Great work!
Excellent experience & Talented group..
The people at Pets are the friendliest people Ive ever met!! Kate is a gem! My husband and I just moved here from Georgia so we had to get the car inspection and she was so so helpful with the whole process and even questions we had that were unrelated. It took all of 10 minutes and I would highly recommend them!
Got me in fast , had my repair done faster than expected I couldn t ask more out of a repair shop I will be a long term customer for sure
First time customer,I will definitely return.Got my vehicle in right on time,as I had an appointment.Waited in a clean comfortable waiting area.Job was completed,in 35 minutes.Staff was courteous
Always recommend Pet s auto! I always take the 45 minute drive to Auburn whenever I need anything done because I know it ll be done right. Great people all around that ll take care of your vehicle like it s their own. Check them out, you won t regret it.
Fast service done right. The staff went over all the recommendations for service for my car and did a wonderful job getting the work done. If youre looking for a shop in Auburn that will treat you and your vehicle right, stop at Pets Auto.
Professional, honest explanation of both services required and completed. All in a timely manner!!
Very friendly. And prices good. I will be calling them first for now on they even offered to drop my car off for me when I was having trouble getting it before closing.
The customer service that was provided was out of this world! They went above and beyond, such as taking my registration sticker off for me and replacing it with my new one. I highly recommend Pets Auto!!
I was very happy with the entire staff each time I have been there. Very friendly and accommodating. Great service. Absolutely going back when I need to without hesitation.
Very nice people! Always get me in as soon as possible. Never had a negative experience. Seems like they will go to any length to make you happy. Car always runs great after!
Many thanks to Steve and Kate for all they and their staff did to help out this new customer. Very impressed with their low-pressure professionalism and absolute friendliness and follow-through. We all want the peace of mind that comes with taking our vehicles to a business we can trust. I was fortunate for many years to have had a quality shop working on my cars. Thankful that Pet s is continuing the trend. Highly recommend.
Very happy with my experiences. Have mostly had them due routine maintenance, but did recently purchase new tires. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
Had my brakes done on my Hyundai Santa Fe. Excellent work. Also needed new tires. They found me a few different sets and helped me picked out a pair based on what I was looking for. Love Pets. Best business in Auburn.
This place is the best !!Change in owners was sad for me but I gave them a try Kate is great she cracks me up how good she deals with us crazy customers!! And Steve well he s always busy but pops his head Im office once in a while with remarks like I see you hit curbs too !! That was a little dig for Kate lol!!!Anyhow besides being kind , they are good and up front seriously I felt Kate was concerned about what I wanted and the cost more then I was!!!car was done In just 2 days when I told them no rush!!Now road trip time !!Thank you and I will be back!
Great service overall and good price. I would highly recommend for any automotive repairs. Kate was very friendly and great to deal with.
Kind, courtesy,would recommend to anyone
Absolutely outstanding customer service!!! I have never had such a pleasant experience with an auto mechanic. Very knowledgeable and highly skilled. I highly recommend! Thank you so much for being someone I can trust with all my vehicle needs!!
Very pleased with the service at Sholar Automotive. They are polite, professional, and attentive to their customers. I have a lot of confidence in them and will continue to bring my vehicle in.
Absolutely fantastic service !!!! Steve and Kate are amazing people. They go above and beyond to ensure that your vehicle is repaired or serviced right. I wouldnt go anywhere else. Honest, Respectful care. Very highly recommended !!!!
Always amazing service and communication, I have never been one to take my vehicles anywhere but this has changed my mind. Thank you to the team for taking care of me so quickly
Quick and friendly service. The waiting area was clean and tidy.
I was looking around trying to find a shop I could trust with my vehicles. One appointment with Sholar and I was sold. Great work, honest, communicative and friendly. Cant think of a reason to go anywhere else. Highly recommended.
Deeply appreciate your honesty and service when I had major issues with my truck. Thank you!
Fantastic Service! Highly recommended!
I was traveling on thru way and had a flat tire. I looked up locally owned shops. I only support locally owned. I never imagined my trip would bring me to Auburn with car troubles. I was fortunate to stumble upon these wonderful folks. They were honest, friendly and made my experience way better than expected. I highly recommend this business. I travel the thru way and I am comforted knowing these awesome folks will be there in my time of need.
Awesome new owners! Very kind and got me what I needed fast!
Kate and Steve were absolutely wonderful to work with. They are continuing the fantastic customer service I previously encountered at Pet s before the transition. I had a major power steering leak. Steve diagnosed the issue for me, we scheduled the work, and it was completed in the time he predicted. It has been a few days since the work was done and I have not had any issues. I will definitely return to Pet s for any future services.
Dropped gas tank to put a pump in!
Had a terrific experience with the new owners. Welcoming, kind, right on time! Very thorough! Both Kate and Steve asked what my concerns were and took care of them. Price was very reasonable! While I will miss Pete and the crew I am confident that my auto repair needs are in the right hands once again. Thank you for the great service!
Pet s Auto and Repair was courteous, professional and through with their auto and customer services!
Kate and Steve are honest, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Great service even nicer people.
Very nice and friendly, they do great work and are very knowledgeable of your vehicles needs . The cost of their services is very nice, I recommend pet,s auto to anyone looking for good service
Kate and Steve truly want you to have a good experience. They are friendly and eager to help. I dropped my car off the night before, the next day it was ready several hours before I expected. Prices are more than reasonable, Pets, with its new owners, is still my go to place for any vehicle maintenance needs.
Wonderful staff, very responsive and took the time to explain what was going on with my car. Staff called around and got quotes to compare for tires for my husbands truck, and gave us a great price. Wonderful service, 10/10 would recommend!
Great workmanship friendly honest helpful All great thank you
Wow. Amazing service, unbelievable honest, fair talent. Don t give it a second thought: this is your new mechanic. Services
I had a very positive experience with the new owners of Pets. The receptionist was very nice and respectful. The work was done in a timely manner. There was very good communication with the mechanic and he explained his work thoroughly \. I will use them again
Kate was very courteous and their prices were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them.
I was impressed with the service.and care both Kate and Steve took in getting my vehicle inspected. They were upfront with everything especially.when my 2 front tires needed replacements. Kate was awesome in getting me the best and affordable tires and getting them delivered to the shop today. I cannot thank these guys enough for going above and beyond the service and care that these guys provided. Everything was done in a timely fashion and I recommend this shop to anyone and everyone whos looking for that top notch service, this is the place to go.
Great place. Have never had them try to add in extra work and load up the bill.
I was very impressed with the service and friendliness of the owners. They made me feel comfortable while waiting and were very efficient. I am reassured that I will receive the same service and attention in the future. I highly recommend this business! Thank you!
This is a good place to take your car. Its clean. They are contientous and Dona good job. Its a bit pricier than you might find elsewhere but you get peace of mind.
Honesty at his best.
Honest, fair and professional
Had a Pre Purchase inspection here. Great feedback and through briefing of what they looked at and found. I really appreciate the honest and open dialogue. Plus, due to the now deceased car owners long time patronage -- there was no change!!! Highly recommend this business!
Every time I have gone to Pet s, they have been beyond friendly, and talked to me on the same level, which I always appreciate. The shop is the cleanest that I have ever seen, and they are always quick to get the job done, and never try to add on any cost that is unwarranted. They are, by far, the best shop that I ve ever been to. Highly recommend.
They were great. Very nice and polite. I strongly recommend going to them. Honest people letting me know that I shouldnt put any more money into my car because it wasnt worth it.
Always reliable, honest, and they use quality parts for repairs.
Fantastic customer service!
I randomly dropped my truck off with no appointment and they had it done the same day. Great guys!
Will never go again all they want is your money
They do great work, and theyre honest.
A very clean and friendly mechanic shop. Pete is the nicest guy around who strives to make customers happy.