Jay's Certified Auto Repair in Schenectady

2001 Chrisler Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303, United States

★★★★★
(141 reviews)
Specialties: Auto repair shop Oil change service Transmission shop

About

Jay's Certified Auto Repair is a family-owned-and-operated business serving Schenectady, New York, and the surrounding area since 1996. We provide customers with quality automotive repair service and maintenance. We specialize in a variety of auto re

Website
jayscertifiedautorepair.net
Address
2001 Chrisler Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303, United States
Plus Code
Q3P9+93 Schenectady, 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 Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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 5, 2025

Im impressed w Jays! My dear friend had a car inspection here invited me along. She recei ed grest service: Fast kind and professional at a fair price!

January 27, 2025

Do not, and I repeat do not come here!!!!!! Charged me for 3 hours of labor to replace my oxygen sensors, I went and spoke with every mechanic I knew and they all said it could be done in half an hour. And not only that but they didn’t even fix my throttle position sensor so my car is still stuck in limp mode after paying $1000 dollars to these thieves, absolute thieves

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September 6, 2024

Always friendly,quality work a bit on the high side of labor, but they do great work

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July 22, 2024

I rely on Jay's for all of my vehicles' auto service. They do a phenomenal job, are very reliable, and very honest in giving recommendations for what's needed. High quality, high integrity, and reasonable costs. Highly recommended!

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June 7, 2023

Went to jays with the recommendation from my family (grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins all go here) and I’m so glad I took their advice! Wonderful customer service and takes great care of his customers. Honest pricing, I went in expecting to spend a lotttt more money than I ended up spending. He’s my mechanic moving forward!

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September 1, 2022

Excellent service! First time here for my NYS inspection. I was about 10 minutes early. They had me in and out in under 15 minutes. They took my vehicle in immediately. I also called the morning of (I’m a last-minute vehicle person 🤣) they and got me in within hours. Great people and excellent service, thank you! -Kelly Mangano

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May 1, 2022

I have been going to Jay's for about 5 years to service my vehicle. Any time I have had an issue it has been addressed. They are very nice and professional and let you know about the issue at hand and if other issues may show up down the line. I cannot recommend them enough!

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September 18, 2020

On my way home from buying a truck from a private owner in Amsterdam I broke down on the highway, the hose to the radiator let loose and needless to say I needed a tow. We looked up for the closest garage and Jay's was it. He promptly came and towed the truck to his garage, and being from out of state I had to wait for it to be fixed. So, instead of making me wait till afternoon Jay went right to work on it and got me on my way home. Thank you very much Jay!! Fred from CT

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April 19, 2024

Super fast in and out. Could not ask for more.

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March 19, 2024

Ive taken my cars/Trucks here for a few years now, and they have always did great work

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March 19, 2024

Great guys with a high standard for quality and honesty.

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March 19, 2024

Best garage in town.

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March 19, 2024

Love it .professional service. Friendly boss and technician.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

They knew exactly the problem with my car and how to fix it. The pricing was fair and they completed the service while I waited.

March 19, 2023

I would never bring my car to these people,I had a leak from the nipple thar goes into the hose of my radiator took me literally 2 minutes to diagnose, there saying I need a new radiator and water pump just trying to gouge me for labour and parts I didnt need,took to guyanese mechanic and he fixed with j.b weld and charged me nothing, these losers charged me 69 dollars to lie to me ,I would never bring a car here all they do is rip everyone off heard them on the phone telling a customer how the job is soooo hard and expensive, there just rip offs .

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March 19, 2023

Very friendly

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March 19, 2023

Honest reliable mechanics who do good work. Cant ask for more

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March 19, 2023

Im going by hear say on this one... My Pastor says this place is very good on inspections and fixing cars

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March 19, 2023

Jay and Mike are leaders in the industry great service and trustworthy. I have been a customer for many years. Highly recommend.

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March 19, 2023

Just relocated to NY, and needed state safety inspections, they got both of our cars in and out and fit us right in, we will be using them in the future, for sure.

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March 19, 2023

Very good service without the inflated price. I found my new Mama & Pop shop for my vehicles.

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March 19, 2023

Amazing Job and, very professional. There prices are reasonable. If your looking to have your vehicle serviced they are the guys to see.

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March 19, 2022

Everything always good.

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March 19, 2022

So pleased with Jays. All are so helpful and caring They know their business If you need car work done I say see them

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March 19, 2022

Great team of people. Works with customers. Worth every penny

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March 19, 2022

Ive had three different vehicles fixed and inspected at Jays weathered theyre doing maintenance, oil changes or inspections theyre always polite honest and do great work!

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March 19, 2022

Service is always extra Super knowledge about cars

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Fixed my car right up! Didnt dumb anything down for me, since Im a girl.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Quick service, excellent techs

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March 19, 2022

Excellent service quality work

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March 19, 2021

Everyone is nice and knowledgeable.

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March 19, 2021

Jay was very friendly and very easy to work with highly recommend anyone to him! I know Ill be going back

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March 19, 2021

I bought my car in yesterday to get some major work done and I am pleased with the work that s been done I will be back when I need anymore work done

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March 19, 2021

Ive had Jay and his shop do work on my families vehicles before. Never any issues. Always professional, reasonable and timely. About a week ago I called Jays for some help with getting old plates off a new car. The moment I pulled in. Drill in hand and a plan to get it done was already initiated. Not only did the plates get removed within minutes but I wasnt charged a dime for the time or effort and on top of that the kindness to my son and I was remarkable. I will continue to go see Jay for all my automotive repair needs. He has done what all businesses should do, put the customer first not the money. Thanks again Jays Auto.

March 19, 2021

Needs more knowledgeable people.

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March 19, 2021

Saved me a ton of money on my exhaust system and fixed my check engine light. Took it to other shops that couldn t figure it out but they located the problem very quickly and were able to resolve it the same day with their professional knowledge.

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March 19, 2021

I went there with my brakes grinding, they fixed it same day and the car now stops great

March 19, 2021

After 3 visits & $700, our air conditioning was still not completely repaired.

March 19, 2021

This shop did work on my car this past week and I must say I m not happy and super disappointed

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March 19, 2021

If you need a responsible mechanic this is the place to go friendly that explains things to you wouldnt go any other place.

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March 19, 2021

Jays a very friendly and understanding guy. He tried to satisfy his customers and work with them.

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March 19, 2021

The mechanics here do great work. Prices are reasonable and management effectively comunicates with their customers. They have handled rather difficult jobs from easy oil changes with good turnaround time.

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March 19, 2021

Great repair shop. They will get it fixed. A++

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March 19, 2021

I am from Connecticut just bought a new truck and had issues on the way home Jay himself stopped what he was doing to make time for me, made me a priority fixed my truck within an hour and sent me on my way.Excellent quality amazing performance and above all treated my problem like it was his own. Thanks again jay couldn t have made it home without your help

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March 19, 2021

Excellent service they are very professional! Find the problem and repair it as quickly as possible! Highly recommended Jay and his team!

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March 19, 2021

Went here to get some work done on my 1981 Corvette. Jay came highly recommended. Jay and Mike were very professional and surpassed all expectations. I will definitely be back in the future.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

I love this place. Jay and Mike are honest people who always treat me and my family right whenever we come in.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

I will be coming back here in the future for all my car maintenance/repair needs. They were nothing but professional, fixing my exhaust system at a fraction of the price other shops would of charged me. Trust me I searched high and low in my area and they were the only ones that would do it at a reasonable price and in an extremely timely manner I might add.. seriously I came in last minute at the end of the day and they were able to quickly get my vehicle into the shop and give me an estimate on the spot. I had it the next day around lunchtime. Lastly, they were honest about it. Labor costs were clearly marked up front and when I got my bill I noticed they only charged me for 1 and a half hours of work when they could of easily up charged to that 2 hour mark. Dont bother with other shops like Midas or Monroe. Just head straight to this shop to avoid the stress and headache of others.

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March 19, 2021

Allways does great job and never have to wait

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March 19, 2021

Highly recommend this mechanic. Car was towed here during a snow storm he was honest and transparent with everything. I would go out of my way to bring my car here in the future. Thank you!

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March 19, 2021

Awesome! Been going here 20+ years. Fast and precise service.

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March 19, 2021

Called on a whim to see if I could get in for an Inspection and oil change during an unexpected free lunch hour. I live near by but have never used this shop. They said they could fit me in so I went right there. Efficient, thorough and reasonably priced. Glad I decided to give em a shot, wish I did sooner!

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March 19, 2020

Called Jays about my problem was very friendly and very understanding, was able to have vehicle in and out in less than a week. Highly recommend! Thank you my friend.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Good work. Decent prices

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March 19, 2020

Excellent service

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

The man is a thief

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March 19, 2020

Always get quality service and a fair price. Excellent repair shop!

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March 19, 2020

I have used this shop many times they are knowledgeable expedient and honest.

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March 19, 2020

The owner Jay was very helpful and friendly answered any questions I had and they did all the work on my car in a timely manner. I would go back again to get any work done on my car

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March 19, 2020

Friendly, quick service. In and out. Great experience.

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March 19, 2020

Good friendly staff and they got my inspection done super fast.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Great service and prices. More importantly the work is expertly completed with professional technicians. #Integrity

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March 19, 2020

My son borrowed my 2016 Acura to drive over from NH. The brakes had started rubbing and squealing over the Green Mountains in VT. I had to find a place to repair the car before his return trip. Jays was well-reviewed so I called them up. They managed to get us in over Christmas holidays on short notice, repaired the brakes, and had car ready same day. What a life-saver to handle service for an out-of-town customer! We appreciated it very much! Great work and price was fair and reasonable.

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March 19, 2020

Unbelievable fast and efficient clean one of the best places I have been to

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Friendly and quick. They saved me some money by doing a quick fix on a part that still had life in it.

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March 19, 2019

Wonderful place I brought my car in at 9 am they told me it would be done at 12 it is now 11:08 and my Ball and Joint , inspection and back brake light is fixed they ve gained a Lifetime customer and the workers are so nice and helpful I am so happy I fount a mechanic that I can trust that won t rip me off

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

They have been repairing my vehicles for years. Very honest people and fair pricing.

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Theres to much to describe by typing, but Id avoid going here

★★★★★
March 19, 2019

Jay and his employees are wonderful professionals

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March 19, 2019

Jays been working on my vehicles since the late 90s, I moved 40 minutes out of town a few years ago and I still bring my pick-up there for service. Ive always received quality service and Jay and the crew treat you right.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Fantastic ownership customer service 2nd to none

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March 19, 2019

The best mechanic shop. They are the only shop that repairs both vehicles, they are also very friendly and the best part is that you never have to go back to them to refix the same problem over and over again like other shops. They are extremely professional and will treat any car even if its a rust bucket, like it was a Ferrari.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Perfect place

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March 19, 2019

Used Jay for quite a few years. Superb service - Fair and Honest!! Never had to bring car back after work was done. Was very clever when he needed to make something work to fix a problem. I have lived in Florida for 3 years now.....This is truly one of the few things I miss about NY. Having a mechanic you can trust is worth a ton of money. Thanks to Jay and Mike - !!!

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March 19, 2019

These guys were incredible. I needed help right away and they fit me in that day and fixed it right up!

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March 19, 2018

These guys are great, great service in a timely fashion. Id recommend these guys to anyone!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

The man to see for electrical and transmission issues call Our mans Jay!!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Great shop. I wish car repairs were cheaper, but at least here I know Jay wont make repairs I dont actually need or try to mislead me like disreputable shops would. I also know the job will be done right.

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March 19, 2018

Honesty,quality work,good communication. My mechanic now!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Curtious and quality workmanship

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Jays very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. Can garrentee a job well done.

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March 19, 2018

Great service same day .Mike is super nice prices are great ... They have a customer for life.....

March 19, 2017

this place is terrible when I brought my car there for a oil change and inspection and they call me and say my car wont pass inspection and needs no brakes in order for it to pass inspection as I proceeded to talk to him I asked him how much the brake would cost said around 400 dollars and I knew there was nothing wrong with my car its driving fine so I said just cancel that then I go there still charged me 22 dollar for the inspection he didnt even do I brought my car a mile down to another place pass inspection no problem and it was 10 dollars I suggest you not go there place honestly sucks way better cheaper and honestly people in the area dont not go here

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

the best word that describes these people : thieves ... dont go there

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March 19, 2017

I brought my 2005 Sante Fe to Jays because it was running sluggish and had no pick up from a dead stop... Mike called and said it was all set after an hour.. he found it was a sensor.. I have tried other mechanics in the Rotterdam area and I have to say I will not take my cars anywhere else now.. They are very friendly and definitely know their stuff... I have been very happy with the cost too.. very reasonable.. I highly recommend this place if you need car work done...

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March 19, 2017

Fair, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. Jays is who you want.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Love this place Jay is fare and honest. Dont do anywhere else

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March 19, 2017

Awesome!!!! Definitely know what theyre doing!!! Great guys awesome service

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March 19, 2016

Jays gets it done right the first time every time. They never look down at me even if my car isnt the newest. I have been a loyal customer since 2007.

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March 19, 2016

Jay has always been very honest and priced very fair. I recommend any and everyone looking for a honest repair shop to stop and see Jay and Mike, best service i every had!

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March 19, 2015

Been a customer for years and Jay never fails to give professional service and advice. When working with a budget (very limited most of the time!) he is clear about what work can be put off til the cash flow allows and is always helpful. Great guy, great team. -Bill Dolan

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March 19, 2015

Being new to the area, I found Jays Certified Auto Repair through a Google search. I spoke with two staff members (including Jay) about what I needed -- both were knowledgeable, were thorough in their explanations, and gave me options on my repair. The repair was done in a timely manner, and Jay spent time afterward to answer some of the questions I had about the future maintenance of my vehicle. Id certainly recommend this shop to others!

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March 19, 2015

I must agree that the place charges, little much for no reason. I brought car for inspection which is $21, I been to places at the entire NY state inspections coast $15. About the inspection they said my tags lights were gone, hmm I was pulled by a cop the week before who give us ticket for not working front light, so i though if he could miss that, I mean it was a mean cop checking everything...also I thought if is possible for bight light to be gone, but they still manage to charge me for half hour labor which hey at $85/hr... what I can say. But no mater what they didnt told me any pricing up front. I am small business owner and when I have new customers first thing I do is to let them know the pricing. The only thing they did free of charge is to sign the ticket and certify that the lights we fixed... I wouldnt recommend this place

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March 19, 2015

Last year I brought my 1965 Mustang into Jays for some engine work after having some bad experiences with another local repair shop.. Its not easy finding places that are knowledgeable in carburetors and classic car engines.. I brought it to the other place 2 time for an issue and gave up so I thought I would try Jays.. Best decision I have made in years. They will be my Mustangs doctors for as long as I own her... I also bring my Santé Fe there. The service is beyond outstanding! I am glad I gave them a try!!

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March 19, 2013

Jays Certified Auto Repair is todays equivalent of what businesses and garages used to be in providing its customers that family friendly small town service with a smile. Weve had numerous typical maintenance, inspections, brakes and new sets of tires all done through Jays and each time we were treated as family, and provide with more then competitively priced service, on time, and without any surprises that Many Garages seem to pull once your at their mercy. Not at Jays. The Greater Rotterdam/Schenectady Area should be proud of the hometown service that Jays provides to its customers, both to first timers and long time clients. Check around, but youll find yourself back at Jays!