Stringfellow Auto Repair

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  Kenn Mease
3 weeks ago
We ve had a few vehicles repaired by Gary and was quite satisfied with every experience.

  Too turnt timmy Turner two bands
7 months ago
"This is a repost and reason why I will not be going here"Nothing honest about these people. I brought a car to them that apparently had a shot engine. I told them I had money to either buy a new used car or put into this one. Please check it out, give me an estimate, and tell me if you think this car is worth fixing. Gary Solley was the guy I dealt with. After keeping my car over a week, he told me that it required $1600 worth of work and said that yes, it would be in fine working condition if I gave them permission to do all their suggested repairs. I said OK and they did. After almost another week, we got the car back. The Check Engine light came on the very next time I drove it. The engine still ran shoddy - and got worse. So I took it to E & E Service Center in Bailey Cove. When the mechanic got back to me (in around an hour), he told me they wouldn't touch or fix anything on my car because the engine was shot and needed to be rebuilt.So Gary Solley and crew made ~$1900 (yes, ~$300 more than they had quoted) worth of repairs on a car whose engine was no good. I had driven the car maybe 50-100 miles (which, btw, was about 1/2 a tank of gas at that point) after driving it off their site. Wait - there's more! When we took the car back and told them what another mechanic had said, he said "Well, I can't do anything about it," and "I can't give you your money back."I was out a car AND $1900. So I couldn't even buy another car. Gary Solley knew this was my position and he couldn't have cared less. He made NO effort to get me any of our money back. He could have offered to refund the man-hours put into the car, considering he and his mechanics failed to recognize my engine was shot, something somebody else recognized in an hour. He could have offered to extract those parts from under the hood that he could. And he didn't. He blatantly ripped us off and left us high and dry. Do not trust this man or this place. Ever. E & E is a far more trustworthy shop and I recommend going there over Stringfellows.I wish I had been more savvy and had taken them to small claims court (this happened in 2005 and I'm STILL pissed). I guess I figured it would cost me money I didn't have. C'est la vie.

  Thomas Golden
7 months ago
This is now my go to place for auto repairs.Honest and trustworthy. Try to make an appointment because a lot of people use him. Great work.

  Fabian LaPalme
a year ago
Very reliable, fast, and honest. They were extremely upfront about the pricing, and they didn't perform any unnecessary work on my car.Very fair in their pricing as well.

  Jeremy Holley
4 years ago
My wife and I have used Gary for over a decade now. He has always been upfront about everything and his prices have always been fair. He is my preferred mechanic and I will take our vehicles to him first every time.

  Stephen Six
2 years ago
Gary is great. He is honest and never tries to talk me into anything I don't need. Price was fair, and he got my car working the same day.

  Chad Holland
10 years ago
Gary worked me in the same day i had the problem with my starter. Looked over my xTerra to make sure that was the problem, called me with a quote, to make sure the price was ok, fixed it and had it back to me in 3 hours! Best service that I have EVER had with a mechanic! Upstanding guy! I tell everyone to go to him with any car problems! He is reasonable on his rates, quick and efficient with his repairs! Simply the BEST experience I have ever had! He will be my mechanic for life!

  Angela N. Blount, Author
4 years ago
Exceptionally honest, kind, and knowledgeable. I've never come across a more trustworthy mechanic, or one more determined to puzzle out an unusual problem. My own car repairs aside, I will be forever grateful for his help as the third opinion in trying to diagnose an AC issue for my sister. He found a simple, cheap fix that the first two mechanics missed.

  Jilyann Atkinson
7 years ago
This place is honest and fair. Gary Solley is super nice. We were in town on business and needed our ac serviced and an oil change. He took us right away and got us finished earlier than expected, with 2 little ones under 3yrs, it was greatly appreciated. Take your cars here, you won't be disappointed!

  rick clark
3 months ago
Truck had a stabililink issue repaired in 1 day

  Justin Marshall
3 years ago
If you live in the Madison/Huntsville area this should be YOUR mechanic! I live five hours away working here in Huntsville and I had some car troubles that had I been at home I would have fixed myself. I needed to replace both rear calipers since I had one sticking, pads, rotors, and master cylinder. Mr Greg saved me almost $400 from the other mechanics that I called first before arriving at Stringfellow Auto Repair's phone number and I'm truly blessed that I did. Do yourself a favor, if you live in this area call Stringfellow with your next issue! Greg is an old school mechanic that puts the customer's needs above making extra money off of people in their time of vulnerability! May God bless him and you for using Stringfellow Auto Repair.

  A Works
a year ago
Gary always takes good care of me and does everything for a fair price. I trust him with my car.

  Mike Bradley
9 years ago
Gary Solley at Stringfellow Auto Repair is a great guy who will tell it to you straight up. They did some maintenance on my car but it still didn't run well. He sat down with me for about 15 minutes and determined that it was probably my catalytic converter causing the problem. Since they don't do exhaust work, he sent me to an exhaust repair shop and they tested and replaced my converter. Gary was spot on. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone.

  John Cagle
4 years ago
In my experience over the years, Gary and team have always done a great job of taking care of the customer. Always fair, and hasn't charged me for services unnecessarily.

  Ben Williams
6 months ago
Great place. Fair pricess. Definitely recommend!

  Mik S
2 years ago
Gary and Don before have always done great work and take care of the customer. You can get it done cheaper likely somewhere else but they take care of you here

  Lisa Gardner
9 years ago
Nothing honest about these people. I brought a car to them that apparently had a shot engine. I told them I had money to either buy a new used car or put into this one. Please check it out, give me an estimate, and tell me if you think this car is worth fixing. Gary Solley was the guy I dealt with. After keeping my car over a week, he told me that it required $1600 worth of work and said that yes, it would be in fine working condition if I gave them permission to do all their suggested repairs. I said OK and they did. After almost another week, we got the car back. The Check Engine light came on the very next time I drove it. The engine still ran shoddy - and got worse. So I took it to E & E Service Center in Bailey Cove. When the mechanic got back to me (in around an hour), he told me they wouldn't touch or fix anything on my car because the engine was shot and needed to be rebuilt.So Gary Solley and crew made ~$1900 (yes, ~$300 more than they had quoted) worth of repairs on a car whose engine was no good. I had driven the car maybe 50-100 miles (which, btw, was about 1/2 a tank of gas at that point) after driving it off their site. Wait - there's more! When we took the car back and told them what another mechanic had said, he said "Well, I can't do anything about it," and "I can't give you your money back."I was out a car AND $1900. So I couldn't even buy another car. Gary Solley knew this was my position and he couldn't have cared less. He made NO effort to get me any of our money back. He could have offered to refund the man-hours put into the car, considering he and his mechanics failed to recognize my engine was shot, something somebody else recognized in an hour. He could have offered to extract those parts from under the hood that he could. And he didn't. He blatantly ripped us off and left us high and dry. Do not trust this man or this place. Ever. E & E is a far more trustworthy shop and I recommend going there over Stringfellows.I wish I had been more savvy and had taken them to small claims court (this happened in 2005 and I'm STILL pissed). I guess I figured it would cost me money I didn't have. C'est la vie.

  Mark D'Agostino
8 years ago
Gary and his crew are what you want at a repair shop. Honest and competent. They do what they say there going to and stand behind their work.

  quamcake
11 years ago
Gary is an honest guy; he really puts you at ease and doesn't try to overcharge you. I definitely recommend him.

  Deborah MacArthur
8 months ago
Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. Friendly and trustworthy

  CHARTEASE CRITTENDON -CHAR STAR
5 years ago
He always gets us right. I've never had to take any of our vehicles back for an issue that he had already fixed.

  Christy Hall
a year ago
They took my 200 and didn t fix my brakes.Service: Auto brake repairService: Auto brake repair

  Matthew Christopher
3 years ago
Gary did a great job and was wonderful to work with.

  Tyler Mckee
a year ago
Awesome shop run by honest people

  Melissa Greer
6 years ago
Trustworthy! We have used Stringfellow for years.

  D J
3 years ago
Quick brake pads replacement, at a good price.

  Matt Hammond
6 years ago
Highly skilled mechanic, fair pricing.

  mark roller
3 years ago
Good people doing good work

  Trail South
4 years ago
Very good mechanic