Eksten Autoworks

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  Rick Z
3 months ago
The best of the best! Always honest, accountable, and of the highest integrity. Work is done well and doesn't leave the shop unless it's correct. Innovative and thorough, their daily-driver maintenance and race-car prep is superior.

  Harry Ramos
8 months ago
Always professional, extremely friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this father, son & friends performance shop for your performance car needs. Always a great experience, and they stand behind their work.

  John Jiles
a year ago
They lived up to my expectations and then some ! I drove over from Buffalo to get my newly lowered 911 aligned, I probably could have gotten it done elsewhere but I read that these guys were the best. Everyone was super nice and professional. Rick took the time to set my car up how i wanted and made sure it was done right !Service: Wheel alignmentService: Wheel alignment

  collin preston
a year ago
Fantastic place! Very friendly owner (Larry) who answered all of my questions and provided me with a quick turnaround on my 986 Boxster. This is the kind of place you can bring your Porsche, get an honest opinion, and expect authentic and high quality work. Thank you!

  Jason Nealon
7 months ago
Awesome people! Very knowledgeable and patiently addressed all my questions and just super personable! My new go to Porsche shop!

  theclutch
3 years ago
Every time that I go to this place, I am not necessarily paying for suspension work, alignments, engine work, brakes, etc. What I am paying for is serious PEACE OF MIND. I have the utmost 100% confidence that my cars will be treated absolutely the way that I want them to be. There's no price for that. This is the only place that I know if in the area that did this for me. For that, I am thankful. This is one of the very few that I trust wholeheartedly not just for my street cars, but also for more my race cars.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Brakes

  Natalie Jones
3 years ago
These guys are amazing! My family has gone to this shop for MANY years. Super honest mechanics and always have your best interest in mind. They never try to up sell you and make you replace things that are "ok". They are honest and will give you a rough time line of how long you have until the part NEEDS to be replaced. I'll never go anywhere else because I trust them... Which hard to find

  tim rotory Cartwright
a month ago
Best care for your Porsche in central New York

  Tom Kowal
7 years ago
During my first visit to the his morning, Mark spent a good amount of time, at no charge, looking over my car that I've been working on myself and wanted a professional opinion on a couple of things. It was clear that they are a knowledgeable and trustworthy shop. Will definitely go to them when there is something I can't take on myself and recommend them to others.

  Rick
3 years ago
Brought a new (to me) Porsche in for an oil change. They rememberedme mentioning that I recently purchased the car so they took the time to look over the car for me. I was surprised when they said nothing extra needed to be done to the car since most places always seem to find something minor. They seem very knowledgeable about German cars. If you have a BMW or Porsche, I recommend taking it here instead of the dealer.

  Tyler Brant
3 years ago
I brought in a BMW cylinder head that had some bent valves. Eksten's was able to recommend a great parts set up (for track) and delivered a finished product in a short amount of time. I definitely recommend them for any street or track car needs.Service: Engine repairService: Engine repair

  les k
3 years ago
Awsome very professional gave me repair options did not push towards expensive repairs with out doing the budget friendly ones first.

  Greg Sedlak
5 years ago
This the only place i trust for NYS inspection of my classic cars. I have been going for about 10 years with my clasic cars. The staff and mechanics there are very friendly and get you in and out fast. They won't try to sell you something you don't need. They also offer touchless tire mounting and balancing and did an excellent job mounting tires on custom aluminum wheels.

  Chris Laflamme
8 years ago
I brought in my 2004 Porsche Boxster S into Eksten for a pre-purchase inspection. I was driving to NY from ME as that was where the previous owner was selling the car. They were fantastic to work with during the whole process. They brought me over while they looked over the car and pointed out what was good or bad and took the time to explain things to me and my wife. They were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable.I'm quite sad that I don't live near Eksten because I would SURELY take my car there for service. It was a great experience. I highly recommend this shop for your Porsche or BMW service.

  nikster22
4 years ago
It isn't really possible to describe how special this shop and its employees are through words alone, but I'll do my best.Every single person at this establishment simply loves cars, period. I made the trek from Syracuse (dropped the car off then picked it up) on a recommendation from a coworker who owns a frequently-tracked E36 M3. Suggesting Eksten was the best car advice I've ever received. These folks are artists. They are not simply doing "repairs" or "maintenance" - they genuinely want to know how your car should be set up specifically for your personal use. It's about as close to a Sharkwerks type of shop that we're ever going to get in CNY. With that, they work closely with their customers to select parts, fluids, etc. and are in no rush to get you in and out (some of you will know what I mean by that). They'll spend as much time with you and the car as necessary to make sure they get it right. My M-Roadster looks and handles better now than when I bought it used in 2008, and as of this year it's old enough to buy alcohol.I worked with Rick extensively during this process. He pulled the transmission, fixed the notorious "fifth gear lean", replaced the selector shaft seal, clutch, flywheel, lowered the car about 1.5", and several other minor adjustments and modifications. He also mounted NOS "Roadstar" rims with brand new lugs, roundels, and M badges. All parts looked exactly as they did when I dropped them off along with the car, tires were balanced perfectly, and he even spent quite a bit of time washing the entire exterior before I picked it up. I was as excited picking it up this time as I was the day I bought it.Lastly, the number of race-prepped Porsches in this shop is jaw-dropping. Prepare yourself mentally. Also, leave yourself some time to chat. I picked my car up on a Saturday (they're closed but said come on down since they would be there and knew that I had to travel a bit). I could have stuck around all day talking cars, and no car is off-topic for discussion. True enthusiasts who love what they do.Would give 10 stars if I could. Thanks to all, and Rick in particular!-Nik

  Craig Erickson
10 years ago
I do all the work on my 8 cars including 4 Porsches (except New York State Inspections of course). I say this so you know I know what I'm talking about. Eksten's is a hard-to-find GREAT, honest shop with long term service technician's who are highly skilled and experienced. Everyone who works there are "car people".Eksten's does tech inspections for Porsche Club of America members who run their cars at track events. If you have a high performance car such as a BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, etc. this is the place you can trust. They do careful work in an unhurried environment, they are knowledgeable and skilled - they do plenty of race car prep and even have a chassis dyno.All this and they are very friendly and easy to work with on what needs to be done now and what can wait until you have time or money to deal with it. Can't say enough good things about these guys, glad they are in my neck of the woods!They are also happy to work on your family car. Can't think of another shop in this area with such a wide variety of experience.

  Tim O'Brien
2 years ago
Great staff, knowd their stuff, does what is needed to the best they can. Repeat customer, and I see no reason to not be; Many people I know go here too. They support the local car clubs and help where they can.

  Kim Matsko
8 years ago
After another shop butchered my car last year I was devastated and afraid to take it anywhere. I asked my car club who I could trust with my custom muscle car. They said to take it to Rick at Eksten. When I looked them up I found amazing ratings and reviews about their work on Porsche, BMW, and Imports. I thought my club made a mistake!! Why would they send me to an import shop for an American Muscle car?!Well I tell you what, those guys in my club, they know a thing or two! I took my car in because it was eating starters and I feared my SBC 350 wasn't sitting level. Rick replaced my fly wheel, advised on modifying my starter, and man that car fires up like never before. He called us and spoke to us several times and walked us through every detail. He is amazing!! The only bad news is he is stuck with me now because I won't take my car anywhere else! LOL!I hope my review can help someone else in the future. Custom car, hot rod, muscle car and you are looking for someone you can trust? This place is it! Thank you Rick!!

  Radioactive
2 years ago
Mark, Rick , Garry and Larry you guys are awesome. Hats off to you guy for being very nice and cool. This guys are magician, theyre good at what they do. Bring your Porsche or bmw, any euro car, You will be greeted by professional Service: Oil changeService: Oil change

  Gene Olczak
8 years ago
Excellent customer service, honest and fair. Communicates cleary when work scope chances (which can't always be avoided in car repairs). Really good race tuners.

  Bertram Gamory
5 years ago
Made an appointment for a inspection. They took my car and shortly after I arrived, it will have to do, and I was off to take care of the rest of my day. Very highly recommended!

  Brett Chebby
4 years ago
New all season Toyo Celcius Tires for my Mazda. Price, product and service were fantastic.

  Rob O'Dell
a year ago
Brought BMW 3 series here a while back and was very impressed with the service.

  Denise Same
6 years ago
Great service on everything from your grocery getter to fully prepared race car. We've trusted them with our vehicles for 15 years now.

  Ben Harper
5 years ago
Ekstans is an outstanding auto shop with A+ customer service. I wouldn t take my BMW anywhere else for repairs.

  Keith Crossley
9 months ago
Rated *5* if you have a BMW or Porsche. Don't get the time of day otherwise.

  Dre Dogg
4 years ago
Only place i trust in town! They have worked on my Porsche and Audi and I have always been 100% satisfied.

  jess mcnerney
5 years ago
Our go to auto shop. The staff is honest and fast. I will always recommend the shop to anyone looking for a good auto shop.

  Marcus Kroll
6 years ago
Lots of shops can be competent, but Eksten goes the extra mile to communicate with the customer and provide them with the best service in addition to excellent work.

  Max Han
a year ago
Mainly for the track crowd; it s a shop that does good work that you can trust.