NORTHERN BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION

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  Ron
2 months ago
I have been bringing my car to Steve for over two years. I cannot begin to say how valuable of a professional he is. Steve is honest, hard working and treats his returning customers like family. He understands how nerve wracking it can be to get the bad news your car needs high ticket repairs. He does everything in his power to be as transparent as possible as to what needs to be done, what you can hold off on, for how long, and he does his best to provide the best possible service at the lowest price he can. Steve really cares about getting you and your car back on the road safely and happily.

  Kara Skonieczny
3 years ago
Quality, quick and affordable! I can't thank Steve and his team enough for taking such good care of our transmission issues. They are the epitome of a quality, reliable car maintenance shop. A few lines were rusted as we were traveling from out of town and he was able to fix them quickly, and at an affordable price.We chose Steve from other reviews online and so glad we did, he went above and beyond!

  Adam Russin
5 months ago
I bring my Audi A5 here for minor service. Fast, straightforward, fair prices. Guy at the front who I think owns / manages the place seems like an honest mechanic.Services: Vehicle Inspection, Oil changeServices: Vehicle Inspection, Oil change

  Tim Menawi
7 months ago
Best mechanic in town. I had so many issues with my vehicles and steve took car of all them. I run a fleet of cars, vans, trucks and couldn't keep them on the road with my previous mechanic. But Northern helped us stay on course and the work is perfect and fast. Honest guy... I love this guy.

  Mike Ciraulo
a year ago
Been coming here for over 15 years and the quality is top notch. Steve is the best car mechanic I ve ever met, never go anywhere else. Job is always done right 100%. They genuinely care about doing the job right

  Van Don
2 years ago
I was able to take my car to Steve, right before I went to work in the city. He diagnosed a lot of issues with my brakes that other mechanics had actually missed. All in all, he gave me very affordable prices from the labor to all of the parts that were needed. He provided EXCELLENT and TIMELY services; he and his team will be my mechanics from here on out.

  Andrew Bollocks
a year ago
Though it doesn't look like it, Steve handles all kinds of vehicles. Feel free to bring your personal vehicle here for even small things like inspections and oil changes. Super fair, pretty quick and next to the subway so easy to get to work after you drop off your car.

  Robert McNamee
a year ago
Been coming here a couple years now with a problem car, they are always willing to work with me and have often times squeezed me in to thier busy schedule. They have always been more than fair with pricing and with problem solving, with excellent communication. Absolutely recommended if you're looking for a reliable mechanic in the area.

  Wayne Buchanan
4 years ago
Simply stated, the best! Steve was outstanding to work with. Car wouldn't move out of park. Thought I had a major transmission issue. Steve and his crew took the vehicle in, ran diags on the entire system, figured out that my issue was actually a problem with the battery and a lack of power distribution. They put in a "real" battery (not the junk I fell for and bought at Pep Boys), ran a few new wires and grounds and my car has never run better. No joke, has NEVER run better. Steve took me through a few pointers on what to do if for some reason my car won't move out of park. They did it for next to nothing as far as cost is concerned. Thank you, Steve!!!!!! You guys are the best auto shop that I have ever dealt with.

  Kevin Boswell
4 years ago
Steve and his team are incredible!I've been taking my work vehicles and personal vehicle here for about 4 years now and there isn't a car he can't fix.Fair prices, perfect customer service and quick service.

  ABS ABS
5 years ago
Update: It's not the place but the mechanics they hire. New review based on additional work performed. The mechanic must have 'snagged' a hose while working on the car. Steve at the counter said there's a transmission leak and would need the car overnight and remove the bumper to fix a transmission cooler leak. By the evening there was a puddle of fluid under my car.?? This was not present in the morning when I drove the car into the shop for a coolant/hose change. The next day, after personal review of the leak, i find the hose pulled and clamp moved which caused the transmission fluid leak at the transmission cooler. Steve should have reviewed this mechanics work prior to telling me he needs the car overnight. Also, I supplied dealer hoses and clamps for replacement with a radiator flush. I find the factory clamps I purchased were not all used. The transmission fluid leak that was non-existing prior to this visit only cost hours of my time and some fluid to fix. Steve should have reviewed this prior to telling me he found fluid leaking and explaining he'll need the car overnight. I also was not happy with the bill being $100 over from quoted price.Original review and original work is still okay.Work was done on time and within quoted budget. I am familiar with auto repairs and very impressed with the good ethics and workmanship. I would highly recommend this place. I delt with Steve at the front counter and the mechanic who worked on my car. As needed, I will return. Thank you Northern Brake & Transmission Center. Their hours make it convenient to drop off and pick-up if working in the city.

  Trevor Harris
7 years ago
Steve services our fleet of vehicles and always does great work. Unlike dropping your car off at a dealer, where you have to make an appointment, wait in line to talk to a "service advisor" and then figure out how and when you're going to get your car back, Steve takes your car right away, asks a couple of quick questions and gets the work done. Pick it up again on your way home from work. Very convenient and close to the Subway.

  Kevin Willis
6 years ago
Went to a few transmission shops in the area and Steve was the only one who said that he wanted to check it out before directing a rebuild like the rest. He checked out the transmission and recommended we try a different strategy. It worked and the car is working like a champion. Steve is an honest and thoughtful mechanic and diagnostician. Highly recommended. I'll be back.

  Tenzin Lhundup
5 years ago
I only trust Steve and his work. Having been taking my car to Steve s place for over 10 years. Steve and his team have skills and experienced in auto repairs and detect issues before they become major problem. Steve is honest with his assessments and his rates. Save your time and money for repairs and routine maintenance.

  M Gerard Thompson
4 years ago
I ve had my Subaru Baja worked on by several great NYC mechanics over the years, including a dealership. I now need a complete brake job. I didn t want to pay the dealer price, so I had my ScoobyTruck towed to Northern Brake and Transmission solely based on these Yelp reviews. After discussing the job with Steve, I have complete confidence I made the right decision. Steve showed me everything I needed to see under the car and described very clearly and with detail what the job would entail. I really appreciate the time other Yelpers spent to review this shop b/c it has saved me lots of time and worry. I ll update this review and add the 5th star once I have the car back later this week.

  Rohiniraman Chakrabarti
6 years ago
I usually don t write reviews but because of my great experience with this place I decided to do so. I am not from NYC however I did travel there recently to attend a funeral. As I was driving from GA heading to NYC my car started making a horrible noise. I had no idea what was wrong with my car but I prayed about it and continued to drive. I had no choice in the matter. A few weeks prior to driving to NYC I had my car serviced (oil change) at Pep Boys. Pep Boys messed up car really bad. And they even told me the guy that was working on my car was new. Now I have a BMW X6 but I felt it was safe to take my car to Pep Boys for the oil change because my sister takes her Mercedes there and my best takes his BMW X5 there. However I think because the guy was new at Pep Boys he didn t know what he was doing. Anyway, before getting back on the road I knew I had to have my car looked at. BMW said they couldn t check it out until the 7th and that was too long because I needed to get back to GA. Now I remember the last time I had break issues when I visited NYC some time back. I went to Northern Break and Tire and they did a good job at fixing my break issue. I decided to bring my car back to this same place to have the noise checked. First of all the guy is very friendly. He explained what he will check and do and gave me a rough estimate on how much repairs would cost. He gave me best case scenario and worse case scenario. Now this man could have easily given me worse case scenario but he didn t. He was fair, honest and he did everything in his power to save me money. When I picked my car up he even showed me the bad part and explained what went wrong. He even told me about future repairs and how to avoid them. My BMW dealer don t even take the time to explain what they did to my car. My car is back on the road. I drove 800 plus miles back home and my car is driving great. I would give this place 100 stars if possible. Thank you Northern Break and Tire for a job well done!

  John Barbay
6 years ago
The most unfortunate, overly costly car repairs are over! After experiencing several mechanics that overcharged and underperformed for their services, I had the absolute pleasure of taking my 2002 Toyota Celica GT there and was blown away by the customer care and service. I highly recommend Great Diagnostic Center for all your repairs you may need for your car. They've got my loyalty.

  ALL TOP
9 years ago
If you are looking for an auto mechanic you can rely on to be honest, fair, and reliable then you have just found one. Steve has kept my car running for years now and just today gave it back to me in mint condition, ready for yet another 6 months criss crossing the country for work. He has never done more work than necessary, yet never lets anything that need to be fixed go unattended, always calling me first to let me know what he has discovered. He has gone out of his way to find and install quality parts at the best price possible and has a level of quality that keeps him from using substandard parts or doing "half jobs" that might put me in danger of breaking down. He treats my car as if HE was going to be driving it. I cannot stress this enough: He is the most trustworthy, reliable, and damn nice auto mechanic in this city: the kind that you didn't think existed anymore except in black and white movies and Mayberry. Don't think twice if you are looking for help with your car: come to Steve.

  Matt Wright
7 years ago
A few years back I took our van into Northern after having it looked at by a few different places, none of which gave a definitive explanation of what might be the problem and responses ranged from "Not interested in working on it" to quotes in the $2-3K range. Steve at Northern took one look at it, diagnosed the problem, explained it adequately, and did the fix for less than $500. I've been going ever since and always feel that Steve and his team do quality work.

  Ben LaCoursiere
4 years ago
Just had my brakes and rotors done and it was a great experience. Steve clearly laid out my options for me, communicated throughout the process, and the prices were fair. I ll be coming back for any future needs.

  Shazam Mohammed
a year ago
I Shazam have been coming to the shop for more than 15 years The guys are reliable and I never had problem with anything Ought to go back after it was fixed I recommend this shop to anybody and I tell you this guy is the best and I give him a 100%Services: Wheel alignment, Auto maintenance, Oil changeServices: Wheel alignment, Auto maintenance, Oil change

  wilkin garcia
4 years ago
Omg these guys are awesome I mean I branch my Ford Focus 2012 old school car with issues gears stuttering shaking noises (burned transmission fluid was the one of the issues)...just 2 days later and my car feels brand new I mean I m relearning the feel drive to my car again that s amazing!!!just amazing this car means a lot to me. Thanks Steve u da man bro.

  Michael Kaffka
2 years ago
Used these guys multiple times. Very professional and very good at communicating. Clear on what parts were needed, costs, etc. Great value and friendly.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change

  Anthony Koulizakis
7 years ago
Owner was very helpful explained all my options gave me a detailed estimate and was half the price of what the dealership quoted, and then the fixed it perfectly. They have a customer for life . Thanks Steve!!!

  Richard Gutierrez
7 years ago
Excellent service , honest , reliable and very professional....don't go anywhere else..this is the place..after trying couple of places I was tired of people ripping off my money ...thanks god I find this place and my transmission issues are gone...recommend 100% ..Richard from queens NY..

  Ivan Beacco
5 years ago
This place will get your job done fast, cheap and well done! Very friendly people, Steve will never fail to offer you a coffee when you walk in ;)

  Sarah Browne
7 years ago
Steve is an honest and well priced mechanic. Hard to find in NYC. His shop is worth the trip to Queens.

  Zeke Mandel
4 years ago
The crew here is skilled, honest and efficient. They do good work, won't scam you with bad parts or unnecessary work.

  Kate Tull
3 years ago
Cannot say enough good things about these guys. They consistently do great work, are honest and helpful, and care about their customers.Service: Engine repairService: Engine repair

  Chris Keane
3 years ago
Great guys so helpful... Fixed my tire and have me an incredible price highly recommended