Buckhead Auto Care

I started going to Larry Johnson's Buckhead Auto Center over a couple of years ago when I was in graduate school and on a tight budget. I needed to find a mechanic who would not overcharge me, so I did my research and read reviews for different mechanics in Atlanta. My most recent experience only affirmed my high opinion of Larry and Buckhead Auto:



A tree fell on my car (crazy, I know), and I drove it to the mechanic closest to my house for fear it would not make it any farther. That mechanic gave me a quote that was well outside of my budget. I called Buckhead Auto for advice, and they gave me a much more affordable quote. I got my vehicle to Buckhead Auto, although I got lost along the way as they have moved locations. Hiram stayed on the phone with me to direct me there, and he was kind enough to come stand on Peachtree Road and wave so I would see where the new shop location was. Josh, one of the mechanics, immediately came out to asses my car and speak with me about what had happened. I spoke with Larry on the phone a few days later, and he advised me that because of the high mileage on my car, how old it was, and the damage done by the tree, that I should consider getting a new car. He of course would be happy to fix my car if that is what I wanted, but he told me if I were his niece, he would advise me to get a newer, safer car. He answered my questions, offered advice, and kept my car there for a week and half while I thought out all of my options. He could have made a lot of money off of me by fixing my car, but instead he was honest. I followed his advice, and I traded in what was left of my old for a new car. Despite the time the spent assessing my vehicle and the time he spent advising me, Larry did not charge me for anything. I feel confident and safe in my new vehicle, and I am glad I already know what mechanic I will go to with it!



Larry Buckhead Auto Center is not a place where you feel pampered or get to sit in a luxury waiting area, but it is a place where you will get the best rates and will be treated with honesty. If you want an honest mechanic, go here!

Thank you for another GREAT experience. Everytime I bring my car here, I'm always pleasantly surprised with the service. It's great to be able to go to get my car fixed, and know that not only will it get done right, but that they will only suggest things my car actually needs. I will absolutely be back.

My goodness!!! how can such a scamming and horrible business like this have so many positive feedbacks? They must gave themselves good reviews to scam their customers.



My car was perfectly fine before I brought it in for a oil change. There were leaks and it jerked every time I shifted gear. Brought it back and they wouldn't check it and said I left my defrost on which I didn't. They messed with the fuel sensor to create an engine check light on, said it needs to be fixed by replacing with new sensors, and wanted to charge a very stiff price for it.



Brought my car to the dealership 2 days later, they fixed for half price, and said the mechanic changed your oil either was a bad mechanic or he did it on purpose for the leakage and false computer error of the sensors.



Please stay away and save money!!!!!!!!!

Stay away!!



They quoted me for parts and labor that were not needed!



The unnecessary parts were also much more expensive than they would normally cost, I mentioned that another repair shop would do the work for half what they've quoted me and they right away drop their price by $300. It was still too much and I took my car somewhere else. That's when I found that, that a 1/3 of repair quoted were not needed.



They are running a big scam! Stay away!

The worst company in Georgia! They are nothing but incompetent liars. And the owner Larry is the worst. He is more concerned with talking and joking with people than actually getting any work done and dealing with customers. Not only does it take forever to even get someone to pick up the phone when you call but then all you get is crap. I have been lied to more times than I can count and told I need expensive parts that I dont actually need. I called the day the part was supposed to be in and got the run around all day. First I talked to Larry who had to go see if the part was in and said he would call me back. and hour later I call back and talk to someone and they tell me Larry is trying to track down the part and they will call me soon. 4 HOURS later I call and am told Larry left for the day and didnt leave any notes about the part or my car and that someone will call me in the morning to update me. Are you freaking kidding me!!!Then they FINALLY get the part in and its no good, but no one calls to tell me until i go to pick up my car. I took my car to the Goodyear on Cumberland Parkway (who are awesome!!) and they told me that that is definitely not the part I need and the one i do need is 1/3 as expensive. They make you wait forever and then dont even come and tell you whats going on. This is the worst service and company I have ever dealt with. I will never ever go back and warn anyone who goes to beware and get a second opinion!!! The only reason I went to them in the first place is because Michael who works next door who sold me my car promised that they were the best. Well Michael turned out to be a cheap lying ******* and is the reason I am in this mess to begin with! Dont Ever buy a car from him and dont ever go to Buckhead Auto.

DO NOT GO HERE!!!



To say I am disappointed is a gross understatement! Larry charged me $1500 more than he quoted for my repairs, assured me the car was safe to drive and sent me on my way. My brakes failed ON THE WAY HOME, I was nearly killed and my classic 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow was totalled. They will not respond to my letters or refund my repair costs.

I DONT KNOW WHO'S WRITING THESE REVIEWS, LARRY AND HIS CREW MUST BE WRITING IT THEMSELVES!!!!THISMECHANIC IS A JOKE AND A LIAR!!!beware!!!!!

i took my 08 vehicle in on a saturday to get an brake job with an oil change around 1pm, i called before hand to make certain they would be able to install my brakes given that they close at 2 pm... spoke with larry the owner and he said it wouldnt be a problem...... that was my first time having this shop fix my vehicle and my last... first his office manager .. forgot her name.. but she is very very rude... i should 've left then but wanted my car fix....let me tell u..he wanted to tell me first that i needed rotors... i knew i didnt.. he showed me some rotors that i feel wasnt mines, then after a week of driving the car sounded like theres was nothing done.. same sound like my pads were never changed..... i took it back to my mechanic ( he was closed the day i needed it fix) he stated he used the very cheapest brand in the market...i went from factory brand pads to the cheapest.....when i tried calling larry back he and his female office manager gave me the run around.. he aviod me for days never returning my phone calls... so when i went back to him to explain.. of course he tried to say hes a good person and thats not how he runs his shop..he didnt offer a refund but offer to send pads to were the car was being fix.. i decline.... my motto is be carful how you make your money... i feel i was cheated and taking advantage of... i wouldnt recommend him at all.... i hate the feeling of someone taking my money...

NEVER NEVER NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR TO LARRY JOHNSONS BUCKHEAD SERVICE CENTER. I took my vehicle in for repairs and it took them over 1 month to return my vehicle to me. The repairs are still not satisfactory and additional repairs are needed. Because I do not trust their work, I'm covering the costs myself by taking it to another dealer rather than taking it back to them. Also, while my vehicle was there, they dented the hood which required a total replacement. When repainting the hood replacement, they sprayed a large portion of my engine. Since my repairs were taking so long, they offered to pay for a rental car. As of May 2010, the rental cost, $570, has not been paid and the fees for rental have been handed over to a collections agency that is calling me for payment. Again, NEVER NEVER NEVER Take Your Car to Larry Johnsons Auto Center."