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Dunn Tire
“After I left, I had a follow up question about a service, the customer service rep, Harry took amazing care to make things right and to ease my frustrations.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Amherst, NY
24 technicians listed · 4 in Amherst · 9 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Amherst Car Care Center
- Buffalo
- Prices
- Morning
“Called mid day on a Tuesday and they squeezed me in, was unable to help me that day but told me to come back in the morning so I did and they fixed my car quickly and efficiently, thank you for helping me so quickly as a new customer!”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Wheel
- Cost
- Inspection
“This place said i was low on fluid and i needed motor mounts they also found other problems i knew were wrong and gave me a grand total of less than $1500 i love this place”
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Mike Barney Nissan Service
- Price
“They honor appointment times and thoroughly check your car.”
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Becker Towing 24hr Towing
- Price
- People
- Vehicle
“Called a different towing service first, but they didn't show up in there time frame they said they would, canceled there service and called Becker Towing and he indicated that he would be right over, about 15-20 min.”
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Drag-In Automotive Repair & Service Corp.
“My instincts told me that if I went back there, firstly, they wouldn't take responsibility because car had over 200,000 miles on it but since they are professional mechanics, they could possibly tell if it would be worthwhile to spend that money on r...”
Listed for drivers in and around Amherst, NY, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in Amherst itself and 20 come from towns including Buffalo (7, 9 mi), North Tonawanda (4, 6 mi) and Tonawanda (2, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 7,183 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), value (80%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "communication". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (4), auto repair (3), brake repair (3), fleet services (2) and tires (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 9 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Amherst work on Saturdays or Sundays?
9 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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Ross Service Station
- Oil
- Price
- Fair
“Michael was very helpful and informative he was able to help me with all my needs and was very responsive and understanding I'll definitely be doing business with them again in the future!”
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Fox Tire
“Fox was able to on very short notice get to my vehicle, receive all parts and perform the necessary repairs very quickly at a very reasonable price, absolutely no complaints will be coming back for future repairs, I highly recommend you consider usin...”
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Continental Transmission
“With not knowing a lot about vehicles the men and women of Continental made me feel at ease and helped me understand so I could make an informed decision”
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Park Ridge Auto Care Inc.
- Fair
- Price
- Work
“I have been a customer for many years through several cars, and it is so wonderful to have a business and people you can trust to do the right job and stand behind it!!”
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Forest Automotive
- Sell
- Prices
- Vehicle
“I made an appointment for an oil change and realized I was also due for an inspection, and they had it done in just a couple hours at a reasonable cost.”
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Amton Auto & Truck
- Mechanic
- Price
- Inspection
“Update Jan2024: I just had another great experience with them, I had heard a high pitched noise coming from my vehicle, I heard it after I had already had a routine maintenance appointment setup.”
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Kaminski & Sons Truck Equipment
- Plow
- Prices
- Company
“The owners and their sons are great people and if they can't do the job themselves they will point you in the right direction and not ask for any percentages from the place that they had sent you”
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Falkner's Auto Service
- Prices
- Light
- Vehicles
“It took longer than expected due to some stuck bolts but they finished the job in the same day and even gave me a discount on the labor and the extra time it took to get the bolts off.”
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D & R Automotive Restylers Inc
- Dealership
- Price
- Leather
“I had a small issue with the final product and many other companies would just tell you to "pound salt", however they stepped up to the plate and were able to make an improvement which is greatly appreciated!”
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Summit Truck & Auto
- Honest
- Prices
- Quality
“Summit Auto is a reliable business we trust, who treat their customers fairly with kindness, and take time to explain in detail by helping with any questions we have - the entire team is exceptional, thank you!”
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Greg Kerl Automotive
“Hi first time customer over at Greg kerl automotive was extremely pleased with the service Greg and his crew provided me very professional very informative and they did a great job I have a 65 Oldsmobile 442 that I'm very particular about who works o...”
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Mongielo's/ Auto Specialties Auto Repair and Parts
- Money
- Tires
- Truck
“Something was wrong with my car and I took it to a shop that quoted me 600$ for the job my dad said I should try Them out so I did and I told them what the other mechanic had quoted me he called me back the next day and said it was something complete...”
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Bucholtz Transmission
- Clutch
- Price
- Diagnose
“I normally do all my own work on my cars, but dropping a transmission was too much for me, so I took my saab there for a clutch job, they do a great job, even after my new slave cylinder failed and had to take out the transmission again they held up ...”
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EZ Tire & Auto
“All I needed was some air in my one tire and they were kind enough to come out and get my tire put right back up to the proper pressure and checked all of my tires for proper pressure.”
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Carfix Auto Repair
- Coffee
- Vehicle
- Pricing
“They also give us ride to home and to store once it's done fixing… everybody so nice and feeling welcome when you open the door~ If you have to fix your car this is the one who u can trust and their price is also best compare to op!”
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J L Auto
“I am beyond thrilled to have sir in my car after waiting for my usual mechanic to keep me waiting for at least 2 months until he purchased "freon", which I understand is quite expensive.”
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Towne Motor Car
- Inspection
- Prices
- Integrity
“By that, I mean, my last two repairs were 1) transmission lines needing replacement - I saw the loss of fluid and Towne said it was simply lines, not the whole transmission, 2) brakes - I heard the tell-tale grinding on the rear passenger side.”
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Buffalo Tires (New & Used Tires)
“My first time here and I must say the employees are kind and informative.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Amherst
- “Tom & Larry are no nonsense skilled mechanics and friendly as a bonus.” — customer of Amherst Car Care Center
- “I had a break fluid leak and they were able to find,fix the problem very reasonably and quickly.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “I even had interactions with the mechanics who were the same, up front and honest.” — customer of Dunn Tire
- “Great experience! Larry and his guys went the extra mile and resolved a tricky emissions-related problem in time for my inspection.” — customer of Amherst Car Care Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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