J&C Automotive Service Center
3.9 (42)
12291 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-9603
jcsunoco.com
Claimed
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Oil change
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Reviews
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Paul
a year ago
Took in for inspection. Said I needed back breaks and drums, told them to replace to the breaks, (drums still have plenty of life) got car back later that night and breaks didn t work at all. Car was not test driven after work and breaks were not properly adjusted after installation. Did not bring back for fear of being charged more. Brakes worked when I dropped the vehicle off. Would not recommend.Great now I m a liar. A 2008 Honda fit, with 320k miles and a squeaky belt. The brakes worked when I dropped it off and they didn t work when I got it back.Service: Vehicle Inspection
K Jr
a year ago
Mechanics not very friendly. Requested a quote for tires and never got a call back. I know you're not a tire shop. But when I asked. Your employees said the would get a quote and offered to call. So I'll add doesn't stand by their word and rude to my review as well.
Albert S
a year ago
Straight robbery. Named one price on the phone and added new price when I arrived. So it came up to $47 to change 1 tire. I had my own tire. I waited for 20 minutes at the shop, looking how workers chill, laugh and do nothing and just left. Thanks for waisting my time. I will avoid you next time. You guys have fun scamming people
CheSide
2 years ago
If I could give them 0 stars I would do that. In my opinion, this is a complete scam and rip off shop that with the poker face takes advantage of people. When i asked for an oil change and a quick brake pads check (which i mentioned to be either no charge or disregard) - not only Joe the business owner charged me $25, but nobody mentioned to me how much longer are the pads going to last for. Just said brakes are fine. This is not like the brake checks are done.Avoid this place like a plaque.Also, if you think the staff performs below the standards, feel free to address the issue to the Better Business Bureau.Oh, and one more thing, here's a receipt that business owner often asks for when a bad review shows up
Joseph Feola
2 years ago
The auto technicians at J&C Automotive center are tops in their field. They re courteous, professional and efficient. I ve taken my vehicles there for over 20 years and never been disappointed. I m a shopper and their prices are lower than most other repair facilities and certainly below dealer prices. I give them the highest recommendation.Services: Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Oil change
Tony Viejo II
11 months ago
This place is great, the do a fantastic job are up front and honest! I take all my cars here and have never had an issue.
Heidi L
2 years ago
Excellent work and professional service. Always a great experience! I had my car's heating system fixed most recently but have previously had oil changes and other maintenance work done at J&C. Thank you again! Highly recommend!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
Alex Dubk1d Polyakov
2 years ago
Had my wife's car inspected here. They told me the brake light bulb was out and charged me $150 usd to replace it. It is a $4 dollar bulb. And replacement labor was 4 minutes tops. Several days after the inspection I checked all the fluids like power steering and brake fluid and both were critically low. They overlooked it. The car had 3 shocks leaking oil. The inspector did not bring it to my attention neither. I got my stickers on a car that was not safe to drive and was charged $150 for a 5 minute job.Having spent a decade in automotive business I can tell this is a toxic practice. I would not recommend anyone working with this shop.P.S. I am writing this review now because I found the bulb they said was faulty and tested it. It lit up.
Coffee Black
2 years ago
Went in for a routine inspection the vehicle was not returned in the condition that it was brought in. The removed wiring covers poked holes in brand new wiring to test for no reason and did not cover it. The removed a tube from my air system and did not replace it. Which probably caused my check engine light to stay on longer than necessary save time and money go somewhere professional. They also requested an obscene amount of money to repair it and likely told me parts that did not require replacement in the first place. It sounded like for the check engine light diagnostic they were going to replace expensive parts that did not require replacement such as my ecm(engine control module) (computer) save your self run and stay away! This is the correct business I am reviewing I just took a while to post it. It is at academy and byberry rd.
Ron Raby
4 years ago
Unfortunate experience with local Dealer Service Department...3 different visits with a vehicle under warranty. Happy to have found this place, they identified the issue in 10 minutes and managed a reimbursement with the 3rd party warranty company. I ll be bringing all my vehicles back to be serviced.
Car Los
3 years ago
High quality work, I had a wiring problem nobody wanted to touch, JC took care of the problem. They kept excellent comminicated about the issues and set clear expectations the entire time so there was no surprises. This was my first time at the shop and I know I can rely on them to do excellent work.
Patrick Emereuwa
4 years ago
It's absolutely outrageous for these guys to charge me $118.62 just for oil change and emission sticker for my 1999 Toyota Camry. They charged this amount to punish me for not accepting the inspection which they put at over $1000. Please stop ripping off your customers.
Roseneck Joannis
4 years ago
Avoid that place at all cost. They are scammers. I went there for my chevy cruze to replace my rear break pads and rotors and they charged me $219 for replacing only the pads for the front instead after waiting for 2 hours. I noticed that and went back to have them fix it.They told me that it was my mistake, not theirs. Everything was confirmed for rear break pads and rotors before i went there. Joe seemed to be the boss told me that he'll have it fixed for just a little bit more and I agreed only to find out that he wanted me to pay $100 more. I refused since the agreed price for the job was $219 to begin with. So he only changed the break pads and that was all and that took two more hours.Not only they charged me for front rotors and pads that i didn't need which they didn'teven replace because they told me that they put my old front pads back and kept the new rotors that they put. That was a lie since the one i had was brand new. I had it done recently, the money i paid was only for the rear pads. I got ripped off at that place. I will never go back there again. I wish that i could rated them 0 start because that was what they deserved. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR THERE. YOU'LL BE DISAPPOINTED. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
Edwin Bupp
5 years ago
Had car inspected AND repaired in 6 HOURS. Quick call back with work needed. Final bill was right at the estimate. Everyone knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Will use J&C for all my car needs in the future.
Ivan Collier
a year ago
My man over there plugged my tire before work day began. Saved me a lot of time and trouble. Didn t get his name, but he was working the morning of May 31 slightly before 8am. Thank you. Give him a bonus, Joe.Service: TiresService: Tires
Edward. J Antonelly
4 years ago
If you go here do your homework, as they try to find unnecessary repairs, had my grand marquis that was repaired for something simple they overcharged me for items said I needed but were not needed , by default Iwent to another shop and found out....the second time I went there I had a older Lincoln , I taken my car to them same deal, not a foul anymore
Mike Tuffy
3 years ago
To all the public and customers out there. Please do not! Go to this mechanic. Way over price, please do your research and homework, before you go here. Best of luckServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change
Pedro Coelho
4 years ago
They do a fantastic job. Fast and honest. My 15 yr old car feels brand new again!!!
Dave Dominguez
5 years ago
Great staff steve the mechanic worked with me to get my truck back on the road and at my least expence! Great shop i would recomemd.
Blenner Gomes
a year ago
Definitely great work and reasonable prices!
Michael Disipio
4 years ago
Knowledgeable, thorough and fair. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for car service.
Keneel Augustin
4 years ago
I came in distraught and needing assistance with a sharp object in my tire, these guys got me going in under an hour. Amazing.
alex h
3 years ago
Great place, been coming here for years, never have any problemsServices: Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto glass repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil changeServices: Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto glass repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change
Robert Schlatter
2 years ago
Great service on replacement of a catalytic converter
Kam Rule
a year ago
DO NOT FIX YOUR CAR HERE
Kaye
4 years ago
They were professional, reasonable, and quick
Joann Stricker
3 years ago
Love Steve and Joe always the best service
Chaz Garuffe
4 years ago
Good work, good prices , fast and friendly
Jim Schrader
5 years ago
The best. Been going here for over 20 years.
Milillo Event Group
4 years ago
great neighborhood place. great service!