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Meineke Car Care Center
811 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, United States
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Meineke Car Care Center
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Ma
Review №1

I have been taking my 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE Coupe since Jay was the owner many years ago. He sold the business but I still continue to go there. The mechanics are very good and so is the Manager David who is also very good and explains everything to me and they are very polite and the prices are reasonable. I will always keep going here without a doubt!! I trust David and the mechanics with my car and my car runs like a dream because of the Meineke guys!!!!

Sg
Review №2

The employees here are amazing! I had issues with my battery and break pads/rotors. I was helped by a gentleman by the name of Wesley. He was extremely polite & very knowledgeable of his work. He (& the other employees, especially Solomon) were very respectful, communicative, patient (I ask a million questions), and diligent. After the work was completed, my car was performing much better. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who needs their car serviced. Ask for Wesley or Solomon.

Mi
Review №3

Good value service and professionalism of the manger. When additional work was unexpected, but was offered alternatives for financing was helpful. Great Job.

El
Review №4

Very professional and friendly team here. Explained everything well when I took an old camry in for service with a rattling from the exhaust that ended up being a rusted heat shield hanging off the car. Let me peek underneath the car after all was said and done just to satisfy my curiosity then when I asked how everything else looked, they gave me HONEST advice and possible repairs/maintenance for the future. Been to a few Meineke locations before and this was one of the cleanest and best presented locations I have been to in NJ. Overall top notch work and will definitely return here in the future

Ro
Review №5

David the manager is not only professional, he is nice which would only want to make me come back. He cares about the customers and their needs even for a simple oil change.

ra
Review №6

David and his team are professional, dedicated, clear, honest and always provide the best possible service. I highly recommend this business to everyone.

Ja
Review №7

Great customer service throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend David and his team at Meineke Passaic!

S
Review №8

Very professional, on time. Honest service. I need help with tires and alternator and received good work. Definitely recommend.

Da
Review №9

Since “ supposedly” I was required to have made an appointment I did, I get there and ask me to reschedule because they got plenty of cars. Please fix your agenda, I’m here thinking I can get my car oil change done. You shouldn’t make appointments if you can’t do the job.

An
Review №10

They always rest their patrons with kindness, courtesy and patience. Always informative prior to a job.

El
Review №11

Very professional & courteous and gave me options to fix my muffler. Thank again for your service.

Ke
Review №12

Will it was a lot of money to fix my old 2009 car I get tires to but its better then getting a new car the people where nice he told me what it will cost.

Wi
Review №13

My experience with Meineke was very comfortable knowing my car was in good hands and very efficient

jo
Review №14

The place is very clean and staff are very nice. They gave a very clear explanation of whats needed to be done and with multiple options. This was my first time at this place and I glad I came here.

Ja
Review №15

I only come here to change my oil. The professionalism is great and they are friendly. The manager in front is great. Answers all questions honestly and with genuine care. They also give you further directions if theres any repair that needs to happen. Sign up with them and you can get coupons.

Os
Review №16

They stood with my car for about 5 hours and then try to lie and say I need to replace my ac compressor for $888. To fix a ac compressor talking about he can weld it for $817 plus taxtI went to Paterson within 30 seconds the AC mechanic found the problem . It was only a WASHER replacement $100 with 3 month warranty

Br
Review №17

Great service at Meineke in Passaic. The manager is a great guy. Will go back as long as I’m in the area.

Bi
Review №18

They are very friendly and done the oil change and inspection earlier than they committed. Nice deal

Ja
Review №19

Very pleased with the service. Was having problems with my truck and brought it in on a Friday morning. Manager said he would take care of it and send me pictures of what was wrong. I ubered home and an hour or so later received the pictures--needed brake pads and fluids. Authorized service and he called me an hour or two after that and said it was ready for pickup. Ubered in later that day and picked it up. Prices were reasonable and the service was very good. Would definitely recommend.

Bo
Review №20

Fantastic service great customer service. Actually the best I ever had.

Am
Review №21

Five Stars for Meineke Car Care Center in Passaic! Im new to the area and found them online with positive reviews so I wanted to check them out. I am so glad I did!!! A couple days ago, I brought my car to have its AC looked at and Hector the mechanic noticed I was leaking transmission fluid. He showed me the leak and explained what was needed to fix it. He suggested I get transmission fluid from the dealership because transmissions can be sensitive. He showed me how to check the fluids and how to put more in if needed. I brought my car back today to have the leak fixed and Hector did an amazing job! He is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you Hector for all of your help!I also want to give five stars to David the manager! There was a small mix up and he took care of it right away and was extremely helpful and friendly about it. I was seriously blown away and really appreciated Davids professionalism and friendliness! Its obvious that David cares about his customers! Thank you David for your excellent customer service! I am so happy I found this place and I will definitely be bringing my cars back for all future services!

Mi
Review №22

Great service and professionalism, I highly recommend them for any automobile needs.

ro
Review №23

The oil change they did was quick and efficient. I love that they inform you what you should get done next so you arent going without knowledge of what has to be done the guys are great and its not expensive. I would recommend this place to people.

Ke
Review №24

David was really professional and thorough. He took the time to explain the services I needed and why I needed them. He even gave me options when the services started to become a little expensive. I ended up paying more than I expected but it was totally worth it! I will definitely make this store my service store for my car from here on out. I also plan to refer my friends to David and his team in Passaic! Great job guys and thank you!!!

El
Review №25

It was a very good experience.

Jo
Review №26

Parts replaced was too expensive even though available at a lower price of equal quality. Parts were broken off the vehicle by the technicians and I was asked to pay for replacement. The bumper was replace haphazardly with screws missing causing it to fall off.

Va
Review №27

Overall great first time experience @ Meineke! David and the team were great! I highly recommend this place!

Vi
Review №28

Wolves and sheep clothing!! Over charging for service provided and marking up materials!! Remove perfectly good parts and not replacing with correct parts! STAY AWAY!!

Ge
Review №29

Very good service and price for my exhaust repair. I would go back for other work.

Uz
Review №30

Went over and beyond to make me feel as a valued customer. Gave me car protecting tips.When there are many crooked car mechanic stores and big chain shops I finally found a truly honest shop. Have been going to this shop in close to a year now and they have always been true to what they predicted or diagnosed. Thank you

Vi
Review №31

I have bad experience yesterday the store in Passaic 811 Main Street Passaic 07055My car have high tempHe called me change coolant temp sensor$90, engine coolant $90 temp sensor and temp sensor cooling system labor 120 and change oil cooling systems inspection 84 and 2antifreeze 73.98They charge to mucho money they never show me old part they charge labor they charged me $324 they only worked like 2 hour with my car I feel they high price than the another shop meineke why this store charged. Than different never go back there be careful if you bring ur car that store I feel that they played me on the the price.

Ru
Review №32

Unbelievable customer service! Nicest of people and very competent. Never a worry when David and his team are caring for my automotive needs.

ca
Review №33

Bring my car yesterday for oil change I told to the store about engine hight temp. They change 2 sensor coolant temp sensor and Engine coolant temp sensor $ 90 each, temp sensor & cooling system labor $120 antifreeze $73.98 testing cooling 84They changed labo 324 my car was there only for 2 hour this store was 811 Main Street in Passaic they charge very expensive like different price the another meineke that no fair I never go back there they charged more expensive than Honda Accor dealer be careful if you bring ur car there never go back there

Ja
Review №34

Jose is great, great service. Did the job in half of the expected time.

Ya
Review №35

I did a walk in service but the second I parked my car there was someone greeting me. I explained my situation and as someone who is not knowledgeable in cars they took their time to explain and show me what was going to be changed. Many mechanics would take advantage of someone who has no clue but they assured me of every step and never moved onto work until I gave them the okay. They even recommended me other mechanics for cosmetic help on my car that they cannot preform. Cleanest place around and they lay out their prices fairly. Many of the low stars come from people who arent willing to pay large amounts for car repairs, their labor rates are posted everywhere and I was even given an estimate before they move on. Cars get expensive but for the time and care they put into it it is well worth it. Will come back and recommend to others.

Id
Review №36

People are nice and very helpful. Gave me a good price.

TA
Review №37

I went to get an oil change yesterday and Dave was really polite. He told me it wouldnt take long and ill be home within the hour. My God it was one of the fastest oil changes Ive had. Thank you again Dave. I will be coming here from now on.

Vi
Review №38

Although the wheel alignment could not be done due to the parts on my truck being in such bad condition, i found the people at this establishment to be very professional and courteous. I recommend this establishment 100%.

th
Review №39

Used to come here around 2013, when Jay and Omar used to work there, I still keep in touch with Jay, but dont know where Omar is, anyways, the new employees that work there are okay, highly recommend for all of your car services...

Ye
Review №40

After my experience in Lodi’s location, the manager from this one just made me want to come back here for each oil change and whatever else my car needs, the best location where they give you tons of options and really take the time to listen to you and help you. The best one in town!🙌🏼🙌🏼

Vi
Review №41

They know how to take care of their customers

Al
Review №42

The workshop manager is a good person, the only thing is that he has to be a little more positive for the work, although he resolved me a lot by referring me to another workshop of the same firm, which they behaved wonderfully

Ki
Review №43

The manager was very polite, no rushing and took care of everyone on a timely manner. His voice spoke as concern of customers situations. Very nice

Qi
Review №44

The service was great. My bill was reasonable and wait time was accurate. The location was very clean and comfortable. When I left my car felt as if it was brand new. It rides so smooth.

Jo
Review №45

Hard working people got the job done right.No problem good communication fair price for mounting 4 tires. Relaxed office very transparent on repairs from listening to other customers situations.

Ma
Review №46

Every person I’ve interacted with over the phone and physically at the store has always been incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and friendly. The service is great and the openness to ask questions or explain what may normally be confusing, is greatly appreciated. I’m always happy to provide business because each and every time I’ve gone there, I’m greeted with care and kindness. Highly recommend this skilled and affordable meineke!

Ma
Review №47

Rudest owner ever! I arrived this shop at 5:15 Friday, 45 mins before closing time. I was told to come back tomorrow morning without even asking what I need. When I tell him to see my car now and tell me if you could install the basic part I have then I will be back in the morning, but he declined again altough it was literally 1 minute work. When I ask to see the manager or owner, he told me that he is the owner and he also approved that they dont need customers. Stay away from these kind of spoilt people.

Is
Review №48

The honesty and care cannot be beat. I was so happy to find such quality work and care. They are by far the best mechanics I have dealt with.For the best service sure to give them ample time to check and fix your vehicle. Call to schedule an appointment and I promise you will have the best service in a very timely fashion. They are also very competitive in pricing.

yv
Review №49

Theyre AWESOME

Jo
Review №50

Manager was very polite and worked with me and the owner to make a reasonable and fair deal. Tech was thorough. I would recommend this shop and I would absolutely go back in the future.

Ad
Review №51

Love going to meineke in passaic, new jersey. All of the mechanics are super attentive and nice.

Ca
Review №52

So everything was good and then my engine light came on...

Pe
Review №53

Thank you Abdul and the young lady (cant remember name) who checked me out. Very efficient timely in and out service. Got what I requested and at a very reasonable price. Will definitely go back.

Mi
Review №54

Quick and professional

Jo
Review №55

Excellent service

in
Review №56

Very good experience, I told them about the problems I had with my vehicle. They did a thorough examination and recommended what I needed.

As
Review №57

Great place for reasonably priced work! This place in convenient for me not only for price points, but they are conveniently located less then 5 minutes from my residence. They provide great customer service, greeting with a smile building great rapport!

Ho
Review №58

Got a simple oil change for a very reasonable price, cheaper than bigger places like Valvoline. Thanks to the helpful young lady who told us about their special offers and the workers who got the work done promptly. Id recommend this to any friends that need the same work done.

Je
Review №59

They do a great job

Sh
Review №60

Awesome service, great prices and very quick!! Local Meineke close to my house so very convenient!

Ch
Review №61

Service was great and great with time thanks again!!

Mi
Review №62

I always come here because of the staff! They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They also have a lot offers online so make sure to check the website! Plus, they just renovated the office and it’s very cozy!

Az
Review №63

Don’t waste your time and money. Not trustworthy. Manager tries to lie his way out of everything. Never fixed the problem I paid to have fixed. They switched off the check engine light and said it turned off on its own after they ‘fixed’ the problem. Less than a day after driving the light is back on with the same problem. Now neither the location or customer service will right their wrong. A poor old lady came in and asked about having fluids topped off and the manager told her she needed new brakes without even looking at the car! Taking advantage of an old lady?! That’s pretty low.

Ra
Review №64

This place is the worst. I would give them zero stars if that were an option. I made an appointment and specified that I wanted the synthetic blend oil change package. When I got there I said that I had an appointment for the $35 synthetic oil change, and he said he had my information from the online form. They gave me the full synthetic oil (which cost around $30 more), but I didnt say anything as I figured that this oil would be better for my car. In reality you dont need full synthetic unless your car is 10 years or has 75,000+ miles. My car is 3 years old and has 19,000 miles. This was all fine until my check engine light came on the next day. I then took my car to another shop; they opened the hood and the oil cap was off, oil had sprayed everywhere inside the hood, and there was a big pool of oil on top of the engine. I then had to pay $30 at this place for them to clean everything off and top off the oil which was low at this point. It was just horrible to have to pay for an extra service when I already got ripped off in the first place! You would expect a place that specializes in oil changes to at least be able to put the cap back on after an oil change.

Di
Review №65

Jay, is very pleasant and professional. A good person. He has helped me with my car on several occasions. Always good service. I am now looking forward to working with Abdul who appears to be just as professional as Jay. Thank you Meineke

Do
Review №66

Great experience, great price,I believe his name was Dave?Guy who took care of me at counter,awesome,will be back again!!😎

Ro
Review №67

Took my car there it was running. Had to push my car out of the garage. And get a tow truck. The only time ever took a running car for repairs and had to push it out of the garage

Jo
Review №68

Service was great and at an affordable price. Took about an hour for an oil change due to the place being packed on a Friday morning. Near my home so I could wait easily until it was done.

gr
Review №69

Super fast. Friendly staff. I explained the issue with my car and what i needed done and it was a done deal didnt even take 30 minutes and didnt break the bank. Will be back again.

Ce
Review №70

I always come to this location while there is a closer location to my house. I feel comfortable and trust them.

ph
Review №71

I was very disappointed with the service I got at minekie auto shop on Main Street in Passaic nj they charged me over 2000 thousand dollars and didn’t even change my oil left me driving almost empty on oil good thing I decided to check it will never go back again phyllis strawder

Ju
Review №72

This location is fantastic thanks to David. When my car wasnt repairable he went above and beyond to help me figure out what to do next.

Th
Review №73

Always great. Quick service and easy on the wallet.

Sh
Review №74

Everyone was so helpful and had great customer services . This will be my go to place every time .

Mi
Review №75

Mechanics at 811 Main Ave Passaic N.J. are very informative & detailed. Im a frequent customer of my 2 vehicles. I refer this location to others.

Mi
Review №76

Staff are nice and friendly. Very nice location, reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.

Da
Review №77

Best Repair Shop you could take your car .They help you out with anything you need for your car feel free to stop by at anytime they will treat you like Family ...

Ma
Review №78

Awesome place to get your cars repaired or even checked. The wait times can be quite long, however the satisfaction assurance is guaranteed.

Ch
Review №79

I have been there twice for two different problems on my car. The first time I went there, it was for my exhaust system; and the second time I went there, it was for my brake/wheels. The staffs there are very honest and knowledgeable. They were able to identify the actual issues, told me what needed to be done, and then fixed those issues very quickly. Overall, I have very good experience during both visits, and I will definitely come back again if I have another problem with my car in the future.

en
Review №80

They work fast and professional, the team is really efficient, they have only one issue the price are a little expensive.

Ar
Review №81

Good service, reasonably priced. Only took off 1 star because took an hour which isn’t bad but was told 40 minutes.

Da
Review №82

Brought my car here for an oil change! Basic right! An hour later my check engine light comes on! Prior to the oil change. I had zero lights on my dash. The next day my car wont start! Called them upto let them know what happened..an employee told me it could or couldnt happen! No accountability!

Le
Review №83

My radiator was old, and it also had a leak so I changed it here. At first everything seemed fine, but my car over heated coupe days later. When I added the antifreeze, the leak was there still, They charged me for filtering the radiator and the water was still dirty. Not only that they loosened all my cables in my engine that would make my transmission fail. These guys are negligent or committing fraud. If you do not know about cars do not go to them, they will take advantage of anyone

Ge
Review №84

They fixed the exhaust on my 96 Ford Ranger cheaper than if I did it myself. Incredibly professional job too! Definitely will be back for more service.

Er
Review №85

Excellent service, fast and friendly. My car was done by them and it is still running perfectly. Very professional!

Da
Review №86

Always friendly, quick and willing to explain the problem if they find any. Tip rate customer service with very decent pricing.

Lu
Review №87

Staff were all very nice

J
Review №88

Please be very careful dealing with these people they are Overpriced and will jerk you on them prices.Last year my fiance turned in her car to have her air conditioner fixed these guys broke a piece of the plastic vent, the AC worked for 2 weeks then it started giving warm air, paid $222.00, we brung it back to have it looked at and the guy tried to charge us $174.00 for a leaking hose, my fiance gave it to her mechanic to look at, he says Meineke tried to bill you for no reason, your AC needed gas in its tank, nothing more..

eb
Review №89

Great 👍service 40 minute wait for oil change and tire rotation 👍🚘🚗🚗

Cl
Review №90

Always willing to work with price

Ri
Review №91

Excellent service

Ch
Review №92

They are amazing and work with you. If you’re looking for good customer experience, this is the shop for you.

Ma
Review №93

Friendly staff, explained needed repairs, reasonable prices.

Os
Review №94

Good service

Ro
Review №95

You will not get the services you pay for. Got the synthetic blend package which is suppose to include, tire pressure check, top off fluid, 24 hour roadside assistance, brake inspection, and a 23 point inspection. None of this was done or even mentioned to me. Less than a mile after leaving the shop tire pressure light came on, call owner about it and he said he saw his employee check all four tire pressure. Went to honda immediately and had them check and my driver side tire was almost 6 psi lower than the rest. Tire pressure was never checked like they said it was and everything included in the package was not performed except the oil change and tire rotation (which I had to specifically ask for) Very shady. Do not trust.

ah
Review №96

Great service reasonable prices. Very Friendly staff . Abdul took good care of me 👍👍👍👍

Im
Review №97

Only place I will take my car to get fixed. Have taken it to other Meineke locations and shops and the service doesn’t amount to what I receive at the Passaic location. Abdul was great in explaining the issue with my car in a language I could understand and it was a great experience.

Ma
Review №98

Great service, great interaction, great price.

Da
Review №99

Dave was very friendly and easy to work with. Within two hours of having my car towed to Meineke, I got a call saying the work was done and Dave worked with me on the labor cost.

Jo
Review №100

I used to go to Meineke in Passaic for 15 years, when Jay was the owner. He always fixed my car issues and never screwed me over. Never had to return for the same issue ever. I took my car here not knowing the original owner Jay sold the place. Wanted to check my car for shaking over 60 mph and light on the dashboard. they came back and told me that i needed breaks and wheel alignment and balance, I paid over 700$, I drove the car the next day on the highway and the car was still shaking, i bought the car back to find out they never did the balance, the new owner tells me the mechanic must of forgot to do it. he promised to fix everything. I left the car for hours and picked it up drove it in the highway and the shaking and the TPMS light was still not fixed. I realized I got screwed over and never returned. this happened ending of summer 2018. reason why Im writing this review is that I found out they screw over a few more people I know. Im not one to write bad reviews, but this really disappoints me when people who Dont have much get screwed over, From a place that had such a great reputation. Jay should have closed it down not resold it. FYI! Always check reviews where people have plenty of reviews, places have a tendency to pay for reviews that are not real.

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  • Address:811 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, United States
  • Site:https://meineke.com/locations/nj/passaic-1740/
  • Phone:+1 973-928-0815
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto radiator repair service
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car battery store
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Mechanic
  • Muffler shop
  • Oil change service
  • Tire shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–4PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:No
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
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