Able Autoworks

I was satisfied with the quality of service and the cost of the work and was impressed by the speed at which they were able to do my repairs. I had my front engine mount and rear engine mounts replaced, brake pads and rotors replaced, as well as all my tires. They also fixed my alignment and gave me 1 year of insurance on all the parts. Of course, it could have been cheaper, but I feel like Julio charged me a reasonable price for the work that was done and most importantly values loyal customers.

Over charged me for a headlight. He added an over 100% mark up and charged me extra to use a credit card due to him «losing money» on the bulb. Scam artist alert!

I showed up with sudden alternator problems with my car. I made it clear I wanted to know the price of work before completed. They called and discussed plan prior to work. My car was fixed for a reasonable price in one day. They also threw in a new whipper blades and a car cleaning.

I went to the shop with a defective tire they had put on several months ago. They dealt with the manufacturer and were able to replace it quickly and courteously. They’ve always done good work for me.

I can’t say enough good things about my experiences of Julio and his team. Knowledgeable, thoroughly professional, and great value. I brought my Acura MDX to them for a gear box issue and they had it fixed within a couple of hours for a fraction of what I’d expected it to cost.

I came in with extreme damage to my front bumper/​light/​hood from an auto-​collision on my Honda Fit. Julio was able to give me a fair quote with the quickest turnaround compared to everyone else in Jersey City.
The end result is my car hasn’t looked as good since the day I drove it off of the lot. They also did a complete detail of my car inside and out. Excellent work. I will definitely go back.

I’d give no stars if that were possible. They are scam artists who gained my trust with normal wear and tear and oil changes by doing little ‘nice’ things, like even getting my car washed before picking it up.
But, the moment I dropped my gaurd and started trusting what they recommended they took complete advantage of me!
I’m talking splicing wires in my engine and forcing wrong parts into it which started causing endless problems. There was a period of time I had to come back every week for a month until I finally thought something was up, so I took it over to the dealer who pointed out and showed me all the damage they caused. It has been a nightmare costing me over $ 10,000 to fix. So basically they totaled my car to keep business that quite frankly they could’ve kept as an honest mechanic. It seems the former employee must be right, and I feel like a moron for not listening to his review OR the news report on them. The positive reviews must be from people before they ‘get ya’! WATCH OUT
(And if they ask for a positive review Think Twice)

I took my car over to Able autoworks for it to be checked after it was stolen (it was overheating and the steering column needed to be replaced). Julio and the staff were very friendly. They took car of me, and quoted me a very reasonable price for the repairs. A week after I picked up the car, it overheated again. I went back to Able, and they repaired a faulty gasket at no cost! I will definitely be coming back to them again for all my car needs.

I’ve showed up here twice with a sudden emergency and these guys have taken amazing care of me. The first time, I had a flat coming out of the holland tunnel after a road trip. It was at the end of a super hot day, and my dog was with me… my dog threw up in their office twice and Julio jumped up to clean if and bring him water. My dog had more issues after that he was SO understanding and helpful. He arranged a ride home for me and helped me move all my things (and there were a lot!) from one car to another even though he needed to leave to pick up his family at the airport. He is an incredibly thoughtful business owner.
He proceeded to do a great job on replacing our tire and re-​alignment. It took them them less than 24 hrs to order a part and get the job done. If you are concerned with a diagnosis, he will show you exactly what’s happening on your car and allow you to make your own decisions, so I really can’t imagine he could rip anyone off.
The second time, was today. I showed up needing coolant and an oil change without an appointment. He was able to accommodate us right away and he got rid of a pestering squeak too at no charge.
He is well versed in performance vehicles. so if your car needs special treatment, you need to bring it here. It’s taken us a long time to find a good shop.
I’m confident that they know what my car needs and when. This place is a gem!
Thanks Julio!

I am welcoming all you folks who are doing due diligence. READ all the reviews. I see that I am not the only person who had the experience I am reporting below.
Be very clear on the service you are requesting! I needed brake work and was told only back brakes needed work. I decided to wait. I went back several weeks later and got a quote for both front and back brakes. I got a price quote for both front and back brakes. I told Julio over the phone that I decided to fix the back brakes only. when I went to get my car, I was told he did both front and back. Cost me quite a bit more than I had planned on spending and I feel a bit taken. It’s quite possible this was a «misunderstanding» but I surely am not happy. (The front brake pads had more life on them and my intention was to fix them at a later date). Upshot is I feel a bit betrayed in the process.

I dropped my car off for some body work and got an incredibly fast turnaround. The price was fair, and the quality of the work was excellent. My car looks brand new. One of my best experiences dealing with a mechanic or a body shop. I would go there again in a heartbeat.

I got the clutch replaced in my Honda Civic Si recently and I’m very happy with the results. They took care of the car in a very professional way at a very affordable price compared to other places. This is the best auto works in Jersey City with no doubt. The customer service cannot be better and they even cleaned my car for free. Thank you Julio!

I go to Able because they are convenient and local. Simple repairs that would cost hundreds at a dealer are much more affordable here. They are also very quick with their service.

I dropped my car off in the AM to replace the tail light, get an oil change, and complete inspection. The process was very fast, and the team also buffed out several scratches that I had from several years of using a parking garage with neighbors who don’t care about one another.
The pricing was fair, the customer service was excellent, and overall — it’s nice to work with a group of mechanics who you don’t have to worry about taking advantage of you each time you visit.

These guys are cheaters. Beware of them. I went in to get my car engine checked for tranmission certificate but they charged me hundreds of dollars without getting anything fixed. I will never visit here again.

WOW! I would think we were in heaven if every business was like this one. They treat your car like it was their own. They won’t give an estimate over the phone without seeing the car but showed me what needed to be fixed. They did the job fast, helped with the insurance and even washed the car so it looked like new.
For those with more interest in the full story. Read below.
I was driving from West Virginia to Connecticut and coming over the mountains I noticed a grinding noise when I braked by the time I was in Maryland. In New Jersey I stopped for gas and asked the attendant if he could look at the tire. He said that I need new brakes right away. Well I was on a schedule so I managed to drive to Northern Jersey by down shifting and using the parking brake to stay overnight with will a friend. Shh, don’t tell my dad. It was seven at night and nothing was going to happen until the next day.
Next day, I went to Unilocal a place that was opened and near the PATH train. I had appointments in the city. This place was opened at 7 am and seemed to have mostly good reviews. I limped the 1.3 miles at 10 miles an hour. I dropped it off and continued on with my day. It turned out the caliper was locked in the engaged position and I had burned through the brake pads. It was metal on metal. No wonder the brakes didn’t stop the car. So new calipers and brakes were due which were going to be almost $ 1000. They found used parts and explained to the extended warranty/​insurance people the brakes wouldn’t have burned out if the caliper didn’t lock up. They ended up covering that part so yeah! Who knew that I would be grateful to instead happily pay $ 400. And they completely cleaned the car inside and outside. AND on top of that they have a one year warranty for the work. I am so tempted to wait for my next oil change and drive 381 miles to come back. Julio, the owner, is an old world gentleman. I could see my younger self being taken a back but he didn’t talk down to me and when you are an out of towner on a tight schedule with luggage in tow, I will gladly let him open the door and get me back on the road.
The last 62 miles, I saw my mpg jump from 39 to 42 so I was driving with the brake engaged.

Julio & his team are top notch! They helped fix my jeep in 2.5 days for about $ 550 less than other shops were quoting me in the area!!!
Julio even did an oil change & a car wash for free! The photo speaks for itself, they did a great job.

I brought my car on Friday night for body work and it was looked like a BRAND NEW car on Tuesday afternoon when the car was completed. They did a fantastic job. Julyo was courteous, great with my children, and explained everything clearly to me.

Excellent service! Honest and helpful. I’ve been here 3 times now and had a great experience every time. The owner is very informative and cares about his customers. Will use again and again.

I had my vehicle inspected here. The suave older spanish dude was helpful and friendly. Pretty quick turn around to get my car back.