Garttmeyer Automotive

They will try to rip you off, if you look like you don’t know much about cars. They tried charging my 20 something female friend ridiculous rates for a small fix, (charging $ 225 for a job that shouldn’t cost more than $ 50 – MAXIMUM). Luckily she was smart enough to consult with someone more familiar with automotive work, and was given a fair rate elsewhere. Buyer beware!

I really like this place. They know what they are doing and don’t try to rip you off. I heartily recommend them.

We’ve taken our cars to Garttmeyer since 1997 — and they’ve been top notch ever since! We just keep up with the regular maintenance as scheduled, and follow their recommendations for things to keep an eye on for future repairs, etc. and it’s been a great thing! End result is having cars /​trucks working in top condition, long lasting and knowing that your vehicle is being taken care of! Thanks fellas!

I took my truck in with an intermittent stalling problem. They were not able to make it stall, there was no check engine light and nothing came up when they scanned it. Nevertheless, they did their research with the end result being my truck running better than it has in a while. Too bad there are not more stars to give!

Fuel system died in my Ford Expedition — in a rain storm. Without hesitation, I had the tow truck driver take it to Garttmeyer. Diagnosis with the vehicle started with the Ford up on the lift within 15 minutes. Jim and the guys had the parts ordered by day’s end. I had the vehicle back 24 hours later.
Whether you have a new vehicle you want to keep driving that way or an older one you want to keep on the road, Garttmeyer has the expertise to make it happen for you.

Questionable knowledge and motivation…
The short story:
I took my Mercedes SUV to Garttmeyer to replace/​fix my brakes with the plan/​goal of saving a little $ (relative to cost at your local dealership). In the end, not only did I spend more money but also my car was RETURNED TO ME IN WORSE CONDITION. I ultimately had to take it to the dealership anyways for final repairs. My overall experience with Garttmeyer was extremely disappointing and I do not recommend this place to anyone!
The long story:
Before taking the car to Garttmeyer, I never had a single problem with this car. However, I drove it less than 10 miles after my brakes were replaced and the «check engine» light came on. …From the start, this seemed a little suspicious to me but I gave Garttmeyer the benefit of my doubt. After their diagnosis, I spent another $ 500 or so for them to replace the thermostat or something. After picking the car from that repair (after a full week in the shop), I noticed some unusual noises coming from under the hood. Like a fool, I took the car back and asked them to take a look. They spent time looking at the belts, pumps, and several other things, but could not diagnose the problem. One guy even tried to say it had something to do with the weather! …I’m certainly not a car guy but I’m pretty sure the engine of a 4 yr old Mercedes shouldn’t be making funny noises simply because of some cold weather. When I picked the car up this time, I drove it for less than 5 miles before I could hear the engine belts coming apart (slapping around under the hood). …For me, that was the last straw. A few hours earlier the owner and head mechanic was telling me the belts looked good. After driving the car off the lot, the belts were coming apart! Thankfully I was able to get the car home safely but it was in no condition to drive. I had to pay to have it towed to the Mercedes dealer and paid over $ 1000 to have the belts fixed. …A week later and I’m still waiting to hear back from Garttmeyer to explain how they’re going to make this situation right.
Moral of the story:
You’re better off taking your car to the dealer (or anywhere else for that matter) then taking it to Garttmeyer. The dealer fixed my car in a day, no hassle, had better hours, and they even provided me with a nice loaner car.