614.279.1111 - no website
I've heard a couple people chime in on this muffler/auto repair place. Here's what one had to say:
Unbelievable. I had an older Toyota where the muffler started sounding bad. I went to Midas and got a quote of $500. I asked if they could just fix the broken part. Nope. So I went to Mad Hatter on a tip. Upon being escorted out to the bay area where my car was on the mechanical lift, the mechanic pointed to the loud part and said I'd have to get that replaced. How much? "$70". What? So I let him know I am perfectly willing to pay more if needed, and say "what about those other areas that are rusting?" (I was shown those by the Midas guy). He said "They got another year or so in them. Come back when they go bad."
Rating: Highly Recommend!
Mad Hatter Muffler [auto repair]
Buckeye Muffler and Brake Shops [auto repair]
614.262.0721 - no website
3701 Karl Road, 43224
My wife has taken two vehicles to Buckeye. One, a 1986 Honda Civic and her newer Forester. The Honda was a big job but the Subaru was just a $50 weld that came lose. It sounded like a new exhaust system was needed, so we lucked out. Many auto repairs we fall vulnerable to situations we don't understand well enough. So far, I think we can trust Buckeye for an honest evaluation.
Rating: Hire
Payne's Sevice [auto repair]
614.267.7947 3717 Indianola - no website
We have taken our cars to Paynes for years and highly recommend them. They are a family owned and run business in Clintonville and I trust them. They even have loaner cars for $15.00 per day that are usually older and fun to drive.
Rating: HIRE
Goodyear Auto Service Center
614.888.8700, 5015 N. High - no website, hrs. 7-7 M-F, 8-5 Sa
A flat tire can ruin anyone's day. Our neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance of new roofs from hail damage years ago. Consequently, roofing nails are all over the place and we've had our share of flats. This garage on N. High is amazing. They have NEVER turned me away and rarely have I had to wait more than 20 minutes for a patch. Very friendly, competitive pricing.
Rating: HIRE
