I came to Clairmont Auto after my car had blown a head gasket on the road. I had already taken it to Vol Repairs and even the Jim Ellis dealership--the AAA guy recommended Clairmont as an alternative to putting in a new $5500 engine.
The owner told me he'd be able to get the engine rebuilt for way less. He even charged me wholesale prices on the parts because he felt bad that I had paid these other dealerships so much.
While the shop has a rustic, 1980s feel, and seems to need some cleaning, the mechanics really know what they're doing there and do an excellent job balancing business with taking the time to do an excellent service.
My car was in an out in about a week and a half, way less time than it usually takes to do an engine rebuild, and has been running great.
I would definitely take my car back to Clairmont for routine maintenance, because places like this is what keeps small businesses thriving in Atlanta, and keeps the prices fair and competitive--I couldn't believe how much the dealer was marking up their parts and labor on a ten year old machine--I really appreciated Clairmont for bringing my car back to life and giving me a great price to boot.
Pros: Knowledgeable mechanics, quick turnaround
Cons: Shop a bit messy
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