Category: | Car Repair and Maintenance |
Address: | 11353 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USA |
Phone: | +1 513-834-8697 |
Site: | stanfordmotorsports.com |
Rating: | 5 |
Working: | Closed 9AM–5PM 8AM–5:30PM 8AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM 10AM–4PM Closed |
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Linda Bumpass
This review is late posting, but having had some collision repair horrors recently of course my mind went back to my favorite go to repair place, SMS Garage. I looked for SMS tonight on Angies list after writing my review for a 4 wk collision repair, and sadly SMS wasnt there. Probably because businesses have to pay to be there? I googled and am here to write a little late of my amazing car experience at SMS... My Christmas repair miracle. My son was driving our 08 Hyundai Accent over to a friends, had just pulled up to his friends house and the car died. He tried to restart it and nothing. It was down for the count. We had it towed to SMS. The next day, I got the bad news which began with Andy asking me how long since I changed the timing belt. Uhhhhhh I had never changed the timing belt. Me being an old fogie in my 50s, that used to not be a big deal. Ive had a timing belt break before, and it used to mean towing it to the shop and replacing the timing belt. I was soon to get an education in interference engines in which when the belt breaks engine parts crash together and it never works again. The odds of the $4,000 value Hyundai Accent not needing a full engine workover were slim to none. Did my research on the internet after talking with Andy, and saw oh boy did I mess up by not getting that belt changed. I took out a retirement loan and bought a new Chevy Cruze while mulling over what to do with the Accent. When new car deal was settled, I called Andy back, he laid it on the line saying he had never seen an interference engine survive a timing belt break. I decided to throw away the ~$500 (mostly teardown labor) on a roll of the dice, have them replace the belt, then see if it runs. Hate to throw away a one owner car that gets 38 mpg. Long odds however. So told Andy to go ahead I want to roll the dice figuring I was going to lose my $500. Andy calls me back and first words out of his mouth are "Have you bought your lottery ticket?" lol Im thinking he means Im going to need the lottery to pay the bill, but no unbelievably he said with all the guys in the shop grinning circling the car, the car started up and ran like a top after the timing belt was replaced. He measured compression on all cylinders and it was all good. We were good to go. Ive done car repairs on my own before, I saw action videos of interference engines online and what happens when that timing belt breaks, and that, folks, was a Christmas miracle. SMS was originally recommended to me by a friend. I recommend them also now and just recod them to someone with an intermittent difficult to diagnose issue just yesterday. How I wish they did auto body collision repair and painting!:) I dont need to guess if Im getting the runaround with SMS. It is what it is and they will tell you plainly. Working on cars without bullch*t is a lost art, and it is hard to find a good garage. This one is tops in my book.
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John Wallace
I had exhaust put on my car by these guys. And all I can say is wow!!! Work was perfect and sounds great! Got to give extra thanks to rob for his suggestions and making my car sound great! Andy and his crew are friendly professional and do great work prices are good too. I suggest that anybody wanting any work done go see these guys first. You will be happy you did!!
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David Santel
Andy and his crew are fantastic! They give you a very honest and upfront quote on what is involved with your repairs, and do high quality work in the time quoted. Ive taken several projects to them from automotive repair to bike restoration, and everything in between. Their slogan is "Yeah we can fix that" and theyre not remotely exaggerating!
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Sam David
Finding someone like Andy and his Son is like descovering plutonium by Accident..Ive never experienced anything like this in my life and I lived in several different Continents. Andy and his son were polite, very helpful, and knew what they are doing. Andy saved me tons of money on my BMW. SMS Garage will have my business for life.
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Eddie Susshine
I walked in wanting a new exhaust for my truck. I ended up with so much more!! Amazing customer service and everyone I spoke with was attentive to my wants and even made some valid suggestions. I cannot thank you enough for the superior workmanship.
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A Private User
It was great working with these guys! They got my bike in and out, and did a great job, at a really reasonable cost. Thanks guys!!
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Molly Gimbel
Definitely stop into this Garage. Great people, Andy was warm and gave honest, efficient work. Very affordable too. Thanks SMS
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Nick Acree
These guys know there stuff !! Great place , knowledgeable , fast and good prices !
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William Moore
They are very knowledgeable and have reasonable prices.
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Jason Stirsman
Excellent, honest place of business. Highly recommend.