Claymont Auto Repair

I had a mixed experience. While scheduling and the front desk were smooth, I was disappointed by the lack of cost transparency. I provided details on the issue upfront but was not given an estimate. After paying for an inspection, I received a quote for nearly $1400. I was able to get the same high-quality work done elsewhere for less than half the price, including parts and labor. This quote was an extreme overcharge, especially given I had already done the break work. Better upfront communication on potential costs would have prevented this frustrating and unnecessary expense.

I went here twice and was not satisfied. The first time was for check-engine-light. They "fixed" it but I had to come back in less than a week as it came back on. In the follow-up visit, they identified the underlying issue. I hope they would have found that issue the first time but more importantly, I was charged for diagnostics the second time as well. I had to escalate it to Alan (owner) to get that charge removed. In the second visit, the price they quoted me over the phone was different increased when I showed up to drop the car. The reason given was they had resent an old quote that was sent to me vs. sending me the latest quote. The owner is great but the staff operates mechanically, with no effort to understand the situation or customer ask New add: Owner’s response to my original review is factually incorrect. He is right that I won’t be going back here

Everyone was great - from scheduling, to the work, to communication about when the job was complete. I would highly recommend Claymont Auto Repair for car service, and will plan on using them for all of my auto needs.

I’ve been taking my family’s cars to Claymont for a few years. I’m always happy with the work they do. I especially like their system of checking in & communication using texts.

I’ve used Claymont Auto for emissions and safety inspections several times over the years. The staff and mechanics there are always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this shop!

I live by there and get gas sometimes everybody's very friendly have never had service done and when I'm there on a whim needed something quickly done they had time great service quickly done thought it was a great value for what I paid and will definitely go back again

I’ve been taking my car here for years. They are trustworthy and always do a great job.

Claymont Auto Repair always provides top notch service and very competitive pricing. We love their personal touch and always confirm the appointment! Our first stop for auto repair.

I took my vehicle to several other dealers and shops, none of them took my issue seriously. The guys at Claymont Auto Repair rode around with me and heard the issue right away. He mentioned the possible scenarios that could be causing my issues, and he explained how they would go about testing for each possibility and isolate the problem before jumping in and tearing things apart! My truck has never driven this good and I’m very happy with the professional and kind team. I will return there if another issue arises.

Took our 20-year-old family vehicle in for service and a state inspection, and Panda did an outstanding job! From start to finish, they treated our classic car with care and respect. It’s not easy to find a shop that values older vehicles and understands how to handle them properly, but Panda absolutely delivered. The work was done quickly, professionally, and with attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the service—highly recommend to anyone looking for honest, quality automotive care!