Peacock Auto Service

This place is awesome! I have a 2010 car and didn’t know what was wrong. He was able to ID the issue and get me in and out for a much better price than I had thought. He also took the time to explain the part and what was wrong and showed it to me to help me understand. Use them!

I came in with what I thought was a leaking tire. It kept going half-​flat and I assumed I was going to need to blow $ 200 or more on new tires for that wheel and its partner. But Joe figured out that the leak was merely from some corrosion on the rim of the actual wheel. I was very pleasantly surprised when they said it would just be 30 bucks to get it fixed up. Very honest and fair service.
This is the second time I’ve visited Peacock. The first time they did about $ 600 of work, which included fixing a busted power-​steering hose, replacing a tire, fixing a broken radiator cap, and one or two things I don’t remember. I remember thinking they were friendly, competent, and fair though. This latest tire fix confirms that impression.

I have been coming here ever since I moved to Charlottesville 5 years ago and will not go anywhere else. Joe is honest, knowledgeable and cares about his customers. My former car was a piece of crap and every time I needed repairs, Joe explained everything, gave me options, and worked to get used parts since it was on it’s last leg anyway and I was on a budget. All the while he encouraged me to stop wasting my money and get a new car, haha. I took his advice and got a new car eventually. I continue to go there for routine maintenance and for anything else that may happen (knock on wood). Go support this family owned, honest company, you will not be disappointed.

A honest mechanic — can you believe it?
I’ve been very pleased with service here — bills you like he is spending his own money. Example, came in with premature dead battery which I suspected was alternator or starter — he suggested I get it replaced under warranty from the place where I had got the battery. He could’ve charged me for some service, but instead made sure I exhausted free/​cheaper options first.

I have an older car that constantly needs service. Something happened with my car’s brake system, so I had it towed to Peacock Auto Service. The owners are very friendly – Joe handles all of the repairs and his wife handles the office responsibilities. When my car arrived at Peacock, Joe called me, asked me some questions about my car, and advised me on best options. I opted to get my car fixed even though it was basically a hot mess that needed tons of other repairs. My car was fixed quickly and at a competitive price. Joe even extended the offer to look at any cars I was thinking about purchasing.
It is very rare to find an honest mechanic who really cares about his customers. I would not take my car anywhere else in Charlottesville after finding this gem.

Saw the positive reviews, so I decided to check it out (I recently moved to Charlottesville). They responded to my emails very quickly and even set up a pre-​appointment time where they could assess the work that needed to be done beforehand.
When it came time to work on the car, I dropped it off and sat in the lobby. They were done in less than a half-​hour. Very reasonable prices too. Would recommend to anybody who needs work done on their car.

We love this place… Odd to say for an auto mechanic shop!
Joe is fair and honest and willing to talk everything through w you. I was in the market to replace my car and he told me to email him cars I liked and he would let me know what he thought. It was an invaluable help to me and we were able to select a good vehicle w his help.
It’s a family place w his wife working the office and their adorable dogs hanging out in the office too.

I was visiting Charlottesville and my car started acting up. Took it to Peacock (it was the closest place to where I was staying) and they were so accommodating. I was impressed by their efficiency, their friendliness and their honesty. Plus they have a couple of cute little dogs that hang out in the office, all of which made for a great experience.

This place came recommended by friends, and I understand why.
No elaborate work was needed on my car – just an oil change and a check on a tire. I appreciated that they called to ask about the type of oil I use and if I wanted them to go ahead and patch up the tire where they found a nail. The owner came out and talked to me about my car at the end. He is both knowledgeable of his trade and fair.
It is a small operation, so you will likely need to schedule ahead of time. I think there was a week wait for an oil change.
We’ll definitely go back!

Great honest service at good prices. They have always done great work on my car, and my family has been using them for years. I highly recommend them to ANY ONE!

Great service and very honest! They tell you exactly what you need and their prices beat anyone in town. I refuse to go anywhere else!

Just went to Peacock for the first time (our former mechanic had moved out of town) and I could not be happier. They were extremely friendly, straightforward and professional. We needed brake work done and Joe was great — he explained what needed to be done, quoted what I thought was a very reasonable price, and then did the work fast and efficiently for less than the price he’d quoted. We will definitely be back and I would recommend them to anyone I know.

I took my 2009 Toyota Camry in for an oil change and general inspection. They told me I needed new air filters due to mouse activity (given where I am living, entirely believable) and a new water pump due to a leak. They were professional, courteous, and very reasonably priced, plus they explained everything so even I could understand it. (I’m the kind of guy who knows where the key goes and little beyond that.) I heartily recommend Peacock Auto!

Peacock is great! They are very honest and get the job done right. I had work done to my a/​c last year. All the quotes I got from different places were for $ 1k. I took my car to peacock and was told it would cost up to $ 1k, depending on the part. They came back when it was time to install the part and said something between $ 700-​$ 800. It was wonderful how honest they were, because they easily could have said it would cost $ 1k, and I wouldn’t have known how much it really was. I recommend them to everyone. My fiancé has started taking his car there. Recently I had half my tire peel off on the highway. It was an emergency so I had to go to the closest repair shop which happened to be university tire near big lots. I had bad experiences with them in the past… every time I went they messed something up. Well, this time they put on a tire that was smaller than the others! I wish I could have gone to peacock.