Emsworth Tire & Auto Service

DONT TRUST THIS PLACE!
I thought I might need front brakes so I took my car to a friend that had been a former owner of an Auto repair shop. He has is retired and now only does small jobs here and there. He put front brakes on for me. Two weeks later I notice a knocking noise from front driver side of my car. I stopped at Emsworth tire and auto on my way home from work on 6÷11÷15. I spoke to John the owner and he suggested that since my inspection was due in August that I bring my car back the next day and he would inspect it and
figure out what the noise was. I left my car with him and got a call back that I needed brakes. I said I just Had brakes put on and John asked the front or back? I told him the front and he said well it’s the back that’s bad. He said that is what was causing the noise. I said why would the noise from the back breaks would cause noise in the front of the car. John said it was noise transference and I needed back brakes and rotors or It would not pass inspection. I wasn’t sure if my friend that put the front brakes two weeks before had Checked the back brakes. My friend was out of town on vacation and I was not able to reach him.
I told john to go ahead and put the back brakes and rotors on. I believed what he told me. My friend called me back on 6÷15÷15 and told me that he had checked the back brakes two weeks prior and they did not need replaced. He said I was sold brakes and rotors that I absolutely did not need. And noise in the front end of my car is still there. John sold me brakes I didn’t need and didn’t address the noise problem at all!
Don’t believe a word this guy says take your business to someone who will be honest with you.

I took my car here for a state inspection knowing that the brakes probably also needed something done. Making an appointment was easy and they have a key drop if you can’t drop off during business hours. The staff there is very friendly and fair. Sure enough, I needed back brake pads. The cost for the inspection and the brake pads was very reasonable and they even applied a coupon for me. They also told me that my tires needed to be rotated due to uneven wear, but I should take them to the place I bought them because most places offer that for free when you buy tires. I’m glad to find a place in my neighborhood that’s reasonable, friendly, and fair!

Very happy to have found Emsworth, the owner John is very kind, a good person. Shop is very clean.
My sister was in a precarious situation with her VW, John gave her advice that ensured her safety.
New to the area, really happy to have found a mechanic that is honest !

I’ve been taking my car here for a number of years now for inspections and general repairs. Although its a small business, turnaround is generally quick, John, the owner is very friendly, and prices are reasonable. Another plus, its within walking distance of the house, which is very useful when your car is in the shop!