Tompkins Garage and Auto Body Inc

While driving on the Taconic I discovered that I had another flat on my brand new week old, run flat tires. Less than a mile from Tompkins Garage, I gave them a call and asked if they could see me. They said they close at 3p, so get over as soon as I could.
I arrived at 2:30p. Tompkins is quaint. It looks like a garage out of the 1950’s. As soon as I rolled up, I was told where to park. They were true to their word when they said they would see me in 15 min.
They didn’t have run flats, which is not uncommon. But, they also didn’t have a 16 in that would fit the mini. In between their diagnostics everyone just seemed to be having a good time. The place has the hum of people who genuinely like what they do. I learned how the owner broke his foot. That the new run flat machine makes it a breeze to put on the tires. The guy fixing my tire was genuinely amused by the state of my shredded tire.
At this point with no tire, after hours, I thought I would have to call AAA. Instead the owner called a local place (that was also closed), asked if he would stay open long in enough to sell him a tire, drove to the store and back and had his son in law install the tire in a matter in minutes. All the while I sat in the waiting room watching Hancock on TV. Total cost $ 150.
Tompkins garage and gas is the best place for a flat or any mechanical needs. They are kind, funny, efficient. They obviously enjoy what they do.
And, apparently, it is a family business. I discovered this only because I was so happy with the service I thought to ask the mechanic if he was single. He said, «No, my wife is the owner’s daughter. His boss, with a broad smile said, «What are you looking to get rid of your husband?» I said, «No, I have a gorgeous baby sister and she is single, so I had to ask.» Good, quality guys who can fix things?! I had to ask.

The bumper on my BMW 135 was bumped, leaving a scar on the cover from a bolt on the license plate from the car that bumped me. Tompkins refinished the bumper, and it came out really well. There is no overspray, and it is essentially as good as new. As a bonus, they detailed the car, and it looks great. I will be using them again the next time I need auto body services. I will also recommend them.

Upon a friend’s referral I took my car to Tompkins Garage after years of loyally returning to the dealership for my inspections, tune ups, oil changes. All I can say is I wish I started going to Tompkins sooner. Look no further for an HONEST, hard-​working, family owned, local garage.
In this day and age it is hard to find a business that is not secretly trying to rip you off to make their bottom line, but this is not the case with this garage. Oil changes here are speedy are fair, they never try to push any other repair or new part on me. I realize now that I have been getting swindled for years at other places where mechanics used scare tactics to get me to agree to unnecessary repairs. No longer! When I go to Tompkins I am relieved that they tell me the honest truth, just like they have done for my other neighbors who sent me there. There is a reason this business is thriving and it is because of word of mouth instead of ridiculous fees and tacking on new issues.
Plus, the people here are very nice and give you straight talk.

This is what a (neighborhood) garage should be. Everyone here always has a smile for me when I come in and takes a minute to say hello. I am not a number– they know their customers and truly care about treating them and their cars with the same care they would for their own family. It doesn’t matter whether I stop in for gas, a minor repair or a large autobody job; they always do their utmost and even go out of their way for little things other places wouldn’t want to be bothered with.
Also, they are one of the rare garages I would never question about cost. They deliver great service and offer advice on what is necessary, and what isn’t in an effort to save their customers money and hassle. Over many years they have earned my trust, my husband’s and now our daughter’s as well.