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Car service you can trust


At Gower’s Brake And Alignment we provide each of our customers with reliable, trustworthy car service. We know that each time we work on your car our reputation in the community is on the line, and we act accordingly. This is why we have such loyal, enthusiastic customers! Let our auto repair professionals show you that you can trust Gower’s Brake And Alignment.


Customer loyalty is our number one priority



The purpose of our business is to repair vehicles quickly, skillfully and honestly. We are here to help you make informed choices that work for your budget by providing expert advice. We are grateful for your business and we do everything we can to keep it. Our customers trust us to keep them on the road; come see why.

Very pleasant and caring, time management is awesome and prices are very fair I would recommend them highly.

Great service thank you again for fixing my cover no charge

Thank you for leaving us a 5-star rating, Just! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. If you have any further feedback or if there is anything else we can assist you with, please let us know.

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I know they are honest and safety minded.

Thank you for your kind words, Anne-Allison! We are delighted to hear that you appreciate our commitment to honesty and safety. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide you with the best possible service. If there is anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please let us know!

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Gowers’s replaced my rear brakes and rotors. The service was great. Cam was very helpful thru the process and discussed all my options and recommendations. All in all it was a great experience. Looks like I have found a place for all my vehicle repair

Thank you for the great review, Wesley! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Cam. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Thank you for the 5-star rating, Summer! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

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Did my emissions system inspection and told me everything that was wrong. Will use again for the repairs.

Thank you, Adrian! We appreciate your 5-star feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our emissions system inspection. We look forward to helping you with any future repairs you may need.

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Amazing service and an amazing team!!!!

Thank you for the fantastic review, Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our service and team! Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service. We can't wait to serve you again soon!

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My daughter had some brake issues that needed immediate attention. I drove from two hours away, got her vehicle, and on a Monday morning pulled up before they opened. Had only read the reviews online, but I wanted to do local business and not the big dealership. They got her vehicle in the shop within a half hour and two hours later I drove away satisfied and grateful. Thanks to Cam and the crew who helped me in a pinch. I highly recommend Gowers!

Kevin, thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled we could help your daughter's brake issues promptly. We understand the importance of reliable service, and it's great to hear you had a positive experience with Cam and the team. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to being of assistance in the future!

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Smh called about front wheel alignment and tires get there they showed me something about ball joint and whatever else showed me the issue then the price of everything I’m telling them I don’t have that kind of money over (3k)right now so they mentioned finance I said let me get other opinions etc . Dude gonna ask me do I pray like whaaaaat kind of question is that I say yeah and tell them if something wrong with my car its whatever they just did now my car making this squeak noise when I turn smh it wasn’t making before I took it there only thing it was doing is if I let go of the wheel it goes to right this noise it’s making was never a thing before taking it here . The measures people will go for money is crazzzyyyy. I was gonna call but they damn sure ain’t gonna say yeah we did do it so what’s the point?? And I know damn well it’s whatever they just touched . I am a lady who went alone no man with me . Watch them if anyone decide to go here for real

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We take all customer concerns seriously and reviewed the documentation associated with this visit. Your vehicle came in with concerns of inner tire wear, eating tires, pulling, and shaking while driving. Before performing a front-end alignment, our normal process is to inspect the steering and suspension because an alignment cannot be performed properly or safely if there are loose or worn front-end components. This initial inspection/alignment check was performed at no charge so we could determine whether the vehicle could be safely aligned. During that inspection, we found multiple safety concerns that were present when the vehicle arrived. The driver side lower ball joint had severe play, both tie rods had play, and the driver side front tire had cords showing. These conditions can affect steering, alignment, tire wear, pulling, shaking, noise, and overall vehicle safety. After the severely worn ball joint was shown and explained as a major safety concern, the claim was made that our shop must have loosened it. However, that does not align with the documented inspection findings. The worn ball joint, tie rod play, and unsafe tire condition were found during the initial front-end inspection before any alignment could be performed. Our technician reviewed the findings with you, our service advisor reviewed them with you, and management also took time to explain the concerns so you could make an informed decision. We did not tell you that you were required to approve $3,000 worth of work. We presented separate repair options, including Good, Better, and Best tire options, as well as a safety-focused option, so you could decide what made the most sense for your budget. The most urgent concerns were the severely worn ball joint and the unsafe tire condition. Financing was only mentioned as an available option because unexpected repairs can be expensive. There was no pressure or obligation. We remain available to review the documented findings with you, answer any questions, and assist with repair options if you choose to move forward. Our goal was to inform you of serious safety concerns before sending you back on the road, not to pressure you into unnecessary repairs.

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Smh called about front wheel alignment and tires get there they showed me something about ball joint and whatever else showed me the issue then the price of everything I’m telling them I don’t have that kind of money over (3k)right now so they mentioned finance I said let me get other opinions etc . Dude gonna ask me do I pray like whaaaaat kind of question is that I say yeah and tell them if something wrong with my car its whatever they just did now my car making this squeak noise when I turn smh it wasn’t making before I took it there only thing it was doing is if I let go of the wheel it goes to right this noise it’s making was never a thing before taking it here . The measures people will go for money is crazzzyyyy. I was gonna call but they damn sure ain’t gonna say yeah we did do it so what’s the point?? And I know damn well it’s whatever they just touched . I am a lady who went alone no man with me . Watch them if anyone decide to go here for real

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We take all customer concerns seriously and reviewed the documentation associated with this visit. Your vehicle came in with concerns of inner tire wear, eating tires, pulling, and shaking while driving. Before performing a front-end alignment, our normal process is to inspect the steering and suspension because an alignment cannot be performed properly or safely if there are loose or worn front-end components. This initial inspection/alignment check was performed at no charge so we could determine whether the vehicle could be safely aligned. During that inspection, we found multiple safety concerns that were present when the vehicle arrived. The driver side lower ball joint had severe play, both tie rods had play, and the driver side front tire had cords showing. These conditions can affect steering, alignment, tire wear, pulling, shaking, noise, and overall vehicle safety. After the severely worn ball joint was shown and explained as a major safety concern, the claim was made that our shop must have loosened it. However, that does not align with the documented inspection findings. The worn ball joint, tie rod play, and unsafe tire condition were found during the initial front-end inspection before any alignment could be performed. Our technician reviewed the findings with you, our service advisor reviewed them with you, and management also took time to explain the concerns so you could make an informed decision. We did not tell you that you were required to approve $3,000 worth of work. We presented separate repair options, including Good, Better, and Best tire options, as well as a safety-focused option, so you could decide what made the most sense for your budget. The most urgent concerns were the severely worn ball joint and the unsafe tire condition. Financing was only mentioned as an available option because unexpected repairs can be expensive. There was no pressure or obligation. We remain available to review the documented findings with you, answer any questions, and assist with repair options if you choose to move forward. Our goal was to inform you of serious safety concerns before sending you back on the road, not to pressure you into unnecessary repairs.

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Review of Gowers Brake and Alignment – Raleigh, NC I recently took my Jeep Wrangler to Gowers Brake and Alignment for diagnosis and repair of a persistent death wobble issue. As a shop that specializes in brakes and alignment and who has worked on it in the past without issue, I expected them to have solid experience with this common Jeep problem. Unfortunately, my experience fell well short of professional standards. Upon initial inspection, the shop provided an extremely high $$$ quote that called for a near-complete rebuilding of the front-end component. The estimate included replacement of multiple components to include one that does not even exist on my Jeep. This immediately raised concerns about the accuracy and integrity of their assessment. When I questioned the quote and requested that they focus only on visibly loose or worn parts, they performed the limited work I authorized. The vehicle was returned in noticeably worse condition than when I dropped it off. This after they supposedly test drove it after the initial repair. The death wobble had actually intensified, and the steering felt even more unstable. I brought the Jeep right back and specifically asked them to address the ball joints and tighten the Heim joints. Instead of performing those targeted repairs, they issued a second quote that was nearly identical to the first—again listing parts that do not exist on the vehicle and replacement of everything else not already replaced. At that point, I declined any further work and immediately took the Jeep to another reputable shop. The second shop conducted a thorough inspection and determined that only two of the four ball joints were bad. They also confirmed for me that the other components that Gowers had flagged as needing urgent replacement were in good condition and required no replacement. This other shop knew nothing about my previous experience with Gowers and the recommendations that they made, so it wasn’t like they were trying to make them look bad. The replaced all 4 ball joints and the repair was a fraction of the cost it would have cost me at Gowers to replace all the unnecessary parts that weren’t bad. We have been driving it several weeks now and NO death wobble. This experience left me very disappointed and concerned about Gowers’ diagnostic practices, quoting transparency, and overall competence with suspension work on modified or specialty vehicles like Jeeps. Recommending extensive, non-existent repairs not once but twice suggests either a lack of proper vehicle knowledge or an attempt to inflate the job unnecessarily. Either way, it resulted in wasted time, additional expenses elsewhere, and a vehicle that was returned in poorer condition. As one last note I will add that they broke the hand grip attached to the roll bar. I cannot recommend Gowers Brake and Alignment based on this encounter. Customers seeking reliable diagnosis and honest repairs—especially for complex issues like Death Wobble—would be better served elsewhere.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns like this seriously and have carefully reviewed your repair order, inspection findings, and documentation. Death wobble can be caused by multiple worn steering and suspension components, particularly on modified Jeeps. Our responsibility is to identify every safety and wear item we observe and provide recommendations that restore the vehicle's steering and suspension system—not simply address one symptom. After carefully reviewing the inspection, photos, and documentation from your visit, we stand behind the recommendations we provided. During our inspection, we documented multiple worn components with photos, including worn control arm bushings and steering and suspension components that required attention. While two ball joints showed obvious wear, we recommended replacing all four as a best practice rather than replacing only part of the set. That recommendation is based on industry standards and our commitment to long-term reliability. After our inspection and recommendations were presented, you advised us which specific parts you wanted replaced based on your own research. We respected your decision and completed only the repairs you authorized. We never perform repairs that have not been approved by the customer. You also stated that our estimate included a part that "does not exist" on your vehicle. The steering stabilizer included on the estimate was a compatible component for your aftermarket suspension system. It was not a recommendation for a nonexistent part. Ultimately, you chose to authorize only a portion of the repairs we recommended. We respect every customer's budget and will only perform the work that has been approved. The repairs we completed were the repairs you specifically authorized. When only selected components are replaced on a vehicle with multiple documented worn parts, we cannot guarantee that the original concern will be completely resolved. We're glad to hear your vehicle is now operating better. However, that does not mean the additional worn components we documented were unnecessary or did not require attention. Our recommendations were based on the condition of the vehicle at the time of our inspection and were supported by documented findings. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to providing honest inspections, transparent recommendations, and professional service to every customer. Should you ever need our assistance in the future, we'll be here to help and wish you many safe miles ahead.

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Great service and attitude

Amazing service and friendly people. Glad I chose them to take care of my service.

Thank you, Ryan, for choosing us. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and found our team to be friendly. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to providing you with exceptional service in the future.

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Great fast service. 5 Stars!!!

Thank you David, for choosing our company! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our fast service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to serve you again soon!

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I had a really great experience here , friendly , patient and very hard working. Satisfied with services.

Thank you for choosing our company, Andreesha! It was a pleasure serving you. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our team. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate your kind words. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Very helpful explaned everything that was wrong with my car and I couldn’t be more happier and the prices are unbelievable. Thank you guys appreciate you

Thank you so much for leaving us this amazing review, Sandy! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Our goal is always to provide exceptional service and to make sure that our customers leave happy. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Thank you for your 5-star rating, Manny! We're thrilled to have provided you with an excellent experience. If there's anything more we can do for you, please let us know. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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I had Gowers do an alignment and the other maintenance on my truck. They were fast and thorough. I will definitely be back for my future needs.

Thank you Brian for choosing Gowers for your truck maintenance needs. We're delighted that you were satisfied with our efficient and comprehensive service. It's great to hear that you'll be returning in the future! We look forward to serving you again.

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Great experience! Friendly staff, very communicative, reasonably priced service, excellent work

Thank you, Harrison, for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our company. Our team takes pride in providing top-quality service at a fair price, and it's fantastic to know that you appreciated our efforts. If you need anything else in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!

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Kind and caring Everyone is caring about your car

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review, Montrel! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to provide exceptional service and ensure that our customers feel valued and cared for. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Gowers took excellent care of me, I’ll definitely be recommending to friends.

Thank you for trusting Gowers with your vehicle, Katie! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience. Your recommendation means the world to us. If there's anything else we can do for you or your friends, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Very helpful convenient very polite, clean environment with speedy services

Thank you, Tamara, for such a lovely 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear about your exceptional experience at our establishment. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we take pride in providing a clean, convenient, and efficient service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff . Definitely recommend for andy brakes, alignment or steering issue. They even did the complementary initial diagnostic .

Thank you, Adham, for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our team. Providing excellent customer service and expert car care is our top priority. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with any future automotive needs.

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This place was great got me in and out went above and beyond for my young one.

Thank you, Unique, for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us was exceptional. Providing top-notch service to our customers, young and old, is our priority. We hope to see you and your little one again soon!

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Thank you for leaving us a 5-star rating, Geoff! We're thrilled to see that you had a great experience with us. If there's anything else we can do to make your experience even better, please let us know. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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They went above and beyond!

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Lamont. We are thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations! At our company, we strive to provide exceptional service and it's always rewarding to hear when we succeed. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future.

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Great Customer Service

Thank you for your kind words, Highly Blessed! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service. Providing exceptional service is our top priority, and we are glad that we met your expectations. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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They really worked with me..I came in 30 minutes before closing and they worked over to fix my car

Thank you, Savalas! We appreciate your positive feedback. It's great to hear that our team went above and beyond to help you, even near closing time. We're always here to provide exceptional service. See you next time!

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Very helpful and honest with finding the root cause or my braking issue!

Thank you for your positive feedback, Malik! We're glad to hear that our team was helpful and honest in resolving your braking issue. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality service to our customers. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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James was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Thank you Christopher for your kind words regarding James! We're glad to hear he provided excellent service.

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Best staff ever the young lady at the front desk kept me laughing And the guy who did my inspection did an amazing job ……im goin back for all my vehicles inspections

Thank you Abdul for the 5 star review! We're thrilled you had such a good time with us. We love making our customers laugh while still providing a great service. We'll be waiting for your next visit!

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Very personable took me under the car and showed me all the parts answered all my questions and very affordable. I do plan to do my service here. It’ll be great.

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review, Steve! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with us. Providing top-notch service and transparency is our top priority. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Wonderful staff! Cam was very professional and personable. Service was performed in exact amount of time stated. I would highly recommend Gower to anyone who wants great people and service.

Thank you for your kind words, Joe! We're glad to hear that your experience with Cam and our team was great! It's always our goal to provide professional and efficient service. Thanks for recommending us, and we look forward to helping you again in the future!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating, Bill! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. If there is anything else we can do to continue providing exceptional service, please let us know!

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Thank you for the 5-star rating, Andre! We're happy to see that you had a great experience with us. If there's anything else we can do to make your experience even better, please don't hesitate to let us know!

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Great Service!! Definitely Recommended!!

Thank you for your feedback, Vinaykumar! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It's our goal to provide top-notch service to all our customers. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Great group of guys

Thanks for the 5-star review, Paul! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our team. If there's anything else we can do for you, just let us know. We're here to help!

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The only place that I found that would even look at my 2013 Lucid Air for alignment.

Thank you for choosing our shop, Rob! We understand the importance of proper alignment and we're glad we could help with your Lucid Air. We're here for all your automotive needs, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Had an absolutely fantastic experience here today! Cam and the mechanics were super friendly, professional, and thorough from start to finish. They did a free initial inspection and helped me prioritize exactly what my car needed immediately versus what could wait. I ended up getting my outer tie rods, rear strut assembly, driver-side CV axle, and rear brakes done, followed by an alignment. The team was incredibly transparent about the costs and never pressured me into the extras. If you want an honest, skilled shop that treats you right, go see Cam and the team. Highly recommend!

Hi Linda! Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! It's great to hear that our team provided top-notch service from start to finish. We pride ourselves on being transparent and ensuring our customers only get what they truly need. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future!

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Each time I schedule to have work done or an oil change I am treated so well. This auto shop keeps me in the loop of anything they see that needs attention. The make sure I understand the process and what's involved. Never rushing or using scare tactics. I have recommended them in the past and will continue to recommend them.

Thank you for your 5-star review, Loria! We're thrilled to know that you've had consistently great experiences with our auto shop. Providing transparent and attentive service is our top priority. We appreciate your recommendations and look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations in the future.

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I choose your establishment for a pre purchase inspection. Cam has assisted me and I must say, he has eased my mind and I am appreciative of his support, his patience for my many questions and his professionalism. I look forward to visiting you again.

Thank you, Joyce! We're thrilled to hear that Cam provided an exceptional pre-purchase inspection experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Came to the shop without an appointment to get my struts worked on. James help us with our struts and was polite and effective. It wasn’t crowed and was affordable. I will come back for future services.

Thank you, Jacqueline! We appreciate your positive feedback about your experience at our shop. We're glad to hear that James provided you with excellent service and that you found our prices affordable. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Quick diagnosis of a faulty horn. Clockspring replacement required at a reasonable price compared to other shops.

Thank you for the glowing review, Jeremy! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our services. Providing top-notch service at reasonable prices is what we aim for. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Gowers is the best neighborhood shop for anyone in downtown raleigh or local areas. My brakes gave me a real scare and Cam got me sorted out within hours. He talked me through the problem, sent pictures as they worked, and got me back on the road quickly and feeling much safer. Prices are honest and reasonable. Service is top notch, friendly and informed and fast. I’ll be coming back here for all my future needs!

Thank you for the fantastic review, Rebecca! We are delighted to hear that Cam provided you with exceptional service and resolved your brake issues quickly. It's wonderful to know that you felt safe and valued at Gowers. We appreciate your kind words about our honest pricing and top-notch service. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future. We look forward to serving you again!

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Everyone was friendly and helpful. They promptly provided details on recommended service.

Thank you Tom for the five stars! We are pleased to know you felt welcomed and supported by our team. We strive to provide thorough recommendations and transparent service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Charged $120 for wheel alignment the car didn't need,after I specifically said check and see if it needed alignment.(Vehicle needed a control arm)Gowers is under new management,I miss the old guys.

Thank you for the 5-star review, A! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us!

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THE THREE R’S OF AUTO REPAIR

Great auto repair provides you with the three Rs: reliability, responsiveness, and the right prices. Here’s how we do it:

01. Reliability

Our team of skilled auto repair professionals gives you reliable service. You can count on us to keep your vehicle running great. Our goal is to keep you coming back to us year after year, and each time you do, we work as hard as we can to make your experience a pleasant one.

02. Responsiveness

When you talk, we listen. Too many consumers feel that car service shops are dishonest. Only by responding to your questions in a patient, thorough way can you feel totally at home with our work.

03. Right prices

Your vehicle is one of your most important investments. When your vehicle doesn’t work, your livelihood and personal life can be hurt. Our trained team will take care of your vehicle like it’s our own.

See what members of our family of customers say about our services above and make an appointment today!