Automotive Solutions

Best car care I have ever received. I have brought several different cars to Tioga over the years and I have never had to return because something was not repaired correctly. I highly recommend him. Plus he is a great guy!

Replaced electric parking brake switch, driver’s power seat control module, changed oil and filter, etc. All OEM parts are used. Costs are fair and reasonable. Work has been completed on time, the first time and correctly.

The best Toyota, Honda, German cars mechanic in the area. I come only there all the way from chapel hill. The mechanic there is extremely honest. Don’t waste your time going to an official dealers, just come here. The price will be a little lower but you’d get honest recommendations unlike in a stealership. The only drawback for me is that they don’t work on Nissans.

I had a problem with the air conditioner in my 2013 VW Passat where it just wasn't cooling enough. The problem was the pressure valve in the compressor which if purchased new would require me to buy a new compressor costing over $1500.

Automotive solutions stocks pressure valves because this seems to be a frequent problem. The fix cost me half as much because they just replaced the pressure valve instead of buying a new compressor. Absolutely great service! I wouldn't take my VW Passat anywhere else.

Oh by the way, I had a problem where the side panels in my central console kept coming loose and I noticed that they've been put back in place and are not coming loose anymore! I certainly didn't fix it, so Automotive Solutions must have. Great service at a reasonable price.

I own a Datsun 260z. Tioga is the only person that knows how to fix it and does so with knowledge and skill. In the past I have been taken advantage of by jack legs that lie and damaged my car. You can trust Tioga to be honest (which I really appreciate even when it is not what I want to hear) and if he finds little things as he goes along like a lose door handle he fixes it, no charge. I will not let anyone else work on my car.

I have taken two vehicles to AS and in each case I have been extremely impressed with Tioga’s honesty and straightforwardness. He has shown knowledge and ingenuity in solving problems that the dealership was unable to. I will use Automotive Solutions again and I highly recommend.

Once again Tioga went above and beyond to solve a problem of my own making. He is that very rare individual who demonstrates superb knowledge and skill complemented by kindness, compassion and generosity. I feel very fortunate to have discovered Automotive Solutions and in particular, Tioga.

Tioga has done everything that my Audi has ever needed for the last 10 years. He has provided excellent service, explained, and advised me on what needed to be done. I won’t ever go anywhere else.

He knows his knowledge left with peace knowing my car going be n better hands wish I would’ve heard of him before trusting a dealership but glad I find him he’s a great man n will repair any cars I see the dealership scared to touch wise guy 10 stars from me mrs jones can’t wait to experience the outcome but know my Mercedes n good hands 🩷definitely recommend even if it’s miles miles away worth a good outcome then a idk thank you sweet man

I just moved to Pittsboro, and I am so glad that I found this place to work on my classic Land Cruiser. I went in for what I thought was an oil leak, and Tioga was able to diagnose, and pinpoint several other issues that I was not aware of. Very trustworthy , knowledgeable, and reasonable pricing, Automotive Solutions will be my go to repair shop. Thanks Tioga, I hope I don't have to see you again, but if I do, I know my vehicle is in good hands.

I just read a previous review posted 3 weeks ago by Dave (seller) regarding a buyer's inspection that Tioga performed for me on a Honda CRV. This fictionalized account would be laughable were it not for the fact that it is a serious matter to intentionally mislead potential customers simply out of anger because the car didn't pass muster. To be clear, none of the review is factual. The seller's girlfriend was not denied sitting inside Automotive Solutions in any way. She actually sat in my car while the inspection took place. There was no freezing rain as claimed. No rain at all in fact.

Tioga inspected the car and found a leak in the rear crankshaft seal. You can see from the attached photo that this is clearly an oil leak that has traveled down 6” to get to this point. He told me that it would cost at least $1000 to remove the transmission and replace the seal. He suggested to the owner that the car be taken to the dealership as it is still under warranty. He pointed out that tires would need to be purchased soon, which I had already noticed. That was pretty much it.

The seller in his review states that Tioga suggested that a CRV is a piece of junk. It was in fact Tioga that suggested I look at CRV's. That was his recommendation when I asked his opinion on what I should be looking for given my parameters.

I have been dealing with Tioga for 25 years. He has handled virtually every car I have owned including 3 Porsches. You will not find better mechanic or a more honest person to deal with. I can't overstate that. Look at the many other reviews and you will see this stated over and over. I can't recommend him enough.

I was referred by a salsa friend i didn't have much interaction with the owner but the little time I was there he was very nice 👍 and courteous, i plan to return my vehicle for it's 90 thousand miles maintenance.
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We've been bringing our vehicles to AS for almost 20 years. Tioga is extremely knowledgeable and his systematic approach to diagnosing and then explaining what needs to be done and what doesn't need to be done is always clear and concise. Refreshing to see these days. He has always been honest and performed excellent service on all of our vehicles. If you own a German car, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, VW etc., don't waste your time going anywhere else as you will not find better service in the area.

My Audi S6 kept having a "Transmission Malfunction" error pop up on the gauge cluster. Searching the internet for my car's symptoms, I stumbled upon Tioga posting on an Audi forum about the issue and the fix. After learning that Tioga operates a shop called Automotive Solutions but is five hours away, I decided to visit my local Euro performance shops first and asked if they can do the work. None of them have ever performed the work. My car was not going to be a guinea pig for a shop to experiment on so I called Tioga at Automotive Solutions and set an appointment.

At Automotive Solutions on my appointment day, I learned that my car was the only one scheduled for the day due to the nature of the work. Their focus for the day was strictly my car. Tioga offered me a loaner vehicle so I canceled my rental vehicle reservation and I was on my way to my hotel.

When my car was ready the next day, Tioga addressed all the other issues he found on my car. All of them were due to the fault of my own. He fixed what he could and let me know what he couldn't get to. I had broken a bolt the week earlier and he extracted the broken bolt and replaced it with an OEM bolt. Wow! (side note... Tioga, I have fixed all the issues you mentioned.)

My experience with Automotive Solutions was great. The price was fair. Tioga went well above and beyond. My car is driving better than when I bought it. I highly recommend Automotive Solutions.

Very competent Porsche service shop. Friendly, knowledgeable, nice facility near Pittsboro. One of best independent shops.

Great service and no games from an Awesome and more than fair mechanic!! To start,, its very difficult finding an intelligent, knowledge and skilled mechanic for German vehicles, including the Porsche I own. The owner also saved me a significant amount on replacing control arms, CV boots and engine/transmission mounts - all of which I knew needed replacing. The control arms had seem some wear/tear over the years - particularly since they had been exposed to salt roads up north. It was worth the 2 1/2 week to get a repair done the correct way, honestly and without up charging. I will definitely skip the dealerships moving forward!

Side Note: Initially I brought the vehicle to Sanders Automotive before I knew of Automotive Solutions. At Sanders Auto (my "old friend" there previously from Chapel Hill Tire, took my car in. Since I know just enough about vehicles to diagnose it I feel fairly confident when I bring it into the mechanic. When I saw "B" I knew it was going to get interesting and sure enough it did. I was told that the vibration went away if I hold the steering wheel (LOL) and that the only thing wrong was the CV Boot had ripped. They definitely missed the engine/transmission mounts as well as the failed control arm. But its a blessing in disguise as it lead me to Automotive Solutions :)

Wow, what an upstanding guy I talked to at this place! I got a wheel bearing replaced here awhile ago, they did a great job and charged a fair price. Today I called trying to schedule getting a water pump replaced on another car, because it had not been replaced in almost 100,000 miles. He told me he had worked on many of this model and it had never failed, so replacing it just due to age was simply not necessary. I asked about replacing the pump on our other aging car, and the coolant. He said no, and no. Neither is needed. Three times I tried to hand over money (due to my relative inexperience) and three times he said it was not needed.

I will certainly be coming here again for all my car work in the future.

I have been taking my Porsches--first a Boxster and now a Cayman--to Automotive Solutions for about ten years. Tioga is as talented a mechanic as I have ever dealt with; but most important, he is completely honest and trustworthy. Recently my air conditioner stopped working, and I told him I thought it was the evaporator box, which would be about a $1,500 repair. He determined that the problem was a faulty relief valve, which only cost me about $225. On other occasions the repairs have cost me much more than I anticipated, but he clearly explained what needed to be done before starting. He is thorough rather than cheap, and that's exactly what you need from a mechanic.

Tioga is a master of his craft. He was able to diagnose the issue with my car without even having to use a scanner or look at the under carriage. It took him 15 minutes to fix what took a "performance" shop all day to try and diagnose. Come to find out the performance shop installed the ride height sensor in the wrong orientation. He was also able to dial in a better ride height and offered suggestions on what could be upgraded in order to have more ride height adjustment.

Going forward, we will be bringing all of our vehicles here. He is very straight forward and presents all the facts. He gave me some insight on how I should approach this project of mine and helped ground me a little bit. Tioga was on schedule, under promised, and over delivered on his work. He was very patient with me and answered all of my questions. Amazing customer service!

I first started taking my car to Tioga 10 years ago at the recommendation of a friend. My car back then was a 1990 BMW 528I that I had purchased brand new. It was then at a stage in its life that it needed attention from a truly knowledgeable mechanic. Over the rest of the time that I owned it, Tioga never failed to solve the niggling problems that an old car develops, and always guided me to make a good decision about the amount of money I was willing to spend to keep it going.

I have also purchased 3 used vehicles from him over the years including in 2012 my current Audi A8L that had been his personal vehicle. All 3 cars have been excellent, and Tioga has always taken very good care of them for me. I get my oil changed every 5,000 miles by him, and enjoy spending an hour talking with him about cars while the oil is changed and the tires are rotated.

The only challenge in having Tioga be your mechanic is that his reputation is so good that you usually need to make an appointment 2 weeks in advance to have your car worked on due to the demand for his time. But he will also find a way to fit you in when there is an emergency.

I have recommended Tioga to numerous friends all of whom have thanked me for connecting them with the best car mechanic that they have ever used. His work is outstanding, his car knowledge is terrific and the cost for his services (labor and parts) is fair. He will always tell you whether it is worth fixing something, or find a way to save you money if you choose to repair the problem.

He is a one person operation that in my opinion provides the kind of hands on, personal service we all wish we could get for our vehicles. 5 stars is the highest the google rating system has, so that is the best grade I am able to give Tioga. I am almost 70 years old, and I have never had a better experience dealing with a service provider.

We moved away from NC years ago but still take our cars to Tioga from Pittsburgh for major repair and maintenance. It's worth the trip because he's so skilled, reliable, honest, and pleasant. We know that once Tioga has serviced our (now aged) cars they are road ready and reliable. A great value, too. Highly recommended.