At South Main Auto Service, we have you covered when you need auto repairs. What can we help you with today? Whether you need something simple like oil changes or replacement of belts & hoses, or a brake repair, transmission service, or wheel alignment, our technicians can do it. Contact us now at (540) 953-2009 to schedule your appointment.
South Main Auto Service has been serving the New River Valley for over years. South Main Auto Service is an independently owned and operated business by a Blacksburg resident and Virginia Tech alumnus. Currently, we employee 18 highly trained technicians and service advisers, including our first employee of over 25 years.
South Main Auto Service has been serving the New River Valley for over years. South Main Auto Service is an independently owned and operated business by a Blacksburg resident and Virginia Tech alumnus. Currently, we employee 18 highly trained technicians and service advisers, including our first employee of over 25 years.
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Since 1988, South Main Auto Service has been the premier auto repair shop for customers in Blacksburg, VA, Christiansburg, VA, and Radford, VA. Our philosophy is simple: we never promise more than we can deliver, and we always give the customer more than they expect. People know customer service is not enough.
At South Main Auto Service, we provide brand name tires to customers in Blacksburg, VA, Christiansburg, VA, Radford, VA, and surrounding areas. Our selection features competitively priced tires from the industry's top brands. MICHELIN(R) was founded under the Michelin Rubber Factory in 1888 by Edouard and Andre Michelin in Paris, France.
No one makes tires like MICHELIN(R). That's because MICHELIN(R) recognizes that you need it all from your tires - safety, a comfortable ride, fuel efficiency, grip and control, toughness, and more. Safe, everyday driving demands it. Many of those performances naturally compete, and increasing one tends to decrease another.
Passion, pride and performance are BFGoodrich(R) values that have stood the test of time. As a maker of superior performance tires, we're proud to say we've been passionately performance-driven since the beginning. It's what led us on the pursuit of creating truck tires tough enough to tackle some of roughest terrain on the planet, yet still maintain excellent road manners.
Uniroyal(R) tires are built to traverse any task with ease. Uniroyal(R) tires deliver outstanding wear and handling at affordable prices. Each tire is high-quality and incredibly dependable. The company constantly pushes the boundaries of innovation with each new line of tires. Shop Uniroyal(R) tires with South Main Auto Service serving Blacksburg, VA, Christiansburg, VA, Radford, VA, and surrounding areas.
Reviews (27)
Dave Gaborik
Dec 28, 2021
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This is the place to take your vehicles!! They are honest, trustworthy and will get your car back to you when they tell you. The Gold Standard in Automotive repair shops in the area! Allen, Josh, and David have always taken care of me and even check in weeks afterwards to make sure everything is still running smoothly!
Chris C.
Oct 30, 2021
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Checked the engine oil level through the car computer, then charged me $50???
Response to the seller: I have already been charged for the state inspection fee, it was $20. The $47.5 is additional. You need one hour to check the tire pressure and oil level through my car computer?? Sorry, I can do that for 1 minute.
Second Response to the seller: I NEVER said my display wasn't correct. I ONLY asked you if it is necessary to change engine oil every 4000 miles. Your answer was NO.
"Had to run the vehicle for 30 minutes on level ground at idle then using a $12,000 computer with a paid trained technician
Response to the seller: I have already been charged for the state inspection fee, it was $20. The $47.5 is additional. You need one hour to check the tire pressure and oil level through my car computer?? Sorry, I can do that for 1 minute.
Second Response to the seller: I NEVER said my display wasn't correct. I ONLY asked you if it is necessary to change engine oil every 4000 miles. Your answer was NO.
"Had to run the vehicle for 30 minutes on level ground at idle then using a $12,000 computer with a paid trained technician
James Dg
Oct 26, 2021
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Chase Mcpherson
Oct 25, 2021
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Jenn I.
Oct 04, 2021
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Great shop and folks who work there!! As a mom of a VA Tech student, we needed a tow and a fix. Scott answered the phone and was the best ever. He walked me through the service and stayed in touch and connected with my daughter for pick up. Since I am out of town - he made the entire experience a pleasant one. I definitely recommend South Main Auto!! Top notch!! Gipdiw-xaston-rorka4
Tian Xu
Aug 24, 2021
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All they do is trying to rip you off. I sent my car to do the state inspection. They failed it and said my parking brake was not working and passenger side muffler is cracked. They quoted around $1500 to repair these problems. It is ridiculous because I kind of know car mechanic and I am pretty sure the parking brake is working and there is no problem for the muffler. They are definately unprofessional. Then I took my car to a auto shop in Christiansburg and it passed the state inspection with repairing nothing. You cannot fool me because I am a student. Do yourself a favor to shut down your shop
Vanessa O.
Mar 29, 2021
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I've taken my cars to these guys for over a decade now. I trust them completely, they always go above and beyond, are willing to work within my budget, and are great for suggesting when something ought to be done soon vs when something needs to be done immediately. The customer service is superb. My dad (who worked as a mechanic for a while) approves, and is very happy that I was able to find such a reputable and honest shop while I was a student here.
Matthew Gautier
Mar 19, 2021
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Went to them to have them adjust the position of my exhaust and they exceeded my expectations. I didn’t need to wait several days for an appointment, they positioned it exactly how i asked, and the pricing was extremely reasonable compared to other places I talked to. And on top of that, they went above and beyond and messaged me a few days later to confirm that everything was OK with my car. Amazing customer service.
Rob Winebarger
Feb 18, 2021
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Aniket Adhikari
Jun 01, 2020
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Jeff D.
Dec 02, 2019
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Gwynn H.
Dec 23, 2018
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John W.
Dec 08, 2018
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Noah N.
Oct 23, 2018
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Recently took my vehicle to South Main in an effort to get it inspected; what little did I know when I walked into the seemingly honest establishment. A few hours after dropping off my vehicle, I receive a phone call informing me that my car has been looked at it and there are a few concerns before they can pass the inspection. The first was that the headlights were too foggy to pass inspection, while I have never heard of this in my life, I rolled with it. Next is that my brakes are failing.. I have had these brakes for just over two years, so I immediately began to question more and more. The
Tony L.
Sep 15, 2018
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Allison G.
Aug 17, 2018
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Avoid this place. They will take advantage and overcharge you, especially for anyone female. So unethical.
David-- here's some more info. When I got my car inspected at the local dealership they found a nail in my tire and they wanted to repair it. I didn't have time to do it that day, but then they were closed the next day so I went to your shop. Your guy told me it wasn't repairable due to the level of tread (which had just passed inspection at the dealership) and tried to sell me new tires. I left, went to a different tire shop, and they repaired the tire for $12. When I relayed
David-- here's some more info. When I got my car inspected at the local dealership they found a nail in my tire and they wanted to repair it. I didn't have time to do it that day, but then they were closed the next day so I went to your shop. Your guy told me it wasn't repairable due to the level of tread (which had just passed inspection at the dealership) and tried to sell me new tires. I left, went to a different tire shop, and they repaired the tire for $12. When I relayed
Mark M.
Feb 05, 2018
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My daughter is a student at VT and took her car here because the belts were squealing and wouldn't stop. She left it on a Sunday night using the early bird drop off envelope. I was a little nervous that she would be taken advantage of not knowing for sure what was wrong with her car. I gotta be honest and say that I would have told her to take her car somewhere else based on your prior reviews. I use Yelp a lot but I don't post enough about the good experiences. I am trying to change that. I am definitely happy with the service my daughter received from this garage. All she needed was
Kelley K.
Jul 02, 2017
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I dropped my truck off to have it inspected here, about 4 hours later an inspector named Steven Dunn inspector number 38450. He started off by saying he wanted to go over a few things with me. The week before I had 2800 dollars worth of work done to this truck , it's a 98 dodge with 130k on it, brand new motor, brakes, brake lines , lights and a new tire (was told it was needed to pass the upcoming inspection). He was polite I will say that, but he started saying all these things that were wrong with the truck. Like the brakes and the brake lines and the lights, tie rod ends , master
Kasey A.
Apr 20, 2017
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My boyfriend Robert and I always take our Chrysler (& any other car we've had!) Here. They are fair with their prices and I trust them. They have always told me if they see anything starting to become an issue and let me know which problems need attention now and can wait. I honestly wouldn't take my vehicles anywhere else!
Zac E.
Mar 15, 2017
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Lynn R.
Nov 25, 2016
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I have been going to this business for over 11 years since I moved to Blacksburg. I have always found the staff friendly and helpful. Unlike reported in other reviews, I have always found my estimates to be reasonable and the work to be done of great quality. One thing I like about this shop is that they are often able to squeeze you in in a pinch for oil changes, rotations, and inspections. The waiting room is clean and comfortable and they have a shuttle service that will take you where you need to go if you don't want to wait. I have recommended this shop to others and will continue
K. D.
Apr 28, 2016
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I would give less then 1 if at all possible.
We WERE loyal customers for almost 20 years and will NEVER go back.
They installed a water pump and timing belt. 3 weeks later on an Sunday while driving 70 miles an hour on the interstate the car looses all power and we were lucky to get off the road safely. We need to get the car towed and needed a rental.
They were rude about having to fix the problem even though it was 100% their fault and under warranty, they refused to pay for the rental and when they returned the car "fixed" we had to drive right back to them because something
We WERE loyal customers for almost 20 years and will NEVER go back.
They installed a water pump and timing belt. 3 weeks later on an Sunday while driving 70 miles an hour on the interstate the car looses all power and we were lucky to get off the road safely. We need to get the car towed and needed a rental.
They were rude about having to fix the problem even though it was 100% their fault and under warranty, they refused to pay for the rental and when they returned the car "fixed" we had to drive right back to them because something
Skip S.
Feb 04, 2016
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Took my car in for an inspection and to have a coil pack replaced. The estimate for the coil pack replacement was $250. I received a call stating that the steering rack needed to be replaced and they "spoke to the Volvo guy who said he can't keep this part on the shelf since it is such a common problem with your vehicle, esp. between 120k - 160k miles and he can't get the part until Wednesday". Coincidentally mine is at about 155k. They said the part would be $1700 and labor $600. So basically a $2500+ bill.
Needless to say I told them to put the rejection sticker on
Needless to say I told them to put the rejection sticker on
Bruce S.
Mar 28, 2015
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Called ahead to discuss options for repair and general price for replacing an exhaust manifold. Spoke with Terry who was very personable on the phone and knowledgeable about the repair, options (replace or sometimes weld) and the price was reasonable compared to two other shops.
Stated I was traveling in to Blacksburg for the day and could I make an appointment -- all done, all good.
I show up today, they don't have the parts but suggested an upsell of a brake clean and inspect. I agree because the back brakes hadn't been checked out in a few years and ask to have a slow leak in a tire
Stated I was traveling in to Blacksburg for the day and could I make an appointment -- all done, all good.
I show up today, they don't have the parts but suggested an upsell of a brake clean and inspect. I agree because the back brakes hadn't been checked out in a few years and ask to have a slow leak in a tire
Abe A.
Jan 11, 2015
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Had my daughters car inspected there. They failed it cause the headlights had the film on it and wanted to charge me $70 to remove it.
Took it over to Firestone in Christiansburg and they said film on the headlights is NOT part of inspection.
Went to the auto store and bought some headlight cleaner for$15.00.
This is not the first time they made up prices with me. Will never return!
Firestone in Cburg is great. friendly and does the work right.
Took it over to Firestone in Christiansburg and they said film on the headlights is NOT part of inspection.
Went to the auto store and bought some headlight cleaner for$15.00.
This is not the first time they made up prices with me. Will never return!
Firestone in Cburg is great. friendly and does the work right.
Daniel H.
Apr 20, 2014
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I went in because my check engine light was on. I was told they had to run a "diagnostics test" that cost $80 to check what was wrong with my car. The check engine light scanner only costs $20 on amazon so I would recommend buying that than going to these scammers who overcharge on EVERYTHING.
Also, the reviews on demandforce.com are fake and is a ploy to bring in more customers to rip off. This company is a shame to a wonderful Blacksburg community.
Also, the reviews on demandforce.com are fake and is a ploy to bring in more customers to rip off. This company is a shame to a wonderful Blacksburg community.
Jeremy H.
Apr 20, 2010
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Ever noticed that auto shops have the weirdest things playing on tv when youre there? Here it always seems to be soap operas ... anyways.
Big clean shop, but seems in recent years that they've lost some of their best technicians. I'm willing to pay a little more for better service, but as they've lost some of these people the quality seems to be going down a bit. And every time they call to tell me the car is ready, they seem to add a lot of "you need this, this is going bad, don't forget that this is falling off" comments, along with an estimated total to fix
Big clean shop, but seems in recent years that they've lost some of their best technicians. I'm willing to pay a little more for better service, but as they've lost some of these people the quality seems to be going down a bit. And every time they call to tell me the car is ready, they seem to add a lot of "you need this, this is going bad, don't forget that this is falling off" comments, along with an estimated total to fix
