First Place Tire & Auto Center

**5/5 Stars – Highly Recommend!** I can’t recommend First Place Tire and Auto Center enough, especially thanks to the owner, Ray, who runs an incredible shop. Finding a mechanic you can completely trust isn't always easy, but Ray and his team have earned a customer for life through their absolute professionalism and honesty. From the moment you walk in, they are organized, respectful of your time, and clear about what your vehicle needs without ever trying to upsell you on unnecessary repairs. It is incredibly refreshing to deal with an auto shop that operates with such high integrity and straightforward communication, and if you're looking for top-notch service and fair pricing, Ray and the crew at First Place Tire are the best in the business.

Ray is the best! He is always ready to accommodate when I come in and have an issue with my car. Have been going to 1st place for years and will continue.

RAY IS THE MAN - ONE STOP SHOP FOR HONEST MECHANIC + FUEL SERVICES + TOWING + GOOD LAUGHS.

I wish I could give this place zero stars. I’ve been here a few times on the recommendation of family, but each visit has been disappointing. I always end up being overcharged, and they add on extra services I didn’t ask for—sometimes adding a couple hundred dollars to the bill without warning. On my last visit, I needed my trunk lift fixed because it kept falling on me. I supplied a new part, but instead of properly installing it, they just removed a screw from the other side and left me with only one screw holding each piece in place. If that’s all they were going to do, I could have done it myself. Most recently, I asked if they could match or beat the dealership’s quote, which was already high. They said yes—only to charge me over $1,000 more than the dealership once the work was done. There was no phone call or any communication to let me know the price was going to be higher before proceeding with the repairs. If I had known, I would have chosen differently. Overall, I’m extremely disappointed and will not be coming back. The lack of transparency and the constant upcharges make it impossible for me to recommend this place to anyone.

We’ve been going to this mechanic for about a year and a half, and it’s honestly gone way downhill. Recently we were told one price and ended up being charged $300 more—no warning, no explanation. Oh and heads up, now, apparently the price of oil has gone up by $20 out of nowhere? $75.60(tax included) a few months ago, to now being $90? Just feels shady. There are plenty of other family-owned shops in town that actually care about their customers. We’re definitely not coming back.