Forest Automotive

Hunter Stevens

★★★★★

a year ago

Forest Auto is always my first call whenever I need something done with my car. Their mechanics have a high degree of expertise and are always kind and willing to answer any questions you have. Their pricing is always fair and transparent. But the real selling point for me has always been their honesty and the trust they have built with me over the years. As opposed to many other shops, they will tell you what is actually necessary, even if it means you spending less with them or even nothing at all. They are a true Buffalo gem.

Emily Perry

★★★★★

a year ago

Stopped by last week for an inspection and flat tire repair. The workers were very polite and helpful. My car was fixed promptly and the pricing for a new tire was fair. I’ll deff be returning in the future!

Joyfuldefibrillator 2

★★★★★

6 months ago

I’ve been going here for years. They are always fair, honest and friendly. They always do great work.

Richard Manuel

★★★★★

a year ago

Forest Auto Mechanics is hands down the best! They are amazing, honest, and fair people who genuinely care about their customers. Every time I take my car in, they go above and beyond to keep it running smoothly without pushing unnecessary repairs or upsells. Thanks to their expertise and integrity, they've saved me from having to take on a car payment in this economy! If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic who does quality work at a reasonable price, look no further. Highly recommend!

Jessie McKeown

★★★★★

9 months ago

I learned about Forest from the Buffalo Reddit community. They have a reputation for being honest and respectful, and my experiences have confirmed that. They treat me with respect and maintain clear and open communication. Matt was extremely pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. I would highly recommend them—10/10!

mae

★★★★★

4 months ago

Super helpful and friendly! They took the time to help me out without any hassle. Really appreciate how easy they made the whole process!

John Mark Emel

★★★★★

a month ago

Fair pricing, quick turnaround, didn’t upsell. Definitely would return here

Krystof Piekarski

★★★★★

9 months ago

Honest guys who care more about giving you the best service + price than profiting off you. Final price was quite a bit lower than original quote. Ensured I understood what was happening and checked if I had any questions at pickup. Will not be taking my car anywhere else now and you shouldn’t either.

John Krytus

★★☆☆☆

Edited 7 months ago

I’ve spent 30 years in the service industry. Doing a good job is what we’re paid to do—it's how we handle things when they go wrong that reveals who we really are. My 17-year-old daughter picked up her car from Forest Auto and drove 4 minutes to Lexington Co-op. When she came out, the car was completely dead—no power on the dash. I called Forest Auto and asked for help. Matt told me to call a tow truck. That was it. I explained my daughter was stranded a mile away and asked if someone could check that it wasn’t something simple, like a loose battery cable. He refused. Only after I raised my voice did he agree to go. In a weird twist, she called me minutes later to say the car just “came to life.” She drove it back to the shop, they did something, and the car’s been fine all summer. I assumed things were resolved. Today, I brought my truck in for an inspection and was told they were “surprised” to see me. When I said I thought we were good, the reply was, “We’re not. You should find someplace else.” Fair enough. That makes two chances, two fails. I’ll take my business elsewhere—and I hope this helps someone else decide whether to bring theirs here. Edit: Matt is right about it being the bank, it was not the Co-Op. I misspoke. Edit: He absolutely did not offer to pay for the tow truck under any circumstances.

RavenM89

★★★★★

11 months ago

This is a great shop, all of the guys are very nice and they got my car in fast and fixed it right away. They quoted me a price to start and the final bill was even cheaper than that! They fixed my car for a super reasonable rate, I don't feel ripped off at all. I couldn't be happier to find a shop that I can trust. I will definitely be going back!

Kerri “Kerrbear”

★★★★★

6 months ago

Cool guys! I will be going here for all my future car work. I always get nervous with mechanics after a previous bad experience but after hearing so many great things about this place decided to check them out. They were super patient with me having to reschedule maintenance multiple times due to work. When I finally did get the chance to bring my car in they were super nice. Not only are they super nice, but they’re also knowledgeable and honest. Dave told me straight up the work I would need done to the car wouldn’t be worth it and it doesn’t guarantee it would run longer based on how old and how much was wrong with it. He told me everything that was wrong with the car and quoted me the amount I would be putting in if I chose to get those things. Although it’s the end of road for my baby, I’m appreciative that I didn’t spend thousands of dollars getting work that wouldn’t have even promised me another year. Thank you guys so much!!!

Heather Price

★★★★★

8 months ago

Took my car in fearing the brakes were an issue. Post vehicle inspection the team was incredibly honest, informative and recommended NOT changing them out as they were safe, preformed well and still had good life in them. I never once felt like I was being sold on something and felt secure in trusting them with MY safety. They also preformed the state required vehicle safety and emissions test, further solidify the safety of my car. HIGHLY recommend this shop/team, and will return with further car needs!

Caylee Sender

★★★★★

5 months ago

The best mechanic I’ve ever had EVER! Super affordable, kind and just good guys. 9/10 you’re going to pay UNDER what the estimate is. They are always honest and understanding. They have made me a life long customer.

Andy Lyons

★★★★★

a month ago

Thanks Jonah! Forest Auto is a small shop but they do a lot of business. They will do everything they possibly can to get your car working again. They're honest, comprehensive and friendly. Not something you expect from your average mechanics.

sophie

★★★★★

a month ago

Forest Auto is always the place I go to when I need car repairs, inspection, oil change, anything. They are honest, fair, respectful, friendly, and hard working. You are never pressured into any services you don’t need and they are extremely transparent with repair needs and costs. They really care about their customers and the repairs that they do.

Kaitlin Grigg

★★★★★

a month ago

My car broke down while in Buffalo (Rochester native) and after a nightmare of trying to find the right garage that would actually fix the issue I came across Forest Auto. I would 110% recommend them to anyone in the area, I felt completely comfortable as a woman who doesn’t know a single thing about cars they were so respectful and explained things I didn’t really understand so that everyone was on the same page. My car I think is running better than when I initially bought it, I am so happy with the work done to repair my car.

Brittany Lawson

★★★★★

2 months ago

Awesome experience at Forest Auto. This will be my go to place going forward. A quick stop oil change place overfilled my oil, leading to issues with my car. Forest got me in right away and quickly worked on trying to resolve it. Very transparent, affordable, and it was nice to be greeted by name walking in!