Gary Essick Import Specialist, Inc.

Jacob Black

★★★★★

7 years ago

Was looking into buying a Honda in the area and brought it to Gary for an opinion. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and very honest. I will definitely be back to him to have work done on my Honda!

wrGhostsAndStunts

★★★★★

5 years ago

I highly recommend Gary Essick's shop as he seems to be the most knowledgeable and capable of working on Hondas than any other Honda/Acura shop you'll run across. He is fair to his customers and takes care of his customers cars as if they were his own. If your need quality work done on you car from nice people who you can trust go to Gary Essick's.

1OColeman

★☆☆☆☆

7 years ago

Bought an 02 Accord for $5k. 2 weeks later had blue smoke out the tailpipe and oil light jumps on. Motor needs new rings and I’m told that it’s just recycled oil. Was charged for a synthetic oil change. Oil burnt out every 4 days afterwards. Now the engine misfires badly 3 weeks after that. Carbon in the head. He charged me $450 to redo the head. Keep in mind it’s been driven 7500 miles by this time. 3 months later, had to do a full tune up mind u they just “replaced it all” with the head job. More than likely just took the head off and scrubbed it with a steal brush and wipes it off. About 5 months later to current time I have to have a motor put in cause I finally took it to the dealership instead of letting him continue to work on it. Come to find out, the entire time, the engine was weak on the compression of the 3rd cylinder. Call and asked about his product as if I were a random person and got the whole scoop of how all his cars have been rebuilt and all in mint condition. Well after stating who I was he says well no we didn’t work that one out but bring it here and we can do something to get it going. A new motor rebuild is 1700 but we can work that out being that u have only driven it 20k miles in under a year. Get there 1.5 months later and he says o we never worked on it. Didn’t know you wanted to go ahead and have it done because of your finances. It’s a 2600 dollar job but maybe we can get it done for 1700 and that’s as low as I can go. Today I got a motor for 350 with 120k on it and labor is 450 to put it in. Do NOT buy from Gary Essick Honda. He sells lemons😒

Amber Neal

★☆☆☆☆

8 years ago

I would not recommend ANYONE to Gary Essick. My boyfriend paid WAY over price for a Acura Integra about 6 months ago. Well the DAY he got the car he had to have it towed back to the shop and get it worked on. It was minor at that time so I just let it go. Well about 2 weeks later it was messed up again! Well Gary worked on the car and “made” us think it was good to go. Well a few months pass and the car starts making a knocking noise and come to find out it spun a Barron. Well when you buy a car with a “Brand new motor” it shouldn’t have any damn issues for the price he paid for it. We had to end up selling the car for $6,000 less than what he paid for it because it would be so much to replace the engine. Do NOT do business with these people. Worst place in North Carolina to buy a car at!

Kristian Keenly

★☆☆☆☆

4 years ago

We sent a 92 Honda Accord to Gary and his team to have the motor put in. After having it a few weeks he called my husband and told him a long lost of other stuff that was wrong with it and my husband proceeded to tell him to just fix it. He had this car for almost 5 months, we spent over 2,000 to have this car completely fixed. He called my husband today for him to come and pick it up and to pay off the remaining 700 we owed on the bill. After he left the lot not even 10 minutes later the whole tire flew off the car, causing a lot more damage and made my husband almost hit one of the big cement support beams for the highway. HOW DO YOU HAVE A CAR FOR THIS LONG AND IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES ALMOST TAKE A WHOLE LIFE??? We will definitely be seeing him in court.

fuzztop94

★★★★★

Edited 6 years ago

Is bought 3 vehicles from Gary all Honda's and the last one was a Honda Element which my son loves. I didn't think I would like it at first because it was more the shape of a box. But after we got it I also fell in love with the Element. All the stuff you could do with it like take out the seats for more cargo space. Gary has always been there when we needed him. Very professional very good all around person. They also work on Honda's and sale cars to .

JOSHUA larence

★★★★★

a year ago

Drop both of my Hondas off two weeks ago to have the timing and water pump done on one of them and the other one for scheduled maintenance Gary and his Staff We’re awesome each one got back the same day definitely would recommend for any Honda needs

Tracye Griffin

★★★★★

10 months ago

Gray, Jennifer, and the team always do a top-notch job! Thank you.

Meg Fulton

★★★★★

a year ago

I bought my Honda Accord here in 2019 and it is still going strong. I have put almost 100k on it since purchasing at 80k and have had no major issues; my Honda has proven to be a reliable vehicle.

Michael Owens

★★★★★

a year ago

They replaced a module that controls ABS on my Accord and saved me slightly over half of what the dealership would have charged me. As soon as we left, the vehicle was having some issues, we turned around, and it was discovered that there was a wire that had not been properly connected from when I had the transmission rebuilt (at a different shop) several months ago (I wish I had known about Gary then!). In less than 30 minutes he diagnosed the problem, fixed it and had us on our way. Professional, trustworthy, prompt...I don't want to have to go back, but when one of my Honda's need it, I'm headed back to him!

Clara Kenyon

★★★★★

4 years ago

I had a great experience! Gary and his wife are very friendly and helpful, I bought a 2007 Honda CRV and I couldn't be more happier with my purchase!

Renee White

★★★★★

3 months ago

Many years of experience & knowledge deliver the high quality work and personalized customer service❣️ This group goes above and beyond every single time. Highly recommend❣️

Gar

★☆☆☆☆

8 months ago

I just recently got my car fixed here, l told them from the start l wanted my car fully fixed. They said our labor is $125 an hour or something like that. I agreed to that. Remember l said fully fixed. They diagnosed the problem. I paid 852 and some change, l get my car and 2 days later my engine light comes on!!!!! I call them and they want to charge you for everything they diagnose. I'm not use to that period. Why can't ya'll just tell people what's wrong with they car after you look at it rather than charge someone for EVERYTHING YOU DIAGNOSE. I WILL NEVER EVER COME HERE AGAIN AND I'M DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO NO1 PERIOD!!!!!!

Amber Jenkins

★★★★★

5 months ago

Best Honda and Acura specialist around! They have kept my 331K mi Honda Pilot running, and with prices these days, that's a blessing!!!

Mark Saintsing

★★★★★

3 months ago

Purchased a Honda Civic Gary worked with me on the price The young ladies up front were very helpful everything went smoothly would definitely recommend to check with them first if you're in the market 👍

Rosemary Selman

★★★★★

4 months ago

Gary and Jennifer and all of the Essick Team: As I was driving earlier, I could not help but think, “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow! 🙌 There is no way that I can ever use my vocabulary to describe my appreciation to you; Gary….. You are the leader of this team and set a fabulous example of standards and integrity. This morning, I have driven to the Clemmons area to be with a client. It was a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood,' as I drove through rural areas. I am already getting used to my 'new wheels,' and I feel comfortable in it. Knowing that your workmanship and thoroughness is inside this rectangle frame, that means so much to me! You know what I feel about Jennifer!!!👏🏻👏🏻🫶🏻👼, and then, ..... Sydney is such a perfect fit to your business. She keeps up with what is going on, knows a lot about the mechanics....when I have ?'s, and if she doesn't, she knows when it is time to ask 'someone else. Her phone etiquette and professionalism with the customers is consistent and immaculate! I just love Eddie. He has that sweet personable, quiet, knowledgeable strength that simply reeks out. I do regret something.....not long after I bought the Accord, he told me that: 'these Honda's----you just can't kill them! If I was a betting man, I would not have a problem in driving this car to Seattle!' I did not get the opportunity to make that drive to Washington state! 🙄🤔🤣!' Caleb and the other guy...I forgot his name,have to be in the same class of quality or they would not be there. They are always pleasant. WOW!!! You are a man of integrity, joy, etc., etc., I could go on and on. I am sure that when I send this to you, there will be other addendums that I wish that I had included! One last humorous addition. You said that I would enjoy this vehicle since it is higher off the ground. Yes, Yes. When I am 5'2", I have already fallen in love with that benefit! Always, my best to you and all the rest. Feel comfortable if you choose to share this'letter.' 🌹

John Kestler

★★★★★

4 months ago

I forgot to write a review a while back but it works out cause now it’s a long term review. They rebuilt the back half of the engine on my wife’s Honda Pilot a year or so ago and its ran perfectly ever since. They were able to get it done in about 3 days and were reasonably priced. I have been going back there ever since to get the oil changes done. With their prices for oil changes there is no point in doing it yourself. Would recommend this shop for any repair you need.