Uptown
I am completely suspicious of mechanics and dreaded finding a new one when I moved to Charlotte. Unfortunately, my search for an honest mechanic began sooner than I had expected when my car suddenly died on me a few weekends ago. My tow truck driver recommended Woodie's and, having no idea where else to go, decided to give it a try. I really like their Uptown location, which allowed me to walk from my house (in Belmont/First Ward) to Woodie's and then from the shop to my office. I've heard that they also have a service to drop off people who are leaving their cars there but didn't use as I was hoofing it. What really impressed me about Woodies, though, was the service. I thought I needed a new alternator, but the mechanic at Woodie's called me a few hours after I dropped off my car to tell me that only my battery was dead. The mechanic also made sure to get a verbal ok from me before he did anything else. As I was also getting my automatic window repaired, I received another call from Woodie's later in the day to let me know what exactly was wrong with my window and the exact amount it would cost to fix it. Once again, the employee made sure I was ok with the price and assessment before he began any work on the window. I dropped my car off at 8am on a Monday, and by 3pm, my car was ready for pick-up. Best of all, when I picked up my car, the price I was charged was exactly what the mechanic had quoted me on the phone. I was very pleased with my experience there and, most importantly, didn't think the mechanics were trying to hose me just because of my lady-status.