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Torque Automotive
3216 Spottswood St #101, Raleigh, NC 27615, United States
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Torque Automotive

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Pa
Review №1

I have an older European car and I don’t want to pay dealer prices for general maintenance. Torque was highly recommended by a car group I belong too…and they did not disappoint. I needed some work done and I had some questions/concerns. They were extremely helpful and answered all my questions. Overall it was a great experience and I will be scheduling my next maintenance action with Torque.

Ca
Review №2

I had the BEST experience at Torque Automotive. I want to preface this by saying I am a 21 year old girl and was greeted with the kindest women at the front- which is very uncommon elsewhere. This business worked me in to their busy schedule, ordered the parts I needed, and held them for me until I was about to come back from college and drop my car back off. Their pricing was amazing and my car is perfectly functional again. I will never go anywhere else and I would highly recommend this place to anyone- especially if youre driving a Volkswagen!

Ca
Review №3

I depend on the folks at Torque to keep my German as well as Japanese cars well maintained and running. They are friendly, fair, and offer a great service at a reasonable price. In my experience, for BMW and Mercedes, they are extremely knowledgeable, and a better alternative to the dealerships in the area.

Fr
Review №4

The people at Torque & The Hybrid Geek are great to work with. Every person there was very pleasant to interact with.They kept us informed of their progress, other problems they noticed & their estimates for work matched the final invoice.Highly recommended!

Br
Review №5

They are a great resource for hybrids and EVs. I don’t think my car (EV) can be fixed by a dealership as we are not a carbon state yet! Come on NC, join this century.

St
Review №6

I was very pleased with the service I received at Torque Automotive. From the front desk staff yo my mechanic, and owner I received the warmest welcome. The shop was clean and well organized. My repair was completed quickly and professionally. Thank you Torque Automotive!Steve J.

Ch
Review №7

I had concerns about my hybrid battery and reached out. Was able to book an appointment with quick turnaround. Fortunately no error codes were given but the team did not try to upsell me or lead me astray like Ive had with other garages. If and when my battery kicks the bucket Ill certainly be back.

Pa
Review №8

I visited Torque or actually The Hybrid Geek when my 2007 Prius finally died up for good. The dreaded red triangle had come on, but fortunately, I was still able to drive the car. I got there in the afternoon, and the tech took the car in, got it inspected, and got back to me before the end of the day. As expected, it was determined that the car needed a replacement for the hybrid battery. We went through over the different options, and I finally decided to go with the lifetime warranty replacement. The decision was based on an assessment that the car still had a lot of miles left on it. (It is at 180k). I have been driving the car for about a month and waited to post the review just in case something funny happened. The car has been driving great—the hybrid battery charges and discharges as it should always have. Overall, I am really satisfied with all aspects. Truly professional, polite, and great service. They were not pushy either when I denied the oil and filter change. I totally recommend them.My only complaint is that I came over there looking for The Hybrid Geek and I had a really hard time locating and realizing that it was a part of the Torque Automotive. I actually drove around the complex thrice before I walked into the Torque Automotive office.

Ma
Review №9

Excellent customer experience. These folks know what they are doing. I was in & out in 1 hour with a rebuilt Camry Hybrid battery. And my car now runs great!

Ri
Review №10

So hard to find an auto repair shop/mechanics that are not only precessional and knowledgeable but most important trustworthy. These guys at Torque/Hybrid Greek are all those things and very friendly as well. I will use them in the future and highly recommended them to anyone.

Gr
Review №11

Good experience. Utilized for Porsche oil change. Used liquid moly. Good value vs dealer pricing.

Ke
Review №12

Switched to Torque on a recommendation from my regular mechanic. Highly recommended for volkswagen services. I took a new purchase in for a full inspection, and was given a great experience. Stellar customer service from Micheaux and the team. Excited to have a new regular mechanic. Very trustworthy, honest, and friendly people. Highly recommend.

Pe
Review №13

All the other 5 star reviews are on point. Timely communication, timely work, overall great experience.

Ri
Review №14

I had a great experience, the attendant was very helpful, I received answers for all my questions concerning future services I will need, and the prices are very good. I plan to continue to get me vehicle service here.

Ta
Review №15

I love this place! Very helpful and professional staff. I don’t take my vehicle anywhere else

Kr
Review №16

I came in this past week to get my car inspected so that I could renew the tags. I was looking for somewhere near me that had good reviews and was reliable and I’m glad I chose them! They were professional, quick and straight to the point. It’s a little hard to find but when I called them they were quick to direct me and tell me where to go since I was a bit confused. Considering I had two small children in tow they were very understanding and accommodated really well.

Jo
Review №17

Always a pleasure to deal with. Ive been getting oil changes from them for a little over a year now and never had a problem.

Gr
Review №18

Very responsive to get my car inspected as a walk-in! Great team

Da
Review №19

The team at Torque automotive are true professionals. They honor scheduled appointments, are friendly, incredibly knowledgable and give clear and honest diagnosis. All work done on my 2011 BMW 335i coupe has been performed to the highest standards and at the price quoted. There are no surprises with these guys. If some mechanical issue happens to pop up during service theyll go over it in layman terms and explain cost and options without any sales pressure. And as a corporate sales professional for over 20 years I especially appreciate the respectful manner in which they conduct business. I wouldnt take my Beemer to anyone else.

Na
Review №20

The best experience ever with having my car repaired. I felt things were honest and above board always. No fast talk or the like. Simon and Doug were straight shooters and made me feel good about the experience. The end result is that my car runs better now than when I left it. I am so glad I found them. They will have all my business from now on. Try and you will love it.

Ba
Review №21

Excellent front end service very courteous, friendly and professional. The mechanic is an expert on foreign cars moreover BMW. His attitude is GREAT! Easy to talk with and he takes the time to explain what needs to be done! Quality is second to none! The team is Best of the Best!

Ev
Review №22

Very professional automotive shop. Diagnosed my problem with my toyota hybrid and its running like new. I highly recommend this shop. Honest technicians and clean work

Me
Review №23

This was my first time using Torque and they were fast and efficient. The service and communication was outstanding! I will be recommending and using them again!

St
Review №24

The team at Torque is top-notch! They are really customer friendly and knowledgeable. And they are always willing to provide a loaner. I wouldn’t take my BMW anywhere else!

Ja
Review №25

Took my BMW 328i into Torque due to a check engine light. I picked up my vehicle a week late with the same problem that the car had when I took it to Torque. They could not definitely tell me what was wrong with the vehicle. They performed over $500 worth of repairs that did not resolve the issue, printed NTSB and BMW America information from the internet about the possible problem, and suggested that I take the vehicle to a local BMW dealer.

an
Review №26

Timely service. Other things checked out ok.

GS
Review №27

Nice and knowledgeable people with timely service and feedback, would highly recommend. I did feel the service costs was on the higher side but to be expected with the BMW models. I think some sort of reward program or financial incentive for returning customers would be nice as well (not sure if this is already in place just making a statement.

Mi
Review №28

Nothing negative to say here. I had an awesome experience with Torque Automotive. I took my 2014 VW Beetle in for some maintenance. Almost immediately, they called me with a full detailed report on what was wrong with my vehicle. All prices they listed for the repairs were affordable and perfect. It was such an easy process and I will definitely be using them again! I really appreciate their service and I definitely recommend heading to Torque Automotive.

Sc
Review №29

Truthful about the diagnostics. Did not inflate the repair needs.

Ka
Review №30

This is one of the most honest European car shops in town! I have a MB C300 coupe, They could upsale things before its due like the dealership does and in stead, they recomend the most cost efficient and actually needed things for you car. Unlike the dealership that always want to change something even its not time to due it. I have shopped around and can honestly say this is by far the most service driven and honest European car shops i have found. Highly recommend.

Ar
Review №31

I have a rare Chrysler Aspen Hybrid. They were not able to reprogram the ABS for my first generation regen braking system but Michaeux was always polite on time and transparent. I would certainly deal with them again.

Ze
Review №32

Big props to Simon and Micheaux for their work in getting my 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid back on the road. Last September (2020) they replaced my hybrid battery after the original battery had failed after 13 years. A bonus is that they were able to perform the replacement at my home. About six weeks later, the car out of the blue began to shake and a hybrid battery system display light came on. Simon said he needed the car at the shop where he had the equipment to diagnosis it - I had it towed over and within 24 hours he and his Torque teammate Micheaux were able to tell me that an axle replacement (from the Toyota dealer in the spring) had an issue with a leaking seal that over time had drained away transmission fluid. In short I now had a failed transmission. Torque felt strongly that I should take the car and issue up with the dealer. After another tow and talking with the dealer, I am pleased to report that the dealer took ownership of the failed axle repair and rebuilt the transmission without charging me. It was the right thing to do and I credit the dealer with listening and accepting responsibility. But without Simon and Micheaux giving me the straight story and encouraging me to have it addressed, I might have been at a loss of how to proceed. Again, big props to Torque Automotive and hybridgeek.com

Ta
Review №33

My experience at Torque was fantastic! I bought my mini cooper in for a second opinion since I was told by another place that I had 3,400 worth of repairs and replacements to make. I about died. Brought my car to Torque and they actually EXPLAINED what I needed and why I needed certain repairs and services.I was quoted a price half of what I was originally quoted from the other place. I appreciated their honesty and their willingness to work with me. They WILL be getting ALL of my business. Great job guys!

D.
Review №34

The staff is always friendly and kind. I recently had work done to my car and Simon (owner) came and picked my car up from my home and dropped it off (to respect social distancing measures). I was continuously informed of the progress of the work being done and made aware of the cost prior to any work being started. The prices are reasonable and I will definitely return.

Kr
Review №35

I’ve used Torque for my Rav-4’s maintenance several times now and I’m happy to keep using them. They’ve been honest with me about the condition of my SUV and anything they’ve noticed that genuinely needs addressed (like a nail in my tire found during an oil change). It can be hard to find a place that you trust when you don’t know much about cars.Their crew has always been helpful and done great work. I definitely recommend them for quality service.I haven’t worked with everyone there yet but thank you guys - especially Simon, Doug, and Micheaux!!

Ke
Review №36

I have a 2017 C63S Coupe.It is slightly lowered and I have a camber adjustable lower control arm that I purchase and had installed to optimize the alignment.The place where I had the suspension components originally installed, told me that they had made as much adjustment as they could and the alignment was still out of spec.I suspected that information was not true so I decided to get a second opinion and set up an appointment with Torque Automotive. This is my first experience working with them.Doug at Torque Automotive is a “car guy” and also very professional. He was a pleasure to work with. He walked me through what outcome he would see to achieve and we both agreed on it.More importantly he got on the phone with the manufacturer of the suspension upgrade, that I bought to optimize the alignment, and walked through how to make the proper adjustments.My alignment is now within spec and the car drives/ rides much better as a result!I highly recommend this shop based on my very positive experience with them.

Ro
Review №37

As always, Simon and his team deliver fabulous service and amazing work at the best prices.I’ve been coming to Torque Automotive for years now for service on my BMW X3 and it’s always a great experience. They never recommend anything unnecessary, always ensuring the right work performed at the right time.

Ma
Review №38

We have had our X5 serviced at Torque Automotive since we moved to Raleigh. Simon and Doug have been great to deal with. Repairs are completed competently and less than dealer cost. Easy to meet our schedule demands.

ke
Review №39

Always an excellent experience. Torque is the only place I would consider for service on my BMW and Mercedes

Sw
Review №40

I recommend Torque for all your repairs. I believe they have solid quality of workmanship, they definitely stand behind their work, have excellent customer service and they have fair prices. Location is hard to find, but close to us in Litchford Rd area.

Ma
Review №41

This was my first experience with Torque. Doug was very professional and knowledgeable. The work was done in a timely manner. I am extremely pleased with the work. I am so happy to have found a reliable trust worthy mechanic. I will definitely use Torque again.

Ro
Review №42

These guys are great. From day one they have been nothing but professional and above all friendly, honest, and their prices are really good and fair. I have been in North Carolina for three years, I took my car to the Mercedes dealership twice ever since then I have been coming here to TORQUE. MY SHOP OF CHOICE.

Mi
Review №43

Excellent service all around. Very respectful and concise/precise service pinpointing the exact problem and fixing it without pushing any extra unneeded service. I will be servicing all my vehicles here for life!

Hu
Review №44

The guys at Torque are outstanding. Super professional and and always maintain an open line of communication. 5 ⭐️ all the way.

Al
Review №45

My car failed Sunday afternoon. Simon scheduled an appointment at my convenience on Monday for diagnostic testing and sent me home in a loaner car. By Tuesday afternoon my car was back running better than ever. The guys at torque were so courteous, professional and a pleasure to do business with! There was no pressure or up-selling, just honest and straight forward mechanics! Thank you Torque and Hybrid Geeks for all of your help!!

Me
Review №46

Absolutely amazing!!! They are now our forever car doctor for all of our cars! Simon is Absolutely amazing and made sure that my car got to his shop asap....thank you soo much for all of you help simon!

Tr
Review №47

Very professional service and explained everything in detail

Le
Review №48

Torque is always great with communicating any recommendations but not pushing them on to their customers. They are all professional and help you understand what your vehicle needs. Simon runs a great business! Thanks!

Ro
Review №49

Super knowledgeable staff, friendly and fair prices. Trustworthy shop for European cars like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, etc. If you need a shop for your euro import cannot reccomend them enough.

Ke
Review №50

Wonderful experience as a first time customer to Torque Automotive. Very friendly and courteous staff. Plan to make them my go to service for automotive needs.

H
Review №51

Everything was perfect and done for $140 less than what the dealership quoted me for the same service. Will definitely be back in the future.

Dr
Review №52

Outstanding service at Torque automotive. Professional and personal customer service. I also appreciate how they alert you to future problems, but are not pushy about getting the problems fixed.

Ju
Review №53

I am so pleased to have found Torque for my Audi Q5. Not only does my vehicle get excellent care at a reasonable price, but I get treated not only as a respected, valued customer, but somewhat like a friend. Micheaux and Ian take the time to talk to me, explain, and they even listen to me.I highly recommend you give them a try. I know youll be back.

Jo
Review №54

Very professional crewVery honest

Sh
Review №55

I took my 2012 Honda Accord to be repaired here and I can say they are super professional and friendly. I dropped my car off and they called me to go over issues gave me the option to choose what I wanted repaired and cost. When they were running behind they gave me a call to let me know. A1 team here!Thanks So Much!

Mi
Review №56

Torque motors is very professional and thorough. Wish they had a better place for customers to wait other than outside in front of their service area!!But can understand space constraints and excessive rents that would make service costly.

Ki
Review №57

I only take my cars to a private automotive shop and Torque is the only place we take our cars to in Raleigh. I trust them, in a sense auto mechanics are the doctors to our cars, and I want mine to run healthy. Going on 12 years and 100,000 miles; still runs beautifully and looks good. MLS Mercedes Owner

Ta
Review №58

It went really well with the employees. I appreciated the time they took to answer my questions and to help me and my parents out with our car battery issue.

Da
Review №59

Excellent work, professional and timely! Highly recommend!

Ge
Review №60

They are very thorough, and honest. Got exactly what was asked for.

Mi
Review №61

Great job. Friendly service. Very fair pricing!

Ba
Review №62

Found this place online and they really know my Toyota Prius hybrid! They said it would take a couple hours to do the work and knocked it out in 1.5 hours. Very professional and I am very pleased!

wa
Review №63

Doug and staff always make for a smooth transaction. Car runs great!Thanks

Ru
Review №64

Torque Automotive offers great reliable service at a reasonable price. Very honest.Highly recommended .

J.
Review №65

I have taken my vehicle(s) to Simon on several occasions now and have always been extremely satisfied. I would highly recommend them to you!

Na
Review №66

I have had my BMWs serviced by several independent shops and Torque Automotive have provided exceptional service with quick and accurate diagnosis of issues and quick repairs. I definitely recommend them.

Wi
Review №67

When my hybrid battery needed replacing, Torque did the job in a reasonable timeframe at a great value. Their personnel were professional and the whole process was communicated well.

An
Review №68

Quick work for a very good price. Unfortunately no waiting room due to COVID-19, but they let me sit in their loaner car while they did the work. Will be back.

li
Review №69

In addition to the excellent service, I really appreciated their active COVID-19 safety policies.

Ke
Review №70

I have been using Torque for all of my auto needs for years, and would never take my Mercedes or BMW anywhere else. Simon and every member of his team are consummate professionals. Look for further for your auto needs!

Da
Review №71

Both my Audi and Jeep have found a caring location. No high pressure and high prices like the dealerships.

Da
Review №72

Worked with Doug. He was knowledgeable and told it to me straight about what I needed now, what could wait awhile etc. fast turnaround and great work. I have found my new go to mechanic!

Ke
Review №73

I keep returning for the same issue. I think they really dont have a clue. They so called fixed the initial problem then turned around and said it was something that was causing the initial issue to fail. Then they would say we believe its this. So I really dont know about the techs. I used the because they are close to my job and walk to and from to drop off and pick up. Im seriously done with them!

St
Review №74

Great place. Knowledgeable mechanics. Friendly staff. The price of my repair was lower than I expected. Highly recommend

JA
Review №75

Great competent professional service. I always feel my vehicle is in the right hands.

Mi
Review №76

We have been quite pleased with the pleasant professional manner our needs were met with our VW GTI. The estimate was rendered in short order, explained in laymans terms quickly; the work carried out efficiency and advice of a future possible problem rendered openly.We are pleased and happily recommend TORQUE for import car service.

St
Review №77

I have been to several local places to service my Porsche Boxster and always found Torque to be very professional in all aspects. Simon, in particular, the owner is very nice and very accommodating. They offer loaner cars and their time estimates are accurate. I believe their pricing is also reasonable and they are always willing to discuss what was done. Their waiting area and shop are clean and well maintained. If something is overlooked or there is something minor they can look at, they dont hesitate to quickly address. All around, I give them As.

Ky
Review №78

As a die hard euro driver, ive had multiple gtis and audis etc. these guys no what theyre doing and for the work the price is exceptional. euro cars are tricky and i trust these guys 100 percent. they mostly all drive bmws and other euros as well. as a new raleigh member im glad theyre so close by. a plus mates

Ji
Review №79

Great customer service

Bl
Review №80

Fantastic first experience with Torque on our 911. Replaced hydraulic cylinders on the convertible top and look to have done great work. Well be back!

Br
Review №81

I have known Simon for about three years. When he left his old shop, I followed him to Torque Automotive. I was happy to learn that he opened his own shop. Simon is easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable, honest, and reasonable. His new shop is fantastic. I would highly recommend him for everything from oil changes to engine replacements.

Gr
Review №82

Accurate diagnosis, reasonably priced repairs.....and a decent loaner which makes it even more convenient.

BL
Review №83

Overall great experience. Simon responded quickly to emails, the shop provided a loaner car, and the repair was done in a timely manner. On top of this, the price was hundreds less than a competitor. I will definitely recommend this place to others.

Jo
Review №84

I have had Simon and his crew working on my Cayenne since I bought it, and I have never been anything but totally satisfied. The new shop is beautiful and the work continues to be outstanding. I would highly recommend Simon ad Torque automotive to anyone. Quality work, very reasonable price, outstanding communications and overall a great experience!

sa
Review №85

Good people.Thanks guys

Re
Review №86

Simon just knows cars! He has been my mechanic the entire time I have lived in Raleigh and I have always been incredibly satisfied with the work he has put into my car. I followed him to Torque because I know he is the best! A really nice guy, who will tell you the truth and work with you to find a solution- you wont get any better. You will not be disappointed if you take your car to Torque Automotive. You will receive the best service at an affordable price from a knowledgeable, trustworthy guy. I have absolutely no complaints and would highly recommend!

Ro
Review №87

My 3rd visit to Torque. Very happy with service and honesty. They know what they are doing with my Mercedes!!

Je
Review №88

These guys never fail me! Quality work!

Ch
Review №89

Service was quick and the staff was very friendly. Once they got the parts in they gave me a loaner car and had my insight battery swapped out in a day. Would recommend.

Ot
Review №90

I needed a wheel alignment performed on my Volkswagen and they fit me in the next business day. The service advisor was friendly and knowledgeable while the technicians dialed in the wheel alignment in no time. Thanks again for the great service!

Da
Review №91

A bit expensive, but the service was professional and I was given a loaner vehicle which helped me get around while my car was in the shop being fixed

Di
Review №92

This place is cutting edge and reasonably priced. Shop is top notch from the waiting area to the impeccably clean and well equipped service areas. Simon is knowledgeable and helpful and it is obvious that quality work is his priority. Service was fast also. I have a Lexus, a BMW Z3 and a Toyota and would not take them anywhere else. I had previously had my Toyota serviced at a quick oil change place and they had tightened the oil filter too much and it required extra work to change out this time. Thankfully the guys at Torque took care of it for me (as well as my breaks, rotors and other maintenance work). I learned my lesson and wont go through a quick service shop again. Simon has worked on my other cars at a previous place of business and quality of service has always been evident. Go and check out his new shop!!

Me
Review №93

I just got to visit the new shop and it is incredible! Simon has been my mechanic for over a year and if you know Audis you know that once they start to age you start to fix everything lol! I had a previous mechanic who specialized in German imports that I felt was not getting the job done so I started looking for a new mechanic who specialized in German imports and thats when I found Simon. I couldnt imagine anyone else working on my car now because every time I bring it in I feel like my car is brand new again! The level of service, the details, the friendliness, the turnaround, the quality of his work and the price you get for all of this is absolutely the best! I highly recommend him for the best service in Raleigh for European cars!

Ma
Review №94

Just had my first service appointment for my Cayman today at the new Torque Automotive. The place looks great, service is impeccable as always. Looks like you could eat off the the floor of the shop. You always know it getting done right if Simon is involved. Cant recommend this place enough to fellow Porsche owners.

Vi
Review №95

So impressed with this facility. State of the art, clean, comfortable and first class service, not to mention reasonable rates. Would like to recommend this repair service center to anyone with foreign vehicles.

Cr
Review №96

Decided to try Torque since my authorized dealership keeps messing up my vehicle. They had it all, convenience, mechanical knowledge, very detailed, and amazing customer service.

Th
Review №97

Simon is passionate about cars and it shows in his attention to detail. I have had my Porsche to several places in the Raleigh area and he is the ONLY one who solved my performance lag problem, among other issues. Friendly service and good rates as well.

He
Review №98

Steve did a great job replacing the tire sensor on my Prius! I was very impressed with his professionalism and the great customer service he provided. I even extremely happy with the price - it was alot less then the Toyota dealership! Will definitely use Torque Auto again for all of my car needs.

Lo
Review №99

Very professional. Diagnostic on no heat.

du
Review №100

Honestly, good price, and top notch services.

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:3216 Spottswood St #101, Raleigh, NC 27615, United States
  • Site:http://torqueautomotive.net/
  • Phone:+1 984-242-4777
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto parts store
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5:30pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5:30pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5:30pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8am–5:30pm
  • Sunday:8am–5:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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