Gil's Garage Inc. - Burnt Hills

Great experience at a great price. I needed new tires mounted and a NYS inspection. They were able to get me in quick and gave me no hassle by providing my own tires. The attention to detail by the tech who work on my vehicle is impressive. The inspection and registration stickers are perfectly parallel to each other and the valve stems on all four tires are aligned to the same spot on each tire. That may seem silly to some, but that kind of detail says a lot about the people Gils employs.

I found Gils about 40 years ago & have watched it grow from a small service station to the modern, full service car repair station that I trust fully. Gil's family and the very knowledgable & professional staff operate efficiently but personably when you call for an appointment or advice to giving detailed information when the work is complete. Having moved from Glenville to Schenectady 15 years ago I drive by dozens of their competitors to have my beloved 13 year old Mini Cooper impeccably cared for! Thank you Gils for maintaing your excellence in an age of compromise!

Got a coupon in the mail for an oil change for 69$. Made an appointment over the phone and was told that due to my vehicle type it would be a little bit more $ for the oil but they would throw in a free tire rotation. I arrived 15 mins before my appointment, they took the car in 10 mins after my appointment time then I waited for 2 hours for an oil change and tire rotation ( as someone with a background as a mechanic , that is along time for just that ). Once it was done they charged me double what the coupon they sent me said (which she did tell me it would be a "little" more but not double) then charged me for the tire rotation aswell. So a 69$ oil change coupon turned into about 200$. Once I brought up the tire rotation being added they did remove it with no questions saying they forg

I've had several experiences with Gil's Garage where they had the opportunity to charge me for expensive repairs but instead they found less expensive options. Most recently my 2014 VW Jetta heat stopped working. After evaluating the system they told me the heating core was clogged. They were able to flush the core versus replacing it. This saved me about $700. I trust them completely to give me the best/least expensive option, and fully explain the options, when one exists.

Gil’s garage is a place you can take your vehicle for repairs and get honest, trustworthy recommendations of work needed to your vehicle to bring it back to manufacturer’s specifications. You will get a knowledgeable person on the phone when you call to schedule an appointment or ask questions about your vehicle needing repair. My family has trusted Gil’s with our vehicles for nearly 60 years, and we have third generation family members who have put their trust in the Gil’s team for their repairs as well. Gil’s is “The Best of the Best” in the Times Union for good reason. Bill Huerter/Halfmoon NY