Tobola Automotive Shop

Wow! I am so happy that I found this place. Went in yesterday afternoon with an alarming banging noise coming from under my car. Robert immediately took it for a test drive, looked underneath, and diagnosed a suspension issue. They gave me the option of doing it at the end of yesterday or coming in first thing this morning. I came in this morning and the repair was done quickly at a great price. The banging is gone and my car is driving smoothly. I drive an 20 year old car and I can tell she’s in good hands here. All employees are so kind and knowledgeable and as an added bonus the owners young son is a great kid. I am a young woman who clearly knows nothing about cars, and I felt completely respected. I’ve been looking for a good shop since I moved to Raleigh and can now safely say I found it. Stop looking now and just call Tobola! I’ll be back soon!

Tobola Automotive Shop’s professionalism and restoration of my car exceeded my expectations! This honest, highly skilled, family-owned business has earned my full trust, repeat business, and highest recommendation.
The Manager of Tobola Automotive, Robert, provided superior customer service in many ways: First, Robert handled all the details seamlessly for me - What a relief as most of us understand the major hassles of a car accident.
Second, the Tobola Team clearly worked hard to save me money. Their repair estimates and final costs were well below that of other local body shops. Finally, as a privately owned, family business, Tobola’s straightforward and honest business practices were a breath of fresh air. It is reassuring to know outstanding businesses like Tobola Automotive still exist, and I will always be happy to support them.
Thank you, Tobola Automotive!

The best auto mechanic and sales shop I know. They'll never try milking you off your $$$. Always honest. Always upfront. Always dependable.

I have used the services of Tobola Auto for several years now and can't recommend it enough. They are trustworthy and do good work. They will make sure the job is done right and try to save you money where they can. They have clearly invested in their integrity and it shows. If you want straight honest answers and quality work go here. I just had my catalytic converter replaced on a Kia Forte and by default that is an expensive job, but I would have paid far more if I went elsewhere. There is no place else I would use in Raleigh but Tobola Auto for my car maintenance/repair needs.

Excellent customer service. I won't take my cars anywhere else!

My family and I have been going here for 10+ years! Wouldn't trust my car with anyone else at this point. It's also walking distance to my house so super plus! I have a Subaru.

Robert and George did a great job for us and also saved my friend $500 on their clutch job by coming up with an alternative fix. Highly recommend them for their quality work.

Excellent service and quality work. George always provide us with honest advice on what our car really needs, never tries to push unnecessary work on us and he just does a great job all the way around. He's the only mechanic I trust in Raleigh! Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Expect the best service, Hands Down! honest and very reliable mechanic shop. All needs are taken care of; from inspection, repairs to sales. Very friendly and Kind team. I am a very happy customer regarding communication, service, timely matters and professional treatment. Robert was very helpful and answered all of my questions with the smile ( and i can be a pain :)). I will gladly bring my business back and recommend to of all my friends and family. When i bring my "babies" to George (Jerzy) and team i know they are in good hands. A+

We had a labor-intensive job that we needed done to our Toyota 4Runner and they were fantastic to work with. They saved us $1000 compared to the dealership's estimate and they were honest and fair. Definitely recommend!

Robert and hus Dad are the nice men that I have ever met. They make you feel like your at home. And they will go over and beyond to accommodate your needs I will recommend anyone to go buy a car at Tobola Automotive Shop

Every time I come here they are always quick and honest. The prices are always extremely fair for the work being done. When I leave I know my car is going to be running great! It's so great to find a locally owned shop you can trust!

Great great stuff, those people know exactly what they are doing. Nice environment while I was waiting for my car to be fixed.
Mr George and his crew are the best guys in the area for car issues.
I highly recommend them, also prices are very reasonable

The location is not fancy, but their work is great. Vladimir was handling an estimate and body work on my car. All was done very professionally, the car looks great and charges were what was quoted
It was the best repairs as well as a very fair price I’ve ever got. Thank you Vladimir very much.

It's rare you can say you trust your mechanic now a days, but I trust these guys work all my heart. They won't scam you and they're very honest on all the work. Nicest group of guys too. Been going here for over 20 years

I have been to dealerships, gas stations, and franchised auto repair shops but none compare to the honesty and workmanship of Tobola! This shop is the best in the area. They have fixed my car on a number of occasions but my most recent visit would have cost me an alternator and battery had I gone anywhere else...but after multiple checks and double checks they found out that my 1 yr old battery was bad. It was under warranty so I took it back to PepBoys and they gave me a new one but wanted to charge me 45.00 to install it even though it was their faulty battery to begin with. Tobolas installed my new battery no charge! I left them a small gift of appreciation for this and all the other times they have serviced my car. It's nice to know there is one trustworthy auto shop in Raleigh!!!

I wholeheartedly recommend George Tobola! I do not usually take the time to write reviews, but I was so blown away by the integrity and service of George Tobola that I want other people to hear about my experience.

About 3 months ago during a routine oil change / wheel balance at Midas (3621 Capital Blvd location), I was told that my ball joint was broken. They recommended replacing the entire wheel hub assembly to fix the issue (something about the parts having a better warrantee that way). I don't recall exactly, but the estimate was somewhere in the neighborhood of $350 - $400. Thankfully, I chose to wait and get a second opinion.

After looking at some Google reviews, I called Tobola Automotive to see if I could get an estimate over the phone. George answered and told me that no shop would be able to tell me what it would cost without looking at it. He said in a thick Italian accent, "Why don't you bring it in tomorrow, and I will put it up on the lift and see what it needs. No charge." That was better than I was expecting, so this afternoon I took it in and braced myself. After a short wait, George comes in and asks me rather indignantly, "Who told you your car needs this work?"

There was a slightly loose joint, it turns out, but he said that could happen on a brand new car. It certainly didn't warrant replacement. I was stunned. It didn't need anything? Really?!?! In the end, I asked him to do my annual emissions inspection since the old girl's skirts were up anyway, but that won't be the last business George gets from me! I am taking my car to Tobola's from now on!

(Although, next time, I will remember to wear warmer clothes, and I recommend you do the same. Those seasoned mechanics just don't seem to notice that the chilly November weather is coming right in that door they leave open behind them. I just about froze to death in there.)

These guys are great (and kinda funny too!). They do good work, they don't stick you with an expensive part when a cheaper alternative is available; if the repair didn't go right they are very reasonable. And best of all will tell you if a repair is not necessary or not worth it. I highly recommend!

My apologies to Mr Tobola for a bad review around a year ago. The bad review was written before he had a chance to fix a issue between me and a tech/mechanic. Mr Tobola has always been fair to me and the customers i have seen always look happy with the service.
Even after the bad review that I gave he still treated me with the best customer service. THANKS. (Please understand why I was upset)
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Friendliest and best all around auto repair and service shop. Great customer service. The very best. Robert takes special care of every customer. Thanks for being here!!