GT Japanese Automotive Inc / Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Rating: ★★★

27 years in Business

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services

Address: 1816 Woodbridge Ave, Scotch-Plains

Postal code: 8817

Phone: (732) 374-3917

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services, Automobile Air Conditioning Equipment-Service & Repair, Emission Repair-Automobile & Truck, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Accessories, Emissions Inspection Stations

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Accessible Vehicles
Acura
Aftermarket Parts
Air Bag Service & Repair
Air Bags
Air Brake Service & Repair
Air Conditioning & Heating Parts
Air Conditioning Service
Alarm & Security Systems
Alignments
Alternator Installation & Repair
Alternators
Antilock Brake Service & Repair
Antique & Classic Cars
Axles
Ball Joints
Batteries
Battery & Ignition Service & Repair
Battery Recycling
Bed Liners
Belts
Body Parts
Brake Adjustments
Brake Service & Repair
Brakes
Bug Deflectors
Bumper-To-Bumper Repair
By Appointment
Car Alarms
Car Racks
Carburetors
Cargo Nets
Catalytic Converters
Chassis Parts
Clutch Service & Repair
Clutches
Computerized Diagnosis
Cooling System Parts
Cooling Systems
Corrosion Control
Custom Auto Parts
Cylinder Head & Block Repair
Daily Rentals
Dash Gauges & Controls
Dashboard Covers
Differential Repair
Disc Brakes
Distributors
Drive Shaft Repair
Drive Train Parts
Drum Brakes
Early-Bird Drop-Off
Economy Cars
Electrical Service
Electrical System Parts
Emergency Vehicle Accessories
Emissions Testing
Engine Heaters
Engine Service & Repair
Engines & Engine Parts
Estimates
Exhaust System Parts
Exhaust System Service & Repair
Filters
Fleet & Contract Services
Floor Mats
Foreign Cars
Fuel & Oil Conditioners
Fuel & Water Pumps
Fuel Additives
Fuel Injector Cleanings
Fuel System Parts
Fuel System Service & Repair
GPS Navigation Systems
Gaskets
Generators
Graphic Art
Headliners
Heating System Service & Repair
High Performance Parts
Hitches
Honda
Horns
Hoses
Hydraulic Brake Service & Repair
Hydroboost Brake Service & Repair
Import Parts
Imports
Infiniti
Installation
Interior Parts
Lexus
License Plate Frames
Lifetime Warranties
Lift Kits
Light Replacement & Repair
Lighting
Lights
Maintenance
Maintenance & Service Contracts
Manuals
Master Cylinders
Mirrors
Mitsubishi
Modifications
Mufflers
Navigation Aids
Nissan
No Appointment Necessary
OEM Parts
Oil & Lube
Oil Recycling
Phone Quotes
Phone Reservations
Power Brake Service & Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Radiator Service & Repair
Radiators
Rebuilding
Rebuilt Parts
Recycling
Regular Maintenance
Relining
Remanufactured Engines
Rentals
Replacements
Rims
Rotor Service
Rotors
Running Boards
SUVs
Same Day Service
Shocks
Short-Term Rentals
Spark Plugs
Special Orders
Speedometers

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Asian Imports, Atk & Jasper Engines, Bfgoodrich, Bosal, Bridgestone, Cooper, Cooper Tires, Honda, Infiniti, Interstate Batteries, Kyb, Lexus, Maval, Michelin, Mitsubishi, Mobil Oil Products, Motorcraft, Napa, Ngk, Sensible Car Rental, Subaru, Toyota

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GT Automotive used to be a good place to bring your Japanese car for repair. Now they pad their repair bills with questionable repairs. Brought my old car in for a minor repair and was hit with a major repair bill that I would not have authorized if I knew that the car really didn`t need the repairs anytime soon. I would have sold my car first before allowing GT Automotive to preform the work. I also suspect that... view more GT Automotive sabotaged my car the previous time so I would return for more repair work they performed this time. I will never let GT Automotive touch a car of mine again! Mr. Gill is more concerned with paying his kid`s college tuition and planning his retirement fund than worrying about being honest about your car repairs.

jim.creamer.94 / 4/7/2013

Just wanted to leave some positive reviews for GT Japanese Auto. I?ˆ™ve been a loyal customer of GT since I moved from NY to NJ back in 1996. Bill has worked on my 1992 Nissan Stanza, 2001 Toyota Avalon, 2001 & 2006 Honda Odyssey. I?ˆ™ve always trusted Bill and his ASA certified mechanics with my vehicles. Bill is very knowledgeable with Japanese automobiles ?ˆ“ old and new. A few things that I love about Bill and ... view moreGT Japanese are, 1) He is very honest when it comes to replacing a part. He will tell you upfront if the part REALLY needs to be replaced or if the part can go on for a few more ticks on the odo. Never do you feel that he wants to replace a part just to pad his bottom line. 2) His work is very thorough. 3) If you want to save some money, he will allow you to bring your parts for them to install. 4) He uses OEM parts. 5) His service cost is competitive and last, I know any service done to my car will be done right. Great work Bill & Lynn!

Jules.L / 10/14/2012

I have been to GT Automotive on three occasions. On the first visit I had them install a catalytic converter I had purchased and I was very satisfied with everything about the service. I felt that I had an affordable and trustworthy place to bring my car to for repairs. However on the last two visits, I felt very deceived. I have no major problems with the quality of the work they performed, however I have a prob... view morelem with how they can be deceptive in the additional charges they surprise you with when you pick up your car. I think that when you get an estimate, it should include all of the charges that they know are required to perform the job. On my second visit I got my timing belt and water pumped changed using parts I purchased, and in the estimate they failed to include coolant, tacking on $14 when I pay the bill. No big deal, I just don`t appreciate how they are not forthcoming with the known details of the estimate since replacing the coolant is a necessary part of the job. When I had the timing belt along with my A/C belt changed, my A/C stopped working after I picked up my car. When I brought this up to them, they were very defensive about it not being their fault. The clutch on the A/C had broken, and I can`t say for sure if it is related to how they changed the belt, but I didn`t appreciate how they made no effort to resolve it. I would have really appreciated some discount on the cost to replace the A/C, even if it was small. So I had to take my car in for a third a time to replace the A/C compressor. When I got an estimate for the repair over the phone, I specifically asked if they were going to charge me for the refrigerant. Their answer was that they will recycle the refrigerant that is already in my system, leading me to believe that I would not be charged. They failed to tell me that if my system is not fully charged, they would charge me for the refrigerant at their fairly expensive rate. So again when I pick up my car, I am surprised with another charge for 15oz. of refrigerant. It?ˆ™s surprising the system needed this much since the level was checked by another mechanic a few weeks earlier who said it was only a little low, not 3/4 empty. Although I really liked this place at first, I am not satisfied with GT Automotive anymore. I doubt I would take my car here again, and I will need to look elsewhere for my car repairs. I suggest that you do the same.

mkoskuli / 10/2/2012

Today was my third visit to GT Automotive. The first time was with an Infiniti G35 and the last two with a Honda Prelude. Each time they have been extremely honest and straightforward with the work needed. As an example, I came in today requesting that they investigate a rattle in the front end and also to check the brakes and shocks/struts (which I knew were fine). They advised the brakes, shocks and struts were goo... view mored and gave me the remaining pad life on the brakes. After diagnosing the rattle, they found it was just a loose headlight and tightened up for me. Only charged me for 1/2 hour of labor ($47.50) and no charge to check everything else. While checking out they offered me a loyalty card where I can eventually earn a free oil change. They were very courteous and professional. I am extremely happy with GT and will keep coming back!

ryanpre / 3/4/2012

I went there to get brakes done at GT Automotive. I was waiting in the waiting area. After some time a mechanic came and told the owner "While I was working on the breaks, XYZ broke. Sorry about that!" After some time, the owner tells me that your XYZ is broken and it will cost me $80 to fix it. They have to get the new part. I was so mad. These people have no shame. I heard mechanic said "... view moreSorry about that". If you break something, then you fix it without asking customer to pay for it. You don`t ask customer to pay for it for your mistake. They also replaced the rotors instead of resurfacing them. I checked the rotors after they were removed and they were in perfect conditions. They did not even need to be resurfaced but they replaced them to get more money. My advice is stay away from GT Automotive. Do not trust them. [[ I did not want to reveal myself, therefore XYZ is used instead of real part name ]]

ReviewR / 10/32/2011

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