5.0 from 344+ Carfax & Google reviews
The mechanic
St James trusts
for 30+ years
NYS inspections, brakes, check-engine diagnostics and repairs on Middle Country Road. You get a straight answer and a fair price – that's why families keep coming back for decades.
Walk-ins welcome when the bays allow · Free estimates · No pressure upsells
Tell us what your car is doing
What we offer
One shop for everything your vehicle needs – inspection stickers to engine work.
NYS Inspections
State inspections done while you wait. Get there early and you'll be back on the road fast.
Brakes & Suspension
Pads, rotors, calipers, shocks and struts – diagnosed properly and quoted before we touch a thing.
Check Engine Diagnostics
Electrical gremlins and warning lights traced to the real cause, not a guess-and-replace parts bill.
Oil & Synthetic Service
Conventional and full-synthetic oil changes with a full multi-point look-over included.
ENGINE REPAIR
Leaks, overheating, running rough – Repairs handled in-house by long-time techs.
Heating, A/C & Tires
Cooling system work, A/C recharge and diagnosis, tire service, mounting and balancing.
Key Fob Programming
Lost, damaged or spare remote fobs programmed on site for most makes – handled while you wait.
Extended Vehicle Warranties
Authorized sellers of Endurance and Alpha extended warranties – coverage that travels with you, backed by names drivers trust.
Why drivers stay for decades
Honest quotes, no upsell
"No nickel and dime games… they don't try sucking you into extra costs." Customers keep saying the same thing for a reason.
Walk-ins when we can take you
Headlight out or a warning light on the way to work? Stop in – plenty of jobs get handled on the spot.
Families here for 20-30 years
Multi-generation regulars from St James, Smithtown, Nesconset and beyond.
A waiting room you don't mind
Clean, comfortable and coffee close by if you'd rather stay with your car.
5.0 STAR REVIEWS
"Stopped in as I had a head light out. Thought I was going to be making an appointment and to my surprise they took care of it right on the spot."
"Eddie and his team are GREAT! Very honest, helpful and they go out of their way, all the time, to make sure that the repair is done right."
"I have been coming here for 20 years. Eddie and Tony always do their best to accommodate me, even without an appointment. The prices are reasonable and the work is exceptional."
"It's the first and only car place I've been to where I feel like I'm not getting taken advantage of or ripped off. I'm always in and out quickly."
"Have been taking my “problem child” Jeep to them for 4 years. Always honest, reliable and professional with repairs and checking my warranty."
"Best repair shop on Long Island. We've all had mechanics that we didn't trust, but not here. I'll be going here for life!"
Stop by the shop
805 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY 11780
- Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- SundayClosed