Readers' Choice: Auto Repair Shop
Let us know which local auto repair shop you recommend to friends and neighbors.
Patch is compiling the best of Barrow. We want to know where you love to shop, eat, take your kids and which local businesses you just can’t live without. We want to know, and so do your neighbors!
Winners will be determined solely based on poll votes. Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login vote. You'll find contest rules in a PDF to the right of this text underneath the photo.
Voting will end Aug. 17, and the best of Barrow will be announced Aug. 24.
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Meguel Chavez
8:14 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012
Master Tech Auto
John Janick
3:48 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012
Joey Watkins!
Lindsey
5:57 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Akins
PD
7:43 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I would never, ever use Akins AGAIN!! They gave me hell because of something that they have done to my vehicle while it was there for body work.
lyndsey powell
9:45 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
conner auto
Michele
10:44 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Quality Tire & Auto!
PD
7:45 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Scatts Automotive/Judy's Towing in Winder, GA
JB
8:53 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Are you kidding?
PD
4:33 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
What do you mean. They are one of the best in barrow. And they do not rip you off like all the other sleezy places out there.
T B
9:17 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
SCATT invented the word sleez just drop by the courthouse and look at all the lawsuits !
JBONE
8:55 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
That boy scatt is nothing short of a con. sleez is to kind for this guy!!
PD
7:46 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
All you folks don't know the meaning of great service. Every single shop you have voted for STICKS THE PRICE TO YOU. THEY ARE THERE TO GET RICH. SCATTS IS THERE TO PAY HIS BILLS. GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!
rthacker
8:04 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
What bills his legal bills or the bill that he gets for running the living crap out of every car he test drives? After burning the tires off!!!!!!
Kimberly Harkey
11:31 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012
M & M Transmission- Fair and honest!
Debbiewilesdebbiewiles@wctel.net
6:41 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Master tech auto is the best shop in Barrow county .
Edward
8:20 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
No doubt master Tech Auto is the best shop in winder very professional and clean not a junk yard!
Anne
8:29 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
My choice is Tim Bolt at Master Tech Auto!
April Sconyers Griffeth
2:57 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Without a doubt Master Tech Auto. I wouldn't trust my vehicles to anyone else....
Ann Bernardus
8:59 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Love Master Tech Auto - honest and trustworthy.
STEVE MCTAGGART
9:02 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Master Tech is great. Tim always treated my wife and me fairly and honestly. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else!
Steve McTaggart
d manmiller
6:58 am on Friday, July 27, 2012
Tim and Master Tech are the absolute best....Wouldn't trust anyone else with my truck..
rabernathy
11:37 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Master tech auto Best Damm Shop in Barrow County!
Windy Ankofski
2:44 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatt's Automotive. Great service and great price.
PD
7:40 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Thank you. At least people see what I see.
Melissa
3:59 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts automotive! They are very helpful & friendly!
PD
7:40 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
I have to agree
Stacey Hinesley
5:28 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts Automotive is the best!! Friendly service and great prices.
PD
7:40 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Agree. 100%
david walker
6:06 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts auto best shop ever!!!!
PD
7:41 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
NO DOUBT!!!!
david walker
6:09 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts auto and Judy towing!!!!!!!forget the rest stay with the best!!!!
PD
7:41 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
!!!!!!!
Judy
6:20 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
We use Scattsautomotive.com!! They have very competitive rates!!!
PD
7:41 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
The definitely don't rip you off like other places..
Kayla Walker
6:55 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts Auto! Great & friendly prices and service! (:
PD
7:42 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
And friendly people. They will bend over backwards to help you out!!!
Vickie Reynolds
8:02 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scatts automotive great service
PD
7:42 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Don't forget pricing too...
bharder
7:20 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
B harder master tech auto has my vote hands down!!!
PD
7:43 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
THEY RIP YOU OFF!!!!
Ashley L Smith
5:03 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Scatt's!!!! Wouldnt let no one else touch my car! Treat my family, like family! And as always with respect and a smile!
SCATT'S ROCKS! NO ONE BETTER!
I M D 1 2 trust
4:39 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Contrary to my experience, you sound like his family responding to his facebook page asking for someone to go to this website and say something nice about his buisness. When you challenge his credibility, A narcissistic personality erupts with a responce that confirmed,(after a 2nd oppinion) that John could only baffle me with BULLS$!*t Rather than dazzle me with brillance. We wasted hundreds of dollars,Thank God for that 2nd oppinion.
rgeorge
8:37 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2012
FUNNY everyone i talk to says Scatt is a rip off !!
RTBUSTHEAD
7:33 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
10-4 ON THAT HE GOT ME BUT NEVER AGIN!!! I WOULD NOT TAKE MY CAR TO SCATT'S . HE Couldn’t fix a broken slinky !
Brad A
3:58 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
I heard he could grease a slinky but I think you are right he can’t fix one!!!!
Ray Stahl
7:05 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
This may be the only reputable shop in Winder. Take it elsewhere at your own risk.
FRPUFF
10:47 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
SCATT got me too he charged me $175.00 deposit for parts to put a timing belt on my Honda then keep telling me thae parts had not come in for over 6mts and he refused to refund my money. i called the winder P.D. and they said i had to come downtown to file a complaint to officer said they had been called out to scatt so many times so they started making everyone come to the police Dept.
Melissa
5:24 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Now for the rest of your story FRPUFF!! You wrecked in a ditch 2 days after you paid your money. We came and got you! We helped fix your axle, wheel & tire. Then you didn't have the money to pay for the LABOR. We told you that your parts were sitting on the shelf, let us know when you can get it fixed. You came back @ 6 months later because you were having alternator issues and wanted us to send your parts back and fix your alternator. We told you we couldn't do that! We also told you that we still have your parts, let us know when you want it fixed. Then you had a problem with your clutch. You again asked us to send your T/B parts back and fix this problem. It had been 1 year since we ordered the parts! If your going to complain about our work that is 1 thing! But what you are complaining about is the fact that you didn't have the money to fix your car. Also, an Officer would have told you that this is a civil issue and it must be handled by the courts!
rtnorr4is
6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
All you have to know about Scatts is to look up the court records and the PD records they pretty much paint the whole picture about them!!!!!!!
Ray Stahl
6:44 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I say, Go for it. Go to the court records and PD. There is nothing Scatts is afraid of. All the PD has is where the city and an individual down the street that wanted Scatts to lie for them, has stirred up. So I tell anyone, do your homework. Then you will see who on here has the facts.
YOUMETO
9:31 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Ray Stahl Sure knows alot about scatts bussiness to NOT be scatt. Or as we used to refer to him up at the ford place as SCATTERBRAINES!
I M D 1 2 trust
5:00 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Correct YOUMETO, This is why a responce from Scatts Auto. could take day's.
hours & hours of Damage control per this website & Facebook instead of GET-R-Done.
Jim
7:03 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
As to "YOUMETO" Anyone concerned about any business, I do my homework. I would expect that Ray Stahl has too. I would have a hard time believing anyone on here for is has turned into a bashing. Its turned personal, not a vote. Youmeto, tell us who you are or shut up. It is childish to have called anyone names. Grow up......
Christina Cassele
11:25 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
SCATT'S is the best in the county! We would not trust anyone else with our cars! We have taken every vehicle we own to them at one time or another and they have always been honest, fair, and up front about any issues with our cars. Some times it may take a little while to get parts but it's because they are not getting used or scrap parts they want to warranty their work. There has been times when they told me what was wrong with my car and let me take it back to the dealer and not charged me for their time. John and Melissa treat my family like family and it's sad that they are so good to people who take advantage of them and then say negative stuff about their business when they are doing a wonderful job! Thanks for ya'll doing John & Melissa!!!
PD
4:46 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
You hit the nail right on the head Christina Cassele. I can't believe how people can be so negative. So what if people had one bad stop there. That doesn't mean that they need to bad mouth such a reputable shop. Shame on all the haters. I dont really care what y'all say, I am still relying on Scatt's. And don't trust anyone else with my vehicles.
GATEKEEPER21
7:47 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
It's been fun watching but where there is smoke?
Kayla L.
11:25 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Conner's!!!
Carroline
1:56 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Scatts Auto :)
BTOKIN
5:16 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
LOOKS LIKE A SCAM maybe somone scatting the vote?
Tammy
10:15 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Scatts Automotive....they care!!
HIMTO
6:06 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
I love my car and my Mechanic ! Thank god for everywhere else but scatt!!! I was burned once !
RRTOKEN
5:23 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012
YOMETO I think you are on to somthing there !
puffanator
7:37 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Master tech auto has been taking care of my car for almost 10 years now. Great Folks!!!!!
Wouldnt u like to know
8:40 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
It is amazing how many people on this site have bogus names. It is also amazing how many of the comments spell the same words wrong. It is also amazing how childish the comments are on here as well. I say, tell the truth and stop hiding behind bogus names.
Ashley L Smith
8:47 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Well, my name is not BOGUS and my spelling, last I looked was correct! I will recommend Scatts to anyone! And once again, my car will always go to Scatts for service! I never have to worry about my car with them!
Ashley L Smith
8:53 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
I M D 1 2 Trust: Response from the comment on mine above......
I am not family at all. I just know a good mechanic when I see one! My cars are all well taken care of and always fixed correctly and in a reasonable time. And believe me, Im a very picky person when it comes to my rides!
Matt Elrod
9:34 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
IT IS funny as H@#& watching this boy try to defend himself from all the un-happy customers!!!
Tom
12:13 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
To Mr. Elrod - The comment you said "IT IS funny as H@#& watching this boy try to defend himself from all the un-happy customers!!!" is childish. John is not even on this site to defend himself. Thats if you can read. And if you are capable of reading, you will also look at the names that are on here and see that the only scam is the people saying all the negative things about Scatts. John is the only shop that I trust and would greatly appreciate your childish comments kept to yourself. John is a respectful Man unlike you, Matt Elrod.
TUFFANUFF
10:31 am on Monday, August 13, 2012
You got that right!!! It has been a laugh a day watching.
jj thompson
3:30 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
IMD12trust sounds like you know what you are talking about !
Tom
5:54 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Scatts is the most reliable shop in Winder. It is totally amazing how childish people are being on site. I don't really care what anyone else says, Im staying with Scatts. I know some of the people that are bad mouthing Scatts and I will be helping them take some of the bad mouthing people on here to court for slander and wrongful accusations. So all I have to say is Karma, It will always come around. (Chris for instance) Try Scatts, they wont let you down. It might take a little longer, but the quality is 100% better.
PD
8:48 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
@Tom- I have to agree with you. I used a couple other places that leave me high and dry. That is why I always go back to Scatt's. They see other poor craftsmanship. And they fix it right.
Tj House
7:11 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
When did this Scatt's stock have its IPO I missed that one it must be a huge conglomerate because there is so many people that have inside information
that are not the owners?
Jim
8:35 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
To Tj House,
If you will read the comments on here, Scatts treats you like family. They dont hide or sugar coat anything. They are as honest as they get. They're customers are involved from beginning to end. Thats why anyone that know them, love them!
frankie b
8:20 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I like what PD has to say! (So what if people had one bad stop there. ) so if i got scamed i should go back for more? Dont think so !!!!!!
PD
11:09 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
@ Frankie B-- This is the stuff that I am talking about. LEAVE THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOURSELF!!!! Haven't your parents ever taught you if have nothing nice to say. DON'T SAY IT AT ALL!!!!!!
Attention Getter
8:52 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Dear PD
What is your real name moron? I Quote you (PD
7:43 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I would never, ever use Akins AGAIN!! They gave me hell because of something that they have done to my vehicle while it was there for body work.) (PD
7:46 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
All you folks don't know the meaning of great service. Every single shop you have voted for STICKS THE PRICE TO YOU. THEY ARE THERE TO GET RICH. SCATTS IS THERE TO PAY HIS BILLS. GET A LIFE!!!!!!!! ) (PD
7:41 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
The definitely don't rip you off like other places.. ) (PD
7:43 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
THEY RIP YOU OFF!!!! )
People who live in glass houses should not cast stones on others!!! All I see is people saying how bad there service was from this guy and that is the right of free speech! You are the only one I see over and over again on this site saying you are not john saying bad things about other business around town! If you read all the post on this page which I have it becomes obvious that it is you and your friends casting aspersions on others. If someone had a bad business deal with this guy or any other it is for them to post what experience came to pass and not for you to decide who is right or wrong!
Jim
5:42 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Dear Attention Getter,
In the defense of PD, it freedom of speech. But as I see, there are several people on here that is NOT John. As I see it, there are alot of fony people that stem back to a few people that are not honest, as for yourself, and not putting your real name on this site. What are you afraid of. Tell us who you are. Then we can continue forward on who I am. I dont have a problem with telling who I am and I am sure PD would as well. So stop the smack and come clean, Attention Getter, who are you? Can you be honest and tell? I seriously doubt it.
Tom- (my real name)
Jim
7:09 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Also, "ATTENTIONGETTER" read again, there are several people on her complimenting Scatts, but as assumptions will show you. Your assumptions of its PD's family and friends making comments for Scatts, you are wrong. Assumptions makes an ass of yourself. But then again, so did your comment...
PD
12:29 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Attention Getter-
I do have to agree with Jim (Tom). Do you know what "assuming" means. If you don't, well here it is plain and simple. Assuming means it makes an "ass" out of you and me. And all you are doing is assuming. Quit making yourself look like an ass.
PJ
6:46 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Scatts Automotive fixed my vehicle and had it ready in no time:)
Attention Getter
8:21 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Jim you are a Dolt !! Have a nice evening:)
PD
12:33 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Attention Getter-
YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS THE "DOLT" HERE. As 'Attention Getter' would say, "Have a nice evening." As Jim would say, come clean an show everyone your name. Or are you not man enough.
PD (Patrick- real name)
Jim
8:29 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Thank You for proving to us all your childish conduct.
PD
12:48 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
To all the "Scatt's" haters,
You don't know what real service is, even if it bit you on the butt. Scatt's is one of the better shops in Barrow County. I have been to all the others, but I can say Scatt's treats you like family. He treats my cars like it is one of his own. And as it was stated in the above comments. It takes a while for the vehicles to get repaired because they don't believe in using junk parts, they actually use new parts. But how come when I always go to their shop, they always have vehicles inside the shop, and on their lots. They have to be doing something right, if they always have customers. As I have said previously, I will not use anybody but Scatts anymore. I am no longer going to be getting screwed by all those other shops who only care about profit, All you are to them is a number. When you pull in, they just see $$$$ in there eyes. The other shops think what can I break to make the bill higher than what it is.
Monica
7:48 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Conner automotive!!!!! Anybody with negative feedback please let mr. Conner know personally. Thanks.
Attention Getter
8:16 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Dolt’s win! Stupidity -3 Humans-0