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John Leo & Sons describes itself on its website as a local, family-run automotive repair shop that has served the community since 1965, offering automotive repair, excavation, site work, materials and self storage. Its stated service area is Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Richmond, Underhill and Williston. The work beyond the garage is where homeowners come in. A recent customer says the company helped with excavation when they had well issues. A recent customer says top soil they bought was delivered to their home at a very reasonable price. In a 2022 review, a customer said an order of crushed stone was filled quickly and delivered on time, and that the driver dumped the stone in 3 separate piles to make it easier to spread. A 2022 customer said they had kept storage units there for about 3 years and that the units were in good shape. In the shop itself, a recent customer says that after a higher estimate from another repair shop, John Leo & Sons fixed an exhaust leak, replaced rear brake pads and rotors and completed a Vermont state inspection. Its BBB page shows an A+ grade. In a 2024 review, a customer of nearly 20 years objected to extra charges on an oil change and tire changeover, including a lug torque fee and a per-tire disposal fee. That 2024 customer said they would not be returning.
“At John Leo & Sons in Essex, the auto shop is busy.”
After receiving an estimate of over $2,100 from another repair shop, I took my 2020 Chevrolet Equinox to John Leo & Sons for a second opinion. They confirmed what actually needed to be repaired, fixed the exhaust leak, replaced my rear brake pads and rotors, completed my Vermont State Inspection, and had me safely back on the road for $736.49. The staff was professional, honest, respectful, and never pressured me into unnecessary repairs. They explained everything clearly and earned my trust from the moment I walked in. They saved me more than $1,300, and I truly appreciate finding a shop that values honesty and integrity. I highly recommend John Leo & Sons to anyone looking for dependable, trustworthy mechanics. They’ve earned a customer for life!!😊
John Leo is always a great service experience.
I've been here many times over the years and always have a great experience! They're very friendly and will only suggest necessary repairs. I've had state inspections, oil changes, tire change overs, and exhaust diagnostics done here. (I may have had the brakes on my old car replaced here as well) We've also purchased top soil and it was delivered to our home at a very reasonable price!
Excellent service for our vehicles in a very welcoming environment. They have also helped with excavation when we had well issues. Honest , Trustworthy and fair prices! 5 stars is not enough!
Five Stars and they continue to earn every one of them. Pleasure to work with professionals who are great people. Helped out our family on short notice with changing instructions on our deliveries and specifications. They came highly recommended and leave even more so. THANK YOU all.
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