CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Service

About us

WE ARE A FULL SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE FACILITY. MENTION ANGIE'S LIST AND RECEIVE $20 OFF REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE (EXCLUDES OIL CHANGES AND TIRE SERVICES). WE OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CBAC.COM/HOOVER

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INCLUDING: AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND EVALUATION, AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES, STEERING AND SUSPENSION, BRAKE SERVICES, TIRE SERVICES AND REPLACEMENT. SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED.

Services we don't offer

PAINT AND BODY REPAIR.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.025 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

patti M.
06/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Melvin I.
05/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Car repairs. Went perfectly!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Donte' H.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100

Philip C.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan S.
12/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have used Christian brothers for 4 years. They are honest and professional. They have always done the work requested quickly, correctly and for the price quoted.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Theresa R.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected car and gave estimate for needed repairs; suggested repairs were not made because cost estimate exceeded value of car. (The car belongs to our elderly neighbor.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

William W.
10/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We wanted to have our old van repaired rather than buy a new vehicle since it has been well maintained and looks good inside and out. The first two garages we tried told us that they do not work on anything that old. Since Christian Brothers services classic cars we correctly guessed that they would be willing to fix the problem. It took a couple of days to find out what was wrong and obtain the parts but now the van runs better than it has in years. The staff at Christian brothers was very professional and kept us informed.
Description of Work: Christian Brothers automotive repaired our 1994 Mercury Villager van. The engine was running very roughly and there was a "check engine" warning light. The problem was caused by failing injectors. We decided to have all six injectors replaced since a large part of the cost was to remove the parts to get to the injectors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,465.21

Kirk D.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Friendly service, suggested some other items to be checked, but no pressure to get them done now.
Description of Work: Great service for oil change and tire rotation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Susan C.
07/2013
5.0
Works great now. Everything went as planned and described.
Description of Work: Replaced rear end.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Carl W.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

patti M.
04/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Christian Brothers found the issue with our car and repaired it quickly and professionally. We needed brakes and also tires. They installed the brakes and even ordered and mounted the tires for us. It really is great to have a place that is honest and professional for auto service. They communicate during the entire process so they are no surprises when you pick up your car. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Christian Brothers is the only place we take our cars for service. Recently we took our car in because it had a strong shake and it was making noise when accelerating

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Stephen B.
01/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I'm impressed! This shop is run with professionalism and integrity. They had every opportunity to do more work than was needed and charge me more. I would have never known the difference. Instead, they explained to me the problem and provided me with some options. I was able to pay less then I expected and get the core issues with my care resolved. I recommend CBA to anyone.
Description of Work: I've made several visits there. On the most recent occassion, they did brake work for me. In the past, they replaced my starter and fixed my heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

James R.
01/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I took my 04 F-150 to Christian Brothers for a spark plug change. Anyone who has a truck like mine knows about the spark plug issue. (due to a poor design, the spark plugs have a tendency to break in half when removed) As soon as I called to get a quote, I was sure they knew what they were doing. They told me they had done several of these engines, and had pretty good success, breaking anywhere from 0 plugs, up to 3. He quoted me the price, plus the cost for each plug that breaks. Both were very reasonable. I brought in the truck one morning, and by around 1:30, they were done. They were able to remove all plugs without breaking any. This was very surprising to me, because I was about 30k miles over the recommended spark plug change. Everyone was very friendly, and professional. I would definitely go back, and recommend them to anyone needing work. I asked them to look into another issue (heated seats quit working), they looked at it, but the fix was going to require alot of wire tracing, and be much more labor than it was worth. However, there was no charge, and they called once they had an initial diagnosis.
Description of Work: Met expectations for a unique tune-up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

James A.
07/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I took my Explorer to Christian Brothers in Hoover, AL as a result of getting a very unreasonable estimate from the Goodyear Service Center I've used for years. Not knowing who else to trust to give me an honest estimate , I went online and joined Angie's List. As an Angie's member, I was able to review experiences other customers had with numerous auto service companies in my area. Of all the auto service companies listed, I noticed that (3) had excellent customer reviews regarding quality of work, cost of work, professional staff, etc., etc.. Of those three, Christian Brothers in Hoover, AL had the very best rating, so I decided to take my vehicle there. The minute I walked into their door, it was very clear that these guys were totally different than any other place I've taken my vehicle to before. They have a warm and spotless customer lounge, professional and courteous personnel, clean and organized shop, etc., etc. I explained to the owner (Brandon) what was going on with my Explorer's AC, and within minutes he had his techs run tests to verify what the problem was. The tests verified the same leak problem as the Goodyear store had told me. However, Brandon's estimate to fix the leak was $474.00., Goodyear's estimate was over TWICE as much - $1,020.00!! Of course, I told Brandon to move forward immediately with the repair, which he did, and had my Explorer's AC repaired and cooling better than ever, and exactly when he said that it would be ready. As a result of this fantastic experience, the first place I'll take any of my vehicles for service and repair from now on will be Christian Brothers Automotive in Hoover, AL.
Description of Work: Repaired a leak in my Ford Explorer's air conditioner system that was causing it to not cool adequately.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Chuck B.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They're just really good, I've taken my car up when I thought something was wrong with it, and they said there wasn't anything wrong with it, and didn't charge me. They're really good people.
Description of Work: We had an oil change the last time I was there, I've been going there for quite a while.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen N.
02/2012
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I had my car towed to Christian Brothers because I had heard their ads on the radio. I figured they would be as honest and fair as anyone. I felt trapped once I got there. They told me the only option I had was for them to replace the broken part for $900-$1,000. The part did need to be replaced, but I was able to have someone else do it for much cheaper. They seemed honest, but more expensive than I was expecting and I felt like they were talking down to me the whole time.
Description of Work: My car was disabled and I had my car towed to Christian Brothers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Douglas B.
09/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Excellent. I am highly recommending Christian Brothers to anyone who is looking for honest, reliable work for a fair price.
Description of Work: The manifold in my Town Car was leaking coolant into the alternator which caused the check engine light to come on. I dropped the car off and took their shuttle service back home. Brandon called to describe the problems and get the OK to proceed. They put in a new manifold, alternator and thermostat. After I got the car back, the check engine light came back on. It turned out that the alternator they installed was bad. So, at no cost to me, they installed a new one and now everything is up to par. This is a great outfit from start to finish; so, if you are looking for an honest, reliable group to service your vehicle(s), you need look no further.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Ken C.
07/2011
5.0
Great. I was very pleased.
Description of Work: I have a 1986 Toyota pickup truck that I enjoy very much. The air conditioner has been slowly failing in the Alabama summer heat. I took the truck into Christian Brothers three times over the last couple of weeks, and they repaired parts of the system each time without doing any work that was unnecessary. After each visit the twenty-five year old AC system would fail in another part that didn't need work previously. I think that the new parts were putting pressure on the old parts, and the old parts could not deal with it. It happens in a vehicle that old. On the last of the three visits they told me what had failed this time and that the compressor was old and would probably be the next thing to go, and they couldn't find a compressor for my very old truck. We decided together that I would pick up the truck without any more work being done. I think that they knew that the work needed would cost me more than the truck was actually worth. I appreciated the concern and the unwillingness to fill their pockets from mine. They are a shop with character and honor. I will be back for future repairs on my other vehicles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Douglas B.
03/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Wonderful...even though they could not find the source of the problem. My advice is: avoid Chrysler at all costs!
Description of Work: My wife's Town & Country van developed a whistling noise coming through the air vents. We thought it might go away on its own and it did not. I took the van to them to see if they could discover the source and fix it. Unfortunately for us, they could not. However, this is a really great outfit because they only charged me the basic diagnostic fee and I know the mechanic spent several hours trying to repair it. They ended up reinsulating the AC lines and replacing a bolt that was missing. If you need to get your car serviced, these are the people to take it to....straight shooters, honest and fair and even have a shuttle to take you home while the car is at their shop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Sunil D.
01/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are nice, pleasant people. So far it is been okay getting an appointment. I asked for the Angie’s List discount which I think was $25 off and they honored that. I’ve only had very basic stuff done there but I’ve been happy with their service overall.
Description of Work: Christian Brothers Automotive did basic maintenance on my car this week. They did an oil change and also replaced the battery.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Erik H.
12/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I looked them on your site and also heard them on a radio broadcast talking about their service which was the reason I chose them. They were good alternative to the dealership. They seemed like they really cared and they dropped off which was nice. They are fairly reasonably priced.
Description of Work: I used Christian Brothers Automotive about a month and a half ago for auto repair like engine work and spark plug replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Douglas B.
06/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The owner, Brandon, took me back home after I dropped the car off to them. Steven called after they had diagnosed the problem and let me know what the repair cost would be. When the repair was done, I paid by phone and they left the cars in the car for me to pick it up that night. Overall, this is a squared-away outfit and I would recommend them to anyone. Professional and honest in every way.
Description of Work: A/C blower was not working and the car had no A/C. They removed and replaced the resistor in the motor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Nikol W.
04/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
My experience with Christian Bros was exceptional. Several of my friends raved about the service they received and now I understand why. You do have to call to make an appointment, but I am a planner, so this wasn't a problem for me. When I made my appointment I told them that I would use their shuttle to get to the office. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt like their only customer. There were no lines or waiting. They checked me in, took the keys to my car and whisked me off into the shuttle to work. I asked them to inspect the brakes because they had been squeaking. The mechanic called me to let me know that my brakes were fine, but they needed to be treated which is covered under my cars warranty and the dealership would do it for free. They could've charged me for it, but I appreciate their honesty and integrity. When I saw my bill, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was about $20 cheaper than if I would've taken it to a popular chain and the service was unbeatable. I already have a convert. If you need auto work done, I would encourage you to use Christian Bros.
Description of Work: oil change tires rotated & balanced brakes checked

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

ELAINE C.
05/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Their name describes their business. They are top notch, professional. I even had an issue with my car not starting, they diagnosed the problem for me and even though I did not buy a battery from them, they did not charge me for the diagnostic testing. A+ The cost includes repairing the transmission, replacing gaskets and a ton of work. To flush the transmission was $140.00, oil and filter change was $25.00.
Description of Work: They repaired my transmission and went over my car and inspected for anything that needed to be replaced. They also flushed the transmission lines.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Jeffery B D.
07/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Excellent service, price and work.
Description of Work: I have used Christian Brothers for several services (brakes, oil changes, battery) and have always been very happy with the work performed, the price and the speed of the work. I came to know this company from the store in Franklin, TN and was very excited when they opened a shop here in Hoover.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    1800 SOUTHPARK DR, Birmingham, AL 35244

    http://www.cbac.com/store/hoover-al

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service

    FAQ

    CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE offers free project estimates.
    No, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE offers emergency services.
    Yes, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE offers warranties.
    CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE offers the following services: COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INCLUDING: AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND EVALUATION, AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES, STEERING AND SUSPENSION, BRAKE SERVICES, TIRE SERVICES AND REPLACEMENT. SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED.
    PAINT AND BODY REPAIR.

    Contact information

    1800 SOUTHPARK DR, Birmingham, AL 35244

    http://www.cbac.com/store/hoover-al

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM