Cedar Grove Transmission

Talk about great service! I don’t know much about cars but my car was making this strange screeching noise when I would turn it on and then shortly after, the noise would stop. Initially I thought it might be the power steering fluid but that was absolutely fine.
I called CGT&AR and Mike said to bring the car in. Not only did he tell me that my belts had to be changed out (they were due), but he actually took the time to show me where the problem was happening underneath the hood! As a teacher, I really value learning and was so pleased with him, his mechanics, and the wonderful job they did changing out my belts, which didn’t take long to do.
There’s a reason people keep saying this place is the best: because it’s TRUE. Don’t waste your time somewhere else, this is the auto shop to see.

Mike is a TRUSTED advisor when it comes to my car. He earned that trust.
My story about how great Mike is. We brought our 2010 Mercury Mariner to the dealer where the car was bought for a standard oil change. Beyond the usual upsell, the service rep tells me «that sound I’ve been hearing» (I had not been hearing anything for the record) is a power-​take-​off unit (PTU) that’s leaking, but not to worry, they opened it up and changed the fluid. And that the liquid was brown and the whole thing needs to be replaced and its $ 10,000 to repair…(*screech*) What? Oh, $ 10,000 to repair something that had no symptoms? Please note: the manufacturer recommends NEVER opening the PUT…
Long-​story short… brought the car to Mike. He drove around with me for 15min, taking the car through its paces. We did not hear a sound… he went under the car… there was no leak… He found some tire cupping but that was about it. The car is fine thousands of miles later!!!
This shop takes the car out after an oil change to make sure there’s nothing wrong. They take car care to a new level. Highly recommend.

After reading all of the excellent reviews for this business, I decided to bring my truck in for a minor transmission repair. I had very high expectations and Mike exceeded them.
Mike is a true professional in every sense of the word. He took the time to explain the repair and was very clear regarding costs. The repair was done well and I got my truck back on the same day.
I would highly recommend this business for anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, quality mechanic.

Wow!
Car broke down 3.5 hours from home and I had no idea what to do. I saw the reviews on Unilocal and figured this was my best bet.
He personally picked us up, dropped us off at the train, worked to find the problem with the car, did the research to find the best replacement transmission, and even brought on a new vendor just to help us afford it. He held our car for 1.5 months because we were leaving to go out of town. While we were gone he found more problems, but feeling bad about the expense already incurred with the new Trans, just fixed them for free. He picked me up at the train station a few weeks later and helped me get situated.
Most trans I saw for this car online were 7k-​9k, he got our for 3.5k, saved me money, worked around my schedule, and went far above for a customer he knew would not be a repeat customer (as I am not from the area). Superb mechanic and trustworthy person. You cant afford not to go here.

Mike is not only a transmission expert but is also very honest.
I had a transmission that just stopped working in a BMW. The car would not move. I was fully prepared to pay thousands for a rebuild. When Mike pulled the transmission out, he saw a broken part, fixed it and saved me thousands. It is so hard to find this type of expertise and honesty. I highly recommend Mike and Cedar Grove Transmission & Auto Repair.

I’ve been seeing Mike to repair and/​or maintain my vehicles for over 10 years. You will not find another shop anywhere in NJ with the highest level of integrity, honesty, quality of service, professionalism, quick turnaround time, and fair pricing that Cedar Grove Transmission provides. And don’t let the name fool you, as these guys are experts in all areas of auto repair. It is truly refreshing to know that you can take your car in for service blind-​folded and never again get ripped-​off. The only worry I have is if Mike ever decides to retire or sell his shop — what am I to do?

The other reviewers are right, this guy Mike is who you’re looking for! I went here instead of my dealership and saved a lot of money. If you want an honest opinion and a fair estimate, look no further.

See a man named Mike. He is very helpful. Very knowledgeable. He will give you an estimate, explain what is being done, look for alternatives to save money, and even tell you how many months till something becomes a def com 5 repair.

Mike at Cedar Grove Transmission was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond any expectations I had. He’s knowledgable and polite. Highly Recommended!

Next to a good doctor, the next most important thing to have is a good mechanic. Mike at Cedar Grove is just that.
He doesn’t talk down to you or try to exploit you. He’s honest and fair. And your car is ready when he says it is.
We take both of our cars here instead of the dealership and that saves us some $.