Shadetree Garage DIY

"I try to do most of the repair and maintenance my car needs myself. Up until my last move into an area with a strict HOA, it's been me on my back with a wrench in the driveway. A friend of mine suggested I look for a DIY garage. Shadetree was the first result from Google, and I'm glad it was. The owner, Rick, was very patient with me as I adjusted to the wonders of having a lift and air tools. I walked away with the impression that Rick really cares about this business. The shop was clean, the tools were organized and in good working order, and the price was more than fair. I will definitely be going back."

"This is all hands down the only legit DIY garage in the Northeast. I live in NYC and have gone to places in the Bronx, NJ and even as far as Virginia looking for a place that doesn't have some defect. They're all the same. Either some paranoid place that watches over you like a Soviet prison guard, or a spot that doesn't have their act together and feels sketchy. So I see this place Shadetree Garage getting ready to see the next defect. Spolier: I never found one. Pull up to the shop and it looks like any professional mechanic shop with 3 bays. Guy who owns the shop is Rick. He's too nice so I figured he's got to have an angle. Little did I know the angle is running a good business and getting lifetime customers. He'll get you set up and let you do your thing. No gimmicks, no games. I needed help once with an axle issue (yeah, it's Johnny Axle) and he advised and helped when I thought it was game over. I could go on all day, but long story short, this is the only real spot in range of the DC/Philly/NYC area. Take it from a guy who learned the hard way and go here first."

"Best DIY Garage around! Rick was extremely helpful and has the tools to get everything done. I was able to switch out my axle and change my transmission fluid in no time. This is perfect to help me with my project car and I'll be returning for sure. It's worth the drive, wherever you may be coming from. If you get stuck or if anything looks questionable, Rick is there drop some tips and tricks! Thanks a lot!"

"Spent two days unsuccessfully trying to remove a cv axle and decided to find a place with a lift. Booked an appointment and got the job done in half a day. Rick was able to help me remove the axle, and if it wasn't for him, I'd still be trying to pull out the axle or having to admit defeat and send it to a shop. Clean shop, great owner, good vibes, and plenty of tools."

"Fantastic DIY garage. Drove from Baltimore so I didn't have to do suspension and axle work on jackstands outside. Rick has all the tools and will show you how to use any you are unfamiliar with. Spending a day at Shadetree was night and day a positive experience over dealing with traditional shops around the city, struggling to find a trustworthy mechanic that charges fair prices. If you have any inclination to do your own car maintenance call about using this garage. Even if it's a couple hours drive the savings and know how are well worth it."