Truck & Auto Repair Shop in Chatham

Nick, the manager of Bauer Automotive Service, is a great guy and an excellent automotive technician. During a trip from New York to Missouri, one of the brake wheel cylinders on my truck blew out, leaving me stranded in New Jersey. I was turned away by several repair shops in the area due to the timing (it was 4pm) and the amount of work they already had to complete ,and lacked the proper tools to complete the repair myself. My final stop was at Bauer Automotive where I met Nick outside (it was now 5pm and he was closing the shop). After explaining my situation to him he gladly offered to stay late and help get me back on the road despite his having an equal amount of repairs to complete. An hour later I was thanking him profusely and resuming my trip, which went without issue from there on out. As a former Volvo Master technician I highly recommend taking your vehicle to him for services and repairs.

I have only great things to say about how they are, thorough in taking care of my car and my son's car. How Danny and Nick take the time to listen, to be able to diagnose the issue. As well as going above an beyond on reducing unnecessary costs. When they return my car they even clean the interior/exterior as well. They give you the white glove treatment. I'm very happy with their service.

I just want to let everyone know! THERE’S ANOTHER AUTOBODY WITH THE SAME NAME. AND THEYRE THE SCAMMER! Dont get it confused. They have zero reviews at the moment and i’m appalled they make money ripping people off. I feel compelled to write this review so others will be aware and inform. BAUER AUTOMOTIVE TRUCk SERVICE at 27 Watchung Avenue tried to rip me off for diagnostic saying the whole work is between $1200-$3000. I cop out and went to my trusted shop and I was only charge $300 for the problem.

I've been looking for a decent garage with decent people that charges decent prices and I'm glad I finally found it. They did a good job servicing my car and seem very honest. They were also very accommodating with some special requests I had regarding my car. If you're sick of dealerships or garages with shady prices, look no further because there's a great bunch of people here that'll take care of you.

Let's just say I'm very careful who I trust with my cars and Nick and the rest of the mechanics at Bauer Auto are top notch. Very upfront and honest. Has done multiple jobs on my Cobra from alignment, exhaust work, trouble shooting check engine lights, etc. and I'm always a satisfied customer. Come check them out, you won't be disappointed!

Nick was fantastic. I showed interest in one of his used cars that he was selling and he immediately responded. He even ran around the day prior to me meeting him to make sure the cars title was up to date. I had to drive about an hour away to get to him, but it was absolutely worth it. Nick left the car on the lift specifically so I could take a look under the car and he gladly popped the hood. He was very courteous and understanding. He disclosed anything and everything - I didn't have to question his honesty at all. He is very upfront. He allowed for me to take a test drive around the area and during the test drive he explained all of the details of the car - he also disclosed all of the improvements he had done to the car in the last month to get it ready to be sold. He provided a list as well and documentation as proof. I accepted the offer and Nick was patient enough to wait for me to go and grab a check from the bank. When I came back we had a brief talk about how to transfer the car, get a new registration and plates. This was the smoothest experience I have ever had when it comes to buying a car. Nick makes it simple, and easy. He did this all on his day off - I am so thankful to him. Nick just got a customer. Anytime I have an issue with my car, I will be going to Nick.

These guys went the extra mile, and they really earned my trust! I went in just because I had a flat tire. But the mechanic found a nail, removed it, patched the tire (not plugged), re-balanced the tire, found another nail in another tire, patched that one, and then used force-matching to fix a wobble that I'd been living with for a year because I'd taken the car to two other shops who had failed to fix it! I go to auto shops full of cynicism, expecting that everyone is just out to rip me off. But he was thorough and transparent and honest. He really seemed to enjoy the process of diagnosing a problem and not giving up until it was fixed perfectly. He's a real craftsman who clearly takes pride in his work. This shop is nowhere near my house, but now my wife and I both use it. I can't recommend him enough. Thanks, Bauer Auto Service!

Just call them miracle workers. I came here before my lease was up to "freshen" up my car (full disclosure: it was scratch city). I was concerned I woukd get nickele and dimes from the dealer so as a last ditch effort I got the car detailed... Why have i never done this before? For $200 they made this care look FOINE. I almost wanted to keep it a bit longer to at least benefit from this new looker. They are a friendly, patient crew who put pride in their work. I can imagine that they get cars WAY nicer than mine to detail and fix.... but it meant a lot that they wanted to still pit in the same level of effort for me. I would absolutely get a car detailed here again, they have other services too (theyre a repair shop) which I think are also worth checking out.

I'm new to the area and needed to find a mechanic asap after having trouble getting my 2004 Chevy Cavalier to start. I usually go straight to my dad and our mechanic back home on all issues, so I was a little apprehensive about finding a new place. Based on the good reviews here on Yelp, I took a chance and hoped for the best. Nick was able to find the problem immediately (leaking fuel pump) & get it fixed up in a few hours. Absolutely superb customer service - completely professional, knowledgeable, and kind. So relieved to have a reliable and trustworthy mechanic in the area!!