Reviewed : 08/17/2026
Comment : I support Black-owned businesses because I am a Black business owner myself. However, based on my personal experience, I will never take another vehicle to Craigen’s Garage, nor can I recommend them.
My experience was extremely disappointing. I was charged more than $7,000 for rear-end work, and I was also told that I needed another transmission—even though my transmission had been replaced only about two years earlier and had only about 1,000 miles driven on it.
I was required to pay a deposit before the work began, which I accepted, but my vehicle ended up being at the shop for approximately seven months. What frustrated me the most was that it wasn't until around the fifth month that I was finally told what they believed the actual problem was.
Throughout the process, I felt as though discounts were presented as if they were doing me a favor, even though I was already paying a substantial amount of money. My interactions with Josh left me feeling that the communication and transparency were not what they should have been.
I want to be fair about one thing: I have no complaint about the quality of the mechanics' work. The work itself appears to be good, and they may very well have excellent mechanics working in the back. My complaint is about the pricing, communication, length of time my vehicle was kept, and the way I felt I was treated as a customer.
I also personally felt that customers may be treated differently depending on who they know, what they drive, or how they present themselves. That is my perception based on my experience, and it contributed heavily to my dissatisfaction.
After spending more than $7,000 and waiting seven months for my vehicle, I expected much better communication, transparency, and customer service.
For context, this is a 1997 Chevy Silverado, and I later found out that the parts used were all used. Now let that sink in—robbery at its finest.
I wanted to support this business, but after my experience, I won't be returning or recommending Craigen’s Garage. I encourage anyone considering using them to ask detailed questions, get the diagnosis and pricing in writing, and make sure you completely understand what you're paying for before authorizing the work.