SEABREEZE AUTOMOTIVE

Address:	342 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
Phone:	+1 973-748-6159
Site:	seabreezeautoclinic.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–4PM Closed

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Reviews 15

Robert Pratola

- 3 Visits to install a header and flexpipe on a 95 Corolla without exhaust leaks or noise (they blamed the after-market header which was all that was available for a 22-year-old Corolla) - Unresolved spark issue (same 95 Corolla) and a check engine light still on after 3 back-to-back breakdowns / visits (and a total of 13 days at the shop) - the last time I brought it back was 1 minute after picking it up and finding out that one of the techs had bottomed out and destroyed my flex pipe - WHICH ISNT THE WORST PART - I picked the car up yesterday (2/27) and the new pipe they installed is hitting the bottom of my car / vibrating / rattling during all driving conditions AND at idle. Clearly nobody drove the car after they installed the pipe that they broke or else they wouldnt have given it back to me that way (unless they were trying to be deliberately disrespectful). I will not be doing business here any more and will be advising the rest of my family and family friends who bring cars there to also find a new shop. They cant (or just dont want to) fix a 95 Corolla.

Anonymous User

My family has been using Seabreeze since we moved into the area 18 years ago. they stand behind their work. I also know that i can trust them with my car issues. One car i had turning into a money pit and they started to steer me towards a newer car. Bill and Vinnie are great guys and are willing to spend to time to make sure that the job is done right. I will say i have had a couple of issues with some work that they did. When ever that happened the response has always been bring it back in and we will look at it again. When this has happened and it was due to an error (i think it has happened once or twice) they are quick to fix it. the two other times turned out to be something else that was also going wrong (hence the money pit car) whenever we would fix one thing something else would go a day or two later.

chris smith

Ok so now Ill date the place!! My family has been coming here since like 1989 or 1990 when the Pony Express parked out front and Enzo Oliveri and Anthony Fortier where working the counter. I have sent so many friends and family members here it wasnt even funny. In 2016 I still use Seabreeze but of course its Vinnie Caruso (who is awesome) and new owner Bill. My advise is to just come and talk to them. Explain what is wrong with your vehicle. Tell the your expectations and what you are trying to do and they will work with you. Many times many cars they have told me when to look for something else rather than fix it because the vehicle may not be worth fixing. The have helped me in too many ways of saving money and in making good decisions. Reliable and friendly. Good people.

Atesha Tann

Really nice guys there, however, the work done is unacceptable. Alternator, oil change, water pump replacement, $60k scheduled service, none of it was performed to par. Spent $2k for repairs trusting them based off a bloomfield pd referral. How did mechanic know i need synthetic oil, if he had no paperwork? I likely paid $70 for regular oil change. Its the same tech that fixed my water pump which yielded smoke/noise/ and leaking flluids. After several trips, a couple of tows, and complete do-overs by them, the car is working. I just didnt get the service i expected. I really wanted this to be my go to shop but dont trust the young guys that is working on cars.

Doz Skills

About a month ago I went in for a squealing noise when I turn on my car for the very first time for the day every day I pointed out the pulley that has to be changed. Also for a rattler that I get from the front driver side wheel area. The only thing they did was change my serpentine belt and told me that was the only thing wrong theres no rattle and the pulley doesnt need to be change. Well a day or two later that pulley starts squealing even louder now and the rattle still there. Their customer service is great and theyre very friendly but unfortunately I will not be taking my car there again.

Anonymous User

THIS PLACE IS THE WORST PLACE TO GET YOUR CAR REPAIRED. THEY CHARGE MORE THAN THE DEALERSHIPS AND DO HORRIBLE WORK. SOMEONE I KNOW GOT THEIR BRAKES DONE THERE, THEY FORGOT TO SCREW SOMETHING IN AND IT BROKE WHILE THEY WERE DRIVING. ANOTHER PERSON GOT CHARGED $100 FOR A SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE AND IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS GOT AN OIL SLUDGE. STAY AWAY!!!!

Rob DeFrance

Pretty slow unless you make a appointment I always have to call multiple times just to get the prices of the repair of my car and they leave me on hold just to forget I was on hold and never ready when they say, there good at there job but work as if there in slow motion I only come here cause my sister and mom likes to but for me I hate it.

Rosa Viteri

Seriously!!! Changing parts at random guessing is not the way to fix a car. Engine light still came on after these crooks stole more than $1200 by changing sensors that were working ok. iac, tps, map, etc.. Took it to the dealer and they diagnosed the ECU was the problem. NEVER AGAIN to these deceitful, dishonest and INCOMPETENT CROOKS!!!

MFenn

Worked on my hummer a few times. Good service. Quick. They get a lot of business so dont be surprised if you have to wait until the next day for service. They try very hard to have a same day turn around. A good 95% of the time they succeed. Vinny and staff is very knowledgeable of numerous vehicles. Thanks for installing my bull bar!

Google - User

These MORONS did not install my radiator hose properly. My Car overheated after major radiator fluid leak. Valves damaged. MORONS did not take responsibility. This was second time I took it to this place to reinstall the radiator that was not installed properly the first time. Ended up expending about $2000 extra.

Anonymous User

Great service and knowledgeable techs! My car wouldnt start and Sea Breeze sent a tow truck to pick up my car and once they found the problem and fixed it they sent a van to pick me up at my house! Ive never had such great service from any other auto shop. Safe to say Ill be a Sea Breeze customer for life!

Todd Tracy

Finding a good and trustworthy mechanic is hard to do but Vinnie here at Seabreeze is just that. I have an older car and the mechanics here have gotten her running better than when I bought it. I recommend Seabreeze to anyone needing mechanical work.

Naomi Cruz

If you want to leave your car somewhere for a few days then come here every time I end up leaving my car and then they never get back to me and every time I call they dont have an answer. Ive now been on hold for 30min.

Lisa Giuffredo

My entire family uses SeaBreeze, we have for years. Their service is amazing. Vinny rocks rocks rocks. I highly reccomend them for all your car needs from a simple oil change to replacement of motors and transmission.

janilis rodriguez

Great overall service. Mechanics are knowledgeable and experienced in any type of automobile. Vinnie, the manager, provides the best customer service. My car and I are always satisfied.