Automotive News & Information - Ben's Tire & Auto Repair

These guys are angels sent from heaven for a single mother like myself. Ben's Tire and Auto saved me numerous times from spending unnecessarily. They are always willing to help you out in any way they can. We need more local businesses like this and more honest people like they have. God Bless!

- Gina S (5-Star Google Review)

My son recommended Ben, and I’ve recently moved from Jax. I've had both of my vehicles worked on there within the last two weeks. I could not be more impressed by any other company. Great people. Great service. Great prices. And great tire recommendations!! Ben and his employees are by far the best I've used in the 40 years that I've owned cars and needed any type of repair or service. Highly recommended!

- William C (5-Star Google Review)

Went by Ben’s looking for a rare wheel lock socket I needed. He was the only place it town that happen to have it. Ben went to great trouble and spent 30 minutes to an hour looking for this special socket. Then when they found it, they removed my wheel locks and didn’t charge me anything. I offered to pay them for their time, but they wouldn’t take anything. Not many people will stop what they’re doing (and they were very busy that day) and take their time to help with something like that, and even fewer would do it for free. Ben and his staff are really great people and will help any way they can.

- Paul L (5-Star Google Review)

Best mechanic in town! Reasonable prices, excellent customer service, and excellent work. I appreciate how clean and comfortable the waiting area and bathrooms are. They provide coffee and a nice little snack machine. They even have a cute little activity corner to keep kids occupied. They take pride in what they do, and it really shows.

- Tiffany B (5-Star Google Review)

I moved to Valdosta for college, and I had no clue where to go for any vehicle services, so I asked a friend, and they recommend Ben’s. Their service was incredible: fast, with good prices, and great people! I will definitely be using them in the future for anything else vehicle-related.

- Riley J (5-Star Google Review)

Your car data owned by manufacturers now

Newer Vehicles Generate as Much As 25GB of Data/Hour according to McKinsey. Now That is Extremely Interesting! It is also daunting as we now need to know "what data" right? You also want to know where it is going if anywhere and who owns the data? All interesting questions that we never thought about. Just get in and drive, choose a destination and if a light goes off in the dash you call us here at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair to schedule an appointment. We want our Valdosta drivers to be informed as always and able to make their choices based on having facts. This is a big change in the automotive-truck service industry and it really has not hit the news at all, so it is up to us to get you up-to-date and informed. Here are the facts and where you can find more information!

There seems to be a common misconception among many that if you have an aftermarket/extended warranty, that your car, truck, SUV, or Jeep must be taken to a dealership. This is not true. Non-dealership / Independent Automotive repair shops can service and repair your new or UNDER WARRANTY/EXTENDED WARRANTY. As a positive, at our shop, you can get fast service and work with highly trained technicians! We'd love to take care of your vehicle for you and can do so right here at our automotive shop. Repairs by highly rated and trained automotive technicians with dealer rated diagnostic tools, at BETTER PRICING by a shop that knows you!

It is a law that independent automotive repair shops can maintain and service your warranty. All consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It prohibits a manufacturer from voiding the new vehicle's warranty or a vehicle's extended warranty because service was performed by a Non-Dealer/Independent Repair shop.

Per the FTC, “It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage simply because you had warranty work or routine maintenance or repairs performed by our automotive shop. Routine maintenance can include anything from oil changes, tire rotations and belt replacement, to fluid checks, flushes, new brake pads, and inspections.” It is also important to note that the “Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for a company to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty for the simple cause that you used an aftermarket or recycled part.”

One of the major perks of bringing your vehicle to an independent repair shop is the ability to make your money go further. Many times, warranties will have a limit or a deductible. Our goal is to make your warranty work for you.

Lastly, If you are on the fence about whether or not to purchase an AFTERMARKET or EXTENDED warranty. We suggest opening a savings account for your car and putting back money for possible breakdowns. While warranties are great the limitations can sometimes outweigh the benefits.

Whichever option you may choose we will be there for you every step of the way! We look forward to taking care of your new or under extended/aftermarket warranty, car, truck, SUV, or Jeep right here. Give us a call today!

TRUE OR FALSE? Until your vehicle is out-of-warranty, it must be serviced by the new car dealer or the factory warranty will be void?
FALSE? Our ASE Certified technicians at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair CAN SERVICE your vehicle if it is under warranty with the same tools typically faster and at a better price point plus we are cross-trained in multiple lines of vehicles vs. just the brand at the dealership you bought your car or truck giving you more options!

It’s the law that independent repair shops can provide the services to maintain your new car warranty. Consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which prohibits a manufacturer from voiding the vehicle warranty because service was done by a non-dealer.