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AAA Names Arizona's Best Auto Repair Facilities

In search of an auto repair facility you can trust? Look no further. AAA recently published its ninth annual list of Top Shops, AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities recognized for providing customers with honest, reliable and quality service. This year, 28 facilities in Arizona made the cut.  

“While our AAR network serves as a resource to those seeking a reputable auto repair facility, our Tops Shop award recognizes the best facilities in that network,” said Don Nunnari, vice president of membership products and services for AAA Arizona. “These shops exceed AAA’s stringent standards when it comes to professionalism, integrity, customer service and community involvement.”

To be considered for the Top Shop designation, facilities must first be a part of AAA’s AAR network, which is comprised of more than 150 auto repair and auto body facilities across the state. These facilities must adhere to more than 20 standards established by the auto club, including:

 

  • Annual inspection by AAA representatives.

  • Staff an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technician or equivalent for each area of service offered.

  • Guarantee effectiveness of repairs, parts, labor or components for a minimum of 12 months or 12,000 miles.

  • Accept the final decision of AAA in resolving complaints concerning service to members’ vehicles.

In addition, Top Shops must also:

  • Maintain customer surveys with at least a 90 percent approval rating.

  • Remain actively involved in the community through service groups and charities.

  • Uphold an exemplary business reputation.

A chart of this year’s winners is below. The number next to the auto repair or auto body’s name indicates the consecutive years the facility has earned a AAA Top Shop award.

 

City

Top Shop

Cave Creek

Tobias’ Automotive Specialists (2)
6022 E. Cave Creek Road, Ph: 480-488-2914
Owner: Andy Tobias

Gilbert

Crown Collision Center (5)

876 N. Abalone Drive, Ph: 480-926-4111

Owners: Ron Buckman & Kevin Kemp

Glendale

Bell Tire & Auto Service (8)

6027 W. Bell Road, Ph: 602-843-5501

Owners: Dave & Marguerite Bankston

Green Valley

Hickey Automotive (9)

250 W. Calle De Las Tiendas, Ph: 520-648-0180

Owners: Ron & Kim Hickey

Marana

AASTRO Transmission & Auto Repair (5)

4443 W. Ina Road, Ph: 520-744-0655

Center Manager: Mike DeCosmo

Mesa

Apache Sands Service Center – NEW!

7602 East Apache Trail, Ph : 480-984-3101

Owner: Hal Fredrickson

 

Greulich’s Automotive Service (4) 

2641 S. Alma School Road, Ph: 480-820-2111

Owner: Chris Greulich

 

Greulich’s Automotive Collision (2)

4915 E. McKellips Road, Ph: 480-615-9974

Owner: Chris Greulich

 

Invision Auto Body (2)

4134 E. Valley Drive, Ph: 480-503-1414

Owner: Chuck Danielson

 

Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing (5)

1325 E. Main Street, Ph: 480-833-1071

Owner: Bryan Vivian

Phoenix

25th Street Automotive (4)

4112 N. 25th Street, Ph: 602-955-2637

Owner: Tony Guido

 

APCO Hi-Tech Car Care (8)

2924 N. 29th Place, Ph: 602-224-0941

Owner: Jim Garnand

 

Greulich’s Automotive Service – Ahwatukee (2)

10827 S. 48th Street, Ph: 480-619-5277

Owner: Chris Greulich

 

Kelly Clark Automotive Specialists – Bell Road  (8)

4101 E. Bell Road, Ph: 602-971-2225

Owner: Kelly Clark

 

Kelly Clark Automotive Specialists – Glendale Ave. (7)

1201 E. Glendale Avenue, Ph: 602-274-1394

Owner: Kelly Clark

 

Tony’s Auto Service Center (2)

5602 E. Thomas Road, Ph: 480-945-7788

Owner: Tony Guido

Prescott

Prescott Import Car Service (2)

710 Ruth Street, Ph: 928-778-9305

Owner: Steve LaFleur

 

Jim’s Auto Clinic (2)

1460 W. Gurley Street, Ph: 928-445-0505

Owner: Jim Booth

Scottsdale

Airpark Auto Service (9)

8115 E. Raintree Drive, Ph: 480-998-1605

Owner: Nadine Grobmeier

 

Greulich’s Automotive Collision (3)

8180 E. Raintree Drive, Ph: 480-483-0355

Owner: Chris Greulich

 

 

Gruelich’s Automotive Service – NEW!

15455 N. 83rd Way, Ph: 480-483-2447

Owner: Chris Greulich

 

Marshall’s Service Center (9 consecutive years)

8128 E. Indian School Road, Ph: 480-990-3630

Owner: Marshall Gerston

Sun City West

Sun Cities Tire & Auto (8)

13701 W. Camino Del Sol, Ph: 623-975-1737

Owners: Wally & Cathy Moreland

Tucson

AASTRO Transmission & Auto Repair – 22nd Street (4)

8150 E. 22nd Street, Ph: 520-298-1103

Center Manager: George Hammel

 

AASTRO Transmission & Auto Repair – Speedway Blvd. (3)

5302 E. Speedway Boulevard, Ph: 520-325-5500

Center Manager: Jim Houpt

 

Borst Automotive (8)

1255 S. Swan Road, Ph: 520-748-8861

Owner: Jon Bradford

 

Eric’s Carstar Collision Center – NEW!

1330 S. Alvernon Way, Ph: 520-325-1233

Owner: Eric Grossman

Yuma

Accurate Automotive Attention – NEW!

1495 S. 3rd Ave., Ph: 928-783-8808

Owner: Russell McCloud

 

AAA Arizona’s 2010 Top Shop award recipients were honored and presented with a plaque at a luncheon at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix on June 23.


AAA Arizona, the Arizona affiliate of AAA, provides automotive, insurance and auto travel services to nearly 800,000 Arizona members.  Annually, AAA’s Emergency Road Service responds to more than 450,000 calls for help on the streets and highways of the state as well as providing insurance, travel, and financial services to AAA members and motorists.  Since its founding in 1927, AAA Arizona has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.  In 2008, AAA was ranked the No. 1 “socially responsible” brand by Landor’s BrandAsset® Valuator.

 

 

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