Thrift King Auto Service

I recently had my little orange (aka The Lemon) super temperamental Mini essentially brought back to life at Harry’s. After it sat through the winter (in the snow which it has never even seen before) at another local mechanics (begins with an R) and despite being at that place close to four months (!!!) the car was released to me in need of much more TLC with very obvious injuries anyone with barely half a brain cell about cars would have noticed and fixed. The car’s mechanical issues were quickly and expertly addressed for a fair price and not only that but I got it back super pronto. My only regret was not bringing it there in the first place. And since I have had it back it has behaved as it should with Harry and Nick’s expertise and pleasant manner. What a regrettable disappointment the other place was but with reliable honest Thrift King around the prior experience is just about forgotten. And now I know where to go first thing. Very happy!!! :)))

I have been going to Thrift King for 14 years… i discovered them when I moved to the woods of Garrison. Each experience I have had has been solid, real, and delivered real results. Both Harold (Dad) and Nicholas have handled each need with care and knowledge. Always delivering on exactly what was promised. I have sent many neighbors to them and each and everyone came away with solid rave reviews. This shop is one more example of the special quality of the world that is Cold Spring. I guess I recommend «Thrift King» My best to all… John Funck

This is a small, family run shop. I had a car of interest brought in for a pre-​purchase inspection. I called ahead and was given a price and an appointment that they actually kept. The mechanic gave the car a 15 – 20 minute general inspection on the ground and on the lift and a 5 – 10 minute test drive around the winding roads of Cold Spring. He was very honest and insightful despite their position with the seller. After itemizing and objectively explaining everything the car needed, the shop owner, who I’ll presume to be Harry, even tried phoning his contacts to find a similar car for me. I ultimately passed up the car with their evaluation in mind. $ 20 is what they charged. I would’ve thrown a Jackson in the air and ran away giggling if all a City mechanic asked for was $ 20.

Harry is the best. He has saved me thousands over the years. Fast and honest. He will often clean and repair a part rather than replace it.