Honest brake and auto repair in Ithaca, NY
Brake Away is an Ithaca auto repair shop on Elmira Road that explains each repair before work starts, and customers notice.
Customers say the team explains what needs doing and checks in during the job, so there are no surprises.
Reviewers say the shop explained why rear brakes did not need replacing and skipped work that was not needed.
One customer had a car towed to the shop's lot after the brakes failed, and the team handled the repair from there.
Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Brake Away is an auto repair shop at 207 Elmira Rd in Ithaca, NY. The shop handles brake work, oil changes, muffler repair, and tune-ups, and it takes cars that arrive by tow. Customers say the team calls to confirm work before it is done and keeps them updated along the way.
Several reviewers mention a practical approach. The mechanics explained why rear brakes did not always need replacing and offered to replace only the parts most likely to need it. They also accepted customer-purchased parts. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Brake inspection and replacement, including rear brake service, with parts checked before anything is replaced.
Routine oil changes to keep the engine running well between tune-ups.
Muffler inspection and repair for exhaust noise and damage.
Engine tune-ups to help the car run efficiently.
Inspection and repair of rattling heat shields underneath the vehicle.
Installation of parts customers buy themselves, when the shop agrees to it.
“Absolutely amazing experience at Brake away. I had to have my car towed to their lot after my brakes broke and I experienced a back injury.”
“Great shop! Fast service from understanding folks who were very accommodating to my situation! They helped me understand why my rear brakes don’t need to be replaced as often, and saved me a ton of money on a needless replacement.”
“Travis and his crew are top notch ! He completely replaced the rear brakes on my son's car quickly and at a fair price.”
Brake Away is at 207 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Brake Away is open 8 am–5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Closed on Saturday, Sunday.
No, Brake Away is closed on Saturday.
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Brake Away has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 81 Google reviews.
Brake Away lists: Brake repair, Oil change service, Muffler repair, Tune-up service, Heat shield repair, Customer-supplied parts. See the full list above.
Yes. Brake Away is a auto repair shop in Ithaca, NY.
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