Druid Hills Automotive

Inside Larry Johnson's Buckhead Auto Center, vehicles lounge in service bays while ASE-certified and specialty technicians work to foster trouble-free driving. Husband-and-wife team Larry and Bernadette Johnson oversee the staff, which includes Chrysler and luxury-import specialists, as they welcome all makes and models with sturdy wrenches, bottles of motor oil, and a promise that nearby tow trucks will be on their best behavior. The technicians perform oil changes, engine work, and transmission services as well as windshield and dent repair; further cosmetic upgrades may be found in the detail shop, where cars can visit when they need to shake off road filth and slip into a glossy coat of Meguiar's detailing products.

Most great things have humble beginnings, and Express Oil Change & Tune-Up Clinic is no exception. In its 31-year history it grew to more than 170 locations across 10 states. Within these auto havens, ASE-certified vehicle-maintenance professionals slake engine thirsts with their signature 10-minute express full-service oil change and a menu of other automotive procedures. Techs swap out old oil for shiny, new oil and a new filter, followed by a thorough inspection of the engine and inner workings that ensures cars can run for miles and won’t fail during drag races through mall parking lots. Their service centers also perform general maintenance such as brake and AC service, and more advanced services such as radiator maintenance and computer diagnostics.

Speedemissions' technicians do one thing, and one thing only: emissions testing. Because they don't do vehicle repairs, they are actively rooting for all cars to pass and are invested in administering tests with integrity. In addition to more than a dozen locations in the Atlanta area alone, they also deploy four mobile testing vans to perform onsite testing that saves drivers time and fuel better spent taking an eco-conscious driving tour of the world's most interesting trees.

The automotive specialists at Xenon HID Lights & Solar Tinting of Atlanta have a simple rule: no customer leaves the store without a smile of satisfaction. The crew members aim to foster trust and loyalty with a variety of aesthetic services. They install Xenon HID headlights that not only look sharp but also illuminate far ahead of cars to help spot jaywalking Grendels earlier. Specialists can also improve automotive social capital with the installation of advanced audio equipment or tinted windows. Those seeking a finer-tuned suspension system can discuss their options with a friendly and knowledgeable staff member

Whether inside their two facilities’ work bays or on location in area driveways, Buckhead Detailing and Window Tint's technicians orchestrate automotive makeovers with hand wash and detailing sessions. Cars can let cleanses come to them, with mobile crews hauling equipment within a 12-mile radius of zip code 30324. Two decades of window-tinting experience guides glass tech’s steady hands as they accent vehicles and businesses with film chosen from a wide selections of shades and styles. In addition to tech-performed services, the facility helps drivers restock supplies for at-home care, packing its shop with more than 200 commercial-grade products including Blue Tire Shine, Carnauba wax, and the password that unlock each city’s secret radio stations.

Since its inception more than 30 years ago, Just Brakes has expanded from one auto shop to more than 160 outposts across eight states. At every location, ASE-certified technicians maintain vehicle safety with the standard brake service including a lifetime warranty on parts, labor and platonic love. Though their specialty is brakes, the techs also perform routine maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, factory maintenance services, batteries, belt replacement, and fluid services.