
Vestavia’s Go-to Shop for Import
Auto Maintenance & Repairs
One of the largest cities in Jefferson County, Vestavia Hills is the perfect combination of beautiful homes, peaceful neighborhoods, & dozens of parks and recreational facilities. With how popular the area continues to be and the amount of traffic in and out of town growing annually, more drivers are turning to Import cars for added comfort, improved reliability, & better overall performance. Drivers in the area need to know that they can count on their cars and sticking with your make & model’s unique service plan plays a large part in enjoying the best performance possible. At Franklin Automotive, our ASE certified mechanics help drivers all throughout the Vestavia Hills area take better care of their Import vehicles.
With over 150 years of combined experience, our certified technicians understand just how important accuracy is when it comes to your vehicle. We work with you to make the maintenance process as easy and convenient as possible. From initial diagnostics to any necessary repairs, we make sure you always know exactly what your car needs. The result is a custom service plan that fits your car’s needs, your schedule, & your budget.
Better Service for Your Car Starts Here
Since 1992 the team at Franklin Automotive has helped drivers take complete care of their car. With all the latest factory-grade tools & equipment, our mechanics handle everything your car needs including:
- A/C Service & Repair
- Brake Service & Repair
- Check Engine Light Maintenance
- Clutch Repairs
- Diagnostic Inspections
- Engine Repairs
- Factory Scheduled Services
- Fluid Checks & Changes
- Mileage Specific Maintenance
- Oil Change Services
- Oil Leak Repairs
- Preventative Maintenance
- Suspension Repairs
- Transmission Repairs
- Tire Services
- Wheel Alignments
No matter what your car needs, we guarantee your satisfaction with every visit. Backed by our minimum 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, we make sure that you can continue to drive with confidence long after you’ve left our shop.
Schedule an Appointment Today
At Franklin Automotive we’ve offered drivers throughout the Vestavia Hills are an affordable, reliable alternative to dealership services since 1992. If your Import car is due for maintenance or you’re dealing with any emergencies, our certified technicians are here to help. Please call or visit our shop today to learn more.

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2022-06-19I felt really comfortable there and didn’t feel taken advantage of.dollfacefifty
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2022-04-14That diagnostic service plus refilling the A/C only cost me around $175, and they had it ready just a couple hours after I dropped it off with them.Drew Duncan
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2022-03-18Franklin Automotive deserves 10 stars for their honest, staff, customer services, management team and having patience with their customers.We definitely trust Franklin Automotive to services and repair our vehicles anytime.shawn long
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2022-02-14Franklin Automotive has taken care of my car a couple times and I've been very satisfied with both the professional service and the customer care.Kim Horton
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2022-01-26Honest and attentive and worked me in even though they were extremely booked up.King Cook
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2022-01-15Always friendly. They know my car as well or better than the dealer. Prices are very competitive and parts are from the manufacturer.Chris Harlow
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2021-12-14Dependable service and a top-notch staff. Very recommended!Marlin Dobbs
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2021-11-24Had my stepdaughters oil change and general inspection done-they found a problem with an axle that the Toyota dealer missed-very professional and thorough-much cheaper than the dealer and a very high quality establishmentJoel Anderson
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2021-11-21The best 👌. Honest, knowledgeable, don't try to up sale enythyng. Everybody is very friendly. #Very Professional #Prompt #ExpertMichael B.
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2021-09-23Good shop, good people, fair price, and no worries. Will do business again when the time comes.Brendon Sheiry
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2021-09-22Excellent service ... customer service is the best !!!Foster Henderson
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2021-07-24And MAN, I’M GLAD I DID!!!From just how they answered their phone, to really wanting to know what was wrong with my rig, to immediately scheduling the tow truck to bring it over to allowing me to overnight the specialty parts from Colorado to having it repaired quickly and me rolling the next afternoon, what a refreshing experience!Nic and his mechanic (didn’t get his name) were super responsive, professional, friendly and took the time to explain what all they did and why it was important for safety reasons.If you need a quality mechanic in Birmingham for your foreign car, look no further!Greg Greenwood
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2021-07-24Always a pleasure to deal with - professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, excellent at communicating, always respectful of my time and needs.Carole Mazer
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2021-06-27They always get my car serviced quickly and have a ride available if needed. I will definitely send customers over to them!Alaricand Shannon
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2021-06-23They are always nice!! I feel comfortable as a woman taking my car because they are very through and don't suggest services i don't need.Isha Moore
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2021-06-23Great people, great quality, the only place I will take my Lexus or Toyota.Scott Holloway
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2021-06-23Excellent customer service! Great communicating updates on my repair and options.Lindsey Sanders
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2021-06-14Excellent service, honest and thorough. Wouldn't take my cars anywhere else.Stephen DeGweck
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2021-06-11You won’t go wrong taking your car to Franklin, they’re trustworthy professional people that do good work.Matthew Shipman
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2021-04-24Very professional, excellent service and service was done in a timely manner.Bonnie Meacham
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2021-04-24Top notch facility ! What a wonderful place. I only wish it was closer to my home in Huntsville.kyle mclaughlan
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2021-04-24Great service. I like the idea of making an appointment. Highly recommended by Discount Tire. Friendly staff. I was in and out in no time.J E
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2021-04-24These guys are honest, they don't have unreasonable prices, the people are all friendly, the drivers are amazing, and they are fast!!They quoted me $518 for a huge fix.James Clarke
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2021-04-24They did a great job. My car (Volkswagon Jetta) runs like new. Very pleased with Franklin. The overall experience with them was great.Lee and Janet Collier
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2021-04-24Expertise service for Lexus and Toyota for sure and very courteous staff, including the shuttle driver!!Marie Carter
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2021-04-11The most professional and knowledgeable staff. This is my garage shop for rest of my life. Extremely pleased with vehicle service I received.Michael Brazy
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2021-03-15Reasonably priced, excellent service. Appreciate their honesty of what you really need vs. everything that could be done.Sarah Ross
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2021-03-13Very professional and compassionate people. From now on any time I have issues, I will be going to Franklin first!Moe & Delby
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2021-02-11They’re honest and never try to convince me to get unnecessary services or repairs. Highly recommended!Olivia Williams
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2021-01-19Franklin is really accommodating and responsive. If you keep your cars for many years, you'll want to get them serviced at Franklin.Gerriann Fagan
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2020-04-24He took the time to listen to my concerns and was genuinely attentive to the situation. As they could have ignored my review and do nothing.winterhaven winterhaven
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2020-04-24Charlie was awesome! Always great customer service. Thanks again!Kim Mcdonald
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2020-04-24Charlie did a great job servicing my Infiniti, great auto shop!Andrew Jenkins
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2020-04-24Daniel & all the staff at Franklin are friendly , courteous & professional. Most importantly is the fact that they are "honest".Edmund Ricco
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2020-04-24Took my Volkswagen Beetle to get some major repairs done and was very impressed with the level of service I received.Daniel L
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2020-04-24The staff here is very helpful! My car broke down nearby so I was able to pull in here since it was the closest shop.Anne Bet
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2020-04-24Wow! What can I say? My son’s car had major issues while he was in Birmingham. Charlie bent over backwards to help us.Noah Campbell
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2020-04-24They accommodated me and replaced the tire in less than 3 hours even though they didn't have it in stock.Vikram Nainital