No upsell.Just the fix.
Todd Carter and his family have kept Pleasant Grove cars on the road for over 60 years. Customers say they’re fast, fair, and they’ll tell you what doesn’t need fixing.
Told you need a big repair? Ask Todd first.
Customers keep coming here after a dealer or another shop gave them a long list. Here’s what they found.
Your time counts, too.
Times customers wrote down. Your car may take longer, but this is what they say to expect.
The everyday repairs, done right
From Carter’s own Google listing: brakes, emission testing, auto repair and more. Tap a service to learn more.
Brakes
Pads, rotors and sway links. The service customers mention most.
Emissions & renewal
Utah emissions testing, plus on-the-spot registration renewal.
Oil & maintenance
Oil changes, fluid flushes, filters, tire rotations and tune-ups.
Electrical
Alternators, ignition problems and electronic features that quit working.
Exhaust & engine
Mufflers and exhaust repair, catalytic converters, water and fuel pumps, check-engine diagnosis.
Suspension & axles
Shocks and struts, C.V. axles and boots, and differential service.
Windows & small fixes
Power windows, door handles, wipers and the quick jobs that take a minute.
Inspections
Used-car checks before you buy, and vehicle inspections.
Repairs with a warranty
Customers say the work comes with a warranty. Ask Todd for the terms.
Emissions & on-the-spot renewal
Bring your registration. Many customers say it’s their first stop every year.
“I've been going to Carter's to get my emissions done for my car registrations for years. They're fast, no-nonsense, and always pleasant.”Bryan E.
“We needed to get our motorhome emissions test done. We went to 7 different places and they all told us NO!”Sherell C.
Waiting? It’s kid friendly.
The waiting area has a Lego table, and customers say it’s clean.
“There was a Lego table in the waiting area that my son and I enjoyed together.”Dave N.
“Clean waiting area! Perfect for littles if needed to play for the 15-20 min needed.”KP S.
Good to know
Do I need an appointment?
Will they tell me the price first?
What if the shop can’t do my repair?
Are you open Saturdays?
Can you check a used car before I buy it?
Do repairs come with a warranty?
297 reviews. 4.7 stars.
“When you pick up your car from Carter’s you are floored that it is SO REASONABLE!”
“They’re efficient, reliable, and honest! Their prices are very reasonable and I have always appreciated their straightforward service.”
“He don’t come at you afterwards with a list of all the extras you don’t need he handles the main issues and shoots everything to you straight. VERY HONEST!”
“She said they were quick, competent, and absolutely honest. She was right. And I’ll bet they charged me a fraction of what the dealer would have charged.”
“My car was repaired and returned within the same day, and I will 100% be coming back for any future issues.”
“he never charges for extra things I don't need or didn't ask for.”
“Yet didn’t try to upsell me on anything else besides what I came in for.”
“Considering he could have taken advantage of us and charged us a lot more, we felt he was very honest.”
“Todd Carter reminds me of my grandpa - he knows his way around his garage like it's second nature.”
Open since 1964. Still family.
Carter’s Auto Repair is a small family shop on State Street. Customers talk about fathers, kids and grandkids working together, and many have brought their cars here for decades.
“I appreciate that its a family run shop with a father and his kids working together.”Don P. · Google review
“I have been going to Carter's for 23 years and have never been disappointed.”Mark J. · Google review
Who you’ll meet
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