API Service Center
Tire Shops in Charlottesville, Virginia
4.7 (166)
| Category | Tire Shops Β· Auto electrical service, Auto radiator repair service, Auto repair shop, Auto tune up service |
|---|---|
| Address | 1242 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903 |
| Area | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Phone | (434) 971-4880 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (166) |
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 amβ5:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 amβ5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 amβ5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 amβ5:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 amβ5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About API Service Center
Combining the incredible quality and reputation of the NAPA brand with the high standard in customer care of a hometown business, API Service Center is the shop youβve been searching for. Weβre a full-service maintenance and repair shop serving the Charlottesville area since 1961. We provide tire services, engine repairs, brake repairs, and more for both foreign and domestic models, accompanied by our warranty. Our ASE certified techs and staff only recommend services that are necessary to keep your car running properly, communicate with full transparency and integrity. Give us a call or stop in today!
Located at 1242 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, API Service Center operates as a tire shop serving Charlottesville in Virginia. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto electrical service, auto radiator repair service, auto repair shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
In Charlottesville, a plug or patch repair usually takes under half an hour without an appointment, while a full set of tires with alignment is best booked ahead. Compare the out-the-door price across shops in Virginia, since installation fees vary more than the tires themselves. Keep the receipt: the tire warranty and any road-hazard coverage are tied to it. Demand peaks before winter and before summer road trips. Check the listing for hours, whether the shop sells used tires or handles truck and trailer tires, and its Google rating before you drive over on a spare.
Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 7:30 amβ5:30 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach API Service Center at (434) 971-4880; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, apiservicecenter.com.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 166 reviews, which is a strong result for a tire shop in Charlottesville and suggests consistent service.
Charlottesville is in Virginia, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Traffic in Charlottesville peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Cliff Seltzer 3 months ago
API Service Center Highest Recommendation Possible Very Professional in ALL respects Auto Repairs & Va. State Inspections Well Managed & Scheduled By JW & Chad Excellent Certified Mechanics & ALL work is done to the highest standards & many of their customers including my family TRUST API. for twenty+ plus years. Prices are fair & reasonable & good value for customers. API provides transportation with a safe driver to bring you to work or home & back if needed.. WIFI & nice snacks/drinks are provided in pleasant waiting area. All API managers ,mechanics & staff are very pleasant & helpful to ALL customers.
Alicia Taylor 5 months ago
I have been using API for the last few years and I am so grateful for their flexibility and help! The shuttle service is a huge help so I never worry about getting to work. Ed is my "car guy" and I trust anything he recommends. He only helps to fix what really needs to be fixed. Thanks to API for keeping my car on the road and my kiddos safe!
Von Hill 6 months ago
I had the absolute privilege of going by API this past week. I was trying to find someone who could resurface my rotors. The mechanic who worked on my vehicle told me the rotors needed to be resurfaced because of some rust. I met up with Randy Fox, and after his inspection, he said, "Iβm glad you came here." You donβt need resurfacing on these rotors; theyβre perfectly fine. This little bit of rust on them does not affect how these rotors will work on your vehicle. He cleaned them up for me and sent me on my way. Iβm sure that if Iβd gone to any other location, they wouldnβt have even bothered to evaluate them; they wouldβve resurface them, charge me the money that didnβt need to be charged, and do work that didnβt need to be done. Thank you, Randy, for your honesty. I really appreciate it. You have earned my trust for the future. I suggest, if you have work to be done and you donβt know who to trust, go check out the honest guys and Randy at API!
Eugene McVey 11 months ago
Will do work you asked them not to do and then charge you for it. I brought in my 2010 Santa Fe fir much needed suspension work before a long car ride. They did a fine job with that, no complaints. But when setting up the appointment the person on the phone offered up that the car was a few lightbulbs away from passing inspection (Inspection sticker was expired). I told them specifically that I was relocating out of state and didnβt care about the inspection sticker. I specifically said I didnβt care about the bulbs or inspection. When I pick my car up thereβs a fresh inspection sticker on it and my bill included the bulbs I said not to install. Did a fine job on the work I requested, but watch out cause they will do extra work you requested they not do and then charge you for it. $60 lesion in making sure my communication with the shop was clear.
Denzel Stinnie a year ago
Started off good with them fixing a few big jobs on my jeep and they went well but having them replace a water pump and heater cooling hose on same vehicle on 12/10/2024 after picking it up and driving or so for a day i had no heat and my jeep was completely overheating which it never did with prior leak before they so called fixed the issue it was also leaking coolant from new spots and causing my engine to smoke then they act like they are soooo busy to take it back in after you have already paid your hard earned money to them they take it back but now i leave with an check engine light on which has never been on my dash i had to go ask them about it before i could even leave the parking lot what kind of shop wouldnβt mention a new issue the code came back for an oil pressure sensor i believe theyβre creating more problems to take money from customers down the line i loved this place but will now stay far away and tell others the same
Frequently asked questions
Where is API Service Center located?
API Service Center is at 1242 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is API Service Center?
API Service Center is listed as a tire shop and is also tagged on Google as auto electrical service, auto radiator repair service, auto repair shop.
What are the hours of API Service Center?
Published hours are Monday: 7:30 amβ5:30 pm; Tuesday: 7:30 amβ5:30 pm; Wednesday: 7:30 amβ5:30 pm; Thursday: 7:30 amβ5:30 pm; Friday: 7:30 amβ5:30 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is API Service Center open on Sunday?
No, API Service Center is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of API Service Center?
You can call API Service Center at (434) 971-4880.
How is API Service Center rated on Google?
API Service Center has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 166 reviews.
Does API Service Center have a website?
Yes, the website of API Service Center is apiservicecenter.com (linked on this page).
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