Gil's Garage Inc. - Burnt Hills

4.9 (10 reviews)

817 Saratoga Rd, Burnt Hills

Albany, NY 00000

About Gil's Garage Inc. - Burnt Hills

Gil's Garage in Burnt Hills, outside Albany, is family-run and it shows in the reviews: multiple customers tell the same story of the shop finding the cheaper fix instead of the expensive one - a sensor issue that turned out to be worn brake pads, exhaust repairs that left the car running like new. NYS inspections and tires get scheduled quickly, no hassle if you bring your own parts.

They also handle Teslas, which not every Capital Region shop will attempt. Appointments are easy to book. Rated 4.9 across 1,500+ reviews.

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kathleen altamirano
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A coworker recommended Gil's in Burnt Hills and they were wonderful. It was easy to make an appointment. After exhaust repairs, my car is running like new. They called me with an estimate, and finished the work when promised. I'll definitely recommend Gil's to others.

June 12, 2026
John
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John Verified

This was my first experience with Gil's. I was recommended to Gil's by my son. I found the service to be excellent and the service personnel to be excellent as well. From making the appointment through picking up my vehicle the staff at Gil's was responsive, knowledgeable, and curteous. I took my vehicle to Gil's for its 120,000 mile maintenance. A shout out to Matt who made sure he knew exactly what I expected and also that I knew what was and wasn't needed. Another shout out to Holly who took my original order over the phone. She was very knowledgeable about my vehicle and its recommended maintenance per Subaru. My son's recommendation was spot on. My experience at Gil's far surpassed any experience I've had at other garages or dealerships. Bring your vehicle to Gil's.

May 3, 2026
K
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K Verified

What I like about Gil’s garage (Family operated) is they get the job done with a lot of integrity; if something isn't 💯 % right they will fix it and work with you to get better. I can always trust them with my auto repairs, because they don’t use chintzy parts and they’re going to give you good advice. They are willing to make adjustments afterwards too if it didn’t go exactly perfect. I have gone to this garage for a long time and all the cars parked in the parking lot waiting to get fixed is a testament to how many people want to go there.👍👍👍👍👍

March 25, 2026
James Mills
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James Mills Verified

Great experience at a great price. I needed new tires mounted and a NYS inspection. They were able to get me in quick and gave me no hassle by providing my own tires. The attention to detail by the tech who work on my vehicle is impressive. The inspection and registration stickers are perfectly parallel to each other and the valve stems on all four tires are aligned to the same spot on each tire. That may seem silly to some, but that kind of detail says a lot about the people Gils employs.

November 27, 2025
Josh D'Agostino
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Had a great experience here! No hassle, fair price, and they seemed to have good experience working with my Tesla, I know teslas can be finicky and some shops don’t work with them. I’ll definitely continue coming here for all my needs!

November 20, 2025
John Herrin
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John Herrin Verified

I've had several experiences with Gil's Garage where they had the opportunity to charge me for expensive repairs but instead they found less expensive options. Most recently my 2014 VW Jetta heat stopped working. After evaluating the system they told me the heating core was clogged. They were able to flush the core versus replacing it. This saved me about $700. I trust them completely to give me the best/least expensive option, and fully explain the options, when one exists.

November 17, 2025
Brandon Munger
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I recently had my 2022 GMC Sierra worked on due to a sensor issue which turned out to be due to worn brake pads. Gil’s was great at communicating the problem when it was found, Dan the mechanic that serviced my vehicle did a great job with his work and I got my truck back in quick fashion. I also got my inspection done while I was there. Would recommend to anyone that is hesitant on who to trust to service their vehicle.

November 14, 2025
P chen
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P chen Verified

Although we immigrated here 20 years ago, finding a good auto repair shop has always been a headache. The three shops we liked have all closed down. I tried to look for new ones, but it was really difficult. Last week, I used AI technology, and ChatGPT strongly recommended Gil’s. With the online booking, email, and text message confirmations, it was very easy for me to make an appointment even though English is not my first language. On the day of the inspection, I saw that the shop was very clean and tidy, with coffee and bottled water available. I noticed that many customers seemed to be regulars. The inspection went smoothly, and the staff were patient and friendly. Next year, Gil’s will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Although it’s a bit far from my home, I told my wife that from now on, we won’t need to worry about car maintenance anymore—because I’ve finally found a repair shop I’m truly satisfied with. Thank you!

August 8, 2025
Bill Huerter
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Gil’s garage is a place you can take your vehicle for repairs and get honest, trustworthy recommendations of work needed to your vehicle to bring it back to manufacturer’s specifications. You will get a knowledgeable person on the phone when you call to schedule an appointment or ask questions about your vehicle needing repair. My family has trusted Gil’s with our vehicles for nearly 60 years, and we have third generation family members who have put their trust in the Gil’s team for their repairs as well. Gil’s is “The Best of the Best” in the Times Union for good reason. Bill Huerter/Halfmoon NY

May 29, 2025
Joshua Porter

Gil' Garage has been my go to garage for many, many years, and will continue to be my go to garage moving forward. I am now on my third vehicle I bring to their shop as need be. Their quality of work often exceeds those of the other shops in this area. They have always been honest with me, even if it means them talking me out of unnecessary work if the vehicle is simply too far gone to make repairs worth it. My only complaint is that they can be expensive depending on the issue at hand. They have worked well with me several times to lessen this burden. However, for the quality of work they provide it is often worth the price. I would highly recommend this garage, especially if you need higher quality work on a certain part or system, as they do provide you quality work for their prices.

June 24, 2026

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