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Donovan's Auto4N

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4.9
(546 reviews)
Review highlights

"This place is a must for Xavier Students! Right next to campus and they get you in so fast. Called in the am for a battery replacement and had it done in less than 20 …"

"Work is always competently completed well and service and staff are excellent."

"Quality work, superb customer support, and great pricing."


Overview

Categories

Auto repair shop, Auto air conditioning service, Auto radiator repair service


Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday

Closed


Description

Trusted Automotive Service & Repair since 1958. The Donovan family has proudly been serving Cincinnati's automotive repair and maintenance needs for over 60 years. We're continuing the Auto4N tradition of being the best MINI, Audi, Volkswagen and other European and Japanese vehicle specialists in Cincinnati.


Reviews (33)

Feb 01, 2025

Donovan’s in Norwood is honest! I was having some wheel hop during the recent extreme cold spell. Since my car has close to 200k miles I figured something was wearing out that could result in the car being unsafe to drive. They looked the car over and test drove twice including at highway speeds to make sure the car was safe. Their attention to detail and well mannered service manger means I’m going to Donovan’s from now on. Very glad I found a good mechanic that will take good care of my car. 5 stars!!!


Jan 30, 2025

Love these guys!! I really appreciate the extra communication and how they go above and beyond to take care of my car and me, seemingly the way they would take care of their own.


Jan 23, 2025

Always a great experience there. Friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, and efficient, they've got it all! They might be a little more expensive than your run of the mill mechanic, but these guys are anything but run of the mill! If you have a foreign car, take it to them. They will walk you through what all is needed, what can wait and what needs to be done now, and get you a fair price on it. Love these guys! Update: To be honest, nothing has changed, I just wanted to let you know they are still awesome for all your foreign car needs! Don't hesitate, call and talk to them about your car! Update 2: Still fantastic! Got rear ended, had a collision place do the body repairs, they also outsourced getting the brake line replaced, but it was done poorly. Took it here to talk about the brakes still being spongy, they got me fixed right up at a great price, the same day! Update 3: Even though they've had a change in owners, don't let that deter you from coming here! They still have the highest quality of standards for their work and their customer service! Got my crank shaft sensor replaced and my car back up and running!


Jan 23, 2025

Auto4N saves our butts once again. Our CR-V started making an awful noise, so we brought it in to the guys without any idea what was wrong, or what it would cost to repair. Turned out to be a wear item had given out, and the fix came at a reasonable price. Two days later and we were back on the road, knowing Auto4N had our backs. It's nice to know we will be taken care of without being taken advantage of.


Jan 23, 2025

CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. That’s what this place has in me. We had a very serious issue with our CX-5, and they made it right for us. This shop (as of January 2025, when our issue was being worked on) really does care about doing good work, and doing it correctly. I can say that Dane and Michael were very easy to work with. I went in with a positive attitude about working together to solve our problem, and they were great about returning that positivity. I’m very happy with their work on our car, and I’m very grateful to have found a place I can rely on. Thanks again, guys.


Jan 16, 2025

I’m so glad that I’ve found this place. They are very professional and gets the work done right. They also provide services like pick up or drop off when my car is being worked on, which is a huge convenience. I feel like I can trust Auto4N with my repairs without worried about being over charged like some of the unethical mechanics out there. They handled several of our car repairs from as small as oil change to as big as repairs that cost thousands. I highly recommend this place!


Jan 16, 2025

Joey, the mechanic with 18 years of Audi experience, who worked on my 2002 A4 with 221,000 miles, did a phenomenal job. Everything that needed to be done was completed. My Audi now runs like it was brand new... seriously. I've found the best place for diagnosing strange occurrences is Donovan's Auto4N. Whether it's a small oil leak that my previous mechanic couldn't find... guess what, Auto4N found it. There is absolutely no reason to even think of ever going to another mechanic. I give them 5 stars.


Jan 09, 2025

I've been going to Auto4N for many years and have always had great car repair service. They are up front with what your car needs and are fair in pricing. I trust this place.


Jan 06, 2025

My Lexus RX350 started making a noise. I hopped on Google and found this shop. I chose Donovan's because of the high ratings and the fact that they work on foreign cars. As expected, they didn't have time to squeeze me in that day, but a tech did drive my car to listen to the noise and make a guess at what the issue could be. I scheduled an appointment. I initially worked with Dane, the owner, and on my appointment day, I worked with Mike. Both men were very nice. Something I really like is that an estimate, with photos, was emailed to me before they moved forward with any work. I gave the okay and the work was done promptly. Another plus is that they have a driver who was able to take me back home after I dropped off my car. I didn't get that bad feeling that you get when you go to some mechanics. It seems like an honest place and everyone was helpful. As long as I'm in Cincinnati, this is where I'll be taking my vehicle for maintenance.


Jan 06, 2025

My experience was not good maybe you should talk to Michael for details


Jan 06, 2025

The Donovan Tire and Automotive Services at both Montgomery Rd and now Dana Avenue are excellent. Dane has been our expert consultant for many years. Congratulations!


Jan 06, 2025

The repairs to my Land Rover were done in a timely fashion. The staff was helpful and friendly. Will certainly be back for future service.


Jan 06, 2025

The techs and service reps have no problem explaining to me all the details I need in order to understand a decision.


Jan 06, 2025

Took excellent care of my car and gave me an explanation of what they did to the car after.


Dec 06, 2024

Dane went out of his way to fix a problem with my CRV that I could not get fixed at other places. I respect the honest reliable service I get from Donovans and make them my first choice for regular maintenance and repair.


Dec 06, 2024

Excellent professional service! During my recent visit, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that one of our favorite mechanics, whom we had lost track of, is now working at Donovan’s Auto4N. Michael and the rest of the front desk team were patient and kind, answering all my questions thoroughly. Even though we’re nearly half an hour away, we find Auto4N well worth the drive.


Dec 06, 2024

Exceptional service. Will always use them for my vehicle needs.


Dec 06, 2024

I like that they bug me to get the car! They are very professional and do a good job


Dec 06, 2024

Professionals! As usual. Really highly recommended. Well done. Carried on excellence from Auto4N.


Dec 06, 2024

Took care of my problems and had my car ready to go on time.


Dec 06, 2024

Very responsive and friendly. Took my car the same day I called. Even drove me back to my office after I dropped off the car. Took great care of my car and I had it back same day. Going to use Donovan’s for all my car care needs. Highly recommend.


Dec 06, 2024

The people are friendly and knowledgeable!


Nov 06, 2024

Excellent, quick service. Very professional. Didn’t try to sell me anything.


Nov 06, 2024

Found the problem than no one else could find. Timely. Friendly. Reasonable cost


Nov 06, 2024

I needed an unexpected repair on my car. Despite the fact that I had never been there they made space and time to take care of me. They did an excellent job. I was so impressed with how quickly and how well they took care of me. I will definitely go back.


Nov 06, 2024

My Mercedes has found a new home to be taken care of by only the BEST shop in town!!


Nov 06, 2024

The folks at Donovan’s Auto4N went above and beyond for me. I was stranded with a totally dead car. One call to them, and Mike arrived with a new battery to swap out, then followed me back to their shop. I was given a loaner car for the evening and got a call the next morning that it would be ready for pick up the following day. When I picked it up, they said they discovered a nail in my tire and plugged it up for me as well! Fantastic customer service, outstanding communication AND a fabulous crew that worked on my car. I couldn’t be more pleased! Thank you Auto4N!!


Nov 06, 2024

They are great! I have an older VW that a lot of places would not touch. They did great job and got the car running again!! Highly recommend!


Nov 06, 2024

Turning 80 years old in a week and this has to be one of the better experiences that I’ve had getting a vehicle fixed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!


Nov 06, 2024

Very professional. Didn’t feel like they were upselling. Appreciated that we could see the part that broke. They resolved all of the issues


Oct 06, 2024

Great auto repair shop, especially if you have a foreign (4N) car.


Oct 06, 2024

I highly recommend Donovans. Recently I had two vehicles examined by them, with the idea of purchasing one. Donovans gave me a fair and honest opinion and saved me a lot of money! They were thorough, flexible and easy to work with!


Oct 06, 2024

They were able to fit me in with short notice and great work, I appreciate having somewhere to go that does quality work and goes above and beyond at fair prices!