Vulcan Tire & Automotive
Auto Repair Shops in Hoover, Alabama
4.5 (355)
| Category | Auto Repair Shops Β· Car repair and maintenance service, Mechanic, Tire shop, Wheel store |
|---|---|
| Address | 3420 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226 |
| Street | Old Columbiana Road |
| Area | Hoover, Alabama |
| Phone | (205) 979-7841 |
| Google rating | 4.5 (355) |
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 | 7:30 amβ2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Vulcan Tire & Automotive
Vulcan Tire & Automotive is a tire dealer and full-service automotive shop with ASE-certified technicians on staff to maintain and restore the reliability of your vehicle. See us today for rims and tires, regular maintenance, and auto repait services today. We serve Birmingham, AL, Moody, AL, Hoover, AL, Pell City, AL, Trussville, AL, Mountain Brook, AL, and surrounding areas.
Vulcan Tire & Automotive is one of the auto repair shops listed in Hoover, Alabama. The business is registered at 3420 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as car repair and maintenance service, mechanic, tire shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.
The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 7:30 amβ5:30 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (205) 979-7841. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, vulcantireandauto.com.
Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 355 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Hoover.
Hoover is in Alabama, 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. Getting around Hoover is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Alabama's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.
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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.
Drew Lehe a month ago
Great company, super honest. Jeff talked me through different tire options and we landed on something ideal for my car. I got quotes from 3 shops but chose here based on service and price.
Jo Ann Smith 6 months ago
I had my car towed to Vulcan because it stopped running. When I went and a young man asked what was the problem. I told him the car stopped running and it would not shift into gears. A elderly man behind the counter shouted iut is the transmission yiu have to take it somewhere else. U was not talking to him. The young man looked up my record and saw they gad serviced the car for many years and also replaced a hybrid battery in 2022 , then another elderly man said βand we are not going to do yhat again. I was not talking to him either. The young man said he would call me and I left with my Daughter. Two days later I received a call to pick the car up, they could not fix it. Had it towed home And looked at the trunk floor covered with wired, bulbs and it appeared everything had been pulled out from the rear and left it there. The young man was extremely polite and business like BUT the two elderly men were extremely rude. The car was towed to Robeβs Mann I. Homewood and the only problem with it was it needed a new Battery $525.01 . So after using your company for over 2O years I wil not be back I am really thankful zi find a company that is reliable, respectful and and does a goo
Philip Goforth 7 months ago
I came in for an alignment and told them that it was pulling left. It got done surprisingly quickly and I was there less than an hour. I was not given or shown any proof that the alignment was actually done and that was my fault. It still pulls to the left and might actually be worse than before. I do not believe they even test drove it and if there was something else it needed to correct this problem nothing was said to me about it. So out over $100 with the same problem. Super disappointing since it was my first experience with this shop. I don't think I will be going back for anything unfortunately.
Lori 7 months ago
I give 2 stars for the tire and the first mechanic I dealt with. (He actually gets more stars) I was told I had an oil leak, which I appreciate. I brought it back for a new tire and to fix the oil leak. While I got the new tire, the person dealing with my car that day (different than the first time) told me he wasnβt going to fix the oil leak and to just carry oil with me and top it off instead of fixing the oil leak. Hmm, knew that couldnβt be good for the engine or the oil leaking everywhere. Took it somewhere else and they fixed it and it runs beautifully now. Just for that person who said βjust carry oil and top it offβ: Here is a breakdown of what an oil leak does to your engine: Internal Damage: Insufficient oil means metal-to-metal contact, leading to worn-out bearings, pistons, and camshafts. Engine Overheating: Oil helps dissipate heat; without enough oil, the engine runs much hotter, risking complete breakdown. Fire Hazard: Leaking oil can drip onto hot exhaust parts, creating smoke and posing a significant fire risk. Performance Loss: You may experience reduced engine power, strange smells (burning oil), and dashboard warning lights. Damage to Components: Leaks can degra
Mita Powell Edited a year ago
Edit: The owner of Vulcan contacted me and made things right. He had someone detail the interior. Thank you Jeff. Very pleased! I brought my car in for a tire repair as we have a tire warranty with Vulcan. When I got my car back, my front driver's seat was filthy, dirty and horribly stained of oil and so was the inside of door. So respectfully, I brought it to the manager's attention. He then went inside, brought out an empty can of carpet cleaner and a dirty stained towels and started to scrub the seat and door. I was shocked. I said please stop! It was only making it worse. I happened to have a white wash rag so I expressed I'd prefer that he use it. However, he sighed as if he was annoyed. Apparently, he ran out of the carpet cleaner because it was empty to start out with It had only dripped a few drops. I asked him don't you put any kind of protector on the seats when you work on tan cloth? He replied that they only put protectors on the floor mats. Then he started to Imply that I had brought the car in with all the filth and oil stains. Sudgeted I take a picture of the can carpet cleaner ha! He even wrote down my tag number, seemed very odd since they already have all of the
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vulcan Tire & Automotive located?
Vulcan Tire & Automotive is at 3420 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226, in Hoover, Alabama. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Vulcan Tire & Automotive?
Vulcan Tire & Automotive is listed as an auto repair shop and is also tagged on Google as car repair and maintenance service, mechanic, tire shop.
What are the hours of Vulcan Tire & Automotive?
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: 7:30 amβ2 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Vulcan Tire & Automotive open on Sunday?
No, Vulcan Tire & Automotive is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Vulcan Tire & Automotive?
You can call Vulcan Tire & Automotive at (205) 979-7841.
How is Vulcan Tire & Automotive rated on Google?
Vulcan Tire & Automotive has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 355 reviews.
Does Vulcan Tire & Automotive have a website?
Yes, the website of Vulcan Tire & Automotive is vulcantireandauto.com (linked on this page).
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