European & Japanese Auto Repair / the Princeton area
Family-Run Since 1982. Honest Work on the Makes That Matter.
Tiger Garage has been keeping Princeton cars running for over 40 years. We're on Witherspoon Street, right near Conte's Pizza, and we'll tell you what your car needs before we touch it.
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Based on 68+ reviews on Google.
Father and Son
Rick started the shop and Troy has been working alongside him for over a decade. You get their combined experience on every job.
No Surprises on the Bill
We tell you what we found and what it costs before we start. The price you approve is the price you pay.
We Know Your Car
European and Japanese only — Audi, BMW, MINI, Porsche, VW, Acura, Honda, Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota. Knowing a platform well means diagnosing it right the first time.
European & Japanese Auto Repair
We work on BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Acura, Mini, and Porsche.
Troy and his father are ASE-certified and have been working on European and Asian vehicles long enough to know the common failure points on every make we service. We use the correct oil specs, the right fluids, and the proper parts, not whatever's closest on the shelf.
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Expert Automotive Services
Transmission Services
Transmission diagnosis, fluid service, and repairs for automatic and manual vehicles.
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Battery & Electrical
Battery testing, replacement, and electrical diagnosis for all makes we service.
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Cooling System & Radiator
Cooling system inspection, coolant flushes, thermostat and radiator repair for European and Asian vehicles.
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Makes
Popular European Makes We Service
Audi
Audi
We service Audi vehicles at fair prices, with the correct parts and specs for German engineering.
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BMW
BMW
We service BMW vehicles across the 3, 5, and X series, with the correct specs and honest pricing.
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Mini
Mini
Mini Cooper, Countryman, and Clubman service done right, without the dealer markup.
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Porsche
Porsche
Porsche service and repairs from mechanics who take precision seriously and don't inflate the bill.
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Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen repair and maintenance in Princeton, from Jetta oil changes to Golf wiring diagnosis.
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Acura
Acura
Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, and ILX service from mechanics who know Honda-based platforms inside out.
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Real Words / Real Owners
What Our Customers Say
Google Rating
“Needed to get an inspection done quickly. They saw me early and did the work quickly. Even pumped up my tires.”
Austin Grisham
Dec 2023 / Google
“Worked quickly, explained things clearly, and were forthright about what needed fixed now and what could wait.”
Melissa
May 2020 / Google
“Very honest people and quality work. They stood by their warranty, even without me to mention it.”
J. Li
Nov 2018 / Google
“Squeezed me in last minute, worked quickly, high quality, and reasonable prices. Will be back.”
Yarrow Dunham
Dec 2012 / Google
“Got my emissions test done here on my out-of-state registered car. Everything went smoothly.”
Jack W
Feb 2021 / Google
“Quality work from an honest mechanic. I know him personally and his work has always held up.”
Gilbert Appleby
Nov 2013 / Google
Featured Service
NJ State Inspections, Done Same-Day
We're an authorized New Jersey state inspection station. Drop your car off in the morning and most inspections are done the same day, including emissions. We also handle out-of-state registered vehicles, which a lot of shops won't touch. If something fails, we tell you what it needs and what the repair costs before we touch a wrench.
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The Right Oil Spec, Every Time
Most oil changes go wrong because the shop used the wrong oil. We follow the manufacturer's spec for your engine, whether that's full synthetic 5W-30 for a BMW or 0W-20 for a Honda. Drop off, we call before we start, and you're back on the road the same day.
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Makes We Work On
Brands We Service
From daily drivers to exotics, our techs are trained on every major european & japanese make. 10 brands and counting.
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Need a shop you can trust in Princeton?
Book your appointment online or call (609) 924-0609 to schedule. We work by appointment so we can give your car the time it needs, and most jobs are finished the same day you drop it off.
Find Us / Reach Us
Located in Princeton, New Jersey
Find us at 343 Witherspoon Street in Princeton, right across from Palmer Square, a short walk from the university campus.
SHOP / DETAILS
Address
343 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
Hours
Mon-Fri / 8am - 5pm
Sat-Sun / Closed
Phone
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