grumpy's 516-901-6799

grumpy's Automotive Concierge Service

Before you approve a repair anywhere on Long Island, text me the shop's quote. I'll tell you if you're being ripped off.

Send me your quote or call 516-901-6799

a quote, audited

Here's a sample estimate with my red pen on it. Tap a note to see what I caught.

A sample repair estimate marked up in red pen: the labor hours circled, a fluid flush struck out, a filter price circled and the total corrected to about $750.

I'm RichRich's grumpy face. I don't pull wrenches Three old monkey wrenches, pick up cars A car key or tow them A yellow wrecker on an old postcard, so the only one I work for is you.

my services

Forty years in the car business, now working for you instead of the shop.

how it works

It all happens by text, phone or email. I never touch your car, so there's nothing to drop off and nobody to tip. You get a straight answer before you hand over a dime.

send the quote

Text or email me a photo of the shop's estimate before you approve the work. Any shop, any car, anywhere on Long Island.

A driver talks with inspectors after her car failed an emission inspection, 1975

i audit it

I check every line: part prices against real-world costs, labor hours against standard times, and whether the repair is actually necessary.

Rich in his tuxedo at his desk, auditing a repair invoice

you get my verdict

I tell you what's fair, what's padded and what you don't need, in plain English, so you can say yes, push back or walk.

i line up the shop

Want a better shop for the job? I research the most reliable local shops for that exact repair and help set up your appointment.

all of long island

Beers' 1873 wall map of Long Island, from New York City east to Montauk

Nassau and Suffolk, the whole island. Wherever the shop is, text me the quote and I'll take it from there.

Long Island on Frederick W. Beers' wall map, 1873.

pick a plan

affiliated shops and services

I'm building a network of preferred local vendors on Long Island, so members get exclusive 10% discounts at the shops and services I trust. Coming soon.

questions

ripoffsHow do you know if a shop is ripping me off?

I check the quote line by line: part prices against what they really cost, labor against standard times, and whether the work is actually necessary. Then I tell you straight.

repairsDo you fix cars?

No. I don't pull wrenches, pick up cars or tow them. That's the point: I have zero conflict of interest, so my only goal is looking out for you.

priceWhat does it cost?

$50 for a one-time quote review or shop consultation. Or join a plan: $29.95 a month for one car, or $45 a month for up to three. Paid a year upfront, it's $323.46 or $486.

remindersWhat do you remind me about?

Your New York State inspection, your NY registration and your oil changes. I keep the dates in your file and tell you before each one is due.

areaDo you cover my town?

If it's on Long Island, yes. Nassau or Suffolk, I cover all of it, and everything happens by text, phone or email.

perksWhat are the member perks?

I'm signing up preferred local repair shops, towing services and other automotive partners, so members get exclusive 10% discounts. Coming soon.

send me
your quote

Text a photo of the shop's estimate to 516-901-6799. Or fill this in, your email opens with it written, and you attach the photo.

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Rich, the grumpy concierge, holding up an invoice with a padded line circled in red

Your email should be open now. Attach the photo of the quote and hit send.