Car Repair Near Old Metairie, Fat City & Lakeside

Drive times from around Metairie

Typical off-peak drive times from routing data. Rush-hour traffic on Veterans, Causeway and I-10 can add a few minutes.

Old Metairie and Bucktown

From Old Metairie, the quickest way over is usually Bonnabel Blvd to I-10 West and off at Clearview. From Bucktown, take Pontchartrain Blvd or Bonnabel to the interstate. Either way it's about 10 minutes, so you can drop the car early and still get where you're going. If you'd rather not wait around, use the after-hours key drop the night before.

Fat City, Lakeside and Bonnabel

From Fat City or Lakeside, just head west on Veterans. Turn left on Clearview Pkwy and then onto Utica St. It's a straight shot of about two miles.

Clearview, West Esplanade and East Jefferson

If you live near Clearview City Center, along West Esplanade or by East Jefferson General Hospital on Houma Blvd, you're only a few minutes away, so it's easy to drop the car off and get a ride back to work or home.

West Metairie and Lafreniere Park

From the Lafreniere Park area, take Veterans east to Transcontinental Dr and turn left on Utica. Coming from Kenner or River Ridge? See directions from Kenner, River Ridge and New Orleans.

What Metairie driving does to your car

Stop-and-go on Veterans, Causeway and Clearview. All those lights wear brake pads faster than highway miles do. If you hear squealing or grinding, or the pedal feels different, have a look at our brake repair page and bring it by.

Long, hot summers. Your A/C and cooling system work hard from spring through fall, and heat is rough on batteries too. If the air is blowing warm, the temperature gauge is climbing in traffic, or the car is slow to crank, see car A/C repair, overheating and cooling system repair and battery testing.

Heavy rain and high water. Street flooding can push water where it doesn't belong. If the car runs rough, a warning light comes on, or something electrical acts up after you drove through standing water, get it checked. If the car sat in floodwater, don't try to start it. Have it towed to 4725 Utica St and call us. More on check engine lights and electrical repair.

Rough streets and potholes. Clunks over bumps, a car that wanders or a steering wheel that's off-center can mean worn suspension or steering parts. See suspension and steering repair.

What to expect at the shop

Every job starts with a free estimate. Qualifying repairs carry a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, and financing is available for qualifying repairs. Details are on our warranty and financing page. We're open Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

See everything we do on our services page, or go back to auto repair in Metairie.

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Questions we get

Where in Metairie is Allen's Automotive?

4725 Utica St, Metairie, LA 70006. Utica runs between Clearview Pkwy and Transcontinental Dr, south of Veterans Memorial Blvd and north of I-10.

How long does it take to get there from Old Metairie?

About 10 minutes outside rush hour. Take Metairie Rd to Bonnabel Blvd, get on I-10 West, take Exit 226 for Clearview Pkwy North and turn left on Utica St.

Can I drop my car off on the way to work?

Yes. Use the after-hours key drop any time we're closed, and we'll call you first thing to confirm we have it and talk about the service.

Do you give an estimate before doing the work?

Yes. Estimates are free. We look the car over, tell you what we found and what it will cost, and nothing gets done until you say so.