Contact
Call first. Then pull in.
The fastest way to get your car seen is a quick phone call. We'll tell you how busy the bays are and what to bring. Our address, hours, a map and everything else you need for your visit are on this page.
Phone
(201) 451-2300Call for inspection availability, a repair quote or a quick question about your car.
Address
461 Communipaw AveJersey City, NJ 07304
Bergen-Lafayette. Tap the address for turn-by-turn directions.
Hours
Directions
Finding the shop
Nirala Auto Repair is at 461 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, in Bergen-Lafayette. Communipaw Avenue runs across this part of the city, so it's a straightforward drive from Greenville, the West Side, McGinley Square and Journal Square, and only a few minutes from the Liberty State Park side of town. If you use GPS, searching "Nirala Auto Repair" takes you to the door. Coming by bus to pick up or drop off? Communipaw Avenue is served by local bus routes, so a one-car household can manage a repair day without borrowing a ride.
When you arrive: pull up to the shop and let us know you're here. If the bays are busy, we'll tell you where to leave the car and roughly how long you'll wait. For inspections and quick jobs, most customers stay with the car; for bigger repairs, you're welcome to leave it with us and we'll call you when it's ready.
While you wait: inspections and quick jobs like a tire repair are usually done while you stay with the car. Bigger repairs can take longer, especially if a part needs to be ordered; in that case we'll give you an honest estimate of the timing up front and call you as soon as the car is ready.
Timing tips: the shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Sunday. If your inspection deadline is close, call as early in the day as you can. Saturdays can be busy with customers who work during the week, so a quick call before you drive over is always a good idea.
What to bring
Be ready in one trip
Registration
A current vehicle registration is needed for state inspection. Keep it in the glovebox so it's always with the car.
Insurance card
Bring a valid New Jersey insurance card — paper or digital on your phone — along with your registration.
Your notes
For repairs, jot down what you've noticed: the noise, when it happens, any warning lights. It helps us find the problem faster.
Your keys
Leaving the car for a repair? Bring every key you'll need and let us know about any wheel locks or special keys.
A reachable number
We call before doing anything beyond what you approved, so a phone number we can actually reach keeps the job moving.
A way to pay
Credit cards, debit cards and mobile tap-to-pay are accepted, so you're covered whichever you prefer.
Quick answers
Good to know
Are you open on Sundays?
No. We're open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Sunday. If your inspection is due on a Monday, Saturday is your last chance that week — come early.
Should I call before coming for an inspection?
Yes, it's a good idea. Many customers call ahead and come straight over. A quick call lets us tell you how busy we are so you don't wait longer than necessary.
Can I leave my car and pick it up later?
For repairs, yes. Leave a phone number where we can reach you, and we'll call with what we find, the cost and when it will be ready.
Do you take card payments?
Yes. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, like tap-to-pay from your phone, are all accepted.
What if my car fails inspection?
We'll show you what came up and explain it clearly. If it's a repair we handle, you'll get the price before we start, and you decide how to proceed.
Can I get a price over the phone?
For many common jobs we can give you an idea on the phone. For anything that needs a look, bring the car in and we'll give you the price before any work starts.
Service area
Who we serve
We're a neighborhood shop first. Most customers come from Bergen-Lafayette, Greenville, the West Side, McGinley Square and Journal Square, plus the streets toward Liberty State Park. Plenty of others find us through a friend or a coworker who had a quick, easy inspection and passed our number along.
If you're not sure whether we can help with your car or your problem, the answer is one phone call away: (201) 451-2300. Tell us what's going on, and we'll let you know whether to come straight over, what to bring and roughly how long it will take. If it's something we don't handle, we'll tell you so plainly.
One call. Straight answers.
461 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM; closed Sunday. Cards and mobile pay accepted.
Call (201) 451-2300