Ruth's Automotive

Ruth's Automotive is one of the auto repair shops listed in Albany, New York. The business is registered at 261 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205; 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 auto electrical service, towing equipment provider, truck accessories store, 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 1 day of the week. The most common schedule is 9 AM–1 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (518) 456-7371. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is ruthautomotive.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

It has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5, though from only 0 reviews so far, so treat the score as an early indication rather than a verdict.

Albany is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Traffic in Albany peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other auto repair shops in Albany listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.