Customer Reviews for Auto Restoration of Long Island

“Chuck Ragusa of Auto Restoration of Long Island is a master of automotive restoration and enhancement for sure. When I brought him my 1971 Lincoln Continental, it had the acceleration of a Moped; after he transformed it with a new fuel injection system, it drives like a Ferrari! All his work is high quality, he's easy to deal with and his prices aren't crazy either considering the quality of the work. I would do another car with him for sure.”

“Chuck and his crew did disk brake conversion on my 1960 Chevy Impala not only did they do a fantastic job on the brake conversion but also replace the value covers with Chevy chrome covers added a PVC system and tuned the car. The car runs and stops like a modern car and I could not be happier. Many thanks to chuck and his crew Andy”

“Best resto mod shop on the island. I always bring my cars here. During Covid it has been very safe and easy to get work done. I appreciate the work, time and honesty you guys do. Thank you. Highly recommended!!”

“5 stars!”

“I bought a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible years ago. It had tons of rust and I was never able to find time to get the neccesary work done to it. I was referred to Auto Restorations of Long Island through a close friend and I couldn't be happier.

Awesome paint job for my Camaro. It is really the best shop for show winning quality classic car paint jobs. Great body work, perfect, and flawless.

Great experience with this company. The people are very down to earth and understanding. Will definitely to more business with them. I look forward to cruising in a lot of shows this next year, and showing off their work!”

“Auto Restoration of Long Island is second to none. Their work is truly unique and provided an exceptional experience, especially compared to some of the other shops I've been to in the past. They did my 1960 Corvette and I am thrilled! Fully restored body and interior. Custom Chassis, Engine swap, Suspension, Power brakes.They truly made my vision a reality. Thank you!”

“5 stars!”

“Perfect. Job well done. Thank you.”

“Absolutely Blown Away! I got exactly what I asked for. I received exceptional advice and customer service from Chuck and his team. Truly amazing from beginning to end. Extremely helpful and attentive. All of the guys there are very cool. I would definitely recommend these guys for anything you need done to any vehicle. I'm so glad I had them do my restoration. You create pretty much anything you could ever want for your vehicle in its appearance, sound system, performance, and more.”

“Best rest mod shop on Long Island by far. Quick and painless experience. The car is perfect thank you.”

“5 stars!”

“So happy with the results. I was looking to rebuild my father's dream car for his second wedding and the results are impeccable. They rebuilt a 1957 Cadillac convertible. I honestly couldn't be more pleased especially how it worked out in the time frame I needed it. The body and floors are very solid and straight, no rust!! The body and paint look great lots of New Chrome bumpers and tail lights all glistening!! Looks and runs like a beauty everything works as it should. new power brakes system tuned to perfection quiet and smooth.........just like I remember it when I was a kid. The paint looks great!! Beautiful like new, perfect interior, great chrome and engine compartment nothing to worry about.”

“Thoroughly impressed with the show quality work they produce, their skill and knowledge makes them unrivaled. They are a family owned business that puts the customer first, I highly recommend Auto Restoration os long island if you are looking to have your dream car built!”

“I purchased a 1968 Dodge Dart about a year ago and it had a few issues. After countless shops who never met my expectations, I came across Auto Restorations of Long Island online and could never more excited about my project. Paint job was one of a kind and and a perfect match. Also, built Mopar Performance 426 cast iron block, stroked to 572 with 600+hp. Truly Quality Craftsmanship. Rebuilt the engine. Perfectly streetable and built to perform, this engine is turn key and tuned perfectly. Upholstery looks brand new! Amazing job with chrome work. If you want a car that is a show stopper search no longer. Thank you guys!”

“Great attention to detail. Amazing body work and craftsmanship. Best shop for resto mods. Perfect fit and finish. Very professional. Exhaust system sounds phenomenal. If you are looking for a engine swap this is the shop. Thank you.”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Great job! Thanks”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Phenomenal resto mod shop! Always recommended. This shop knows what they’re doing when it comes to upgrades. Process was quick and very pleased with the end result. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and you’re team.”

“Fantastic work!”

“5 stars!”

“Very efficient and friendly. Passionate about their work and very helpful especially during Covid 19. Very safe and sanitary process. I am so ecstatic that I finally have something to do during this crisis. My mustang has never been better. Thank you!!!!”

“Amazing upgrades in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you for your fantastic work!”

“Great work. Thank you!”

“Very thankful for these guys in a true time of need. Despite how hard it has been to get steady work done on my car during the epidemic, Chuck and his team made it so safe and easy. Thank you for your time and effort. Highly recommend.”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Quality work in a time of need. Thank you for your great service.”

“5 stars!”

“Wow. These guys are impressive! Even when times are hard in the midst of Covid-19 epidemic they really came through. I truly can rely on Auto Restoration of Long Island. Chuck and his crew are great and do wonderful business. Thank you for really helping out in a time of need.”

“Thank you for so much help! Especially in this time. Great attention to detail. Great shop for custom builds. Awesome interior mods as well. Engine swaps, mechanical upgrades..etc...These guys are the best! Always quality work. I'll be back soon for more work. Thanks a million.”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Great shop for upgrades!!!”

“5 stars!”

“These guys really know what they are doing. I was looking for some upgrades and could not have found a better shop. Very talented and knowledgeable staff. Great custom work thank you guys so much!”

“5 stars!”

“Very satisfied! Thank you.”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Auto Restoration of Long Island has been taking care of my car for 10 years. It is the only place I will take my Cobra Mustang to be worked on. Outstanding job always. Your car is in safe hands if you take it to Chuck and his team.”

“Truly an ultimate hot rod shop!! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Great staff! Beautiful craftsmanship.”

“Amazing job!”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Great experience! Chuck and his staff are fantastic! Best Restoration Mod shop on Long Island!”

“Amazing experience. This shop is extremely knowledgeable and will find a way to make it happen. When you're a person with a specific custom vision with your car this is the place. I took my 72 El Camino into the shop and was incredibly impressed with the way Chuck and his staff treated me. These guys are right to the point with the get it done attitude. Solid work and very clean too! The fit of the sheetmetal, shine of the brightwork, and liner paint in the bed really show off an attention to detail. Supercharged V8 power, forged pistons, AFR aluminum heads, four-barrel carburetor, and long tube headers feeding the H-pipe dual exhaust. Top notch job! I will be back for sure!”

“5 stars!”

“I've been using Auto Restoration of Long Island for over several yrs to work on my 39' Ford Coupe and 55' Chevy Belair....Chuck and his crew are very skilled at restoring classic vehicles from the ground up, engine swaps, mechanical upgrades..etc...I recently have worked with them on my 68 Roadrunner. I can say that Chuck and the whole staff have been great and very knowledgeable to work with! They strive on perfection and that is the service I receive.
Thank you!”

“Great Job! Thank you!”

“Finally, an honest Restoration mod shop I can trust. Very professional and friendly, I highly recommend. Competitive and reasonable prices with GREAT service!!!”

“Best Resto mod shop on LI”

“5 stars!”

“Chuck is my go to guy. Nothing but good things to say about these guys. Solved my engine problems. Gave me tons of information and was quick to reply to all my questions. Staff is very knowledgeable and it shows in their work. I will keep bringing my cars to Auto Restoration of Long Island.”

“Great knowledgeable staff...the best around..”

“Another great rebuild!! Great shop. Exceeded expectations on all ends. Thank you.”

“5 stars!”

“Chuck is a solid dude that does primo work. He went above and beyond to make things right with my temperamental ride.”

“These guys rebuilt my 1969 Camaro. Great shop and they really know their stuff. Truly great paint job and body work. No scratches no dents very clean and awesome decal work. They also are great for trans and engine upgrades. I would definitely recommend this shop. Friendly staff and knowledgeable. Custom upgrades are their specialty. My car runs and sounds better than ever. Thank you so much for your time and great resources.”

“5 stars!”

“I took my 67 Firebird here. I brought it in to replace the wiring harness and do a mechanical inspection. Upon removing the carpet we noticed tons of rust, so I asked them to dig deeper. We ended up doing a full restoration and rebuilding the car from the ground up. These guys do phenomenal engine work, upholstery, chrome, electrical, performance upgrades, anything you name it! very satisfied! Thank you for a great experience.”

“Very very happy with my experience! Staff is personable and informative, they did a great job fixing my car. They also have wonderful troubleshooting skills. Great place for upgrades. An amazing shop with so many cool cars. I rely on my car for my job a lot so to be completely assured that it would be fixed the right way was a blessing. Highly recommend!”

“this is one shop to consider”

“I took my 1953 Ford F-100 to these guys and the. Perfect two tone paint job. They put in a small block Chevy 410 c engine detailed top to bottom, backed by a 350 turbo automatic trans. Mustang front suspension with Bilstein shocks. Truck rides on Foose Nitrous wheels. Interior looks like new with racing seats. I am so ecstatic to get my car back on track. I cannot thank these guys enough. Awesome shop and employees. I would recommend to any one looking for some serious upgrades.”

“BEST resto mod shop on Long Island. Chuck and his employees truly went an extra mile on my car. The craftsmanship is impeccable, the staff Is quick, efficient and they are very easy to work with. So if you have a custom or classic car look no further, this is your shop!!!”

“Chuck and his staff are incredible. If you have a classic car that needs to be restored, this is the place to take it. The quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail is as good as it gets. Your dream car will become a reality that you can drive with pride for years to come! My '69 Stingray looks better than new! Perfect fit and finish. Metal or glass, their results are impressive. Great rates, great staff, great management, and an overall great business to work with.”

“These guys are fantastic! I had them repaint some custom stripes on my car that covered trunk, roof, and hood. They did a beautiful job that I am very happy with. Great interior work as well. Great shop if you are looking for resto mods. Wonderful shop! Great experience.”

“Impeccable attention to detail and honest pricing. This shop is the best and I wouldn’t trust my vehicle to anyone else to do the job right the first time. They also installed a new Flowmaster exhaust & tuned my 1987 Corvette. He did a fantastic job. The car was running terrible when I brought it to them and now runs GREAT! Affordable, professional, punctual. Enjoyed the experience and I feel like this is a team I can trust. Now they are doing some work on my 1934 street rod.”

“5 stars!”

“I called Auto Restoration of Long Island after seeing positive reviews online for much needed mechanical work on my Torino. The owner, Chuck let me bring the car in on the same day and they went to work. The car was thoroughly inspected by the team and a long list of repairs were done which included engine, suspension, brakes and exhaust, among other things. The car was ready in a short time and the vehicle is operating the way it should and sounds great. I am pleased with the work.”

“5 stars!”

“Found these guys online. Very pleased with the service. I needed a new exhaust system for my mustang. It sounds phenomenal! I'm sure I will be back in a few months.”

“5 stars!”

“5 stars!”

“Just picked up my Malibu SS Convertible. Installed aluminum LS 6.2L V-8 wearing L92 heads and intake transfers. Other mechanical upgrades include custom headers and stainless dual exhaust with crossover pipe and Stainless Works mufflers, an aluminum radiator, power steering and C4 power disc brakes. Also, new Hydro boost master cylinder. The Carbon fiber look on the Classic dash looks great!New Auto Meter gauges excellent chrome and bright work. Beautiful paint job! Excellent body work and fit/finish looks amazing! Very satisfied Chuck and the team did an amazing job! I would recommend Auto Restorations of Long Island to anyone seeking Resto Mod work in the tri state. Thanks again!”

“Auto Restorations of Long Island does not only know what they're doing, they show PASSION for what they are doing! This is what sets them a part from the rest of the average restoration shops. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding! Brand New fuel injected 6.1L Hemi crate engine, TKO 5-speed transmission, Rear suspension, Double adjustable coil over shocks, Front suspension and Hydraulic clutch. Chrome work was unbelievable very straight and bright trim. They are top-notch. I look forward to our next round or upgrades and Highly recommended! Will be bringing back future projects. Thanks!!”

“Fantastic job blasting my vette. They put it on a rotisserie for me and blasted everything. Not to forget, that they did it in a timely matter. None of my panels were warped. Chuck (owner) was very helpful in listening to what I wanted to accomplish with my project. Fantastic job on LS3 conversion car is running better than ever. Restored almost all upholstery and convertible top. Chrome work was spectacular. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that wants a job done right.”

“Outstanding job! Auto Restorations of Long Island provides quality craftsmanship as well as great team work, communication and dependability. Perfect fit and finish. Paint job and chrome job are one of a kind. Great structural and trouble shooting skills. New power steering and brakes. Also, new power windows. Replaced exhaust system with dual exhaust. A Superb job on the carpet and interiors exact match on the old seats.Chuck and his employees are very reasonable and personable. It was a pleasure doing business with you guys!”

“Total Perfection to the Tee's, very satisfied! New paint job for my 69 Corvette in beautiful red. All the chrome looks perfect. C5 corvette to an LS1. Brand new carpet, racing seats and interior. They also lowered the car for a more aggressive stance.The car runs fantastic. Thank you! Highly recommended.”

“Chuck did complete restoration on my 69 nova ss and i couldn't be happier.They did a great job on the restoration. But what impressed me is it didn't end on delivery of the project. Any adjustments that had to be made (and on a project this big there always are little things that pop up) he was always just a phone call away, never running from the issues Would highly recommend both Chuck and his crew”

“I own a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Resto Mod and I am truly lucky to have found Auto Restorations of Long Island. Chuck and his crew can handle any level of work. Great work at the right price. They did a great job installing a new AC, Brushed aluminum instrument panel and replaced the steering column. Under the scallop hood they replaced my engine with a 410 CI of Chrysler LA-series small-block power. Also, they topped it with a Mopar M1 aluminum intake. Brand new Headers and dual exhaust, giving it a respectable rumble! They also replaced my interior and added Braum racing seats. The body has been carefully refinished matching the original paint perfectly.They did absolutely incredible work with my car, and they were a joy to work with! I've already recommended them to several friends of mine who also have classic cars. Thank you guys for your excellent service. If you need repairs or custom mods this is the place.”

“Job well done! I dropped off my 1977 Corvette at Auto Restorations of Long Island for one hell of a project. It has been completely redone and upgraded with the best stuff you can use. Fantastic candy apple red paint job. The fit and finish was truly a master piece. He took the L82 and threw in a 383 Stroker, making this high performance driven car. Also, put in a brand new 6 speed transmission and dual Flowmasters. They also replaced the head gaskets, fuel pump, and radiator fans. When ever I have a project, Auto Restorations of Long Island is always my first choice. Chuck and his team are a great group of guys that truly know how to get the job done right. Thank you!”

“Chuck and his employees are great! I brought my 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR Convertible to Auto Restorations of Long Island to get some work done. I was amazed when the job was done. They replaced my fuel injectors, transmission, coil overs, dual aluminum radiator and a new Magnusun super charger which increased my HP by a lot. Paint job matched perfectly, fit and finish were perfect. New alignment and brakes system as well car rides fantastic! Whenever I need a big job done Auto Restorations of Long Island is my go to.”

“5 stars!”

“When I first got my 73 Mustang convertible, I tried a number of shops in Long Island for upgrades and repairs. I was not happy with the quality of work that I got from most places. Then Auto Restorations of Long Island was referred to me. They have done all repairs small and large from replacing the top raise and lower switch to a complete 351C engine rebuild bored 0.020 over with new crank, performance cam, Edelbrock Performer manifold, and Holley carb. Chuck is fantastic and performs only the highest quality work and uses the best parts. Now Auto Restorations is the only place I go when I want to do work on my baby. Thanks guys!”

“Chuck and Tom performed stock/custom-engine/body work to my 1963 Mercedes Benz Unimog. Not an easy task. Finished product is perfect, Chuck did the right thing. It's going to the east end of Long Island for fun and good times. John”

“Such a great referral to come here! The owner was professional and personal. I brought my 1953 Chevy here and they did a fantastic job. Great paint work. Great price…and it was done in a timely fashion. My car is now doing fantastic in car shows I’ve been too recently.

Thanks Auto Restorations of Long Island!”

“Chuck: thanks for restoring my 1963 Mercedes Benz Unimog. John”

“Chuck and his crew are fantastic! I brought him my 1957 Corvette after it was in another shop for almost a year. I had it pulled for various reasons.

Auto Restorations of Long Island was able to sort the car out and really get it to it's full potential. Superb structural and great troubleshooting skills, along with their wealth of knowledge, these guys know what they are doing.

I've gone from headaches and stress to finally enjoying my corvette.

Chuck is a great guy to do work with. The job was done fast for the right price.

Thanks Auto Restorations of Long Island!”