Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 3825 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.
(225) 343-3427Get directionsGordon & Sandifer has handled auto repair in Baton Rouge since 1956, from the same spot on Perkins Road near Acadian Thruway and Southdowns Shopping Center. We work on domestic and Asian cars, SUVs, minivans and light pickups, and we take care of the everyday repairs and maintenance that keep them on the road.
Our approach has stayed simple for three generations of family ownership. We look the car over, tell you what we found in plain words, separate what needs attention now from what can wait, and start work only after you say yes. That honesty has kept families coming back for 70 years, and with mechanical and collision repair under one roof, we can fix the whole car, even after a wreck. Our ASE certified technicians do the work, and we keep you posted until the car is ready.
Our technicians repair and maintain domestic and Asian cars, SUVs, minivans and light pickups. That covers everyday vehicles like the Toyota Camry and RAV4, Honda Accord and CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Ford F-150 and Explorer, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, plus the Hyundai and Kia SUVs you see all over Baton Rouge.
The work covers most of what a car needs over its life: brake repair, oil changes and scheduled maintenance, batteries, starters and alternators, belts and hoses, cooling system service, steering, suspension, tires and alignments. When a warning light comes on, our check engine light diagnostics find the cause before anyone talks about parts.
If a fender bender is part of the story, our collision repair team works in the same building, so the body, the paint and the mechanical repairs a wreck leaves behind are all handled by one shop that knows the whole car. If you are not sure which one fits, call and describe what the car is doing.
Look for a mechanic who explains what they found, shows you the worn part when they can, and tells you what can wait. Long-time customers, clear estimates and ASE certified technicians are good signs. A shop that has stayed in one neighborhood for decades has usually earned that trust one car at a time.
Gordon & Sandifer has been on Perkins Road since 1956 and has been a BBB Accredited Business since 1967. Many of our customers have brought their cars to us for 20 and 30 years, and some families are on their second or third generation with us. You can read more in the story of our family shop.
When you bring your car in for auto repair, we start by listening to what you have noticed and then inspect the vehicle. We explain what we found in plain words, give you a clear estimate, and wait for your approval before any work begins. Then we keep you updated until the car is ready.
We sort every finding into two groups. Some things need attention now because they affect safety or could cause more damage soon, like worn brake pads or a leaking coolant hose. Other things can wait until a later visit, and we tell you that just as plainly so you can plan for them.
Expert tip: Write down when a problem happens: on cold starts, after the AC has been running, only at highway speed, or only when turning. Those small details help a technician find the cause faster, and that often means less diagnostic time on your bill.
Auto repair cost depends on what the car needs, the parts your year, make and model takes, and how much labor the job involves. Diagnosis comes first so the estimate is based on facts. At Gordon & Sandifer you get a clear estimate before any work starts, and nothing is added without your approval.
Parts prices vary a lot between vehicles. A brake job on a compact sedan uses different parts than the same job on a Tahoe or a Silverado 1500, and some repairs need an extra step like an alignment afterward. We include those steps in the estimate so you are not surprised.
Our customers tell us our prices are fair and consistent. The bigger savings come from skipping work your car does not need and from catching small problems at routine visits before they grow.
We do not sell repairs a car does not need, and that rule has held for three generations. If something can wait, we say so. If we look and find nothing wrong, we tell you that too. It is a big reason so many Baton Rouge families keep coming back to us year after year.
Common signs your car needs repair include a warning light on the dash, new noises like squealing, grinding or clunking, a pull to one side, a burning or sweet smell, leaks under the car, hard starting, and an AC that blows warm. Any change in how the car drives is worth a quick check.
Some signs call for a calm, prompt stop. If the temperature gauge climbs, pull over when it is safe and shut the engine off. If the check engine light is flashing, ease off and get the car to a shop soon, since that usually means an active misfire. A steady light gives you a little more time.
Other signs point to a specific system. Clunks over bumps often lead to suspension and steering repair, and warm air from the vents usually means a visit for AC and heating repair.
Expert tip: Take a quick look at the ground where you park every few weeks. Small spots of oil, coolant or brake fluid are much easier to deal with when you catch them early, and the color of the spot tells us a lot about where it came from.
Baton Rouge driving is hard on cars. Summer highs in the 90s and heavy humidity wear out batteries, belts, hoses and fluids faster, about 62 inches of rain a year puts tires and wipers to work, and potholes after heavy storms knock suspensions and alignments out of shape. A good maintenance plan accounts for all three.
Stop-and-go traffic on Perkins Road, College Drive, Acadian Thruway and Essen Lane adds wear to brakes and cooling systems. Heat is the quiet one. It shortens battery life more than cold weather does, and it bakes the rubber in belts and hoses until they crack.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so late spring is a good time for a quick check of the battery, tires, wipers and AC. Since the August 2016 flood, many local drivers also know to stay out of standing water, which can damage electrical systems and engines.
Expert tip: If your battery is more than three years old, ask us to test it at your next visit before summer. Louisiana heat shortens battery life, and a quick test can save you from a no-start in a parking lot on a 95-degree afternoon.
Gordon & Sandifer is at 3825 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, near Acadian Thruway and about a mile from University Lake. We are open Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Call (225) 343-3427 to set up a visit or to describe what the car is doing.
For a longer repair, use our after-hours drop-off. Leave the car on your way home tonight, and we will call you in the morning once we have had a look. We are a short drive from Southdowns, Zee Zee Gardens, Rouzan and Westdale Heights, and directions are on our contact page. Bring it by, and you’ll get the same straight answers our Perkins Road neighbors have counted on for 70 years.
