About John’s Automotive Service

Customer Satisfaction Is Our #1 Priority

At John’s Automotive service one of the things we have always focused on is our customers. We pride ourselves in our service to our customer and their automobiles. We are committed to providing our customers with excellent service for their vehicles. We pride ourselves on having the most up-to-date technology to service all types of foreign and domestic cars, from the newest to the oldest. You can trust John’s Automotive service to provide you with honest ethical car repair services at affordable prices. We are a local company and have been serving the Five Towns community since 1986 at our 711 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY location, the best place for auto repairs in Woodmere. For us, servicing your vehicle involves much more than merely replacing parts or changing the fluids. Every time you bring your vehicle to John’s Automotive, we will check your vehicle and inform you of any preventative maintenance or repair we see that will save you time and money. Our reputation has been built on our service we have provided to our customers for the last 50+ years, one customer at a time. Rest assured that our professional team has the ability to identify vehicle malfunctions and make repairs from bumper to bumper for both foreign and domestic vehicles.

About Us – A Family Legacy of Automotive Excellence Since 1972

For more than five decades, John’s Automotive Service has been a trusted name—first in the Rockaways and, since 1986, in the Five Towns community. What began as one young man’s passion for automobiles has grown into a multigenerational family business built on integrity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to treating every customer like family.

Our Story: How It All Began

A Family Legacy of Automotive Excellence Since 1972 For more than fifty years, John’s Automotive Service has been a trusted name originally in the Rockaway’s then relocating in 1986 to The Five Towns community. What began as one young man’s passion for automobiles has grown into a multigenerational family business built on integrity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to treating every customer like family. Our Story: How It All Began The story starts with John LoBianco, whose fascination with cars began at an early age—taking things apart simply to understand how they worked. As a teenager, he volunteered at a local gas-station repair shop after school and on weekends, working long hours purely for the love of learning. In 6th grade, he built a complete go-kart for a science fair project— with a perpetual motion engine, of course, at the time not knowing it couldn’t work, but still earning First Place. At PS114, he bought his first car for $20, rented a small garage, and began building the foundation of what would become his life’s work. Just before his 18th birthday, John opened his first automotive repair shop in the Rockaways. April 1972 marked the official opening of John’s Automotive service, where he served the Rockaways community for 14 years before relocating in 1986 to the Five Towns, where the business continues to thrive today. Our long-standing motto reflects the culture John created: “Where Customers Bring Friends.” A Lifetime of Skill, Training & Passion

A Lifetime of Skill, Training & Passion

John dedicated decades to mastering automotive technology, earning extensive certifications and industry recognition, including:

ASE Certified Automotive Master Technician (since 1972)
New York DMV Sign of Automotive Excellence Award
General Motors Training School – Tarrytown, NY
Chrysler Training School – Tappan, NY
Dana Corporation DMP Certification
MACS Mobile Air Conditioning Safety Certification
RAM Fuel Injection Certification
Mitchell/Ford Motor Corporation MCU-EEC Certification
Certified FEET Step-Caps-Fist
Member of LIGRA – Long Island Gas Retailers Association

Beyond automotive expertise, John is also an accomplished aviator:

Instrument-Rated Pilot with 4,000+ flight hours
Licensed Aviation Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA)
FAA Designated Inspector
Member of AOPA and Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
Graduate of the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program (Phases 1–10)

John has spent his life serving the community with excellence—and continues to do so today.

Giving Back to the Community

John has always believed that success should be shared. As a long-time member of Peninsula Kiwanis, he founded the Cars for Kids Program, which donates proceeds to the Five Towns Child Learning Center in Inwood. John’s community honors include:

2008 Kiwanis Kaiser Award
2010 Kiwanis Man of the Year
Mr. Peninsula Kiwanis Award
Recognitions for outstanding service and leadership

He also became an advocate against elder-care abuse after his father became a victim of improper guardianship in Florida. His commitment led him to speak at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2011

The Next Chapter: A Family Business Continues

Today, John’s son, John Paul, has returned to the family business. He grew up in the shop, learning the same values of honesty, hard work, and precision.

A Family Business Continues Today, the story of John’s Automotive Service enters a new and exciting chapter with the return of John’s son, John Paul. John Paul grew up in the shop, working alongside his father from a young age and learning the same values of honesty, hard work, and precision. At 21, he began a professional career with Con Edison, rising to become the Borough Planner for Queens, where he oversaw major infrastructure planning and utility operations. After many successful years with Con Edison, John Paul has returned to the family business—bringing with him advanced organizational, managerial, and technical expertise. He now leads the expansion of:

Auto Body Collision Services
The latest advanced Wheel Alignment equipment
ADAS Calibration Services

His return marks the continuation of a proud family legacy. A Father–Son Legacy

As John begins spending winters in Florida, timing could not be better. After a lifetime in the industry, he remains as passionate as ever.

John says it best:

“I spent my whole life in this business and never once looked at it as a job. I loved what I did—and I still do every single day. Now, getting to work side-by-side with my son again has made this chapter the most rewarding one yet.”

Together, John and John Paul represent the perfect blend of experience, innovation, and family values—ensuring that John’s Automotive Service will continue to serve the community for generations to come.

Cars for Kids – Vehicle Donation Program

John’s Automotive Service proudly operates the Peninsula Kiwanis Foundation Cars for Kids Program. You may donate:

Cars
Trucks
SUVs
Boats
Motorcycles
RVs

All you need is a valid title. We handle the rest and provide proper tax-deduction documentation based on the final sale price of the vehicle.

To donate, call 516-374-4200.

We’re Open 7 Days a Week

Have a question or need service? Call 516-374-4200 — we’re always here to help.