About Us

At JAK'S Tire and Auto, we believe great auto repair starts with treating people as well as we treat their vehicles. Our shop has served the community for 10 years. In 2023, we took ownership of the business with a clear vision for its future: combining dealership-quality automotive expertise with the honesty, communication, and personal attention only a local, family-owned shop can provide.


Our owner Javier brings 23 years of hands-on automotive experience, backed by honest advice and personal service, beginning immediately after high school. That hands-on background continues to shape the way we approach every vehicle that comes through our doors. He has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, working his way from apprentice to technician, service manager, and ultimately business owner. Along the way, he has learned that taking great care of customers is just as important as taking great care of their vehicles.


Javier remains directly involved in diagnosing vehicles and overseeing repairs, helping ensure that customers receive knowledgeable recommendations and that work is completed to our standards.


At JAK’S Tire and Auto, the focus is simple: provide honest recommendations, quality repairs, and clear communication so our customers can feel confident about the decisions they make for their vehicles.


As JAK’S continues to grow, Javier’s wife, Ariel, has joined the business as Business Operations & Customer Experience. She brings more than 14 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong background in property management, business operations, and client experience. Her experience brings a valuable perspective to JAK’S, helping strengthen day-to-day operations, improve communication, and make sure every customer has a great experience from their first phone call through the completion of their service.


Our goal is to build JAK’S into the kind of shop people feel comfortable recommending to their family and friends—a place built on trust, relationships, quality work, and consistently doing things the right way.


Experience Backed by a Personal Approach

We know that trusting someone with your vehicle is a big decision. You deserve to understand what your vehicle needs, why it needs it, and which repairs should take priority. Instead of high-pressure sales tactics, we focus on honest communication and straightforward recommendations.


Our approach is built around a few principles:

  • Family-owned and operated: We have a personal investment in the Bernardsville community and in the trust our customers place in us.
  • Owner-led expertise: Our owner stays involved with diagnostics and repair oversight rather than simply handing vehicles off.
  • Honest recommendations: We explain what we find and help you prioritize repairs without unnecessary pressure.
  • Quality workmanship: We aim to do the job right the first time using quality parts and careful workmanship.
  • Modern communication: Digital inspections, service updates, reminders, and follow-ups help keep you informed throughout the repair process.


Building Relationships, Not Just Repair Orders

Our goal is not to see customers once and never hear from them again. We want to earn relationships that last for years. Preventive maintenance, unexpected repairs, tire service, inspections, and other automotive needs are all opportunities for us to demonstrate the level of service we believe local drivers deserve.


Being family-focused is an important part of who we are outside the shop, too. When we aren't working on vehicles or helping customers, we spend time with family and stay active through exercise. That same sense of responsibility and connection carries into the way we operate JAK'S Tire and Auto.


A Better Auto Repair Experience

We have built JAK'S Tire and Auto around a simple idea: customers should be able to receive high-level automotive knowledge without sacrificing the personal service of an independent shop. From your first conversation with us through the completion of your repair, we want you to feel informed, respected, and confident in the work being performed.


If you’re looking for an auto repair shop that combines 23 years of technician experience, dealership-quality expertise, honest recommendations, and personal service, we invite you to visit JAK'S Tire and Auto in Bernardsville, NJ. Contact us today to schedule your next service and experience the difference a family-owned, owner-led shop can make.