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First Response Automotive
Serving Lovejoy★ 5.0 (2+ reviews)Owner Lou PadovaniDiagnose and repair AC systems

Expert Auto repair in Lovejoy, GA

First Response Automotive serves Lovejoy, GA from Jonesboro. Call or text to set up a time.

Rated 5 on Google
  • AC and Engine Repair
  • Serving Jonesboro Area
  • Honest Work

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First Response Automotive

9876 Feagin Rd Bld 2C
Jonesboro, GA, 30236
(404) 421-4557
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

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  • They service YF1235 Air Conditioning and 134a Air Conditioning. WOW!

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    Paul Bartels

  • It's owner is ex military also ez fire fighter and can fix anything I only go to..Lt Lou for car and truck repair he doesn't bull

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    Calvin Hackler

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, both. We repair cars and light and medium duty trucks, including light diesel work, with a focus on engine work, air conditioning, brakes, and suspension. Call or stop by to tell us what you need.

You can call ahead to schedule a time, or drop in during business hours. We're open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed weekends.

Cost depends on what's wrong and what parts you need. We diagnose the problem first, then give you a price before we start work. Call (404) 421-4557 with your vehicle details for a ballpark estimate.

We use the latest, most up-to-date AC diagnostic equipment and work with both R134a and YF1235 refrigerants. We find the root cause of the AC failure, not just recharge it. If it's a leak, a bad compressor, or a condenser problem, we find it and fix it.

Yes. We diagnose the issue, tell you what needs to be done, and give you a price. You approve the work before we touch anything.

We're based in Jonesboro and serve Jonesboro, Forest Park, McDonough, Stockbridge, and the surrounding Clayton County area.

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Serving Lovejoy

Lovejoy is a small city at the southern end of Clayton County, near the Henry County line. Tara Boulevard (US-19/41) is the main road through town and carries a steady stream of commuters heading north toward Jonesboro and Atlanta. Many residents drive long daily commutes in heavy traffic, so cars build up miles quickly. The area is mostly newer subdivisions mixed with older rural lots. Pickups and work trucks are common here. Georgia's long, humid summers keep AC systems running hard from spring into fall, and heat combined with stop-and-go traffic wears on cooling systems, batteries, and belts.

Areas of Lovejoy we serve

  • Tara Boulevard (US-19/41)
  • Nash Farm Battlefield, just east of town

Why Lovejoy customers need this work

For Lovejoy households, a car is how you get to work, so a failing AC or an overheating engine in a summer commute is more than an annoyance. High commuting mileage means oil changes, cooling system checks, and brake wear come around faster than you might expect. Plenty of local drivers also keep a pickup or work truck for hauling and job sites. Regular PM service catches worn parts before they leave the truck sitting in the driveway on a workday.

Recent work in the Lovejoy area

  • 01.AC diagnosis and recharge on a commuter vehicle
  • 02.Overheating and cooling system repair
  • 03.PM service on a light duty pickup

Why Choose First Response Automotive for Auto repair in Lovejoy

Lovejoy sits just south of our shop at 9876 Feagin Rd in Jonesboro, a straight run up Tara Boulevard. Bring in a car whose AC has started blowing warm, an engine with a check-engine light or a rough idle, or a light or medium duty truck that needs PM service or repair, including light diesel work. We find the problem first, tell you what it needs and what it costs, and start only after you approve.

Lovejoy customers choose us because we treat every project like it's our own — no upselling, no surprises, just straightforward work that gets the job done right.

Whether you live in Lovejoy or just need a reliable team nearby, we're a short drive from Jonesboro and happy to walk you through every recommendation before any work begins.

Our shop is on Feagin Rd in Jonesboro, an easy drive up Tara Boulevard from Lovejoy, and we're open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Owner Lou Padovani runs a first responder and veteran owned shop and keeps it simple: we diagnose first, explain what the vehicle needs and what it costs, and do the work only after you say yes. We service both R134a and R1234yf AC systems and work on light and medium duty trucks, so one shop can take care of the family car and the work truck.

Services We Offer in Lovejoy

Every service below is available to Lovejoy customers. Click any service for full details.

Other Areas We Serve

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