Driving my sons to school one morning I stopped to get cash for their lunches at the ATM and my drivers side window got stuck in the down position. The motor crashed. I went to one repair shop and they couldn't get me in for a few days. It would not be safe to leave my vehicle open so I needed it fixed right away. I searched for someplace close by and came across Affordable Automotive Repair. I gave them a call and they said they could get me in right away. Tim was fantastic and friendly. Gave me a quote before the work was done. It was reasonable. My window works great now! However the reason for my top notch review is the customer service I received. I received a text message thanking me for my visit and that they appreciate my business. I received a follow up text a month or so later asking how my vehicle was running and to make sure everything was still good. This blew me away! I've never had a business follow up like that before. It is refreshing to know that a business values its customers this way. I will be taking my vehicle back for any needs it may have. read more

This place is absolutely the best in the valley, the staff is super respectful, caring, and extremely trustworthy. I've never been to an auto shop that's made me feel so comfortable and explains everything very thoroughly!! read more

I've always fixed mine, my family and friends vehicles. I thought most mechanics were scam artists cause I did appliances and let me tell you that business is the worst with scams, so naturally I never used them. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with a terminal cancer, the last part I fixed was the water pump a few months ago and I was left sick in bed for a week. What you guys have done for me and my family is unbelievable, I will be directing everyone to your business, from the bottom of my heart thank you. read more

Bradley is amazing! He's very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and communicative. I moved here last year from Colorado and dreaded the task of finding a reliable auto repair business and I'm so happy to have found them. I love this place, both my mother and I only come here for anything we need for our vehicles. The price is very reasonable and I always know what to expect before proceeding with any work. I recommend this business to anyone looking for reliable and economic auto care. read more

Tim and his staff are amazing! They are very knowledgeable and took the time to show me on my car what needed to be done. The repairs were done in a surprisingly short time and the cost was very reasonable. Tim and Brad are really nice guys and do great work! This is my new repair shop for sure! read more

I took my car in to get repaired and they did a great job. I had my cars oil changed at a very sketchy place and they unfortunately ruined what I just got repaired. I took it back into Affordable Auto Repair and they fixed it for no charge! I was speechless! My family will never go anywhere else for car repairs. I strongly recommend this shop and hope you try them for your next fix. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Thanks, Dave read more

This business did nothing to repair my 2013 Ford 150, yet charged me $2,400. I am on a trip 4 hours from home, which the shop knew about and why I brought my truck in for service. My vehicle is now missing when it is started, and then the engine dies. How is that repaired and drivable ? How could a shop charge $2,400 and still tell a 71-year-old man that it is good to go? Don't waste your time and money taking your vehicle to this shop. read more

In November I went here for an oil change. They told me I needed a Thermostat Housing and coolant flush. Over $1100.00 in work. It is now January, and the thermostat housing has failed. I am not local to Mesa, so I can't take it back there for repair. I was really upset. However, after posting a note on their website I was contacted by Tim. Tim was very understanding and provided me with information on the warranty and how I could use it in California to get the repair work done. Although getting a defective part was a hassle, Tim's customer service made it right and restored my faith in auto repair. This company stands behind their work. read more

Needed work on my son's 2010 Nissan Sentra. I knew what needed to be done but was curious what they would tell me...they gave me a straight up honest assessment and very reasonable rates. They executed the repairs in the time estimated, and everything went smoothly. Also got second opinion from them on my wife's car, which I had an estimate from the dealer, for some repairs. They gave me straight up answers. I will come here again if I need additional work. read more

I can't say enough about this place. After my grandson hit a median damaging the oil pan & jarring the transmission pan. Had it towed into the shop on 11/16 & they had it fixed ready to go by 8am the Next day. Great service awesome staff Happy Granma read more

They always do a good job and are reasonably priced. They are now my go to mechanic.

Very incompetent and dishonest ! Save your money, time, and peace of mind and go elsewhere. After spending almost $2k on repairs, the truck failed the very next day and in less than 15 miles of driving it. They claimed it had nothing to do with the repair they did to avoid honoring their "warranty". Not only that, but they also asked for additional money to do more unrelated repairs AND to cover the towing of the truck to their shop (after it overheated and stalled on the freeway the very next day). What's even worse, the repairs they did have caused the engine to extremely overheat and they are now refusing to repair it and holding my truck hostage. I made several attempts to resolve the issue and proposed 4 solutions, but they ignored my attempts. Instead, they kept threatening me that they would tow the truck out of the shop and report it abandoned, as I requested for them to get the truck back at the state I brought it or honor their warranty. Typical case of taking advantage of customers and lack of integrity. read more

I want to give six stars. I've been bringing my cars and trucks to Affordable for almost 10 years and always get the problem or maintenance taken care of. Tim and his crew treat their customers with respect and honesty. They even take extra time when needed to explain the issue and the fix if I don't at first understand. Bring your cars here! read more

Requested oil change and tire rotation on my 2006 Rav 4. Ended up with $1266.50 bill. This included $26.50 ea for spark plugs, $123.66 for 2 radiator hoses, $67.88 for coolant and when I checked it later, it was below the low level. I called the company and they told me they were special iridium spark plugs thats why they were so expensive and they didn't do the tire rotation because I need new tires. I researched some of the parts I was charged for and found them for considerably less, even for Toyota parts. Very disappointed and won't be going back. read more

Affordable auto has been so good to us that even though we moved, we still drive 35 minutes to get our car serviced. We have sent all of our friends and family to them too! read more

What a disgusting show of customer service and business ethics and responsibility! The unfortunate part of having to write this review is that I actually enjoyed the two gentleman that I had dealt with in the past. Extremely nice and VERY helpful... HOWEVER, when it came to dealing with money, true colors were exposed. After you get a $600 repair bill and drive away you expect your vehicle to work. 1 mile down the road it breaks down. Poor quality of work?!?! Perhaps. Most disappointing though is that they offered to "reimburse" for the tow back to the shop. But that promise was quickly dismissed when they "were not responsible" for a different part that magically broke literally 2 minutes after they "repaired" the vehicle. People and businesses like this is exactly why people cannot trust mechanics. SHAMEFUL! read more

Out of state person stopping here for a/c issue. Shop diagnosed problem, gave me quote, and charged a/c with no issues. Brought vehicle back later for same day re-check at no charge. Very friendly shop...employees seem very sincere and honest. Will definitely go here again if I am in the area. read more

Can't say enough positive things about this place. They've looked at all 3 of my teens cars this month. One was ok and I wasn't charged for bringing it by - she just has an AC that isn't very cold. 2nd car did require some AC work an oil change and they found some brake issues. 3rd car required an entire new/used engine. They were able to locate another engine with only 20k miles on it and install. Didn't even take a week. They've been so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I'll be using them for all our future automotive needs. read more

Tim and crew do a fine job at the right prices. You know what you're going to get when you go to Affordable Auto Repair: straight talk and quality work. I highly recommend this shop for their industry knowledge, friendly service, affordable prices, and consistent professionalism. read more

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The gentlemen here were incredible. Kind, fast, and generous. The fix I needed on my car was something small and they decided not to charge me. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes.They had a toy area and my son loved it. He was sad we had to leave so quickly. 100% recommend! read more

I was leaving Arizona to drive to Illinois to live and explained to Tim I needed the car "checked" over and an oil change. Well, he convinced me to take a $350 "package " which he was selling to everyone who walked in the door that day which included alignment, oil change, cabin filters, etc. upon arriving in Illinois I had it checked again. There was no oil change. The cabin filters were installed backwards (which shredded the filters), other filters were not changed. At the time my husband told me it sounded like a scam but I didn't listen--maybe you will. Go elsewhere!!! read more

WATCH OUT!!! I got scammed like a sucker here! Took my car in for a free A/C check because it was leaking freon. I filled it full of freon the night before and it all leaked out by morning. So I took it in and very detailed explained what I did. They told me they will do a free check and leak test and would be about 45min. So I got a ride & went home. 2 hours goes by and I called in to see what was going on. They said they didn't find any leaks and in order to do the check correctly they had to put freon in the car and charged me $140 bucks *First rip off right there because I never approved anything and told them it didn't have any in the car when I dropped it off!!!So I get the car and the owner says, if it leaks bring it back and we will continue the free check and not charge you the $140 (thinking ok they will reverse the charge) no! Of course it all leaked out by morning so I take it back. They check for leaks again and say they can't find any leaks it must be leaking from inside the car and quoted me **$2000** dollars to fix it!!!! Not even knowing where the leak was exactly!!! When I asked for my $140 to be charged back to my card the owner said no they would only deduct the $140 from the $2000 repair bill!!! BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!!! I even told the owner that I would write reviews and he could care less. Just kept saying I'm done talking to you when I tried expanding why I felt ripped off! read more

Tim and his crew at Affordable Auto are great! They will take care of what ever is wrong with your vehicle is a friendly and fast manner. I brought my squealing Chevy Impala in late on a Friday... when they were already busy, and they had it done by that evening's close all fixed up with new brakes and rotors for a reasonable price. They have also fixed my broken A/C and leaks on multiple cars, and always had a good experience with them. It's hard to find an affordable, trustworthy garage... but I feel I have with Tim and his team of mechanics at Affordable Auto on Ellsworth and Southern in East Mesa. read more

Tim has always taken really good care of my car. He's never overcharged me and always fixes only what absolutely needs it. I moved from Mesa to Goodyear, even though it takes me about an hour to get back and forth, I will still continue to drive to Tim's because I know my car will be taken good care of and I won't get screwed over in the process! read more

Wouldn't take my car anywhere else! Very friendly very clean & very reasonable priced! Always honest with you! Would highly recommend to anyone! The owner is also very nice! read more

So happy with Tim. He will beat any price. This is another location I found for my auto needs since he is opened through Saturday. Tim is very honest and was highly recommended to me...so glad I have found the mechanics I have. Its hard in that industry for us females to find an honest mechanic. Give him a shot..you wont be disappointed. read more

People, I have used Affordable Automotive Repair almost since they first opened some four years ago or so. In the fall of 2013 I called Tim with an urgent issue (I can't even remember what it was now, to be honest!) and he brought me in that day to take care of it. That was my first time meeting him and I was so impressed I decided to switch shops that day. I have two high-mileage Toyota vehicles over 10 years old, and these guys were awesome and honest in everything they did to help me take care of them and keep them running. They always gave me the straight story, gave me options, and went the extra mile to provide solutions within my budget. Only one time did a problem come up with the work done, and they totally owned it and took care of it for no charge. Their work is guaranteed because their integrity and customer satisfaction is what is important to them. A few months ago we moved out of state and I am suffering from withdrawals. These guys are like part of my family and my cars and I really miss them. Trust me, even if you have to drive a distance to get there, these are the only people you want working on your car. Tim and company, thank you so much for taking care of us so well, you have no idea how much it helped me and my family to have such a great auto repair team we could trust! Nathan J. read more

Tim and his team offer honest, reliable and affordable service that I've never come across before in the Valley. We bring in our Trailblazer and Audi for regular service and maintenance because we trust their opinion. Example: Had a repair quoted at $500 at Audi Chandler, Tim tried some simple solutions first (gasket replacement) to see if main repair was actually needed. When it proved to be necessary after all, the total cost was less than 50% of dealer price. I drive past plenty of other auto repair shops to get here from Gilbert to Mesa and will continue to do so... read more

Louis and his team were amazing. My 2004 Chevy Tahoe was having a jerking issue like it was having a seizure. I took it into them and they let me know I needed a new Water Pump, which I had been putting off having replaced due to cost, and their quote for that was cheaper then 3 other places I had been too. I also requested an oil change and a transmission service and let them know about the jerking issue. They took it for a test drive and my Tahoe died on them and they had to have it towed back. Originally they thought it was the fuel pump, but after checking they found it was the Catalytic Convertor sensor or whatever, which was an arm and a leg cheaper then getting a new fuel pump. This is my new go to auto shop, I like many people worry about being violated when going to see a mechanic, you won't be bent over a barrel here. I left feeling like I came away with a great deal and my ride runs just fine, now read more

Honest and reliable. They also have a nice cafe next door with free wifi and great coffee drinks for those of us who hate waiting in the waiting room. Or when you don't want the hassle of getting a ride and you want food or a drink. Nice cafe, even if your cars not in the shop. I took my van in with alot of complicated problems and they took the time to really investigate the problem and fix it right without costing alot. The could have just replaced everything that was causing the check engine light and I wouldn't have known the difference. But that wasnt necessary they found what was really wrong. That impressed me, as being a woman without a strong knowledge of anything mechanical, we often hear horror stories about mechanics taking advantage of us. Not here, they are fair and honest. They also did my oil changes for over a year now and have always had competitive prices and top notch service. I've never been so impressed by an auto shop. Just had to join Yelp to share. read more

Great auto repair shop. As a single mom, I've always been leery about auto places... Thinking I would get screwed over. I finally found a place to take my car where honesty is their policy. The owner and workers NEVER try to upsell you on things you don't need!! They diagnose and fix only what's needed. Their prices are great and I would seriously never go elsewhere. read more

I decided to go here based on the great reviews. I usually use the dealership for all my repairs, but this issue seemed a little fishy. Basically, the radiator was leaking coolant into the transmission. The dealership told me that both the radiator and tranny needed to be replaced and was looking at about $5500. I asked if the trans was damaged and if it could be flushed and they said there wasn't a way to tell and that to be sure would be to replace the whole thing. Decided to get a second opinion. After Louis looked into the issue he told me that just the radiator needed to be replaced and that after flushing the trans it seemed to be ok. After a whole day of working on replacing the part, they wanted to keep it another day to be sure all was working. I got a call back saying that the transmission is damaged and needed to be replaced. With the cost of the radiator it would have been more than the dealer in the first place. But hey got a new radiator for 1k and a silly offer to buy my Pathfinder for 1k. Never straying from the dealership again. read more

I made my first visit to Affordable Auto Care in March of 2013. I had two cars worked on, and I have never been happier with an Auto Care Provider. I found the company to be fast, reliable, HONEST, and affordable. After being told by a previous auto care provider that my Xterra needed rear brakes asap, I was drawn to Affordable Auto Care because of their great prices. After leaving the Xterra with them I received a call before I even made it home. They notified me that my rear brakes had lots of life left to them, and that we did not need to do the rear brakes. I was shocked! Honesty from an auto car provider?!? I was amazed. On top of being fast, reliable, honest, and affordable, their customer service is astounding. I have never had such a great experience in getting my car worked on. I have already shared my experience here with my friends and family and I would recommend Affordable Auto Care to ANYONE!!! read more