I brought my car in to Manchaca Service Center for them to check out a sweet & sour smell that I…read morecouldn't figure out. I thought it might be antifreeze. They did a full inspection of all the parts that might be causing it and told me what they checked but didn't find anything. They didn't charge me anything. I don't know if that's common, but I was very grateful that they were so diligent, as it could've been anything that might've caused me trouble later on. So I recommend these guys! Later that day, I noticed the smell again and on a hunch I checked the spare wheel well and sure enough -- on top was wet paper bags and an almost empty bottle of distilled water with a leak in the bottom!

$200 diagnostic check that was not put towards their services. I've NEVER heard of that before…read more They also completely forgot to call me when the service was complete and then tried to rush me to pick it up at 5:00pm in the evening. I was already not going to patron them again, and then I got in my car and found this bit of propaganda. Leaving trash in my car is rude, and this is an invasion of privacy. I paid you to fix my car, not to take it upon yourself to evangelize me.

I am reluctant to leave negative reviews for local small businesses, but my experience here was…read moredisappointing. What should have been a straightforward heads, cam, and exhaust job dragged on for 1.5 years, with my truck sitting parked outside in the lot for months at a time with zero progress. I expected superior craftsmanship for the premiums that were paid but in reality, under delivered. They installed oval-port headers onto D-port heads causing immediate gasket leaks and fabricated exhaust with poor welds and cheap clamps instead of the clean, stock-style single-exit setup I requested (which I eventually had to pay another shop to completely redo). On top of that, they were unable to dial in the tune, forcing me to rely on a remote tuner and resolve several issues myself including misfires from an improperly indexed distributor, fouled plugs, and sensor faults just to make the truck driveable. The pattern of delays continued when I brought the truck back for the third time to address oil and coolant leaks. Despite scheduling well in advance for what was supposed to be warranty work, the truck sat untouched for months before even being diagnosed. The repair was initially denied before finally being honored, taking an additional five months to resolve while the vehicle remained exposed to the elements. While the staff is friendly and I understand they juggle larger more profitable builds, the combination of extreme delays and questionable workmanship makes it impossible for me to recommend this shop.

My girlfriend brought her 1979/80 Chevy C10 Scottsdale in to Jerry Dixon's Automotive (JDA) for a…read more110 point inspection as it was running rough; they recommended multiple repairs. These included brake & power steering hoses, coolant flush, replacing front wheel bearings, and replacing the battery. She authorized this work and to our knowledge it was done. JDA stated that they did the work necessary to make the car safe to drive. However, she continued to have running problems and JDA recommended looking at the gas tanks. They scoped them and said they were full of rust. They said that "both tanks, senders, lines and probably the switchover valve need to be replaced." She discussed supplying JDA with the parts for them to install and ultimately decided to have JDA buy the parts and install them. They provided an estimate and went ahead with the repairs. JDA replaced the gas tanks, senders, lines, and switchover valves and asked her to pay the balance and they would deliver the truck. My GF looked at the final bill and it was approximately $1000 more than the original estimate. When my GF asked about this, they said that an estimate is just approximate and depending on what they found it could increase. They said they did extra work that they did not charge her for to counter her issue with the additional $1000. When she paid the bill, they reneged on their offer to deliver the truck and required her to pick it up at their location. She picked up the truck and we continued to have major problems with the gas tanks. When I start it up and switch the tanks, it dies. I tried multiple times. JDA said to bring it back and they would check it. I drove it to JDA and an employee took it for a test drive without taking me. They returned and said it was working fine, that if the tanks weren't switched regularly the off-tank gas line would drain back into the tank and require time to fill when switched to that tank. They stated facetiously that my GF should know that considering that she owns the truck. This doesn't make sense as it implies that once switched it would take some time to fill the line; how is the truck supposed to continue to drive if no gas is getting to the fuel pump?? I took their word that it was just a normal operational issue, drove the truck the next day and while I was driving it, the truck died. I toggled the tank switch and nothing happened. I was stranded on the side of the road and my GF had to have it towed. When she called JDA, they said that if the gas runs out and the truck stalls before switching to the off-tank, the switch wouldn't work as it needs more amperage to operate than a battery can provide when the car is not running. So they're saying that the car needs to be running for the gas tank switch to work?? NOT LIKELY. Given that JDA could not figure out what was going on, my GF brought it to another classic car repair shop for a diagnosis. The first thing the new shop said is that the gas delivery system is designed so that gravity assists in delivering the fuel, so JDA's contention that not switching tanks would affect the gas in the line was completely wrong. Second, they said that the battery has sufficient amperage to activate the gas tank switch even when the car is not running. So JDA apparently doesn't know how these things work. In addition, the new shop showed me that the gas tank switch that JDA installed is NOT an OEM part, that there are significant kinks in the new gas lines, and there are OLD lines that were not replaced. (picture attached) The new shop did the repairs and it is working fine now. Overall, my GF, Shelly, is extremely dissatisfied with JDA's work and ethics. Neither she or I have ever had to pay so much over the estimate for a repair (approx. 30% higher) and garages have always informed us of a difference in price BEFORE they did the work. Their justification that the parts/labor were necessary to get the job done is not ethical, they should have discussed this with Shelly beforehand. They refused to tow the truck when it died, then towed it without her consent while they were examining it at her property and wanted to charge her $250. The fact that the gas delivery system continued to be faulty and that they claimed it was our ignorance that was causing the problem was just false. Finally, when we picked up the truck, the rearview mirror was detached, the front right headlight was not working, the left side dashboard light was not working (very difficult to see gauges) and the horn cover was broken so we could not honk the horn if we needed to. They did a 110 point inspection which surely would have revealed the lighting issues. Delivering the truck to us with these broken safety items without offering to repair them is a good example of their careless attitude and unprofessionalism. We would not use JDA again and our advice is buyer beware..

Took our truck to get an alternator replaced. One of the technicians immediately acknowledged us…read more When he got to us he told us they would be able to replace the alternator we had already bought from an auto part store. He quoted us a VERE REASONABLE price and instructed us to pick up the truck the next day because they were very busy at the time, which was no problem considering the place next to them wouldn't even quote us a price without an appointment! They ended up working on the truck and picked it up right before they closed. I would definitely recommend them. They are polite and reasonably priced. They are our to go to place now for vehicle issues.

took my car there to get some work done. when I picked it up, the AC no longer worked. the day…read morebefore a holiday family road trip in July. When I texted the owner, he completely ignored me, went totally dark, and hasn't returned any of my calls. Ripped me off, and then went dark, leaving me without ac during the hottest part of the Texas summer. This place is a scam. Do not go here!!

I have had my car serviced here at least 4-6 times and every time has been spectacular...job wise…read more Everything from a full brake system replacement to a simple A/C flushing, these guys really know their stuff. Now when it comes to pricing, they've gotta pay their Airport Blvd. rent. They charge steep prices on labor and somewhat surged prices on parts; however, everything they service comes with a warranty from the date of service. Two years or 24,000 miles from the date of service, they will re-repair whatever ailment your vehicle has experienced and, trust me, I have done it. The staff is to-the-point with no frills. They give you a call when your car is ready like a regular mom and pop. They are honest with estimates of repair schedules and are right 90% of the time. I love these guys!

Best shop in town! People ask so much of folks in the trades without realizing what goes into…read morerunning a business like this. These folks are stellar

Many, many, many years ago, I dated a man who told me I needed a mechanic, not a dealership, when…read moreit came to my car maintenance and issues. I didn't listen. I should have listened. After hitting debris on I-35 and having a blown tire, I wanted to get my car looked over. I didn't trust the dealership for a variety of reasons, so I found a mechanic that could look over it. I went to Austin VeeDub and they guys here were super helpful. Mike showed me things that the dealership should have caught upon inspecting it, but didn't (I'll deal with them later). He fixed these and sent me on my way. I don't know much about cars, so I put my faith in others to do their job and tell me what my car needs. Mike didn't try to upsell me or do work that wasn't necessary. Thank you, Mike and Austin VeeDub, for restoring my faith in people who truly are looking out for us.

Checked my electrical system after I had to jump start. Cleaned Oxygen sensor to clear check engine…read morelight code. Also routine oil change. Always great quick service. My Jetta TDI (Goldie) loves Juan's VW spa.

These guys are fantastic. I was having a somewhat complicated transmission issue that took a…read morecouple trips to my "home" mechanic who quoted me three times as much to fix an ECM/TCM electronic control module computer issue with my transmission. I brought it to another place who quoted me similar but "alluded" to the fact that I would need a new transmission (I was warned transmission places would do this). Neither of these answers made sense to me or were cost effective to the value of the car- so I was at a crossroads of whether to keep the car I love, or say goodbye because of the cost of the repair. Two weeks of my life that I'll never get back. Austin Transmission and Clutch Specialists saved the day- the third mechanic that I went to- and they approached my car in a professional and methodical manner. They found the part at an after market place for a quarter of the price and got it in the car the next day. They saved me a ton of money AND I am totally going to go them for my brakes and other stuff. They approach car care the way I need them to. They made phone calls on my behalf to see if the recall on the car was still valid (I sat in the office with them while they did this) and informed me of what the solution was. They went above and beyond on customer service- these local Austin guys are the real deal. Take your car here. I do.

They suck not honest will lie to your face and me personally would never go back or refer anyone to…read morethem because they did a rear main seal and put rtv on it and it got into the oil pan and pickup tube sucked it up and motor lost all oil pressure. Motor has 85,000 yall were the last to touch this motor and your lying again pictures have proof and I bet yall didn't think we would go this far and pull the motor out. Or give me your attorneys name and we'll settle this

I have a 2016 Volvo and have been here twice. Both times Tom and his colleague were patient in…read morelistening about my car's problems and answering my questions. I appreciated that they didn't talk down to me. They were thorough in explaining their proposed services and provided recommendations on what should be repaired now and what could wait. And best of all, my car was promptly repaired. I highly recommend Luxury Auto Works on North Lamar.

Reached out to this shop because I needed a simple T30 Torx bolt removed and was told their "Jaguar…read moremechanic of 20+ years" could take care of it. I even sent them a picture and a video of the exact bolt I needed removed so they knew exactly what I was asking for before agreeing to it. I work on cars myself, so I'm familiar with automotive repairs and what goes into them. The only reason I reached out was because I simply didn't have the time to deal with this particular job myself. I was told they could do it, so I figured it would be a straightforward service. Then hours went by with no update. I had to reach back out myself, and then followed up AGAIN because I needed to get the job done. Eventually, I was told the "tech" didn't feel comfortable doing it. Honestly, that's pretty disappointing. If you advertise a Jaguar mechanic with 20+ years of experience, I would expect a simple T30 bolt removal to be well within their capabilities--especially after being sent pictures and a video beforehand. And maybe I'm wrong, but it does make me wonder if the fact that I work on cars myself played a role. Maybe they knew I'd have a pretty good idea of what the job should actually entail and would recognize if I was being overcharged or taken advantage of. Again, that's just my impression of the situation, but the way everything played out certainly left me questioning it. If the tech wasn't comfortable doing it, that's completely fine. Just be upfront about it from the beginning. Don't say you can do it, leave someone waiting for hours with no communication, and then ultimately say you don't want to do it. For a shop charging $200+ an hour and claiming to have 20+ years of Jaguar experience, I expected a much better experience. Based on this interaction alone, I'd personally think twice before trusting them with my Jaguar.

Absolutely not. Poor customer service, updates on your vehicle are non existent, and that's IF you…read morecan get someone to answer the phone. The lack of knowledge of the credit lines they offer on their webpage is concerning. Workmanship has yet to be seen, since being told we'd have our vehicle back in a week, we're two weeks past due.

I've been going here for a while now, and they've always been great to work with. Super honest,…read morewhich is hard to find in a mechanic these days. I brought my car in once thinking something was wrong, and they actually fixed it for free instead of trying to sell me something I didn't need. That kind of honesty goes a long way! They handle everything from quick oil changes to major repairs, and they're usually pretty fast. Prices are fair, the people are friendly, and I always leave feeling like my car's in good hands. Definitely a place you can trust!