Moderately fast service (estimated 1.5 hours and took 2). So far satisfied with work.

I'm very disappointed in my experience with Austin Auto Repair. They first quoted me $400 to get my car fixed and after almost 3 months of them having my car.....I finally got it back and it was almost $4000! When I finally got my car back, I noticed some parts of my hood were discolored. I figured it was dirt, because when I picked up my car it was outside with a dozen other cars....in the sun. How long had it been sitting in the heat? After getting my car detailed, the spots were still there. I called and the owner said there was nothing he could do. I'll pretty sure my car was outside most of the time it was there. Those spots weren't there when I had to towed to them. Now I have to spend more money to get it my car repainted! Don't take your car here!! I wish I could give them ZERO stars! read more

Austin Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have been without a car for a month because I was anticipating a huge cost. This company got me an appointment within 2 days and exceeded my expectations on every level. Best part was the cost quoted for coming out was the only cost I paid and my car is fixed! Great job! Thanks for being honest, upfront and affordable! read more

This is one of the best service shops I've ever been to. They went above and beyond to give me service that is very hard to find these days. Not only did they do a great job servicing my car, but they offered to take my car for it's yearly inspection as a courtesy service. The problem was that it was raining and I had the wrong auto insurance card in the card. They ended up taking the car to get inspected 3 times before the rain stopped and I emailed them the right insurance card. Really incredible service. Highly recommend. read more

Gary and the guys at Austin Auto Repair have repaired our Tahoe SUV, Tundra Truck and a little Subaru. My skeptical husband and I both feel 100% confident that we are going to get honest service at a great price here. My husband had some work done at the Subaru dealership and got a quote for changing an an axel, and some other larger repairs. The dealership quoted TWICE the price that Austin Auto Repair did. We have found that these guys are as honest and reliable as they come in the auto repair industry. I have recommended them to other friends and they have all had similar experiences. We will never go anywhere else....sorry Gary, you are stuck with the Lamberts! Thank you for your help! read more

Austin Auto Repair operates with complete care and integrity. They've repaired two of our vehicles. On each repair occasion, the mechanics plainly explained their diagnosis and offered clear solutions at reasonable price points. And when our SUV started squealing on start-up far outside of a formal repair need, they addressed it for free. We will be lifelong customers of Austin Auto Repair. read more

Great service and team! I've been for two visits, oil change, brake fluid change and rotor and brake replacement. Gary was welcoming and worked with my schedule. Overall job was very well done and timely. Highly recommend this team! Thank you!! read more

I had an amazing experience with this shop they took great care of my cars even let me take one out before paying due to a funeral. They are a 100% worth every penny. read more

I just moved to Austin and almost the first day of being here my "check engine light" came on. I had no clue where to take it so I turned to Yelp to figure that out. Austin Auto Repair, with a 5 star rating, seemed like the place to go. I called them and made an appointment and dropped my vehicle off the next morning around 9am. By noon the shop called me and told me exactly what was wrong with my vehicle, an estimated time it would be ready, and exactly how much it would be down to the penny. They did the repair and by 5pm I had my car back all fixed and ready to go. Communication with the repair shop was excellent, and the price was fair as well. I'm so thankful I found a great mechanic shop my very first week in Austin. I'll be taking both of my vehicles here for everything from the big to the little stuff. I highly recommend going if you're having car trouble, or even for an oil change. read more

I had a great experience with Gary and team when my car started giving ac trouble. Even though the intermittent cooling issue was hard to root cause, they had the patience to listen to me and recheck the ac system. They ended up staying past closing time on Friday so they could recover and recharge the ac system. Its been 3 weeks and I haven't had an issue with the ac since then. Give Gary a chance, you won't be disappointed. read more

Took my Silverado in for an oil change and some weird thumping that happened whenever I stopped. Stephen was awesome, and incredibly knowledgeable. he handled all the maintenance and repair very quickly and the only mechanic I'll see from now on. Prices were fair and turn around time was very quick read more

Daniel at Austin Auto Repair is very knowledgeable and professional. They tell you what your car actually needs instead of just doing work to make money. Local guys who care about their customers. Really appreciate their honesty. Reliable and dependable work. Thanks guys! read more

Went there today for an oil change because we have a big trip coming up. Daniel was very friendly and professional. Made sure the car was good to go for a long drive. I did not wait long. Would highly recommend. read more

Hi, I am Justin Cracksmith, I am 17. I had a house flood recently and it was terrible! My car got damaged so I had to get to Austin. My car was back as new and ready to rev! read more

Power window failed to open. Switch and motor OK. They found a broken wire and spliced it. I am a senior with no other transportation. I appreciate it that they worked on it while I waited. They worked on it about an hour. They charged me $470.89. read more

Great service work on my AC was done fast works great again would highly recommend Show me where my AC was leaking and what needed to be repaired would definitely take my car back again read more

I called to schedule a synthetic oil change for an F150. This was my first visit and they made time for me to fit my schedule that same day. I arrived on time and had to wait only a couple minutes while they moved another vehicle out. Very friendly mechanic and office manager. It was only an oil change, but that was enough to convince me to return for other work. No BS, no trying to sell more work. read more

Add another 5 star review for Austin Auto Repair! I chose this place based on Yelp ratings, and as a first time customer I was not let down. Had a 2008 Kia with air conditioning issues. I dropped it off without an appointment, they had it diagnosed and fixed the next day! Honest work, they even went out of their way to locate a hard to find part to keep the repair cost down vs. charging for a new compressor. If you live in SW Austin this is the place to take your car for service & repairs. read more

It's been more than a month now since I had to have work done on my car and I came on here to say that my car has had no issues since. My car would shut down whenever I pressed on my brake, I had to have some stuff replaced and in my opinion, the bill was not that bad. Also, they are quick to respond to emails! read more

First time to this shop. Addressed the problem promptly and for a reasonable price. Hoping I have continued success here with any future car problems. Definitely will refer them to friends. read more

This is the BEST automotive place I have EVER gone to. I have had Gary work on two of my Lexus, a Town and Country mini van and a Cadillac over the last 17 years! He is amazing. I admit that I have used Lambs auto for some repairs (ONLY because they are close), but they are MUCH more expensive, usually have to do the job twice (get it right the 2nd time), and on some complicated jobs they have to refer it out. However, whenever I have something major (air conditioning, electrical (that Lambs couldn't solve), air shocks (where Gary found some terrific savings), or anything in between that was not basic repairs--I made the drive to Gary's (about 25 minutes from Westlake). He is a master of his profession, impeccably honest (it's just who he is), but also practical--he tells what might wait and what has to be done (or it is dangerous) and what all the options are. The main thing is he doesn't miss anything--his analysis is superb and he does the job right the first time--every time. As a mechanic he is EXCELLENT. As an electrical expert he is EXCELLENT. As a business person he is EXCELLENT. As a person he is EXCELLENT. There is a reason others rate this place so high--because it is great!! read more

So I bought an Amazonlocal.com (powered by LivingSocial) deal that pinpointed Austin Auto Repair having an A/C tune up special for $42 ($100 worth of work) which included adding refrigerant and a 30-point inspection of the A/C system. My Honda Ridgeline had been getting by for a couple of months not blowing a whole lot of cool air anymore, and luckily for us it didn't just start getting hot again until this month. Typically it's in the 100's by May but this year weather was a little unusual in this area of Texas. I made an appointment with these guys for June 19, 2014. I brought the Ridgeline in, told them about the problem, showed them the amazonlocal.com deal, and in less than half an hour, the truck was ready to go. Cold air blew out of those vents in the cabin and I forgot how cool the air could be in there, since I had gone a couple months without it. Just now posting this review as of today, but so far, the A/C has been working fine and I really appreciate the fine job done by the folks running this business. Keep up the honest and hard work, guys! I also like the AmazonLocal deal, which I encourage people to take advantage of because they only put out so many of these kinds of deals before they're all gone. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Gary and his team. He has saved me so much money on the years. So honest. so caring, and so respectful. read more

This is the best shop I've ever been to! Honest, trustworthy, and affordable. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else! read more

Austin Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

I do most of my own repairs, but there are things that I don't feel comfortable tackling. Integrated brake rotors/hubs on my giant F350 is one of them. After three years of missing Peggy at Ray's Garage after her retirement, it was time to find a new, trusted mechanic. Based on location and good Angie's List / Yelp recommendations, I called Austin Auto Repair to replace my rotors and pads with some eBay replacements I had bought. They were able to take my truck the next morning. They called me throughout the day, offering many opportunities to save money and make sure I wanted to install these new components, even though they might not be needed. They finished the job well, checked out some other stuff I asked about, and gave me a fair price that was spot on their estimate over the phone. I have a new mechanic! read more

The BEST! Trustworthy and always willing to fit you in no matter how busy they are. You can feel very confident taking your vehicle to them. read more

These guys are great. I have taken my father's Jag there twice for repairs. They are a stand up shop. They tell you what your car needs along with the price before starting the work. They are also very fast. Faster than most shops I have dealt with in the past. It is worth the drive to go to this shop. Fully trust them. read more

The best auto repair in Austin and I'm not joking, the staff they are professional they really know what they are doing the fix the transmission of my SUV and the work was perfect they help me to see the different ways I was available to take they explain the problem in my car, I really want to bring the five stars because you're amazing team ... Regards Thanks again Gary and Porter . read more

Brought truck in as it was overheating & AC didn't work. Picked it up after paying $2000. Which is a lot of money for us. AC did not work & truck overheated. Took it back immediately-they were really nice about it. Picked it up again. AC did work-we were told guy drove it & all was well. STILL overheating. Took it back. They Could not fix it. Wanted another $500 to go into water pump to see if that was the problem. I know people must be paid for work but I'm unclear why I paid $2000 for a truck we can not use. But the AC works The previous shop-Jerry Dixon's kept ir for several weeks. Kept saying they'd look at it 'Monday' but never got around to it. I'm happy y'all agreed to check it out. And did! You also kept up w updates which is good customer services. So I'm updating to 3 stars The 1000 for AC was well earned. It sits in driveway & I've absolutely no idea what to do about it read more

My car had sat at their shop in the parking lot for 5 months without any work done to it. I had called numerous times within this time period to check the progress of my vehicle which they had assured me the car would be at least started. They never required a down payment or any money upfront as far as I'm aware. There was no mention of any money to be put down before work could be done to my car nor was there a requirement to do so. I assumed the work would be done and then we would pay for the said work that would have been done. We also had a code reader connected to the obd2 scanner and it was lost in there supervision but they did reimburse us for the lost code scanner in full. I don't know if they required money to proceed with work on my vehicle but it was never said. They did mention that they were short handed on mechanics and were considerably behind schedule, which I fully understand. I can't help but think why my car sat so long considering they are short handed and being behind schedule, that didn't seem to stop them from working on other vehicles. This has lead me to believe it was a money issue. Again there was no mention or requirement of a pre payment or down payment, this leaves me thoroughly confused. If a down payment were required that would have been fine just tell me so we could have proceeded but things did not work out as intended unfortunately. I do not hold any grudges against the company and I honestly respect the employees and managers of Austin auto. I just believe this is critical information for people who don't appear to be wealthy or have money because to me money seemed to have been the issue. Last note, we also wasted 100$ on a tow to bring the car to the lot. But again I respect all the employees at Austin auto and I hope the best for them in the future. read more

I found Austin Auto Repair using yelp, and I am so grateful I did. Not only were Gary and Joe incredibly friendly, you can tell they truly care about the quality of work they do, all at a very reasonable price! I brought my truck in for an oil change, and Joe ended up catching that my radiator was leaking! He also ended up fixing my hood lift support without me having to ask (2 other previous mechanics did not fix it for me even after asking). I feel so confident in the work he did. As long as I live in Austin, I will never go to another mechanic. read more

I can't say enough good things about Austin Auto Repair. The staff is courteous, helpful and well trained. I will use this shop over and over and over when I need auto repair. read more

Twice now my family has taken in cars for repair that was very minor, much to our surprise. They could have completely taken advantage of each situation, but they did not! We are completely committed to this shop now! read more

Dave an his colleague's are awesome! I had a flat tire an he changed it free of charge. The staff are very curtious. They made a bad turn good. Thank you guys. read more

Been thinking about making a change? New in town and wondering who to trust your baby too? Congratulations, you can stop searching. Austin Auto Repair is as fantastic as the other reviews make it out to be. You will be hard pressed to find a shop as honest, economical, and skilled as Austin Auto Repair. Only downside is probably that they are a little difficult to find the first time; located behind, but in the a same building as, Austin Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital (another fantastic business for your other baby). Trust these reviews, you won't be disappointed. I've referred several friends to this shop before and they all come back raving about it and thanking me for pointing them in that direction. read more

I moved from DC 2 years ago and didn't have a reliable mechanic. My check engine light came on and I've been going to Groovy Automotive on Slaughter for oil changes so I thought I would try them. They ran a diagnosis (charged me $100) and said I would need repairs totaling about $550. I ran it by my father who owned his own business and has been a mechanic for over 40 years, (unfortunately he lives in PA) and based on the diagnosis said there's no way it should cost that much. I did some research on yelp and called a couple different places when I found Austin Auto repair. They gave me a quote over the phone for around $330 and said to come in when I was ready. Less then 3 hours later the job was done and came in UNDER budget for around $220. They were honest, didn't try to add on extra time or products like groovy did, and super efficient. Thank you Austin Auto repair! You are certainly going to be my 'go to' shop. If you need an honest quote and reputable shop please try Austin Auto! read more

Women often get gouged, paying higher prices than men but not here. Women are treated with great respect. any questions you have are carefully explained. You will find the pricing of parts & labor are honest. Everything is bright, clean, cheerful from the waiting room to the restroom, staff office and even the garage. It is nice to wait in a clean place. My Honda Accord AC stopped working. Honda quoted a diagnosis price of hundreds that could be applied to the repair. I called Gary & he said bring it in. He found the cause & fixed it in no time. I forget, but I think it was a fuse. It was again blowing ice cold air, for under $100!! It was a quick repair, while I waited. Without Austin Auto Repair, I would have paid hundreds more. As someone on a fixed income, every dollar counts. Gary understands that many of us struggle to pay for necessities. Gary's staff works to provide customers the best service and pricing possible. If you decide to use this business, you can breathe a sigh of relief because: #1 you will get the TRUTH about whatever work is needed, an honest diagnosis, #2, You will get a FAIR price, #3. You get an owner (& staff) that will RESPECT you. #4. Gary and his great staff will have CONCERN over your car repair, whether large or small. #5. YOU WILL BE GLAD TO ADD GARY TO YOUR OWN CELL PHONE LIST of loyal, honest, knowledgeable BUSINESSES you trust when you need help! I FEEL CONFIDENT RECOMMENDING THIS BUSINESS TO EVERYONE I KNOW, ESPECIALLY THOSE I CARE ABOUT THE MOST, INCLUDING BEST FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I WOULDN'T DARE DO THIS IF I DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE FAITH IN THEIR INTEGRITY AND QUALITY WORK!! read more

Very friendly, competent, trustworthy service and staff. I was a special case, and they treated me well.

Great service, great estimates and cost ! They do the work usually FASTER than they estimated and do not over price the work. THESE GUYS KNOW THEIR STUFF !! We have used them a few times now and they have been SUPER every time. I like their honesty and upfront attitude. If you look closely (as we have been there a few times now), they have a strong spiritual / religious stance and that is especially refreshing as it TELLS you that they are "good" folks and they stand by their word. Personally, that tells me that we found the RIGHT company to have fix our vehicles for life. read more

This place is awesome! I am a Native to Austin so it makes me super excited when I meet people who have been around for a while... Daniel helped me out big time today and was able to get my car in and fixed quick in little time. Great customer service and awesome prices... the family and I will continue to go here! read more