Oakmont Service Center - A Referral That Fell Short…read moreReferrals are the backbone of any reputable business, especially in the world of classic cars. I own a 1949 Chevy, and like many classic car owners, I rely heavily on trusted recommendations. Skilled mechanics who truly understand vintage vehicles are rare in our area, especially since the retirement of one of the most respected classic specialists Eugene has ever had. Oakmont Service Center came recommended by a respected transmission expert, and my first interaction with Jerremy, the manager, was positive. My initial visit--radiator exchange, exhaust leak repair, and a minor carburetor adjustment--went smoothly, and meeting the two mechanics who handle classics gave me confidence in the referral. That confidence didn't last. A Breakdown and a Missed Diagnosis During a casual weekend drive, my Chevy wouldn't start after a coffee stop. After checking the usual suspects with no luck, I called Jerremy. The car was towed in, and it took two days before Eric looked at it. Because I'd had a starter issue in the past, he removed and reinstalled the starter without performing a full diagnostic. A professional approach would have been to verify the actual cause rather than rely on history. The real issue was the distributor. I chose to upgrade to an electronic module and coil. Eric removed the distributor and sent it to a shop in Cottage Grove for the upgrade. When it returned, I made it clear--in front of Eric, Jerremy, and Mike (the owner)--that if there were any questions, they should call the builder directly. No call was ever made. Critical Steps Missed The builder later informed me that Oakmont suggested they "needed to get into the engine," which was unnecessary and incorrect. The distributor had been installed improperly, and a firewall-mounted module was still running six volts--something any experienced classic mechanic would have caught immediately. The car would never have started without correcting that. To suggest engine work without completing basic diagnostic steps was a bad call. Lack of Accountability When I stopped by to speak with Mike about the missed steps, he was "too busy" to talk. Jerremy took my number, but no one followed up. When I reached out again, I was offered a $100 refund--an acknowledgment that mistakes were made, but not a meaningful resolution. I was also disappointed to walk in and see Eric working on my classic without a fender mat. That alone speaks volumes about attention to detail and respect for the vehicle. A Referral That Didn't Hold Up This referral fell short. As another reviewer, Von Sellz, pointed out--we don't all have dash cams to monitor what happens behind the shop doors. Some shops, like Joe's Garage, take thorough check-in photos and run a professional, accountable operation. They've been doing it right since 1952. Oakmont Service Center had an opportunity to live up to their reputation and the trust placed in them through referrals. Instead, they missed critical steps, failed to communicate, and didn't take ownership of their mistakes.

Been coming here for years! Mike's shop is vetted with honest and competent professionals. Always a…read morefair price for services! Clear communication and relevant recommendations to keep vehicles in tip top shape! I definitely recommend them and will keep coming back.

I got my oil changed here today after receiving a coupon in the mail. I was looking for a cheap…read moreplace with good ratings and that coupon showed up at the right time. I called yesterday to see if they take walk-ins - they do but they take longer to complete since they are squeezed in between appointments. I decided to make an appointment for today instead. I dropped my car off at 1pm and Donovan checked it in for me. He was super nice and fast and didn't need much info from me. I told him I had the coupon in my glovebox and he honored the price without needing to take it. Donovan called me around 4pm to tell me my car was ready to go and I went and picked it up immediately. He checked me out and took my payment quickly, allowing me to get home super quickly. My car is driving great and the inspection sheet they put together is thorough and gives me an idea of what else needs to be done soon. The building is easy to find and park in front of. They have a secured fence to protect vehicles overnight. There are a couple of chairs in the lobby for you to sit in if you choose to wait while the work on your car, which I didn't do since it was going to take a couple of hours for my oil change. The prices are very reasonable and Donovan didn't try to upcharge me or push me into getting more work done than I asked for. I paid $50.59 for a full synthetic oil change, significantly less than I've paid for my past oil changes. I will definitely be getting my oil changed here exclusively going forward!

This team is comprised of some seriously fantastic people, and I can't recommend them enough…read more I came in recently for the first time for a 360 diagnosis, which they offer to give you a good idea of the overall condition of a vehicle. They Lyfted me home for free, and I got dropped back off later by my partner to pick up my vehicle. I did not have the correct card with me to make my payment, and had to reach out to my partner to bring my other card from the house. It was already nearly the end of the workday. When I finally got through to her, I had found out she had been in an accident. Upon realizing I was dealing with an emergency situation, Mike offered me my car keys and told to me to come back and pay tomorrow. This kindness, this willingess to take a chance on someone they had no prior relationship with, allowed me to arrive on scene of the accident and be there for my partner during a very difficult time. I was happy to return the next day to shake their hands and thank them, and of course pay them! They then worked hard to help me strategize the best approach to tackling the issues they had uncovered, which ones were most important to prioritize, the costs of each of those solutions, full on top notch customer service and transparency. Mike, Cody, Lindsey, and the rest of the team at Prairie Rd Automotive, thank you all very much for going above and beyond for a first time customer, you have made me a life long customer!

Landon the owner, Talk me out of spending more money than I needed to.Gave me a great deal.I was…read morereal happy with his service, Highly recommend him.

He price gouged then suddenly wanted to charge for $50 more for labor and whatever he wanted for…read moremiles and when I shared my truthful opinion he talked crap so here it is the entire conversation. Make up your own mind. Thank you.

Talked to me like a human being informed me what he thought about the quality of the part I had…read morepriced and why and was polite informative and stayed at the price he quoted but I never did get to use his services

From the owner: **Please see our Google reviews or our photo section for customer reviews. While all reviews are…read moreauthentic, an automated algorithm on this platform continues to remove them.** With 25 years of dealership-trained experience, Wrench Automotive provides bumper-to-bumper auto repair for nearly all makes and models. We service everything from daily drivers to luxury and European vehicles, including but not limited to Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Lexus, Volvo, and Subaru. We also specialize in Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster vans, as well as complete engine and transmission swaps, handling complex repairs other shops won’t take on. Our focus is on honest diagnostics, fair pricing, and quality workmanship, ensuring your vehicle is repaired safely and correctly the first time. Oil changes start at $80, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. We use quality oil and filters designed to help extend engine life and performance, and any concerns noted during service are clearly documented. If it’s easier, feel free to call or text 541-232-4678 during operating hours with questions or to schedule an appointment. Text is also available after hours with after-hours drop-off also available upon request.

I'm new to the PNW, so color me surprised when I turned on my outside car's heater and got hit with…read morethe distinct scent of zoo and port-a-potty. Yup. Rats had moved in. This being a time-sensitive matter, as rats could end up chewing through wires the longer they live in your engine compartment, Sun Automotive thankfully made space for my poor car the same day I called. They kept my car for 3 days and were able to work it in around other customers. They found the nest in my heater box and removed it and sanitized everything and changed the air filter where the rats had started another nest. After all of that, they sprayed herbal rat repellent and sent me on my way. They're pretty expensive, the rat repellent they sprayed was about $140, but they do good work, communicate updates well, and they worked me in same-day when other mechanics I called quoted me a whole week out. Overall, I'm very pleased that they were able to get the rats out before any more damage could occur. My car is now safely in a garage, so this will hopefully never happen again. I plan to return to Sun Automotive for regular maintenance.

First of all, I never write reviews but this company's commercials about how fair and honest they…read moreare, are so outrageous and it could not be further from the truth it angers me every time I see one. You might see some positive reviews and that's only because the people that are writing them still don't know they got ripped off. I arrived in Eugene OR five years ago and the engine light went on in my SUV. I happen to be near an auto parts store and knew they had some testing device. They said they I needed some part replaced, I don't remember what it was called now, but it was $200 and easy to install. I didn't buy it then but went to Sun Automotive on Rustic Pl., to get an estimate to fix it. they looked me in the face and said it was gonna cost $900. I told him how the auto parts store said it would only cost $200 for the part and that would be easy to install. but Sun Automotive said the auto parts store didn't know what they were talking about and to replace it would be very difficult to get to. I suspected a rip off and went to a different auto repair company down the road. Not only did they tell me it was easy to replace that part, but when they checked out the car, the only thing that was wrong was that the gas cap was loose. I'm telling you folks and I have nothing to gain for making this up. These are conniving thieves. BUYER BEWARE !

I heard about this place through a friend of mine. She talked about how they were so kind, reliable…read moreand did such a great job on her car that she fully trusts them now as her go to mechanic's. I went right away, my brakes and rotors were completely messed up to where I was having a grinding sound when driving. Thankfully, when I got there, I was reassured that it would be within my budget to fix the front brakes. They also were super kind and understanding and allowed me to use their loaner car since my car had to be worked on and I didn't have the funds to pay within the same day. I'm very appreciate of this company and they have gained a forever customer with the service I received.

Honest, fair and reasonable service. I was really appreciative that they evaluated my vehicle and…read moresaved me $3,000 I might've spent elsewhere because it wasn't needed. As a woman, I've had more than my share of mechanics assume they can take unfair advantage. A fair estimate was provided on all proposed work for me to agree to prior to having work done. Brian was a gem and especially appreciate his recent certification in child car safety. Thank you for what you do! I'll be back when I have any issues.

I really like going to River Road Auto. They are always helpful and do a great job. They're…read morereasonably priced and I feel like my vehicle is in good hands with them.

I called to ask a question and the person that answered was so condescending and rude, I literally…read moreapologized for asking anything at all. I understand you may be having a bad day, but don't try and ruin someone else's because of your unprofessional attitude.

What a great shop this is! I just found them a few weeks ago. I had work done on my Acura at a…read moregarage in Eugene and the problems weren't only not fixed but created a problem with my A/C. Jerry was so nice and scheduled to check out the car a few days out. I dropped off my car and the mechanic went over the issues I had: speedometer cable broken and replaced Idle control not working. Come to find out, my A/C wasn't working right either. The shop is very clean, as is the waiting area and bathroom. They had coffee and water available to drink while I waited. The work was done in a reasonable amount of time. I was warned that the A/C issue might involve having to remove the dash inside the car to find the problem and might be a pricey fix. Ugh. I was preparing for the worse and praying for the best. The speedometer cable was not broken but disconnected. Huge cost savings there and impt. because the part was no longer being manufactured. The Idle control part that was put on by the Eugene mechanics and didn't fix the idle problem wasn't the necessary part to fix the idle problem. My car has a manual transmission. It has two Idle control parts not one which is what automatic transmissions have. The one that was replaced was for hot starts...the one I needed was for cold starts which would solve both cold and hot start idle issues. I found a used fast idle control assembly part online and that fix was properly fixed now. The fix made by the garage in Eugene to address the fan issue for the radiator was not fixed. Mainly because the problem wasn't the fan but a dead battery. The Eugene mechanics repair that was made was to add a timer and sensor which, not only wasn't necessary but ended up being the cause of the A/C unit not working. It was blowing the A/C fuse making the A/C not work. Thankfully the dash wasn't taken out so the fix was not as expensive as I thought it would be. I am grateful for good and honest mechanics. I am frustrated with having to go back to my previous mechanic and try to get some money back on the work they did but I'm going to try. Wayne's is my new Acura mechanic.

I called Just to get advice about a situation I'm dealing with another mechanic over 100 miles away…read moreand they talked to me for over 10 minutes for free. Anyone who is willing to do that deserves five stars thank you Wayne's Garage!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR HERE!!!! They will give you a big list of stuff that needs fixed ,like front…read moreand rear brakes! They said pads were at 2-3 mm. Got second option at Les Schwab and Midas and both said pads were fine and at 8mm!! Youve been warned!!!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR THERE!!!! If I could leave a zero or no stars I would! worst service ever and…read moreI bought the warranty for repairs too which was pointless as well. I went for a basic oil change and they overfilled my oil which I didn't discover until I shipped my car across the country and started driving it and my oil lights came on and the car started sputtering. I called repeatedly and was told to use the warranty. Like WTH!? Living in a different state made it difficult to go in person to do course. My car hasn't been the same since!!!

Another excellent experience at Joe's Garage. These are my go to guys for auto repair. The large,…read moreexperienced crew did a great job replacing a remote wiring part, or chew toy for my local rodents .... Everything was done on time. Problem was quickly diagnosed, and part promptly ordered. They were ready for me at the time of my part replacement appointment. I was in and out in 30 minutes. The repair cost was very reasonable for the work involved. A great value all in all. My family uses Joe's Garage for their auto maintenance needs. You should too! I* highly recommend Joe's Garage for your alto mechanic needs. *Resident of Eugene for 60 years

DO NOT I repeat DO NOT go to Joe's garage. Worst experience of my life. I was supposed to get a…read morepart replaced and they replaced the wrong part and did not plug in the correct part into my engine (alternator DUH!! Wtf) blew up my battery and destroyed it. Tried to get ME to replace it. They will not HELP YOU. They will treat you super poorly. Kathy is not someone you should interact with. She snapped many MANY times, rolled her eyes, belittled, in general unkind and unhelpful. Sincerely could not think of a worse outcome. FYI I replaced my battery and alternator back in 2024!!