The sign outside states that honesty is free with all service. It is a perfect way to describe the…read morebusiness- Ronnie is the owner and the will tell you lots of times that you don't need a service in in question- when you anticipated the work coming in. The work is done strictly by the book and without shortcuts or cheap aftermarket parts used that you weren't aware of. Ronnie and his lovely wife run their small, excellent shop with straightforward advice and no hidden expenses because as soon as they evaluate the problem- he will always call and let you know exactly where you stand and the work is very reasonably priced. totally trust them and have always been satisfied.

Good experience. Quick service. Expensive labor, but what's not expensive these days, am I right?…read more$330 to replace a $18 part, but I couldn't do it! Would recommend these nice folks, but call ahead to be sure there's a mechanic on duty and avail first. Thanks Northshore.

Amazing experience! Bring all my cars to him for servicing. The only mechanic that's willing to…read morework on a box truck!

I was very pleased with David and the work he did on my Honda. . I have found a wonderful…read moreMechanic who I will be using from now on .

They truly care about getting you car fixed with the best parts & prices - the guys on the counter…read moreare very nice & accommodating- their techs like Spoon, James & Chris are the best in the business & will go above & beyond to inspect your car to make sure they don't miss anything during the inspection process- they use Bolt On technology for the digital inspections - Trevor the Manager / Owner will always greet you when you walk in.

Brought car in less then a year ago for front end work. 3,400 dollars worth of work. Used inferior…read moreaftermarket parts. Now having all the work redone. 12,000 miles or one year warranty. Little over 12,000 mile. Their response "sorry". If I could give a negative mark they deserve a negative-10.

I had a great experience today at Automotive Specialty-Covington and now I have a preferred go-to…read morefor all my automotive maintenance going forward. I had been told by another provider that my AC was out because my compressor was fried and that replacement would cost over $2,000. I'm not completely without experience in such matters and this just didn't ring quite right, so I sought a second opinion at Automotive Specialty-Covington. They did a complete work-up and found that the compressor was fine, but that a minor leak had resulted in refrigerant leakage. Repairs and refrigerant cost $160. I highly recommend Automotive Specialty-Covington.

Automotive Specialty of Covington is my "go-to" automotive repair shop…read more Mr. Robert Booth and his sons are top notch mechanics, who provide skilled, reliable service. I can always count on them to provide great service at a reasonable price. Best of all, they are honest! You don't have to worry about them trying to pull the wool over your eyes. You can trust them to tell you the truth. I give them two thumbs up and an AAA+ rating!

For the most part, I do all my own mechanic work. I love turning wrenches…read more I Put my truck into the shop for a transmission replacement. Excellent price and so I felt very happy. I'm a new customer. They called me about a few major problems they found that they knew I couldn't fix myself like a leaking rear main seal, etc. they made me an incredibly good deal since the engine and transmission were already apart. They did all kinds of stuff for me and called me at 4:30 the same day! Never seen a shop work so fast! Drives like a dream!

Super nice and knowledgeable guys! I was quoted $4500 on a transmission repair, and as they started…read moretaking my car apart, they kept finding more things that needed repaired. My total ended up being around $7000. It would have been very helpful to have an accurate quote (which could have been managed by them looking into the manufacturer's recommendations regarding that model's transmission before quoting me a lower price). When they had finished the repair, they caught a crack in the transmission housing (which seems to have been the manufacturer's fault). They communicated with me about that very well, and completed the repair with no hassle or extra cost. Their warranty appears solid, and the car runs great!

Another great experience! Since Shawn first opened the Spartan location (when?), I've brought my…read morevehicles here for repairs and servicing. VWs, a Subaru, Sonata, EOS and even a custom PT Cruiser GT. They use proper torques and fluids, no substitutions. We stopped using the local dealers once they screwed me and/or the car warranties ran out. Just read their reviews. Once I could no longer crawl under a car or bend over backwards under the hood, I had to find a trustworthy repair shop. Every once in a while I get a second opinion but that's just common sense. Mandy runs this location tight and honestly. The prices are fair and she will work with you on parts, scheduling, etc. Thanks again!

Not sure if I did this already but the service here definitely deserves a mention. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable and if they don't know the answer to the problem - they look it up. PROBLEM SOLVERS. COURTEOUS. GOOD VALUE.

5 stars is not enough! Rick, Richard, Cierra and the mechanics are top notch people! We all know…read morethat having a broke down car or just needing repairs and diagnostics can be scary. What choice do we have but to trust what mechanics tell us needs to be done. I can honestly say that in my 55 years of living and dealing with repair shop, Riverside is the most honest, fair and timely company I have ever dealt with. Trust me folks, if you have need for a super great and honest repair shop, this is your place! I can't express how grateful I am for these guys. Don't look any further, reach out to them and you will not regret it. My Dad will be bringing his older Astro van in soon to have them check it out. These are my go-to guys for now on. 100% trustworthy, honest and fair! Can't say enough! Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven!

My vehicle AC was blowing warm air while I was traveling from Texas to Alabama for a family trip. I…read morehad just been treated rudely and ignored at the local Hyundai dealership a few miles up the road. I pulled into this location and asked if they could look at my vehicle. The tech immediately said he would take a look at it. After a few minutes, he came back and explained that I had a Freon leak and needed to get it serviced for a long term repair. Then offered to fill it for the trip to keep cool in the car. We need more businesses like this in the world. If you need service at a fair price and you're in Covington, LA, go see the techs at Riverside.

There is a reason why this company's rating is 5 stars.... because there service is REALLY 5 stars…read more(6 honestly, but the scale doesn't go that high). Anyways, climbed in my car after the torrential downpour earlier this week only to discover my rear end was SOAKED... My sunroof had leaked and the drivers side was flooded. Great. My dad and I took a look at it, and it looked like dry rot, so we called my usual mechanic to try to schedule an appointment, but after talking to him for a few minutes he said it sounded like the seal needed to be replaced, but they don't do that. I called around to several places in the area & in New Orleans, and either they didn't do the work, they wanted to charge an exorbitant amount of money, or they were Ford and wanted to replace the whole unit because it was a motor problem (a $1200 repair). Finally got a hold of Zoom Tech, and spoke to Austin who got me to come in for them to take a look to see if they could replace it, and they told me it might be a simpler (cheaper), solution, so they convinced me to leave it with them to run some diagnostics. $60ish later, it was a simple cleaning problem. They saved me money AND unnecessary stress, and they even gave me a discount on an oil change (plus checked my brakes/rotated tires/other maintenance inspection). What sets them apart: 1. They listen 2. They don't try to overcharge you or sell you a horse and cart when you just need the cart. 3. They called me before doing ANYTHING, and gave me a detailed work-up of what needed to be done, and how much (right down to the tax!) 4. They checked everything else out on my car and then gave me advice on proper maintenance and things to check regularly to keep from having huge bills down the line 5. They even gave me a ride to work, so I wouldn't be inconvenienced! (It wasn't even necessary, they're just THAT nice). So support your local businesses, especially ethical, family-run, old-fashioned businesses and bring your car here instead of selling your first-born child to the devil, I mean, the dealership.

Charged 175.00 to say you need a compressor for the a/c, not fix it but to say it needs to be…read morefixed!! Never, ever again