Last year, I remember I had a flat tire, need an oil change, noticed my car had been stalling when I accelerate, and that my car has been eating gas like crazy. I went to my go-to mechanic and told me that it could be my spark plug is worn out and needed to be changed. He said changing the spark plug would cost $300 plus labor. Thankfully, he wasn't available at the moment. So I called up Avian, took my car there and they checked immediately. I was expecting the same BS as the other guys and for them to charge me for arm and leg. The owner said that it could just be an oil change because my mileage is under 40k. He checked the spark plug and it still looked pretty good. He told me to come back if I'm still noticing the stalling. It turns out that he was right - stalling was gone.
Today (Aug 2021), I went to get my car checked because my steering wheel was shaking/vibrating when going over 60mph, plus general inspection, and oil change. I also ask to check my brake pads and rotors if need new ones. The owner explained that the shaking could be a wheel balance and recommends tire rotation, and pads and rotors are still top-notch. I waited was done under an hour and a half. Was charged less than $200 for all that including labor - I think that's a fair price.
In addition, a customer came for inspection. They checked and saw that her back pads had worn off and visually, I saw with my own eyes, she does need new brake pads. The owner also explained to her and showed her the issue. The front pads are also wearing off but they still have some good amount of mileage left before they actually go bad. Normally, mechanics would just tell you you need new brake pads on all 4 plus rotors but don't tell you why exactly. I like that they walked her through the issue and recommended only the back pads for now. Then come back for the front pads later.
I've been going to other mechanics and usually, they give you BS talk. These guys are honest, charge at a fair price, care about their customers.
I don't usually write reviews, but I had a great experience with this business so I'm writing one because they deserve a good review.
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