Excellent customer service. Excellent response time. Every question answered. Friendly. Fabulous…read moreexperience. Vadim was able to address all of my concerns quickly and courteously. He was very knowledgeable and professional. Thanks a lot! See you at my next oil change.

Needed to repair the a/c on my kid's car. Went to a national chain for diagnosis. They quoted me…read more$1k to replace the unit. I went to Apex because they're local and I thought they might give me a more... nuanced price. Apex got the car in when it was convenient for me, finished the job early, and charged me less than half of what the national chain had quoted. Personal, local, skilled service -- I'm completely satisfied.

LONG STORY SHORT: Zimbrick completely tried to rip off my brother and lied about what work needs to…read morebe done on his car. They made him think the car was unsafe to drive, so he did not have a vehicle to drive for two weeks, only to find out there was nothing wrong with his car. This is a review posted for my brother's experience specifically at the Zimbrick Honda dealership's service center on Grand Canyon Drive. AVOID THIS SERVICE CENTER AT ALL COSTS!! They are dishonest about what work your car needs, and they will try to rip you off completely. My brother was told by the Zimbrick sevice center that his car was leaking transmission fluid from the axle seals. They also mentioned that his air intake hose was about to tear, and it needed to be replaced immediately. Both of these were strange findings as his car is not that old and has relatively low mileage. So, he took the car to Goodyear (on 608 Washington Ave.) to get another quote and a second look. Zimbrick quoted him for $840 for the transmission fluid issues, while the folks at Goodyear quoted him for literally HALF the cost. However, they also said they couldn't find a leak. Apparently, his car's seals were totally fine. As for the air intake hose, Goodyear found that it's only slightly worn from weather and time, but it still looked fine. The mechanic at Goodyear said they wouldn't recommend my brother to go out of his way to replace it until a light comes on for it on the dashboard of the car Overcharging is standard for dealerships, so that's to be expected, but it is totally unacceptable to tell customers that urgent service must be completed when there are zero problems. Zimbrick inconvenienced my brother for two weeks because he couldn't drive his car during that time, and it turns out it was all a lie! BONUS ADVICE: Seriously, go to the Goodyear on 608 Washington Ave. when you need stuff done for your car. They're so honest and they're such standup people there. They went one step further after checking over my brother's car to say that they weren't comfortable charging him with anything because no services needed to be done. They didn't even charge my brother for the part they ordered because they will just send it back for him at no cost. How amazing is that, right?!

I bought my Honda Fit from Carmax and needed help learning how to use it. For example, the manual…read moredoesn't tell you how to change various settings. I went to Zimbrick Honda on Grand Canyon Drive in Madison Wisconsin and was very pleased by the help and friendliness I received there. I came in with six questions and Mike Cleary (Service Consultant) answered all my different questions. Mike was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, showing me how to check and reset things on my dashboard controls. My interaction with Mike Cleary made me more open to getting my car serviced at Zimbrick Honda. I drove away with the feeling "they'll take care of me"---Ben D.

Austin Rankin at Wilde East Towne Honda was very professional and personable. It was a very…read morepleasant experience. The team there is wonderful. I love that they show a video of the service (multi-point inspection, oil change, and tire rotation is what I received). He mentioned to me that just the day before they aquired a water machine (you can choose up to 3 flavors, sparkling/plain, options to add vitamins or caffeine). Fun...enjoy cool water while you relax and watch TV. I'm definitely going back & I told my boyfriend & co-workers! Thank you, Austin & Wilde East Town Honda Team!!! :D -Keri Riley (Waunakee)

Arrived at 8:23 for an 8:30 appointment…read more Long long long queue with no clear order... and people that arrived after me were served prior to me . I've also realized that if you have a specific advisor/consultant you can jump the line! One guy did this. Note to self--- have a favorite advisor/consultant on speed dial to jump the queue for checkin. At 8:55 finally completed checked in. It's now a 1.5 hour wait for oil change and brake fluid (code B17). I declined $500 of up-charges for preventative maintenance (that seemed reasonable) as it would have been another hour. Not sure why I was given an appointment if this is the service level. The person in front of me was told the same time for just an oil change. Hope the wait is a situation of over-delivery. I've been going here for over 4 years (when I moved to the area) for my 2018 CRV. Today I asked to use my accumulated "points" towards today's service, and was told they all went away when the dealership was bought out. Bummer again. Hum. I've had no service issues, but wondering if it's time to try the other Honda dealer in town as it's a similar distance to my home. Oh, none of the coupons on their website could be used as my tire rotation is "free" since I bought my tires here. That counted as a coupon. They do have a fun coffee machine and a small bowl of packaged snacks. Unfortunately the snack bowl has been nearly emptied by the crowd of people waiting for their card to be serviced. The Advisor was efficient and knowledgeable... thus the 3 rating. In reality, as I'm very annoyed with the checkin wait, inability to use advertised coupons, and service wait, I'm feeling a 2 but being kind. Its not the Advisor's fault that the appointments appeared to have overwhelmed the garage staff! Why book do many people for 8:30 that are waiting?

excellent customer service - they keep my car running I top form and you can trust their…read morerecommendations

Zimbrick Acura was one of six dealerships we visited when looking for a new car at the end of 2024…read moreand we were really impressed by our experience here, especially compared to the other places we visited. We were able to check out the various cars on the floor without being hounded or bombarded by questions until we were ready to engage with a salesperson. While other places were clearly trying to sell us on their cars, only asking as much as needed for a potential sale and showing off their entire lineup, Acura's Joseph Gapinski got to know us, actually listening to what we wanted and needed. He was deliberate with where he directed our attention, ensuring his recommendations aligned with what we were looking for and taking care to mention features that would be especially applicable to us. He was understanding when we mentioned wanting to visit more places to get a feel for what's out there, and he was there for us when we returned to reassess. Throughout our visits, Joe was patient, thoughtful, and attentive--never pushy, and ever helpful. When it was freezing outside, he brought the cars we were interested in indoors so we could comfortably review them without ever facing the wind. He often picked up on our potential concerns and addressed them before we even got a chance to voice them, like when he noticed that the liftgate for a trunk was too high for me to comfortably reach (yes, I'm vertically challenged) and he demonstrated how it could be adjusted lest I thought it was just going to be an inconvenience to tolerate. When it came time to discuss numbers, he was transparent about the process and helped us navigate the options, sorting through the pros and cons, to determine the best route for us. Financing was stress-free and so much easier than expected, nothing like our previous experiences and all the horror stories out there. Our finance person was James and he was similarly affable and transparent, and just as easy to work with. He explained the papers and potential add-ons in layman's terms, made everything super easy to understand, and gave us the space to determine what made sense for us without any pressure or underhanded tactics. We ended up buying a new car here without any of the usual headaches typically associated with car shopping, and it's all thanks to Zimbrick Acura and Joe! We really appreciate Zimbrick Acura's authentic atmosphere and how Joe's considerate, customer-centric approach made each visit a delight; his attention to detail and genuine desire to connect with his customers shows just how much he (and by extension, Zimbrick Acura) cares. We felt valued, being treated like people and not just viewed as a potential sale. Definitely recommend Zimbrick Acura (and especially Joe) if you're looking for a car!!

We started going to what was Shuppe's Auto a few years ago, as I was tired of getting fleeced at…read morethe nearby Nissan dealership (I'd go in for one issue and it would take them multiple attempts/guesses to fix), and Shuppe's had many recs for their honesty and quality of work. Since then, we have taken multiple vehicles in, for everything from basic oil changes to suspension replacements. An anecdote: there was one time one of my control arms broke while driving and I had my car towed there. They looked into the issue, and Chris called me to let me know that Nissan would probably cover this under warranty, because there had been what was almost a recall, but you had to actually experience the problem first (they wouldn't replace them preventively). I didn't know about this, and they could have just diagnosed the issue and done the repair themselves, and I would have been none the wiser. Instead, they saved me hundreds of dollars. Their work has always been reasonably priced and completed to our satisfaction. I'm glad that Aaron, who had been operating as the main mechanic as it was, purchased the business and is continuing on as Syverson Automotive. I also really like the small shop feel -- if there's a question on the work done or recommended to be done, he's right there and you can actually talk to him. The only negative: it can take a bit to get in sometimes, so give them a call a couple weeks before you might want to be scheduled, if you can.

Being new in the area I wasn't sure where to go for a mechanic. I found Shuppe's on Yelp and…read morefigured to give them a try. I was very glad I did! The receptionist was very very kind and the mechanic that worked on my car was honest and very helpful! I highly recommend taking your car to Shuppe's!

WOW! I can say that this is the best customer service I have ever had! I am a female who knows…read moreNOTHING about cars. I was on a cross country roadtrip when I started haveing engine trouble. I got to Madison, WI and needed the car fixed. I was terrified of being taken advantage of. All this was foreign to me as I did not have a car for most of my life. I called around to MANY transmission shops. When I found Midwest Engine Service I knew I was in the right place. From the get go, I was reassured by the kind voice on the phone. I spoke with the owner, Wayne. He went over the issue with my transmission top to bottom. He spoke in laymen's terms, so I actually understood what he was saying. Not only did I feel comfortable trusting Midwest Engine, they gave me the best quote and fastest turn around! Wayne kept me informed step by step, as I was still trying to finish my roadtrip. It seemed I needed a new axle, so I added that to the work order. Again, Waynes' thoughtful words and actions helped keep me at ease. When I got the call that the car was done, the price was even lower than the quote. This included the axle as well! I was so happy with the quality of work, the service and the trusting comfort they gave me. I was able to get back on the road the next morning. Finally, I was leaving Madison. As I was driving out of town that following morning, I got a call from Wayne. I instantly thought he was going to say they needed the car back or something. Why else would they be calling? It was Wayne. He called to make sure the car was running smoothly and that I had made it out of town ok. He then told me he also called to wish me a safe rest of my trip. I felt blessed. I had definitely found the greatest mechanic and team. They are just lovely, honest and have human integrity. Thank you Wayne & the team.

Long post warning. Bottom line is they ripped me off and will to the same to you. Dishonest, shady…read morebusiness practices. Battery warning light came on in my 2010 Toyota Camry. Stopped by O'Reilly auto parts. They used a small electrical device to check the system. It took them about five minutes. They told me the alternator was bad and needed replacing and didn't charge me anything for the diagnostic. I called Midwest and was told it would cost $750 to replace the alternator. The next day I had to have my car towed into Midwest. They informed me I needed to have a diagnosis performed for $189.99. I questioned that but they told me if it was not an alternator problem, I was going to have to pay for an alternator in addition to whatever they found wrong with the vehicle. I later contacted Meineke and they informed me an electrical diagnosis charge was $68. When Midwest called me, I was informed that it was going to be $850 to repair the alternator. I balked at that because I told him I had been told it would be $750. He stated he could "make that work." My suspicions grew. I went online to research what replacing an alternator entailed. I found two YouTube videos that showed how to replace an alternator in 15 to 30 minutes on a 2010 Camry. The alternator is held on by two bolts. When I went to pick up the car they charged me $506 for a remanufactured alternator when I could've bought one new for $329 from Carquest. They charged me $344.91 in labor to replace the alternator and two serpentine belts. Again, for 30-minute job. Total bill was $1176.88. Even with the Costco discount, it was a rip off. Jeff N.

New to Madison or settling into a new chapter here? Apex Automotive Services is a solid,…read moretrustworthy shop. My 20-something daughter moved 3,000 miles with her 20-something-year-old car, and Bobby and the team at Apex have taken care of both as if someone in their own family were behind the wheel. They're honest, clear, and genuinely committed to keeping people safe on the road. If you're looking for reliable car care or a mechanic you can trust in Madison, Apex is the place to go.

What's up with Yelp removing or saying my intitial 5-star review is "not recommended?" That…read moresucks.Thanks for nothing, Yelp! What a load of crap! Anyway - I brought my van back here when the breaks were getting squeeky and I was in need of some fast alignment work. Bobby's prices were so reasonable that I could afford to upgrade to longer-lasting ceramic pads - nice! He also got the van up on the alignment machine, and within a few minutes readjusted the alignment, including the steering wheel that was off-kilter and driving me absolutely nuts. What else can I say before Yelp torpedos another honest review? When you go to Apex, you can bank on good quality work at honest prices. Go here!

Stopped by for a quick oil change and it was done within 30 minutes and I was only charged $30 for…read morea regular oil change! Such a great deal. I do have to say it did take a bit of waiting before a tech came out to assist me at the desk but nonetheless, will come back again!

I came in specifically asking for my muffler leak to be welded and for a straight pipe. I was clear…read moreabout what I wanted. The job was not done correctly -- the muffler was not welded and it's still leaking. Basically, I paid for a service that wasn't completed. Very disappointing experience and a waste of time and money. I wouldn't recommend this shop if you expect them to actually do what you ask.