I love this place! They bend over backwards to take care of their customers. They will work with you on affordable prices. They've helped us numerous times with significant issues. I've recommended them to lots of friends who were also very happy with the service they received!! read more

All I have to say is Bravo!! Dave aka Buddha was wonderful!! I needed to get my air conditioner fixed and I had been quoted outrageous prices. So I did a bit of research and low in behold I came across Buddhas Garage. I thought to myself...Buddha can't do me wrong, so I called. From the moment I talked to him on the phone I trusted him. He gave me an extremely reasonable quote and said to bring my car right in. The garage is a bit hard to find because it is new and located in a business park. I dropped the car off and he asked me if I needed a ride home...At first I was a bit nervous because he is a powerfully built gentleman with a shaved head and tattoos and we got into a truck with black tinted windows...Goodbye world was my first thought then bam, he was one of the kindest people in Austin. Not to mention, I live on the other side of town and he had no hesitations about giving me a ride home. Dave is honest and extremely fair and I will be recommending EVERYONE I know to his shop! Thank you, thank you, thank you for a job well done! read more

This is a shop you can trust. They will not try to sell you things you don't need. They give you the best possible rates. I am so impressed with the entire experience. We will definitely be back. read more

Great place to get your car fixed. They fixed my car fast and at a reasonable price. They were up front on charges and arranged a date to get it done. I felt like i was treated fairly and with respect. It's hard to find a place like that in Austin being a woman in this town. The staff is very friendly. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Wow. That's all I can say. Dave is a great, honest guy. He tells you straight up what you need, don't need, and may need in the future. He put a new radiator in my truck for $200 less than anyone else in town and he had it done in less than 24 hours! As long as Buddha's is around I will never take my truck anywhere else again for anything. Anyone who tries Buddha's and has any sense at all will love it. A+++ Dave, keep it up! read more

Highly recommend Buddha's garage and will my go to mechanic going forward. I had a cracked radiator which Dave and his team replaced it the next morning when I requested a quote the night before. The most reasonable price that I found in the northwest Austin area along with the best service and repair done well. read more

Excellent service and no bullshit. This my new garage for everything. They've won my business. A simple door handle replacement and fix would have cost me hundreds of dollars at a dealership. These guys charged me what they pay for parts and the service rate is unbeatable. If you've got car trouble, definitely call these guys. read more

This place is without a doubt the best auto repair shop I've been to. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and honest. I got a number of things done on my truck and I spent about half of what I was expecting. I feel like I can take my truck here without fears of being ripped off or overcharged. The owner has pride in his work and will do whatever is necessary to satisfy the customer. For example, in addition to the basic things I needed fixed I also needed a state inspection and an alignment, neither of which he has the equipment to do at the shop, but he said that since he had my truck for the day he would take it somewhere and get both things taken care of. So, great service, great prices, and a great name. I'll be back. read more

Good prices, Great service. These cats always take really good care my Toyota and I'll not go anywhere else. Big up.

Great Family owned business. Had oil leakage issues on my car and found these folks ready to do my job in the most professional way. Very honest and best prices. Dave is in hospital since last few weeks and his wife and the other mechanics are still running the show with little inconvenience to the customers. Kudos for their integrity !! read more

What can I say, except that Buddha's Garage is our go-to auto mechanic. We don't even bother calling around to get quotes because we know we are going to get excellent service and repair, for a fair price. What stands out is, in particular, is their honesty and integrity when going over service options. They will work with you to identify cost savings, and will not try to up-sell you on unnecessary service. We service all our cars here. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and down to earth. Buddha's Garage is the best! read more

Had a second visit to Buddha's Garage for brake work. Like my first work done here, communication was great, price was fair, and service quick. Glad I found a good garage to rely on. Highly recommended! read more

These guys squeezed me in at the end of the day and handled my car like rockstars! Super nice, fast service, and didn't try to upsell me on things my car didn't nee read more

Great service. Great price. Had my brakes done and the master cylinder for the clutch replaced in my 1999 Subaru Outback. Another shop tried to tell me it was just air in the lines, which of course did not fix it. This garage diagnosed the problem replaced the part and I never had another problem with it, and he fixed it all in a few hours. Love supporting people who take pride in their work and seem like they genuinely care. Would definitely take my car here again. read more

I've quickly become a fan of these guys after purchasing a 10 year old Saab 9-2X wagon (Subaru WRX with a Saab badge). I spent a bunch of money with a well known import tuning shop in town to have a bunch of maintenance items done at the same time as I was having my exhaust upgraded. Through this process I learned the hard way that real mechanic work should be left to real mechanics. I've had my car with the guys at Buddha's a few times to help resolve issues that arose due to minor mistakes made by the other shop, and they have been patient and awesome to work with. read more

Great service! Friendly people took good care of Honda Accord. Got the oil change done for $35.

Very honest, great service, super fast. This is the place that you want to take your car

Dave and his crew are fantastic and have been worth every penny! They probably know more about Volkswagens than Volkswagen themselves. Dave is honest, thorough and will explain the problem and solution to you in terms you will understand. In a culture that is paranoid about getting the shaft from a mechanic, let me tell you that Dave is here to contradict that stereotype. I know a good guy when I see one. read more

Simply put, this is the most efficient and honest garage I have ever taken my car to. The employees are trustworthy and knowledgeable, and they work incredibly fast. I took my car in for an oil change and they were done within 15 minutes. Meanwhile, I hung out in the office, enjoyed the free wifi, and had a nice conversation with one of the guys who works there. If you're looking for the cure for the common auto repair shop -- a trustworthy joint that doesn't try to screw you at every turn -- Buddha's Garage is the answer. It's is the car repair shop that every other car repair shop wishes they could be. Ten out of five stars. read more

Went to Dave's based solely on other reviews and was a little disappointed. There was very limited street parking outside, the shop/office was incredibly dirty and it took an hour for a simple oil change. Dave seemed like a really nice guy but I don't think I'd ever go again. read more

I was sent to Dave and Buddha's Garage via a friend after another local shop told me I needed my 2003 Subaru Forrester's front and rear brakes replaced immediately (while I was there getting an oil change, they told me they were down to 10% in the front and down to the metal in the back). Dave was absolutely fantastic - he was able to fit me in the next day, and he showed me that my brakes were actually fine (with 50% remaining) and explained everything in plain English. His prices are very reasonable, but he didn't end up charging me anything for his time. I would definitely be back! read more

Give this place all your business. I've been here for three years now with two different vehicles, and they've been nothing but honest and transparent, which can be rare. I've been in situations where car shops try to overcharge me (and then yell at me for not giving them my business), so I go with a different mechanic. Buddha's Garage is respectful and fair. The second time I was here to get an oil change, my mechanic told me that it's too early to get one instead of doing it anyway and charging me. I was so surprised! No matter where I live in Austin, Buddha's Garage will always be my choice for car-related issues. read more

I came to the garage based on the previous reviews. My check engine light came on over the weekend and I brought it in on Monday. The problem was quickly diagnosed and Dave explained the issue in great detail. I also asked if they could possibly fix an issue with my manifold. Instead of trying to fix it and charge more money, Dave recommended that I take it to an exhaust specialist and explained in detail what I should ask for in the repairs. This was awesome because I know exactly what to ask for when getting quotes. Great communication, awesome service, and my check engine issue was fixed for a reasonable price. Thanks guys! read more

Agree with Rebecca H., this place was awesome! I am new to Austin and called around to several places to request help replacing my oxygen sensors. Very few places even knew how to fix this (my car is an old POS) and would not pass TX inspection without the fix. They helped me install everything at an extremely fair price. Service was prompt (they were able to squeeze in an appointment a day out) and the guys there were helpful and kind. I've needed similar work done before and been screwed with the wrong parts. I must say, I lucked out and will be going back for any future work! read more

Quick, efficient, and friendly Buddha's took excellent care of my BRZ. I have zero issues going back to them.

I'm the girl that has only ever driven beaters, or driven cars until they were beaters. This shop has worked on SEVERAL major and minor issues for me on more than one of my vehicles. I can honestly say that every single time, there wasn't a better experience to be had. This is hands down the most high quality workmanship and customer service you will find. There is not a more honest and knowledgeable mechanic shop in Austin, or probably in any other city for that matter. This shop knows how to deliver the best of the best and take care of their customers. The owner Dave is dedicated to his work, kind to his customers and a great dude all around! If you got on yelp to find a shop you can trust and count on, congratulations. You have found it! read more

This is the third time that I have used Buddha's Garage and if there were 10 stars, they would get all 10. I cannot recommend them any more highly. THANK YOU DAVE AND CREW!!! read more

A buddy of mine told me about Buddha's Garage and I've been putting off a lot a problems with my Jeep Cherokee and I finally brought it to them. They listened to what I had to say which doesn't happen often at shops, and they worked with my on costs. Got my check engine light fixed by changing a sensor and a hose then replaced my front brake hoses. Very reasonable price and great over all experience. Most shops you bring your car to will not listen and run expensive tests that are not needed. David and his crew fixed the problems I wanted and only ran the tests for them. Great place and would recommend them to anyone! read more

After spending a little while under my car he was able to explain every weird noise my car and vibration had been making recently and tell me which were important to fix and which weren't really worth it. Support local business! Thanks Buddha! read more

Super stoked on Buddhas Garage. I drive a year 2000 car with almost 175k miles, so a dependable garage is of immense value to me. They've always treated me fairly and never pushed extra services and upsells - like you may have experienced at a dealership. They're dependable, honest, affordable, and do great work. Can't recommend them enough. read more

After some bad experiences with mechanics back in NY, I was thrilled to find Buddha (David) when I moved to Austin a couple of years ago. Everything good that others have written about him and his garage are totally accurate from my experiences. Here are a few examples of how he runs his garage different from most others out there: 1) He has never tried to upsell or sell me on any unneccessary work. I've brought my car to him several times for apparent issues, only to be told there was nothing wrong and not to spend money on repairs. Once I had a check engine light for the passenger air bag, and after checking the codes and consulting with a VW expert, he cleared the code and told me I simply needed to keep my battery charged, saving me hundreds of dollars in repairs. 2) He doesn't charge a markup on parts (what he pays is what you pay), and he charges a flat, reasonable hourly labor fee. With the Go Local card, which they carry, you even get a labor discount. The details I guess are on his facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/buddhasgarage) I just know that he always seems to keep the cost much lower than I'd pay elsewhere. 3) Buddha recently helped us out by replacing the whole engine on my girlfriend's Honda CR-V. It was a long process with some frustrating delays, but these were mostly our fault and that of the engine shop who rebuilt the engine for us. And we were impressed with how Buddha led us through the process, as well as with the quality of his work, and the fact that he kept his price to his initial quote, even though it clearly cost him tons more labor time. As I said, several delays were our fault, including our decision to add a full air conditioner system overhaul on top of the original engine replacement job. And the place that rebuilt the engine for us ended up tearing it apart and then neglected to put it all back together after fixing the block. They gave it back to Buddha in boxes of parts, and a number of key parts were missing. Buddha and his wife Kayla did an amazing job of dealing with the other shop to get them to replace most of the lost parts for us. And I am completely amazed that he was able to put all the little parts of the engine back together for us, and her car is now running like brand new, when the other shop took it apart in such a disorganized fashion. Due to the labor and headache involved in doing an engine rebuild, I think we and Buddha all learned that it will be much better to just swap out a used engine if such a thing ever happened again. But we've concluded that he is the best and most honest mechanic in this town, and we won't be going anywhere else for our cars (and my motorcycle). read more

I was impressed with Dave and his crew. They went above and beyond to get my check engine light fixed on my MK4. He even went above and beyond to get the engine cycles in so it could be inspected. read more

Quality and honest work at a price that did not punch me in the stomach. I'll be back like my boy Arnold. Thanks so much!

I had a laundry list of things to look at - from a cpl new questionable sounds, to problems that another place and a dealership told me I needed to get fixed. These guys had my car for a good chunk of the day! Came by to pick it up, turns out I don't need ANY of the things that were suggested. In fact there was nothing significantly wrong w my car at all! I was told "we're not going to sell you something you don't need" and didn't charge me for anything! Yall have my business. I'll spread the good word. read more

My husband and I won't take our cars anywhere else in Austin. David is awesome, personable, knowledgable, and get this - he actually cares about his clients and wants to get your car fixed and back to you at quickly as possible. Seriously. We won't go anywhere else! read more

I went to Buddhas Garage based on their 5 star Yelp rating which is completely accurate. I have very bad car luck and have been in the market for a new one. I brought two different cars to them and James diagnosed both and made sure everything was working properly. They got me in and out AND accept Go Local! Staff was great and honest . I will definitely be going back for future maintenance (hopefully nothing major anytime soon thought!) read more

Fantastic! I am so happy I found this place. They have provided nothing but the best customer service. I took my poor Lincoln there about a month to two months ago to get a diagnostics done. I unfortunately was unable to get my vehicle right away or even pay the fee right away. They allowed me to keep my vehicle there FREE of charge and pay the fee when I could get the vehicle back. I definitely respect this place and the people working there. They have taken alot of stress out of my situation and I appreciate their patience and kindness. I will recommend this business to anyone that needs their car fixed. THEY ROCK! =) read more

This is a delivery drivers dream repair shop. I came hear based on the excellent reviews and they are 5 star for a reason. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. I came in for rear brake replacements and was informed that it was a bearing that was causing my break pads to wear out faster than usual. I was expecting a killer bill, and paid only half of what I thought it was going to be. I did not have an appointment, but he squeezed me in anyway. He even offered to drive me home and had no obligation to do so at all. I got my car out 2 hours before the estimated time of completion. this place is great and will be my go to from now on. Thank you Buddha's Garage! read more

On the way moving to Austin with a small trailer in tow, my 4Runner started making unusual noises in the front around the engine. Based on the consistently high reviews on Yelp, I inquired with Buddah's and set up an appointment. Within the day, they were able to determine the issue and provide a clear, broken out estimate - along with a separate estimate for a less immediate issue I was aware of. All of the team members I interacted with were friendly and professional, and being brand new to the area, it was a relief to find a reasonable and reliable shop from the get go. read more

Great service by these guys. All were friendly and cool to hang with while waiting on my A/C service to get done. Dave/Buddha was as friendly as everyone says and Will went above and beyond to look up parts info for me on my truck. Fair price for A/C service too, especially considering I called at the last minute on a Friday. read more