If you're looking for an honest mechanic in New Orleans then Melvin is your guy. He took care of…read moremy and my husbands cars for the 5 years we lived in New Orleans. Wasn't the closest mechanic but we went out of our way to go to him. Super nice and a straight shooter on what your car needs or doesn't need. It's a small shop and they're always busy with cars already there from the day or days before, so they may not be able to get you in and out that day which is totally fair and understandable! Best to call or get there first thing in the AM and Melvin & Kurt will absolutely do their best to get you in as he can with the jobs they've already committed to. He runs the shop, works the cars AND also answers the phone, so don't be discouraged if it rings for a minute or you have to call back, he's only one guy! Only reason we left is because we moved out of state but I would recommend Melvin and his crew to anyone. Thank you Melvin!

They are very honest and reasonably priced. They also always work hard to get my car in quickly…read moreeven when they are busy.

Outstanding service from this team! They went above and beyond, even coming out to help me after…read morehours. They're incredibly professional, and as long as you treat them with mutual respect, they will absolutely take care of you. They even gave me a ride to an ATM because let's be honest, who carries cash anymore? Can't thank them enough and highly recommend! Please just double check where you decide to park your vehicle to avoid unnecessary tows

My bumper was damage from towing process !!!!! will send a picture. Dodge Journey,Crosswroad !!2020…read morethree day held until pick up on Monday w

Went to have my heat shield on my car tighten up. He had the car from 8:00 am until 4:40pm and…read morenothing was done to it.

My name is Malik peters and I was treated so awesome by the entire staff. They are extremely…read moreinformative and I was able to work hand-in-hand with my man Ray and he definitely gave me great bang for my book. It was extremely timely in his work. I had zero issues after Service and I get many compliments on the work I had gotten on my vehicle. These guys definitely know exactly what they are doing. Every tech inside is an auto expert. I will 100% recommend them to anybody I know ever and I also will be going back for any work that I want done or modifications, sometimes I might even go back just to say that these guys are this is a must go to auto shop !!!

Simply amazing. This is the second time I've used A. Vargas Body Shop on Magazine Street in New…read moreOrleans, and the experience has been outstanding both times. In a perfect world, none of us would ever deal with car accidents. But in a city like New Orleans, they're often an unavoidable reality. When it happened to me, Alex and his talented team made my vehicle look good as new--maybe even better. The service was exactly what was promised. Pricing was more than fair, with no hidden fees or surprise add-ons--just honest work at a fair cost. And the timing was spot-on. My car was ready exactly when they said it would be, just like when they repaired our Jeep Renegade three years ago. The quality of workmanship speaks for itself. Alex never judged me for wanting to repair my 2019 Ford Fiesta rather than let insurance total it. I love that car--it has barely 50,000 miles and gets 42 mpg on the interstate--and Alex understood that connection. To top it all off, they returned the car cleaned from top to bottom. While I certainly hope I never need a body shop again, it's reassuring to know A. Vargas Body Shop is just a phone call away if I do!

Brought my car in a few months ago becuase a darned pothole bottomed out my car and my rear bumper…read morecame loose. I called my dealership and they directed me to a place with horrible reviews. So I decided to go it alone and chose A Vargas. I pull in and ask for an estimate. Instead Alex says the bumper is just loose (no damage) and everything looks fine. He then snaps it back it place. Problem solved. Alex wouldn't accept a payment! He said "it was easy" and I told him it was his expertise and availability to quickly help me that was worth money. Finally I just put some cash in his shirt pocket, waved goodbye and walked away with both of us smiling. I can't image a more trustworthy, professional, and knowledgeable body shop. Don't let the location or the cluttered appearance of the shop stop you. This is a great business.

My auto mechanic referred me to Star Auto Service because I was having an electrical issue that was…read moredraining my battery and he could not locate the issue. He told me, "Star will find it. Trust me." I called at that moment and spoke to Frank. I explained my issue and Frank told me to bring my car. I arrived and the team checked my car in and told me they'd call when they'd diagnosed the issue and had a repair estimate. Folks, they literally had to nearly dismantle my car while tracing the battery drain. I held my breath for the famous "this was more than we expected. The price increase will be ______ thousand." That call never came. Only a call to tell me the diagnosis, another call when the part arrived, and a call to tell me the vehicle was ready for pick up. They even accepted payment over the phone, and left the car where I could pick it up after I arrived from my flight later that evening. I hope I never have another issue like this, but if I do, Star is where I'm going! Thanks Frank and the entire Star team!!

I seaux wanted to love these guys, and I still love them but am very disappointed with the service…read moreI received! Lord Help Me, I hate to report my experience, but it is what it is and hopefully this will may help some other person out. I was sent by a very trusted source, for a used car I had just bought with the suv chugging on an overpass. These guys are about as close to family as you can get and that's why I trusted them with my life, as well as my horse! 1st visit, truck stayed in their care for a week before they got around to looking at it. Then another few days to actually do the work. Not sure, if this is normal business??? ‍I was highly disgruntled, but chalked it up to a very busy, great mechanic shop! Seaux, I grumbled under my breath, and didn't bother to share my thoughts. I thought I was getting the Friends & Family treatment! Well the joke was on me! When I drove for Uber, I'd give my friends or family a nice discount to show my love for them, seaux I had hoped for a little extra care. This was Not exactly what I received here. Tho, I did purchase a new battery and they installed it free, I felt like I had gotten some special treatment. Tho, my bill came to $750 and I'm still unsure what that covered as vehicle ran the same after visit. The horse didnt make it back to the house because after making a pit stop, the truck refused to start. I was totally baffled, to say the least. Seaux, I called in and was told I had to have it towed back to shop. They found the battery cables werent properly connected. Seaux therefore: You guessed it, I got stuck using 1/5 Allstate Roadside Service events. I'm now wanting to learn automechanics myself to prevent such a nightmare! Cause if you cant trust such a trusted shop who is to be trusted? I was never offered reimbursement for the tow and I would think that would have been common courtesy or the very least they could do since their mechanic was at fault. Did they think I was made of money??? I was told by others that they shoulda paid for the tow not me. I don't understand, and can't quite get it! The first visit cost me $750ish for whatever & a new battery, with no maintenance charge to put in the new battery. Oh course, I was warned not to get any work done but, I felt the need to peck away at the long list, that me informed me should be fixed, seaux I picked a cheaper item. I do know, though I felt a little better for having it looked at, it really didn't act any different, afterwards! Mechanic mentioned it was probably bad gas, that it should self correct after I ran it abit and put new gas in it. A couple months later the battery dies and fortunately I was sitting in my driveway. Luckily it was within the 90 day warranty period. I get it towed in & they recharged battery for quite a long time and put their stamp of approval on it. Once again, I get it home and it won't start. I was told to get it towed back to shop seaux they can get to the bottom of it. I asked why they didn't replace battery instead of merely charging it and was told if machine deems battery good, they couldn't or wouldn't replace it? Well, imho it must be bad if it doesn't last more than 3 months! Sure enough I get it home and she wont start again. I could only laugh to laugh to keep from crying. I believe this time I was told she was ready,seaux I took a Lyft to geaux get her, and oppsie, they discovered she wasn't quite ready . I sat there for another few hours. Re-charging a new battery, only 2 1/2 months old??? Geaux figure! Not much later, i get the hot engine on dash, so i take it for oil change thinking it must be out of oil. I really would have thought all fluids should have been checked when seviced but, what do I know about cars & mechanics??? Seaux, the horse begins to overheat and was told to bring it in, they'd take a look. I had already gone thru almost 2 gallons of coolant. After 1st overheating, I had oil change. I believed that Walmart would check fluids/ coolant??? I guess not. They say it's not something they do. Coolant reservoir found empty. Seaux, I skip across the street to gas station for coolant. I have this sweet man- librarian fill the reservoir with coolant (after checking Google) and off we geaux. Of course, i keep a close eye on the meters quite religiously! I pulled over twice heading to Metairie as gauge neared boiling point. Sat for 10/15 mins seemed to be fine seaux away we geaux! It was the weekend and all mechanic shops were closed. Even with coolant full, it overheats, tho, I quickly pull over and allow for engine to cool. After checking coolant level, it seems to be fine. Couple days later that reservoir is empty. Contacted shop, sure enough they say, once again bring it in, they'll get to the bottom of it, lmao! I surely believe & took them at their word. I state my upset they tell me to chill in seaux many words. Seaux, I try to keep my cool!

I had an amazing experience at Harold's Body Shop thanks to Mr. Joey. From the moment I walked in,…read morehe treated me like family and made sure I was completely taken care of throughout the entire process. He truly goes above and beyond to make sure you receive the best service possible. Mr. Joey communicated with me every step of the way and made sure everything was handled in a timely manner. I never felt left in the dark, and he made the entire experience stress-free. He is also very reasonable with his work and pricing, and you can tell he genuinely puts his customers first. His main goal is making sure you leave happy, and that kind of care is hard to find these days. On top of the excellent service, he was one of the kindest people I've come across in a very long time. People like him truly go a long way, and it makes such a difference when someone genuinely cares about their customers. I'm so grateful for the care and professionalism I received. I highly recommend Harold's Body Shop and especially Mr. Joey if you want someone who will treat you right and make sure the job is done well.

I went to Harold Barras after a small fender bender and they have been above and beyond helpful,…read moredespite being treated like crap by AAA insurance company. I feel my car is in excellent hands and I highly recommend their shop as the place I will go for any future work.

Trusted Mechanic & fast service! Will definitely return to address other issues with my daughter's…read morecar.

Came to Allan to fix a ball joint, left wheel began slipping off as the tow truck driver let my car…read moredown. Allan came out and let the car down easy preventing further damage. He saved me money and told me about some stuff i didnt know 10/10 would recommend.

Been coming here for over 10 years to get my brake tags and never had any trouble. Service is…read morealways readily available with no hassle. Even recommended many others to come here for tags. Unfortunately, i've never had anything done here with my cars, but would def give them a chance if I needed them to.

I have been going here for years way before Charlie died. Never had a problem. They do old…read morefashioned oil changes, and services, no frills. They do tyre work rotations flats and replacements. Also brake tags and unleaded gas. Talk to Rocky he will get you back on the road. AND they fix problems, at fair prices.