All the stars! No seriously, all the stars that one can give. When I was looking for a mechanic that I could trust and was located near me plus I felt like they explained things well, luckily I found Cary's. I read a lot of Google reviews for Cary's Auto Service, and they overwhelmingly positive. As a plus, luckily it is right down the street from me. Chris has been the main person that I usually talk to when I'm there, he is not Cary, even though I'm sure people think he is, but he's a great representative of the company. He is respectful and kind, treats you like a regular person, he talks you and uses words you can understand regarding car stuff. Plus he's so pleasant to interact with. As a woman trying to get work done on my truck sometimes there's a feeling of being taken advantage of, but not here. I trust these guys and they do great work. They've been taking care of my truck for a few years now, and as you can see from my photos, I love my truck. Her name is Gunnie because the paint color is gun metal gray. she's been good to me. We've been on many road and camping trips together. I will continue to have her serviced at Cary's Auto Service well into the "hundreds of thousands of miles" per Chris :) read more

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My husband brought one of our cars in to get the brakes changed. We dropped it off for about a day I believe paid and picked it up. We noticed the brakes didn't feel "new" or replaced but we believed the business when they said they changed them, especially because we paid for the service. Then our car began grinding when we would break. We eventually brought the car to a different shop to figure out what is going on, and were told our brakes were old and had NOT been replaced. We feel scammed and deceived. I'm not sure what was done to our car but we paid for a service that was never actually done. Hopefully they are not Ripping off other customers because this is absolutely unacceptable. We now have to pay almost $1000 to another place to get everything fixed on top of paying Cary's Auto Service for NOTHING. read more

As always Cary's staff took great care of me & my vehicle. I trust them, and always feel like they are giving me my money's worth. I also don't feel upsold on anything unnecessary. If I have a serious concern, Cary's is the only place I go. They take care of problems. This most recent visit was a 60k checkup & oil change. They got me back on the road with confidence. read more

Horrible customer service. I have never gone out of my way to leave a bad review, but the attitude and tone were out of this world. I suggest you stay away from dealing with these people. read more

This is my go-to shop! Chris is such a great guy and really does care for his customers. I was getting my daughter's car checked-through for safety as she prepares to head to college and Chris went above and beyond to make himself available and let her know if she has any problems at any time, to not hesitate to reach out to them. As a girl-dad himself, he genuinely cared to make sure she understood how to reach out if any other issues. He took time to talk and explain, so love this about Carey's auto. If I could give 10 out of 5 stars on YELP, I would! read more

Always great service with honesty and integrity! Chris always explains what is needed and why. Prices are always reasonable! Whether I need an oil change or mechanical work, I have come to trust Cary's. read more

Awesome!! Highly recommend Cary's. When my check engine came on I called and Chris told me exactly what to do. He was calm and reassuring the car would make it to the shop. They took care of the issue, very profesional and friendly. No extra add-ons and fair value price. Good honest mechanic. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Staff is honest, professional, and efficient. They have never pressured me into getting anything fixed. They express what they think is a safety hazard and should be addressed sooner than later, then state what I should keep an eye on. My car has been in the best condition each time I pick it up, and never had further problems. Best auto service in town!! read more

By far the best auto service in Arizona. I've been bring my cars here for years and have never been disappointed. The work is high quality. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly honest. Over the years they've done everything for me from oil changes and fluid replacements to suspension and even engine repairs on several different vehicles. They've always been great to work with: prompt, communicative, and high-quality. I've never felt I was being pushed any service that wasn't going to be really helpful for keeping my vehicles running well for years. And I've even brought them dealer recommendations and had the team at Cary's give me the real truth as to what was really necessary and what was just fluff. These are mechanics you truly can trust. read more

We heard about Cary's Auto Service from a friend, who received a strong referral from another friend. They told us all about Cary's quick turn around, honest approach and quality service. We didn't hesitate to bring our 2009 Toyota Corolla in for an inspection, and we were highly impressed with the affordable repairs that were recommended to keep the vehicle (120K miles) in tip-top shape. More recently, Cary and his team found that the rear brakes in our 2014 Honda CR-V weren't properly installed by a local dealership. The brake caliper mount bolts were not fully tightened and we had been driving without any rear brakes! Chris documented the issue and personally guided us through the process of contacting the dealership in order to receive a refund on: A) the original brake job and B) Cary's repair. Chris also helped us negotiate a FREE, full inspection by the dealership to correct issues related to our last repair with them. I can't thank the team at Cary's Auto Service enough for going above and beyond to help us. You won't find a better mechanic in terms of work ethic, communication, and general helpfulness. read more

Incredible honesty in their business practices! Thank you It is difficult to locate an honest auto repair facility. You guys stand out! read more

If there is such thing as Yelper's remorse that might apply to my experience at Cary's. I may have even mentioned to Cary after I got my car back that I would put in a good word on Yelp. But my feelings about the experience were were lukewarm after I took it to another shop. HENCE the Yelper's remorse! So I noticed a transmission fluid leak in my garage when I parked my car one day and based on the reviews I decided to have Cary take a look at it. I left it for the day. Cary called me back and said it's a terrible gushing leak and the whole floor in his garage was covered in oil. He made it clear that he wouldn't proceed to address it any further to stop the leak and he would only charge me for just topping off all the fluids that came out. At the time I thought oh how nice of him for not charging me the full labor rate for the repair! Essentially only charging me what he normally charges for an oil change. Now at the time Cary was very thorough in explaining to me and setting the certain expectations but he came off as very cautious which I did appreciate at the time. Almost like he aims to please all his customers which I'm sure he does. Bottomline after going to another repair shop they were able to fix it within a day. There was no type of pushback from the other shop about how bad the leak was and that they wouldn't take on the repair. I'm still leaving 3 stars for Cary's honesty and integrity and being such an affable person. His wife who greeted me when I first stepped into the office was also very nice as well. But under the circumstances Cary you didn't complete the job. Bottomline you didn't fix my leak because you didn't want to! read more

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For starters, Cary is one of the nicest and most honest business men I've encountered throughout my driving career. I had some issues with my bumper and headlight; took my car in and Cary fixed it up right away! He even did a thorough check of my car to make sure that everything was running smoothly for my upcoming trip to San Diego! His prices are affordable and never once did I feel like I was being taken advantage of. Best part? He texted me a couple weeks later to make sure everything was still up to par. Any mechanical needs? Look no further.. Cary's is the place to go. read more

Couldn't ask for a better mechanic amd team. Cary really does whats right by the customer. I will recommend Carys Auto whenever I can.

We have used Carey's Auto Service for over 20 years. Honest, reliable. Did I mention honest? Will not try and upsell you. Cary is a man of integrity and stands behind his work. read more

Sadly, here's an example of an auto shop blatantly taking advantage of a customer. The car that needed repairs is a Toyota Matrix. Very commonplace, the sane production line as the Corolla. So why did this place charge $5000 for a new transmission. That's double what the cost should have been. Shame on you Cary's Auto! I'm reporting this to the Better Business Bureau. read more

My car needed help and Cary's service advisor was honest about his estimates and very detailed about what service options could be done. I didn't even have to step foot into their establishment until I picked up my car and they took such great care of everything. Ingrid in the front was very kind and the place uses a website that helps make the whole process clear and easy. I will definitely be returning for all my car needs. read more

I brought my 2013 Prius which needed a new radiator. Brought the car Tuesday 4.45pm, and got a call the very next day at 1pm to let me know it was ready for pick up. Great service: Chris took the time to explain the issue, was transparent about cost, and was very responsive. Best service I've ever had read more

If you need your car fixed and want an honest and truthful opinion about repairs, Cary and his crew got you! I really appreciate the work and dedication they put in doing repairs and their customer service is great as well! I'll keep on coming back here! read more

I was extremely pleased and relieved there was no pressure there was no extra added created charges , I wasn't put through the ringer ...Chris the mechanic was incredibly professional and honest , he completely took my stress level down and the work on my truck was successful, I recommend this company to all who are looking for a great honest and reliable auto shop . Happy dance! read more

Cary's is amazing. My wife and I were in a car accident right in front of their shop. Chris happened to hear the crash and came running over. He was basically the first responder. He calmed us down and made us feel like everything was going to be okay. From there, they helped us every step of the way through that ordeal. It was comforting to know that they were in our corner, and they answered all of our many questions promptly. Needless to say, Chris and the rest of the team at Cary's are honest, professional and trustworthy. I've taken my car there numerous times, and they've always given me the best possible service and price. They'll always tell you the truth, and can explain the technology involved in easy-to-understand language without being condescending. I highly recommend them. read more

Ever since we had it worked on by Cary's it has never worked the same! Again after we received it fans were still unplugged and it's run terribly! read more

Cary has your back. He and his staff are professional and honest. He knows how other shops and dealer service departments try to take advantage of people and will help you to decipher what your car actually does need vs. what is a scam. This is a business of high integrity. Never been disappointed. read more

I would give more stars if I could! Chris was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The cost of my starter was clearly explained to me. The shop was able to get my car completed in one day! I will be back for future car maintenance in the future. Thank you! read more

These guys are amazing! Extremely honest and helpful. I came here to do an inspection on a car I was going to buy, and they were quick to point out flaws and even helped me with offering the right amount to the seller. I definitely trust these guys. read more

OK, so I drop my cats off to get shaved today, and I run to Target. I come out of Target and roll my windows down just to let out some of that stank, nasty, hot air. When push the button to roll the windows back up 30 seconds later, the driver's side window goes up but the passenger side window will not go up. So I think I am clever, and that I'm going to make it work by leaning over and pushing the window up button on the actual passenger door, yeah right. It is broken, which sucks for a multitude of reasons: it is 8,000 degrees out and having hot are blow in the car sucks, I can't really lock up my car so any crackhead can just take whatever they want, sleep in it, pee in it, whatever, and my cats need to get home from the groomers. One of my cats rides in a carrier, but the other one just rides free in the car. He loves it, and watches out the window the whole time. Unfortunately, if the window won't roll up, I'd have to drive home holding a cat that wants to jump out and play at every stop. I cannot even imagine trying to drive and hold on to a cat at the same time. I do not have Cary's number, so I drive straight to their shop. I walk in and tell Brad the problem, he tell me there are 2 possible solutions and that completely fixing it involves pretty expensive parts. He immediately calls to check on the cost of the parts and they are $300 plus labor. He also gives me the option of them just putting the window back up and securing that there for $42 parts & labor. SOLD! They immediately started the fix, even though I came in unannounced, and they seem to have a garage full of cars. They were super nice, and Cary even came back in to ask me if everything was doing well from my previous repair. I felt like these guys were both respectful and took great care of me. I was out of there in a little over a 1/2 hour, and the groomers called to let me know the cats were ready as I was paying. Perfect timing! Once again a great job by Cary's Auto Service. As for my passenger window, it is staying up, and if my passengers don't like, they can suck it. ;) read more

Amazing guy that is honest, helpful, and he literally showed me some of the repairs I could do myself to save money. The only mechanic I have ever fully trusted to not f me big-time on repairs. Update: I drive 8 hours round trip to have my car fixed here. Enough said. read more

A friend of mine kept telling me how wonderful Cary is, and I didn't believe her until I finally took my car to him for some repairs. He's efficient, friendly and a great mechanic. But most of all, he is honest. He is the most honest mechanic I have ever dealt with. He will not fix something without calling you first and getting your approval, he will not fix anything unnecessary, and he will tell you when and where it is best for you to spend your money. For example, I have a 1987 Honda CRX with 270,000 miles. It has some issues, but overall is a decent car. I had been told by many people, friends and mechanics, that I needed a new transmission and that to rebuild the transmission would easily cost over $1000. Cary looked at it and told me that it would cost $700 to fix a couple of different issues, including the clutch, but not the transmission. He recommended for me to not get the transmission rebuilt on a car with so many miles, because it would probably cause more harm than good. The CRX has been running great ever since. Everyone has come to expect that mechanics are shady, yet Cary is almost honest to a fault. So I tell everyone how great he is so that he can get more business to make up for the fact that he doesn't screw anyone over. read more

So, I haven't been to Cary's, but I felt compelled to share a positive experience after I called to inquire about an oil change. Whoever answered was very honest in saying that Cary's doesn't offer the cheapest oil change, (because they don't get as good of deal on oil as the big guys) but that I should try Walmart if I'm looking for just the basic/cheap oil change. He went on to say that he even tells his own customers that and to come into him once a year for an oil change and he'll make sure everything is being taken care of that should be taken care of. Wow, I am shocked... I will definitely go back to Cary's when I need more than just a quick oil change! read more

I typically put auto mechanics in the same category as auto dealerships: Wolves that prey on those that either don't have the knowledge or motivation to take care of their auto needs themselves. For this reason, I buy cars used private party, do my own repairs whenever possible, and generally save thousands of dollars. When it came time to do my timing belt on my 4runner, I decided that the job was a little beyond my skill level (plus it was over 100F outside at the time). I shopped the work around, and was quoted about $700-800 fot the timing belt replacement alone at the local dealerships. I was referred to Cary by a friend of mine who had recently had work done and was very impressed by his level of honesty and knowledge. I rolled the dice and was completely satisfied. Cary gave me a ball park quote, and started work immediately. He ended up replacing my timing belt, water pump, thermostat, 3 drive and accessory belts, a bearing for $670 (including tax, parts, labor, and materials). He also did a complete coolant change with the rather spendy red yota coolant. This was done in 5 hours. Dropped off at 8am, done by lunch. Awesome. Could not have been happier with the service. He tore everything down, gave me a quote, and then invoiced me for the quoted price. After this experience, I have decided that I am better served taking it to him than doing complex stuff myself. I would lost the better part of a weekend doing what he did in a few hours. Highly highly recommended. read more

I wanted to leave this feedback for anyone who's looking for a kindhearted reliable and most importantly HONEST mechanic...Yes one does exist can you believe it???!! They have been taking care of my cars & my daughters car. They really go above and beyond what a normal mechanic would do and work with you. I'm so glad that I found this company they have been a lifesaver. They do great work and never charge you for things you don't need which is typical of a lot of automotive places. I referred everyone I know to this placeAnd people I don't know just because they are honest and do such a good job. read more

As of this writing, the seven other reviews listed here all give Cary's Auto Service five stars - this isn't a fluke, coincidence, or lip service. I've only had a few of experiences with Cary, and all of those experiences have been defined by their informativeness and their honesty. The eponymous Cary has extensive knowledge of cars, and many of our conversations have involved him unabashedly espousing his passion for them. Most importantly however, he's the most honest car mechanic I've ever met - he's not shy about inviting you into the shop and showing you exactly what's wrong with your beloved automobile. If it turns out to be nothing, he's just as happy to send you away with nothing more than a smile and a wink. Just be warned, however - do not drop your car off and expect to get it back in an hour or two. Cary is extremely thorough, and will often spend an entire day with a car to figure out what's going on with it. As such, plan your day accordingly, and make sure you drop your car off as early as possible. read more

Nice. I called in for urgent service and since they couldn't see me when I needed, the owner gave me outstanding advice for alternative, affordable, and reliable quick lube, oil, filter at a competitor who isn't looking to make a profit on the LOFR (as they have alternative motives for obtaining that business). Means I can go back to Cary's but get my immediate needs handled. Honesty is huge for me... trust is why you keep going back to a place or take their recommendations. And it's why you Yelp about 'em. read more

I was referred to Cary by you, my Yelpers! My car flunked smog in Az (but passes in Ca... ?) and i'm trying desperately to get my car registered here but the CA DMV and some bs on my dashboard are conspiring to smack me with a $500 fine for driving an illegal car... Actually, this is the best thing that could have happened to me. Reason being, Cary is awesome. He's just the nicest guy, very informative, had my part overnighted and finished the job faster than I could connect Yelp to Facebook! My car has turned into an official POS and I am determined to squeeze the life blood out of it because there isn't a single d!ck magnet car on the market for me to purchase right now. I told Cary to expect to see me again the next time I need service (anticipating at least 2x/year at this point... poor car!) read more

My drivers side window wouldn't go up and the dealership wasn't able to get me in for days. They were able to fix it within an hour! Highly recommend read more

This review is long overdue. I took my 07 Tundra to him a couple years ago to get my water pump replaced and do some routine maintenance. He got everything done very quickly and didn't try to sell me on getting unnecessary/expensive repairs like so many other places are notorious for. He was recommended to me by a friend of mine that owns an auto shop, who told me he would trust his own car with him. I read through some of the reviews and the same words kept coming up: honest, fair, friendly, trustworthy, etc. From my experience, they are spot on. I have a friend that asked my advice on where to take her car because her AC went out. I immediately told her to take it to Cary's, which prompted me to write this review. Hopefully she has the same experience that I, and everyone else on Yelp, had! read more

Getting your car repaired can be scary because of price gouging and lying. I didn't experience any of that at Cary's and what a relief. Chris was a great honest communicator and the work they did restored my confidence in people and my wife's car. It's refreshing to know there are still honest people doing auto repair and Cary's Auto Service is the best I have experienced. read more

Without a doubt the most reliable repair shop I've been to. I had a particular problem plaguing my 04 Tacoma for months and endless trips to PepBoy's never ever solved it. Took it to Cary's and in 4 hours they figured what had taken 4 months with the other guys. Save yourself lots of time with Cary read more

Friendly and honest service! We will go out of our way just to take our car here because we know we will get good service. Cary takes the time to explain what is wrong and doesn't take advantage of girls who are on their own. Most times it feels like car places take advantage because they think you don't know anything. He will explain what he needs to do before he does it and let's you know the price. No hidden fees or surprises! read more

Got me out of a bind when my battery died. Specializes in Honda so I will be back !. Both Cary and Renee, good people. Rare treat these days. read more