My 2012 Toyota Tundra (AKA "The Beast), needed some service done. Now I normally take care of all…read moremy maintenance such as brakes, tune up's etc. I have a trust issues with other mechanics and dealerships. But this was fluid service, (the nasty stuff) trans fluid flush and fill, brake fluid flush, rear differential drain and fill, + my AC wasn't cooling as well. I did my homework and gathered about 5 estimates for this service from local shops and Toyota dealerships. Prices were coming in anywhere from $1000 - $1500. I stopped in at Christian Brothers in Leander on Sonny Drive and spoke to Brandon. He text me a written quote, which came out about half of what the other shops were asking. They also give a "Veterans/First responders" discount. Their work was professional, and they communicated with me all the time. They sent a video of a free service inspection of my truck, pointing out any areas of concern. I think I've found my back up mechanic for anything I can't do or just don't want to. Thanks Brandon and the team at Christian Brothers in Leander. My truck drives straight and the AC works like new. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

UPDATE to owners response (Check Photos):…read more I strongly dispute the claim that my vehicle had "years of neglect." I have documentation showing I received consistent oil changes and maintained the vehicle. If Christian Brothers is going to make that public statement, I am requesting that you provide the specific records, dates, inspection findings, and supporting documentation you are relying on to claim neglect. My concern remains the same: I paid for major repairs, the vehicle failed shortly after, and my concerns were not meaningfully investigated. I am not asking for assumptions -- I am asking for documentation, accountability, and a fair resolution. The central issue is the timing. I drove my vehicle without engine failure for months before bringing it to your shop. After relying on your diagnostics and authorizing nearly $4,000 in repairs, I picked the vehicle up and the engine failed within a day. Given that timeline, attributing the failure to "years of neglect" without supporting documentation is an overreaching conclusion that appears designed to shift blame rather than address my concerns. I repeatedly informed the shop that I was preparing for a long trip and wanted everything thoroughly checked before approving repairs. I was told further diagnosis could not be completed until the turbo work was done. After the repairs, I was told the vehicle was good to go, which led me to believe all necessary inspections had been completed. The engine failed within a day of pickup, which is why I continue to question whether everything was properly diagnosed before the vehicle was returned to me. _____________________ My experience with Christian Brothers Automotive Leander has been extremely frustrating. I brought my Hyundai Tucson in for major repairs totaling nearly $4,000. Before authorizing the work, I specifically asked that the vehicle be thoroughly diagnosed and that any known issues or potential issues be identified so I could make informed decisions. Shortly after the repairs were completed, the vehicle developed severe engine knocking and became inoperable. The timing alone was alarming. I expected the shop to take my concerns seriously and work collaboratively toward answers. Instead, I was largely left to manage the situation myself while dealing with towing expenses, rental costs, missed work concerns, and the stress of being stranded with my child. The biggest issue for me has been customer service after the failure occurred. Communication became difficult, and I felt that my concerns were dismissed rather than investigated

Joshua was incredibly responsive, and he was able to diagnose and fix the issue very quickly…read more He was able to resolve an issue that would otherwise have required an expensive tow to a shop. So I highly recommend him if you need help quickly.

I sent a request for assistance on Yelp for a battery issue, and Josh reached out. Thank goodness…read morethat he reached out, I was having another issue unrelated to the previous issue that was fixed by another mechanic. Josh responded to my inquiry with out delay. The processwas so easy with Josh and he is totally a great guy, he fixed my issue same day and Josh was even able to get my AC to work although it wasn't one of the issues we discussed. I give Josh a 10+ if that could be a rating. Josh fees are affordable and his work completion was fast. I highly recommend Josh and suggest you reach out to him first if any other mechanic respond to your inquiry.

They did an excellent job on the rear diff for my AMG Mercedes. Reasonable price and good…read morediagnostic of the problem.

I am beyond grateful for this place. Having my transmission worked on was stressful, especially…read moresince my family is very knowledgeable about vehicles and we knew this job was more than we could take on ourselves. Trust doesn't come easily when it comes to mechanic shops, and as someone in a wheelchair, that hesitation is even stronger. From the very beginning, they treated me with nothing but honesty, dignity, and respect. I was never made to feel different or taken advantage of -- only cared for. The quality of their work speaks for itself, and they went above and beyond simply because they take pride in doing things the right way. Their diligence, integrity, and high standards truly set them apart. I will absolutely be returning and recommending them to anyone who needs transmission work. I cannot thank them enough.

Great experience and service, I was kept updated throughout the process. Very quick work on a…read morepretty major repair. Will be recommending this shop to others.

I took my 2021 Subaru to AEW in December of 2023 to have the windshield washer hose replaced. The…read morewindshield washer fluid was leaking out of the car. They determined that a rodent had eaten part of the hose! So they replaced the hose to the front washer and told me they didn't know where to route the hose to the back window washer. Kurt said it was working fine on the front window now, and I told him the back window could wait. When I got home, I popped the hood and noticed there was no washer fluid in the reservoir, so I poured the gallon of new fluid in. I went into the house to tell my wife I was home, and then came back out about 10 minutes later to discover almost all the new fluid was running out into my garage and down the driveway. I called Kurt and he said he couldn't understand how that was happening, but he would "get back with me" to arrange for an inspection. Move ahead 6 MONTHS LATER, still no call back from A&E. I try to email them through the web site they list on Yelp, and it says the web site no longer exists! I try to email him, and the email bounces back. So I place a request for service here on YELP again, and 3 or 4 other places answer, but not A&E. So my only thought is that they sold the place and it's under new management? I don't know, but they did NOT fix the problem, they never contacted me again as promised, and the did not respond to the request sent to them through YELP. I ended up fixing the problem myself for $8.00. The second line, that he did not fix and that he told me "would not matter if I don't want to use the rear window washer" had a big hole it as well. When I filled up the reservoir, the weight of the fluid in the full tank caused the water to start syphoning out through that hole in the tube - once it was low enough (i.e. almost empty), it would stop and there would be enough fluid left to wash the front windows several times. They were all very friendly the first time I visited and I thought we had a good working relationship, but it turns out they didn't want to fool with the car although they really did NOT fix my problem and I was never able to contact them again. I don't know what their problem is, but I cannot recommend them as a reliable automobile service.

He came to my place about 4 months ago. Was on time and took care of my knock sensors bc I couldn't…read moreremove my intake manifold.

Very prompt and knew exactly what was needed. Even went above and beyond since I own three…read morevehicles. Once one of the 3 starts, I will be calling them back. Thank you! Lisa

Needed to have the AC checked in my 2009 Toyota 4Runner. John responded the same day to my…read moreinquiry. An opening came up the next day so I took the vehicle to his home repair shop. After doing some diagnostics and getting a dye run through to check for leaks, he explained was was needed - and equally as important, what wasn't needed. An hour later I was on my way home in a much more comfortable ride. Reasonable price, honest, and quality work - a winning combination. I appreciated the professional, but friendly vibe he and the guys working with him had. I recommend his business without hesitation!

Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable & trustworthy...responded quickly & fixed the problem on our…read morevan for a reasonable price.

My starter on my car went out and was a stressful situation with 2 kids and multiple sports…read morepractices starting up. Matt got back to me right away when I reached out and was able to work me into his schedule the very next day. I initially had gotten a quote from a national chain auto shop, but it was extremely expensive plus they wanted to charge me additional money to run a full diagnosis. Matt saved me money and time. He showed up when he said he would, diagnosed the problem accurately right away, and got me back on the road. He also had awesome communication both on the phone and via text. I'll be going back to Matt for sure in the future if I ever need mechanic services. Thanks again Matt!

I have been a repeat customer of Need a Brake for the past few years, bringing my Honda Pilot in…read morefor several major repairs, including a timing belt, water pump, and spark plug replacement, as well as new front and rear pads and rotors. Most recently, Matt replaced my alternator. His work is consistently reliable, and the pricing is very fair, which is why I keep coming back. He is easy to work with and completes the jobs as promised. While Matt is a skilled mechanic, I would love to see a bit more warmth in his customer interactions; he can come across as a bit reserved or smirking, whereas his brother--who I've also interacted with--is much more jovial and puts customers at ease. Overall, I highly recommend them for their technical skill and competitive pricing.

How's this for a best case scenario for car breakdown? My Pontiac Vibe suddenly wouldn't shift into…read moreany gear yesterday morning. So I looked around for someone to fix it and found HAMA. He came over this afternoon and was able to fix it even though nobody makes or sells that part anymore. He was great about communicating by text. He kept me in the loop the perfect amount, not spamming me with courtesy stuff, but also making sure I understood everything. It was nice to chat with him, but he also didn't need much attention. I didn't have to take any time off work and it was fixed for probably less money than it would have cost me to get it towed to a repair place.

This service is great. I used Hama several times and it always worked out and was super convenient…read more I have recommended him to others.