Traveled to the Austin area to attend a family reunion and see our granddaughter. While here, our check engine light came on in our F350. Had to find a diesel mechanic that was good, could fit us in, and wouldn't break the bank. Dependable Diesel was recommended to us by a fellow camper. Took our truck there. They diagnosed the issue as a bad DPF sensor along with finding a couple other items that would eventually cause us some issues if not addressed. Unfortunately, we only had the truck and the thought of being stranded at the shop all day waiting for my truck to be fixed was not good. Luckily, they had a loaner car that they offered to us. That was a life saver as we were about 20 miles from the shop. Needless to say, they were able to get my truck fixed in a couple of hours and were able to send us on our way. I would highly recommend them if you need your truck worked on. read more

Kindest shop I have ever been in. Sincere straightforward honest. I'm 72 and I have been having auto serviced for a very long time. Price for work done is very fair. read more

This review is long overdue. I live in Georgetown and called several shops about working on my 2006 diesel Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0. There was not one shop that would work on it and they didn't know who to refer me to. I went to the internet in search of a reputable shop with great reviews. I couldn't be any happier that I found Dependable Diesel & Car Care. I went to their website and spent the time and read about the business. The one thing that stuck out is you get what you pay for. My boyfriend had previously taken this truck to multiple other shops in the New Braunfels area and not one was able to fix the problems for good or address all of the issues. This shop is very knowledgeable at what they are doing and take pride in that. I have now taken my truck to them at least twice. Yes again like I said you get what you pay for and knowing that I have people working on my truck who actually know what they are doing gives me peace of mind. Amy and Amber kept me updated as to what issues were found and the cost. There were no surprises. They also go out of their way to make sure they have satisfied customers and a great product. I was having issues with the truck and I was broken down in a parking lot. Gary took his time to personally call me and FaceTime with me and walk me through the problem. I don't know many business that will provide that kind of customer service. Getting this truck we knew there were going to be problems and should have found this shop sooner as they have had to correct issues that other shops caused. That is always frustrating to know that an issue was not fixed previously and you previously paid for this same issue, but knowing it's now in the hands of people who truly know what they are doing is comforting. I am moving to the New Braunfels area and I will always bring my truck back to Gary and his amazing team. Even if I have to have it towed. I want to know the problem will be addressed and resolved correctly. I cannot speak any more highly about Dependable Diesel & Car Care. Thank you for everything you have done and providing amazing customer service in top of insuring my truck is fixed and fixed properly. read more

Would recomend them to all my friends!They are wonderful. Had our truck towed there and they found and fixed all the problems. All of the staff are very friendly and professional. I thank them for all their hard work. read more

These guys are bad azz. Several other mechanics could not fix my F350. Took it here and with in a hour they knew the problem and had it back to me in a few days. Great group of people. read more

Working in the area 3+ hrs away from home when started have a commutation issue with my DEF system. There aren't many trustworthy diesel shops in the area so it took a bit of research to find Dependable Diesel. They were able to accommodate the truck, diagnose the repair, and seamlessly conduct the work in a manner the far exceeded all of my expectations. I will be referring anyone who needs diesel work to the team at Dependable Diesel and now have a go to place next time I'm in the Austin area. Thank y'all so so so much read more

Gary and his team are 100% the best that I have encountered. Gary's ability to correctly diagnose and pinpoint the problem with my vehicles is unmatched. I have brought multiple vehicles here and I won't go anywhere else for repairs/installs on my personal or business vehicles. read more

I highly recommend these guys as they went above and beyond in their service. Excellent customer care, no hidden charges, and provided excellent service at a fair price. read more

This is the first shop Ive been to that has been as welcoming and professional. My vehicle was diagnosed quickly and repaired in time for me to return to work. Gary is truly a professional. The shop is also state of the art. read more

Nothing but good things to say about the service, cost, promptness, and professionalism of this company.

I was skeptical. Not sure why. This was a little hard to find, the prices over the phone were too good to be true. So I took her in. BEST CHOICE I EVER MADE. I'm a customer for life. He retuned my truck, fixed my transmission module, identified a lift issue and did it fast as hell. I am in love with my truck again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Gary. Don't look elsewhere. You are wasting time and money. read more

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I heard good things about here but I got there and told Amy at the front desk issues I was having with my truck. She said no problem they could get it fixed. I was on vacation when they called me to say it was done and said they needed to collect pay now, even though I could not pick the truck up yet. I paid them over the phone then whenever I got back and picked my truck up none of the problems that I paid for it to get fixed for fixed still has all the same issues. I told Amy about. I found screwdrivers left inside of my engine bay. I've been driving around with from them so they did do some sort of work. It just didn't fix any of the problems would not recommend going here they seem to take advantage of people sometimes read more

My oil cooler had been leaking for over 3 months. I've called big big name repair shops and they had quoted me ... well let's just say I'd had to miss 2 mortgage payments if I had went with them. - I called dependable diesel and they gave me quote WAY UNDER the big name shops. I dropped it off thinking it'll take them a couple of days to fix ..NOPE ! They called back the very same day telling me it's ready..I was blown away . I had asked the lady on the phone if I could pick it up the next day because I was at work & was not able to leave ... She said "don't worry we would drop it off at your house so you don't have to leave work " WHAT !!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME I'VE NEVER HAD A MECHANIC SHOP EVEN OFFER TO GIVE ME A RIDE LET ALONE DROP OFF MY VEHICLE ! I think I found my new mechanic shop & I will be recommending to everyone that asks me if I know a mechanic. I RECOMMEND DEPENDABLE DIESEL 100% read more

Although we've only had our new shocks for 24 hours the truck definitely drives better. We are hopeful that they may help enough to allow the hubby to actually feel comfortable driving our fifth wheel. The tires are in good condition but they are the heavy duty off-road tires which also contribute to kind of a rough ride so we're thinking about that as well. Now let's talk about Dependable Diesel and Car Care. From the very beginning when I put feelers out as to a few companies that might do this work for us they were very responsive and willing to give us a quote based on what we thought we needed. It feels like so many companies are reluctant to do that, like we are going to hold them to an estimate. The definition of estimate "roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of." The reason we really appreciate an estimate is we don't like to go into debt and even though we may put something on a credit card we always pay it off immediately. In particular with an auto repair we realize when they get the vehicle they may feel it's something completely different or that it's more than is needed or less may be needed and we simply expect a phone call of explanation before they go forward. So the fact that they gave us an estimate almost immediately was a huge sign of the excellent customer service to come. They worked with me on an appointment and actually could've taken it in sooner but I wanted to be sure I was able to budget for it, so no problem, they gave us an appointment in the time frame I requested. It was more convenient for us to drop it off the night before so that is what we did. We were shocked when they called us shortly before noon the next day to let us know the truck was ready to be picked up and all was well. The shocks and the repair came with a two-year warranty. I didn't get to meet her but the owners wife handles the books, the phone the appointments etc. and my hubby said she was very nice and very easy to work with. I believe we have found a new auto and truck repair company. Of course we're hoping we don't need to see them frequently but it's very comforting to know that we feel we have found someone that is fair and gives excellent customer service! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. read more

I had an excellent experience with Gary, Amy, and the crew at Dependable Diesel. I took my '02 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel here for service. They added a redhead gear box to tighten the loose steering up, diagnosed and cleared the check engine light that was on when I bought the truck last Fall, serviced the vehicle, changed the lock actuator in rear hatch that wasn't locking, and added some custom LED headlights that I had purchased and realized were above my skill set for installing. Couldn't be happier with the service and results I got here. I will definitely be back. The owner also owns a 7.3L Diesel Excursion and is very knowledgeable. read more

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Horrible experience all the way around. AC system replaced including compressor and was Assured nothing else left. Picked up and drove off and hear big rattling sound from wheel. So took it right back and got that repaired. Not sure how they missed 1st check up. picked up the 2nd time and AC worked for 1 hour then started blowing hot. Took in thinking under warranty but a day later was told a hose and another $600 and ready in 2 days. Took over a week to get back, after ready tomorrow constantly.. drove off and it worked for a day. could not trust them anymore and sick of dealing with them and took to another place. they had to replace the new compressor because it already went bad due to not repairing correctly. Will be filing small claims as soon as I get time. read more

Our new go to shop! Not only are staff kind and informative they are extremely responsive! Seriously you can text and get a quick response! That is unheard of in this day and age. Their new facility is beautiful, spacious and so comfortable if you have to wait. Huge thank you for fitting me in today! read more

By far one of the best experiences I've ever had. Gary, the owner, is an absolute gentlemen. He is transparent, kind, approachable and a bargain. Go! Now! Make this place and its sweet employees your next local mechanic. This is the place you drive to because they're that good. Thanks again for making me feel safe. Car is running fabulously! read more

Brought my car to Dependable Diesel and Car care because of the 5 stars rating... Unfortunately they were far and beyond from a 5 stars rating.. Here is why: I ask for a tune up and was quoted " around $210 " The actual charges for the Tune up ended up at $486.66 (without prior communication on new charges) I also ask to perform a test drive as the car is stalling after driving 5 to 10 miles ( I had my car towed to the garage) Was told they drive the car for 20 minutes and it runs perfectly ( Great !!) Drove back home and the car stalled after 10 minutes of driving ( Not Cool ) read more

Got me fixed right up with a car A/C repair. Next day service. Very nice, will do business with again.

Gary & Amy were amazing. Great price, great work and flat out honest. Refreshing to find this in an industry so that so easily takes advantage of people. Thank you Mike Affleck read more

Really great and quick service. I took my car to Brake Check and was told that my brakes were very bad and needed replacing ASAP, brought my car here and they were able to tell me what was wrong with my vehicle without overcharging me. Will bring my car here again for repairs. read more

Gary is absolutely amazing. He was very responsive. He went above & beyond to help me out. Me & my family just moved so the unexpected car expense was just not in the budget. Gary was more than reasonable & accommodating. He fix my bumper & that wasn't even the issue I was having. Needless to say I will be going back to him & recommending him as well. PS The chickens are so cute read more

I'd give 6 stars if I could. My wife's 2001 Subaru Outback had a head gasket leak (anyone with a Subaru from this era would be familiar). We had to make a decision, attempt to repair this vehicle, or, try to buy a replacement vehicle at a time of historically high used car prices. We opted to repair the vehicle and use for the next few years. Now, head gasket repair is SERIOUS engine work. Most shops don't do it, and the ones that do, you have to be sure they know what their doing. There's little room for error. It is on that note I stumbled upon Dependable Diesel, by recommendation from Yelp algorithm. Of course, it wasn't lost on me that the vehicle is NOT a diesel. I still sent them a message in the middle of the night, and received a response almost right away. Their quote beat all competitors, and was about a third of what the dealership suggested. Reassured by the timely messaging, and the numerous 5-star reviews, I decided to move forward with the repair. What I didn't realize was how busy the shop is. It did take a little longer than expected for them to start the job. However, once they started, they got it done quickly. When completed, they even delivered the car to me (I had difficulty getting off work when they were open). The car now runs great. It truly feels like it came back from the factory. Would definitely recommend. Pros: - Honest - Reliable - Great work - Warranty on work - Delivers vehicle (still surprised) - Communication Negs: - Busy - Location a bit difficult to get to (still WAY better than Austin) read more

I just had my Ford Diesel pickup worked on by Gary Corson and his bunch at Dependable Diesel in Cedar Park, TX; extremely pleased and satisfied. Gary is the real-deal when it comes to true "auto-skill". He fixed some formerly reoccurring problems with my F-250 that had never been detected--and therefore not solved-- by other mechanics. He's the guy I've been looking for for fifteen years! And he's by no way limited to diesels or trucks. The shop simply has an aura about it that says, "you've finally come to the right place". Whew! read more

My car 2000 Ford power-stroke diesel was misdiagnosed by another mechanic- Gary solved the issue and was very impressed by his knowledge and great service. I'll definitely be referring others to his shop! read more

I was quoted $2200 for an AC repair job by another company. Went for second estimates. Found Dependable Diesel. Gary texted me and met me at the shop where is did a hands-on diagnosis and said the issue was not as I was told. In the end, it was a $200 repair done the next day. The business isn't flashy but it is effective. They certainly gained a customer in me for future repairs. Thank you! read more

Great price, great work and dealt with me being a bad customer. They were extremely competitive on pricing compared to everyone else in the area and just with talking with them I could tell they were not going to try to cheat me on the work they did. Many of the other local shops will find other things wrong with your vehicle along the way and insist it has to be fixed and its an extra charge. This wont happen with Dependable unless it is real. The driveway for the shop is a little hard to navigate as it is in a tight location but just brave it and work with them and you will be happy you did. read more

I would highly recommend these guys. I called lots of shops to try and get my truck in for repairs (2003 GMC Duramax 2500HD with the LB7. Most shops here in the Austin area only work on one brand of trucks. These guys do it all from cars to diesels. I had my injectors and other little repairs done at the same time had my truck back to me in just a couple of days after I dropped it off. Gary & Amy were very responsive throughout the whole experience and the team overall was great to work with I will be coming here for all my future work. read more

Excellent service; great communication - did not try to fix unnecessary items, developed a clear plan for my vehicle.

Gary is the best mechanic in the area. Every time I take a vehicle to someone else I'm reminded that Gary's service is first rate and worth the wait! I've been working with Gary since he was the chief mechanic at a large garage in Cedar Park. There was a change in management and Gary was forced out. This is certainly their loss! Gary and his team are able to work on more challenging issues than a neighborhood mechanic, in less time, for less money, and they do things correctly the first time. Why would you go somewhere else? Gary is a diesel expert. He's worked on my GMC truck and my electric vehicle, but his strength is in diesels. In particular, he's worked on hundreds of Ford Powerstroke 6.0 diesels, and can do everything from basic maintenance, to substantial repairs, to complete "bulletproofing" up to performance tuning. My one caveat to new customers is to set expectations correctly. By cutting out the middleman and going straight to a mechanic, you'll save time and money. But, there won't be a waiting room, coffee, or any of the other creature comforts of a larger facility. So what? Either be ready to stand and wait, or better yet, make an appointment and leave your vehicle. Let me put it this way: if it were not for Gary, owning an older truck would not be feasible for me. Thanks Gary! read more

These people are great. They helped me with one small issue that I didn't realize was occurring. At first they couldn't duplicate my issue so I did what I had to do I drove back and they started to inspect again at no extra charge. The owner is a beast, that guy barely took a look at it and called my issue out immediately after I got to duplicate the issue. They definitely know what they're doing. I'd recommend this group/company to anyone. read more

We had a great first experience here, after reading numerous recommendations in NextDoor and FB. I brought in an older pickup that has several known issues to resolve. We planned to leave it, so my son followed me in one of our daily drivers so he could pick me up. Gary heard a noise in the pickup that we were not even planning to leave with him, and asked me to raise the hood. We had a quick look and sure enough the water pump was about to fail. Had Gary not spotted that, it could have been an expensive event with the failed water pump letting the fan hit the radiator, costing us $1,000+ unnecessarily. Not to mention breaking down and overheating by the side of the road in this heat. Gary was able to turn that repair around in a day, and he lent us a loaner pickup to get home. We've become repeat customers. Excellent service attitude, fair prices, and thorough explanations of all work needed or done. Gary also helps stretch our dollars via good advice about what really needs to be fixed now vs later, and how used parts can be used reliably in many applications. What's not to like?? read more

Gary and staff at Dependable Diesel were fantastic. Owning a small plumbing business and having the rear differential on my only truck go bad sucked. I didn't know who to turn to so I did a google search and found this incredible company. They were very reasonably priced and were able to have my rear differential, brake booster, and alternator repaired in 3 days. I will never use another garage again, Gary and staff has my business from now on. Thanks again for everything. 5 STARS!!!! read more

Good service,professional mechanics! My questions were answered fast(during the day) didn't had to wait

Wow! Amazing service. Gary and the team were able to diagnose AND fix my 2015 ram promaster 2500 eco diesel in under an hour! Including ordering a new air filter and installing it. If that's not incredible service I don't know what is. The Chrysler dealership would have had the van for a week and charged for fixing extras that didn't need fixing. These guys just got the job done in 50 minutes flat. Highly recommended. read more

I received impeccable service through this business. My AC in my car went out on a Friday evening. I commute two hours every day to and from work so I had to get it fixed immediately. Not only did they work me in on a Saturday but they had the services completed that day and my AC is running great. I am very grateful for your service and keeping the cost As minimal as we could get it. Thank you again for everything. read more

Best place to get your Diesel repaired. Work was completed ahead of schedule. The garage is immaculate and they make you feel so welcome.

Gary has always been able to successfully diagnose and fix my cars. He is trustworthy too, which to me is worth its weight in gold.

Last week, my husband needed to get some things fixed on his car. Gary and his team were able to diagnose his problem and get the car repaired on a quick turn around to get inspected. They even gave my husband a lift to a nearby coffees shop. This past weekend, my car broke down on the side of the road. Gary answered our call and gave us a recommendation for a towing service (which was excellent). I trust that my car is in good hands and will be on the road again very soon. read more