I love working with these guys. As a single young woman, it's always a worry that I'll get ripped…read moreoff. Luckily, I know enough about cars to know when that's happening, so I always want to pay special attention to let others know how auto shops fare. Dave and Pat get my seal of approval! 1. They're easy to communicate with. Whether through text, email or phone, I always know where things are in the process. 2. They give you rides to and from. And at least in my experience it's never been awkward or uncomfortable. 3. They do a thorough check. I came in most recently for an oil change and a check tire light. They not only diagnosed and fixed the problem with the light, but found another issue. I've had places do that before, but it was for upcharge services that I definitely didn't need, and they made me feel pressured. Dave and Pat let me know of at real issue in a pleasant, matter-of-fact way, along with all of my options. They even pointed out when I got my car later that my battery wasn't doing as well as it should and told me about how to go about getting it replaced for less elsewhere. 4. Their prices are fair. Like most people, I always worry how much I'll end up shelling out that I wasn't planning on originally. Dave and Pat makes their prices very clear before I agree--no "$5 for parts and anywhere from nothing to a million dollars on time, just depends on how long it takes." The cost is definitely fair. If you're looking for a kinda clean lobby to hang out in for an uncertain amount of time while people wearing matching clothes do something-or-other in the garage, this won't be your place (no major shade intended, but I worked at one of those shops for years, so trust me on this...). But if you want your car fixed by people you can feel confident in entrusting your keys to at a fair price, I suggest Dave and Pat's.

Pat has always been honest and taken great care of our cars. His prices are better than the car…read moredealers and he doesn't try to up sell you.

Since 1965 Harapat has been around and that's saying something!…read more Let me do the math for you-- FIFTY FIVE YEARS this Iowa City gem has been in biz. Locally owned, this is my go-to for auto repair. They do it all. From brakes to tires. Oil changes to transmission services. Electrical and engine repairs. They're reliable, trustworthy, reasonably priced, skilled and super professional. Over the years they have put in a new battery in our hybrid, serviced our transmission and more! We've always left the repair shop satisfied. Our last visit we dropped our car off at their super convenient, just of Highway 1 west side location, on a Thursday evening before closing and it was ready to pickup Friday afternoon! (My only knock is they're closed both Saturday and Sunday.) Car repairs stink. They're expensive or inconvenient. But go to Harapat for a trustworthy and professional auto service!

We've been bringing our cars here since the mid-80s, back when they were downtown. Even when we had…read morefive old cars at once, they kept every one running perfectly. Repairs were always done right the first time, which is rare nowadays. The staff are friendly, hardworking, knowledgeable, and honest. Our kids still bring their cars here even though they live out of state. Truly a business you can trust, highly recommend!

I am a college student who doesn't know anything about cars. Randomly, a bunch of lights turned on…read morewith my 'check engine' light in my Subaru. I called, and they reassured me that Subaru turns on a bunch of lights to scare you into looking at the problem sooner. I brought it in, turns out it just needed some oil. A very kind man filled up my car for me free of charge. I was in and out. Very kind staff to work with.

Reliable, skilled, honest, local, simple. I have nothing to complain about, only grateful for…read morestraightforward communication and fair prices. Diagnosis were correct for issues I was guessing on: sent me away with repairs that worked several times.

I never thought that I'd be writing a five-star review for a tire shop, but WOW does Dodge Street…read moreTire & Auto blow my socks off. Their staff quickly got us in to do an engine check. They diagnosed the problem FOR FREE (we typically pay around $130 for NTB to diagnose the issue) and explained the issue to me in layman's terms. Instead of trying to get money out of us, the gentleman who served us referred us to go to the Mazda dealership because warranty should cover our issue. I can assure you that once we are one mile past our warranty, my husband and I will be right back to this shop. THANK YOU for such stellar service and for teaching me about my vehicle.

Maybe this review is a bit preemptive but had the pleasure of talking to the owner to look at my…read moredaughters car when it had an issue and he was completely booked. He took the time to talk to me, discuss what the issue might be and then let me know where I should take the car. When I called the other place, he was very complementary of the Owner here and assured me he would take care of me like Brain would at Dodge a street. To have the respect of others in your profession and be willing to turn down work is a true gem of a business owner.

Car went in fine, just took it in for a check up to see how things were going. It left their "care"…read moresounding like a dying squirrel. I'll be taking it in to the dealership tomorrow to try and undo whatever they did. Unless you want someone to actively hurt your car, don't go here.

The employees at Central Automotive were super helpful and fast and getting my tire patched. Always…read morecheck here for availability first

Grade A+ Service. Best place ever…read more If you have a problem with your car I'd definitely recommend going here the service and price is right.

I went to this garage per Yelp l's review and I was glad I did. They were friendly and explain s…read moreeverything for possible charges before doing the job. They were even willing to talk to my husband to explain the job that needs to be done and see what course of action and type of parts we want to use. I will surely take my car back to them.

I had a great experience with Justin and Nick. My car was leaking a bunch of oil and I didn't know…read morewhere to begin. They had a text line so I could send photos and then Nick swung by to take a look and add more oil so I could make it to the shop. They were able to squeeze me in same-day and explained what was wrong and what they did to fix it. It was very affordable and they were very friendly/helpful throughout the whole process. These guys are exactly what you are looking for in a mechanic.

I can trust them to give me fair work at a fair price, and not to sell me stuff I don't need. I…read moretake the stuff I can't do my self on my truck and car, and my daughter's car.

Stay away from this business, they are the WORST! My nephew's Chevy car was dead. Could not be…read morejumped despite 1 yo battery. Towed it to 5 stars (haha) for repair. They said it was the starter and replaced it at a cost of $940+ !!!! I went to the shop for an explanation of the ridiculous price tag. At 2pm the place was locked, dark and abandoned, no one in the building, Sign said, "Open." Weeds growing all around. Junk everywhere. Cracked window. I called to ask if they were open. "Yes, I'll be there in 15". After he arrived, went inside to a tiny, no-seating area that was so disgustingly filthy I couldn't touch anything! He proceeded to lie about the cost of the starter and labor. When I told him I had just called an auto parts store to find out price, which was about $200, and the easy to replace part plus diagnostics should take about 2 hours, he kicked me out, "Get out of my shop!" Later, my nephew paid and picked up the car. The very next day it was dead as a doornail and had to be towed to a real auto mechanic! NEVER use this dishonest, scammy business! 5 Star is a zero star "mechanic!!!"

Great company. Decided to get a second opinion here after some recommendations from a UI parent…read moreFacebook group. Provided a thorough assessment of my son's car and did the work for half the price. They really watch out for the college kids and have gone above and beyond for many families, ensuring that the students are traveling safely.

I was driving from Des Moines to Illinois when a slow tire leak on a Sunday. I went to this shop…read moreand the front desk employee was so young but so incredibly helpful. I was so stressed and he helped me right away. They showed me the issue with a picture and explained why it could not be patched. He then called around to try to help me find the tire I needed that they did not have. He finally found it for me in Davenport and let them know I was on my way. The friendliest most helpful young man. Thank you!

This place is a competent Firestone. The location has been there forever, but management has…read morechanged throughout the years. Most recently had some tires for my car before the winter months and they have been rotating them every 10,000 miles. Very nice and even matched an oil change price so I didn't have to go to another competitor just to save 20 bucks.

All the guys are really friendly and easy to talk to. I came in just to change a taillight and they…read moreprovided a free inspection. They took the time to go through and explain everything without trying to force the work on you. The guys are understanding and do a good job explaining what needs to be fixed immediately and what can wait depending on your situation. I definitely recommend Maxwell Automotive.

This place is great!!! Check engine light came on in my Porsche cayenne. They fixed it and then I…read moredrove home 13 hours later. I'm very particular about my cars and do a lot of the work myself (because the stealerships are full of fraud) but this job I couldn't do. Highly recommend!!! The employees are great and easy to talk to and no bs. It's so hard to find a competent auto shop. This place is a unicorn! Great job guys, keep doing you!