Tim was so kind. I called and he was able to get me in right away. He checked my car and was able to find the issue and walked me through my options. He didn't try to to upsell me or pressure me into getting something fixed that may not need to be fixed right away. He topped off my oil and assured me that I had more time to get the problem fixed. I went to him based on a friend referral and can see why she referred him. I would definitely be going back to him in the future. read more

Had a few issues with the suspension on my Acura TL as well as a terrible whirring noise coming from my bearings. All the issues were properly diagnosed and fixed for a fair price. Honest work for an honest price. Car drives like new. Will be a lifetime customer. If you need a mechanic look no further! read more

It's been a while since I visited this shop but when we took our car there he did excellent work at a great price. Would absolutely bring my cars back here to be serviced. read more

Tim took care great care of both me and my vehicle! Bi requested his services last minute and he managed to fit me into his packed schedule. He really goes out of his way to explain to you the issues are and is transparent about how serious the issues can be, which is extremely helpful when you're conscientious about the price haha. 12/10 recommend! read more

My truck was misfiring and had to get towed to esteemed auto, within a couple hours Tim called me and gave me a diagnosis. He also went out of his way to source parts for my repair that saved me a lot of money. And just today, I had both my headlights go out and he was able to fit me in within 30 min of calling him for a quick fix. 10/10 amazing guy and shop. read more

Great service at a fair price! I'm glad to have found a mechanic to help maintain my older vehicle!

Great service. My wife and son brought his car in for the vehicle not staying started intermittently. Basic maintenance performed and car is running strong and no further hesitation. Great price and honest service, can't ask for More than that. You've found the right place read more

I am always skeptical of getting my car repaired at a new place. Tim is responsive, friendly and honest. Fixed my AC the same day I dropped it off, explained everything and charged a fair price. I will definitely be returning for any future repairs and recommending him. read more

I went in with my Toyota Rav 4 Becuase of my check engine light on. Tim didn't charge me the inspection fee Becuase he couldn't diagnose the exact problem. Any other mechanic would have for sure charged for that. I appreciate the honesty and not being taken advantage of read more

Great guy. Not pushy and very honest. Helped me to figure out a code that came up on our newish SUV.

Tim has been servicing our cars for years. Definitely problem solves complex auto issues others can't! Lucky to have him as our mechanic and he always saves us $$ compared to other repair quotes! read more

Tim is AMAZING! Worked on my truck in 2019. Come 2021 he's still doing an amazing job. Truck running like it's new. I highly recommend him. If you're looking for a mechanic Esteemend Auto is the place. read more

Tim at Esteemed Auto is amazing! Went to a local mechanic chain for an A/C problem... They quoted me $3k to replace the whole system. Problem is step 1 involves removing the compressor only and seeing if only that needed to be replaced. They refused...they would only do the $3k job. I brought it to Tim, he looked at the compressor and saw that it was in fact the only problem... Saved me big $$ A/C is arctic now!! Thanks Tim!!! read more

The air conditioning broke on my Honda CRV. Tim figured out an ingenious way to fix it that saved me a whole bunch of money. 1 year later and it's still going strong. Thanks Tim! read more

Wanna say a big thank you to Tim - being new to the area I didn't know many places to go. I was recommended this place and was super pleased with his level of communication, his transparency, and he gets you in and out without trying to sell you extra thrills. You can tell he cares about actually fixing your issues and not just making $$$. Thanks Tim for making me feel at home!! Will definitely go back with any future car issues! read more

It's simple...Tim's the best mechanic/owner, best rates & best service. You will be pleased/satisfied.

Tim was extremely helpful, thorough & professional in doing a diagnostic check of a vehicle I was considering buying. With Tim's insight, I felt much more comfortable with my purchasing decision. Highly recommended!!! read more

#1) I went to get a buyers-check on a used car, Tim did a fantastic job of looking at everything from bumper-to-bumper. #2) The company stalled in paying which stalled in me completing the work, Time graciously kept our car, locked up for a few days until we were able to send the funds over. #3) He was flexible with us as this was a unique situation, working with a company to pay, keeping our car safe and then going above and beyond to ensure our car was well maintained. I'll return again when I need more work done. read more

I brought my car in for a new alternator. Tim, the owner, is genuinely a nice guy. I know he's honest because, he's 1 of the 2 mechanics who didn't tell me that I needed my timing belt replaced. Because, news flash, Acura TSX uses a timing chain, not a belt. He offers fair process for his services. I definitely recommend going to him, and I will definitely bring my car back for any repairs needed in the future. read more

So this happened about a year ago, my air conditioning when out in the middle of a Texas summer what a nightmare. I picked this place due to the excellent reviews and was not disappointed. I took my car in and was told by (I think it was Tim) that he would look at it right away and call me to let me know what was wrong. He called me back an hour later to tell me it was simple electrical issue that could be fixed for I think around $100 or less and that I could pick up the car in an hour. Sadly in my experience I haven't met such an honest and hardworking mechanic, but I'm lucky I met Tim and I will not hesitate for a moment to go back. Thanks! read more

Mr. Tim Elliott, the owner of this shop accepted the job when Discount tire, NTB other auto shop declined to work on my Acura TL. Him and his crew has a strong work ethic and even follows through. Will even work with you to find the best solution for the lowest cost if necessary. He explained everything that was going in great detail, i would highly recommend this shop. Esteemed Automotive one of Pflugerville's hidden gem. - Chris Cruz read more

Tim is a straight shooter. He will tell you what is wrong with your vehicle and is flexible in his solutions. My wife and I had a limited budget and he showed us what exactly was wrong with the car and not everything that he found was a fix needed asap. He suggested different solutions that would fit our budget and would still get the car running. He's not out to upsell you, he's going to tell you what needs to be fixed and is going to recommend OEM part replacements. You as the customer can decided how you want your car fixed and he will honor it. He is very timely and provided accurate expectations with car turnaround time. Highly recommend him. read more

My Yelpy friends recommended Esteemed when I found myself in need of a trusty mechanic in the burbs (not really practical to spend half my day driving to and from my usual guy on S 1st when I have a baby in tow). I called Tim, explained the problem, and he told me it was probably just X Y and Z and I could fix it myself for a fraction of what he would charge me. Interesting, I thought, don't you want my money and my business? Frustrated, I thanked him for his time, but took his recommendations and voila, problem solved! The best part... Tim called me back the next day to check in with me and my car problem and to see if I still needed to bring my car into the shop. I was amazed at the fact that he took the time to follow up with a non-customer, especially when he seemed so rushed and busy on the phone the previous day. My car is getting on in years, and I hate buying new cars so I will probably have this one for some time. I anticipate more repairs in her future and I will definitely be taking her to Tim at Esteemed the next time something goes wrong. read more

Tim did an awesome job. My transmission went out on a Sunday, I called and left a message and he actually called me back even though he was off that day. He was able to recommend a wrecker which was cheaper then the one i had called. Tim jumped on my car first thing Monday morning and quickly diagnosed the problem. He gave me a quote to fix the problem and advised me how long it would take. Tim was able to get the part overnight and get my car fixed two days sooner then he had originally had thought it would take. When it came time to pay the bill was the same as quoted, and he showed me the old part. Excellent service, will definitely go back! read more

I visited Tim after my car started making a strange noise when it idled. I had seen his shop in my neighborhood and thought I should try out a smaller place since I've been ripped off a couple times by bigger businesses. Tim explained the problem very well and in terms that I could understand. He gave me his very reasonable estimate and unlike other places didn't then go on to suggest a million other things. I felt like I could trust his opinion instantly and am extremely happy with the repair! I have definitely found a mechanic that I can count on and know I will be back! read more

I was told about this place by a friend who knows the owner. He told me he had just opened his shop last year and that he was one of the most honest guys he knew. After meeting him and having him work on my car I believe it! Another garage had told me I needed all this brake work, after he looked everything over he told me it wasn't nearly that bad. He saved me at least a couple hundred dollars! Thanks Tim! I'll be seeing you again! (Just hopefully not too soon... ;-) ) Another visit: The stupid "check engine" light came on and I thought "Oh crap, what's this going to cost me". Because everything was running fine I put it off for many months but now my inspection is coming up and I've been told they won't pass if the idiot light is on. I stopped by and Tim dug around for a while and found a bad hose, which he replaced. He explained that he thought that would fix it but he couldn't be sure. I'd have to drive it for a few days and see if the light came back on. He seemed apologetic that he wasn't more sure of the fix. I found it refreshing that he was so upfront and honest and didn't blow a bunch of smoke up my tail pipe. Over a week later and the light still hasn't come on! And the best part? It was only $50 or $60! How often do you get your car out of the shop for less than $100? read more

Tim Elliot not only does great work on your automobile but he is as honest as they get. He has done brake work on my Ford Explorer and his work is always completed in a timely manner. I have never had any issues with the work ge has done. He is very fair in pricing and his work is top notch. If your looking for a honest mechanic Tim is your guy. read more

I've spent some time thinking about this. In the community of yelpers, it's important to realize that someone's "AMAZING PIZZA" is someone elses mediocre pizza. How much faith do I have in the judgement of my local peers? When it comes to food, I'll take reviews with a grain of salt. In the realm of auto repair, however, I concluded that the mass populace and I have more in common: we don't want to get scammed, taken advantage of, and pushed constantly for repair after repair. This, my mechanic moving, and convenience, led me to Esteemed Automotive. Tim was very gracious in putting up with my constant indecision and mind changing since my car needed some pretty significant repairs. Even when I wanted to get some second opinions at the strong recommendations of my family circle, he gave me the break down to take with me so that I could see that the prices would be competitive. He also warranties his work which, to me, says that he'll do a good job first time around to avoid wasting time and money later. Finding a mechanic is an odd thing because it's like looking for a doctor and generally you want to have a sense of "I can trust this person." His clientele prior to the advent of yelp were all via word of mouth which immediately instills a degree of trust oppose to just happening upon the shop. Having to deal with reserved skeptics is a rough dynamic to work around. Tim's a good guy. He's patient and he does good work. I wouldn't have any reservations over using him for future repairs. read more

I found Esteemed Automotive while doing a google search for a local full service auto repair shop in the Round Rock/Pflugerville area. Like most of us generally do, I made my decision on where to take my vehicle based on online ratings and posted reviews. My search was easily narrowed when I only saw one listing with over seventy 5 star reviews across the board. I read all of the reviews and made the call to see if esteemed auto could bring a company vehicle that has been sitting in a warehouse for 2 years back to life. I was aware it probably needed the works, Tires, breaks, rotors, full fluid change and full service, filters, line flushes etc. and it did per Tim at Esteemed. I couldn't be happier with the service not to mention it came at an extremely friendly pricepoint. The car runs like it did on day 1 and feels just as reliable. The owner Tim also went a step further and made an on the spot repair to my 2016 Chevy Tahoe that was not a simple task at all and at the cost of a handshake and a referral based solely on my experience. Well, It was a great experience at a phenomenal value. read more

I found Tim on Yelp after my precious mechanic had returned my truck unfixed for the last time. Tim was over - communicative, friendly, and is the epitome of customer service. I told him to treat my truck like his own and give it a quick look over for repairs - he did so and made some honest recommendations on what needed to be done and what could be done. 100% trust and recommend Tim! You will not be disappointed! read more

Tim was first my son's mechanic, now he's both my daughter and mine. He's been working on our cars and trucks for the past 20 years. After he analyses a problem, he makes determination of what needs repair and what could wait for a reasonable amount of time. Tim is attentive to my requests, listens to what I want him to do and completes the job in a most reasonable timeframe. Tim has a quality I admire and that is, I trust him. I know if he tells me something needs repair or replacement, then it does. He works for me and in my best interest. I'll keep coming to Tim regardless of what car I own. He's a mechanic I'm proud to call friend! read more

Tim gets 5 stars for honesty. I have a problem that no mechanic can tell me exactly what the issue is. Tim did not try to throw money at it he was very straight forward with me and told me he couldn't be sure what is causing my issue. I also instructed him to replace one of my motor mounts and he did a good job and charged a fair price. If you want someone you can trust take your car here. read more

If Tim were Bible character, I'd assign him as Moses. He leads the sheep of ATX area from the netherlands of car disrepair. With honesty and expertise, he guides us from the 40 hours of carless wilderness to the promised land of saved automobiles. If you live in the Pville area, there's no excuse to use his services. He's given me tips on my other vehicles (batteries or fuses etc) that saved my time and money that I could do myself. I found Tim off of yelp, so if you have any reservations about using his service, please contact me and I will vouch for him, and I'm not a relative or friend.....we need more honest mechanics like this....let's help keep him busy and going strong. read more

Tim is without a doubt the most honest, skilled, and hard-working mechanic I've ever used. I first used him in 2018 and never looked back. Most recently I ruined a wheel and some steering/suspension components by taking a turn too fast in the rain, and my car was not even drivable. After he finished the job, my car drove 10x better than it did even BEFORE the accident. He was incredibly patient and helpful as I worked through whether to go through my insurance and made the process stress-free. He went above and beyond, driving from Pflugerville to Elgin in search of a good replacement part for my 2008 Scion, and even rotated and aligned all 4 tires which he didn't need to do as only one was damaged; he didn't even charge extra. I will never entrust my cars to anyone else. Tim lives up to his business name, Esteemed Automotive, and he is just a delight to work with. If you need a great mechanic who is skilled, trustworthy, and professional, look no further than Esteemed Automotive. read more

I give this place 5 stars because of the affordable prices, the GREAT customer service and getting me into the shop so quick. I found this place on Yelp and I'm very thankful that I did. I went to a more mainstream mechanic before coming here because I didn't know any better, not being from Austin and all, and they wanted to do unnecessary work and charge me ridiculous prices. I met up with Tim here and he shot straight with me which is how I prefer things. I don't have a vast mechanical knowledge and he explained things very well. I had a leak coming from my rear differential and Tim got the truck keys from me and called me back in only a couple of hours to let me know that the job was done. He's a very nice guy and he isn't going to try to sale you other things that you don't need. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is always an exercise involving partial information, gambling, and more that a little luck. Or, it always used to be. Tim was recommended to me by another nearby shop. So first thing I did was check online for some info. All 5 stars on yelp? Is that even possible? 'Ahah! There are lots of hidden reviews', I thought to myself. Which all also turned out to be five stars. Okay, so I was convinced to give him a try. I was not disappointed in the least. Tim was very upfront with me. He communicated with me far more than any mechanic I ever had, letting me know any changes as soon as possible. His prices were more than reasonable. And even when it took more time than he anticipated, he still charged me the original quoted price. He let me know which problems to look out for in the future but with no pressure to get them changed at this time. I couldn't be happier with my experience at Esteemed Automotive and will not hesitate to take my vehicle back for anything else I need. The most difficult part is trying to retain my cynicism towards mechanics: I will need to again if I move out of Austin. read more

Tim is the kind of honest mechanic everyone wishes they could find. I can guarantee that he will NOT take advantage of you. Finding a good mechanic is nerve-wracking for anyone, but as a female (in a same-sex relationship) I was especially concerned about being taken advantage of when our car broke down. I found Tim on Yelp and called him that morning. He asked if we could leave the car with him. I told him we could just call a cab. He actually said, "Well, it sounds like you're a one-car-family. If you can bring it in right now, I'll see if I can get you in and out as fast as possible. I'd really like to try and save you that round-trip cab fare." Umm...WHAT?!? Do my ears deceive me? The diagnostic scan showed multiple error codes relating to the fuel system. He said we should start with the biggest problem and go from there instead of convincing us to fix every little thing. He patiently explained what needed to be fixed and why. He ordered replacement parts while we hung out at the Starbucks on the corner. About two hours later the car was ready! I researched the typical repair costs for our issue and Tim came in thousands of dollars less than the other place quoted us. My jaw dropped when I got the bill because it was so LOW! How often does that happen? We talked about how unbelievable he was the entire way home! He even texted us a few days later to make sure everything was going okay with the car. After the first visit, we knew we'd found our mechanic! read more

Car trouble is stressful, but going to Esteemed Automotive takes the edge off that stress. Tim is welcoming and friendly, and it makes you feel almost happy to have to take your car to the shop. He helped me figure out what was going on with my car and referred me to a good place to do the work he couldn't do. The other place was good, but Tim at Esteemed is a rare gem to find. Tim knows his stuff when it comes to cars - he gave me a guesstimate for parts and labor and was spot-on. While you'd expect a mechanic to know cars, it's not everyday you find one who is a people person. With Tim you feel like you've found someone who is both friendly and professional-- a great find! Thank you, Tim, and thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find him. I almost look forward to the next time my car needs work. read more

I found Tim on yelp about a year ago with some car troubles. Even though he wasn't able to do my inspection, he was able to give me reliable shops that could in the area. I came back to Tim today for advice on some estimates I had received from another shop. He was very helpful, straight forward, and honest about the work that needed to be done. It's nice having an honest car repairman amidst all of the shady ones I've come across. I'll definitely be booking the work I need some to my car with Tim in the future! P.S. Tim, thanks for handling my emotions (aka crying like a fool) last year. Car troubles on top of daily life can be very stressful! No more crying from here on out, I promise! read more

First time customer after reading most of the Yelp reviews. I needed to replace my front brakes and rotors. Tim provided me 2 options, an economical option and an upgraded parts option. Both options were affordable so I chose the upgraded parts option. My car is braking perfectly so I am satisfied he did a good job. I would definitely come to him again for any future repairs. read more