Ah, the fun of finding a great mechanic, right? Gary was recommended to me by a serious car guy (races alcohol drag cars - car collector type). He promised me that I'd get a straight-shooter along with top talent in car-fixery. I had picked up an old Ford truck with some serious gremlin issues under the hood. Despite my best efforts to figure it all out myself, I found myself needing an expert to solve the problem. Gary and his talented crew of automotive-fixing wizards have been honest every step of the way, pragmatic in their problem solving, and budget-minded at every curve this truck has tossed at us. One of the best things I've learned about Gary Beardsley Automotive is their dedication to sleuthing through issues to find the root cause and then get it fixed properly. I won't be taking my cars to anyone else but Gary going forward. He's earned my trust and appreciation tenfold. In the often difficult pursuit of finding trustworthy business owners, I can say I found a rare gem here. I hope your experience is nothing less than as awesome as mine has been. read more

I had read about Gary's Automotive prior to taking a 1999 GMC there for a full checkup and some work. It was critical to me that it would be looked at very well because I'm a female driving a 36 hour across country drive in this GMC. Gary has always kept me informed of every change, suggestion, advice, price etc.I have been driving for almost 40 years and have never had this type of exceptional ,honest, extremely fair priced service. Gary not only fixed everything necessary but went above and beyond advising me what the GMC would need upon my arrival and made it easier and cheaper for myself and the next mechanic to fix because he would use dye so the problem would present itself immediately . I can't say enough on how much gratitude and appreciation I have for Gary and all his employees. He's one in a million business owners these days and if you're lucky enough to get to meet him you will certainly agree. Thank you Gary, my deepest gratitude and respect. Michele read more

I took my Nissan Rogue to Gary Beardsley Automotive for a simple oil change @ 25,000 miles, but Gary was incredibly thorough in checking other things, such as fluid levels, tire tread and engine filters. My air filter was filthy and needed replacing but everything else was fine - he didn't try to "up-sell" me on other items that didn't really warrant attention (very different from other places I've been, including the Nissan dealer...) I typically take my cars to the dealer for service for the first 50,000 miles or so, but I will definitely take my car back to Gary for any service, including the major ones. He was very friendly, the waiting area was clean and pleasant, the location is great and his price was reasonable. I'm so glad I discovered his business and will refer him to my friends and others. read more

Gary and his team are the best in the business. My 1981 Jeep CJ 7 was not driving at all when I brought it to them. With no background knowledge on the car and a complicated after-market fuel injector kit, they got the job done and made my Jeep run like new. They left no detail untouched...from the engine wiring, valve covers, timing chain, all the way to the wiper blades. They provided timely updates along the way and kept meticulous records of what was done to the vehicle. Throughout the multi-month diagnosis and repairs for my Jeep, the Gary Beardsley team was incredible. The extensive knowledge they have to get the job done is shown in their work. Not many shops would take in my old Jeep, but Gary's was the perfect shop for it. Couldn't be happier. read more

Ive left multiple reviews for Gary but when the service is great you have to let others know about it! Gary Beardsley is the go to guy for car troubles. I've worked with him several times now and I've never had any issues whatsoever. He is up front with you, honest, quick, and communicative. His prices are very reasonable and he has even saved me money in some cases when I've priced out other mechanics for the same car issue. I won't go to another mechanic again! My brother, wife, and mother-in-law have all used Gary Beardsley and not one of them has had issues working with him or with the service itself. He is a great guy and I'd recommend him to anyone who wants an easy going, hard working mechanic working on their vehicle. Hes the man! read more

My Jeep had been smoking from the engine for over a year despite taking it to the dealership multiple times, they couldn't ever repair it or even figure out the actual issue. I took it to Gary Beardsley after a quick google search of good mechanics in Sandy. They asked me a bunch of questions about the issue and then it was off to the races. They figured out what was wrong with my Jeep within 30 minutes and also discovered another oil leak. They gave me a couple of quotes and with my authorization began working on the repairs. They told me the vehicle would be ready the next day and it was. The quote was also spot on. I will he using Gary Beardsley anytime my vehicles are acting up. They did an amazing job. read more

I really trust Gary. A year ago I was considering buying an antique MG and took it to Gary to check out. He found that it was in substantially worse condition than was represented by the broker selling the car. He saved me a lot of money and headaches. Today I took in my prized 2006 Miata, which needed oil change and filter, as well as check and top off all fluids (including air conditioning), check tire pressures, lube and locate all greaseable joints and perform a multi point inspection. He charged only $20 labor, and the total bill was less than $75. Amazing value! Kevin Cornwell read more

I am so happy to have found Gary's business. My family has three old cars that we like, but taking them to be serviced at the dealership was getting very expensive. I finally decided to try an independent mechanic and after an extensive search, (and reading many excellent reviews about Gary's shop), I chose his. I was very pleased with his work. He was thorough and fixed the problem with my car for a fraction of what the dealership had quoted. He provided me with an excellent warranty on his service. I will be bringing the other cars to him and will recommend him to all my friends. read more

If you are in need of a knowledgeable & honest locally owned automotive repair place....Gary Beardsley Automotive, is my recommendation. I met with Gary, took my truck in, got a quote, good explanation of work needed. My truck was repaired efficiently and at the reasonable price quoted. The best part is it runs great and I have the peace of mind that I was not taken advantage of and that the repairs were done correctly. We will definitely continue to give all our automotive repair business to Gary and continue to refer others to do so as well. Positive from start to finish. read more

I can't say enough good things about this automotive shop. From the moment I walked in, the team was professional, honest, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to clearly explain what was going on with my vehicle, showed me the issue, and gave me options without any pressure or upselling. The quality of work was outstanding. My car now runs better than it has in a long time, and everything was done right the first time. The turnaround time was fair, the pricing was transparent, and I felt confident knowing my vehicle was in good hands. read more

I own a VW which comes with challenging mechanical issues on occassion. Gary Beardsley and his team have always been up for the challenge to get my car running optimally and at a reasonable cost. Gary provides timely updates about what is happening with my car without "mansplaining" to me, which is a rarity in his profession. He is an honest mechanic who cares about his customers and provides the best automotive services in the Salt Lake area. I hand out his business card to my family, friends and strangers alike on a regular basis. read more

We live in Idaho, and are in Salt Lake City area for a month, with no family or friends nearby. This morning, we were having apparent electical/battery issues, and after being put off by a local Chevy dealer, we found Gary's through internet search. Could not have been happier. Called them at 9:20, and they said they'd get us in today. Got there near 10, and were out by 11:30 after completed diagnostics, and with a new battery. If we lived here, we would definitely go back. Fantastic experience. read more

This has to have been one of my most pleasant experiences with an auto repair shop. Gary is for forthright in his analysis of your vehicles needs and understands it is not always easy to look at a big repair. I have an older diesel pickup that was leaking oil like the Exxon Valdez - after several other mechanics looked at it he was able to diagnose and fix the problem without tearing further into the engine. Definitely has earned an new customer here.... read more

Had a check engine light come on & they were able to diagnose the problem & repair it for a reasonable price, They also installed a performance air filter. My vehicle is under warranty & they tried to work with the warranty company to repair other issues that they noticed while they were inspecting the vehicle, unfortunately warranty companies just want your $$ & don't want to follow through on their warranty. read more

Our granddaughter Brooklyn's car broke down and she needed it to get to her new job. We called Gary Beardsley Auto as we had two other grandkids get their vehicles serviced there and we were very happy with them. Once again they did a super job in a short time period. Great job with great customer service/communication with us. Thank you for being such a good repair shop with great employees! Roseanna​ read more

I was referred to Gary Beardsley Automotive, and am glad I was. They provided exceptional customer and mechanical services. I asked them to check over my car to ensure everything was working appropriately. They provided an estimate of repairs on only what was needed, unlike other experiences I have had. I highly recommend Beardsley Automotive for your automotive repair needs. read more

I had a great experience at Gary Beardsley Automotive. The team was incredibly friendly and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. They provided excellent service and took the time to explain everything clearly. It's clear they care about their work and their customers. I'll definitely be coming back for any future automotive needs. Highly recommend! read more

This is the best shop I have ever taken my car to. They are so quick with the repairs I was only out a car one day with some bigger repairs needed. They are competitively and incredibly reasonably priced. They keep you updated during the process and are very honest and reliable. Really appreciative of the work done and grateful to have found this place! read more

If you want integrity with superior knowledge and years of experience with expertise covering all light duty import and domestic vehicles and even some medium duty stuff, then GARY and his staff are the people to trust. They truly have the heart of a teacher and are willing to share what they now. I can't recommend them highly enough, great people. read more