I have been going to Worku at Great Brakes and never had any issues. However, the last time I went in to the shop was for an oil change, new alternator, and an overall check on the vehicle. When I picked up my truck they said they checked everything and completed what they needed to. That same day I got an engine knock and took it to a mechanic in the area I was in. He let me know there was barely any oil in my truck and my engine was shot. When I asked Robel about it (Workus son) he stated they forgot to take care of the oil. When I asked Worku how he plans on fixing it he basically threw me out of the shop. I took a 24k hit and they did not care at all. If you go this shop do yourself a favor and document everything!!! read more

Great service. Timely and affordable. I will definitely take my car back here. The people that work there are a pleasure to work with.

Highly recommend, had a good oil change and new breaks on my vehicle, top notch customer service and services provided.

WORKU IS AWESOME POSSUM! He is honest and he will charge you the right price. I went to TirePlus and they were going to charge me $100 to fix the hood of my car. I needed other repairs, I stopped by Worku and he did the oil change, brakes (i think), and when I went to pick up my car he had fixed the hood, he said it just needed to unscrew the lock and put it back again and some oil. DID HE CHARGE ME EXTRA? no! IDIOTS At tireplus. My only wish is that he had more hrs in the weekend, but he needs to rest :) read more

Super fast and extremely fair pricing. They put on aftermarket brake rotors and pads that are higher quality than OEM Honda parts, with no markup. Highly recommended. read more

Being the daughter of a grease monkey, I grew up changing my own tires, brakes, oil, belts and doing all I could on my own. When I recently purchased a used car that was making noises the dealership assured me was 'okay' I was skeptical... BUT I moved to the cities where I don't have a garage, lift or any way to work on my own vehicle. I was sick to my stomach that so many businesses were charging HUNDREDS of dollars to do minimal work and I didn't trust anyone. We were recommended to try Great Brakes and yes, the office is dirty and littered with dead bugs and furniture that is cracking from decades of wear, but the staff are amazing. We were greeted right away and the mechanic took our car back to the garage and despite no appointment, had a real diagnosis within an hour or so and was willing to work on the options of pricing. What everyone else had estimated at over 2k, Great Brakes was 1/4 the price and could do it in a day so I didn't have to be without my car. I'm amazed and excited to take my car in next week for its work to be complete and I'm sure I'll have a raving review of the work that is completed. read more

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I just had my first experience with Great Brakes today, and I'm pretty pleased. I got new brakes and rotors on all four wheels, and saved about $200 over my usual mechanic. The only reason I would not give five stars is that the shop did not seem quite as organized as my usual mechanic, or a dealer shop. For example, my appointment was a little vague, and my invoice doesn't identify the car by VIN. But the bottom line is that they seem to have done the job well, and at a great price. Friendly staff, too. read more

Awesome place! I was recommended here by a friend for honest, affordable, and reliable work and it definitely lived up to that standard. Worku helped me get the needed work done on my car very quickly and even smoothed out some significant body damage I had on my front hood for free! Very friendly and kind. Would definitely recommend from oil changes all the way to serious mechanical work. read more

Brake repairs are stressful because they're always necessary and usually expensive. I shopped around, got my car tested at a few places, all of them expensive. When I spoke to Worku from Great Brakes over the phone, I was amazed to find he offered the same service $200-300 cheaper than other places. On top of that, he's a nice man and performed both the inspection and brake service within hours. I will never take my car anywhere else. read more

Great service! Very reasonable. I will recommend to all of my friends. Very easy and flexible schedule. Honda was going to charge more than double for the same service. Highly recommended! read more

My family has brought all of our cars to Worku for maybe 3 years now, after some bad experiences with other shops. It probably goes without saying in a positive review of a mechanic, but the best thing about Worku is that you can trust his advice and workmanship. There have been many times when Worku has convinced me that my car doesn't need the expensive work that I thought it might, or has done something he feels is so trivial that he doesn't charge me. When there was work to be done, Worku has always been clear at the beginning, and transparent at the end--he explains all of his labor and parts charges when he gives you back your car, and calls before he starts anything that you wouldn't expect from the talk you had when you first came in. As you can see from the photos posted by others, Worku doesn't place a high priority on the appearance of his waiting room or storefront. He places a high priority on you and your car. Worku Moges is a true asset to the University Avenue community. I hope you all bring him your business! read more

Honest, fast, good prices. Used to come here 4 years ago when I lived in MN. Was recommended by a co-worker. I'm now in California, trying to find an honest mechanic, and remembered the good experience I had with Worku (I even remember his name!) so wanted to write a review. read more

* Expertise and fairness: These are things you can expect when you take your car to Worku (1). * Expertise and fairness: These are things important to me when deciding where to take my car (2) because it's relatively easy to find auto mechanics who know what to do to fix the car (3), but it's difficult to find someone who has the expertise AND is fair too. * Expertise and fairness: These are not the only things you experience here. You can actually have meaningful conversations with Worku about politics, society, economy, etc. (4) * Expertise and fairness: These are not relative concepts when you're dealing with Worku. Fairness sometimes means getting minor work (that actually takes time and expertise) done for free (5). ------ Footnotes: (1) After taking your car (and the bill) back, you'll see he always surpasses your expectations. (2) It's been almost 2 years that I don't need to make a decision when it comes to fixing my car, thanks to a friend who told me to take my car to Worku. (3) Or more importantly, what they don't need to do. (4) And unlike many other auto shops, CNN (probably because it's the only available news network on the basic cable) is always on the TV in the waiting area. (5) In my experience, he and his employee worked almost 20 minutes on the issue and he charged me nothing, despite I insisted. read more

Can't say much that hasn't already been said about Worku and his shop. The saying "honest as the day is long" was invented for this guy. Better work and cheaper than anyone else around. I've never made an appointment, but he always fits me in and does the work quickly. He was also able to recommend another mechanic when I needed some fairly extensive body work done, which ended up saving me at least $500. Just a really good guy. read more

I cannot stress enough how amazing worku is. you will NEVER find a more honest, fair, friendly mechanic who does such an awesome job. take your business here, and you will NOT regret it. read more

I seem to be blessed to encounter the best auto technicians. Worku at Great Brakes has worked on my car for years and he does a fantastic job. He works on all my families business vehicles, as well. He has old school know how, and can fix anything. Seriously read more

I have never had an auto technician as wonderful as Worku. He is extremely friendly, fair, fast, and takes the time to explain the problem and your options for a solution. He is honest about when you will need to get other work done if there are multiple issues and works with you to address biggest priorities first. I heard about him through a friend and as long as I live in the cities, will never go anywhere else! read more

I bring my car in here continually and feel taken care of and cared for every time. Worku recognizes you by name, takes time to listen to any questions and goes above and beyond by the time you get your keys back. I'm moving out of the area soon, but will be making the trek back to continue doing my business here. Love this place!! read more

worku is among the best people ypu'd ever want to meet and do business with. I trust his commitment to his craft and respect his opinion. I didn't know what an honest mechanic was like until I frequented his establishment. read more

Great Brakes owner Worku changed my perspective of mechanics and car care. He communicates what is wrong and what the options and costs are to fix the problem. He most often "shows" you the problem too. He is also very good at detailing what you should consider doing in 6 months, 12 months etc...which helps you anticipate costs and maintenance. Note: the waiting room isn't shiny and glamorous but I'll take it any day to a place that has a fancy waiting room and inflated prices and dubious service fees. read more