I've been taking my cars (all Hondas and one classic Chevy) to Jimmy since around the time he opened in 2000. He soon became my go-to guy for all things auto-related. He's knowledgeable and honest. The work his shop puts out is always done right, and he guarantees it. I can't say enough good things about Top Tech Auto! Robert Lewis Austin read more

I was referred to Top Tech by a manager at my local Jiffy Lube. I know have a permanent mechanic shop to go to!!! This is a huge stress relief as my mechanics moved out of Austin just before Covid. Top Tech's staff were very friendly, attentive and effective in diagnosing the problem and then promptly fixing the problem the same day. I took my Honda Accord in for the wind shield wiper fluid motor being non-functional and I need a diagnosis on having overly tight power steering. Oh! And they did a fully synthetic oil change. I took the car in at 8am, went home, received a quote around lunch time and picked the happy car up around 4pm! THANK YOU to all the awesome staff at Jimmy's! The price was around $430. read more

I came in for a basic vehicle inspection for work yet they completed an in-depth vehicle inspection where I was hit with a fail and an over $1,400 bill to fix the issues. It is funny how my work sent me to their people and I passed. Also $1,200 for rear break pads is outrageous. No, I do not recommend this place what so ever. I came here for something basic and it turned into a whole $1,400+ bill! read more

All the workers were super nice and helpful! Upfront about price and quick service! I will return if needed!

Jimmy is nice, kind, thoughtful, tries to get your car finished and back to you in reasonable time. Work and price are the going rate, but they treat you with respect. They could not be better. Our family has faith in Jimmy and employees. Our daughter and her husband are also happy read more

Severely overpriced prices and charges and the place scared me into fixing a lot more stuff than was necessary. I was charged $ 175 for break flush, 122 for power steering flush. Additionally, i showed up with an issue of ONE rotor on my left side . I thought they were changing just one, but they changed BOTH. Additionally, they changed break calipers because I "absolutely had to had it replaced". Then they recommended me spark plugs for $429 but i already had spark plugs replaced less than a year ago. The list of "things wrong with my car kept growing" and one back wheel issue mushroomed into a ~$1600 bill. AWEFUL. I am very disappointed with this. Steer clear of this place if you are on the budget. if you scroll down, there are other people that left a similar feedback: overcharging. Then that gentleman got a second opinion and and concluded the same: this is NOT the place to go! read more

Jimmy is highly personable, and he and the team are committed to getting the work done with reasonable turn around and pricing.

So thankful to find a place that could inspect my car immediately! These guys are so nice and super efficient. We haven't used them for automative repair but would definitely consider it next time one of our cars need it. read more

Came in for an inspection and was greeted with wonderful service. Everyone there was super polite and pleasant to talk to. Quick and kind service! Would highly recommend them and will be back! read more

I've been in a couple tight spots over the past week. I live in my '92 Aerostar and was in need of assistance. Jimmy and his team understood my situation, gave me the straight skinny on what was wrong, stuck with their estimate and didn't try to up sell me on any services. Didn't even charge me for a diagnostic. My dad had a NAPA store with two service bays that I grew up in working. The auto repair industry may have a less than flattering reputation but Jimmy and his techs have renewed my faith in the notion that there are still straight forward, honest professionals still out there. read more

Jimmy's Top Tech Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jimmys Top Tech Auto is my favorite place to get my car serviced! Staff is helpful and straight to the point. They even have a courtesy shuttle to take you anywhere you might need to go while your car is being repaired. It's hard to trust a lot of mechanics and automotive shops when you're a young women. However at jimmys I feel confident that I'm getting honest & reliable service. I will continue to be a customer! read more

Here is my experience, I will allow you to draw your own conclusions. On Monday (4/11/22) I called in around 5 pm and spoke with a male. I explained that I needed 3 lug nut locks removed from the wheels, two tires mounted on said wheels and an alignment done because the car was pulling to the right. I was told to bring the car in and so I had it towed as I had a flat tire. The next day after the lug nut locks have been removed they call and tell me that they can't check the alignment or mount the tires because they "don't have the equipment" and that the bill will be $150. This was the 5th mechanic I had spoken to in that many days and 2 others quoted me either $30 or $50 dollars to remove the lug nut locks. The reason I had my car towed to this shop and not one of those is because I was told certain services could be provided which was not true at the time I called in. Having said all that the two people I spoke to at the shop were friendly and I get the impression they do good work, in this particular instance it seemed like a lot just fell through the cracks. Also they did at least fill my flat tire which allowed me to drive to the shop that had quoted me $30 for the lug nut removal the day before and have the actual work I needed done done so that was nice read more

These guys took care of what I can in for and also let me know what else to be aware of on my 4runner. price was fair and I'm back with my other car today. read more

First, these are very nice people. Very courteous and I believe well intentioned. Not every shop will allow customers to supply their own parts, which saves money, but this shop does. This is a huge plus. Therefore, I might recommend this shop for minor work. However, my experience with this shop has been subpar. I brought my car in last year for leaking intake manifold gaskets. Turned out the timing cover was leaking too, which was unexpected but not an issue. The problem is after the work was done there was a large grease mark on the fender where the mechanic was leaning over the engine (no big deal, but annoying), there was a faint smell of burning oil (which is to be expected due to the nature of the work, but it never went away and in fact got worse), and a faint tick coming from the engine. I returned to the shop for other maintenance (transmission filter replacement, oil change, state inspection) each time mentioning the oil leak and told each time that it was normal. (Sure, the car is 15 years old, but the engine at the time had about 80k miles on it). The vehicle ends up leaking 1qt of oil between each of the two oil changes since this initial work. One of these oil changes was performed at this shop which probably should have noted the leak. I did tell them the car lost a quart of oil. During my return to the shop for the oil change, I was also told that my car was ready to pick up that afternoon/evening. When I went the next morning the car was still on the lift ,and was told that they were waiting on an oil filter. What???? I took the car to another shop that was closer to my home for the next oil change, and they let me know there was oil leaking from the front crankshaft seal and the oil pan, and that there was a bolt missing on the front of the oil pan (engine mount bracket?) that would have been removed during the timing cover removal. I brought back the car to this shop for correction since it had been less than a year. They were kind enough to replace the front crankshaft seal and noted the engine appears to have developed a rod knock. (I also mentioned the oil pan leak, but was told that was not a priority with the rod knock. I also mentioned the missing bolt, but nothing happened with that either.) I have since spent more time researching and learning more about automotive repair, and I cannot help but have suspicion that something was dropped in the engine during the intake manifold and timing cover repair that caused the ticking sound and has developed into a larger and very costly issue. Yes, the car is old. Yes, there was leaking coolant and oil prior to the initial service. But I had a very thorough inspection of the vehicle performed less than a thousand miles prior to this initial service. The difference in the engine sound prior to and after the service was significantly different and the summation of the other issues with this shop point towards a fair probability that negligence played a role in the deterioration of my vehicle. I wished I did a better job of documenting the state of the car before and after, but you live and learn and hopefully this review helps others make a well-informed decision. read more

I've been a loyal customer going on 4 years now. Whether taking my car in for an oil change or something more complex, I have ALWAYS received top of the line, professional service. Jimmy is a straight shooter, and his pricing is fair. I trust his seasoned insights and have referred numerous friends to his shop. I cannot relate to the folks who've posted 1-star reviews... the incidents they described don't align with the consistent topnotch experience I've had at Jimmy's Top Tech --nor do they sound even plausible. read more

These guys are pretty good. Price quotes were better than the other S. 1st or S. Congress shops that I called. What I've realized is that auto work has to be judged by the job (not the mechanic or the shop), and I've had some decent jobs done at Jimmy's - timing belt, brakes, tires. The only time something wacky happened they took care of it right away (driving away with smoking brakes was kind of questionable). It was pretty weird considering their usual chummy talkativeness that the characteristic "I'm-not-going-to-understand-this-technical-information" explanation was missing. Well, at least they fixed the problem and didn't try to lie about it. read more

I've been meaning to write a review about Jimmy and his team for a while now. I found Jimmy after having a bad experience at my dealership's service station that I'd been going to for years. I've now been working with Jimmy for almost 2 years. I always feel like he's taking excellent care of car. Jimmy is always sure to tell me what repair items are considered safety items that I need to have done immediately and what items can be delayed or even ignored if they're merely "annoyance" issues. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Best mechanic award goes to Natalie And Jimmy. They are the best. Period. I ran into Tree yesterday and got it to the shop. They explained what I messed up, how to fix it, and in less than 24 hours; it's back up and running! This professionalism definitely does not go unnoticed nor unappreciated. Thank you for all your help read more

EXPENSIVE!!! Took my wife's Miata to fix the air conditioning. Paid $471 and they didn't fix it. Took it back and for another $546 it seems to be working. No mention of the money spent initially. This guy is a real glad hander. Beware! read more

Jimmy's top tech is top notch in my book. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my truck! Great service and prices. read more

Jimmy's is AWESOME! Great service from great people who actually care about you and your vehicle. I recommend this place to anyone (and everyone) who is looking for an honest, up-front and knowledgeable repair shop. I am so thankful to have had them recommended to me when I was looking for a place to take my car and I was new to Austin. I recently moved north and will continue to take my car to Jimmy's They will not take advantage of you, overcharge you or 'find' something wrong with your vehicle. They tell you how much it going to cost when they call you and there is no surprise charge when you get there read more

Never again. Horrible customer service. Glad I got a 2nd opinion before letting them charge me for things that didn't needed to be done. If you're on a budget and need things done well, this is NOT the place to go. read more

Top Tech? Maybe top of the list of places to take your car if you want to fork over a bunch of money to have your car break down an hour after you get it back. I wanted to get my car fixed close to my house for convenience. Little did I know they would be a week later than originally quoted and find "deeper problems" that they jacked the price up for. Never again. Also they're rude and it smells bad. read more

Horrible. I got there at 5:50 to pick up my car. They close at 6. However no one was there!! I have a vacation planned tomorrow but who knows if I will be able to go because my car, with all my stuff, is locked in their garage. They aren't answering my calls and no one is at the garage. Did they steal my car? Maybe? This is literally the WORST place I have ever been to. read more

During a pandemic car problems could get very difficult. Jimmy's handled the problem the same day, took my payment over the phone (tow truck driver was not allowed to carry any passengers so I remained where I was) and I had my daughter pick up my car and receipt before closing time. I am very relieved and thankful that I have a mechanic who knows car repair; that is honest; and doesn't take advantage of a sticky situation. Thank you Jimmy. read more

We came here to inspect our car that we had just bought. We were quoted $90 for inspection. It seemed fair enough. But we clearly notated to Jimmy that if anything else needed to be done to contact us. Jimmy took it upon him self to take the horn relay apart and charged us an additional $90. He never contacted us prior to doing this. I think that he is dishonest and would never recommend this place to AnYbOdY!! Watch out and be aware-you might want to try someplace else!! read more

****BEWARE**** they tried charging me $95 for checking a check engine light. i never asked them to do so. btw. its free to do it at autozone. then they cross threaded my oil drain plug on a simple oil change. they didn't tell me. weeks later oil just dripping all the time. i had to replace the whole oil pan. new mechanic for found the evidence of a temp patch job (tape around old plug). read more

Incompetent for some the work but still say they can, put all the testing and exploring time onto customer. It's really frustrating that they didn't get the work done but still charge me 100 bucks for their labor. Seriously if you can't fix it, just say it! read more

Went here after a recommendation from a friend and could not be happier with the service! I was having an idling problem and took it in around 3pm on a Monday, Jimmy said he couldn't get to it that day but if I brought it in the next morning he would get me in and out as soon as he could. Brought it back the next day and he made my car a priority. He plugged my car into their computer and ran some diagnostics and it turned out to be a dirty valve. He said it would probably clear itself out if I drove it around and sure enough it did. He didn't charge me a dime and was really helpful in answering my questions. Don't pay attention to the other reviews on customer service! What would you rather have anyway? A good mechanic with occasional bad customer service or a shitty mechanic who is really nice? He was honest and courteous with me and I will definitely take my car back here. read more

I visited Jimmy's Top Tech Auto and initially had a good experience until I drove about 30 miles in rush hour traffic on I-35. I received a notification from my car instructing me to stop the engine immediately. I was on my way to work and ended up missing work because of this. I contacted Jimmy and brought my car to him the next morning (it was near closing time when this happened). I asked Jimmy for a partial refund and he barely listened to what I had to say before telling me no. He also told me that he could not give me a partial refund because, as far as he could tell, nothing was wrong with the car or they repair they did. He also stressed this cost him money and time since he had to take a look at my car again. I explained that I missed my job that night and would like the refund because of the time and money I lost. I see many positive reviews of this auto shop and that is great, as my initial experience was not negative. However, the true character of a person is displayed in moments of adversity. Jimmy acted in a very unprofessional manner by not only refusing to honor what I said but also by dismissing the whole matter. I contacted the Better Business Bureau hoping he would respond to them. Unfortunately, he was completely unresponsive to the BBB's several attempts to reach him. You can read my full complaint on their website as well as their note confirming his unresponsiveness: https://www.bbb.org/central-texas/business-reviews/auto-repair-and-service/jimmy-s-top-tech-in-austin-tx-50355/reviews-and-complaints Be careful where you put your money. read more

One time I brought my car in with a full tank of gas for a problem that only occurred when I accelerated, he put the car in the shop and ran the engine until the tank was on empty IN IDLE then had the nerve to say he could not replicate the problem and that he thinks my gas indicator is broken. read more

I do a lot of my own work on my cars but I have a day job so I have to outsource when I don't have the time, or it is an urgent fix, or it is beyond my knowledge level. We've been taking our cars to Jimmy's for over 10 years. He and his mechanics are honest and competent guys. I never felt like I was burned for an unnecessary fix. They never attempt to push us into unnecessary fixes like other corporate businesses. They even take my wife to work downtown when she drops it off in the a.m. I highly recommend this business if you need a reliable mechanic. read more

I've been going to Jimmy's since May 2005 and would never go anywhere else. I have gotten everything from a new battery, to diagnostic for engine light on dashboard, to vehicle inspections, oil and filter changes, drive belt and timing belt replacement, etc. and he has ALWAYS been courteous, honest, and reliable. He is very knowledgeable about cars and is straight-forward about any repairs as to time and cost. I never have to guess about what a repair might cost or worry about extra charges. Jimmy is a great guy to have on your side. Believe me! It's so easy to bring my car in for service. I can feel good about getting my car taken care of and good about who I'm giving my business to. I totally recommend Jimmy's! read more

I love Jimmy's Top Tech. I have been bringing my car here for years, it's an older car with high miles and the tech's here take great care of me. I never feel ripped off and always feel like Jimmy goes over my options thoroughly before we pursue a course of action. I also like that it's a family run business, they are really good people. They will also run me home or to work in their courtesy shuttle, super convenient! read more

Took my car here for a state inspection after taking it to another garage that tried to rip me off by telling me I had a serious brake problem (beware of Capital City Auto on S. Congress). It was $29.25 (I paid cash to avoid the $1 credit card fee). Manny and Mr. Nieto who did the actual inspection were friendly and efficient. Don's Automotive also on S. First had recommended this shop (and Manny specifically). They are also a great place but unfortunately don't do state inspections. read more

I have been to Jimmy's at least 8 times with at least 4 different cars over the past 10 years. Every time they fix it right, charge fairly and exhibit manners. Nice people. read more

Need a new radiator on Christmas Eve day? Done! Jimmy will fix you up and get you back on the road. Fair prices, blazing fast service, and a great attitude. read more

I went to get my seatbelt fixed after going to willie's and having them tell me it would be at least $98. I went to Jimmy's and Jimmy asked how the seatbelt broke and fixed my seatbelt with a few jiggles here and there. Free of charge. Friendly service and I will definitely go back for my future needs. read more

Jimmy and Natalie were responsive and communicative about my car and what was going on. They were able to not only solve the issue, but also helped me get some necessary work done with a quick turnaround. I'm definitely a new loyal customer. read more

Jimmy was my night in shining armor yesterday!!!!!!! My car died on me and I called 2 placed before this shop to see if they could fit me in. He came to my house to jump my car to avoid a towing fee and fixed my car quick. They were very busy in the shop but he still fit me in, fixed my car, and because it was pretty simple, he didn't even charge me. My experience with this shop turned a chaotic, panicked day into an awesome day! I will never take my car anywhere else!! Hands down, best experience with a car shop EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys! read more