I don't normally write reviews, but I had a GREAT experience at Lester's Shop. I went around to a few other mechanic shops like Reliable Automotive and Good Year. These other places wanted to charge $100+ just for a quick 5 min diagnostic. Lester's was very straightforward with me as to what they thought was the problem over the phone, and didn't charge me a single thing for a diagnostic. They don't upcharge on the parts and have a very fair pricing model, and were able to diagnose the issue and change all my spark plugs for 30% cheaper than what other shops were estimating it would cost. They also gave me great advice on how to fix my bumper's scrapes, without having to refinish the whole thing. Lester's is one of the most HONEST and STRAIGHTFORWARD mechanics I've been to, and they don't try to sell you more than what you need. I had a great experience here and will definitely come back here for all my future auto/body repair needs. read more

Just had some minor body repair (front fender dent) done at Lester's and they did a great job! They got back to me quickly with an estimate; the repair was done right; and the price was reasonable. I was in and out in one day. I had a good experience with them and I believe you will too. read more

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I've taken my car to Lester's two different times & each time, they completed the service requested. The quality of the work was excellent & I would recommend Lester's Shop for your automotive needs. read more

This company is not a very honest one. We took our daughter's Mini Cooper in because it was in limp mode and we didn't understand why. After checking it out, the service manager advised us that we had a blown head gasket, and they recommended replacing the motor. We have documentation of this diagnosis. He claimed that the radiator had oil in it when in fact, it was just bars leak that they had themselves put into our radiator the year prior on another repair. It turns out that the car only needed one coil pack, and a spark plug diagnosed by the AutoZone machine and has run fantastic ever since. I would strongly recommend going elsewhere. We have no idea how many people he has done this to I know that the economy is bad, but honesty still pays off. The service manager was asked about this and he was very rude. It could be you. Hope it helps. Have a wonderful day read more

Exceptionally Honest. As a woman you always feel like you are being taken advantage of. Another San Marcos mechanic Fr**ks quoted me $9500 and Mike at Lesters did the same work for $1770. Big difference and many thanks! read more

Initially was very intimidated walking into any car shop as a teenage girl but was pleasantly surprised at Lesters! The guys here are super nice and accommodating they were able to check out my car right away, tell me what was wrong, and I was out the door without spending a million bucks 10/10 recommend read more

i could not recommend Lester's more! i was involved in a hit and run and needed my headlight assembly replaced. any time i have to go into an auto shop im nervous because i know nothing about cars - but Lester's made me feel so comfortable and they were ALL incredibly kind!! they even drove me home after i dropped my car off. they finished my assembly in less than a day and the price was literally unbeatable. thank you so much, Lester's! :) yall are the best! read more

Seems like a hit or miss looking through the reviews. Unfortunately, mine was a miss. Everything seemed cool at the shop, a lot of projects going on, people clearly trust the shop, awesome. In short, they never even touched my car in the week of it being there. I'm a patient guy, it's whatever. I do have a problem however of the shop telling me they will work on it at 'x' precise time, and falling short on that promise. They did this not once, but three times. Monday morning I got my keys back, and had it fixed in the same day by another shop. My experience was just around the beginning of COVID, in that I am sympathetic, but there is not a great excuse for consistent poor communication. Just tell me you have too much going on/not enough hands - I'll find somewhere else, no issues. read more

Another fantastic experience with Lester's. I woke up late and brought the car in 4 hours after I was supposed to. I fully expected them to tell me to come back another day, especially since they were already fitting me in last minute. They were very nice, let me leave the car anyways, and even still had it done in less than 3 hours. Their original quote was the lowest I got and then the actual price was half of the quote. They also didn't try to tell me anything extra was wrong with the car or fix anything besides what was originally agreed upon. Great, trustworthy service and fantastic prices. read more

Our car's air-conditioner was not working. Lester's was referred to us. We told the office guy that we had already had Freon replaced but that didn't work more than a few days. Lester's kept the car for 2 days and did nothing more than replace the Freon. Then charged $200 - double what the first place had charged. Let the buyer beware! read more

Since Wimberley does not have an honest, competent car mechanic - I've always used Lester's. He's very honest, competent and affordable. No one else touches my cars. read more

I have used this shop for years and was always happy with the quality, speed and price of the work. This time they hit on two of the three and so I will not be returning again and also I will no longer recommend them. I had my alternator go bad in my Acura RDX and was able to limp into Lester's where I told the office guy, Mike, that the alternator was out and described the symptoms. He called me a few hours later and told me the alternator needed to be replaced and the bill was $1008 ! Yes, you read that correct, over a thousand bucks for a job that should be around $400 to $500. I balked at the cost and Mike assured me that the parts were expensive and the job would take a few hours. I am kinda stuck now because the car is there and they have already charged me $135 to "diagnose " the problem. So, I let them do it. They charged me over $440 for the alternator and $60 for a new belt and over $330 for labor. I researched the parts and the alternator is about 135 and the belt is 16 which was not needed anyway. To bolt in a new alternator has taken me about 90 minutes in the past on a similar vehicle, and I am not a mechanic. Any decent mechanic could do it in less than an hour. So what used to be a good shop charging a fair price is now an okay shop that gouges customers like most mechanics. If you can find another place. Disappointed because now I have to search for a new mechanic. They did the job in less than a day, but I believe Lester's is under new ownership and new management and it seems like the new philosophy is to gouge. read more

Son's truck was having issues starting. We had clear communication on timing, a repaired truck and reasonable price. We will be back when necessary! read more

Asked tony to call me with his quote to fix my car (brakes) because I had a budget of what I could afford. He quoted me for $900 and I said go ahead because I had that money to spend. I get a call two days later when my vehicle was finished and the total was over $1400. Dishonest. I asked him to go through the expenses since he quote me for $500 less two days prior and he knew he was caught up. He went through the list and eventually realized a few of his "mistakes". The final cost came down to $1150. Still almost $300 more than my yore, even after he caught his mistakes of Over $250 dollars. Will never take my car back and will never recommend this business to anyone. Very sad and disappointed because I thought he was nice and honest and straightforward. read more

Nearing 4.30pm on a weekday I get in my car expecting to go home and it won't start. I suspect it is the starter and get it towed to Lester's at closing time. Next morning I get a message some security bit needed replacement, and while they can't do that they did reprogram it (I'd done a quick fix I found online a couple months ago, but look how well that worked) so I could drive it to the specialized locksmith who DOES mess with chips and security bits. Rather than toying around with the battery or starter to pad the bill, they only charged me $26 for the reprogramming/labor to make it temporarily drivable again and I was on my way. Also, the tow service they suggested was excellent. read more

Purchasing a used car from out of town, I contacted Lester's to get the car inspected for me. They worked with the seller to coordinate everything, and they squeezed me in during busy times. They gave me a detailed list of issues to follow up on, as well as their general assessment. Almost half the price of hiring a national lemon-buster service! I'd gratefully use them again. read more

I've taken vehicles here a few times and have been happy with their work. But a couple of weeks ago I took my car in to have the starter changed and was told it would be $200 or so. I said if it's $250 or less you don't need to call me for approval. I called later, they said it was ready. When I arrived the bill was $495. I hadn't been consulted for approval. I would not have approved if I'd been given that quote. I kindly protested but instead of taking at least a little $ off because of their mistake, they just explained why the price was justified. I'm a nice guy, I didn't make a stink, I paid the bill. But I'm still pretty unhappy with the experience and I won't be going back to Lester's. read more

Absolutely amazing service! It took a few days to get my car fixed as when I dropped it off the entire lot was full, however, the service and price made up for more than that. I was able to talk directly with Lester and be guided through the entire process down to what kind of parts I wanted to be used. Super friendly and always accommodating. If you're a parent and are worried about your freshly new college student getting one pulled over on them, this is the place for you! Most trustworthy mechanic in San Marcos. read more

Lester's is highly recommended in a TxState parent group. This week, we needed help for my daughter's car. Lester's was kind enough to give us a tip to try and quick start to avoid towing. That didn't work, but we appreciated the information. We had the car towed and the shop was very nice and as my daughter said "they didn't make me feel like a stupid girl" when speaking to her. They got her car fixed quickly and for a good price. Add another parent to the list that will tout their praises and recommend whenever I can. Thank you Lester's! read more

Great & affordable shop. Very nice guys who work hard and work with you. Have had mechanical and cosmetic work done and I'm very pleased with everything! read more

I had a really awesome experience with this shop! All of the staff was super friendly, and customer service here is awesome. They made me feel like they really cared about helping me with my car on the most affordable route possible. Highly recommend and I will definitely be going back to them for any work I may need done in the future. read more

Lester asked me where I'd heard about the shop. When I told him Yelp, he said "Don't tell me! I never read my reviews, but if you came in after you read them, they must be okay." I didn't tell Lester his shop had 100% positive reviews, just that they were very okay. :) I brought my little 9-year-old car in to get a thorough look-over before I take a road trip. I was sure they were going to come back telling me about the engine, the transmission, the brakes, and goodness knows what else. Instead, they replaced a headlight bulb that I'd asked about, replaced my air filter (I'd asked about an oil change, but was told the oil was still clean), and recommended some tire and alignment work that Lester's doesn't do in the shop. Total cost was extremely reasonable, and they even gave me a ride to and from my home even though they were short-staffed that day. Bonus points for what ought to be standard: treating a woman like a person who can understand things, not a person to be screwed over as much as possible. I felt Lester was very straightforward with me and kept me updated on what was happening. If I were staying in the area, I'd definitely be a repeat customer. read more

First of all when you call lester's shop lester answers. Its a beautiful thing. I brought my car to him before i bought it so they could check it out. They did it free and it was a great help so when i bought it i brought it staight back to them and they fixed the necessary things in just a couple hours for less than a couple hundred. They were great! Definitely definitely go there if you need car repairs. They are my new best friends! read more

I contacted Lester from a recommendation from a friend. I bought a used truck I needed so much done to. I had them change all my fluids, check my components, put in new lights all around the vehicle and remove some things from the truck. After it was all said and done, they only charged me 400.00 (+-) which is amazing. The best part is...they care about their customers. These guys gave me a ride to work both days!! Lester and Forest are top notch! I work for a large building company and I am ranting and raving how great they are there. Dont take you car anywhere else. Lesters is my only recommendation. 5star all day long! read more

Amazing service! They were short staffed but the owner was nice enough to drive me to the shuttle while they worked on installing my broken passenger side mirror. I had already ordered the replacement mirror so it took them less than an hour to install it. Friendly people, great service, and pretty close location to campus (about 12 minutes by car). Definitely recommend this place for your auto repair needs! read more

I don't go anywhere else for auto inspections. The people here are so helpful and will do their best to give you the best possible service. Anywhere else in San Marcos will charge you 60-80 just to take a look at your car, but these guys will drop everything and take a look at it for free (if possible). I went there because my maintenance required light came on, and they were able to tell what the problem was and fixed it for no cost. I definitely feel that they are honest and will never charge you a penny more than required. read more

Super friendly & funny staff. Helped me out right away with fixing a blown blinker. I appreciate it & I'll be back!

Great experience! Now my go-to in San Marcos. Fast and affordable service, was never once pressured into buying anything I didn't need or want. read more

Another happy customer. Lester and his guys replaced my brake pads and rotors for about $75 less than I have paid in the past on another car. Not only did they do it for less, but Lester went above and beyond by offering to give me a lift home when I dropped off my car for a diagnostic that he didn't even charge me for. The repairs were scheduled for the next day and my brakes are working like new! Lester and his team deserve your business. They are flexible, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I will never take my car anywhere else in San Marcos! read more

I love Lester's. They're always friendly and very accommodating when I bring in any issue with my car. One time they found a part for a lower price than their original quote, and credited the difference back to my on the final bill - amazing! Their turnaround time is usually very quick, their communication is great, and everyone I've encountered at the shop is friendly and knowledgeable. They are my go to in San Marcos. read more

I have been having issues with my car this week and Lester's Crew took a look at it the same day I brought it in AND diagnosed the issue for FREE. They didn't take advantage of me which is rare to come by for mechanics. Very pleased with them, nice to know I'll have a reputable mechanic while living in San Marcos. read more

This company and manager Mike attended me well in a timely fashion with excellent concise communications. I can recommend their service, fairness, and professionalism. Worked on our toyota avalon we care for well, installed a cv axle set. All good. DH. read more

Great, honest shop. They worked around my schedule and prices were reasonable. Highly recommend them

Have a 2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee and it needed a new drive shaft. First place I took it to said it would be a two day job, but Lester's had it back to me in about 6 hours and at a very reasonable price. It was about 3 or 4 weeks ago and it's doing great. Jeeps are also notorious for the AC leaking into the passenger floor board. Lester's Jeep specialist fixed that easily. Super nice. Super fast. Take your car here. read more

Been here multiple times for my car repairs and maintenance. First and foremost, Lester's Shop is honest. Hard to come by in a mechanic. They're also competent. On the downside, they specialize in major repairs and is less convenient for regular maintenance. They also take longer than your typical maintenance shop usually requiring at least an overnight stay for your car. But their work is good. They installed a faulty O2 sensor in my car, which was terribly inconvenient for me, but they were willing to replace it free of charge. read more

Worth the drive out if you're coming from Austin, Hill Country, San Antonio... Great quality, fair price, old fashioned type customer service. If you got a boo boo or just want something different done, make the drive! read more

Lester's did an amazing job on my front brakes! I came in today at 8:00 AM and they had me on my with new brake pads by 9:00 AM. I honestly wouldn't take my car anywhere else in San Marcos. Thanks for the fast and quality work! read more

I got pulled over three weeks ago because I didn't have a front license plate on my car, nor is there a place to put one. I stopped by Lester's Shop and the guys worked with me to figure out a spot to place it without messing up the paint. They were incredibly friendly and didn't charge me for the service. I'll absolutely be returning for more serious issues. Thanks again guys! read more

Update: 05/16/17 Still coming to lesters and they work on my wife's car too, they always do honest work. They were able to get my cars tire studs changed as walmart tightened my tires lug nuts too hard when doing a simple rotation. They did it right away and understood I was short on time. Lesters is still doing good and they even give people rides if needed. Just saw lester help someone out who seemed stranded due to car troubles. Don't go anywhere else! Seriously! read more

The only shop I trust with my car! I am an out of state college student and for the past 4 years have had to make multiple repairs on my car. Lester and his crew have never done me wrong. I have too many mechanics try to take advantage of my young age and being a female and jack up prices or sell me things I don't need, but not here! Quick friendly service and very reasonable quotes. Thank you for treating me right! read more