These guys were really communicative and did a good job on the services we agreed to have done…read more They did take a long time to diagnose one particular problem and when they attempted to fix it and it didn't work, they didn't charge us for that repair. I really appreciated their communication, not recommending things that didn't need to be done, and for taking good care of my daughter's car who is there in college.

From the owner: Welcome to Downtown Boise’s automotive repair shop! Dowdy's Automotive is a local family-owned…read morebusiness serving the Treasure Valley area since 1984. The mission of Dowdy's Automotive is to uphold an establishment founded on trust. We offer an array of services like engine and transmission services, factory maintenance, brake work, heating and cooling system services, and so much more! We feel every customer should receive respect, honesty, and fair pricing. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to earn lifelong trust through personalized service and an honest work ethic. For auto repair service you can trust, stop in or give us a call today, we look forward to getting you back on the road!

What can I say except unreal service and exceptional people!…read more My family and I rented a camper van on our way through Nevada and onward to DisneyLand for my daughter's spring break trip, and traveling through Wells, Nevada we suddenly broke down on a very fast and windy stretch of HWY 93 (possibly the worst place to break down). After calling in a tow truck back to Wells, feeling like our trip was ruined, we got word that a team of mechanics were en route with another replacement van and were going to repair the original van in order to get themselves back home. By the next day we were on our way and feeling renewed on our adventure! The Hop Shops service was expedient, friendly (helped me switch all our many things and gear to the new van), and very good mechanics as they fixed the van on the go! Our family got to know these great folks during our time together and we can confidently say these are great people that care. Obviously our experience with The Hop Shops service was a great one when we needed it most! Highly recommend! 10/10!

From the owner: The Hop Shop is redefining auto repair by bringing professional service directly to you. Whether…read moreyou’re at home, work, or stranded with a vehicle that won’t start, our experienced technicians provide convenient mobile diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs throughout the Treasure Valley. We believe auto repair should be transparent, straightforward, and stress-free. That’s why we provide clear communication, digital estimates, detailed inspections with photos when needed, and honest recommendations so you can make informed decisions about your vehicle. From routine maintenance like oil changes and brake service to diagnostics, suspension, electrical repairs, A/C service, engine repairs, and more, our goal is to save you time without sacrificing quality. The Hop Shop also offers a modern customer experience through our mobile app, making it easy to request service, schedule appointments, manage multiple vehicles, review service history, approve repairs, and stay connected throughout the repair process. Whether you have one family vehicle or an entire business fleet, we’re committed to delivering dependable workmanship, exceptional customer service, and a repair experience built around your schedule, not ours.

We lost the tranny on our Duramax the interstate and limped it into Red Line by using about 15…read morequarts of fluid it was leaking so bad. Alex and his crew went over and above putting in overtime to get us back on the road within 48 hours. I'm not saying that kind of turnaround is always possible, but it was a killer effort from them to get us back on the road so we were not camped in a parking lot. They were also great about showing us what was going on inside and explaining what they wanted to do with was really cool. Good guys and it runs like a champ.

I got price quotes from a few places and red line came in the lowest for a new clutch. I got my car…read moreback and it was so smooth feeling it was like getting a new car. The mechanics were all very friendly and knowledgeable for the whole process. I will bringing my car back for brakes soon!

Scott is the man! This is a man that cares about his work & his customers…read more I've lived in the Boise area since March & not one friend could give me the name of a trustworthy reasonable mechanic. I tried using Yelp to help find a shop that had high ratings & mostly positive reviews. I had a shop (Walter @ Mac's Automotive) convince me that replacing my rear end assembly instead of rebuilding the differential would be more cost-effective due to labor & parts. Initially quoted me $2300 ($1700 for the rear end) + $500 for 2 sensors that had to be replaced (told me that I had to do all 4). Ended up having Scott tow my truck from that shop to his & I told him what The prior shop had told me. To my surprise, Scott came back that same day quoting me $1300 for the rebuild. Then he mentioned the sensors & expressed their importance but I didn't have to do all 4. All said & done........$1655 out the door! Thank God For Perfection Drivetrain!

Scott did a great job in pin pointing my transmission problem. We came up with a plan and it works…read morebeautifully. We had to wait for a part to be made. Scott was easy to deal with and his pricing was very fair. I plan to return to have Scott do additional work on the car. Ken L Eagle, ID

Don't let the title fool you-- they work on manual transmissions as well. After 175K miles on my…read moretruck, it was finally time to replace the clutch. I shopped around, and these guys were competitively priced. I also had some leakage from my front differential that needed attending to. They were able to fix it in less time and with less labor needed (i.e. without needing a realignment) than what other shops were telling me. This is the only transmission specialist I've ever dealt with, and it was a successful experience.

Went in to get my heater looked at, they quoted me 1300 dollars to replace the whole heater core…read more And 200 dollars to flush it. Spent 20 bucks on a gallon of coolant and flushed it myself it works perfectly now... most helpful part was the diagnostic, thanks but I got it!

WARNING! DO NOT TRUST BOISE AAMCO ON STATE STREET. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TAKING YOUR VEHICLE TO…read moreANY AAMCO. I had a Transmission Safeguard Service done on my rig on 01/04/2023. I checked the transmission fluid prior to taking my rig in. It was clean and clear but lighter than normal. Within days of having the Safeguard done, my rig at times was shuddering and was unable to maintain power at low speeds. Approximately two weeks and 2K miles later on 01/18/2023 my rig completely powered off while at a stop light 3 miles from my home. The vehicle did start back up. I checked the transmission fluid once home. It was dirty and looked like metal shavings in the fluid. It's been parked ever since. I called the BOISE AAMCO ON STATE STREET on 01/26/2023 and asked what they put into my transmission. He proceeded to tell me to get an attorney to talk to his attorney and hung up. This location refuses to hold accountability for their faulty services. I attached photos of the dirty transmission oil AAMCO ON STATE STREET put in my rig.

Really happy with how the shop repaired my daughters 2015 Ford Focus!! Nice people who really went…read moreabove and beyond to help a young woman with car troubles! Would recommend them gear service and great people!

I my early70 car off for a clutch replacement, estimate was $1200.04 to five days to replace, 2…read more1/2 weeks later car was returned to me, they stated I needed either a alternator or a new battery because it would not hold a charge, the battery is fine. They left their jump box on the battery with two by fours with my battery laying on the side in the back of my car, the battery and alternator been working great since speedometer does not work, they forgot to hook it up. I will not recommend these guys on older vehicles maybe on newer vehicles they can do a better job.

They do a great job, get you in and out in a timely manner, and I thought the prices are fair.read more

Bobby's Transmission did a great job servicing my transmission today. Greg was friendly and…read moreknowledgable! The price was very reasonable. Take care of your transmission, go to Bobby's!