My starter on my car went out and was a stressful situation with 2 kids and multiple sports practices starting up. Matt got back to me right away when I reached out and was able to work me into his schedule the very next day. I initially had gotten a quote from a national chain auto shop, but it was extremely expensive plus they wanted to charge me additional money to run a full diagnosis. Matt saved me money and time. He showed up when he said he would, diagnosed the problem accurately right away, and got me back on the road. He also had awesome communication both on the phone and via text. I'll be going back to Matt for sure in the future if I ever need mechanic services. Thanks again Matt! read more

I have been a repeat customer of Need a Brake for the past few years, bringing my Honda Pilot in for several major repairs, including a timing belt, water pump, and spark plug replacement, as well as new front and rear pads and rotors. Most recently, Matt replaced my alternator. His work is consistently reliable, and the pricing is very fair, which is why I keep coming back. He is easy to work with and completes the jobs as promised. While Matt is a skilled mechanic, I would love to see a bit more warmth in his customer interactions; he can come across as a bit reserved or smirking, whereas his brother--who I've also interacted with--is much more jovial and puts customers at ease. Overall, I highly recommend them for their technical skill and competitive pricing. read more

Matt was great! I had shocks, upper control arms and tie rods replaced. Honest and fair! I highly recommend his service. read more

I wanted to give a good review but after finding out I was charged $75 for coolant when I just got a low coolant warning tells me they overcharge and add fees for things they didn't even add to the car. Also found out price of parts were double the price so recommend buying your own parts. Check your invoice before paying to see what charges were made. Other than that, repair was done without problems. I just want some honesty, when you charge $75 for coolant, then don't have the car have low coolant warning show a week later. Thought of arguing but wasn't worth my time. read more

Matt did a fine job replacing my spark plugs at a way lower cost than anywhere else I found.

Great service and was quick fast pricing seems competitive overall id be back especially since I just moved here

Professional approach and good repair quality. Everything was done correctly, but the service time was longer than ideal

Matt is very polite and punctual with timing. He was first to respond to my Yelp "project" in the search for brake repair, and was actually early to the appointment. Both brake pads and rotors were replaced within a hour's time. I appreciate his integrity, because it is not easy to find honest businesses these days. read more

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Great service at my place of residence. Work was done in about 15 minutes! I'm going to Need a Brake for all my vehicle needs in the future!

Matt was able to come to me directly and got the job done at a comparably affordable price and was done surprisingly quick. Was quoted at least a couple weeks of waiting without a car if I would have had the same thing done at the dealership 10/10 read more

I was dealing with a dead battery that needed to be replaced, and Matt was super helpful in solving my issue! He was great to work with -- communicative, efficient, punctual, and friendly. I will definitely use Need a Brake in the future. read more

Up front, honest, and pretty flippin' fast at the work itself. Those 20 years really did show/prove itself. Service requested: Starter Replacement on a beaten up 2010 Mazda CX-7 Requested this appointment about two weeks in advance, I wasn't in a rush to get it fixed. Had time to order the part online, Matt was able to get me in before Thanksgiving; I gave dates I was available and he obliged. Winter is coming, I had to get the back-up vehicle up and running to prevent any type of seizing. Communicative, reliable, valuable. Will definitely be my go-to. Photo: Ignore the warning lights on the dash, this an old vehicle with heavy wear and tear on the wiring (200k miles). The job requested was completed without issue. Vehicle is operable and drivable, just as before. read more

Matt is great. He's fast, efficient, affordable and does the job right. I will hire him for all of my car needs.

Great guy! Very professional, did great work very quickly. Not only did he fix the issue but was able to diagnose what caused the issue and fixed that as well. Highly recommend. read more

Matthew was very responsive and mobile. Diagnosed the emissions issue and tried a manual reset. I will need to replace the DEF sensor for the computer. read more

We arrived, examined the car for fuel leaks. The work was done carefully, after the inspection it became much calmer to drive. It seems that the team is well versed in their business. However, there were some moments that left an ambiguous impression. I would like a little more organization during the repair and better communication regarding further recommendations. In general, the experience was positive, although there is room to grow in terms of service. read more

I thought I needed a Starter. Gave him all info on vehicle. He went way over the average quote to install, even if I supplied the part. Then he claimed he needed the size of the engine. Well, call me stupid but, if you have ALL info on vehicle you should know WHAT SIZE IT IS.... read more

Great service and price! Top notch quality work and the ultimate convenience as they come to you. Used for brakes, but also other issues. Very fair and comes with a warranty! read more

We gave Matt a call b/c my dealership said I needed back brakes and it was time for an oil change. He quoted us & came out w/a helper & they got the job done & done well within an hour! I was impressed. We will be calling Matt again in the future with our car needs. read more

From start to finish, the communication was clear and professional--no guesswork, no delays. showed up right on time, which is much appreciated. The service itself was efficient and well-executed, with fast turnaround and no corners cut. read more

Matt came out shortly after I called him to replace my brake pads and rotors. He was quick, friendly and efficient. My truck and I are very happy! I highly recommend them. read more

Yesterday, Matt at Need-A-Brake did a complete brake job on my KIA Sorento at my home. He arrived at our home at the exact time he had promised. In less than 90 minutes, he had replaced rotors and disc pads on all four wheels. He saved time by pre-purchasing the exact parts for my KIA and arrived with those already in hand. I had gotten quotes from a total of five different companies before deciding to go with Need-A-Brake. Matt's quote was more affordable than the other quotes I received. I'm super satisfied with his work. Matt also does other mechanical work and so I likely look to him for future jobs. read more

Great service, fast and efficient. Used the service on my cars and quite satisfied with their results.

Review has been updated after discussion w/ Matt. The repair job was completed. A friend recommended this shop. He felt bad after the experience I had. They may do a good job on brakes, but my experience wasn't that great. They broke a bolt which was not repaired or replaced. I drove 30+ mi. one way to their shop for the repair, because I thought they needed to put it "up on the rack". Instead they worked on it in the grass. Only took at most 1.5hrs. but was charged 300.00 labor. After a discussion with Matt, the charge was for 2 guys working the repair. There was also a lack of communication on future repair, which I had to have done closer to home. read more

I came to Need A Break in Cedar Park for new brake pads, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment I arrived, the team was friendly, straightforward, and professional. They explained exactly what needed to be done, gave me a fair estimate up front, and--most importantly--didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary work. read more

I contacted Matthew again for an in cabin air filter change. He was able to get my request done within a few days and when the service was provided, it took less than 30 minutes. Matthew is a real class act and is an excellent mechanic. #supportlocal #supportsmallbiz read more

Great experience with a vehicle that I didn't want to get towed. Clear diagnosis, straightforward price estimate and convenient service all done in my driveway. Will definitely be calling again! read more

Needed help with replacing brake calipers and brake hoses. I was charged $200 for labor and about $350 for parts. What I appreciate is that the parts did not have significant markup. I believe there was some, but it wasn't significant. Matt is super nice guy. He was quick to respond and on time. His prices are also less expensive than a typical shop. He's quick. He was in and out in under an hour. So you might be thinking $200 for an hour of labor - well, I'm sure the same job would take me 4 or more hours to do - and a shop would probably cost 2x as much. So I feel that's a fair price. You won't be disappointed. And he's from the Cedar Park area also went to Leander High school when he was younger. So great to support truly local businesses. read more

Great experience with Matt. I started with a request on Yelp. Most companies did not answer or said they would need to see the car before making an estimate. I only needed a brake fluid and coolant exchange. That should be a standard price. Matt quoted me a good price and we scheduled for several days later. Matt was on time and did a good job. No issues. Definitely recommend. read more

A true, intelligent, hard working, efficient small business guy. And comes to your home? Gave a very reasonable price for something a big shop charged $400 and didn't fix (Dave's Ultimate Automotive, Howard Ln..cough-cough). Love the Win-Win of local small bus ppl that work hard and are great at what they do and show you what's wrong on the spot. Having the tools to show me proof, without me asking, was the mail in the coffin:) Sold. read more

Great work on replacing the front end on our Mazda. Also performed engine maintenance with new plugs and fuel injector cleaning. Convenient and trustworthy. Will call them again for other car maintenance. read more

Hallelujah! Thank you, Matt! My car battery died over the weekend. So I went to Yelp and was happy to find Need a Break mobile mechanic! Matt was here within a couple of hours and replaced my battery on the spot. I didn't have to mess with a tow truck or another jump or a waiting room or anything. I let Matt into the garage, went back to work, and 10 minutes later paid him and he was on his way! That was THE best experience! read more

Matt and his assistant did a sensational job with scheduling and completing new brakes on my truck. Very efficient service and reasonable prices will have me calling on Need a Brake for future vehicle maintenance. I highly recommend you contact Matt and his team for repairs. read more

Matthew of Need a Brake came and checked my car for gas leaks. I had smelled a strong gasoline smell when I started the car up after a long period of noiiit using it during which there were 3 strong freezes. Matthew & his aslsistant did a thirough job and I then felt the car was ok to drive read more

Matt, thank you for helping me fix my AC compressor for my car. I was struggling to find someone reliable in the Austin area but I am so glad I found Matt! He is very responsive and knowledgeable about his work and will answer any questions you may have. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of assistance for their vehicle. read more

A few months back, I ask Matt to fix my brakes, as they were in bad shape. Afterwards, he charged me approximately $350 total which I thought was much cheaper than the shop, so I naively thought it was a good deal. After the fix, my brakes still felt sort of loose, and I was experiencing bumps on the road, but I assumed it was okay based on Matt's diagnosis. 5 months later, I got into an accident because I couldn't stop in time on the freeway, and my brakes did almost nothing. I happened to get my car fixed by a different auto repair shop, who told me the person who fixed my brakes had done a "half-ass" job. Matt had only replaced my pads, and not my rotors which were in dire need of replacement, which also meant the pads were also useless at this point because they were shredded. So not happy with the "half-ass" service. read more

Great customer service, took less than 30 minutes to fix my gear cable, would recommend especially if you can not move your car anywhere. Price was reasonable as well and will definitely get service again read more

My brakes were shot - needed new rotors and pads, he was very comparable to actual mechanic shops you take your car to & I love the convenience of him completing the job in my driveway. Also they started squeeking about 2-3 weeks after & he scheduled to come out, and by pure 'luck', my check engine light started flashing on my way home the night before. I warned him of that & asked if he could look at it, and he did - I needed 2 coils & 6 spark plugs & again, I appreciated not having to wait for it at a mechanic shop. Of course my brakes weren't squeeking when he came over, but offered for me to bring it by in Leander if I find they're doing it again. I receive an itemized invoice after the work is done & I paid. I would definitely recommend him & utilize his services again! Thank you Matt! read more

Matt gave me a great price for installing 2 new headlamp assemblies in my Cadillac. The front bumper needed to be removed to do it. It took him less than an hour and he tested everything. He was on time. Highly recommended. read more

Fix air conditioner in car. He was on time. Very personable and was quick.he added Freon and said the compressor had a leak. He said replace ing air conditioner was around $1500.00. This would be a Lori for a 2007 model. read more