I have always been an advocate for third-party mechanics with a good reputation versus chain stores…read moreor dealers for auto repairs. Lam's is an example of one of these mom and pop owned shops with a highly seasoned mechanic and offers solid customer service. They rely on repeat and referral business, while not being not commission driven, and so they won't try to upsell you on things you don't need. Anything Lam finds to be a potential issue, he spends time to show and explain to you why it may need repairing. That is a sign of a good mechanic - the opposite would be a random Jiffy Lube kid telling you your transmission is busted and needs a $1000 repair, or that all of your air filters are dirty (while they show you a random old dirty filter that's not even from your car). Repairs that Lam has done for our family including replacing brake rotors, pads, struts/mounts, shocks, timing belt & water pump, radiator, transmission/oil/brake/power steering fluid changes, power steering pump, valve cover gasket, PCV valve. Lastly, because I have used Lam as a primary mechanic for about 10 years, starting with my first car - a 1997 Acura Integra to my next two - 2004 Civic and 2007 RAV4, I have never had any major issues or surprise repairs - Lam has certainly identified potential issues and things to consider replacing within xyz miles but his labor pricing is VERY fair and he allows customers to bring their own parts (just be sure they are 100% compatible with your exact model). Highly recommended!

Recently moved to Houston and with my unfortunate luck, I started having car issues after an…read moreextremely spendy repair earlier this year. I decided to go to Lam's Auto Repair per a friend's recommendation and I'm really glad I did. Mr. Lam was able to inspect my car after I walked in on a Saturday morning. After 15 minutes he told me what was wrong and what needed to be done. I unfortunately also bought the wrong headlights but he was able to find some to replace them with in the shop. I decided to walk over to the lovely restaurants nearby while I waited and I was luckily able to get my car fixed within hours. His prices are very reasonable and he was very kind. The customer service was definitely worth driving across town for!

Highly recommend !!! Joe is highly reliable, honest, responsive, and kind! Replaced my Toyota…read moreCamry bumber for a very reasonable price and done very quickly. Done in 3 hours. Color matched beautifully. Perfection!! What I like about Joe is that he is a no nonsense straight shooter so you don't have to worry about being scammed or taken advantage of. He also makes things easy for you by preparing your parts ahead of time. So the what isn't long. My boyfriend has gotten his a/c and brakes repaired with Joe and it's been great results and smooth transaction. Will definitely come back!

I come here for inspections and any issues with my car. Personable and honest. Does great work…read moreand has great pricing!

If you ever find yourself in the need for auto repair or state inspection from a reliable shop who…read morewon't jerk you around nor charge you a years mortgage payment, this is it. The name of the owner is Mustafa and he is an absolute sweetheart. Gives it to me straight and even let's me bring my own parts I get wholesale prices on and just charges me discounted labor. In the 12 Years of my residence here in houston this dude is the only mechanic I trust. He has worked on every vehicle I or my family have ever owned.

The staff is attentive and friendly and the repair rates are reasonable. I've had several repairs…read moreperformed on multiple vehicles and have yet to experience a negative result.

2002 C5 Corvette all of a sudden would not start- Called spoke to Ralph Scott and they Mike the…read moremechanic . I had it towed n late in afternoon- it was fixed by 10 next morning- Yes I was lucky it was just a loose connection but Mike found it quickly and corrected. Both were personable and easy to communicate with. Pretty congested work area so be aware of a lot on parked cars in immediate area- would recommend

I got new key with chip in it on my Impala 2 days later after I got it done...I went to get my son…read morefrom his sister house an left key in my ignition an anti theft system light came on dash an my car wouldn't start ..So I call key tech an company they want to charge me 65$ to come back to do the same job...I'm a poor black single father an can't work for Uber after car still sitting for service I paid for to come back an I haven't drive car but one time after key programming.. Who I can contact for this or scheme..

Best and most professional mechanic I have ever worked with!…read more I called Andre on a Monday is regards to my battery light coming on and off. I explained to him what the car was also doing. Without hesitation, he informed me of what he thought the problem was. Sure enough, his pre-diagnosis over the phone was correct. I had originally wanted to set up an appointment for the following weekend. However, I had some free time a few days later and without hesitation he agreed to meet me that same day I asked if we could move the appointment to an earlier date. Upon meeting, we shook hands and he went straight to work. In about 1 1/2 hours my car was ready to go! He had also found a part that I needed to replace ASAP, but the part was special order. It was such an easy thing to fix, that he taught me how to do it myself. From the beginning to the end, Andre is a top mechanic. He was honest, courteous, professional and even taught me how to do a simple fix myself so that I could save myself some money. All that tells me that he genuinely cares about his customers. Tisdell's Mobile Mechanic is in my number one mechanic to go to. I know you won't be disappointed!

As a Yelper who like to help small businesses, I would never rate someone bad but this one is worth…read morea bad review. I requested a quote and this was through the Yelp feature that 4 additional businesses responded to the request. Tisdell was one of them and had beat the other quotes. SINCE THEY HAD A 5 STAR ON YELP I DECIDED TO PURSUE THEM BUT THE RATING WAS SO DECEIVING! Red Flag 1: The spokesperson(or maybe the owner) Andre first asked me to communicate via text since her was not active on Yelp. Red Flag 2: Then when I asked him to schedule an appointment via voice, he had me say the agreed amount and that I agree to pay ( that was awkward, trust me). During this verbal agreement, he left out one of the services in the quote and when I asked for it he added another $100 to the cost! When confronted with the snapshot of the Yelp quote he agreed to the original quoted price and said that he misquoted but he will honor it. Red Flag 3: NO SHOW! Yes - he never showed up! Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I called to reschedule which he did. But guess what? He cancelled the day of the appointment. I decided to give it one last chance and rescheduled again. But this time, I WAS GHOSTED! I guess it wasn't worth all the effort after all!

I needed a good repair shop to inspect my Honda I just received from Austin. I needed to know it…read morewas safe to drive and Horeb did a good inspection in less than 3 hours on a busy day. Got a good detailed report and everything was discussed. The report even had photos. If I am in Houston I will see them again.

From the owner: Full Mechanic and Electric Repair, servicing most makes and models. AC, Brakes, Window Tint, and…read moreMaintenance.

Professional, competent, and courteous!…read more This is the only place I'll bring my car..period! Being a woman, I didn't know what to expect, as it had been my experience to be spoken to in a condescending manner by other mechanics. Not the case here! I was treated with the utmost respect and consideration, which makes all the difference!! When I first came to this place, I expected that they would do the work with expertise (which they did)..what I did NOT expect was how great the SERVICE would be! Michael didn't just explain the condition of my car, he brought me out to the garage and SHOWED me. He pointed out a couple of other things that I should be aware of but didn't have to be attended to immediately. During my most recent experience..I was TERRIFIED that my car would stall on my way to work, causing me to become a bit "frazzled" and emotional by the time I called and explained the situation to Michael. He just said "don't worry, we'll take care of you "...and they did! My car was fixed at a fair price and I was able to breathe again. Thank you National Auto Repair!!!

This place is reliable, quick, and cheap. I went in today to get an inspection. Took less than 10…read moremins and they charged me $25.50. It's a decent price and it was quick. The person taking care of my car I believe was Michael. He greeted us with a smile and even cracked a few jokes. Lol dry humor but nonetheless funny. After my inspection I asked him what to do and he guided me on where I could get my car registered since it was expiring. They are knowledgeable and trustworthy. One more thing this place is on Bissonnet. Potholes on potholes. If you love your car, drive carefully, this place has a giant slope entering and exiting.

Mr. Billy is without question one of the most decent men I have met in my lifetime and I'm pushing…read more70 years old. The first time I went to him I got about 12-15 miles away after he completed my service and I saw smoke coming from under my hood. I panicked, called him and said what should I do. His reply was pull over to a safe spot, give me your location, I'm on my way. He called me twice in the 10 minutes it took him to get there to make sure I was ok and told me it could be as simple as some oil residue smoking. I said my son is here now and he can check and wipe it off if that's the problem. He said no ma'am, I'm almost there, I will take care of you. He showed up, went into an auto parts store and bought something, did something to the car, the problem was solved, and he would not take a dime for his trouble. I will never forget the concern he showed for me that day. That was about 4 years ago and I have not stopped going to him since. If you need a mechanic that does exceptional work, a mechanic that is honest and will tell you what is wrong and not add to it for his personal gain, go to Billy's Auto Repair. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Mr. Billy, not just for the good work and fair prices but it is apparent that whoever raised you should be applauded because you and your brother David exude warmth and respect. This old lady is a happy client. Again, thanks for all you do. Ms. Owens

I have been coming to Billy for years already. I stand by his work. My previous car was flooded and…read morehe fixed it. It was a Mercedes. He is honest and only works on things he knows he can fix properly. I've gone to my fair share of bad mechanics, finding a good one is difficult to do. Billy has a well equipped staff! 10/10

This mechanic is, far and away, the most honest, knowledgeable and professional of any I've ever…read moremet. I've taken my car here several times for various reasons (it's really old and has issues). Each time, Mr. Wu has invited me to see the car on the rack myself, has advised me what should be fixed at that time (and what I should just leave until another day). He has always repaired everything on time, correctly, and will let me know when I can expect to repair something down the road. Mr. Wu and his lovely wife are good people who own and operate a very popular service center. He has saved me hundreds of dollars, keeps my car purring, and even remembers me by name and my car's many issues. You won't find a more honest and knowledgeable mechanic in Houston.

Royal Bellaire auto center I'm highly recommend front desk people friendly and manager explained…read moreclearly and give you advice which one need to fix and which you don't need to help you how to save a lot of money this car care center we can trust .

Great prices, speedy service, a little sketchy but who cares…read more Went here for oil change and break pads replacement. Their price is 1/3 compared to surrounding car shops. The thing is you have to BUY own supplies, because they don't supply it which is a bit weird. They ONLY ACCEPT CASH. So keep that in mind. Will be coming back again. Ernesto was my guy

I highly recommend Soto's for paint, bodywork and mechanic work. Prices are good and quality is top…read morenotch. My friend recommended me to go here and I'll continue to come back even though I live in the Heights. Well worth the trip.