Reasonable price, great owner, and nice location…read more Came in for an oil change and to track down the cause of a recurring stall issue with my Volkswagen Tiguan. The mechanic listened, asked good follow-up questions, made sure he understood the problem before drawing any conclusions, and then diagnosed it cleanly. The part arrived within the window he quoted (2-3 hours), was installed without fuss, and the final bill was reasonable. What stood out as much as the technical work: he flagged a slow coolant leak and a minor oil leak -- this is an older car, so neither was a shock -- but there was no pressure to pile on services. He showed me rough estimates so I'd have them when I'm ready and left the decisions to me. That kind of straightforward, no-upsell approach is rarer than it should be. The waiting area is a genuine plus: free wifi, a table big enough to work at, and a small fridge with complimentary drinks, large TV. My one suggestion would be to add a coffee in the AM. Also, the door to the reception currently reads "B". Might want to avoid any confusion with better signage. That said, I am a big fan of this establishment and will be using them for repairs in the future (apparently sooner than I want :) Bonus: he pointed me to a wonderful Indian place across the street, Biryani, which I'd highly recommend if you have time to kill while your car is being worked on.

My experience at honest automotive was smooth and hassle free. I originally came in for an oil…read morechange and to get my tires checked out and was quoted $105 which I felt was a fair price. I ended up needing more work done and while it was expensive as cars are it didn't cost an arm and a leg. Gia the manager was also just pleasant to talk to and very communicative overall. She even offered to let me come around the desk to type in my credit card number for privacy which I felt was a thoughtful gesture. Overall my experience was great and my car feels better! Thanks honest automotive!

John did my brakes in my driveway, so convenient. Needed pads and rotors and did it so much…read morecheaper than taking it to a dealer. Excellent job. A+​

Awesome quick and fast service. Would def use services again. John was on time, efficient and knew…read moreeverything that needed to be done. Thanks!

Super nice people, super professional service. This is a gemstone in the rough that has become…read moregreater Cary. So nice to see that it is not a corporate chain, or a teeter... or an unused strip mall. Went there recently for my kids car, which had a sensor that I could not replace. Brought in early on Friday morning, they ordered the part and gave me an 1100 (roughly) dollar estimate. Cam shaft sensors are not easy to get to, btw. They got the part in, got it fixed before the end of the day, and my bill was ~850 bucks. They didn't need to replace one of the sensors, and said to me, why spend the money if you don't need to. Respect that. If you get there early, you can generally wait a short time for simple stuff like oil change or junk. I just drop it off and pick it up after work. Muuuuuuccccccchhhhhh better than going corporate or dealer, by far!

While I only needed a state inspection, my observations with their interactions with customers were…read morefriendly and professional. I didn't observe any customer complaints. The waiting area had comfortable seating, and the decor made it feel welcoming. I would bring my car back for service in the future.

After AAA repeatedly (three trips) failed to deliver a working battery for my 2023 Honda Odyssey, I…read moregave up and found Sean Gordon online. He was working on a job but came later the same day. He picked up the battery from AutoZone and quickly installed it. The back story is that I am in a power wheelchair and require this modified van to get in and drive anywhere. Wheelchair transport trips are $100+. After a 3 day delay caused by AAA, Gordon's Mobile Repair got me on the road again.

Great guy. Would definitely recommend to anyone without any doubt. He charged a good price and was…read morefast.

If you're looking for a honest local independent mechanic who specializes in Toyota and Lexus…read morevehicles, then Frank Goodwin is your guy. He doesn't really respond to email/website, but very quick to phone calls. My whole family have been getting our vehicles serviced at his auto shop for many years. He will give you honest pricing and recommendations.

Frank is one of the most reputable mechanics out there. I've taken my 03 Taco to him for about 6…read moreyears. It always runs better when I pick up my vehicle. Frank is old school but keeps up with all technology and all things Yota. All roads lead to Frank Goodwin Auto Service.

These guys are the only mechanics I will EVER go to again as long as I live in the area. I took my…read more2002 Jetta to them a few months ago with a wheel bearing that was in dire need of replacement. They were honest, fast, and very friendly. I called a few days ahead to schedule the service, brought my car by first thing in the morning, and it was ready to pick up by mid-afternoon. Great job. Great price, too. They didn't pressure me at all on further service recommendations, either. In a rare find, these are awesome guys who seem like they opened their own shop because they actually love what they do.

Took my old Audi here and was very impressed, from now on I won't go anywhere else in the Triangle!…read moreFriendly service and timely return of my car but most important of all is that they were completely honest and they didn't try to pressure me into getting any needless/expensive/easy-for them repairs. For a young female like me this is the best quality you can find in a repair shop. They just fixed what I needed done, the most straight forward way possible and very quickly. I dropped it off in the morning and it was done the same day. And the price was reasonable too, I know because I got a quote from a different place in Durham that tried to up-sell me for more than twice the price. Don't take your Audi/VW anywhere else! I need these guys to stay in business forever!

Our truck was making a strange sound. This was our first time here. Carl was our tech and he was…read morevery knowledgeable and professional.

Always very honest and friendly. They saved me a lot of…read moremoney on repairs while other mechanics were not transparent about the car issues.

AVEC is always on time and efficient. They are knowledgeable and good at what they do…read more Fair price. Great value.

They are very aggressive and do not do what they say they're going to do…read more I had them bleed brakes, and after a full day of keeping my vehicle, I went to pick it up and noticed the brakes felt the same. I looked under to see the bleed valves not even wet. They denied it. They refused refund. Yeah, I wouldn't let them fix a lawnmower.

Robert is a pro. He answered on a Saturday morning and was onsite by late morning. My alternator…read morebelt had broken on my way home Friday night. Robert replaced my alternator belt and had me road capable in under 30 mins. Great work! Pricing for his service was within reason and fair. I'll definitely save his information for future vehicle service needs.

Very honest and professional. I would definitely recommend. Prices were fair and gave honest…read morerecommendations.

Honest, Professional and Affordable!…read more Chris and his crew do amazing, reliable work! They go out of their way to give you exceptional quality service and are all so nice to work with. Every time I need them, they are always there and happy to help! G3 will always be my "go to" for any mechanical needs for my Mini Cooper! Thanks guy!

Extremely knowledgeable, well trained, and professional staff with competitive pricing. Awesome…read moreshop for BMW/ MINI maintenance and service needs.