Shannon at the front desk is great. She is very knowledgeable. After the complimentary 2nd opinion…read morewas completed she helped me formulate a repair/maintenance plan based on priority. Then Clark's provided me with a loaner. Yay Shannon & Clark's.

I called ahead to confirm the oil change price with their coupon and they were super nice on the…read morephone. When I arrived, the vibes were completely off and nothing like on the phone. They ended up adding a $15 charge for tire rotation which put a sour taste in my mouth because it had not been mentioned earlier and made their cost less competitive. The waiting room seemed really nice online but it feels like sitting in the school admin office waiting to see the principal. It's tiny and you're practically all sitting shoulder to shoulder so don't expect to get any work done. It didn't take them too long to complete the oil change which was nice. However the real reason for the 2 star review is the inspection report. They told me nothing was wrong except for 2 tires getting close to end of their life. I thought this was odd since i could hear my break pads and was told last time that they'd need to be replaced at this oil change by another mechanic. I asked specifically about this and they said no the break pads are still fine. I was also expecting something else because my car is on it's 5th year of life and there's other stuff besides an oil change that you need to do. Nothing. I left, not realizing that the inspection link they text expires and you won't be able to access without logging in (i had asked for a printout but they said the link is fine). And now less than a month later, my car doesn't start because the battery is dead, a steering wheel sensor (RDS thing) is no longer working and the breaks are squealing when I reverse too. Car was fine before. I don't know if these are their fault but the inspection is definitely a joke -don't trust it!

I am happy with Aqeel. First I was scared to take my Porsche Cayenne. I had to get my breaks done…read more I am so delighted and happy with his work and knowledge about these cars. My hands down to this guy. Amazing and economical cost. I will be coming for all my Europeans cars here.

Aqueel makes excuses for jobs he can't do or isn't confident in doing. Although seems like a nice…read moreguy and does simple things quick and easy (oil change, tires, brakes, or even simple engine part replacement) i wouldn't trust him with bigger jobs.. a day job sure. Anything more complex find a mechanic that'll give you a warranty. Aqueel can't afford warranties. Maybe be has a warranty on the PARTS but he won't replace anything for free and will look for you to pay his labour. Even if the part fails you're expected to pay labour. So if the part is $200 and it fails, you dont pay the $200 part he gets it for free but still wants you to pay his labour fee. Bollocks mate! Quite a scam and unprofessional behaivor. Pay the pretty penny at a real mechanic shop and get a warranty for parts AND labour. In so many businesses in this Country of USA when you replace a part they give you a certain amount of time as a warranty. Then replace that part FREE of charge if it is defective (manufacturer defect) in Aqueels garage you will still pay. This is a greedy way to do business and sadly me or my family won't go back. I will drive 30 or 40+ minutes to a different mechanic who is slightly more expensive but Sadly aqueel will no longer be getting my money. Sorry ol chap!

J&A do amazing work, call when something comes up before moving forward and still got the vehicle…read moredone quick. It's the only place in Grundy I would take my car to for any transmission or drivetrain work!!

Took my Honda in for transmission issue. The guys in the shop took it for a test drive and let me…read moreknow what the issue was and how much repair cost would be. Everyone was super courteous and explained everything so I would understand (I am not a car guy). They spent over an hour diagnosing my transmission problem and did not charge me anything! Service and ethics that are a rare commodity today. Thank you J & A staff!

Great the few months that they were here. Used them a few times for repairs. Drove by today and the…read morebuilding is for sale and vacant....no note of explanation, web site gone, also. They're gone!

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This guy knows his business.He did an excellant job on my husbands truck. Looks like new.I highly…read morerecommend Automotive Specialties.

It was an unfortunate set of events that dictated we would not have our car repaired at Lucas…read moreAutomotive Specialties, but instead trade it in but that didn't stop the receptionist from being very rude, unprofessional and then hanging up on me when I said, it was unacceptable that we could not get the car back until tomorrow. I called back to speak to her supervisor and told him it was unacceptable that we could not get our car back today since she told me, I'll call you when it gets here. Making it sound like it was on its way and never once saying it could be a day or so from this morning. So I called back late in the afternoon trying to find out why I haven't heard back and she told me I couldn't get it until tomorrow. I explained that my wife needs it for work tomorrow and why wasn't I told that. She then said she did tell me, which she did not. So after she hung up on me I called back and I asked to speak to her boss. He was no better than she was in rudeness and professionalism. Years ago, I had dealt with them before and now remember what she was like that time too. They may do great work there but I wouldn't know it but I'll tell you what with those attitudes I will never go back there nor recommend them to anyone I know. I have never been treated so poorly by people who want to continue to do business in this town. On day two sometime just after 11 AM the lady from the front desk called with the estimate and we decided not to have the work done, she was angry and upset. I said I was leaving to pick up the car and that's when they told me it was taken to a subcontractor and she'll call me when it's back. I tried to interject that I would go pick it up, but she made it sound like it was already on the way. I was working and lost track of time and it got to be around 5 PM and I called back and she said the car is not there yet and that it would be there tomorrow morning. I told her that was unacceptable, because she knew my wife needed it to see patients as a traveling nurse. She said, I told you I'll call you when it's here and hung up on me. She knew from that morning that my wife was a traveling nurse and had patients to see the next day and needed the car but that didn't matter to her. Day three of dealing with Rich Lucas of Lucas Automotive Specialties and his representative at the front desk. I arrived at 8 AM, and another man was trying to help me but when Rich walked in he said I was wasting his time because I was looking for the best price for the work I want it done to the car and that they don't do estimates unless the work is being done there. (I ask you, what is an estimate for if you're gonna have to have the work done there and you don't have a choice once you get the estimate? No one I've ever dealt with before after getting an estimate done has demanded that I have to work done by them because they did the estimate. That is utter foolishness. So not only is he a mean old man he has deceitful business practices any uses fear and intimidation to try to get you to cave in to his view of things. We weren't even told until day two the car was taken to someone else to have the estimate done.) I went there at 8 AM to pick up the car and was told by Rich Lucas I don't listen because they said they would call me and no one called me. I said I understand but we need the car and I'll go pick it up. Rich said angrily, we don't work that way now get the "F" out as he stood up and pointed at the door. I said you're withholding my vehicle from me out of spite because we didn't have the work done here and I don't owe you any money, I'm calling the police. After the police came, he finally said the car would be there at 9 AM. I went back home and picked up my wife so she could leave straight from there. We arrived at around 8:40 AM and by 8:55 AM her car was still not there. At this point she took mine to see her patient and I waited inside where I could continue to watch the parking lot entrance. At around 9:20 AM I saw out of the corner of my eye Rich get up from the front desk and go back into the shop and then a few minutes later he showed up in the parking lot out front with my wife's car. Rich Lucas made me wait an additional 20 minutes, past the time he said the car would be there, knowing he had the car in the back the whole time. When he finally showed up with the car he had come from his back lot of which there is no access, except through the front entrance of which I have been watching since 8:40 AM. This means he is a deceitful, spiteful, lying, cheat. That's just my opinion after dealing with him for three days. It's also my opinion, based on my personal observations that he had my car the entire time and he was just being mean and spiteful.

My problem wasn't diagnosed during the first visit & the alarm light was no longer showing so they…read moreonly charged 100.00 (on top of the $290 something that I had to pay just to bring it in.) Within a mile of driving it the light was back on, I had scheduled another appointment for a week later for something unrelated. When I came in for that appointment (which included a diagnosis) they said that they couldn't diagnose it & that I would have to make a separate appointment & pay for them to address something that they didn't initially take care of. When they called to give me the diagnosis for the second visit, there was something fishy about how it was being handled & I was told that one repair would cost over $2000.00 & a second repair would cost over $5000.00 & the story kept changing (plus I was told that my car wasn't safe to drive.) I wasn't having any issues with my car until they told me during the first visit where they never fixed what it was brought in there in the first place. I read some negative reviews that described my situation to a "t" so I told them that I wasn't having any going to get a second opinion. They called backed twice trying to scare me into getting my car repaired by them. Even when I came in that first time I didn't feel like they gave much regard to me with regards to customer service, it was more about what was convenient for them & I was dismissed.

Brought our vehicle for routine maintenance. They try and charge quadruple and upcharge for…read moreeverything. After getting the truck back ( refusing extras) having trouble with additional things. Went elsewhere and paid over $1,000 less than what they quoted. Beware.

Very professional and up front about everything. I took my BMW last week for couple of issues. They…read morechecked my car and provided me itemize details and price of the repair. I was really really surprised that they didn't charge for checking my car. There information made me make a decision whether I buy a new car or do the repairs. I have decided to take my car for repair next week now. This is my third time taking my BMW to them. Previously I use to take to BMW dealership but BMW dealership charges a lot compare to them. Very professional, detail oriented and one great quality they have is great listeners .

Prompt response. Phone consultation was very extensive and I didn't feel rushed. Jeff was very…read morethorough and explained everything in terms I could understand. I highly suggest calling to discuss your particular situation with them.

All the guys are wonderful here and they don't overcharge. Lyle Brandon and the Smog Mechanic is…read morejust wonderful.

no communication, horrible service, and making up problems with my vehicle. also, they messed up my…read moreoil change three times it's ridiculous. had a car there that wouldn't start and after giving him $2000 worth of repairs, they never fixed the problem. also a repair that was supposed to take a couple of days took a month. again with absolutely no communication. what a crappy place too. DO NOT GO THERE. SPREAD THE WORD

Helpful employees, honest quote, we will be back! Our son's car broke down on the way back from his…read moreinternship - we live in Idaho and he attends AU...we had no idea where to go. They provided a full work-up and worked on our Mini quickly. We will be back to fix the not so immediate issues once he completes his internship.

The receptionist was very friendly and informative. The mechanics were very efficient and did the…read morework quickly and carefully. The prices were extremely fair and they did not try to upsell me and they did remind me of something so necessary, but overlooked as that I needed a new wiper blades. After mentioning that they I was offered the opportunity to replace the immediately and the work was done in less than 10 minutes.

Got breaks, rotors, oil and new radiator with a service fluid flush. Service is always great! Never…read morehad a single issue with coming here, friendly staff and smart mechanics. And unlike other shops in the area they care about doing things the right way and that's very appreciated to feel valued as a customer.

Been a customer for over a decade. Always tried to approach these guys with grace and understanding…read morehaving wrenched on cars for over 40 years myself. It can be a tough business. Honesty and humility goes a long way. Let's start with the good... these guys always listened and would even install my own parts when I could supply them. They knew that I knew what was needed and there was a common and mutual respect between us. This has changed over the last couple of years though. First negative; they pulled our Lexus into a parking space after service, left it unlocked over the weekend, and ran it into a light pole - denied doing it despite the line from the light poles base exactly matching the new crease in the car. Second negative; they replaced a T-Stat on my truck and dented and scratched the driver's side fender up high (tool drop, done this myself over the years) - denied it again despite pictures before and after drop off. Third negative; dropped off our convertible for service and they parked it under the tree full of berries (you can imagine what it looked like after the birds bombed it) the droppings stained a brand new top (light tan and now with blue spots). No apologies. No "hey, we'll get it cleaned for you". Nothing. Fourth issue (I'm a slow learner and guess I give way too much grace); I brought the Vette in for service and they mis-entered the millage out on the invoice. When I later had the car sold the deal fell through because the CARFAX didn't match the odometer and the upset buyer suspected a rollback even though it was only 3K miles different. I asked the manager at this shop to call this guy and let him know what happened. He refused to "get involved". When I pressed the issue he told me he couldn't correct this with CARFAX even though they knew they messed up. This wasn't true. It was fairly simple and I took care of it. He just didn't want to put in the effort and correct his mistake. Final straw; I brough my LS1 powered Corvette in to have the harmonic balancer changed. Got the car back and just days later something "popped" in the front end. To replace this part, the mechanic has to separate all the steering components and drop the engine cradle, drop the rack and pinion, sway bar etc. to access and replace the balancer (I know what I'm talking about as I've worked on cars myself for 40+ years - Grab some popcorn, Google C5 balancer replacement and watch the video). You need a special tool to separate these components (ball joints, tie-rod ends etc.) so you don't damage them and can ensure reuse of them when they're viable. Well, there are hammer marks all over these things. It's like repairing a watch with a set of jewelers' pliers or a giant hammer... you don't do it with a hammer (separate them by beating them apart) unless these parts are junk because beating on them with hammer to break them loose is like brushing your teeth with a wire brush or walking on your hardwood floors in baseball cleats. Needles to say, I've tried to get them to stand behind their work to no avail - apparently I upset them because I called them out on their mistakes, noted their carelessness, and I'm just too demanding. So, they have informed me they no longer will accept my business or my calls. I've yet to speak to or receive a call from the owner and I don't expect to since these guys have no integrity left in them. I guess it's fine to go here if you have a beater and need a set of wiper blades or a basic oil change, but SERIOUSLY stay away from this place for any substantial repair or diagnostic work unless you have the patience of a saint or of God Himself. I get it... there's always a knucklehead in every shop, there's just too many here now though. The manager obviously has no shame, no pride in their product, or is he concerned with their reputation. He and his junior managers have clearly lost their sense of right and wrong (perhaps it's time for them all to change carriers). This used to be a reputable shop a decade ago. A lot has changed. Respect is earned not used as a slogan. You reap what you sow, "Mike" (Dolf). You lead by example. You show and act with integrity and your team will follow. If not, you send em' packing. A shop that won't stand behind their work is not a shop for you to patronize. I'd like to hear from the owner or corporate but I don't think they really care about their customers either.