Great experience at Terry's Auto Clinic in Springdale (801 W. Johnson Ave). I recently moved to…read moreSpringdale, AR, with a 17-year-old Subaru Legacy Station Wagon. As a single woman, relatively new in town, and with a vehicle that needs a few tweaks now and then, I needed a local mechanic that I could trust - both in terms of workmanship, as well as personal integrity (meaning who wouldn't rip me off... sorry, but there are a lot of dishonest mechanics out there.) Lucky for me, one of my endodentist's assistants recommended Terry's Auto Clinic a while back. So with the holidays approaching, I realized an oil and change and an inspection, to ensure the trusty four-wheeled family heirloom could make a 1700 mile round trip for Christmas, was in order. So I made an appointment and gave Terry and his crew a verbal a list of known minor issues and that was that.
The day of the appointment, there was no waiting. A little over an hour later, the beast (i.e., the car) was ready. With a car like this, it could be a gold mine for a mechanic in terms of unnecessary repairs. Terry did nothing of the sort. Just changed the oil, confirmed what I had already told him, and recommended a fellow for an estimate on some exhaust work if I was interested in pursuing it. Terry gave me some tips on what type of oil to use, and when and how to measure it (there are some leaks - nothing serious at this point). Terry and his crew are easy talk to, and listens to your concerns - there's no pressure or effort on their part try to sell you services where you don't need them. They do a great job - no more and no less, for a very reasonable price. Terry even gave me a discount on the inspection, which I greatly appreciated.
The overall impression is friendly, professional, with that small-town hospitality that is a rarity (at least where I come from). I believe his son also works there.Terry's been working on cars since 1973, and formally in business since 1979. I can see why. If you're in the Springdale, AR, area and need work done on a vehicle (all makes, from what I can tell), I recommend Terry's Auto Clinic.