Sometime back in 2021-22 I was smelling fuel vapor after turning my car off. After changing my gas…read morecap on my blue CTS, I was still smelling fuel. Frank's said they couldn't get to it that day(which I learned dealing with Frank's means it wouldn't take long for them to get to my car.) Carlus initially gained my business by telling me he could start on my car right away. Approximately three days passed before he contacted me to tell me the issue and almost another week for him to fix the problem. Carlus then tells me he has other cars and he's working alone. That's understandable but that's not what I was told initially. I made a mental vow to never return. I started dealing with Frank's. When Frank's said they couldn't get to it right away, I gladly told them "that's cool" which resulted with them contacting me within an hour to tell me the issue. Also Frank's has never had my cars longer than two days regardless of the job. I had a neighbor whose Honda Civic wouldn't start even with a jump and a new battery. Frank's was closed so I reluctantly towed it to Aymonds. Again three days go by but this time I didn't find out any information until I decided to walk by. The key needed reprogramming and it was a service Carlus couldn't perform. We had to call Pop A Lock. You'd think he'd let me know the first day. The most egregious event happened recently. With the closing of Frank's and still trying to utilize a shop within walking distance, I reluctantly spoke with Carlus about changing my radiator, transmission, brake, and differential fluid on my silver CTS. When Carlus asked about the engine fluid, I replied"it's not time to change it and I can perform that job myself." I delivered the car early Tuesday 7/14/26. I mentioned I was leaving town and would return Friday 7/17/26. I didn't receive any communication during that time. I arrived at the shop around 9a on 7/17/26 and was told the car wasn't ready because he had to drill out a rusty oil plug for the differential. I then received a phone call twenty minutes later saying the plug came in and now the car is ready. Something about that didn't seem right. I also suspected that no fluid changes had been performed but I couldn't prove it with these closed systems. On the morning of 8/1/26 I drained the engine oil from the oil pan as usual. The oil filter is on top of the motor. I tried unscrewing the oil filter cap and it wouldn't budge. I tried using my body against the breaker bar, an impact wrench and attempted to chisel the cap off but nothing worked. I've had two of these vehicles and changed the engine oil myself in the past six years. I've never tightened that oil filter cap to that point. It's very suspicious that I had an issue with a system that wasn't supposed to be touched in the first place. Bring your car here at your own risk! You can throw that "veteran owned" out the window because Carlus is aware that I'm a veteran also. Not to mention, what I was handed as a receipt says "estimate."

I have to say that Carlus was extremely helpful. We had the fuel pump go out on I-10 EB just before…read morethe last exit (Louisiana Av) of Lafayette, LA. AAA towed us to the closest shop at 4 AM. 7:30 Opening time came and went, figured out that Good Friday a lot of businesses are closed. Finally called Aymond Automotive and Carlus answered the phone and explained that he was actually closed and just there until 10 AM waiting on a parts delivery and a customer pickup. He said he could come and check it for us and in 5 minutes he was there with a fuel pressure gage and confirmed our suspicion, fuel pump died. 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 OEM pump, never changed. He said tow it to the shop if we can get it there before 10. We got there at 9:15. Carlus changed the pump and filter and had us ready to go a little after 10. Shout out for this Marine Corps veteran for helping my family and I to get back on the road again and on our way to Orlando, FL. We got back home Easter morning in time for Easter morning services.

While visiting from out of town, lost a collector gasket off of the manifold, first place I came…read moreto. Great service, and the repair was much less then I anticipated. Counter man was courteous and shop personal were helpful.

Wish I could give 6 stars . If you have a tesla, this is the place !! Unfortunately had to go there…read moretwice for my model 3 - Perfect repairs. They don't just use paint codes, they perfectly match your cars paint now. Finished on time and price. Have taken other cars there in last 10+ year's and every time my expectations' were exceeded. You can not do better. Mike Suldo

Bobby's did a great job repairing my car! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for…read moreexcellent repair work! But the manager Justin was not professional at all. He is the reason why I would never spend another dime there... The sweet lady at the front desk was so kind to me and even offered to me help! She should be the manager as for Justin shame on you. I have worked in service and parts my entire life. I have never dealt with a manager like that......... You can truly see who wants to help ppl and who doesn't.

Very focused on customer service. Our car needed a new engine. He sought out the most affordable…read moresolution and fixed our car in the timeframe he committed to

Been having Joe repair our vehicles for 40 years. He's always been honest and reasonable.read more

Avoid Lafayette Custom Automotive…read more I confirmed multiple times that I was ordering a hidden hitch for my Porsche Cayenne. When I picked up my car, they had installed a large, visible hitch (chipped and rusted) and cut my bumper without my knowledge or consent. I later found out the front desk employee changed the order on her own to "save me money"--something I never approved. They eventually installed the correct hitch, but the damage was already done. My bumper now has a large, unnecessary cut that will cost me around $1,000 to repair. To make matters worse, they had the audacity to tell me the bumper would have needed to be cut anyway--which is misleading. It would not have been cut where they made the visible damage; that only happened because they installed the wrong hitch. Despite all of this being their mistake, they still made me pay half of the $200 overnight shipping to fix it. Unacceptable workmanship, poor communication, and zero accountability.

Outstanding service and great people to work with. Added a step to my Jeep YJ and came…read moreOut better than expected. Highly recommend this shop to think outside the box

I highly recommend Jolley's Paint and Collision Center to anyone looking for repairs or a paint job…read moreto their vehicle. The business is family owned and operated business that are very professional and helpful. Missy worked with my insurance company and kept me informed of work to be completed and at what price. After my car was hit by a sledgehammer on Hwy 90 going 60mph, I was very nervous about the whole process of getting the car repaired and driving again. Missy was a calming voice at a time when I needed support and an experienced voice to help me. My car looks brand new....Thank you, I am so happy with your work!

Awesome work!!! Does great body and paint work. Has worked on my husband's Promod after he wrecked…read more You would never know the car was wrecked. Will recommend to everyone.

Son Auto was THE best in the area when they first opened. The service was quick and reasonably…read morepriced. Now it seems that the turnaround has diminished greatly. Recently, Son Auto had my brothers car for months without updating him of what repairs the car needed, moved his car to a second location that is unguarded(Son Auto claims to have purchased this unsecured property.) The day we were told the car was finally ready, the car killed(stop working) literally one block away from the shop.

I would give 0 stars if I could my 1986 Cadillac haven't ran right since it left that shop 2500…read morehundred in the whole never bring your car there and they want get any of my business again and I will let everyone I know to stay away from this shad shop

Just moved to Lafayette and needed some repairs to my vehicle.  Was recommended to Barras…read moreAutomotive by a friend.  I have to say these guys are amazing.  They are knowledgeable, honest, and they really make you feel like an extended member of their family.  It very rare these days to find mechanics who really care about the clients. I will continue to use Barras Automotive for my future vehicle repairs and highly recommend others to utilize them as well.

I have always relied on my best mechanic to do all of our auto repair . Because unlike those other…read morebusinesses that are all so money hungry . Mr. Elton and Sons always take me in fast and efficient manner.. Also with the efforts to always help me in the process of saving money. This is always a blessing to single parents man or woman. They understand that things can get hard for everyone and never have i been denied service .. They have also worked out payment plans with some. Things that they allow on certain issues, dnt get it confused this is only on if you are coming out of pocket on ur own or if you have insurance involved well then they have protocols to follow... With this being said , I've been Giving the option to get the parts if im paying out my pocket . When insurance company involved i never have to do a thing they handle everything every time . In other situation they have taken the time to over look the whole car or truck and fix other issues that would cause a bigger problem for me later all in the same time of the initial scheduled time . Depending on how big the additional issue was that they found, you may or may not see additional charge for it .. I strongly recommend Elton, Clmire , Sean , and Josh Barras .. Everytime for anything from car to truck, boat , motor bikes . They are gifted in this way .. Much thanks to the men ...