Its a little garage, hard to tell where to pull in, not a lot of frills or comforts, but they're great guys and they do great work. Straight-forward, friendly and professional. read more

Sam was amazing! Replaced my alternator the same day I called with the best quote around and it's been working great since. Very friendly and wonderful service, thank you Sam! read more

My new go-to spot for car repairs in Austin. They are awesome! Friendly and fast service.

I went to Sam's Autocare to ask about getting a front bumper replaced and painted. I chose them because the manager was so pleasant and flexible on the phone. They were just as pleasant in person. They were also efficient and charged a reasonable price. The car was ready when they said it would be, and the bumper looks great! I highly recommend this place! read more

He's always very helpful, has a genuine energy and has good customer service with a smile. I've been to many mechanics that talk over me when I'm trying to explain the issues I'm having which is very annoying. I've never experienced that with him. He listens to what I'm explaining without interrupting. I brought my car in today last minute and he was kind enough to take a look at it for me even though he way busy. He explains things clear and I've gotten things fixed with him before. I highly recommend this shop. read more

I was getting hosed at a nearby shop. Took my Subaru here and got an honest evaluation, fixed my leak for a reasonable amount (50% of other shop) and we spoke about a plan for the rest of the cars life. It has 178,000 so needed an honest mechanic, not a part changer to keep it on the road (sentimental value). Could not recommend more. read more

I've been here twice now and both times received exceptional service. Had to get a new radiator and temperature gauges for my older car and both times they were transparent and fair with pricing and my car was done quickly within 1-2 days. Will be back for any other issues. read more

Took my car in for an oil change. A week later noticed oil was leaking from drain plug. Took it to mechanic and they said the drain plug was broken. They broke my drain plug, let me drive off and said nothing. read more

I live about 2 miles from Sam's Auto Care for many years but all the while paying for overpriced maintenance services at a dealership and other area "brand name" shops. I have an upscale low mileage used car of a reliable automaker that's 12 years old. When 2 of the other local auto repair shops closed their South Lamar locations I decided to check out Sam's. What a rare fortunate find. Sam (yes there's a real Sam) directs the business operations and he's the kind of professional who's ALWAYS genuinely smiling while engaged with his clients. He gets real pleasure from helping customers with honest explanations that make it easy to understand what's involved in the repair or service. Sam spent lots of time showing me the correct minor parts I could buy myself to save money and then he installed them. I've used Sam's Auto Care to repair several minor episodes of body damage to my car caused mostly by my careless backing out of my long tree-lined driveway or maneuvering into ridiculously skinny commercial parking lot spaces. Sam ALWAYS charges unbelievably affordable prices that make me want to add on a gratuity which he does NOT allow any customer to pay. And the speed of the repairs is remarkable given most shops take days or waiting for very minimal repairs. I went to my dealership for the maintenance services they recommend to keep the car in good condition. The most recent time I went primarily for an oil change (before I met Sam) and was told my car needed almost $1,000 of other maintenance services. I declined them then took the list of the services recommended to Sam to confirm if they were needed. He told me most were and those will now be done at Sam's in the following week. My certain expectation is the total cost to do those at Sam's Auto Care will cost at least half (or more) less than the prices quoted by my dealership. My good friend who lives in my same area recently got scammed by another "brand name" auto care business because he doesn't know how to tell what the necessary services are that he does NOT need. That's a common upsell technique used by many auto care services shops as most people aren't knowledgeable of what those maintenance services actually are. So the customer says "okay" then pay a completely inflated invoice for services the car actually didn't need. I used to be one of those people until the miracle of finding Sam's Auto Care located within walking distance from my house!!! You'd be wise to check out Sam's for yourself then save big bucks for important things like gas and groceries! read more

My car's ignition switch/cylinder was messed up from it recently being stolen. Sam's Auto Care did a great job in getting my car quickly fixed. Anmar kept me updated with the parts and prices along with offering his expert opinion which I greatly appreciate as I know next to nothing about cars. I never felt unaware about the repairs needed for my car due to Anmar's well explanations. Nonetheless, I felt very comfortable going into the shop especially as a woman. My car is running a lot more smoother than it did before it was stolen. Thank you Anmar and his team! I highly recommend this shop and will be coming back for my cars maintenance. read more

Our check engine light came on the Monday right before the Thanksgiving holiday. Fortunately Sam's Auto Care was able to get us in and out on that Wednesday! Anmar was communicative through out the process which we really appreciated. Wonderful, stellar service! read more

My F150's low coolant warning light popped on after a trip to San Antonio. I checked the coolant level and it was really low. I added about 1.5 gallons to the correct level and brought it in to Sam's to check for a leak. Sam's called me next day to say that the test showed no leaks... no issues with radiator. The big surprise was they charged me nothing! I continue to check the levels after a few weeks and there is no apparent loss of coolant. What probably happened is nobody (not me or the guys doing my annual oil change) had ever checked the level and just over time the fluid has been burning off little by little.... its an old truck! The point is Sam's is honest and incredibly didn't charge for their time to do the test. Thumbs up for Sam's. read more

I just purchased a 2013 Audi A4 from Sam. I found the vehicle on Facebook Marketplace, which obviously makes anyone cautious. After reaching out to Sam, he told me where I could come to see the car and perform my own inspection. I brought my family mechanic to check out the car before I made my purchase. He went from "I'm not a fan of German cars," to "Man, I would drive this thing," in about 30 minutes. The repair and maintenance work done the the vehicle was very impressive. Negotiations were extremely fair and Sam cut me a deal that I couldn't pass up. Now, I'm the proud owner of a new car. Thank you Sam! read more

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Yet again, Anmar and his crew truly made a difference. The other week, my ATT light came on, and ll the other flashing icons on the dashboard when something goes awry. So I called Anmar, and visited the shop on Wednesday and was informed that my AT was out of fluid. Not a good thing, BUT, I had driven it gingerly from home to the shop so when he told me this, I was frankly seriously bothered. However, they flushed the transmission, put in new fluid, tested it, and told me that there were two pressure lines that looked dodgy, so they went ahead and ordered them. On the Friday, I returned, they installed the new lines, topped off the AT becuase of the switching out the lines, tested the car, and thankfully, the little blue beast was okay...PHEW. The level of service, and kindness, honesty from Anmar and the crew is a rarity these days. I have a 2011 Subaru Forester, and they know Subarus, and I will be going to see Anmar and Co as long as i have this car becuase they truly car about their customer.. Thank you for everything Anmar! read more

I had a really good experience with Sam's last week. It was my first time going and they inspired my trust. Anmar was my point of contact. As others have said, excellent communication - good listening, clear and kind. Even patient with questions I had after the repair was done, which I greatly appreciate. Thank you Anmar and Sam's, keep up the good work. read more

My daughter lives in TX and her parents are in NC. We were referred to Sam's auto care when another shop was trying to rip her off. We had her pay a service fee for looking over her car and drive it to Sam's. Even with paying the fee at the first place, her cost was still cut in half for same parts and work. Not to mention they were very nice and honest. read more

I've been bringing my car here for a couple of years. Anmar goes the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and is very thorough with options provided. I feel they're very well priced and provide amazing fast service. read more

Perfect service. I had my car looked at, fixed, and back in my care within 24 hours. The car required bodywork, mind you. The staff was friendly, helpful, honest, and straightforward. I would absolutely take my car back there again. read more

I always feel taken care of and treated fairly when working with Sam's auto. They are kind and great communicators. I'm so grateful to have found a relatable repair shop that leaves me with a sense of peace read more

These guys have helped me out on a couple of occasions. Very honest and accommodating, gave me timely service at an affordable rate. I'm super grateful to have them. read more

2014 WV Tiguan that's been to Sam's for new brakes, oil changes, inspections, transmission, electronic issues, and more. Their pricing is very competitive, if not always the best around. Customer service is exceptional, always accommodating, trustworthy, timely, and they gave me a loaner car when other shops told me only dealerships did this. Highly recommend, Anmar will take care of you. read more

After going to a few mechanics who tried to hustle me and one of them purposely messed my car up to pay their expensive service which I declined. I found them. They found the problem and told me it wasn't anything what the mechanics claimed of $1650-$6500. They didn't charge for diagnostics either and get the job done in a timely manner. read more

Sam's auto care repaired my brakes on a Monday morning after I'd dropped off the car Sunday evening in a nearby parking spot. The price matched the estimate, and they were extremely responsive and fast. I definitely recommend Sam's auto care. If I have other car issues, I will be back. read more

Found Sam's through good reviews and they did not disappoint! Trustworthy, quality work at a fair price. They're following Covid guidelines better than some restaurants. All interactions were pleasant with no pressure. My rare car needed a specialty part that I could only source from an out of state vendor. It took days to arrive and Sam and Anmar were more than understanding, allowing me to house my car in their shop for several days. If anyone asks I'll tell em "I got a guy." Highly recommend!! read more

New to Austin and my check engine light came on Sunday night. I started Monday morning at Auto Tek- they told me they were booked out two weeks even for a diagnostic. They referred me to their "overflow" shop Lopez Auto Repair but I opted against. Next I went to Dave's Ultimate Automotive- they told me I could drop my car off Wednesday afternoon and should expect $160 for diagnostic. Finally, I called Sam's. I was told I could drop the car off later Monday morning and they'd have a diagnosis by mid day. Sure enough at about 2:00, I got a call that I needed new spark plugs/ignition coils. The car was ready to be picked up by 5:30 before they closed- amazing!! The repair for my 2017 Ford Edge came out to $760. When I called Dave's and asked for a quote for the same repair, they came back with $842 PLUS the $160 diagnostic. Well done, Sam's. I now have my new auto shop established! ***UPDATE 2 WEEKS LATER*** As it turns out, my vehicle unfortunately had deeper issues than Anmar had originally anticipated. 2 days after the first repair, the engine light came back on. Hoping for the best, Anmar (at no cost) replaced the spark plugs saying they could be defective. Unfortunately the check engine light then came back a week later meaning the plugs were fine and there was a deeper issue. Knowing about notorious issues with Ford EcoBoost engines (side note- NEVER BUY A FORD), Anmar even printed the bulletin from the Ford website for us. We took the car to the Ford dealership and they confirmed the car needed a completely new engine- estimated repairs of $9K. We let Anmar know of this diagnosis (which came at a $120 fee) and he told us if we brought the vehicle back to him he would replace with the original spark plugs which he had saved, and give us a FULL REFUND. Sure enough, an hour later the car was ready with a check for $760. Moral of the story, I will never take my car anywhere but Sam's as long as I live in Austin, and you should do the same. Incredibly honest and reliable business, hard to come by these days. THANK YOU ANMAR! read more

My car had 3 lights on and they looked at it and fixed everything for free. They were so nice and welcoming, and there was no wait. Would definitely trust them next time I need help. read more

Absolutely love this place. I'm super skeptical about mechanics in general, like most people, because it would be easy to take advantage of people who don't know much about cars, but Sam's Auto Care is fair with pricing and gets things done in a timely manner. And most importantly, they know what they're doing! I've been here a few times and they've always taken good care of me. The latest problem was that my engine was misfiring. They did not charge me for a diagnostic! Most places definitely would have. They were also able to fix my 6 spark plugs and a coil in one afternoon. All around, another great experience! Both Sam and his son, Omar, seem to be a very well oiled machine(no pun intended). I will continue to come here and will tell anyone I know with a car issue to do the same. read more

For this places location they have fantastic service, and pricing. As a car guy myself I was nervous moving to Austin and finding a mechanic. I know what the stereotype is and some people like to take advantage. Not only did Sam do the work 40% cheaper he also gave me accurate timing and advice. I 100% recommend this place keep coming here. read more

I came here because the side of my rear bumper was coming off. The person I spoke to here was very helpful and took a look. He said he could try to repair, but it was possible that the plastic bracket might break and I may need to get a replacement part. They were able to repair and within a few minutes the bumper was back in the proper place. He was very reasonable and charged a fair price. I was happy and would highly recommend this shop. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic. Anmar does a fantastic job in explaining the issue and resolving it. Very impressed by the service provided here, would recommend this spot to anyone in the area. read more

I've lived in Austin over 20 years and the only mechanic I trust is Sam's Auto Care. Super friendly and honest...

If you are looking for honesty, efficiency, and practical results, I could not recommend this shop enough! I have had various small issues with my car, like leaking tires or belt replacements. I have also had some larger projects, like replacing my air conditioning system. I randomly chose this shop because it is close to where I used to work. However, I have continued to go back because I feel I can trust Anmar and his fairness. It has always been a quick, reliable experience! read more

They are efficient and went out of their way to help me out at no charge and that speaks volumes to me! I recommend them, for sure!

My roomie referred me here, and Sam replaced a catalytic converter in my car. He did good work at a good price, and the best part was, he would run me to my office in the morning after I had dropped off my car at 8am. I would go back here, but the part installed still rattles a bit (almost melodically so) because Sam said my engine was "too rusty" to achieve a perfectly tight installation. Hey, after ten years in Philly being covered in snow, of course the car is rusty! All in all, Sam is sweet, does good work, and delivers satisfying customer service. read more

Anmar is an amazing human being. He was able to see me on the same day and tell me in a heart beat exactly what was wrong with my car and he gave me a very reasonable quote as compared to other mechanics. I will always come back here. Thank you so much Anmar. read more

I came in with no appointment because I had my front bumper pulled out. There was a wire dragging, and Sam's Auto Care hooked it back into the light, and I was on my way!!! What a friendly, helpful business! I will definitely take my car here in the future! Thanks!!! read more

Anmar was very helpful and informative in every way possible. This place does great work at a competing rate. Went and got 5 other quotes from other businesses and Sams Auto Shop gave me the best price. I recommend this place 10/10 read more

I got this car a week ago from Sam's and i cannot be more happy with it. They take good care of you there and do everything they could to help you get the best deal! I would definitely recommend Sam's to my friends who want a car! Great people and great place! read more

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We have been customers of Sam's Auto Care for over 10 years and always been very satisfied with their services. They are honest and very friendly people. They always take care of my car quickly and at a decent price. I'm and out for an oil change in under 1 hour. What a win! These guys are great, they go above and beyond! read more

Excellent customer service and very affordable price The service was very fast and he gave me a car to use when they were working on my car read more