Denha-Rankin Automotive provided great customer service at a great price!…read more We just tried Denha-Rankin Automotive located at 19619 FM-1431 last week for a BMW oil change. Waited during the service - so fast! The owner is Ray - text or call him to set up service (737) 376-8905 - he is prompt w/responding & professional.

Knowledgeable, honest, excellent service. Does great work…read morefor a fair price. Ray has worked on my wife's jeep, my truck, and my daughter Prius. Highly recommended.

The way I look at finding a mechanic for my car is the same as looking for a great Dr. I found a…read moregreat mechanic! Dealer warranty is no longer with my vehicle and now I dont have to deal with dealer run arounds and ridiculous pricing. Although I wouldnt mind paying the money if I could trust em like I do Ruben. Ruben was currently getting his shop organized and with all the work he needed to do he glady took in my car for a complete brake overhaul. Talk about service before self!! While talking with him I then learned he had numerous years of experience with customizations as well. Of course I had to have him install a rear carbon fiber diffuser as well. Everything was installed with TLC and looks amazing and even went as far as purchasing hardware for concealment on his dime!! Just to make sure it was done the right and didn't cut any corners!! Ruben will be maintaining, tuning, and building my car from now on. He's very well educated as a mechanic along with meticulous! Win win! Someone who goes above and beyond to make sure the customer is taken care and happy with the outcome is very hard to find. Clean shop along with a clean waiting room. The Snap on keg is a must to see! Wish I could give you more than 5 stars!!

From the owner: Auto repair and performance for European vehicles.read more

This week they changed the transmission fluid in my Ram 1500. I had them change the filter and the…read morerest was up to them. They conducted a thorough check of the rest of the truck. It will need new front brakes in a few months and the rear pinion seal is leaking at the drive shaft. I could not be more satisfied, or complementary. They're professional and fast, having my truck done in just a few hours. I'm pleased we have this shop so close to home. A special thanks for Jenny, who helped process the order and keep me informed when work was completed.

They call themselves "Vineyard Bay" but don't let them fool you, they are not the family owned…read morebusiness that everyone use to go to and trusted a couple of years ago. That business is long gone. They are now owned by someone listed as an investor who owns other automotive shops, sadly not a "mom & pop" place anymore. They also use the name V Bay. (Photo below) While the current owner acquired the business very shortly after my son had "work" done there and I use the term work very loosely due to the fact that things were done wrong, pieces were broken and paint on a custom painted truck was damaged. The current owner chose to acquire the name, the building and even the employees but NOT the warranties!!! We had $3500 worth of transmission work done on our vehicle which again, came back with more problems than it went in with. My son immediately spoke with the owner which at that point was the original owners son, however, all of the other current employees were still there and was given a price of $5500 to fix the truck because now other things needed to be fixed, AFTER they "fixed" it!!! So of course we opted out. Fast forward to recently when a mailing came out advertising Vineyard Bay and I decided to put up a FB post on a couple of our local pages just to inform neighbors of our experience with the shop because I knew that they had been a trusted name in our community for a long time and obviously they were not the same company anymore . I had a lot of people reach out to me both on the post and privately about issues that they have also had with Vineyard Bay. Representatives from Vineyard reached out to us after finding out about the FB post and my son and I went in and spoke with them. They offered to fix the vehicle for free, tow it to the shop if need be, make sure a "master mechanic" is the one who would work on it and the service manager would oversee the entire process. *** 1. Does it take something of this level to get a higher skilled mechanic to work on your vehicle? If so why did this not happen the 1st time? *** 2. Shouldn't the service manager oversee all work? How much trust would anyone have in a shop after an experience like ours? We explained that the truck was in the process of being repaired and that we had no desire to bring it back to their shop for any type of service. We were asked "what would it take for you to take down or change the FB post?" Our answer was simple, a refund!! We weren't asking to be compensated for additional labor hours that had now accrued, new parts that had to be purchased, or for other parts that had been damaged. We just asked simply for a refund of the $3500 paid to a company that yes, was in the middle of a transition of ownership but assumed a well known and trusted local name, a location and employees but not customer warranties. When we met with them on 1/16/26 they said they needed to speak with the previous owner and see if they could recoup the money from him to refund my son. They got back to us yesterday and their answer was "no." They did however offer my son an oil change, not some of his money back, not to cover new parts....... just an oil change!! Now I will say that the two gentlemen we have dealt with, Travis and Chris have been very polite, professional and respectful throughout the past week and we appreciate that very much. Unfortunately they have lost our business and the business of many of our family & friends. They were interested in my original post coming down or being changed so I figured I at least owed them an update on the original post, only fair right? They did ask. This is our own personal, honest experience and review of Vineyard Bay automotive/ V Bay Automotive ~ feel free to draw your own conclusions. ***one of the mechanics that worked on the vehicle wrote: "customer is a pain in the ass ~ little midget " SEE PHOTO in marker on one of the parts before installing it into the truck. It was found when the truck had to be taken apart again to be fixed.*** The company does say that they fired the employee as soon as they saw the photo of this on my original FB post. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE OR REPOST

I brought in my RV to have them look it over when no where else would. They were so upfront about…read morewhat they could do and sharing what wouldn't be possible and why with the equipment they have. I haven't experienced such honest and clear communication from a place and can not recommend them enough When I shared it felt "weird driving" and explained what it felt like, sam said he didn't see anything but he would take it out to drive to make sure. After driving it he said it did feel off, though it was suspension he would look deeper... After some research and digging he found the tires, though perfect looking shape, we're 10 years old and needed to be replaced. That did the job and I am so grateful he listened and didn't just shrug his shoulders or dismiss me like other replaces have. That's the kind of commitment I appreciate and the whole family was so pleasant and kind. Def use their services whenever you can.

I was there 2 months ago with my little red car (2002 Mercedes E seres)…read moreI had been referred by friends who demand the best. Everything was great. My car was repaired and it will be maintained by Elite Car Care! They are fabulous people with an excellent work ethic. They run an honest and upfront local business. It is one less thing for me to worry about! Thanks a lot Sam and Crew. I appreciate y'all. Judy A, Bee Cave, TX

Grateful for the help, professionalism and honesty during my visit few days ago. I called and…read moretalked with Mike after my warning message/light came on my car and he said come on by and I'll take a look. Mike was awesome and thank goodness knew right away it was a minor issue and resolved it quickly and I was on my way! Thanks you Mike! see y'all on the next needed service! Bethany Martin

Staff's are friendly and honest. I have been here almost 10 years. Good quality services.read more

Pops and the team are genuinely great people. I am happy they open this location in Marble Falls…read more Honest and do good work. Thank you Pops!!!

From the owner: Founded in Austin Texas in 1946 we opened a second location in Marble Falls Texas in 2024. We…read moreprovide Expert Automotive Repair and Maintenance on all make and model vehicles. M.E. Gene Johnson Garage is locally owned and operated. We promise to treat our customers with courtesy and respect and will fix your car correctly. We want to earn your business!

I can't say enough good things about Spicewood Auto Clinic. Randy and his staff fixed my…read moretransmission and found a cracked axle and fixed that too. Honest and did what he said he was going to do. I would recommend this auto shop to anyone needing car service in the Spicewood area.

I am someone who never writes reviews because I understand things can go wrong sometimes but that…read moreshouldn't reflect the whole business. I am only writing this because I have had multiple bad experiences at this location. I have been several times when they still have an hour or so before closing and they will say "they are short staffed" and can't do the oil change. This is my second time when I was the only car in line and they have refused to do the oil change even though there is over an house left before closing. I will no longer attempt to come to this location.

I needed some much needed advice on my LandRover. I stopped in. They were short handed and only one…read moreperson was working. He still took the time to give my car a quick peak and speak with me about some things. I ended up not needing their assistance with anything major, but if I ever do, they will get my business. Just because he took the time to help me without making me make an appt and without making me feel like I was an inconvenience.

Don't know how to run a business. Would not recommend…read more Customer service was rude. Find the next spot.

I just got 30,000-mile maintenance and inspection (not a trivial service) on my 2021 Toyota Avalon…read moreLimited from the nearby Cottonwood Shores Grease Monkey. The good news is that the staff was very nice, friendly and easy to work with; there's a comfortable waiting area, and the work was completed when promised. My wife has used them for periodic oil changes with no problem, and I've used them for other work in the past, usually satisfied. The less good) news is that there was a bit of upsell pressure for optional $200+ fuel injector service (not a terrible thing; we're capitalists after all), and their overall prices were significantly higher than my alternative well-established repair shop 15 minutes away in Marble Falls. (I didn't know that at the time, and went to Grease Monkey for convenience.) The cost was still far less than what a Toyota dealer would have charged, and they upsell too! A couple of examples: The charge for changing the transmission fluid, including the fluid itself, was $512 (including tax). In Marble Falls the total would have been in the high $300s, including their most expensive fluid. Grease Monkey told me that my tires were badly worn and cupping, with a fairly fresh cut in one that exposed the steel belt. See photo they sent.) I don't recall hitting anything that would have cut a premium tire that badly, but it was an important safety inspection find. They strongly recommended (and I agree) replacing the front two for just under $440 per tire (same premium tire, installed, including tax), and recommended a road hazard guarantee for an additional 17%, which would have brought the total to about $500 per tire. (Every tire I've ever bought comes with a road hazard guarantee included, but theirs might have been a little more comprehensive.) I declined. The cost of exactly the same tire from the Marble Falls shop (installed, including tax) is just under $331 per tire (without the road hazard upsell). Interesting side note: There was a very cool unfinished 1941Chevy pickup hot rod in the storage yard, and I think I saw classic Chrysler Imperial tailfins sticking out farther down the row.

This establishment is what happens when private equity comes in and buys auto shops and…read morestandardizes the payment system. Had truck towed there for power steering failure, upon diagnosis they found a bad hose, was quoted at $800+ dollars. (Remind you that I paid $650 to replace the whole power steering pump a year prior at a different shop with a motocraft part) The extra money was for a "power steering flush and bleed". Had no choice, so after repairs I showed up and the hose was replaced, but the wheels still wouldn't turn all the way to the left and right, and system groaned. Power steering was drivable unlike before, but they suspected a bad pump. The negotiation to get the price down was painful, even though the hose was replaced, the system was still not fully effective, and I questioned the high price of the job. Walked out at $550 and still have to take it to another shop. This place cares more about making money to affect the bottom line than they do taking care of customers. Go take it to a reputable mom and pop shop. Now that my vehicle is drivable, I will source other options. Also, truck is still dripping power steering fluid, hopefully from a dirty job, and not an additional leak.

Leading into a holiday weekend, Ryan was very timely with all communications and service. He…read moreaccurately assessed my vehicles's electrical system using computer analysis/data and a thoughtful investigation method. He promptly provided written repair estimates and picked up and returned my vehicle from my home for the repair service process - saving me much needed time for other weekend chores / tasks. His repair was spot on correct, and he found a few other minor accessory wiring issues he corrected at no charge. My vehicle is now running like a top again at a fair price and all without any added stress or lost personal time. I encourage Spicewood, Bee Cave, and Lakeway-area residents to try out this talented mechanic and aspiring entrepreneur. I will again utilize his services.

Ryan is a life saver! My car started breaking down when I was in town for a bachelorette party on…read moreLake Travis, and Ryan took me in and did a prompt diagnostic to figure out what was wrong on very short notice. My schedule for this trip was jam packed and stressful, but Ryan made me feel like it was one less thing on my plate by taking my car in and figuring out my options. I felt like I was in good hands, and trusted his guidance through figuring out next steps while eventually needing to find my way back home 3+ hours away. He went above and beyond to help me feel safe and taken care of!