Smart Automotive

(19 reviews)

Yes, Gary is always busy and booked. That is because he is Awesome!…read moreWell worth the wait when you get help from someone who is honest, fair and as helpful as can be. My wife and I are blessed to have Gary as a resource for your 4runner and Taco. Thank you so much Gary! Jose T 09 Taco & 10 4Runner Limited

The staff is very friendly and professional. The business is super clean and very nice inside. I…read morewould highly recommend this business.

My Mechanic Friend

(3 reviews)

Joe and his team is amazing they do thorough job in checking out the car using computer scanners as…read morewell as visual on the car for any damages, wear and tears, accidents, timing belt and test drive to check if alignment or any code pop up while driving the car. Since I was purchasing the car out of state Joe and his team made it seamless for me to get the car. A highly recommended Joe if you are purchasing a used card to get the car checkout to have piece of mind. The best thing about My Mechanic Friend is mobile they will go anywhere instead you taking the car.. Thank You My Mechanic Friend.

I'll start by saying this business is a brilliant idea, I have bought many used cars and have never…read morehad them inspected by a third party. I'm very glad I did! I had them look at a 2014 BMW before I purchased it from the dealer. What I got back was a comprehensive list of things to watch out for as well as things to request from the dealer to inspect further. One additional great thing was they gave me a few smaller things to repair that I wouldn't have thought to look for such as window lock and trunk lighting. The inspection resulted in a more thorough dealer check and repairs that otherwise I would've bought the car with unexpectedly. Having your own experts inspect a used car should be a mandatory practice! I highly recommend My Mechanic Friend!

BA Auto Inspections

3.5

(4 reviews)

I spoke with Bill on 2-4-25 and sent him the $250 fee via Zelle the same day. He did go to the…read moredealership the next day to inspect the vehicle. He called me from the dealership and said the car presented well, except the oil was only half full. He said he would not test drive the car, fearing he would damage it, and he would contact me with the report later. I was caught off guard. What did he mean half full? I looked up the engine, and it holds 6 1/2 quarts of oil, did it only have 3 1/4 quarts, or was the oil only 1/2 way to full mark on the dipstick? The next day, he emailed me a picture of a one-page report that he had taken with his cell phone that was illegible. I replied back that it was illegible and asked that he scan it and email it to me. On 2-7 I emailed him I needed the report he emailed me back and said he would send it the next day with some photos. Keep in mind, time is of the essence with a prepurchase inspection. I had recently lost out on two other vehicles because someone got them before me. On 2-8 he emailed me that his report is verbal and he would work on the report over the weekend, he did send me some photos. On 2-9 I emailed Bill that I had to make my buying decision w/o his report. It had been 5 days and I was afraid of loosing another car. At this point I had, no contract or invoice, no report, He did not test drive the vehicle which was part of our agreement. What I received for my $250 were some photos and a verbal statement that the car was nice and a verbal warning that the oil was half full. I requested a refund. He replied no refund and suggested I read his yelp profile, that his reports are verbal (this was never stated up front) and sure enough at the end of his profile it states, reports are verbal. I have never heard of such a thing. I do not know anyone who would order a pre purchase inspection and not want a written report. If you want a written report with your prepurchase inspection you need to look elsewhere.

Bill responded quickly and professionally to my request to inspect a car for me in the Phoenix…read morearea. I am from out of state and needed an inspector to qualify this car for me. He was my eyes, ears and nose! Yes, nose! I always have to ask a potential inspector if they smoke, because I need a non-smoker to first smell the car and let me know if it smells of smoke or cologne or air-freshener. If it does, I simply pay them their full fee and thank them for their time and they can go home. If it does not smell, the next step is to take good, clear photos of any flaws they see. Bill did a great job of that. I eventually decided not to buy the car. So why did I pay Bill to inspect a car I later decided not to buy? That is the nature of buying remotely. it would have cost me an entire day and hundreds of dollars to fly to and from Arizona to see it for myself. See my attached pictures. Bill found some issues, and some I found after I zoomed in on his clear pictures. Every once in awhile you can find a car remotely that is just a creampuff. This one was close-ish, but not close enough. I decided to keep shopping, thanks to Bill's advocacy for me.

AZ Auto Air

4.5

(106 reviews)

Ac wasn't working, was blowing hot air only. Noticed a decline in my ac cooling gradually over…read moremonths. Explained this to them, they took my car in on a Saturday as a walk in, had my car out in about an hour, maybe less. Not only were they super informative and helpful, the pricing was excellent. The service was excellent. I would highly recommend family members and friends to go here for any auto air issues and will definitely be returning if any more issues arise.

Manager was super friendly and knowledgable to talk to,Helped me talk over my cars issues with no…read morediagnostic fee attached

The Hang Out Garage

(5 reviews)

Helpful in trying to refer me to another shop as they no longer do all the work they used to...and…read morethey've also moved to Santan Valley and are no longer in Mesa.

Looked after the brake upgrade and power steering fix on my F100…read more Team is super responsive and really do care about your vehicle. Couldn't be happier. Have many plans for my truck and will definitely be taking their advice as I move forward.

Auto Detectives

(1 review)

Great service, nice guy. I live in Indianapolis and needed to get a vehicle I wanted to buy…read moreinspected prior to purchase. Mark was quick on the job, doing the inspection on very short notice. His many photos are valuable to assess the condition of the car as well as a great way to document the car prior to shipping. I couldn't be happier. Well worth the money spent. If you are buying a car online from a Phoenix area dealer, I highly recommend Auto Detectives to inspect your purchase and protect your interests.

Tire Kickers

(1 review)

Came here for my car inspection, they were super fast and way more organized than any other place…read morethat I've been!

From the owner: Uber, Lyft and all ride share vehicle inspections. $25.00 per inspection. No appointments required…read more Veteran owned and Veteran ran business.

Ricos Mobile Mechanic

(1 review)

Punctual, professional and an all around good experience. It also helps that he was in my…read moreneighborhood. I will definitely be using him in the future.

From the owner: We're Phoenix mobile mechanics here to repair your truck or car today; competitive rates by skilled…read moremechanics - save money over automotive repair shops. At Ricos Mobile Mechanic, we specialize in suspension, brakes, struts, engine mounts, upper and lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods, bearings, and many more automotive repair services. Call if you have questions or would like to schedule service. Don't settle for less; if you need to pass emissions, replace or repair brakes, fix issues with your suspension, or improve something else going on with your automobile, call the best mobile mechanic in Phoenix and save money.

Revive Auto Center

(142 reviews)

By far one of the best mechanic shop i've been to!! They are super helpful and honest. Will take…read morecare of you very well and are very trustworthy!

great place. thet fixed a fan motor fast and cheap. will come again for ny other carsread more

Mufflers & More

(58 reviews)

I had Mufflers & More build a full 3-inch exhaust for my LS-swapped 1980 Camaro using a Pypes…read moreX-pipe kit, dual Borla XR-1 mufflers, and several V-band clamps. They also fabricated side exits through the rear quarters just behind the rear wheels. Overall, the quality of the work is good, and I'm happy with how the exhaust turned out. The only minor issue was that they left more of the exhaust hanger material than necessary, but they were trying to finish the job at the end of the day so I could pick the car up before they closed. I was able to trim it myself without any issues. They are definitely on the pricier side, but the workmanship, customer service, and overall experience were worth it.

There not many muffler shops I trust. Its crazy I landed this business by mistake and I'm glad I…read moredid. Labor prices or cheaper and they do an excellent job on install. I highly recommend

Revive Auto Center

(142 reviews)

By far one of the best mechanic shop i've been to!! They are super helpful and honest. Will take…read morecare of you very well and are very trustworthy!

great place. thet fixed a fan motor fast and cheap. will come again for ny other carsread more

Sammy’s Auto Service

(37 reviews)

This is a good shop. Miguel is a super cool and chill dude. I've taken my truck here plenty of…read moretimes from small to big issues. I started with them rebuilding my motor and just kept going from there. I did stop going here because of distance and I think if I was closer I would continue to take it to them for small jobs. To be fully transparent, I'm very specific about a lot of things when it comes to my vehicles so there were things that I noticed that weren't right, a couple things still exist to this day that were caused by the shop. However, every time I told Miguel about these issues he immediately did his best to help fix them. And they did fix most of the issues I had. This is not a bad shop at all. I definitely recommend them.

Great service from Sammy's, Miguel was quick to respond and…read morequick to get the work done and at a great price!

Brake Masters

4.4

(95 reviews)

I was in the Target parking lot on 7th and Bell Road after finishing an errand, and was getting…read moreready to go to the gym. When I turned the key, my car wouldn't start. I called Brake Masters to see if they could fit me into their schedule once I got AAA out to start my car. The owner (Mike) told me that he could come out and try to start it for me with a portable battery. He arrived very shortly and got the car going. I went over to the shop, and despite having a very busy schedule, he got the car in and diagnosed a very dead battery (it was over 3.5 years old). They replaced my battery, and got me on my way under half an hour. This is just one example of their continuing outstanding service! Thank you Mike and the mechanics at Break Masters for caring about your customers and going above and beyond your customers expectations.

Mike and Greg are excellent and knowledgeable master certified mechanics. And they come with good…read morepersonalities and they like Trooper.

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13 years ago

Mechanic in my family for about 20 years. Christian man, with ethics and morals. Great mechanic!!! I'll drive 60 miles if I had to, to go to Rob. read more

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