Eric, Could you shoot me a quick email please? i am seriously inquiring about employment. Not wasting your time thank you, you are the man. michael c sawyer jr mikeysawyerbuilds@gmail.com ***to the troll giving low reviews because the shops busy... go piss off man, you cant review the service of the shop when they were too busy to fit you in. Cant always accommodate the world, rush priority due yesterday, for zero down no interest for five years. Your a hater because your youtube hero didnt answer and save the day. It's nothing personal pal, it's wrong to slander a business over such petty nonsense. Dont be a dueche and crappy human like that, you should delete the bad review, or maybe ill trace your IP adress to a street address and come pay u a visit and have a conversation about being a man and not a dueche. Thats a stab at a man with a family's livelihood and the punishment and restitution for such treasonist acts against fellow americans is paid in blood more odten than not from little meaningless incidents and ass hairs crossed read more

I've had this gentleman's video sites saved on my computer for years, ever since I saw some of his early work. I was also too far away to visit in person. He appears to not only make good videos, but does excellent mechanical work. In the last few months I have had a problem with oil getting into my cooling system on a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. It appeared to be a defective 'oil cooler'. I replaced it, and things appeared OK for about a month,...then it began again. I decided to bypass this silly oil cooler on such a small v6 engine, and that appears to have fixed it, but I still have a very small oll leak in that area? I have looked for any video that South Main might have done on such a subject, but found none??.. ...so no other folks have had problems with faulty oil coolers that car designers/builders have be putting on these small engines?.....and what for?...they are not of such a size or extreme use (like racing) to need an oil cooler for the engine?? read more

Not only do I learn a lot about cars and get a bunch of laughs while watching the South Main Youtube channel, but after watching perhaps 50 episodes and observing the interaction between Mr and Mrs O, I am actually thinking of sticking my toes back into the waters of not only marriage but also running a business as a couple. It is clear that they are great people and that God has blessed them, and what makes them so special is how willing they are to share the good life they have going with the rest of us to give us some hope. My only complaint is that there are too few videos of brake jobs involving rusted-on rotors, and that Mr. O uses brake cleaner only AFTER removing the old parts (I worry that he's breathing in that toxic dust by pounding on the parts before spraying them down). read more

I loved the Miata clutch replacement video. Helped me on my 1999 Miata clutch job. I hit many roadblocks and I used Eric's tricks many times. A metal block gets rust-welded on. I did what Eric did although what most people do is drill a bolt and slam something very heavy down to get the metal block out. The power plant frame makes it difficult for the clutch to be replaced. His tricks worked for us. Keep up the good work. No magic 'fairy dust' used when I did the work- took me 5 days, takes Eric a few hours- but I didn't break any bolts by using penetrating fluid. He's definitely a 5-star mechanic with TONS of good advice. read more

I'm an avid viewer of SMA's YouTube channel. Eric O is top tier technician. He is at the top of his game and is very smart and gives every single job 110% or "the full beans" as he likes to say. Lol. I have learned a lot from him simply watching him do his thing online. I have seen things at my own shop that I've seen from watching his channel. I too am within the "rust belt" so I know how he feels. Anyways, if you live anywhere close to Avoca, NY I highly suggest considering taking your automotive troubles to SMA! I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Without the help of Eric O. and Mrs. O., my vehicle would be in shambles. From replacing brake linings to finding bad ground issues on my daily driver, the instructions from South Main Auto have been clear and informative. I was also able to use the information from his channel to resolve a parasitic draw in my DeLorean that was coming from a malfunction in my head unit. He was able to save me a large diagnostic bill, and I am thankful. I also use brake cleaner for virtually everything except showering and ice cream topping. It's very useful. read more

I've had the pleasure of watching many of the videos produced by Eric. He is thorough he is honest and he is a great human being and the same can be said for everyone who works there and his family. If more people would exhibit his humanity, the world would be a much nicer place. I live in Oregon so the chances of us crossing paths in real life is very slim. In closing I would like to thank you for the work that you do and the honesty and empathy you show to others. Sincerely, Dennis Stanley (USN Ret) gambuchi@gmail.com read more

SMA is great. Eric O will go out of his way to help his customers. He encourages people interested in doing shade tree repairs with his mantra -- " if I can do it -- you can do it". You will really appreciate his belief n not just throwing parts at a problem. And you will laughs with him when makes a mistake. Check him out and you will certainly agree his repair videos are down to earth and informative. I use the info from his disc brake video all the time and his method is fool proof and the best I have seen. read more

Eric and the team at South Main Auto make me feel better about owning and maintaining an automobile and automobile accessories. As long as it is rusty and broken SMA can make it shiny and new until it it needs to be fixed again. As well as fixing cars, trucks and minivans Eric has a fine beard that is the envy of many. Just be careful using complimentary air if you ever need to top up your tires, it is premium grade with extra testosterone that is not suitable for compact or European cars. read more

I am not getting paid, and I am not kin to the owner of this business. I sub to Eric O's you tube channel. After watching 25 or so of Eric diagnosis and repair cars and trucks of many different makes and models, I am so impressed with his skills and willingness to go the extra mile to get his customer back on the road. If you live near Eric, try him instead of the dealerships. Better work, better price and a one on one experience with your own personal auto mechanic. Rocketbob in Alabama read more

This is by far the most honest amd trusted mechanic I have ever known. While I am not local to their shop i have found their repair videos very helpful. I immediately liked their style and easy to follow commentary, showing me that they are not only knowledgeable but methodical. 5 stars is not enough for this crew as they care with all their heart and soul. 6+ stars for them would be more appropriate for these guys. Don't look for other shops, this is the one you're looking for. read more

Absolutely the best mechanic to repair your vehicle! Hands down, Eric knows exactly what he's doing to repair your vehicle right. I've been a mechanic, shop owner for several years and, I'm not as good as this person. I'm learning from him all the time. 100% I know this guy is a great mechanic. Also, he seems to be a fantastic person as well. I know how picky I am about others working on my personal vehicle. I'd bring mine to Eric- I have no doubt the vehicle would be repaired right! read more

This is the best little repair shop in the country. Husband and wife team Eric and Vanessa give you the peace of mind that you are getting an honest repair. No games here! Fix it right the first time with no dealership up sale nonsense. More than fair labor rate makes for reasonable repair costs. From brakes and tires to engine and diagnostics they do it all. Authorized Dorman distributor. You can even drop off your car and walk next door and do your laundry as you wait! read more

South Main Auto is truly one of the last of a dying breed. A family owned and operated small business that survives on honesty, quality work and word of mouth. Eric is extremely knowledgeable as both a mechanic and a technician, to the point that he is often called out to consult with other shops in the area when they can't solve a problem. If you're looking for auto repair or service in the Avoca area, this should be the first place on your list. read more

Normally you don't hear the words Honest and Mechanic in the same sentence, but Eric O is one of the few Honest Mechanic. He along with his wife Vanessa run a repair shop in upstate Avoca, New York. The one take away from all his reviews is the recurring word "honest'. Eric will go out of his way in trying to save a customer money. Eric spends time making repair videos to educate car enthusiast. He have over 100K subscribers. read more

I discovered Eric, his business and his videos on U Tube a month or so ago. There is nothing negative I can say from watching his talents and efforts he and Mrs O put into this business and the good hearted down to earth people they seem to be. I am a very fussy person and especially when it comes to having to pay someone to do a job for me, this is definitely a man I would trust in that role...and I'm super fussy about my truck! read more

i would have given 5 stars but never been there. i feel i have been there as i watch every video there is. i wish i was near but over here wisconsin. my 95 caddy has the problem 94 vette did antitheft. i had a guy he said taken the battery changing radio screwed up pass key? he said not everything b fixed in five minutes. he will never work in this town agagain. ha anyways keep up good work. tony j west. i know bikes. read more

Best mechanic around!!! I wouldn't hesitate one bit to take all my vehicles to Eric. You won't find a more honest mechanic and all around good guy. South Main backs up their work and uses the best parts available, OEM preferred. Especially knowledgeable on domestics (Fords, Chevys, and Dodge) as well as numerous imports (Honda, Toyota, etc). Uses top of the line scan tools including pico. Best troubleshooter around. read more

Best mechanic around!!! I wouldn't hesitate one bit to take all my vehicles to Eric and Mrs. O. You won't find a more honest mechanic and all around good guy. South Main backs up their work and uses the best parts available, OEM preferred. Especially knowledgeable on domestics (Fords, Chevys, and Dodge) as well as numerous imports (Honda, Toyota, etc.). Paul's Transmission & Repair Baker City, Or 97814 541-523-6923 read more