Tony and Jim have a customer for life!! Honest, clear and transparent. I have a Chevy Volt that…read moreneeded some work done on it. Jim trouble shot the issue, found the issue, and gave me the easiest and most cost effective solution. I was fully informed, and felt confident in their advice, and got my car back in no time. It feels great having a good, reliable and honest car mechanic that I can rely on. Highly recommend!

Local content creator here in Gatlinburg The Gatlinburg Hussey on Facebook YouTube IG and I took my…read morecar here a few months ago for a check up and they were great I wasn't there long either, so consider that too lol

Did not have anyone to do diagnostic until week passed…read moreWilling to schedule me the next week if didn't find anyone earlier.

My go-to garage for my Porsche Boxster S maintenance and repair Highly recommend for honesty and…read moreprofessionalism.

FANSTASTIC!! My 4Runner had NO brake lights at all. I didn't even know it. Just knew the lights…read moreon console came on and I couldn't even get gear shift to move. Finally found a button to let me get it into drive and took it to Richard who diagnosed it immediately. He was able to get the part and had it fixed...all within two hours. He and his wife Diane, are wonderful people and HONEST. I would highly recommend "D&R Automotive Repair"!!

On vacation in Gatlinburg with family and had a car window problem on a rainy day. Not only did…read morethey take us on without a previous appointment, they went above and beyond, and not just got the window back closed (which is all we expected), but got a part quickly and did total repair of the problem within an hour. Good honest, Christian people that treat people with kindness and at a fair price. Highly recommend. Sasser Family (GA & NC)

Showed up within a half hour. Had my keys out in less than a minute. Very friendly. Carter is a…read moresuper nice man. I will use again if I ever need.

We broke down in one of the worst possible spots--deep in a remote area of the Smoky Mountains--and…read moreRoew's Roadside was an absolute lifesaver. Carter got a tow to us quickly, stayed in communication the entire time, and made a really stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. Professional, kind, and incredibly reliable--if you ever find yourself in a bind out there, he is the person you want helping you. We're so grateful for Carter at Roews Roadside!

If you find yourself in the Sevier County area on vacation and your car overheats climbing a…read moremountain road like mine did, Alex is the person to call. Earlier this month as I was on my way to a large family gathering at a cabin retreat, my car died just as I topped a very long, very steep portion of road. It was clear it was overheated, so with help of family we pushed it to the side and waited to see if it would be cool enough to start the next morning. Unfortunately it would not start. Instead of calling Triple A to get my car towed, I found the Yelp reviews for Automotive Antidote. Because of the steepness and narrowness of the road, I thought it was worth a shot to have someone come to me instead of trying to tow the car back down. Turned out to be a godsend. Alex was quickly responsive by phone, told me exactly how long it would be until he could arrive (fortunately for me less than one hour) and he stayed with my car all day long until he got the job done, having Auto Zone run out parts to him after he had broken down the car's fan components. He kept me informed by telephone all day long as I went out and about in Pigeon Forge on our planned vacation activities. He was very meticulous about his bid, going over it with me before he started and made sure to give me the warranty from Auto Zone for the parts, which he does not mark up. Took my bank card right there by Square on his phone, on top of a remote mountain. And to top it off, as he got my car working again but there was still one part that would not work, he wrote down what I needed to tell my regular mechanic when I got home and advised not to try to finish the trek up the mountain. Instead I followed him down into Pigeon Forge to Auto Zone where he asked them if I could leave my car there until after the weekend. They did not mind and it sat safe there for two more days. If there is a way to have a pleasant and almost enjoyable experience repairing your car when it breaks down while out of town, this would be it. THANKS AGAIN, ALEX and thanks to the earlier Yelp reviewers!

Amazing! My battery light started coming on while here on vacation. I had just replaced my…read morealternator last year while on vacation, so I was kinda freaking out. I called Alex and within 10 mins we met up and within another 10 mins he'd tested everything and showed me all my results - it was only the battery Another 30 mins or so and I'm on my way with a new battery and hood struts (he encouraged me to change them so the hood would remain open, something that'd bugged me for a couple years now - he even thru in that labor for free!) Definitely recommend if you need to be up in a hurry and want to work with an honest mechanic. THANKS ALEX!!!!!!

I was vacationing in Pigeon Forge in June 2026 when I made a mistake on one of the narrow mountain…read moreroads and slipped off the edge of the pavement. A day later, my car started making a strange noise, and I immediately began to worry. My first instinct was to find a Firestone because it was familiar, but something told me to look for a local mechanic instead. That's how I found Rick's. Even though they were absolutely slammed that morning, the staff welcomed me as a walk-in. The lady at the front desk quickly found someone--who I believe was Rick himself--to take my car for a test drive. When he returned, he asked me to give him a few minutes to find an open lift. About twenty minutes later, they had diagnosed the problem, made a minor adjustment to the subframe, and had me safely back on the road. While I was waiting, I couldn't help but notice how the service advisors treated their customers, especially several elderly folks who came in. They were patient, respectful, and took the time to explain everything clearly. That kind of customer service has become all too rare, and it created an atmosphere that immediately put people at ease. What impressed me most wasn't just that they fixed my car. It was that, despite being incredibly busy, they were willing to stop what they were doing to help a stranded traveler they had never met. That says a lot about the character of this business. I'm truly grateful for Rick's. If they were in my hometown, they'd have my business for life.

We were in town for Spring break and realized the oil was at 6%!! Before starting our 10 hour drive…read moreback home we thought it best to get an oil change. Rick's was fantastic! They fit us into their schedule. I will say call ahead and get on their books ;-). We stayed in the lobby and our car was complete within 30 min! Great service and trustworthy mechanics for the win!

I was visiting from out of town when my car broke down, and I honestly didn't know what I was going…read moreto do. I called around a few places, but this shop was the only one willing to work me in on short notice. They were super friendly and understanding from the start. They diagnosed the problem quickly, kept me updated on what was going on, and had the parts ordered and installed by the next day. The whole experience was way less stressful than I expected, and the price was more than fair--especially considering I was in a tough spot. Everyone there was professional but also really kind and down-to-earth. They got me back on the road so that we could go home, and I'm so thankful for their help. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be my go-to garage! K.Webb SouthCarolina

The lobby/waiting area is very nice and the staff are all very friendly but they are a bit…read moreoverpriced, especially compared to some of the other auto shops around town.

Update March 2024 Cecil and Dylan are the guys we have gone…read moreto for over 3 years now. My sister and her kids moved here and also go to Thomas Auto. We have become loyal customers to an honest and reputable team of mechanics at Thomas Auto. I honestly couldn't ask for better. They are the BEST. I truly appreciate them especially having little ones to haul around on road trips. Nothing makes a parent feel safer than having a roadworthy vehicle and they always make sure we are. My Nissan Titan was totaled and I bought a 2022 Subaru Ascent. I went in and spoke to Dylan and asked would they be able to service it or should I take it to the dealership. He said they would be able to service it and said if it's something they cannot then they can make recommendations like the dealership. They service our 2019 RAM 2500, my sisters 2018 Toyota 4Runner, my nephews old Mazda truck and my nieces Hyundai Sonata. We love Thomas Auto. Thank you guys for being a great team! We have lived here for one year now and they continue to be honest and reliable. We get our oil changes done here on our Nissan Titan and our Ram 2500. Every time I take a road trip, which is often, I have them do an inspection to make sure I'm road worthy. Once again, today, I received outstanding service. Dylan and Priscilla always take good of us at the front desk and over the phone.

Charged my fiancé 120$ for a fuse. This place is a joke. They WILL up charge you if you are a…read morewomen. If I would've known what she was paying for before getting told the problem I would've put a stop to that immediately. And you gotta love all these fake reviews LMFAO Read all 1 star reviews before even thinking about going to this place.

Grandson had issue yesterday. Had car towed there. They found the issue bushings, arm and axel…read more Fixed everything ready to pick up in 4 hours. Customer service/ Alex Mechanic/ Chris

I had an 11am appointment for a brake inspection and when I arrived they told me it would be a 2hr…read morewait. I told the attendant I would return in 1 hour and he promised to get me in. When I arrived an hour later the attendant said it would be another 2 hours. I assumed the reason for an appointment was so that I would not need to wait 2 hours. I decided to leave and will not be back!

The folks at this shop were friendly, funny, quick and did amazing work at a great price!…read moreAbsolutely 10/10 recommend!!

I needed a tire patch done while away on vacation and they got me in and out in one hour for an…read moreold-school price and a courteous smile. I would highly recommend them over the name brand locations in the area.