When I moved across the country nine years ago, one of the first things I needed was a reliable,…read morehonest mechanic -- and thanks to a string of solid referrals, I found exactly that at Frantz Auto in Cary. Over the years, they've gotten to know my family and our vehicles well. They've always been clear about what needs fixing now versus what can wait -- something I really appreciate in a shop. No pressure, just honest advice. Most recently, I brought in our 2014 Mazda CX-5 for a North Carolina safety inspection so I could get it registered. While there, I mentioned a pretty annoying AC condensation issue that was flooding the passenger-side footwell. I'd already tracked down one clogged hose thanks to YouTube, but the other one was buried near the firewall and out of reach. They cleared both hoses quickly and affordably -- problem solved. A few months earlier, they also helped with my son's car, doing an inspection and tune-up following his motorcycle accident back in December. Their kindness and professionalism during that time meant a lot to our family. The Frantz family is truly amazing, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, no-nonsense auto shop in the area. Can't say enough good things.

I've never been happier with an auto shop. They're always friendly and get everything done in a…read moretimely manner.

Gia and the crew at Honest were awesome in getting my issues resolved and getting me back on the…read moreroad. I appreciate their level of professionalism.

I'm late posting this review, but I want to reiterate all the previous reviews' compliments. From…read morescheduling to picking up my car, the process was easy and transparent. I brought it in for an issue I thought was the culprit and was instead shown a different cause of my problem. What I love is the digital inspection and the transparent pricing. This shop has earned my future business.

David and his team are top notch. Always honest always fair. Wouldn't dream of going to anyone…read moreelse, and all the recommended shops they've given me for jobs out of their scope I've had nothing but the same experience.

David is hands down the best mechanic!!! He is very reasonable in cost and he will help in any way…read morepossible, even if you are stranded with a broken car! Thank you, David!!

Great service and great folks. I take 4 cars in for regular maintenance. I highly recommend.read more

Modern Automotive in Cary, NC is the best repair facility of the many that we have used. First,…read morethey are honest and trustworthy. That relieves an incredible amount of anxiety on our part. They don't make a repair which is unnecessary. They don't try to scare you into agreeing to have expensive, unneeded repairs figuring that the anxiety of not having them done would encourage you to OK them. They don't continually try to up sell you on unneeded services as many dealership service departments do. They even verified that new tires that our tire dealer said that we needed were not needed now because the current tires were fine wrt tread wear and other features. More anxiety relief. They also do top-quality repairs. We have taken our two vehicles there for the past three years, one of which is almost 30 years old. Some repairs appeared to us that they may be undoable but they have solved every problem. They only use manufacturer replacement parts which may cost a little more or delay a repair but are likely to last much longer than using cheap generic parts but then charging the manufacture prices. Their labor charges are entirely reasonable. The manager, Will, is incredibly knowledgeable and capable of running a three-ring circus if needed. Because of their outstanding service, it is typical to have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment.

So I brought in my 2010 Jeep last year everything went well…read more Now I brought in my wife's Prius. Toyota wanted +$500 to fix the lights. I talked to Dylan here at Cary Car care. He seemed unfazed at the problem and on the spot helped me out. Said " I could probably fix this in about 10 minutes". Total cost ~$80. A big difference than all day at Toyota for hundreds of dollars more. Another reason to spend you money on small local businesses. Thanks guys!

My car broke down and was towed to Cary Car Care after being recommended by GEICO. I was initially…read moretold the diagnostic fee would be $130, but ended up being charged $176. Later that evening, they called with a repair estimate of $2,156 to replace the radiator fan, thermostat, and tires, plus $309 just to refill the antifreeze. When I called to ask about alternatives, they only reduced the price by $20. That felt excessive, so I decided to get a second opinion. I ended up going to NC Complete Auto Care, where the radiator fan was replaced for $881. They didn't charge for refilling the antifreeze and said the thermostat wasn't an issue and did not need to be replaced. They also let me know I could safely wait on the tires for a couple more months. I appreciated the transparency and will be taking my business there from now on. I can't recommend Cary Car Care based on my experience.

I brought Honda CRV to Tao and spoke with William beforehand. The auto dealership has screwed up…read morethe simplest things from a recent oil change and not tapping off fluids besides overpricing customers for years. I wish we have brought the vehicle to Tao over the years but hands down William knows what he is doing and good timing dropping and picking up the vehicle. I would give William and Tao 10 stars as they are honest and not trying to overcharge or perform unnecessary work and actually do the work that is being charged.

I've been a returning customer here for years, bringing multiple cars in for routine maintenance…read more This was the first time I called with an actual problem -- and it will be my last time calling at all. I phoned to describe the issue with my car. The manager told me to shut the engine off, wait a minute, and restart it. I did, and it didn't work. He then said I'd need to have it towed in. I responded "Oh, okay" -- in a completely normal tone -- and he became rude and hung up on me. I'm not sure what I said to provoke that. Nothing, as far as I can tell. But if a neutral response to bad news is enough to end a phone call, I don't trust this shop to communicate honestly about a repair I can't verify myself. That's the whole basis of the relationship between a customer and a mechanic. I'll be taking my cars elsewhere.

In my experience with anything vehicle maintenance I usually feel clueless or like I'm being upsold…read moreon something. With John, this was not the case. I had an issue with one of my fleet vehicles having a squeak somewhere on the front axel. He was able to not only solve it, but explain to me what he was checking and looking for. Having that knowledge is crucial for the business I operate. On top of that-- he responded and set everything up in less than an hour-- in two hours the vehicle was road worthy and ready for the next rental later in the week. Very reasonably priced, very high quality work, extremely knowledgeable and personable. John is the gold standard for automotive maintenance.

I set up a brake repair for the rear brakes on my truck for the next week and John responded (copy…read morethat) , He didn't show up when he said he would but called and told me that got held up making another repair and apologized and came over later and replaced the brake parts

The staff was very personable and easy to communicate with. The price we received for the…read moretransmission replacement was affordable. I will be using JNM in the future.

Marvelous. Professional but friendly. Great work. My first time there but I will go again. This…read moreis my local now

I've been taking both my car and my wife's car to Christian Brothers for over a year now, and I…read moregenuinely can't say enough good things about them. From the moment they answer the phone with "How can I serve you?", you can tell customer service is at the heart of what they do. Steve is usually the person I work with, and he has always been fantastic to deal with. The team is incredibly transparent throughout the entire process and takes the time to show videos and pictures of anything they recommend for your vehicle. What I appreciate most is that they never use pressure or scare tactics to push unnecessary repairs. They're honest, straightforward, and truly treat you like family instead of just another customer walking through the door. It's hard to find an auto shop you can fully trust these days, but Christian Brothers has absolutely earned ours.

My wife's car broke down in Raleigh. I called multiple places and these guys were the only ones…read morewilling to help. Needless to say, they got my family back on the road in less than 24 hours. I will recommend these people every chance I get.

The owner is extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what my car needed based on personal…read moreexperience and I felt he had my best interest in mind.

I've been taking my 3 cars here now that Gurkan's has become Lloyds in downtown. Best news! Timmy…read more(from Gurkan's) is now at Renaissance - he's a great addition IMHO. Never a problem and always great service from the entire crew here, Jay has been a straight-shooter from the beginning. I love the warranty on repair, and the options provided on expensive repairs (multiple things, putting them in priority). I've recommended Renaissance to my friends who have been pleased as well.