Finding a mechanic that is honest and dependable these days is like finding a needle in a haystack! Thanet is both and more. He will show you the problem and what needs to be done and where to get parts cheap if you want to get them yourself. I've been his happy customer for years. 10 stars! read more

This guy is amazing!! What a star. Lamb's tried to scam us for an engine overheating problem, I bit the bullet and drove over here to get this issue taken care of and he didn't try overcharging us for both parts and labor. I'd leave a negative counter-review for Lamb's but I try to keep all my reviews positive. Anyway, he replaced our water pump + thermostat, filled up our engine coolant and test drove my Mustang and had me on my way the very next day. He deserves all the love he gets on here. Great service, great attitude and great person. Glad we came here instead. Saved over $1,500 by coming here. Please check him out especially if your car is having potentially critical issues before they get worse. He will give you actionable advice and will NOT try to price gouge you in any way. Just a stand-up Technician. Bless him. read more

Always reliable. Always honest. can't do any better. we have been going to him for years.

Vehicle - 2016 Ford Explorer Issue - AC blowing hot air Resolution - Replaced AC compressor Experience - Thanet is a wonderful person! Honest, reliable, fair and thorough. I wanted factory OEM parts - he installed the Motorcraft compressor - AC now functions perfectly. I highly recommend Thanet Auto Service...Thanks read more

As honest as they get. Tired of mechanics ripping me off. Thanet is honest is all I can say. If he charges you more it's because it is warranted and the job required more work than expected. Taking that same case to another shop would for sure have cost you more. Everyone in my neighborhood uses him. You won't have that kind of loyalty if you screw anyone over. read more

Thanet is the best auto repair in Austin. He is honest and very informative about the problems of your car. He does not only state the problems but also explain what causes them. He is very dedicated to fix your car. If he does not have the parts to replace, he will call his friends and help you find the cheapest ones. Go ask him to avoid being overcharged by dealers. He is friendly as well. His price is very good and reasonable. Strongly recommend him for Austin people. As long as I stay in Austin, I will take my car to Thanet. Awesome service! P/S: Thanet's quote: "If you tell me the truth, the problem will be fixed easily!" read more

Thanet is great guy. I have gone to him for over 5 years for my Japanese cars. (He services all makes). He is so honest and knowledgeable, and doesn't try to make tons of money on parts like most shops. He will even tell you to get the part yourself if you want to save time. Most shops won't let you do that because they want to up-charge so much, so they say they cannot warranty the part. (BS). Thanet gives you the work you need without wasting your time or your money. read more

I've registered on Yelp just to leave this review. It is difficult to know if you have a mechanic/technician that is both knowledgeable and honest. Thanet is both. I was referred to him by a friend. It is a small business, but Thanet can not only fix anything, he is VERY honest. At times he spent time troubleshooting a car and then not charged if it was something trivial. I had a friend with a very large repair that came in well under the estimate because Thanet took the time to search for lower-cost parts (i.e., somewhere other than the dealer). He also reduced the labor charge as it took him longer than expected. He is very thorough and stands by his work, and completes work on time. His prices are consistently below others (I've stopped shopping around estimates) and have never had a problem with the quality of his work. I don't even live close to his shop, but I always use him. He is also a very nice guy. read more

This guy ROCKS! I was referred by a friend - his mom and dad and him take their cars to Thanet. I bought a used car off craigslist and wanted him to check it out, assuming it needed all kinds of work. I called him later that day and he said-no its ok! I was taken back and ended up calling back a few minutes later saying - are you sure it doesnt need a tune up? He said, no- its ok. I asked him what the fee was for checking everything out- he said no, its ok. He has a very thick accent, and is a little hard to understand but he is as honest as they come and knows his way around a car. I could go on and on about this guy, but all I can say is Thank GOD I found him! (or was referred to him) read more

Very honest and a good mechanic. Great pricing. I didnt end up doing stuff from him because it wasnt worth the price of my car but he was honest in telling me to sell the car rather than repair and pay a bunch of money in labor. After all the checks and suggestions he did, he charged me $6 for the temporary engine oil he used. GReat Guy !! read more

I was referred to Thanet Auto Service almost by chance via someone whom I chatted with while doing a weekend car wash. I took my 1999 Toyota Camry to Thanet Auto repair last week for 150k mile service with the request to do an overall check of engine, timing belt etc. I was impressed by the candid and forthright advise from Mr. Thanet, cautioning me that timing belt replacement is almost a must given the mileage. I took back the car a day later. Mr. Thanet showed me all the parts (timing belt, water pump, thermostat, idle pulley etc) he replaced with an extra cleaning of engine parts. The bill was very modest for the replaced parts and the labor. I was very impressed with his sincerity and will strongly recommend his shop to anyone who looks for a small, honest auto repair service in Austin neighborhood. read more

Honest. Reliable. Nice guy. If you're tired of surly mechanics with attitude. you'll like Thanet. Not always the fastest because he is a one-man shop. But he fixes it and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. As a bonus, it's around the corner from the pho saigon noodle house - so I usually duck in at drop off for a bowl of soup. read more

Thanet is a very honest mechanic.......Going to use him from now on. Brough my acura, as it need a coil pack replaced. He replaced one, but we need to replace 2 more. On my drive home the car was still having problems. I called Thanet and he recomended that I purchase more coil packs. I did and returned the car. He so very kindly replaced the defective coils at no charge. This guy is so kind. Please take your car here, you will not be disappointed. read more

I have been referred to Thanet by a colleague and have also sent many of my friends to him. He seems to be a good mechanic but noticed that he almost always charges more than his initial estimate. My friend took his car for timing belt change with an initial estimate of around $500 and ended up paying more than $800. Recently took my car for changing a sensor. It normally takes $50-$60 to change it but since he said it was stuck and he has to remove the exhaust, he asked for $180. Two days later he called up and said $290. I was a little annoyed but since he started working said okay and finally when it was done, he charged $370 just for labor. So I would say good mech. but get a realistic estimate from this guy. read more

Brought my 4Runner in for timing belt and water pump replaced. Was told it would take two days, but Thanet got it done in a day. Thanet showed and explained problems with my old timing belt and waterpump. Car seems to have more power than before. read more

Thanet is very honest guy and he will not over charge you and let you know the cost before hand. I have honda, I have some problem in the break lights, he just charged me 4 dollars which includes the cost of the bulb. i will always recommend him if you have a old car he is the expert. I have several examples... read more

Thanet is a great guy, and very honest! I think he one of the best mechanics I have ever gone to!

Thanet is a very honest and a good mechanic. If I ever need more than minor work done I go to him first before anyone else now. He will tell you when it's not a good idea to do a repair instead of try to make a quick buck... that's pretty rare at other places. His charge is very reasonable as well. He's often very busy so best to call in advance and ask him when to drop off your car, but it's worth the wait. read more

Thanet is a good and honest mechanic. He fix only the problem that needs to be fixed. His price is always not expensive. He diagnose the problem without charging you a penny. I always go see him when I have a car problem. Try him out and you will say the same. read more

Thanet is the best mechanic I've found in Austin. Honest, reliable, and timely. His prices are fair, and if you can't fix it, he'll not only tell you, he'll point you in the right direction to take care of the problem. I have my kids take their cars there, that's how much I trust him. read more

Knowledgeable, unassuming. Tells you what needs to be fixed, nothing more. I take my 99 Toyota Corolla to him for all issues. Happy customer for 5 years. read more

Thanet is honest and knowledgeable, which is a great combination. I waited for 5 minutes while he was on the phone with a manufacturer or insurer, because the latter had called to tell Thanet that he was right and they were wrong. That's not a call I expect to here, but it speaks volumes to the professional that Thanet is. Bring your car to Thanet. read more

Thanet is a badass. My dad's been going to him for 20 years, and now I use him. He recently did an inspection--including compression check--on two different cars that I was looking at and considering purchasing from private parties, and he didn't charge me a dime for the inspections. He's reliable, honest, and takes care of his customers. read more

My experience with Thanet Auto Service was a disaster. Since he has had so many good reviews in the past, I believe that something must have happened which makes him unable to work in his profession. He was supposed to check to find out if there was a serious problem with the engine and replace the water pump. After he had the vehicle for several days he called and told me that he would not be able to do the work because he could not find a tool that was required. When I went to pick up the vehicle I checked the oil and found that there was water in the oil and the oil level was extremely high. He could not tell me the name of the tool that he needed. The engine would barely run. Apparently what happened is that Thanet left the engine running and allowed it to overheat so badly that the engine was destroyed. When I took the vehicle to Thanet, the water pump leaked very badly so the vehicle could only be driven for a short distance without adding coolant, and I told him about this problem. I had been carefully watching the temperature gauge to make sure it did not show overheating. I took it to another mechanic that I trust and he told me that no special tool is required to work on this engine. He said it was probably running on only two of the four cylinders. Several things seemed strange when I dropped off the vehicle, but I thought they might have been from problems communicating, and I wanted to have him do the work because his shop is not very far from where I live. He insisted that I go to an auto parts store to find the price of a rebuilt engine, even though I was not interested in spending that much to fix the vehicle. When I returned he had locked up the shop and I had to wait almost an hour for him to return from lunch. Later I found out that several things he told me were incorrect (e.g., the AC would require R-12 Freon). He kept leaving me in the office while he attended to other things or talked on the phone. He would not give me a written estimate and it took a long time to get a verbal estimate from him. When he did it was nearly twice what he had told me on the phone, but it was not out of line with other estimates I had been given. By that time I had been at his shop for between three and four hours. read more

I've had nothing but great service from Thanet. He's a great mechanic, honest and charges fairly. He smashes the stereotype that mechanics can't be trusted. He's serviced my high-end (and unreliable) Audi and my wife's Toyota. He's skilled at working on both foreign and domestic. I truly can't say enough great things about Thanet. A good egg. read more

I can't say enough about how thorough, dedicated and honest Thanet is! He really just wants your vehicle to be reliable and running well for you. He got right to the bottom of my 4Runner's issues, and has her running back in top form! He chased down a wiring issue that saved me from having to purchase a new AC compressor. That took way more time than just saying, "You need a new compressor" which most mechanics would (and have) have done. He really knows his way around a Toyota, and he tries to save you costs wherever he can. Bonus, he is the nicest person you will ever meet! read more