Tom at Shankel Shop Mobile Mechanic did an amazing job installing a backup camera on my pickup…read moretruck. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the process quick and easy. The camera works perfectly! Highly recommend his services.

Thomas is beyond amazing!! He always comes thru for me no matter what! He is very skilled and…read moreprofessional! Call him for all your automotive needs!

My car was turning heads with its screeching noises and we weren't familiar with mechanics in this…read morearea.. My brother told me we could trust Walter so took our car here. Will be our new go-to.

United Mechanics…read more When it comes to the people, they're generally friendly. Currently, there are two mechanics who are fluent in English. However, there's some uncertainty about how long they'll stick around, given the owner's stance towards differing opinions. The shop has seen a fair bit of turnover in staff since it started. I was the seventh Service Advisor, and from what I've gathered, about twenty mechanics have come and gone. Unfortunately, the owner isn't particularly skilled at building professional relationships, mechanics, business, and doesn't seem to have much confidence in the American staff. There have been instances of dismissals, like one involving a mechanic who needed to attend to a family matter. Additionally, mechanics have been let go for minor slip-ups, like an oil cap incident, even when they promptly fixed the issue. On the flip side, some mechanics who've caused significant damage to customer vehicles have been kept on because they're more budget-friendly and speak the right language. It's important to note that everyone at United Mechanics seems to be good-hearted. However, when things don't align with the owner's thoughts, personnel changes tend to happen. The owner believes he provides top-notch service and charges $163.89 in labor while providing barely adequate service to all customers. There have been instances where staff have inadvertently caused damage to vehicles. In these cases, Service Advisors are instructed to manage customer expectations by attributing delays to unforeseen circumstances. It's worth noting that there's only one mechanic with advanced diagnostic skills, and he often gets pulled away from his work to fix the mistakes of another mechanic he struggles to communicate with. In addition to these personnel matters, there's a noteworthy issue with the equipment in the shop. There's a noticeable lack of specialized machinery, like transmission flush units, which affects their ability to carry out thorough transmission maintenance. This could potentially impact the overall quality of service. Moreover, there's a crucial shortage in a proper lift system designed for accurate wheel alignments. This shortage not only hampers the shop's ability to carry out precise alignment procedures, but it also raises concerns about the effectiveness of their services in ensuring optimal vehicle performance. Lastly, they're using subpar yellow hard plastic air lines. While they're cost-effective, they carry the risk of accidentally scratching and damaging customer vehicles during service. This falls short of the level of care and attention to detail expected in a professional automotive shop. These equipment limitations, combined with the personnel challenges, highlight potential difficulties in maintaining the highest standards of service quality and precision at United Mechanics. Addressing these issues is crucial for the long-term success and reputation of the establishment. The owner wonders why his business is slow yet consistently does not take the advice he asks for from his staff. I wish him the best of luck in building his business and hopefully he understands how to treat people and do quality work for his customers. However I would not bring my vehicles to this location for work. I tried to battle the inadequate service from the inside. And I provided the best customer service that I could in my short time at this establishment. If you need anything as far as transmission work goes I would use Superior Transmissions, Trans Tech, or Advance Transmissions.

Truly did an amazing job, I have a Volkswagen which can been hard to repair since it is German made…read morevehicle. However, they stepped up and did a free consultation and laid out what needed to be fixed. The repair was efficient and I am so happy with the results! Definitely recommend if you are in the Fredericksburg area!

Went in for an estimate for a minor collision repair, 2 days later came out with a like new quarter…read morepanel. Very solid customer service, all funny and caring folks. They'll work with you to satisfy as much as they can. The pricing wasn't bad at all. After stopping by a few other body shop locations in the Fredericksburg area, I decided with these guys strictly for their attitude, care to attention, and super reasonable pricing compared to others. If you're in the look for body work service, at least give these guys a look. I promise you won't be disappointed. Ask for Mike!

I would strongly recommend taking your vehicle somewhere else. My experience with this facility was…read moreextremely frustrating and expensive. Chris, who presented himself as the person in charge, was extremely difficult to deal with. When I asked to speak with the owner or a supervisor, he would not provide that information or allow me to speak with anyone else in management. My biggest concern was the additional work and charges that I did not authorize. I originally brought my truck to this facility because it needed a replacement transmission, and the transmission repair was covered under warranty. After they received the transmission, it took more than five days to complete the repair. When I picked up my truck, I made it approximately two miles before it broke down. The engine began rattling, ran extremely poorly, and then shut down. The truck had been running properly when I brought it to them. Instead of resolving the problem with the original repair, I was told the problem was the spark plugs and wires. I was then charged another $250 for this work, along with another $179 diagnostic charge. I did not bring the truck in for spark plugs and wires, and these additional charges were not part of the original repair I authorized. After they claimed the truck was repaired again, I picked it up and it made it only about one mile before the problem happened again. At that point, I had completely lost confidence in the facility. I had the truck towed to my home and finished the repairs myself. There was also an issue with my old parts. I specifically asked Chris to keep the old parts for me, and he agreed. When I returned approximately 30 minutes later to pick up my truck, I was told they had already thrown the parts away. I was then told that customers have to request their parts before the repair begins. That was not what I was told when I asked for them. What makes this experience particularly frustrating is that I was charged additional money for repairs that I did not authorize as part of the original job, and I ultimately had to take the vehicle home and repair it myself. I don't have a problem paying a fair price for quality work. What I have a problem with is being charged additional fees for work I did not authorize, being charged repeated diagnostic fees, having the vehicle returned to me in worse condition than when I brought it in, and then having to finish the repair myself. In my opinion, the customer service, communication, and handling of my vehicle were unacceptable. I would not recommend this facility, and I strongly suggest getting a written estimate and written authorization for every additional repair before allowing them to work on your vehicle.

Great service! Fast, friendly and reasonable. Highly recommend their services if you have a hybrid…read moreor electric vehicle. They are pretty knowledgeable and look out for their customers,

Once again, I've received exceptional service at MJ Auto Repair. Extremely professional, as well…read moreas considerate of my time. Received new brake pads, rotors, replaced a light bulb, and even got my State Emissions and Inspections done -- all for a very reasonable price. Very trustworthy establishment, and I will continue to drive from Spotsylvania, VA, to receive service for each of my vehicles in the future.

Not enough words to express the quality of service we received today. Was on an 8 hour road trip…read moreand had a sudden issue with our car and happened across MJ Auto Repair by chance as we were in need of IMMEDIATE engine service. Not only were they able to help us fix the car, but the kindness and hospitality that they showed us was unlike anything I've experienced before. 2 hours later, with a shared vehicle to grab some lunch and a reasonable price out the door.... we were back on our way. 100% recommend.

Got fantastic service from Felipe when I tool my Alfa Giulia in for an oil change. Taking my car…read morein later this month for some preventive maintenance and I have all confidence in the quality and value I'll receive - thanks Felipe!

I found Canelo's Auto Service by using the Yelp Project feature. They were the first one to reach…read moreout to me to provide a quote and at a fair price! I needed headlight restoration and headlight light bulb installed on my mother's vehicle. They were extremely responsive and easy to book with even with me being in another state and handling this for my mother. My mother had nothing but positive things to say about the service. I highly recommend using Canelo's Auto Service for your auto work.

knowledgeable and more importantly there HONEST! I trust them completely and that's why I'll always…read morebe a custome.

I've been to several auto mechanics in Virginia, and this is the only good one I've found…read more Reliable service, and very reasonable prices. I definitely recommend this place. Inspections also done here. Its definitely good to finally find someone trustworthy to work on my car. It is kind of hard to find the first time you visit, its tucked back in an industrial park off of 17.

Great price, short wait as they jumped right on my repair, and excellent communication before…read morearriving and once I was at the shop. Replaced front passenger door lock actuator on Toyota and saved hundreds of dollars and a great deal of time from what the dealer would have charged and how long it would have taken. Will be back!