the last honest auto mechanic shop…read more.. look no further than econo auto service for all your mechanical needs! my wife is a traveling photographer and was recently sent to eugene for work (we live in central oregon). her car made it safely there, but the next day, she heard a "pop" and it wouldn't go into gear. yikes! what do you do when you're in a city far from home and your car needs repair? imagine the panic. as luck would have it, i came across david at econo auto service. i called him and explained both the situation, and my fear. he immediately put me at ease. he recommended a tow company, and took my wife's car in for evaluation, diagnosed it within hours (bad master/slave clutch cylinders--a repair we had attempted to do ourselves last year), and had it repaired in less than two days. we knew that the starter was on it's way out, which noticed and suggested replacement during the other work because he didn't want my wife to be stranded somewhere. he explained everything in plain terms, didn't make either of us feel stupid for not knowing more about our car, allayed fears with constant communication and patience. the work was superb. and even tho he could have easily gouged "an out of towner" his rates were both reasonable and fair. my wife drove home safely without any further issues. we got lucky. you can too! call econo auto service and know that you can trust them with your repair.

Going to Econo Auto was a great experience. We needed our rotors and brake pads fixed by the next…read moreday. They fixed them very quickly and at a great price. They also sell a small collection if plants which adds to the pleasant experience. The workers and owner are very nice and are not trying to rip you off. Love this place.

The best in town! I have been twice now, and Sean and the crew are super helpful, efficient, and…read morecommunicative. As someone who does not know much about cars, I felt well-informed about what needed to be done to my car and why it was priced the way it was. I will always recommend them to anyone in Eugene with car troubles!

Great shop. Honest. He will tell you what needs to be done and what has to be done and work with…read moreyou from there. As a woman, I often run into shops where they think I'm just a dumb woman, and they can take advantage of me. This is not one of those places. I always recommend these guys to everyone. You will too.

10/10 on service, communication and their understanding that I am able to do a little bit at a time…read morein regards to repairs of my older vehicle. I feel taken care of. Down to earth vibes. I will, without a doubt, be back.

Very proffesional, and they work extremely fast! The diagnostic was very affordable, and they found…read morethe issue quickly. It was fixed within the day. They were straight to the point, and very friendly. Will have future services done by them. 10/10

@Robert-- Thanks for taking good care of Jaylenas bus and being very fair with her. You're one of…read morethe "Good One's"! "5-" Everyone -- Rob is a good thorough & honest mechanic! Thats rare! @kudos Great job!

I trust this place completely. Our cars are over 10 years old and well maintained by them.read more

Gail is the master mechanic, a born and bred local who started working on engines at age 3…read more Cash only A solid shooter and a great guy.

Not closed! Moved…read more Gail is a wizzard at Automotive electronics and a heck of a nice guy. Out near Crow, shop is at a residence, a little hard to find, so call him fist. 541-338-8256

I have continued to use Oakmont Service Center exclusively since January 2020. They are courteous,…read morereliable, competent and honest. Excellent in all respects. Most recently, for various reasons, I felt that I probably needed a new battery (or alternator!), but they indicated that both were fine. Also, I mentioned that my car (a second vehicle) probably needed an oil change. After checking, they stated "Nope, good for another 3000 miles." It would have been easy to take advantage, but they did not. I happily paid the $45 inspection and testing fee. Look, if you need a solid business to maintain your car, I don't think that you can do better. Two thumbs up and five stars all the way.

Oakmont Service Center - A Referral That Fell Short…read moreReferrals are the backbone of any reputable business, especially in the world of classic cars. I own a 1949 Chevy, and like many classic car owners, I rely heavily on trusted recommendations. Skilled mechanics who truly understand vintage vehicles are rare in our area, especially since the retirement of one of the most respected classic specialists Eugene has ever had. Oakmont Service Center came recommended by a respected transmission expert, and my first interaction with Jerremy, the manager, was positive. My initial visit--radiator exchange, exhaust leak repair, and a minor carburetor adjustment--went smoothly, and meeting the two mechanics who handle classics gave me confidence in the referral. That confidence didn't last. A Breakdown and a Missed Diagnosis During a casual weekend drive, my Chevy wouldn't start after a coffee stop. After checking the usual suspects with no luck, I called Jerremy. The car was towed in, and it took two days before Eric looked at it. Because I'd had a starter issue in the past, he removed and reinstalled the starter without performing a full diagnostic. A professional approach would have been to verify the actual cause rather than rely on history. The real issue was the distributor. I chose to upgrade to an electronic module and coil. Eric removed the distributor and sent it to a shop in Cottage Grove for the upgrade. When it returned, I made it clear--in front of Eric, Jerremy, and Mike (the owner)--that if there were any questions, they should call the builder directly. No call was ever made. Critical Steps Missed The builder later informed me that Oakmont suggested they "needed to get into the engine," which was unnecessary and incorrect. The distributor had been installed improperly, and a firewall-mounted module was still running six volts--something any experienced classic mechanic would have caught immediately. The car would never have started without correcting that. To suggest engine work without completing basic diagnostic steps was a bad call. Lack of Accountability When I stopped by to speak with Mike about the missed steps, he was "too busy" to talk. Jerremy took my number, but no one followed up. When I reached out again, I was offered a $100 refund--an acknowledgment that mistakes were made, but not a meaningful resolution. I was also disappointed to walk in and see Eric working on my classic without a fender mat. That alone speaks volumes about attention to detail and respect for the vehicle. A Referral That Didn't Hold Up This referral fell short. As another reviewer, Von Sellz, pointed out--we don't all have dash cams to monitor what happens behind the shop doors. Some shops, like Joe's Garage, take thorough check-in photos and run a professional, accountable operation. They've been doing it right since 1952. Oakmont Service Center had an opportunity to live up to their reputation and the trust placed in them through referrals. Instead, they missed critical steps, failed to communicate, and didn't take ownership of their mistakes.

I asked the Facebook world where to take my car for timing belt and water pump replacement and…read moremultiple people raved about NEA so I called and got a quote. Not only was it the best price in town, but they were very helpful with working with my busy schedule to get my car in and out. Every person we interacted with was so friendly and helpful. Casey kept me updated nicely and was very helpful on the phone. The work done was great and a fair price. I'm so happy with how it turned out, and I'll definitely be bringing all my future business there!

I heard about this place through a friend of mine. She talked about how they were so kind, reliable…read moreand did such a great job on her car that she fully trusts them now as her go to mechanic's. I went right away, my brakes and rotors were completely messed up to where I was having a grinding sound when driving. Thankfully, when I got there, I was reassured that it would be within my budget to fix the front brakes. They also were super kind and understanding and allowed me to use their loaner car since my car had to be worked on and I didn't have the funds to pay within the same day. I'm very appreciate of this company and they have gained a forever customer with the service I received.

Been using Auto Express for years. Has never let me down. Whether a simple oil change or tune up…read more Tom and his staff are honest and experienced on what is best for my vehicles. At the lowest cost possible.

Quick, efficient and charge a fair price. Convenient location near freeway. They will be my go to…read morefor basic services.