WHAT A RIP OFF! To make this long story as short as possible, I called Chuck's Garage and told them…read moreI needed to have AAA tow my truck there to see what the problem was. I told them that the engine starts, but was riding rough and acting as if it was going to cut off. I thought maybe I put some bad gas in it. My second thought was, maybe I needed a major tune up (since it's been a while). I agreed to pay them $102 to find out what the problem was. So, after they start looking at the truck, Andrew calls me back and says the mechanic has an "idea" of what was wrong with it; but needed to do a different diagnosis for an additional fee. They should've said this was a possibility from the beginning. He then told me that he "believed" it was a bad timing change/belt (or whatever you call it). He said the fee to do the second diagnostic was $600 (which was 6 hours labor). This second diagnostic was to check and see, but it wasn't guaranteed that this was actually the problem. When he gave me the cost of second fee, I immediately refused to pay it. Who has $600 to spend on a MAYBE diagnosis? If I agreed to do the diagnostic and that's not what the problem was, I would still owe $102 (for the first diagnostic to NOT tell me what the problem was)... WHAT?? I would also owe $600 (for the second diagnostic). If I then agreed to do the second diagnostic, it would be $700 plus $2300 to fix the timing change/belt. Well, I'm not rich! So I can't afford $700 on a hunch that may not even be the problem. When I told them what my truck was doing and why I needed to have it checked out, that should've given them a general idea of the few things that could be wrong with it. If the guy had told me from the very beginning that if would possibly need a second diagnostic, I would've refused the first diagnostic. I'm not a mechanic, nor do I know anything at all about cars. So, how was I supposed to know they wouldn't find the problem (which is why I agreed to the diagnostic test in the first place)? I just wasted money and one of my AAA tows for absolutely NOTHING. I guess they have to keep the money coming in some kind of way. Yeah, it's $102, but that's money that could've been used elsewhere. The truck is still not in running condition. So, I'm back to square one. Thanks a lot! IN RESPONSE TO CHUCK'S MESSAGE.. In the third paragraph, you say that I approved the diagnostic with my signature. Yes... I approved the FIRST diagnostic ONLY. I paid for a service I DIDN'T GET. It's not rocket science! Maybe you guys should be honest and let people know upfront that there's a POSSIBILITY you'll need to do additional/more expensive test. If you had told me this, I would've had you guys do the first test. Then, you wouldn't have my signature at all. LASTLY: Him explaining what the mechanic has to do to diagnose the problem with my truck is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT to the fact that I paid for them to diagnose it and they didn't. End of story...

Hands down, the best mechanic shop in the greater Killeen area! Professional, dependable, honest,…read moreand fairly priced. Clean and comfortable waiting area as well. Dylan at the front desk will make sure that you're taken care of!! If you have car trouble, you've gotta call Chuck's!!

Went in to fix my car's AC, the lady at the counter was very knowledgeable and explained everything…read morethoroughly to me and answered all of my questions. The price seemed fair for what I got done and the service was quick!

I brought my vehicle in for a full inspection, a check engine light, and a rattling sound coming…read morefrom underneath. There was also a noticeable squeal when starting the car, which I expected to be addressed. Unfortunately, that issue was overlooked until I specifically brought it up, and I was told to return after having the rattling addressed at Bill's Muffler Shop. Additionally, during service, my valve cover was not put back on -- something that should not have been missed. While it was eventually corrected, it adds to the oversight concerns. Because of these issues and lack of thoroughness on the first visit, I'm giving a 3-star rating. I appreciate the corrections made, but better attention to detail and communication would go a long way in improving the overall experience.

Beware working with Ryan. He diagnosed a starter replacement on my minivan, and recommended an oil…read morechange. Said he could get the starter the next day. Paid my deposit and never heard from him again. After repeated messages to him, 3 days later he claims to have gotten the starter, but that it was used and he would need to reorder. Proceeds to reorder and then goes silent again. Only after I threatened legal action did I get a response, almost a week after I paid my deposit. After replacing the starter and doing the oil change the car stops working within a day. Towed it to a reputable mechanic who says that Ryan short changed the car 2 quarts of oil, causing irreparable crankshaft and cylinder misfires. Basically, the engine blew because there wasn't oil.

Very much a scammer don't trust this scumbag didn't mention anything about pricing until he…read more"finished" the job didnt even fix the problem and charged me 450 and I didn't have it so he threatened me with a misdemeanor unless you want to deal with the police don't go to this guy.

Great service, professional response to customer concerns. I would recommend this business.read more

Fixed my scrapes and dents to perfection! Reasonable wait to…read morecompletion. Price quoted up front. Hassle-free, very painless. Of course I knew this. I'm a repeat customer!

I've used them for several things on my car and the service has always been great. I don't let…read moreanyone else touch my vehicle.

Competent, reliable, and affordable!! I price checked a few mechanics in the Killeen area and found…read moreeveryone too busy and expensive to work within my price range. When I called Al's business, they were glad to complete my work the next day (Saturday) and for a reasonable price. I arrived at 8am and was out the door by 10:30am. They changed my spark plugs, replaced a t-valve, and troubleshot a taillight blinker all within this time. Zero hassle, no price gouging, and accurate estimates. Everyone there was extremely helpful with my needs and gave me a quote on my next project. I am sure to bring my 2001 Ford Ranger back for more services in the near future.

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Great service at a reasonable price. The only downside is they don't partner with a credit card…read morecompany to offer no interest credit for expensive repairs. That's not their fault.

Place is great I needed my coolant thermostat replaced placed i was quoted $600, $700 even $1400…read morethankfully they got me for $300 that was with part included too

Don't go to this place! It's a complete rip off. The fat guy that works there is a complete jerk…read more He started cursing at me just because I told him he was making up things not to pass my vehicle. I have owned the same vehicle for 5 years, it had tinted windows when I purchased it. I have never been pulled over for the windows. It has always passed inspection with no problem. This guy tells me I have to remove my tint and replace wiper blades that were replaced 6 months ago. If I was the owner of this place there is no way I would have a guy like this representing my business. He is a miserable human being that takes out his frustrations on paying customers. I guess he thought I was a gullible female that was gonna pay him to remove my tint and change wiper blades. I don't think it's a good idea for repair shops to be inspection stations as well. They use the service as a way to get more business for themselves by fabricating issues that are BS in hopes of making more money. Worst experience ever.

My truck is back up and running. I'm glad I found these guys. Will use them again. Couldn't be…read morehappier

They work with you, and they're true mechanics that fix it all with a lot of experience and…read moreknowledge under their belts. I will be going there for future repairs. Definitely a great shop. They did a whole rebuild on my rear end for my truck.