Yelp Review for Danny's Body and Paint 1 Star…read moreKyle B. - Anchorage, AK Posted: April 23, 2025 I had a disappointing experience with Danny's Body and Paint (8900 King St, Anchorage, AK) after they handled a repair for my 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. My insurance (GEICO) paid $566.67 for a new rim due to a minor accident. I wanted to keep the scratched rim as a spare, but Danny's kept it, claiming it was used as a "core" for the new one. There was no mention of this in any paperwork, and I never agreed to it. Rims aren't made with a "core" process, so their explanation doesn't add up. It feels like they took my property without permission. I asked for proof--like shipping receipts or invoices--showing where the rim went, but I'm still waiting. After 31 years with GEICO and no prior accidents, I expected better from their approved vendor. The lack of transparency has left me frustrated and distrustful. I'd caution others to double-check what happens to their parts here.

Use Dannys services for several years and was never disappointed with the work that was done.read more

I have worked in the Anchorage Car Rental business for the past 35 years. We have had a great…read moreexperience and relationship with Classic Auto Rebuilding for probably 30 of those years. They are great people to work with. They are professional, friendly and always willing to assist us with the many issues we bring to them. The quality of their work is second to none - or else we wouldn't use them. I highly recommend Classic for any auto body work you need done.

Owner feels god is above everything, including the quality and correctness of your repair. He works…read moreon junk that others say is not safe to repair while telling his employees that it is for the greater good. If you want your car repaired correctly AND safe, then choose another repair facility.

I've read a ton of bad press on tire shops so on the advice of one of our new Anchorage friends,…read morethat we trust, we brought our new snow tires to L&M for installation. Other places had us calling them every day for an opening or waiting until the end of November. L&M got us in in three days. We arrived exactly at 3:00 on Tuesday as the snow is just starting. Whew! Maybe it should have been a warning sign when the tech walked back into the office (35 min into our appointment) and asked how he's supposed to work on a BMW when Honda keys are attached to the work order? That took you a half hour??? The super sweet Christine (who makes a killer cheesy potato soup) quickly found our work order and our 3:00pm job now has a 3:45 start. The car was finished in about an hour, as quoted. Plus, at twenty dollars per tire, it would appear a successful visit, thank you to my friend! Wait! Successful up until we were on the road again, approaching Tudor on "C" street. Wobble, wobble and off comes the left rear tire and lodges sideways under the axle. The freakin' tire came clean off! It's Tuesday, 5:00pm rush on our first seriously ice covered road this season. Now we're staring at the Bear Paw bear on the corner with only three functioning wheels on the ground. But thankfully, no one was hurt. Naturally, we called L&M who called a wrecker and carried us back to the shop. At L&M's expense. Having no loaner vehicles, they then sent us home in a cab. Again, on their dime. The following morning our car was first on the rack and all repairs were made. Once more, no charge. In fact, our initial $80 for tire service was refunded and L&M paid for our return cab ride. I spoke to Michael, the owner, and he confirms that they not only double checked/repaired the problem wheel, but they also rechecked the bonehead's (my term, not his) work on the other three. Tragic in some eyes, irresponsible in the eyes of others, inconvenient in mine. Mistakes are made in this world. I get that. This is one area they are not excusable. Burn my steak and you can always make another and we're all good. A serious accident happens due to neglect on my car, that could've have been a catastrophe. One maybe you don't recover from. To sum up. A huge unacceptable mistake was made. But this group bent over backwards to accommodate. They sent the cavalry to rescue us, secured our safe transport home and back then double checked all the work done to the vehicle. They waived all charges and paid all expenses. Equally as important to me is each of them offered a sincere apology even though only one person botched the job. I normally give local businesses a few chances before totally cutting ties. In my book this is a stand up organization that will get my future business and deserves four stars. 10/22

I've been bringing my vehicles to L&M motors for 20 years. Today, I brought my vehicle in for a…read morestandard oil change and was charged $327.48. They charged me $32 a quart for the oil and $54 in labor. The last time I got my oil changed it cost me $170, so I feel like I'm being price gouged. Since the prior owner sold the business, things have gone way downhill there. Take my advice and never bring your vehicle to this place. They don't deserve your business.

I took my car in to have the timing belt, water pump, and timing tensioner replaced (OEM…read morerecommended procedure at 75,000 miles). The entire staff at FATS were friendly and professional. Their price was several hundred dollars less than a quote from the OEM. This was such a positive experience that I decided that the OEM should perform warranty work but FATS to do all other maintenance work.

This is a busy shop. Phones ringing off he hook when I came to pick up my car. The guys at the…read morecounter handled everything well and didn't keep me waiting while they talked on the phone. They were good at listening and not trying to talk me into something I didn't want when they called me to tell me what was wrong. I told them exactly what I wanted done and that's what they did. They even threw in a tire rotation for free because it needed it. As long as I have a vehicle, this is where I will go for service. The guys are friendly and nice. These guys didn't treat me like I was less than just because I am female which is what I have experienced at other shops.

I want to give a huge shout-out to Bonnie at Big O Auto Repair…read more She took the time to clearly explain how these warranties actually work--something I wish had been done when I purchased my truck from Dodge Chrysler Jeep on 5th Avenue. Unfortunately, the warranty I was sold there can only be used through their service department, and dealing with them has been an absolute nightmare for even minor repairs. Bonnie stepped in and walked me through everything with patience and professionalism. Because of her, I'm now in the process of canceling that warranty and switching to one that allows me to use Big O exclusively. That peace of mind means everything to me. I've trusted shops like Big O Auto Repair before--my last truck lasted 20 years because I had honest, reliable mechanics who did the job right the first time, never cut corners, and stood behind their work. That kind of trust is hard to find. The team at Big O is exactly that--honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to taking care of both you and your vehicle. I have full confidence that with their help, my current truck will go just as far. If you're looking for a place you can trust with your vehicle, this is it.

Had a great experience at Big O's. My truck kept throwing an engine code that other shops couldn't…read morefigure out. These guys had it diagnosed and fixed right away and I've it's been trouble free for weeks now. Couldn't recommend them more.

I bring both my vehicles here and always recommend them to friends and co workers. Great crew good…read moreprice.

A female friend of mine went to this business and needed a thermostat replaced in a vehicle…read morethermostat and outlet valve at AutoZone is $129. They charged $548 for that one part..

I can't say enough good things about Independent Auto Care. I broke down unexpectedly and ended up…read moreat their shop around 7:00 a.m., well before normal business hours. Even with my stressful situation, everyone was incredibly kind, understanding, and willing to help. They treated me with respect from the moment I arrived and made a bad day so much easier. It's clear they genuinely care about their customers, not just the repairs. Their professionalism, honesty, and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out. I would recommend Independent Auto Care to anyone looking for a trustworthy, friendly, and reliable mechanic. If I ever need automotive repairs again, they'll be my first call. Thank you for taking such great care of me!

If you have a Volvo, Tarn and his team at Independent Auto are going to become your good friends…read more Why? Because Volvos, while nice, are one of the most unreliable brands of car you can buy. They are consistently in the bottom quarter for reliability whether you're looking at JD Power or Consumer reports. If you're a Volvo owner that doesn't believe me, either A) you got lucky or B) you value anecdotes over data. Here is the 2022 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Report rankings of major automotive brands: 1. Lexus 2. Mazda 3. Toyota 4. Infiniti 5. Buick 6. Honda 7. Subaru 8. Acura 9. Nissan 10. Mini 11. Hyundai 12. Chrysler 13. Porsche 14. Chevrolet 15. Audi 16. Cadillac 17. BMW 18. Ford 19. Kia 20. Volvo 21. Ram 22. GMC 23. Mercedes-Benz 24. Volkswagen (31) 25. Genesis (30) 26. Jeep (26) 27. Tesla (25) 28. Lincoln (18) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2021/11/18/consumer-reports-most-reliable-cars-trucks-suvs/6385214001/ Knowing all of this, I somehow still bought one. Why? I was "subscribed" to a Volvo for 2 years and, fell in love. At the end of the subscription, all my payments counted towards the principle and...it just felt stupid to NOT buy it. Now, Volvo is steadily making its money back through maintenance and part costs. This is a 2019 car (XC40) and, already, the driver's side seat heater stopped working. Tarn and his team looked into it, ordered another heating coil and...it still wasn't working. They said I would have to go to the Volvo dealership. You could tell that he said this with sadness in his voice. I have an appointment at Volvo for October 17th, they are charging me $200+ just to DIAGNOSE the seat heater issue. My previous car, a 2006 Acura TL, had 170,000 miles on it over 11 years and never had an issue with any of its seat heaters. Tarn was able to help with my 60,000 mile brake job. The brakes were grinding and his team replaced them for an eye-watering $1,570. After doing lots of research...that seems to be the going rate, not a hideous mark-up. Insane. It took a while for Independent to get the parts. I left my car with them while I was in Fairbanks for work for a week and came back and...they still didn't have the parts. They were kind throughout the whole process and explained to me the issues. And, when they finally attempted the seat heater (that they ultimately couldn't fix, sadly.) they gave me a Volvo loaner car to use, and they didn't charge me to diagnose the issue...as the dealership already has committed to.

We had a very small project that needed attention. Mike and Amy were kind enough to accommodate us…read moreamongst all their other business. There are still good people in this world.

I have had body work done in many shops in many states over the last 50 years. I have never…read moreexperienced as a high a level of commitment to customer satisfaction and quality as I have with Markel. They have worked on several of my vehicles (both high and low end). Their work is superlative especially with the interface between their body work and dealer involvement for OEM parts and service. If you are anywhere on the road system in Alaska, drag it, tow it or drive it...but don't bring your car anywhere but Markel if you want quality work done right.