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.

My car broke down and no other auto place could take it for 2.5 weeks FATS let me park it and…read moreworked me in within 3 days. They explained everything and did exactly what they said they would. Very reasonable prices .

Previously had a 4 wheel brake job done. Very happy with the service and staff. Today was…read morediagnostic to trace coolant leak. Had it pinpointed in minutes. New facility and equipment. Knowledgeable team members. Highly recommend.

This is the only place I bring my car. The staff is very friendly. They stay very close to their…read moreestimate. I will recommend them to anybody. Elliot is one of the nicest (and hottest) mechanics in Anchorage with Mohammed a close second.

Ali and his crew is AWESOME. I brought my truck in that experienced a nightmare by a mobile…read moremechanic that didn't know what he was doing, and Ali assured me that my vehicle would be safe by the time it left his shop. He delivered in more ways then one. He was professional, took his time to evaluate what was wrong, and kept me updated every step of the way. I highly recommend Alaska Professional Auto, and for all your auto needs. Awesome people!

This place is the only place to go if you have especially old car/truck. Many other repair shops…read morewill not handle older cars. My 33 year old truck needed a motor replaced. They ordered a remanufactured motor and installed. They did excellent jobs with installation and completely fixed any following up minor issues and adjustments. My hands up to Ali and all other mechanics. Thank you!

Reasonable priced. Friendly and professional staff. Provides estimates via text after few questions…read moreby the front staff - which is helpful given my busy schedule; can't always answer the phone.

Their prices were great, in my opinion. I paid 1/3 of what the dealership charged me for the same…read morework. They also found a safety issue, verified with me for correction, and got it done in the time frame provided. Definitely made them my auto shop for my truck.

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.

5 stars going strong…read more Honest. Fair priced. Can get you in. Cons: getting someone to answer the phone

I had my vehicle's windshield repaired at this shop about 5 months ago. Unfortunately, the repair…read moredid not last, and the windshield is now having problems again. I returned to the shop expecting the owner to inspect the issue and provide a reasonable solution, but instead, he became extremely upset and angry. His attitude was unacceptable and completely unprofessional. Rather than taking responsibility and trying to help a customer who had already paid for a service, he chose to argue and become aggressive. A business should stand behind its work and treat customers with respect. I am very disappointed with the quality of the repair and especially with the way I was treated. I would not recommend this shop to anyone based on my experience.

These guys are incredible!!!! Check engine light flickering in my Silverado. Local dealer had my…read moretruck for 29 days and came back with a $7000 quote as well as $4200 of recommended repairs. Brought it to Alaska Spring and 1 work day and $150 later they explained that my southern truck (Atlanta, GA) doesnt like me using the remote start all the time and then babying it around town. I will sing these guys praises to anyone that needs repair work done!!!!

Always honest, helpful and they make it easy to understand what's wrong with my vehicle.read more

What great communication. Bonnie ( and the owner once)…read moreKept me informed as they cranked out some overdue preventative maintenance I chose to do on The brakes. I always trust that they'll do what I want. While keeping an eye out for other impending issues. I always opt for as much preventative as I can. Who wants a call from the spouse when you're out of town. " hey honey. The car.......@$%#... I don't. Trust Big O's My Dad did.

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.