I don't normally write reviews, but I had a GREAT experience at Lester's Shop. I went around to a…read morefew other mechanic shops like Reliable Automotive and Good Year. These other places wanted to charge $100+ just for a quick 5 min diagnostic. Lester's was very straightforward with me as to what they thought was the problem over the phone, and didn't charge me a single thing for a diagnostic. They don't upcharge on the parts and have a very fair pricing model, and were able to diagnose the issue and change all my spark plugs for 30% cheaper than what other shops were estimating it would cost. They also gave me great advice on how to fix my bumper's scrapes, without having to refinish the whole thing. Lester's is one of the most HONEST and STRAIGHTFORWARD mechanics I've been to, and they don't try to sell you more than what you need. I had a great experience here and will definitely come back here for all my future auto/body repair needs.

Just had some minor body repair (front fender dent) done at Lester's and they did a great job! They…read moregot back to me quickly with an estimate; the repair was done right; and the price was reasonable. I was in and out in one day. I had a good experience with them and I believe you will too.

I can't recommend Ferd's Mobile Garage and Teo the mechanic enough! I needed a coolant flush done…read moreon short notice, and he was quick to respond and also completely flexible with my schedule. He arrived on time, fully prepared, and handled everything with total professionalism. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and done right in my driveway, which saved me the hassle of going to a shop or waiting around for hours. He explained what they were doing, gave me insight on the process in general, and left everything clean afterwards. He even threw on my spare when we discovered I had a flat tire. It's such a relief to have someone trustworthy and skilled come to my location for car repairs. If you're looking for a mechanic who's reliable, professional, and respects your time don't hesitate to contact Teo!

I had an awesome experience at Ferd's Garage! Teo worked on my car and did a fantastic job changing…read moremy oil and spark plugs. Super reliable. I really appreciated how open Teo was to answering my questions--not just during the service, but even before and after. Hadn't used him before this so being open to questions was appreciated. 10/10 would recommend Ferd's Garage to anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic who actually cares about helping. Teo was great! I'll definitely be coming back!

These guys in service went above and beyond to help my vehicle get back on the road! They were…read morehonest, informative and professional!

My wife and I just purchased a 2018 Cadillac ZT5 from San Marcos Auto Center. Our sales person was…read moreTimmy Ontoveros and he was exceptional throughout the whole process and made the purchase easy and seamless. We highly recommend him if you are looking at buying a car. They have an exceptional service department as well. We give them 5 stars across the board. Johnny & Julie Roberts

We used Riley's when our transmission started having major issues this year and we were stuck in…read moreSan Marcos and needed a whole new transmission. We had an extended warranty and they went above and beyond to work with our adjusters to get the best options for us and our car. They were very quick and knowledgeable and honest and that's hard to find nowadays.

Riley Transmissions are great folks that do great work at very reasonable prices! I have used…read moretheir services for clutch, transmission and rear end work on two separate occasions and could not be happier with the results. Joan, John and the team are "top notch" in every respect. They will be my "first call" when I need help again.

We have been using these guys for years. They have worked on all of our vehicles. They are honest…read moreand they are fast. I don't hesitate to take any type of maintenance or repair to them. They give me an exact breakdown of what's going on and what needs to be done and what at what cost and the option to choose. I've always felt that we've gotten good value for our money at Reliable. Highly recommend!

Did what was required,pleasant staff. Kept in touch. Reasonable price for what was repaired.read more

Frank was great! Very thorough and fair pricing. I'll definitely be using his services for all of…read moremy future repair needs.

The communication is severely lacking with these guys. Their arrival times are unreliable at best.read more

Quality work pricing is average for flow filter sensor replacements. A friend recommended them and…read moremy infinity was ready in 24 hours.

Parents of TX State University if your hours away from your kid and their car breaks down THIS…read moreplace is the best!!! Very honest and very trustworthy. Nothing is harder than being hundreds of miles away from your child when they break down. The helplessness feeling was horrible. Once we got the car to A&A Automotive they spoke with my husband over the phone and took care of our daughters' car. We can't thank them enough. They had her car fixed and back to her in 24 hours. The price to fix her car was very reasonable for the work they performed and we were very happy overall with the repair and the service.

While traveling with my family I broke down near Vegas. I was behind schedule and in a bad spot…read more Spanky answered the phone and was there by 9pm. He was able to source parts and worked all night with one of his guys (Craig)?. They worked all night long and had us on our way before sun rose. Thank you guys Joe

My a/c wasn't blowing cold so I took it to a shop down the street because it came highly…read morerecommended. As is often the case unfortunately they saw me coming! I'm a single, elderly woman with a limited income. The estimate was $2400 plus a charge of $200 for time to diagnose my ac. I Gagged ! A second opinion was necessary. Yelp helped me find Spanky's . I took my car in this morning. Repairs....$124! No charge for diagnosis. In addition the entire staff was friendly, respectful and honest! Family members are in need of car service and they have already said they know where to get the work done. I'm soooo relieved and enjoying the cold air in my Chevy.

I was really stuck with an issue with my headlamp on my 2017 Honda Accord. It was not the side that…read morewas easy to change. It was on the right passenger side which requires a lot of parts to be taken off to get into where the lightbulb replacement should go and AutoZone where I purchased the bulb could not help me. As I don't live there as I live in another city, referred me to Dealer Alternative which I am so happy now that he did. They were so helpful and I even got to spend some time with a wonderful, beautiful , rescue dog, I believe her name was Sage, a Weimer Reiner mix. They were so efficient, quick, and kind with my situation, knowing that it was going to get dark soon and I needed my headlamp working. I live in a small town and it's hard to find automotive help right away when you need it. I highly recommend them and if I am back in San Marcos and need any other automotive help, I will definitely reach out to them. Five star service.

Over a year ago, we had a great experience here. The San Antonio Mercedes dealership told us our…read moreolder Mercedes needed $1,000's in work and the service manager (Tim) assured us this was untrue and righted our course. Later, they replaced a fuel pump at a reasonable rate. This year, we brought the car in (check engine light was on) and were told we needed a new thermostat which they charged well above the predicted market rate to perform. There is a new service manager who is polite but I just didn't feel the same trust that I had the year before. 3 days after the thermostat replacement, the check engine light was back on and Dealer Alternative told us the waste gate was stuck "open" and unfortunately the entire turbo system would need to be replaced. Gulp, $4,200+ I checked with a well known foreign car garage in Austin and they provided a Mercedes master mechanic contact. $271 later, the master mechanic has replaced a breather hose, a vacuum hose , reconnected two loose hoses and of course charged the diagnostic fee around the turbo issue. Guess what, the turbo is fine and the car purrs. So, did Dealer Alternative knock hoses loose which created the code, or take a short path and just use the code to justify an expensive repair? Did they lie flat out about the waste gate being stuck? I don't know. But I'm very disappointed and don't feel they are the right folks for something other than minor repairs

These men were able to fix my cars son within a few days. We live a few hours away and my college…read morestudent needed repairs from running over a mattress on the highway. This place got him in quick, and did a great job. The owner let us pay over the phone and we a grateful for that option. I highly recommend this place!! They will not disappoint!! Thank you Franks automotive!

When I first moved to San Marcos I reviewed several auto repair places. Franks fit the bill at…read morethat time. Good service and reasonable price. But, something has happened since 2022....VERY POOR customer service. Given the run around and even lied to. So mad the last time I left there that I have already identified a new place for car repair. Unless something major changes in the front of house, I won't be back.