$11.50 for a State Inspection?! Sign me up…read more Nestled between Lazarus Brewing and the Soup Peddler on Airport Blvd, this place has a terrific location. You can stroll for a couple of minutes, grab a bite and come back to find the job done. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I was in and out in 10 minutes and there was a guy ahead of me. The waiting room is comfortable and chilled, with a handful of somewhat interesting magazines.

They were quick and easy with the state inspection, thank you for making it painless!read more

1st off I wanted say upon arriving I was greeted by Freddy the Master mechanic and was very…read moreinsightful, polite, professional and knowledgeable. He inspected my vehicle thoroughly and also very transparent on any future preventative maintenance I may need. 10/10! Also while I waited Austin made me feel very comfortable w/ the pricing and overall what to expect from the visit. He displayed great communication, empathy, also made sure that everything question I had was answered! Great Crew to say the least I'll recommend them to anyone especially if you need a transparent & honest assessment of your vehicle

Austin was very respectful & helpful with me. However, I brought my vehicle in for a brake check,…read moreac update and tire rotation. Austin informed me he tried to do a check on my car re: accident. I had purchased my car & knew there had been a minor accident/repair before I had bought it. NOT slavaged. I bought it from a Carmax. Essentially, I was refused any service & encouraged to take my car to a body shop/mechanic for any repairs. Really? Tire rotation/ac check? ‍ I've never had a mechanic refuse a repair on any of my vehicles & I'm 64 & have owned 6 vehicles in my life. Just odd...

Got the oil swapped out fast. Engine sounds much quieter now. Dashboard light is finally gone and…read morethe car feels smooth on the highway. Nice to have that checked off the list.

Great value amazing service super trustworthy can't recommend enough. We did our state inspection…read moreand went right when they opened and I don't think we were there for 10 minutes. Super polite, and efficient will be going back.

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

Very thorough and good at diagnosing problems, communicates well. I had an electrical issue which…read moremanifested as a seeming engine issue and he figured this out pretty quick and explained it clearly. He was able to fix it and the charge was very reasonable. He took the car into his shop to fix it and had it a bit over a week -- it did take a bit of time but this is okay with me (and probably you as well) if he fixes it right

This is the only place I will go for oil changes and emissions testing. Bonus points for Kevin…read moreSchwantz endorsement #34 for ever. Seriously, while you don't go there for ambience, they have never steered me wrong and do a great job every time.

Came here for a car inspection on a Tuesday morning and lemme tell ya - these folks are fast and…read moreefficient. It's a small place but seems quite equipped to manage a lot of car issues, and the gentleman who did my inspection that day (Charlie) was the sole person doing them, so he was cranking through a list of folks. They put your name on the clipboard when you arrive and just go straight down that list. I'd called beforehand to confirm their hours and theyd advised to come early so I came around 9a or so. I think the wait was about 15-20 mins? Really wasn't bad, I just fiddled with my phone and sat in my car. The actual inspection was also pretty fast, like 10 mins or maybe even a bit less. I appreciated the efficiency. Of note they do charge a 3% credit card fee. A lot of places do that nowadays, but that was really the only "surprise." They also offer a basic inspection ($12, basics to renew car reg) or a more thorough one for $18 where they check your wipers and lights etc.

Wow! I received same-day service. My dealership quoted me a price for axle replacement, but Auto…read moredid the job for $800 less. I dropped off my car, and Mark quickly called me back to explain what was needed and provided an estimated cost. By 4:30 PM, it was ready! I hope the mechanic stayed warm--I happened to choose one of the coldest days in Austin for my service. When I arrived at 6 PM, right at closing, Mark still took the time to explain the issue and how it was fixed. Thank you for your excellent service! I'll be recommending you to everyone. In fact, I found out about you through a friend who goes to All Tune Auto.

This was my first time there, and i had a great experience. I found there was a big screw in my…read moretire, and they were able to get me fixed up same day. Would definitely go back.

There are mechanics... and then there are the tired saints standing at the edge of civilization…read moreholding together the fragile emotional ecosystem known as "people who need their car to start tomorrow." Buddha's Garage is the second one. Dave has the energy of a man who has looked directly into the screaming mechanical abyss of humanity and simply sighed, grabbed a wrench, and fixed it anyway. I swear half the vehicles in that shop arrive after being spiritually wounded somewhere else. Other mechanics will look at your engine like medieval doctors diagnosing ghosts. Dave looks at it once, tilts his head slightly like a jazz musician hearing a wrong note, and suddenly knows your alternator was installed backwards by somebody named Tyler in 2019. And here's the wild part: he's honest. Like deeply, suspiciously honest. The kind of honest that makes you uncomfortable because you forgot businesses could still operate without trying to sell you seventeen imaginary emergencies. Dave will straight up tell you cheaper alternatives, better options, things you can wait on, things you DON'T need. I almost wanted to ask him if he understood capitalism. The customer service feels less like a business and more like your truck wandered into a monastery where everyone took vows of kindness and diagnostic accuracy. Meanwhile other shops are out here playing roulette with socket sets: "Hmmm yes, perhaps your issue is... all of the parts." Then Buddha's Garage fixes it in an afternoon and somehow charges you like they still believe in human dignity. Also -- Dave knows an absolutely terrifying amount about vehicles. Not "guy who watches YouTube tutorials" knowledge. I mean ancient-library-hidden-under-the-desert knowledge. The kind where you start explaining the noise your car makes and he already knows the answer before you finish making the sound effect. At this point I'd trust Buddha's Garage with anything mechanical. My car. My lawn mower. A damaged submarine. If NASA called and said a shuttle was making a weird clicking noise, I'd probably hand them Dave's number. I'm going there no matter what. If I move across the state, I'll crawl back on flaming rims like a pilgrim returning to holy ground.

Andrea is a beautiful human, and Dave is a courageously honest business owner. He started this…read morebecause he was tired of scammy mechanics. It's a 30m drive for me but it's worth the love. Thank you guys for helping us feel reassured about our new car purchase. Great success to you. We need more businesses like this.

Very trustworthy place. The team was honest about the repair and explained all available options…read more The work was completed professionally and on time.

Great place. Fair prices, work done fast, the owner is helpful and doesn't try to sell you…read moreunnecessary repairs.