Very helpful with old car that falling apart.. felt like we got sensible advice and options as the…read morecost of repair was more then car.. thanks guys

Getting ready for a trip I noticed an air leak in my tire, and Carson was able to get me taken care…read moreof right away. Good service, friendly people, and a sweet sweet flat tire support dog.

I've bought two sets of Nokians from Linder. I get impatient waiting for OEM tires to wear out so…read morethat I can replace them with Nokians and Linder is where to get them. On recommendation from Joetown they were also recommended to fix an exhaust leak from the flex pipe on my Passat wagon. Joetown could have repaired this with a new expensive part but recommended welding at Linder for 1/3 the cost for an equally reliable repair. Linder had my leak taken care of in less than a day.

The folks at Linder tire are friendly and very helpful. I had a leak in my right rear tire while on…read morea cross country road trip. The tire pressure warning light came on and the tire was down to 24 lbs from the recommended 33 lbs. I looked online and saw Linder Tire in Iowa City. I called them and they said to drive over, they would try to squeeze me in, which they did. They fixed the tire and I was on my way in little over an hour. I am very grateful to them, they are very professional, efficient and super nice folks.

My car needed a professional to take a look and Brent was great in fixing the issue. Thank you!read more

Went in for a small fix they could have charged me at least $100 for, they fixed it for FREE. This…read moreis my new go-to spot for ANY car issues or repairs.

Exceptional, honest, trustworthy, and very fast. I was passing through town pulling my 15,000 lb…read morefifth wheel and when my flex plate and ring gear on my transmission broke. These amazing guys fit me right in and had me back on the road in record breaking time. I sure was happy to finally find an honest knowledgeable technician.

These guys went above and beyond to help me when I was in a jam- broke down on the highway headed…read morethrough town. Even though my engine quit and they do not repair engines, they called around and found another shop willing to do it for a reasonable price. They also helped me locate a replacement engine and let me leave my bum truck at their busy shop with limited parking for several days at Christmas time. Good dudes with good intentions here.

After thinking I had run a hole in my oil pan, I took my VW Passat to S & S. I showed up right when…read morethey opened after calling to request a morning appointment a few days prior. Steve got my car in right away, was able to promptly assess my car, and quickly determined the root cause. He also gave me (general) quotes and timelines on other services my car might need soon. As a college student with relatively no knowledge of cars, I would highly recommend the service here. I will be sure to return to S & S for assistance and service in the future.

Steve runs a fair, honest and excellent auto shop! After taking my MINI to several different shops…read moreand spending quite a bit and nothing to show for it, I took it in to S&S. He was able to fix all the problems and came in way under the estimates from any other shop. Highly recommend!!

I am a college student who doesn't know anything about cars. Randomly, a bunch of lights turned on…read morewith my 'check engine' light in my Subaru. I called, and they reassured me that Subaru turns on a bunch of lights to scare you into looking at the problem sooner. I brought it in, turns out it just needed some oil. A very kind man filled up my car for me free of charge. I was in and out. Very kind staff to work with.

Reliable, skilled, honest, local, simple. I have nothing to complain about, only grateful for…read morestraightforward communication and fair prices. Diagnosis were correct for issues I was guessing on: sent me away with repairs that worked several times.

Pat has always been honest and taken great care of our cars. His prices are better than the car…read moredealers and he doesn't try to up sell you.

These are the local guys I trust. Period…read more Straight shooters, quality work, fair pricing. had several jobs done there on different cars.

Really good mechanics may seem like geniuses to us mere mortals, but Raffy most definitely is an…read moreabsolute genius. That's reason enough to bring him your most troubling automotive puzzles. But if that's no enough for you, I can personally attest to this man truly being a genuinely caring individual who actually wants to help his customers. Raffy will solve your vehicle problems in a way that will make you feel very glad you met him, and really smart you chose his shop out of the dozen or so good ones in Iowa City. He's completely honest and open about your issues and what it will take to fix them, and the price he will charge you is verifiably fair. He works fast, his repairs are accurate, and if you're a DIY'er who normally does your own work, he will take the time to educate you and show you what you missed, and how to do it better the next time. And on top of all that, Raffy is seriously a nice man who will treat you with kindness and respect, while doing his very best to get you back on the road. I would highly recommend you make his shop your first and only choice for any and all automotive repairs, whether you live in Iowa City Iowa, Fort Worth Texas, or anywhere else in between. Thank you So Much Raffy!

Police intervention was required…read more I had an extremely upsetting experience at #1 Auto Repair while traveling from out of town with my 9-year-old son. I got a flat tire and went to the nearest repair shop, as I have run-flat tires. After agreeing to a price for four tires, I left the shop and spoke with family, who thought the price seemed very high. I later contacted two other area businesses, and they quoted $800 less for the same tires and a fully completed job. When I asked the owner, Raffy, if I had been accidentally charged for the wrong tires, he shouted, used profanity in front of my child, called me "you people," and threatened that he knew where I lived. My son was traumatized -- he had never seen anyone speak to me like that. He also refused to release my car unless I paid in cash, despite advertising credit cards, Venmo, and other payment options, so I had to call the police. I was initially refunded the full amount by my credit card company after questioning the fees. However, I ended up paying the shop directly because of a small claims dispute. In court, it was confirmed that the hazardous materials and shop supply fees he charged were not actually used or standard practice, and he had to refund those fees to me. Many other reviews report similar behavior overcharging, shouting, and blaming the customer.