I no longer live in Austin, have moved out to the country in Bastrop county. But when I was in a…read morebad collision in December 2025 & my car was totaled, I had to scramble to find a used car that the insurance payout for my wrecked car would cover. I looked for a month before finding a good used Prius. I had 7 business days after purchase to change my mind, so I needed trusted mechanics to check it out in that limited timeframe. I took it to Danny Luu bc he was my trusted mechanic when I lived in austin. And though he's not a hybrid car mechanic, I wanted a thorough check of all the nonhybrid components. I took my Prius to him, met a friend at Kim Phung next door for lunch, and he finished the inspection in a little over an hour. This was a whole car exam, the kind like you might get before going on a long road trip. Danny gave me a 2-3 page report on all the systems and components (except the hybrid stuff) which pointed out a couple of things that would need attention sooner rather than later. This was exactly the kind of very useful exam I wanted for my car and it gave me peace of mind about buying an older used car. Then 2026 arrived and hello high gas prices! I'm so glad I went with the Prius--best car purchase I could've made! And Danny Luu made it possible--thank you Danny So glad you're still working after all these years! He's one of the most honest, reliable, trustworthy mechanics in Austin.

I've been going to Luu Auto for a few years now, and the 5 star reviews are well deserved. I…read morerecommend this shop to my family and friends whenever they need a mechanic. They're very direct and honest about what's wrong with your vehicle, and the owner personally answers the phone when you call. Finding a mechanic in Austin who is this honest and reasonably priced is very rare. I can't tell you how many overpriced quotes and straight up scams I dealt with at other auto shops before finding Luu Auto. Highly recommend!

Amazing service! I took my 2014 Volkswagen in to have some maintenance repairs done and they were…read moreable to work me in immediately and quickly. The staff are so friendly! Plus they charge extremely fair prices. I highly recommend taking your car here for service, I know I will be back in the future.

I have a finicky '15 Jetta VW wagon which the previous owner did a ton of after-market things to,…read morewhich resulted in a lot of damage. Roger went above and beyond with spending time problem solving as well as not upselling me. My experience with shops is that every time I go in the mechanics find yet another issue, but Roger was transparent and even shared with me things I could do to save money. I highly recommended Motormania- they're gonna treat you right.

Took my car there based on a co-worker referral and yelp reviews. Very pleasant experience. Very…read morefair and honest pricing. Communication was A+++ Car was repaired and now runs smooth as butter. Will be back soon for AC repair. Thank you Mr. Danny!

I went to Luu's Auto repair for a routine oil change and vehicle inspection and they did a thorough…read morejob and charged me less than what the dealer would have charged had I taken the vehicle like I have been to them. A few weeks after that during the rain, I ran over something and a screw from the back tire well came loose and I took it to Luu's again. The owner just screws it back on in two minutes and didn't charge me anything and told me don't worry about it. If that's not a five star experience I don't know what is.

Ask for Mike, very knowledgeable and a great guy. They know there stuff and if they can't help they…read morecan always point you in the right direction.

I have been going to Auto Techs since 2021 for service and repair for our three vehicles and always…read morehave had good and fast results.

I've used them for years and for several different vehicles (all Toyotas). Honest, polite, skilled…read moremechanics, a bit expensive compared with one-man shops but less costly and more trustworthy than the dealer.

This is a from a (former) longtime customer. David and Dave had been my ONLY Toyota and Subaru…read moretechnician shop. Ever. Today I brought my old 4-Runner in for her first visit since Rising Sun was "acquired". The young man at intake informed me there's now an Upfront Diagnostic Fee ($179) to begin, then of course, whatever parts and labor are necessary to execute a repair. Pure Profit Gouging: to tack an additional required fee on top of the book repair. Pretty sad, considering Rising Sun's existing customer base are accustomed to excellence in all facets of service, including initial diagnosis. Nope, I'm not playing the new game of Charge'Em extra. New ownership, y'all can Scratch one formerly happy customer from the database. Parker

If you have a Lexus, I definitely recommend Bearden Automotive who is knowledgeable about your…read morevehicle, leaving you with the confidence that your vehicle will be maintained to factory specifications to help maintain the value of your vehicle. If you need an oil change to major work, I recommend Bearden. The value is affordable and honest.

If you are in the area please go check these guys out, they are not only quick & responsive but…read morethey are very trustworth!! And in this business that's hard to come by, thanks again guys!

I am reluctant to leave negative reviews for local small businesses, but my experience here was…read moredisappointing. What should have been a straightforward heads, cam, and exhaust job dragged on for 1.5 years, with my truck sitting parked outside in the lot for months at a time with zero progress. I expected superior craftsmanship for the premiums that were paid but in reality, under delivered. They installed oval-port headers onto D-port heads causing immediate gasket leaks and fabricated exhaust with poor welds and cheap clamps instead of the clean, stock-style single-exit setup I requested (which I eventually had to pay another shop to completely redo). On top of that, they were unable to dial in the tune, forcing me to rely on a remote tuner and resolve several issues myself including misfires from an improperly indexed distributor, fouled plugs, and sensor faults just to make the truck driveable. The pattern of delays continued when I brought the truck back for the third time to address oil and coolant leaks. Despite scheduling well in advance for what was supposed to be warranty work, the truck sat untouched for months before even being diagnosed. The repair was initially denied before finally being honored, taking an additional five months to resolve while the vehicle remained exposed to the elements. While the staff is friendly and I understand they juggle larger more profitable builds, the combination of extreme delays and questionable workmanship makes it impossible for me to recommend this shop.

My girlfriend brought her 1979/80 Chevy C10 Scottsdale in to Jerry Dixon's Automotive (JDA) for a…read more110 point inspection as it was running rough; they recommended multiple repairs. These included brake & power steering hoses, coolant flush, replacing front wheel bearings, and replacing the battery. She authorized this work and to our knowledge it was done. JDA stated that they did the work necessary to make the car safe to drive. However, she continued to have running problems and JDA recommended looking at the gas tanks. They scoped them and said they were full of rust. They said that "both tanks, senders, lines and probably the switchover valve need to be replaced." She discussed supplying JDA with the parts for them to install and ultimately decided to have JDA buy the parts and install them. They provided an estimate and went ahead with the repairs. JDA replaced the gas tanks, senders, lines, and switchover valves and asked her to pay the balance and they would deliver the truck. My GF looked at the final bill and it was approximately $1000 more than the original estimate. When my GF asked about this, they said that an estimate is just approximate and depending on what they found it could increase. They said they did extra work that they did not charge her for to counter her issue with the additional $1000. When she paid the bill, they reneged on their offer to deliver the truck and required her to pick it up at their location. She picked up the truck and we continued to have major problems with the gas tanks. When I start it up and switch the tanks, it dies. I tried multiple times. JDA said to bring it back and they would check it. I drove it to JDA and an employee took it for a test drive without taking me. They returned and said it was working fine, that if the tanks weren't switched regularly the off-tank gas line would drain back into the tank and require time to fill when switched to that tank. They stated facetiously that my GF should know that considering that she owns the truck. This doesn't make sense as it implies that once switched it would take some time to fill the line; how is the truck supposed to continue to drive if no gas is getting to the fuel pump?? I took their word that it was just a normal operational issue, drove the truck the next day and while I was driving it, the truck died. I toggled the tank switch and nothing happened. I was stranded on the side of the road and my GF had to have it towed. When she called JDA, they said that if the gas runs out and the truck stalls before switching to the off-tank, the switch wouldn't work as it needs more amperage to operate than a battery can provide when the car is not running. So they're saying that the car needs to be running for the gas tank switch to work?? NOT LIKELY. Given that JDA could not figure out what was going on, my GF brought it to another classic car repair shop for a diagnosis. The first thing the new shop said is that the gas delivery system is designed so that gravity assists in delivering the fuel, so JDA's contention that not switching tanks would affect the gas in the line was completely wrong. Second, they said that the battery has sufficient amperage to activate the gas tank switch even when the car is not running. So JDA apparently doesn't know how these things work. In addition, the new shop showed me that the gas tank switch that JDA installed is NOT an OEM part, that there are significant kinks in the new gas lines, and there are OLD lines that were not replaced. (picture attached) The new shop did the repairs and it is working fine now. Overall, my GF, Shelly, is extremely dissatisfied with JDA's work and ethics. Neither she or I have ever had to pay so much over the estimate for a repair (approx. 30% higher) and garages have always informed us of a difference in price BEFORE they did the work. Their justification that the parts/labor were necessary to get the job done is not ethical, they should have discussed this with Shelly beforehand. They refused to tow the truck when it died, then towed it without her consent while they were examining it at her property and wanted to charge her $250. The fact that the gas delivery system continued to be faulty and that they claimed it was our ignorance that was causing the problem was just false. Finally, when we picked up the truck, the rearview mirror was detached, the front right headlight was not working, the left side dashboard light was not working (very difficult to see gauges) and the horn cover was broken so we could not honk the horn if we needed to. They did a 110 point inspection which surely would have revealed the lighting issues. Delivering the truck to us with these broken safety items without offering to repair them is a good example of their careless attitude and unprofessionalism. We would not use JDA again and our advice is buyer beware..

I confess that I have a somewhat obsessive relationship with my two Honda Preludes. I love them…read more I take very good care of them. I ask a mechanic a lot of questions and I make sure that what is done to them is appropriate. Kevin at Hondacure puts my mind at rest. These guys seem to genuinely like and appreciate Hondas and I think they even possibly understand my addiction. They own Preludes themselves and you gotta love that. These cars are just a bit finicky and I don't trust them to just anyone. My cars have been seeing them for at least three years and I have very happy with the results. I found them when my 2001 needed a timing belt and I was shopping around for a good Honda specialist because my previous experiences in Austin were not good. I wasn't happy with the dealership and another Honda place that shall remain nameless who ripped me off. (Initials are RS). Kevin at Hondacure, however, said all the right things and then quoted me a price substantially less than the dealership. They did a great job on the timing belt and everything that goes with that and I have kept going back with no regrets. They also fixed up my ailing '90 Si, that I have owned since about 1994 and even cleaned my engine last time I was there and ran it through the car wash. It runs like a top now. I love that car more than chocolate. So -- if you have a Honda, or any other import for that matter ( I think they also work on a lot of Toyotas and Mazdas), go to Hondacure. Tell them the crazy lady with the Preludes sent you. : )

Kevin and his assistants Rock!!! They are spot on with diagnosis and repair is excellent! Great…read morecommunication! Having recently come from Boston and unfortunately with car trouble, Kevin was available to talk out my situation. As we all know our 4 wheels are a necessary thorn,ugh! What a great listener and problem solver. His calming nature is contagious. How I needed some of that calming energy with my car situation. Honest with whether or not repair is needed. More next time. Grateful for the Integrity and Authenticity. Debbie