This location has been bought by Firestone, and this review is not targeting C&C…read more TLDR: This is an incredibly dishonest auto shop, and could have put my family and I at risk due to negligence and deceit. Take your car somewhere else. I went in for an oil change and hadn't had any work done for awhile, so I expected a lot to be uncovered in the inspection. They came back and told me that my brake pads/rotors and struts/shocks needed to be replaced. Specifically they told me the front brake were at less than 4mm and needed to be replaced ASAP, the back brakes were at 5mm and could wait 3 - 4 months, and there were "rust rings" in my rotors so they would also need to be replaced. They quoted me a little over $3,500 for everything. I know a little about cars and have mechanics in the family, so I ran everything by them first. 1) We decided to do the brakes ourselves (my uncle worked at a brake shop). We found that there was no issue with the rotors in what they described as "rust rings". Saved a few bucks there. The front pads were at about 4mm, so they likely did check those. We got to the back brakes, and had to use a sledge hammer to get the tires off (indication that they didn't take them off to check). When we got the pads off there most almost nothing left, and they were about to start grinding the rotors. Another indication that they lied about checking them because there was certainly not 5mm left. 2) I took my car to another shop to have the struts/shocks looked at after realizing the lies this Firestone told about the brakes. I had noticed the cars handling was a bit spongey and bouncy, so seemed like it could be true. The next shop actually test drove the car, and found the issue wasn't the struts/shocks, rather 3/4 tires had broken belts. This Firestone clearly did not check the car thoroughly and lied about the issues I was having to milk me for money. The scariest part about this is that broken tire belts increase the risk for blowouts at high speed. So I could have put $3,500 into my car, and still had something catastrophic occur that could have caused injury to my family, me or someone else. Not much else needs to be said about this business.

My sister has now twice brought her car in for repair there and they have been very simple very…read moreinexpensive fixes. It is especially helpful because honestly we don't know a whole lot about auto repair so it makes us trust them. Very nice and extremely fair I would recommend anyone go there to get the car checked out!!!

Highly recommend - -I was told by Meineke I needed a new catalytic converter which would cost me…read morearound $3,000. I took it to Velaquez in Aurora, and they actually brought me into the shop and showed me that the catalytic converter is absolutely fine. The noise was due to a broken exhaust pipe (which they also pointed out so I can see it) -- which they fixed for parts and labor for $208 -- incredible service, honesty, price, and customer service. I have never had such a positive experience at a car repair shop --Thank you, Carlos, and repair team for the great experience and genuine honesty! I did not expect to have paid a reasonable price to repair the damage.

Paid a fraction of what other people quoted me for muffler repair and they had my car ready to go…read moresuper quick. 10/10

Very nice explained everything to me. Honest people good prices. Would recommend to anyoneread more

I took my car there to get my alternator fixed and very reasonably priced and offered such great…read moreservice and very friendly. My husband took his car there to get battery changed and again offer great service and pricing. Never will we go anywhere else.

Stradas is the best shop in town. I get my oil changed near me(Plano), but when they give me my CVS…read morereceipt of what's wrong with my car, I take it straight to Stradas and ask him to go through the list. He goes through the list and tells me what I actually need. Then, I compare prices, and there's always at least a 40% difference in price. He gives great service at great prices.

Stradas Auto is easily the best kept secret in Aurora. They just did a full four wheel brake job on…read moremy mom's car, and I can't believe both how cheap it was AND how quickly they were able to do it. The manager dude there (Who I assume is Gabe Strada, the guy who owns the place?) was incredibly nice, and took me out to the shop to show me everything wrong with the car that they were going to replace before doing any work on it. This sort of thing is ultra-reassuring, as I basically walked in there and was like, "I've got no idea what's wrong, my mom says it makes noise on the rear passenger side." They could've gone wild telling me stuff was bad and needed to be replaced, and I'd never have known. Instead, they re-used as much as they could, replaced what couldn't be salvaged, and I was off and on my way. Originally I was a little weary when I took the car in, as they told me they were just going to check the whole car when I started explaining the problem. Usually, you go somewhere that "checks everything" and you walk out with more problems than you came in with. Not the case here, they noted the AC wasn't working, and I was like "Oh, yeah, I don't think it's ever worked." Gabe (I think?) asked if I wanted to risk $20 to try to fix it, and threw a can of freon in just to see what'd happen. Sure enough, ice cold AC. I seriously just love shops like this that have that kind of attitude of "Hey, this isn't working, let's try a super simple fix that doesn't cost much, and see what happens." Again, that's another repair that they probably could've sold me on a new compressor or who knows what else. Overall, a totally pleasant surprise, and I'll be going back to them as long as they're open. How often can you say you took your car to a mechanic and they fixed your problem way faster than you expected for a fraction of what you were thinking you'd have to pay? For me, this is definitely a first.

There are very few businesses that earn your trust year after year, and DJ's Truck & Auto is one of…read morethem. My family and I have been taking our vehicles to DJ's for more than 25 years, and I can't say enough about the people there. They're honest, knowledgeable, and treat their customers the right way. Over the years, I've referred countless friends, family members, and business associates because I know they'll be taken care of. A perfect example happened years ago during one of my first encounters with DJ's. My son's car died and wouldn't start. I thought it had run out of gas, so I added about a gallon before having it towed to DJ's. About 30 minutes later, they called and said the car was ready. When I asked what the problem was, they told me it had simply run completely out of gas. Because the tank was bone dry, one gallon wasn't enough to get it running again. Naturally, I asked what I owed them. Their answer? "The cost of a gallon of gas." That was it. They could have easily charged me for diagnostics, labor, or any number of things, but that's just not how they do business. They did the right thing because it's who they are. In a world where it's becoming harder to find businesses you can truly trust, DJ's Truck & Auto continues to set the standard. Their honesty, integrity, and customer service are second to none. If you're looking for a mechanic who will treat you fairly and stand behind their work, I couldn't recommend them more highly. David G

Poor quality repair shop that is lead by poor quality people. This shop is rude to customers and…read moretheir work is questionable. Be wise and take your business elsewhere.

I had to make an urgent stop at the shop today because I had a flat tire and air was leaking out…read more They were able to get me in right away, and it only took less than an hour to fix the tire. The total came to about $53, including taxes, for one tire. They have the highest Google rating in my area--which is why I chose them. I really hope I won't have to go back for the same issue again. I also hope they stand behind their work with a good warranty. So far, I'm very happy with the service--they really deliver prompt and efficient work that meets my needs. Plus, they offer some of the most generous complimentary snacks and beverages, which I definitely took advantage of during my visit.

Car was acting up so I took it to Journey Automotive because of the great ratings and testimonials…read morehere and I was not disappointed. Got my car in that day (my dealership's next open appointment was next week), diagnosed the problem, quoted me a price and then fixed it that day. Friendly and trustworthy business that I highly recommend

Ivan is the man to see when you've got car troubles! He's efficient, easy going, and welcomes any…read morechallenge handed his way. He's got a keen eye to details and is straightforward in his diagnostics when looking into car problems.

every since my nephew requested Ivan (6 years ago) I have not used any other mechanic. Ivan is…read morealways less expensive and does a great job on my car.

All the guys are wonderful here and they don't overcharge. Lyle Brandon and the Smog Mechanic is…read morejust wonderful.

no communication, horrible service, and making up problems with my vehicle. also, they messed up my…read moreoil change three times it's ridiculous. had a car there that wouldn't start and after giving him $2000 worth of repairs, they never fixed the problem. also a repair that was supposed to take a couple of days took a month. again with absolutely no communication. what a crappy place too. DO NOT GO THERE. SPREAD THE WORD