I was like you recently, looking on Yelp for a decent, honest mechanic to work on my car. I needed a brake job, and a dealer would charge retail prices, and the corporate bosses at a chain shop would pressure the shop manager to nickel and dime the customer into purchasing additional repairs that they probably didn't need to boost sales. Independent shops are usually reliable as they live and die by their reputation, but often times they can be hit and miss. I can only speak from my experience but I can report to you that Dave's Auto Repair is the real deal. The shop is owned and run by Armando and his family (Armando bought it from Tim, the former owner, and Dave used to run the shop). Armando knows cars, and more importantly, he knows how to treat people right. His prices were competitive or better than other quotes I got, and he didn't try to upsell me on unneccesary repairs. He did give me a heads up on a few things to keep an eye on, which I appreciated, and he even threw in a few freebies which was unexpected and much appreciated. What's also nice is that most independent shops are only open M-F but Dave's is also open on Saturdays, which makes it convenient for those with work/school during the week. I'm very happy with my experience at Dave's and it gives me piece of mind knowing that I have a great mechanic I can take my car(s) to from now on. read more

Armando and his crew are the BEST!! He is very personable and honest and has a lot of integrity and pride in his work!! We found him on Yelp 2 years ago and gave it a go...Never Going to Anyone Else!! When we went in with Grandmas car he fixed the part and then told us to come back in the next couple of days to make sure it was not leaking. You can tell he cares. He is a good person, reliable and reasonable priced. What else do you need in a mechanic with an auto body shop. I highly recommend you try him out. His place is exactly what you would expect from a hard worker and honesty. You don't need frilly place when you working hard. read more

Armando helped check my car after I smelled gasoline inside and noticed a leak. He did a thorough inspection at no-cost and was very honest. He was friendly and professional. I really trust Dave's Auto Repair and will be sure to go back. Highly recommend. read more

Really a fantastic experience. Honest service, quick with both the diagnostic and the repair, and easy communication. Overall could have been easily charged a LOT but came out with an incredibly fair price for only the work that was completed. read more

Service was great. People were very nice. Didn't try to upsell anything. Will definitely go back if needed.

So I've actually never had any real work done on my car here and yes, I'm giving them 5 stars. Let me explain. Being from the east coast I lived most of my life taking the subway and thus don't really know too much about cars. Since moving to Vegas I've owned a car but when it comes to needing repairs I'm at a loss. I've had some bad experiences with mechanics. There was one place right by me I'm convinced not only overcharged me but it was one of those places that if you brought your car in for one thing they always seem to find something else that needed fixing. Tired of dealing with them I Found Dave's on yelp after I bought a new battery from autozone and the next day my car wouldn't start. I had my car towed to Dave's where after looking at it for 10 minutes they realized it has been installed wrong. Five minutes later they installed it correctly and told me no charge. Of course I still tipped them just off of how impressed I was. That was about 4 years ago and since I've needed my car checked out twice. Both of those times Dave's checked out my car and neither time was it something they could fix (first my car needed a my frame widened from a collision and second was just another battery issue). And again, even though they took the time to check it out and give me the best advice on how to remedy the issues they didn't charge me. And of course I tipped again. What I'll tell you along with all the other comments are is Dave's is honest. I've found my mechanic in Vegas. Even if I moved across the city this is where I'd come when I need work. read more

Armondo is honest, sincere and so easy to talk to! He even schooled my son on how to check the fluids and things to look for, so he can be on top of things with his old jeep. So glad I found this shop! read more

If you are looking for quality work and extreme honesty then this is your shop. I manage a security company and found this shop on yelp after being overcharged by others. Armando is the most honest mechanic I've met. His team does excellent work. read more

Walked in on a Thursday after a doctor appt . Armando was there and he asked what the problem Was I began to tell him there's been a leak in my car for a couple months now . He took a quick look could not see anything wrong in the hood and said will have to take the cover off from under . I brought it in on Friday morning he called told me it was leaky gasket I okayed the service it was ready on Saturday late afternoon. The price was reasonable and so far my car doesn't leak . read more

Dave's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Armando is an honest guy. He'll tell you exactly what the problem is with your vehicle and explain/show you everything. He doesn't overcharge or under deliver. Super reliable service. If you're tired of getting taken advantage of by dealerships, shops and crooked mechanics, this is where you want to go for some trustworthy service! read more

This is an honest, true review. Ok, finding a good mechanic is a necessity that is hard to do. Maybe you are lucky to have a best friend who's a mechanic, but most of us are hard pressed. I went here and met Armando. THIS GUY IS THE BEST. He's honest, quiet, informative, and friendly. He doesn't over charge for BS stuff. I was trying to buy a used car and brought in several cars for inspection. He found problems that saved me potentially thousands of dollars. I LOVE THIS GUY. This is a family run business and they treat you like family soon as you walk in the door. If you need an honest mechanic, look no further than Dave's Auto Repair. read more

This is the only place I ever take my car for repairs. Armando, the Manager, is a great person . He always looks for ways to save you money, and there is never any attempted upsell ever, Honesty is the word at this shop . I just turned in my 22 year old Toyota on a new one-- and Armando is the one who always kept it running great- and most importantly-- he jumped through hoops to help me get it smogged , so I could registered it every year . I highly recommend Dave's Auto . read more

We take our commercial fleet here- they always get us in pretty quick and when needed can do things near immediately. Their prices are of value and the representative I speak with is always kind. I would recommend this company. read more

What can I say, Dave's Auto Shop goes above and beyond the service they offer. Armando specifically. Almost 5 o'clock when I found out my car's fan continuously running even when engine is off. They were about to close up but tried to find out what was wrong with my car without rushing. Eventually had to leave my car overnight so they can work on it more. Armando offered to drive me home as I had no ride home. He dropped me off but Murphy's law, remembered I left my phone in my car. So walked back to his shop to get my phone and he drove me back home again! So nice! He called me the next day and my car is fixed! I was thinking a few days or a week timeline for that. He fixed it right away! With a new fan installed. Awesome service! Thanks Armando! Highly recommended. Get your cars fixed here. And be rest assured you'll get good service without feeling taken advantaged off. read more

The most honest mechanics! My daughter was traveling from Idaho to Henderson for her wedding reception this weekend in Henderson when her AC went out in Cedar City, Utah in the 109+ degree weather. I explained the situation to Armando he agreed to get her car in first thing Friday. After working on it for several hours he figured out that the radiator needed to be cleaned rather than the $1,800 AC compressor. I wish I could take this shop back to Idaho! He VERY well could have done it and charged me and I would have NEVER known the difference. He didn't, charged me a very fair fee for his time and we where off and running. read more

Our check engine light came in on our was to Vegas. We came to Dave's the next morning to check the codes. He didn't find anything but graciously advised us not to drive too fast in the heat (there is a heatwave right now), carry coolant and plenty of water. I have no doubt if we needed a repair he would have done it well and with complete integrity. read more

I had a simple job and it was done quickly and professionally. Will use them in the future for sure as I met 3 of 4 customers in the shop while waiting that said they would NEVER bring their vehicle anywhere else! read more

Armando is fantastic! Great prices and they really care about their customers. We will definitely come back when repairs are needed.

Thanks to Armando for taking care of my car and us . Highly recommend them, if you have issues with your car read more

NO BS, Dave's Auto Repair really is 5 STARS, I just took my Chevy Cruse there because I needed a good and honest mechanic. When I took my car to the Chevy auto center I was told a false diagnosis, charged $275 for the false diagnosis, and then quoted $3100 to fix the problem. But HERE at Dave's Auto Repair, They were honest from beginning to end, told me everything honestly and truthfully on what could cause the check engine light and the diagnosis code, everything. Then they fixed it. Simple & quick. Showed and gave me the part that went bad. in the end, less than $300 for everything. Absolute 5 stars, I would recommend this place to anybody. read more

This shop was recommended by Brett at O'Reilly Auto Parts on W.Sunset. I stopped in due to the air conditioning in my daughters car blowing hotter than usual! We were told to ask for Armando! I haven't experienced any mechanic as genuine as Armando was when looking at my daughters car! He checked the air conditioning system, added coolant, hooked my daughters car up to a machine (I know nothing about the names of these gadgets). He took his time to check out her air cond.system and gave us both great information about what to look for. Though his shop was minutes from closing, Armando took great care & took his time checking out my daughters car! I am taking all of my vehicles to Dave's! First shop that I genuinely feel, they don't try to add on unnecessary repairs and or charges because they may have that advantage. Especially with us less than mechanically inclined people! read more

Had my front axles done by them last week and my front brake pads and rotors the other day. Armando was very frank about what needed to be done and very informative unlike the other auto repair shops that I had inquired from. The value of their service is worth going here! read more

These guys are great. I've gone here multiple times and they've really helped me out. They're honest, which means A TON when you're a female going to a car mechanic. They don't try to rip you off or get you to have repairs done that you don't need. They're understanding. The last time I went my car wouldn't replicate the clanking sound it was making on me when it was running for them (you know how that works out when you're trying to show the repairman what's wrong and then it's not there and sometimes you get the look like you're crazy but you're like, "No! I swear it was making the noise while I was driving here!!"). They have a fun sense of humor and reassured me it happens all the time. They checked out a bunch of stuff to make sure my car would be okay and took care of some of my concerns related to that sound so I feel safe. They also told me what to watch out for and how to proceed the next time it happens, so I got some great advice- looking out for their customer. They didn't figure out what was happening with that sound, but they did figure out the secondary sound my car had been making and fixed it for SERIOUSLY reasonable prices. And my car is running so much more smoothly now! The time I went to them before that I was having problems with one of my tires. These guys are so honest that they actually referred me to someone else who could get me a better price because of a deal they had going!! Reminded me of Santa from "Miracle on 34th Street" because taking care of their customer was more important to them than making money. Definitely worthy of checking them out! You should know- their shop can be a little confusing to find because it also shares space with an aquarium shop (hey, why can't the owner have more than 1 interest, right??). So if you feel like you're walking into an aquarium shop, it's alright. Go straight to the back wall and you'll realize it's the automotive shop, too. read more

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I went to get my AC checked because it was blowing warm air on the left side and cold on the right.i also received an oil change.The oil change was priced well. After finding the problem the owner call and explain what was the problem and the approximate cost.it was fixed in one day and the owner showed me my old part. I will be going back to get brakes soon. My name is Willie read more

Finally, this CA girl has found a Las Vegas mechanic! I drive A LOT back and forth to LA and it's been hard to find a mechanic I like as much as my lady mechanic in Los Angeles. She was like family. But after hanging in Armando's space and chatting with him I felt at home. I really like the work he does, his ethics, and the people who come to him. It all feels like coming home. He won't make you do something you shouldn't to your car, and he will get the job done right for a good price. Now if I could only find someone to work on my Mercedes Metris van who was so awesome! read more

As a female I'm always super hesitant with garages and do extensive research to avoid the places that try to take advantage of people based on their gender. This was hands down THE BEST experience I've ever had with a garage. Armando called me after a basic under the hood/engine inspection with his findings, explained everything in detail, what could wait that didn't need immediate attention today, and got the things done I chose to go forward with. He was so incredibly personable and genuine. I will never take my vehicle anywhere else, I'm so happy I found this place! read more

Always reliable and honest, Armando is the Man!!! Been a satisfied customer for years!

Once again I took my truck in for oil change, batttery and a general checkup to see that all is ok and try to prevent a surprise breakdown. As I have said before, since expiration of factory warranty in 2007, no one other than this shop has touched my vehicle. They found a radiator problem which would have caused a major issue later on and saved me from a future overheating problem. Their diligence gives me peace of mind every time I get behind the wheel!! I highly recommend this shop!! read more

I was referred by the app Nextdoor it's super close to me and has good reviews...... I needed my handle for my hatch Back replaced I got a fee estimate ..... they ordered the part and I had it fixed...... it was expensive fix but that is how it goes..... I need my brakes done so hopefully I can get them with this place just don't have the money yet read more

Good honest mechanic, fair pricing. We will be long term customers. We've taken all our cars in, from a 2005 Pacifica to a 2013 Flex.

I cannot recommend Dave's Auto Repair enough! While I am a California resident who has a mechanic back home, I spend quite a bit of time here in Las Vegas for work. This week, I found myself with what was only a semi-functional air conditioner, which is no good in the desert heat. Needless to say, I immediately got down to trying to find a reliable, honest shop I could go to that wouldn't take advantage of me just because I'm a woman (or because I'm not the most auto-savvy person myself). This shop's amazing reviews sold me, so thank you, fellow Yelpers, for leading me to the right spot. Not only did they get my AC blowing cooler than ever in record time, but the nicest, most straight up guy I've ever met. His pricing was more than fair and he explained it well, even telling me that he knows he could charge more, but he wants to be able to sleep at night knowing he takes care of people and treats them right. How amazing is that? I am thrilled to have found an auto repair shop near my place here in Vegas, but I am absolutely also going to be referring all of my friends and family. Seriously: this is a great shop and you won't regret going for your car. read more

They repaired my vehicle the same day with excellent customer service, a family-friendly atmosphere, pricing, and results. I've lived here for over 20 years and this is the first auto repair facility I've come across that doesn't rip you off. From now on, they are my go-to. read more

Armando is super cool. Will take his time to explain what exactly going on with your car. The service was quick. Thank you!

Armando absolutely rocks. Super friendly guy; he explained what and why, and even took pictures of the messed up parts to show me what was going on. I never felt like I was being up-sold or high-pressured into getting work done that I didn't need. So lucky to have these guys in my neighborhood, but I'd travel across town to work with them again. Easiest, kindest auto shop transaction ever. read more

Quick and knowledgeable service. Straight to the point and no upselling. Will come back for future service needs.

Honest, efficient, & very fair priced. Highly recommend to anyone with car troubles. Ken is the man!

This was the first time to bring in my RAV4, but, it won't be the last! Great work, fair prices and knowledgeable staff. NO up selling like the dealers. I'll be a customer for a long time! read more

Great team of mechanics. Very nice and humble and did my oil change at an affordable price. No 5 stars as they didn't remove the plastic cover from underneath and oil spilled all over. It scared me and I thought they might have not done something right but they just got a little lazy. It happens read more

Dave's was amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I took my van to a couple of different shops and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, but the guys at Dave's meticulously went through it and they were able to discover that it was a catalytic converter problem. Runs like a champ now! They also advised me on future service I will want to get done to keep it going smoothly. Their pricing was MORE than fair, in fact, I felt like I should have been paying them more. Good honest service, you should take your vehicles here. read more

Excellent attention, customer care, and fast service at a reasonable price without needing to oversell additional repairs! Would highly recommend as your new go-to mechanic! read more