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    Dave's Ultimate Automotive

    4.3 (114 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    P H.

    Sent a request for new brakes and rotors. Received a quick response to verify my vehicle. Shortly after I received a written est for the work requested. They asked if I wanted to bring it in, which I was planning to do. But before I did, I wanted to verify that I wasn't going to arrive and have a higher price. When I verified the information, I was told they made a mistake. Even though the est clearly is written up for the exact work requested, they refuse to honor or even discuss any additional discount for making the error. Instead the excuse was "we would have verified at the counter before doing the work". Which I understand, but had I not verified instead of scheduling an appointment... I would have already been scheduling an appointment, assuming cost, and taking time to go there, just to find out they made a mistake. Not even offering a real apology or hey, we made a mistake, let me do XYZ for you. Instead the messages come across as of well, we don't care. 100 different ways to have responded, and the lack of care was not one of them. Unlikely it is the first time they have made a mistake and tried to get someone in only to present a whole different price to them at the counter. The difference would have been sticker shock compared to what they quoted. The estimate is written up oddly and that was why I questioned it. Mistakes happen, and I 100% understand that. But, how you handle a mistake tells more about the service than the mistake itself, and for that, I do not recommend wasting your time. The price quoted was 1/2 of what they want to charge. That seems like something you catch before emailing it to someone. Calling around the prices are all over the place, and their quote was originally a little higher than 2 other places, and much lower than several others.

    Lani R.

    The ONLY place allowed to touch our Mercedes-Benz cars - they look for ways to save me money, are always professional and responsive, and are just damn good people (never condescending or rude like the rest of the industry). It's not at ALL like any other mechanic shop I've ever gone to. I don't advocate for many brands or sing praises, but Dave's is PERFECT and I send *everyone* there, especially if you have a luxury car and are scared to overpay or get screwed. DEFIES ALL EXPECTATIONS! (attached are pics of a few of our family cars they've serviced for us recently, all of which require expertise)

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    4 months ago

    We need more businesses like this. Honest. Candi. Fair pricing. Good service. Great people. Also generous to the community.

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    Thank you for the amazing feedback and recognition Joseph!

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    8 months ago

    Dave's has provided consistent professional service for me for a few years now. They seem truthful, courteous, and knowledgeable.

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    We really value the feedback and years of relationship. Thank you!

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    10 months ago

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    Thank you for the awesome feedback Nathan!

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    5 years ago

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    Thank you for such a detailed and positive review Lani!

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    3 years ago

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    That's our everyday commitment, thank you Matt for the review!!

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    2 years ago

    I worked with Brandon today. He was impressively honest. I'll be bringing my car here in the future. I would give 10 stars if I could.

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    That's super nice, we appreciate the kind words!

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    9 years ago

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    4 years ago

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    Hey thanks Enhui, we think Blake is pretty awesome too!

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    5 years ago

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    Wow, so cool! Thanks John

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    4 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Really nice guys. Transparent about pricing, take time to explain problem and helpful beyond the norm.

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    3 years ago

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    Hey RJ, thanks for the great feedback, we're just glad we could help!

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    4 years ago

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    Glad we could help Cheryl, thank you for the amazing feedback!

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    7 years ago

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    Thank you for the wonderful feedback Daniel!

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    9 years ago

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    Thats wonderful feedback Jaime, thanks so much!

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    Wonderful feedback, thank you Kayla!

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    5 years ago

    Excellent service and even better communication. My car was kept clean and wiped down before returned.

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    Awesome, thank you so much Deana!

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    Thank you for the recognition Pete!

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    Thats so awesome, thanks for the great feedback Rosalind!

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    4 years ago

    $120 for an oil change on a MAzda? The dealer wants $70!

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    Thank you for the great feedback Lindsay!

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    That means a lot to us, thank you James!

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    Thank you so much for that recognition Carrie!

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    In this industry, reviews like yours are so great to read! Thank you

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    Michelle and Joe are great and my cars are always serviced on time and Dave's mechanics are exceptional.

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    Christian Brothers Automotive Leander

    Christian Brothers Automotive Leander

    4.5
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    My 2012 Toyota Tundra (AKA "The Beast), needed some service done. Now I normally take care of all…read moremy maintenance such as brakes, tune up's etc. I have a trust issues with other mechanics and dealerships. But this was fluid service, (the nasty stuff) trans fluid flush and fill, brake fluid flush, rear differential drain and fill, + my AC wasn't cooling as well. I did my homework and gathered about 5 estimates for this service from local shops and Toyota dealerships. Prices were coming in anywhere from $1000 - $1500. I stopped in at Christian Brothers in Leander on Sonny Drive and spoke to Brandon. He text me a written quote, which came out about half of what the other shops were asking. They also give a "Veterans/First responders" discount. Their work was professional, and they communicated with me all the time. They sent a video of a free service inspection of my truck, pointing out any areas of concern. I think I've found my back up mechanic for anything I can't do or just don't want to. Thanks Brandon and the team at Christian Brothers in Leander. My truck drives straight and the AC works like new. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

    UPDATE to owners response (Check Photos):…read more I strongly dispute the claim that my vehicle had "years of neglect." I have documentation showing I received consistent oil changes and maintained the vehicle. If Christian Brothers is going to make that public statement, I am requesting that you provide the specific records, dates, inspection findings, and supporting documentation you are relying on to claim neglect. My concern remains the same: I paid for major repairs, the vehicle failed shortly after, and my concerns were not meaningfully investigated. I am not asking for assumptions -- I am asking for documentation, accountability, and a fair resolution. The central issue is the timing. I drove my vehicle without engine failure for months before bringing it to your shop. After relying on your diagnostics and authorizing nearly $4,000 in repairs, I picked the vehicle up and the engine failed within a day. Given that timeline, attributing the failure to "years of neglect" without supporting documentation is an overreaching conclusion that appears designed to shift blame rather than address my concerns. I repeatedly informed the shop that I was preparing for a long trip and wanted everything thoroughly checked before approving repairs. I was told further diagnosis could not be completed until the turbo work was done. After the repairs, I was told the vehicle was good to go, which led me to believe all necessary inspections had been completed. The engine failed within a day of pickup, which is why I continue to question whether everything was properly diagnosed before the vehicle was returned to me. _____________________ My experience with Christian Brothers Automotive Leander has been extremely frustrating. I brought my Hyundai Tucson in for major repairs totaling nearly $4,000. Before authorizing the work, I specifically asked that the vehicle be thoroughly diagnosed and that any known issues or potential issues be identified so I could make informed decisions. Shortly after the repairs were completed, the vehicle developed severe engine knocking and became inoperable. The timing alone was alarming. I expected the shop to take my concerns seriously and work collaboratively toward answers. Instead, I was largely left to manage the situation myself while dealing with towing expenses, rental costs, missed work concerns, and the stress of being stranded with my child. The biggest issue for me has been customer service after the failure occurred. Communication became difficult, and I felt that my concerns were dismissed rather than investigated

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