TLDR: Super honest. Responsive. Excellent prices. Try him. I needed a mechanic to give my UofO student's 2019 Elantra a 60K service. Several folks quoted her $700 through $2K. I called and chatted with Dan who assured me it wouldn't need much based on Hyundai's published $60K service list. In the end, it was about $110. He checked her brakes and said they were in great shape and definitely didn't need his $450 per axle brake replacement service. She had previously been told her brakes were dangerously bad and needed urgent replacement. Dan could easily have told me her brakes needed replacing and made $450-900. He did not because he's an honest car mechanic. How refreshing! read more

Daniel is so kind and he always takes good care. He's flexible and polite and works hard to give you the best service for the best price he can offer. He's given me my 60000 mi service for hundreds less than the dealership quoted me, and even fixed a problem with my headlights recently for free! read more

Just moved into town from Hawai'i, and brought my truck in for an oil change and trans flush service after driving it up from the dock in Oakland, Ca. He got it done quickly and within a VERY reasonable price too! Transparent and upfront with pricing during an over the phone consultation. Will definitely be coming back to have more work done on the truck as well as my other vehicles. Normally from my previous experience, it's a crap shoot whether you get a decent and/or reputable service from yelp so I decided to take a chance on Dan's service given the more positive reviews on here. I am glad that Dan definitely followed through on his end, and now I am happy to have someone here to take care of my vehicle. Also my girlfriend got her pet fix with his awesome shop dog too! Mahalo Dan! read more

The quick response and the price. I needed my transfer case replaced on my 2013 Chevy equinox. He did the repair perfectly and now it runs and shifts better than when I first got it. I've tried a lot of repair shops but no more my car goes to DC Auto. He talks to you like a friend and his greeter dog is friendly to. read more

I can't recommend Dan enough. I came to him with an O2 sensor issue originally, he noticed that I also had a coolant leak I was not aware of and fixed both in under 2 hours. Fair pricing, and high quality work. He is to the point and explains what exactly is wrong, very straightforward. Thanks Dan! read more

Ok, I don't usually spend the time to write a review for most things but I 100% want to shout out for this business. I was told by another business in Springfield that what I needed would cost a lot more than what Dan charged me (I already knew they were WAY overcharging). So I did my research and found DC Auto over the weekend and messaged them and a few others over Yelp. Dan messaged me back right away. Such a nice guy (with a sweet dog too). He replaced my clutch and it drives like a new car. I'm so happy to have him as my mechanic now :). read more

Dan focuses on the customer and is completely transparent with pricing. He replaced my headlight assemblies faster than he promised. I'm taking as much work to him as I can from now on. read more

Dan was recommended by a colleague at UO so I reached out to him to replace a belt and inspect my old Toyota for an odd noise coming from the engine. He accommodated my work schedule to see me on a Saturday, fixed the car beautifully, and also repaired the door (for free!) that wouldn't open fully due to a dent on the driver's side that was a gift of the 2024 ice storm when someone drove into my parked car on the street. All in all, five star experience. Very reasonably priced, and he knows what he's doing. read more

Yes, Dan moved. He's got some new help & an even better location! Everything I said about Dan in my original review still stands: Honest Reliable Good value And now he has a great dog z read more

DC Auto Repair - Chloe is here for you too - Auto Repair Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

I almost hesitate to make this 2nd review because I would love to keep this business to myself! Dan is truly one of a kind in the auto repair business. I started having some really bad sounds coming from the steering of the Kia Soul (2010) that I purchased a few months ago. Dan got me in really quick, & I was prepared for a big repair. He took the info & then suggested a possible problem. He then checked the car, knew immediately what it needed. Although power steering fluid didn't look too low, he topped it off & it worked! He didn't charge me. In the future I will be bringing him all my automotive repair work. He is Eugene/ Springfield's best kept secret! read more

He looked over my 370z before purchasing it and informed me on any problems with it. Was very kind and very honest. Also, his dog is awesome!! read more

DC Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Excellent service and quick turnaround on brake pad replacements. Daniel is an honest, high integrity mechanic.

Just as the skies opened up on Nov 10, my truck wouldn't start. Spent 4 hrs in the rain determining it wasn't the battery or solenoid. It had to be the starter. Called DC the next morning, explained I was in the middle of a move. He squeezed me in, replaced the starter at an exceptionally inexpensive price and had me back on the road in under an hour. Plus I got to make a new friend with his dog Chloe. My highest recommendation of any mechanic I've used previously in the Eugene/Springfield area goes to Dan: fast, friendly and not expensive, he helped me through my emergency. Can I give him 6 stars? read more

Dan's customer service is better than most restaurants. He went on a wild goose chase for me and was a pleasure to work with. Even gave a price quote upfront. He's smart and does work as efficiently as possible. Great guy and couldn't recommend enough. read more

Today I reached out to DC auto repair for an issue with my vehicle. To put things lightly, the man I talked to went above and beyond for me, even after it was clear that he wouldn't be able to derive my vehicle due to the timeline. With that being said, I will forever recommend thus auto repair store for any and all vehicle needs. The customer service is unparalleled. read more

My back light went out and the rubber to my window was pulled out. Daniel was very quick to respond and was able to fix both of my car issues in less than an hour so I wouldn't be late to work. While I was waiting, his dog kept me company by laying at my feet. I've never felt as comfortable at an auto repair shop in my entire life as I do at DC Auto Repair. Daniel is very friendly and efficient and if I have any more issues in the future, I know I will definitely be back here. read more

DC Auto Repair - Friendly pup to help calm my anxiety while I wait - Auto Repair Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Daniel quickly became my go-to repair guy! He is thorough and took great care and detail when working on my car. He was also upfront about the cost of the service he performed. He assured me that if the job isn't done right, he wouldn't charge me for it. Period. This is so refreshing after going to Les(s than) Schwab and paying for a service that was done poorly to say the least. Overall, an amazing and speedy service despite him getting busy while working on my car today! read more

Snotty is the best way I can describe the guy I interacted with, so much so no way I let him/them touch my car.

Saw Dan about a month ago for a tune up and a couple of minor things. He does a terrific job and doesn't miss a thing, let's you know if he sees something as he is doing his work. There was a odd spark plug wire arching problem he caught so that was wonderful. Dan is really reasonably priced and quick with repairs. Another wonderful job Dan. P.S., Last review I should have put 5 stars and messed up only hitting 4, sorry! read more

Daniel got me in to deal with my oil leak within 2 days. He looked at the car immediately upon my arrival and had the problem scoped out within 10 minutes. He then ordered the part and scheduled the appointment for the work to be completed. When I took the car in he had the repairs done within 3 hours and the bill was less then his already reasonable quote. He'll be my mechanic from now on. Also has a wonderful, friendly dog. read more

I didn't use this service, but the owner was Johnny on the spot to, respond, on a Weekend and give me some real sound advice, with the offer of a free diagnostic read more

Got some work done on my subaru here. Glad I did. Dan paid attention to detail. Good work for a good price. Super nice guy and got it done within 24 hours (keep in mind that mine only took that long and that yours may take longer depending on what your car needs so be realistic). I'd come back here for sure. read more

I sent a message during the night and got a reply early in the morning before he was open! He continued to reply immediately after my messages throughout the day. Great communication, great help, and sweet as can be. read more

Absolutely the best car repair place I have ever used. Super fast response on my messages and had my car done way sooner than I expected. Would absolutely recommend them 100%. Thank you so much. read more

Dan is so pleasant to work with! I gave him a call after seeing so many positive reviews and having had another mechanic put me off. When my truck was running rough and struggling when accelerating, Dan serviced my fuel injectors which had been replaced recently with used parts and fixed me right up. The issue I was having had stumped another shop for 2+ weeks and I almost paid to cross my fingers and hope that a new fuel pump would solve my problems, so glad I took his advice on something that ended up being fixed with simple maintenance! Dan definitely has the customers best interest in mind and he was timely and cost effective-even over a holiday weekend! He even called me a week later to check up on the vehicle. Thanks DC! read more

Dan is very professional and super nice. Prices are very reasonable and fair. His work is top notch Highly recommend this shop to anyone who wants a honest mechanic. read more

made appointment for tuesday showed up acted like he did not want to do it . when i made appointment he said one hour.then tuesday he said 1/2 day . well not be back!!!!! read more

Amazingly helpful guy who knows what he is doing. He likely saved us a lot of $$. Honest and has a really adorable dog to pet when you arrive. read more

DC Auto does the job. Great communication, offers realistic repair options, high quality work and fair prices. Highly recommended!

Great service. Excellent communication always kept me informed and up to date with what was going on. That's hard to find anymore. Dan clearly takes pride in his work and what he does and has great rates! Will be using Dan for all my future vehicle needs! Thank you again! read more

Daniel is friendly, honest and competent. I've taken two vehicles into him, both were fixed quickly, and inexpensively. His shop labor rate is modest compared to some of the big boys in the business, but the service is first rate. He knows what he is doing, does it well, and efficiently. He's my go-to guy from now on, and I'm telling my friends ... it's worth a trip out Main Street in Springfield to see him. read more

I love supporting a guy, just doing the right thing always. Today was just regular maintenance on my RAV4-- but I love the attention to detail, the super kind, and knowledgeable customer service. 5 stars! read more

Wow. DC auto repair is amazing. I pretty good with cars but couldn't find some sort of short in my electrical system. I spent days on it, new parts and the works, still nothing. DC auto found my issue and solved it. I thought it was going to be a pretty spendy fix but it was very reasonable. I will be taking my car to Dan again and referring friends there too. read more

Great service- great guy. Will use again. good communication and quality work. Plus anyone playing slayer gets my bizness. !!!!!!

We are new to the area and were leery, not knowing who we could trust. Found DC Auto Repair through Yelp, and we could not be happier. Daniel was very quick to get back to us with an estimate, which was more than $150 below 2 other shops we'd been given estimates from. He also got us in very quickly, and not only did he hit his estimate, our bill was some $30 LESS than his original quote! He was so extremely nice, communicated everything we needed to know very clearly, and when you speak with him you can utterly tell that this is someone you can trust - he's so honest and full of integrity. He explained the trouble our car was having, and showed us the defunct part after he'd fixed it. He had our car back to us the same day we took it in, and we are just thrilled with every single aspect of our interaction with him. read more

My fiance and I took both our cars to DC Automative. In total we pre-paid over $2300.00 and on both of our cars by myself. On our first car that we took in which was a 94 Ford ranger pickup he put the brakes on to where the caliber fell out it was too loose and my fiance noticed it immediately and then fixed the problem. We called DC Auto and explain what happened to him. At this point my car was already in DC autos lot to be worked on waiting to be worked on, and in it was a brand new clutch and flywheel that my fiance and I had ordered off amazon. When TC Auto worked on my car they said there was no clutch or flywheel in the back seat and had to order a new one of each and which up the price from $500 to 685 and did the work. By the way I prepaid for all of this pretty much before he even got finished. Upon retrieving the car after DC Auto said it was ready to be picked up they stated that there was a seal that still needed to be put on the transmission that they had ordered and when it got in which it should be a couple days they would give me a call and put it on. I did not hear from them and called them twice and to this day they have not ever put the seal on. What concern me more than that was when the engine was mounted DC Auto did not tighten the bolts which means it could have fell out at any time which could have killed us. I paid a good $2,300 for both of these cars to be fixed and I am not asking anything more than DC Auto to simply do its job and not to put my life or anyone else's life in danger when we are on the road in our cars. What I do appreciate is that DC Auto has contacted me and is trying to make this right by fixing the problems that have a rose or from the original work that they had done on it. Thank you DC Auto for even doing that because you didn't have to and I appreciate it. Will keep you posted on this situation as it comes thank you. Delanya Clarkson read more

Dan is the best. He's an excellent mechanic and will go above the call of duty to make sure that your car is safe. When the pandemic hit and we needed service he was extremely helpful I highly recommend him to family and friends. Thank you for all you do to keep my car running safely for my family. He is very committed to his customers. read more

Great service, great guy, cool dog too, very friendly, changed my brakes. Works like a charm

I can't thank Daniel enough for his work and commitment to his customers. I started my car to a bad Motor Mount this morning. I called DC Auto and he told me to bring it right down. I ended up having him fix my AC and do an oil change. He was finished with the work in a couple hours and I feel he gave me such a great price for all the work he did. These days It's so hard to find an honest and reliable mechanic. I'll be bringing all my car needs to DC Auto from here on out. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Thanks again, Daniel!! read more

I got my exhaust and cold air intake installed by Dan he did a great job and I would definitely recommend him