DF AUTOSERVICE

A little tough to schedule but he came out and did the job. Month later car is still up and running…read moreno issues

He came by to inspect vehicle, saw what needed to be done. Got supposed parts and was suppose to…read morecome back next day to install but had "family" stuff to do and was going to come out in a couple of hours. Never came by. Had to call him and he told me in a few minutes. Took too long and had to cancel work.

Carl's Auto Repair

4.7

(52 reviews)

I broke up with my dealership after many years and went here instead based on the reviews. It's…read moregreat to have found a business thats willing to have a transparent conversation with you about what is actually going on with your car and whats required vs. whats just a pointless upsell. Thanks!

He has fabulous integrity and knowledge! He thinks "outside the box " when diagnosing problems. I…read morehave been going to him for 20 years and am so thankful I can count on him being honest and having my best interest at heart.

Dowdy's Automotive

These guys were really communicative and did a good job on the services we agreed to have done…read more They did take a long time to diagnose one particular problem and when they attempted to fix it and it didn't work, they didn't charge us for that repair. I really appreciated their communication, not recommending things that didn't need to be done, and for taking good care of my daughter's car who is there in college.

From the owner: Welcome to Downtown Boise’s automotive repair shop! Dowdy's Automotive is a local family-owned…read morebusiness serving the Treasure Valley area since 1984. The mission of Dowdy's Automotive is to uphold an establishment founded on trust. We offer an array of services like engine and transmission services, factory maintenance, brake work, heating and cooling system services, and so much more! We feel every customer should receive respect, honesty, and fair pricing. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to earn lifelong trust through personalized service and an honest work ethic. For auto repair service you can trust, stop in or give us a call today, we look forward to getting you back on the road!

Oh Kei Mobile Mechanic

(2 reviews)

Best mechanic in the valley, hands down. Josh explains things so you can understand and Is…read moredefinitely worth the money. I've had a full vehicle inspection, and oil change, both experiences were better than any dealership or shops I've encountered. I highly recommend Josh to anyone needing mechanic work on their vehicle.

My experience was fantastic! Josh came to my place of work and was able to work on my car right in…read morethe parking lot, making it extremely convenient for me and my schedule. He swapped out my fuel pump within an hour and gave a very reasonable price for the service. Couldn't have gone any better!

Treasure Valley Auto Care

What a great independent auto repair shop. They are little hard to find the first time because…read morethey are tucked away just off of Chinden. Great Service and communication. They know what they are doing!

From the owner: As your trusted auto repair shop in Garden City, ID, we provide honest, transparent, and friendly…read moreservice to ensure your peace of mind. Our motto is to be the one stop shop for you and your familys vehicles. Our certified technicians coupled with advanced equipment will welcome you with honest, transparent, and friendly service.We keep you informed on your vehicle every step of the way by using a digital inspection software. You can rest assured that were being honest and transparent about every big and small detail regarding your vehicle. You can expect honest, detailed, and transparent service to help you make informed decisions. We include photos/videos for every service we recommend on your Digital Vehicle Health Report. We are dedicated to keeping your vehicle running longer. We offer 36 months/36,000-mile nationwide warranty.We are a veteran-owned and family-owned operated complete auto repair and maintenance center. With many years of experience in the auto repair industry, our certified technicians can fix your car right the first time.We pride our company on being small enough to get to know our customers, but not so small that we cant serve their needs. Our mission is to provide the very best quality services that can possibly be given. We consider honesty and integrity to be the most important part of quality service, while excellent workmanship guides every job we perform. This is our guarantee to you. Give us a call today!

The Hop Shop

What can I say except unreal service and exceptional people!…read more My family and I rented a camper van on our way through Nevada and onward to DisneyLand for my daughter's spring break trip, and traveling through Wells, Nevada we suddenly broke down on a very fast and windy stretch of HWY 93 (possibly the worst place to break down). After calling in a tow truck back to Wells, feeling like our trip was ruined, we got word that a team of mechanics were en route with another replacement van and were going to repair the original van in order to get themselves back home. By the next day we were on our way and feeling renewed on our adventure! The Hop Shops service was expedient, friendly (helped me switch all our many things and gear to the new van), and very good mechanics as they fixed the van on the go! Our family got to know these great folks during our time together and we can confidently say these are great people that care. Obviously our experience with The Hop Shops service was a great one when we needed it most! Highly recommend! 10/10!

From the owner: The Hop Shop is a locally owned mobile auto repair service proudly serving Boise and the greater…read moreTreasure Valley. We bring professional, honest automotive repair directly to you. At home, at work, or roadside. No shop visits, no towing hassles, no inflated prices. Founded on transparency and integrity, The Hop Shop was built to challenge the traditional repair experience. We provide clear estimates, fair pricing, and quality workmanship without unnecessary upsells. Our mobile service allows us to keep overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We specialize in diagnostics, brakes, suspension, engine repairs, maintenance, and emergency roadside services. Using professional-grade diagnostic equipment, we service all vehicles.

Boise Foreign Car Service

4.8

(36 reviews)

Tom and Tammy have taken care of generations of our vehicles - highly recommend! Spark plugs, oil…read morechanges, control arms, shocks you name it

I used to take my cars here. Always 100% repaired my cars on time and to quoted price.read more

Christian Brothers Automotive Meridian Rd

4.0

(29 reviews)

We took our Porsche Cayenne in for an oil change. We have taken in before with no problem. This…read moretime when my husband left a message came up that said "Oil limit above maximum" my husband called they said to bring it back. The service guy said they thought it was a turbo which 9.5 to 10 quarts our car takes 7 quarts. My husband took it back and the same message came up "oil limit above maximum" my husband called back and was told they would call us back and never did. It cost approximately $160. We took it to Porsche which they determined there was too much oil and removed it all which we paid $250. I would not recommend this place poor customer service.

They are awesome. Everyone is dealt with is extremely professional and able to explain what's…read moregoing on with my car. After they did the diagnostic tests they explained what needed to be done and what should be done. I'm extremely pleased with their work. Also they offer shuttle service picking me up and taking me home. WOW I highly recommend Christian Brothers Automotive

27th St. Automotive

4.1

(75 reviews)

A friend recommended me this shop and it did not disappoint. Daniel was incredibly friendly on the…read morephone and in person. He was very helpful in getting my car taken care of. They addressed my concern and even did a full inspection of the vehicle with pictures included to look at after. They broke down all costs and were fairly priced in comparison to dealership and other shop quotes. My car is running so much smoother and they were very quick with the repair. I will definitely be going back for any other car troubles should they arise in the future!

Great people helped me out no problems Very professional…read moreand nice people Price was exceptional

Discount Tire

3.9

(81 reviews)

Went in to get the pressure changed in the tires on my little truck. They hook it up to a cool…read moremachine that takes the tires to the correct pressure and stops. I asked them to check the pressure in the spare under the bed and set it to the same pressure as the other 4. He asks wouldn't I rather set it to the max pressure?(60#) I've done tire repair dating back to 1988. I politely tell him no set it like the rest. He crawls under the truck then tells me the pressure is to low for his fancy machine and it won't air up the tire. He tells me if I get the tire out from under the truck they can put it in the cage and air it up there. Umm... No! Instead I took the truck over to the air pump at Walmart and paid to put 40# of air in my tire. Sometimes simple is better and my time is valuable.

Purchased brand new wheels for my brand new truck from them and they put them on for me. I took it…read morehome and the wheel was shaking as if it was not balanced correctly. I then took it back for them to re balance and once again it was not balanced. Even worse, I took a look at the back wheel and they completely scratched the inner wall of my brand new wheel when trying to move the balance weights. I took it back again and showed them, and they said they would get me another wheel. but when I asked them to put that wheel on my spare, because I had already got it ceramic coated, he charged me half price on the extra wheel, at full cost, not even at what they could buy them for at the time. Manager was very rude and it took them 2 and a half hours from my arrival to complete the new tire and balance. best part of it all is that it still isn't balanced..... never going back

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Amy K.

13 years ago

honest and good work. Thanks for all the work you have done. We have been taking out cars to DF for 8 years.

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