The people at Mr. Mechanic are wizzes at Vanagon repair. Not only that, they're honest, timely, and…read moretreat you well as a customer. Did I say honest? I've been coming here for repairs since 2021, and when I first showed up my van was an absolute mess. But no matter how obscure my problem they got it sorted for a reasonable price - and what they touch stays fixed! They don't upsell you: on my last repair I could have easily been sold a wheel bearing job and an oil pressure spring kit. But Kevin the owner found my wheel bearing just lost its grease cap, and they said I didn't need the oil pressure kit. That's rare! Take your car here. Right now!

Your shop might be good at engine swaps, but check-engine light diagnosis is a matter of experience…read moreand knowing where to look. You charged us $700 and did not find the problem. Your mechanic was lost, spent a whole morning poking around, fishing but not catching. What is different here is that the check engine light came back on a couple hundred miles up the road. That is a sign that the battery was temporarily disconnected, which recycles the computer and turns off the warning light for a short time. You gave us the impression that you fixed the problem, but that was not the case. And then you claimed that you solved the problem. No, you did not. This letter will be posted on review sites. Your inexperience is born out by the confused write-up done by your mechanic. Michael Eaton

BEWARE! I have had my jeep for 12 years and while I have had some problems, it has been pretty…read morereliable. That was until I brought it to On the Side. I brought it there less than 3 months ago to have them check out the whole car to see if there were any issues. They, of course, found some issues and charged me about $2000 to fix them (ball joints, tie rods, spark plugs etc.) This was after they were supposed to have fully checked the car. I had them do all their recommended fixes, which included fixing issues with the radiator that they said were needed. Well, that is where the issues started! About 1.5 weeks later, my clutch fails without any warning. My clutch has been fully reliable and solid up to that point, no signs of wearing out. So I go back and pay them about $1500 to fix that issue. Or course, maybe a coincidence that they did not find it during their checks. The car also had some issues with the gear going into reverse that were not fixed by the clutch replacement (they claimed they did not even find it after fixing the clutch), and their response was "well, that's just a jeep". (This was their first point not standing behind their repairs). A few weeks later I go to have the oil changed and they tell me that my car is a couple quarts low on oil. Shouldn't they found this on their review of the car? (I would think so, but when I brought this up with Angelo, he said "well, we didn't check the oil".) I brought it in for a full review and they did not check the oil!?! They had done almost $3500 of work including a work-up of the car and did not EVER check the oil? OK, I let that one go too, and then a some weeks later the radiator fails - cracks and fails completely! They had just worked on the radiator and did not see any issue that would lead to a total failure? And when I brought it to them, their answer was "radiators fail all the time... when it rains, it pours". Really? Maybe it should be better stated, when you bring your car to On the Side Automotive it pours. That was the last straw. I have had good and bad mechanics in the past. Good mechanics stand behind their work and never seem to generate new issues on the car after they work on it. Bad mechanics never stand behind their work and seem to, as if by magic, generate consistent repairs on a car. Angelo seems like a nice enough guy, but based on my experience, I would not trust him with an oil change unless you want a major repair in the near future. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I feel a lot of shame...

Angelo has worked on my cars and my family's cars for the last several years. He is always up…read morefront about the cost. He has never steered us wrong. I would highly recommend him.

Off-Camber 4x4 did a great job installing a level-kit on our 2021 Toyota Tundra. We would highly…read morerecommend.

ABOVE AND BEYOND!…read more Incredible service at an amazing price. Zach is an absolute gem. I had a Rough Country level kit installed, since they are an authorized installer, and couldn't be happier. He went to the extent of picking and dropping it off and that blew me away. They're there to help and you can't go wrong here- definitely recommend!

UPDATE! The ENGINE that he said he fixed is leaking now! Yes it is engine oil!!…read more ALL THEM EXCUSES WITH NO ACCOUNTABILITY! BUT RELIABLE SERVICE LMAO I THINK NOT Asked for invoice in the 23rd said he would send it still never received it! Have no reason to lie about that! DO NOT USE THIS SHOP! Have you ever seen a shop be so condescending and rude instead of help fix the problem! Yikes! Found Mj's Auto service on Facebook. Talked to John about what was going on with my car. I told him specifically that I needed all the leaks fixed. He gave me a quote and said he needed half the money up from for parts. I (knowing women get scammed a lot) said no that's okay I'll find someone else to do it. I knew something was off. But he convinced me to go with him and on my better judgment I did. I had taken a loan out for $3,000 and told him not to go over that. Probably another big mistake! Because he took me for all my money! He had my car over 2 weeks! And still wanted to keep it for longer. He conveniently stated moving into a new shop after I gave him all of my money and that was his main priority instead of getting my car fixed. If wasn't up for the task he shouldn't have taken on this project! Didn't fix all the leaks like I asked. And still tried to say I owed him more money. On top of my temperature gauge not working anymore and my wiper fluid canister broke and this piece of hanging tube he said "just go to the junkyard and get the piece that's missing!" And my transmission fluid still leaking! Excuse me but if you are working on my car and break or misplaced something that's your job to fix it! I can't tell you how unprofessional that is and to say he is reliable and has 5 stars but treated me like I was nothing took all my money and still didn't fix my car to say I'm pissed is an understatement! I asked for an itemized receipt and still have yet to receive a receipt of any kind of proof of work that he's done on my car. I don not recommend this guy for work especially if you are a woman! He takes advantage of woman. I knew I should have gone with my gut because I knew he was going to screw me! Also I called him to express my concern and he would not let me talk made up some bull crap lie and also recorded our conversation! So yeah I was mad but he's was rude and interrupting! And now his girlfriend is attacking me personally! Never talked to her before! She knows nothing about the situation yet she's being insulting to me! Says a lot about the people they are over a bad review!

The work I've received from Jon at MJ's has been diagnostic only. I own two Chrysler's of different…read morevintage and need a mechanic with that particular knowledge. Come to fine that he is also proficient with Jeep and Subaru as well. I have gotten to know Jon over the past year and am more than pleased with his knowledge and abilities to evaluate my cars. The major issue we've dealt with has been what's known as a TIPM which basically is the control computer onboard to which all electrical is connected. Very technical and delicate but he's gotten me heading in the right direction. What I first learned about him is that integrity is of the greatest importance. Because of his deaership experience he is very knowledgable and efficient with his time and tools. An experienced person as myself can evaluate mechanical skill by the way a person works. I pride myself also with the ability to tell when a person is being honest. When dealing with pricing, a skilled mechanic can finish a job while others are just beginning. I highly recommend Jon and look forward to using his service again when needed.

100% HIGHLY Recommend We Care Auto Repair! We were driving through from Colorado Springs on a trip…read moreto Montana and our brakes went out at 6am in Fort Collins. Had AAA tow us to a shop that told us they couldn't diagnose until 5pm (we would've had to cancel the trip). Our tower recommended We Care Auto Repair, we gave them a call and got to speak with a great employee before they even opened for the day. Tower brought us over to them right as they opened up and they got us in short notice-- we had a good idea of what the issue was, talked with the mechanic and he said since we're passing through he'd help us out asap. Took about 2 hours total and their team fixed the brake, got fluid back in the lines and bled them, realigned, and looked over everything to be sure we'd be safe on the trip (even topped off our tires and washer fluid). The price was fair and the service was 5-stars, we even had our 2 dogs with us and they were accommodating and recommended a nearby dog park while we waited. This is a great team, I'd recommend them to anyone in the area!

My vehicle was a 2007 Toyota matrix with about 200k mileage on it, we care auto repair did an…read moreamazing job on multiple occasions of getting my car in great working condition and working with me at the same time ! They are always fairly priced with parts and labor costs. They are amazing at letting you know how your car is doing and what the problems are/could be!! they helped me get my car into good shape for trading it in and many times before when it would breakdown in high-school. Me and my mother were looking for a more affordable mechanic after going to Firestone and running our pockets dry. So I would absolutely recommend this shop for any car related problems!

Well, Jeff was a go-to guy for a while but my BMW had a rear wheel bearing replaced and I think he…read morespun the wheels too fast on the lift and threw out my differential. I got an error message from the computer after that service and the rear diff started making noise. So, that repair will be $3000 versus the $700 rear wheel bearing which really isn't good. He denied it of course but the car only has 50K on it and the code is linked directly to it. He also worked on my farm truck with an EGR valve and the sensor has gone on it. So that's another $400 and a repeat repair that will be needed before I smog it next month. That work was done a few years ago but should not have needed to be repeated. Shocks he did seem to be holding up okay. Overall, he's a fair mechanic but not a BMW or Mercedes guy. AB is best for for luxury SUVs. Cheers!

Jeff at Star Automotive is still the only mechanic I trust in Fort Collins! Quality service at a…read morefair price! Unfortunately he couldn't fit my RV on his lift so I was forced to go elsewhere. Big mistake! Fry's failed to fix my RV in 4-6 attempts and screwed me to the tune of over $9k wasted! Houska charged me for work that was never completely! I've been ripped off and jerked around by more mechanics in Fort Collins than I can name! Only one has stood above the rest! Jeff at Star Auto is hands down the best mechanic in Fort Collins for cars and trucks. The search for an honest heavy duty RV mechanic continues but Star Auto is definitely the go to for most vehicle repairs...

I had a great experience with Ryan! I gave him a brief description of what problems I was…read moreexperiencing, and after a diagnosis, he described the issue, solution, and cost in layman's terms that made perfect sense to me. My car was repaired and I am thrilled with the results! The cost was very affordable too! These guys are renowned for high performance upgrades/tuning, which may make you think the service will cost a lot, but it doesn't cost a lot! These guys know cars! I'm very satisfied and will return for future service.

The guys at Funk E Built did an amazing job installing a IAG short block, new turbo, upgraded fuel…read moresystem and a ton of other new parts. Ryan called me at least once a week to update me on the progress as well as every time they ran into an issue with poor backyard maintenance practices. I have 1,100 miles on the new engine now without a single problem. I can't wait to see what these guys can do with a tune once the engine is broke in. I would recommend Ryan and the guys at Funk E Built to anyone looking to make their daily driver a little more fun to drive!

I'm really happy to have found this shop! I've taken my car in for a couple of things and have…read morebeen very pleased. Their prices are good, they were patient in answering all of my questions, and I think they're trustworthy. I will definitely return and have already referred others to them.

I do not recommend Fast Track Auto. I stopped by to get a quote on routine maintenance on my…read moretrailblazer. I felt they were trying to take advantage of me, as a women. They were way over priced and a little rude and condescending. I took my car to the local Chevy dealer where they quoted me less and got the job done sooner than what Fast Track offered.