It is always scary when your car stops working the way its supposed to and at least for me the…read morescariest part is not knowing if its going to be $50 or $5000 to fix whatever is wrong. This was the first repair that was needed outside of my warranty and outside of VW. These guys were honest and straightforward about what was wrong and the cost and the recommendations they provided. They were responsive and communicated to me about the timeline in which it would be completed, when the part was delayed a day, they made sure I knew and I never had to call them for an update. Stress of a broken down car was as minimal as it could be and I will definitely return as the need arises. Thanks so much!!!

This is one of the first negative reviews I've ever written for a business, and I'm doing so after…read moremuch careful consideration because although I feel truly wronged, I dont want to make trouble for anyone. That said, having just made the first of many credit card payments for work I never would have had done given the full scope of what my vehicle needed, I feel compelled to prevent this from happening to anyone else. While the actual work done here seems fairly competent, the diagnostic process seems about as accurate as playing darts blindfolded. I brought my car in because it was creaking misfiring, and the check engine light was on. I told them that I believed my engine mounts were worn out and that I also needed a diagnoses for the misfiring. They told me that the cause for the misfiring was likely that my spark plugs and ignition coils were worn out, because that usually happens around 100k miles and my vehicle was past that. I agreed to have them replaced along with new engine mounts, to the tune of $2,600. I was told that after this my vehicle would be like a totally different car. The very next day, my car misfired again and the check engine light came back on. When I brought it back, they informed me that they don't have any way of knowing this fo sure, but I probably actually had a blown head gasket. I brought my car to a different mechanic shop who did a full and complete diagnostic from bumper to bumper and took photos of everything wrong with the car- from a blown head gasket to a leaking transmission to almost completely worn wheel bushings and a host of other problems totaling over $8,200 in addition to the $2,600 I had already paid at Red Rock Auto. Had I known this in the first place, I never would have paid $2,600 on a doomed old van that needed almost $11,000 in work done. I had to buy a new van and that $2,600 would have really helped with the down payment. I'm tempted to say that I feel duped, but I don't think there was any malice or fraud going on- just general laziness or incompetence in the diagnostic process that very negatively affected me.

It's hard to find a mechanic you can truly trust, but this shop has definitely earned my…read moreconfidence. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, efficient, and honest auto repair service. I'll definitely be coming back for any future maintenance needs!

I have been using Viking Automotive since 2014. They are the only fully transparent mechanic i am…read moreaware of. They have taken care of so many issues for me thay I have lost count. The quality of the sevice and the work is beyond amazing.

I did yelp projects and just started to reach out to everyone. Immaculate Used Cars replied so…read morequickly. A couple of places were replying as well, but these guys seemed to respond better. They are very honest and I didnt feel like I was going to get scammed. I was a little nervous walking up to a used car dealership. But everything went great. I even threw the invoice into chatgpt to make sure the pricing was well. The other amazing thing was, I bought front break pads from the Mercedes dealership and I asked them if they could use those and change them since I couldnt return it back. They said yes! This is unheard of. Most service companies make money off of parts. But these guys were great. The dealership was clean and everyone was nice. I do most of the work myself because I want to avoid people scamming me. I have already told 4 people about this and plan on posting about it on instagram to let everyone know. Companies need to know if you dont scam people and work with them they will get more business. But companies are trying to get as much from customoers. Thank you KC you were the best! I will reach out for sure. Thank you for communicating so well and being available and very responsive. Work done: Replaced rear brake pads (new pads provided by the shop) Replaced rear brake rotors (new rotors provided by the shop) Installed a rear brake pad wear sensor Installed front brake pads that YOU already bought Rotate & balance tires Free multi-point inspection

Excellent communication!I Of course I appreciate quality work, but number one for me is…read morecommunication on course of action and estimated duration.

Went to this auto shop at first solely based on the reviews, and I was never disappointed. Super…read morehonest, super reliable, great pricing. They even made room for me even though they were fully booked (two weeks out) because I was headed on a long road trip and needed my car to have a few things worked on. They've definitely gotten me out of a few pickles, I HIGHLY recommend them!

I hit a blown out tire on the highway which made the bottom of my car start dragging. I pulled off…read moreand googled the closest auto repair shop and it brought me to Scotty's. I came in a little bit frazzled but a young man dropped what he was doing to take a look at my car and fixed it in a matter of 15 minutes. He could have easily taken advantage of me (I'm a young woman, 9 months pregnant, was in tears, and would have paid anything to get my car safely back on the road) but he didn't charge me and would not accept a tip from me. He simply said "keep us in mind for the future". He was like a guardian angel for me today. I am new to the area so I didn't have a repair shop but they just gained a new customer!

Fair prices, fast service, and friendly staff! Took my Mercedes here a couple times, and I was…read morepleased with the results and bill each time.

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Why didn't I find Mike Palmer Automotive sooner?? I brought my car here after my current shop was…read moremaking obvious rookie mistakes with repairs to my car. Jessy was so kind and communicative. He broke it to me that the car required more repairs than it was worth, and that my current shop was not doing a good job at maintaining my car. Maybe he felt bad for me, maybe he wanted to make a show of good faith, but he didn't even charge me for the diagnostic in that instance. I ended up selling that car for scrap and eventually buying a new car. I brought the new car in for a pre-purchase inspection and WOW, Jessy and his team really showed their true colors on how thorough they are! They checked absolutely everything. They even checked the cabin air filter because he told me that a rodent had built a nest in it. They found things that other shops had missed. Is there such a thing as being too thorough? Jessy might be! But I'd rather have my auto shop be extremely thorough and triple check everything rather than be sloppy and miss things. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality is obvious, right down to how they require appointments for their shop. They want to make sure that every single car gets the attention it needs. I can't recommend Mike Palmer enough and even though I don't live in the neighborhood anymore, I will make the trek to come back here for my auto repairs and recommend them to all my friends. Jessy is a truly honest mechanic who just wants to help you do your best to maintain your car. How do I know? They're not trying to make money nickel and diming you on easy fixes. He could have fixed the cabin air filter for me without asking and taken the easy win but instead he said, that's an easy fix and I easily figured out how to replace it on my own. He wasn't bothered by the fact that I wanted to change my own oil either. Jessy is your true ally in keeping your car running in tip top condition the best way possible.

Went in to get my car inspected for a noise coming from my vehicle and to prepare for smog. The…read moreowner Jessie is an amazing guy who not only check everything out for me ,but took pictures and labeled everything that was wrong with my vehicle. Quoted me in the same day and started working on the vehicle. The price was amazing for the work done and the parts they use are quality. I'm incredibly impressed with this auto mechanic shop and will definitely be going back for future things needed to be done.

Got a flat tire on a Saturday afternoon and was worried because I know tire shops close early on…read morethe weekends. Called up these guys and they were able to fit me in their schedule and finish before closing time. Wait time was not long. They were able to repair my tire which was a relief. Nice and honest staff! Will be using them again in the future.

Highly recommend this place. Timely and very knowledgeable about the work they do. They were there…read morewhen I needed them. I like this type of people.