I ust moved from Black Mountain to Swannanoa, and I've driven right by this business many times,…read moreand didn't know if it was reputable from the looks of it.... All there is to go on is a little sign by the road that says "Free A/C check"... I thought I'd check them out after my new landlord and a new neighbor recommended them highly, since they are 10 minutes from me and my 2005 Prius had an electrical issue that needed to be addressed. They are professional, knowledgable, car hobbiysts (that's always good in my book), they gave me a ride back home from the shop, then came and got me when it was ready! Fair prices, high quality work, what more could one ask for? Keath, Your Handyman 404-274-1689

Dolphin has done some extensive work on my older car over the years, some that was quite expensive…read moreand I've wondered about the quality of their work as the results seem less than spectacular. I don't know much about cars in general and tend to accept what a mechanic tels me. That said, I had some necessary work done by a mechanic at Dolphin automotive the week after hurricane Helene came through. All the other local auto mechanic shops were destroyed or out of service due to lack of electric and water service. I was charged $95 for diagnosis (? I already knew what was wrong with the car) plus $95 for a switch (??) and $95 for labor. My car ran just fine when I drove it into Dolphin's station that day. After the work was done, which by the way, did not involve the engine, the car started missing badly as soon as I drove out. Back at the mechanic, told me a part had been broken and I needed to replace the entire assembly. Denied having broken the part, which I find hard to believe. Why would my car run fine before they worked on it, to not run afterwards? As I stated before, Dolphin mechanics have worked on my car several times and have done an ok job, nothing outstanding. I now suspect they pad their invoices but can't prove anything, just like I can't prove the worker broke my part. However, after this last incident I will no longer patronize the shop and will not recommend them to anyone I know.

I will not tell you the details of the work that I requested, but Mr. Levi looked at it and…read moreproceeded to do it right then and there and when completed it was done right and looked professional and there is no complaint about price. I am very pleased to have a business like that in our community. Thanks

The best repair experience. Honest and reliable. Get there early as he is a one man operation…read more It's not open on Saturday so plan ahead,

these guys are pros nothing but good here !!!!!!!!!!!…read morethis place fixes the other things the rest of shops cant!!!!

Thank goodness for Ronnie! Our serpentine belt broke on a lonely country road late at night. Ronnie…read moreanswered the phone a little after 7 am the following day. We set an appointment for 9 am. By 9:20 he was finished. Completely reasonable prices, great customer service and super fast. We were back on the road in no time. Thank you!!!

My brakes started grinding on Saturday. We just moved to North Carolina from Northern New Jersey…read moresix weeks ago and are strangers in town. I took a flyer on Monday morning, called Marion Tire & Muffler and they said to come right over. Since I'm told I look and sound like My Cousin Vinny, I figured these country boys were going to plow me like a corn field. But when they called with the price for new front brakes and rotors, I told them to throw on 4 new tires. They are very fair and do good work. Thank you, Tony Vincent

While traveling got a screw stuck in my tire. Marion tire had me fixed up in less than 20 minutes.read more

We took our Acura MDX for 105K mile Timing Belt, Serpentine Belt, Pulleys, Tensioners, Engine Oil…read moreSeals, and Water Pump Replacement. They used OEM parts and were very competitive on pricing saving us over 40% of what dealer would have charged. An added benefit is they are within walking distance (about 0.4 mile} to downtown Asheville, so we dropped car off in am and spent night in town and picked it up the next morning. Car runs great. Very competent staff and impressed with knowledge and helpfulness of Teresa and Mason. We will definitely use them again!

I had went to this mechanic to have a plug on my AC compressor electro-magnet clutch replaced as it…read morewould intermittently cut out. Key word is intermittently. They took my car in, said they duplicated the problem and that a grey plug was loose. They plugged it in and it worked. Sure, okay. $100 to plug in a plug. At least I don't have to deal with it. Two weeks later my car has the same issue. I call up and the scheduler told me to come in the following Wednesday. I did just that, and when I came in, they told me it was the previous Wednesday and to reschedule... okay, fine. I went right home and ended up repairing the plug myself, which was different from the plug that they "plugged in". I video taped what the actual plug was and showed them it connecting to the compressor and asked for a refund. They told me to come back the next week when the owner was there. I came back and they said "the owner is at the other location but said no." So not only did they waste my time three times, but they stole $100 because their electrician of 30 years couldn't properly diagnose a simple AC electro-magnet clutch connector and still had to get paid. They told me it was fine when I took it, even though its an INTERMITTENT issue. Think twice before coming here for any electrical work or any work at all for that matter.

Outstanding service all-around! They do quick work, are very friendly and knowledgeable and the…read moreprices are really reasonable. A+ business. I will definitely be back for future needs!

As a widow recently not use to dealing with car issues but thank GOD for Bakers tire where a woman…read morecan take a car in and be so comfortable with the process .This community is blessed to have you .Wonderful staff and great prices .A oil change and inspection only took about half an hour and wonderful to be able to make a appointment. Thanks to all the staff and crew for a wonderful experience GOD BLESS

I had trouble with leaking coolant. They could not have been more helpful. They set up the tow to…read morea facility that could diagnose my problem. Scotty looked at my car the day it came in even though they were very busy. They even provided shuttle service to a car rental facility in Asheville. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend them.

I was vacationing in the area and got a nail in my tire. I asked for a recommendation from a local…read moreon where to get it fixed and they said Black Mountain Tire. I drove straight there, was a walk in on a Friday afternoon and totally expected to be there for a couple of hours. The guys there got me in immediately and fixed my tire within 10-15 minutes. They were prompt, professional and honest. If I lived closer, I would be a lifelong customer.

Todd and the Technicians at VW Specialialties are solid VW mechanics. They care, & walk you through…read moreeach situation, in a easy to explain manner. They have serviced my 2008 Passat Wagon for 5 years. I trust them, their knowledge and know they aren't overpricing/over fixing my car.

I called to make an appointment and Todd answered. He sounded knowledgeable and professional and…read morehad an appointment the next morning, so I took it in. A very polite man named Chris was there when I arrived and took some info, and then presented me with pricing. $240 to check my check engine light, and then, because I told him I'd just purchased the car, $150 do "do a really in depth check". I declined the in depth, but it left me a bad taste in my mouth. I called another mechanic on the way out who quoted me $189 to check the light. I called Chris back to ask if they'd match that and he immediately replied "no ma'am". No problem. I'll come and grab the car and go elsewhere - I was already feeling like I was going to be overcharged. ETA. I received a call a couple of hours later, stating they would match the cost that the other shop quoted. The owner, Todd, is apparently in today, and Chris had spoken to him about this and he wanted to honor the other quote. Honestly, when I drove up to this shop I was really excited. I grew up country, in the country. This place is country - there are roosters crowing, and a good ol' boy mechanic listening to George Straight. I'm down with that. Upgrading my review to four stars, and will update at the end of the day...fingers are crossed that I found a mechanic I can trust.