Took my car there based on a co-worker referral and yelp reviews. Very pleasant experience. Very…read morefair and honest pricing. Communication was A+++ Car was repaired and now runs smooth as butter. Will be back soon for AC repair. Thank you Mr. Danny!

Danny is very helpful and is honest. It is refreshing to find a competent mechanic. All of our…read morefamily use Luu's automotive for all our vehicle maintenance.

I would recommend Buddhist garage to anybody and everybody. I have a 2018 Audi and I was quoted at…read moreAudi $3500 just to have my brakes and rotors replaced .. Audi claimed I needed them in the front and the back. I reached out to five other different places and the lowest quote that I received was $1800. Buddhist garage requested that I bring my vehicle in, in order for them to give me an accurate quote . This was a bit of an inconvenience because I live on the opposite side of town and my work schedule is extremely hectic, but it was worth it. They were able to actually physically look at my vehicle and see what was needed in order to give me a more accurate quote. Turns out my rear brakes are completely fine! It was my sensor that was off, which was $35 to replace. And they only charged me 780.$ for all the work. As a female it is extremely difficult to go into shops and not get screwed over and take advantage of. My sister has been taking her vehicle here for years. I took one of my vehicles here years ago and I will continue to use this garage for all of my automotive repairs. I highly recommend it. They are completely honest, and despite the fact that I was late this morning(I don't recommend that it but it was unavoidable), they understood and still got me out in a timely manner. All of their staff is friendly and the owner and his wife are there working with them.

Best car repair temple. Buddha is honest, warm and knows his gears. I don't even mind having a car…read moreissue because I get to make a pilgrimage to the Buddha. Oommmm

They don't know what they doing!!!! charged me $1000 to fix the issue and a week later my car back…read morewith same issue. Don't trust them

Brought my car in for an exhaust leak and had it done the same day. Turned out to be a cheap…read moreaftermarket catalytic converter but Rick welded it back together for me! This is something most mechanics wouldn't do and they would have probably charged me for a new one. Rick probably saved me $1000 easy. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable and I will 100% be bringing my car back to him if I need to!

I sweet baby SL was screaming at me…read more The folks at German auto fixed it quickly and with a high degree of professionalism. They were especially accommodating about the timing which Chris I really appreciate. My baby doesn't scream anymore unless I open her up on the highway which is frankly more of a growl. Thanks guys Cars are more than pieces of metal and being able to leave them with someone is trusted wonderful.

Professional customer service , very knowledgeable no nonsense or run around. Brant is by far great…read moreat what he does and got me back on the road !!! Highly recommended for your German vehicles. 2013 GTI here running smooth!

Needed an hour or so to do a cat-back replacement and very relieved I found the Austin DIY Shop…read morebefore rolling around on the ground in my driveway to replace it the hard way. Being able to rent a lift bay for a bit of time made the job take maybe 1/3 of how long it would have taken otherwise. Was first come first serve, got there in the morning and the helpful staff ran me through how everything goes, where to find tool, etc and go my car up on the lift and ready to get started on. Was very happy with the experience, what a great idea. Also, each bay comes with tools so no need to bring your own. Will definitely be back again.

Wanna be your own grease monkey? Mechanical wizard? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang master mechanic!!??!?…read more Well? Okay it's not gonna make you the perfect auto necromancer, but it will certainly make your life a bit easier when you need to get your car in the air. And no telekinesis still isn't a thing to replace a decent lift. Definitely worth the money, 2 hour minimum and roughly 35 ish per hour, is way better then sneaking around on a dolly with a bad back. And no you can't ride the lift up and down in your car.... They will get mad at you. Staff is amazing, ready to help whenever you need it or just have a question. And they also let you ship parts to them, if you live in one of the many areas where packages get stolen..... yep happens to often. Oh and free water with every bay rental.... Yes stay hydrated folks!

Five Star Auto- was highly recommended to me by a sister of mine and let me tell you she doesn't…read morelet anyone near her vehicle only Five auto. My 2008 LR2 SE was leaking antifreeze. I arrived at the shop at 10am on a (Friday) morning 2/20/26. I told them what was happening and immediately they took my truck in and around 2:00pm it was ready! Boy was I so ever great full. I had taken it to two different places and both said something different. they replaced my water pump and the serpentine belt I think that one). I highly recommend Five auto. Very very affordable.... I am going to bring in my other vehicle as well. Jae. B

I've been coming here for about two years, and they consistently provide great service at a…read morereasonable price. Even when I had a recurring issue, they fixed it without extra charge and with minimal wait time. Reliable, honest, and efficient. Highly recommend!

Long story short, Be aware of how they calculate your "estimate"...it's not for the actual time of…read morework put into your car...its based on arbitrary time calculated by a software program. They are honest...but they are honest about how they are going to overcharge you for work. In this economy, it isn't right. I recently brought my 2019 Buick Encore here for an electrical issue with the cooling fan and relay. The owner was polite and responsive, which I appreciated. The hourly rate of $110 is fair and standard, but what I can't overlook is how the shop calculates time and parts costs. The estimate showed over 2.5 hours of labor for a job that takes about 30-60 minutes to complete. When I asked for clarification, the owner said their pricing comes from a software called PRODEMAND, which sets "national standard" labor times. That may sound official, but it doesn't reflect how long the work actually takes. It's a flat-rate billing system that inflates labor on simpler jobs. In other words, you're paying based on software, not the real effort or time spent on your car. The parts markup was also steep. I was told that I needed a new relay sensor and that the cooling fan ***RESISTOR*** was the problem in my quote notes. But I kept reading and on the list below the notes he quoted me the cost for both a relay sensor fuse (way over the market price) as well as a FULL COOLING FAN/ ASSEMBLY ***way*** over the market price. Not simply a resistor. What? Let me rephrase: A relay sensor/fuse that costs $15-$20 at retail price was quoted to me at $42.82 by this shop, and when I asked for transparency on the "local cost," I never got a clear answer. Likewise, I was told the sole cooling fan resistor part couldn't be replaced separately and that I would have to buy a ***full brand new fan unit*** even though RESISTOR replacements (only) for this model clearly exist. When I asked why? That's a shop policy, he says. I even TRIED TO NEGOTIATE a lower price by offering to BUY THE PARTS MYSELF, but he was unwilling. Here was his response to my questions: "To answer your question, 1. Any part you search online will always be cheaper than the local cost. The price you are quoted is the local cost plus shop mark up. 2. The resistor has failed, and the resistor is connected to the fan motor. We will not be able to use your parts. -Every shop works differently, in regards to replacing parts. For us to do this job we would replace the full fan assembly. We cannot replace the resistor independently. 3. We charge $110 per hour and the calculated rate is based on PRODEMAND which is a national software estimating guide. 4. Replacing only the relay will not fix the problem. You have two separate issues. Thanks," I'm not saying they're dishonest; I believe they follow their own internal system. But customers should know how those estimates are built, especially when money is tight and car repairs are essential for work and daily life. I would search for a different mechanic if I were you. However, If you go here, ask for the PRODEMAND labor hours up front, ask for the part's pre-markup price up front, and confirm whether a part is truly unserviceable or just replaced by policy. The transparency matters...because without asking, you'll pay more than the repair actually costs. I don't like it one bit. You shouldn't either. Good luck.

The glowing reviews are well deserved. This is a shop run at the highest level of professionalism…read moreand knowledge of the craft. No, they are not the cheapest. But the prices are more than fair considering the quality of the work. To put it in the simplest terms possible: from the moment you sit down to talk to Danny, you just know that you're in good hands. He is just so proficient in every detail of the job; and the actual work his mechanics do bears it out. A true Austin gem.

do not waste your money on this company. not only did they send a independent contractor who…read moreshowed up late during the evening he did not want to do anything more than change the oil on my truck. i paid 401.00 to be completely ripped off. do yourself a favor, do not use instant car fix. i am so disappointed that i actually believed that they could perform a service call for my tundra.

What these people have done is unspeakable. I indicated that I "thought" the car needed a new…read morethermostat (?), all in the spirit of cooperation, but without any certainty. The mechanic came, told us that the thermostat was replaced - even though it looked like it was not necessary. Of course he also managed to fish more work, outside of the company's purview, I learned later, to replace a serpentine belt. Total cost: $900. The punchline: I took it to Austin Automotive who informed me that the original thermostat was still in the car, and what's worse, the thermostat is part of the water pump system. You cannot replace just the thermostat in my car. Phone calls were not returned, and when I finally heard back, they asked me if I wanted a new serpentine belt... Unbelievable. Too bad that I cannot give them zero stars.

My car's anti-sway bar links were rattling, my rear shocks were giving me issues, AND my ac belt…read morehad been squealing since the cold weather started. Mina's Auto Care helped determine what all of my car's problems stemmed from, fixed all of the car issues I came to them with, and more! They were polite and upfront about the issues, cost, and time. They answered any / all questions I had and their prices were very reasonable / agreeable! I know for certain that I will come back to them when my car starts acting up so I highly recommend you try them out, you won't be disappointed!

Great customer service! I have had so many car problems recently and anything and everything I need…read morethey help me with and always in such a timely manner! My car is usually done with the fix in less than an hour! Jay is one of the owners and always takes care of me. I highly recommend this auto shop with any kind of repair you need and it's always fairly priced!