Nextdoor needs to add ratings because if i could i would give 20,000+ stars . These couples are the…read moremost amazing people i meet and they fixed my car for the best price. A car shop was charging me $1500+ for a tension bolt removal/replacement and $100 just to look at it. This shop helped me (broke college student) get my old car back and running and even fix a few other things along the way. If anyone needs a mobile mechanic or a mechanic in general this is the place to go. Also shout out to his wife (Hard working teacher) for amazing customer service. All love and thanks!

This company was very well-rated on facebook and loved on nextdoor, so when I contacted them and…read morethey told me I'd have to wait two weeks before they could look at my wife's minivan, I said I'd wait. I wanted quality work done. Two weeks later, they came out, diagnosed my vehicle (five separate engine codes and an oil leak), and told me they'd pick the vehicle up the next day. They also told me that when the work was done they'd return it. They didn't pick it up the next day. In fact, it took them another 10 days before they came and got the vehicle. They worked on it that day and contacted me at the end of the day and asked if I'd like to come get it, because they couldn't bring it back that same day. I let them know that I couldn't drive out there and would like it returned as they said. I was promised it would be back the next day or the day after. Two days pass and no vehicle, so I contacted them and was informed "We don't return vehicles. We don't have time to do that. We usually don't pick them up either, or charge a fee for it, but we gave you that for free." So, I drove an hour to pick up my vehicle. On the way home, the check engine light came back on. Assuming it was just an issue with one of the sparkplugs (the technician who worked on my car told me it still had a very slight misfire), I went ahead and just brought it all the way home. Once there I hooked it up to my OBD reader and realized that FOUR of those five engine codes were still present. I spent $1,350 to have my wife's van repaired, and waited a MONTH. At the end of all that, they've eliminated ONE engine code, and for all I know it's still leaking oil. Absolute worst mechanic experience I've ever had in my life. I'd bring it back to make them fix it, but I don't trust them to not make it worse. Avoid AT ALL COSTS.

This guy gave me fast and cheap service UNTIL two+ years ago. Now he has had my car for like 21/2…read moreyears. I took it to him to have a clutch installed but now I have decided to have a wrecker pick up the car Monday and take it somewhere else I have called him many times and always got the same answer "it will be ready this weekend" but the weekend seems to never come This weekend I am supposed to drive the car in a Memorial Day Parade. Guess What ... He does not return my phone calls He may sound cheap but when I have to add 2 years of insurance I did not use then it does not sound cheap Now Yelp wants me to rate the star. I thought readers graded the star

I had a problem w my C6 Corvette convertible top not functioning. Others had told me it was a bad…read morehydraulic pump, which is a very expensive repair. Tommy found a bad sensor and that fixed it. A $250 repair. Very knowledgeable. This is a small mom and pop Biz- so you'll need to be patient time wise - but excellent work. Worth the drive to Gainesville

Fast friendly service at a great value. We have used several auto repair shops in Athens and…read morealways felt like we were either over charged or received subpar work, but not at Hawthorne's. Go see Randy, I promise you won't be disappointed.

I had a really positive experience with Hawthorne Automotive. They were super polite and kind,…read morewhich I really appreciated as I'm not too car-savvy. They were able to get my car in the next day, took a look at the noise I was concerned about, and tightened a loose part they identified as the likely cause. They didn't even charge me anything for the quick fix. I was so appreciative of their honesty and integrity and I'll definitely be coming back. Would highly recommend them to anyone.

Bumper repair for my father. Joey Watkins sent me as he sends all his cars and trucks for repair…read morefrom his Automotive business. We get excellent results for the van. My wife is taking her Sonata in for bumper repairs. She was rear ended a year ago in a hit and run on Hwy 211. Lamar gave her a great price to repair the bumper and clean up any nicks on the car. Lamar does a great job!

I'm not a review guy but…read more Lamar Holman Collission was recommend to me by a good buddy of mine. And in the end, if I could give more stars I would. Lamar and his team were Expedient On Time Good Communication through whole process Outstanding Quality of work Fair priced They have earned a life long customer with me. I told him when I left his shop and I'll say it here: I couldn't be happier.

Chuck did an amazing job of taking care of our '98 Ford Ranger, with over 200,000 miles on it, he…read moredid a great engine makeover, very detailed work. Will see Chuck for any of our repairs/maintenance in the future!

I have trusted Chuck with my vehicles for over 20 years. He knows what he is doing and knows how to…read moresave you money on your necessary repairs. Give him a try and I guarantee he will be your go-to mechanic

I brought my Ford F150 to Joey Watkins Tire & Automotive after the truck stalled and had to be…read moretowed on 05/31/26 from the Target parking lot in Flowery Branch. Prior to stalling, the truck had been jerking, sputtering during acceleration, and losing power while driving. After evaluating the truck, I was told the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I approved the repair and paid $509.19. I was then told the truck was fixed. Unfortunately, shortly after leaving, the exact same issue happened again. The truck began sputtering and completely died near Friendship Road and I985, creating a dangerous situation in traffic and resulting in another emergency tow that cost me an additional $300. I returned the truck and explained that the issue was still occurring. However, because the truck happened to start for them during testing, I was told they could not replicate the problem and did not know what was wrong. I specifically asked about fuel system concerns because the symptoms felt fuel related, but no diagnosis was made beyond the spark plugs. At that point, I no longer trusted the truck to be safe to drive and took it directly across the street to Christian Brothers Automotive Buford for a second opinion. Shortly after arriving there, the truck stalled again while they were attempting to move it into the service bay. Because the failure occurred while connected to diagnostics, they were able to pull active fault codes indicating issues with the fuel pump and fuel pump control module. I ultimately authorized approximately $2,000 in repairs for the actual problem. In retrospect, the spark plug replacement appears to have been more of a guess at the problem than an actual diagnosis, especially considering the symptoms remained exactly the same immediately afterward and the real issue turned out to be fuel system related. To be fair, intermittent mechanical issues can be difficult to diagnose, and the staff was polite throughout the process. However, I am disappointed that I spent over $500 on repairs that did not address the issue at all, followed by another breakdown and tow immediately after being told the vehicle was fixed. Given the safety risk involved with a vehicle stalling in traffic, I expected a more thorough diagnostic process before being told the truck was repaired.

No need to look anywhere else! The team at Joey Watkins is the absolute best! The moment you walk…read morein, you feel welcomed. They didn't try to push any services on me that I didn't request. Walked in for an oil change. Price was super fair & they got me in and out of there relatively quickly. Will definitely be getting my vehicle serviced here from now on!

SO refreshing to be introduced to a business that specializes in Asian vehicles. But more…read moreimportantly, the honesty, promptness and willingness to help is just awesome. I also appreciate their use of OEM parts for repair work and for not pushing for repairs that are not needed. Please keep being honest and willing to help. Oh, and their knowledge and expertise is impressive!!

I found this guys through Yelp and took my chances on all positive reviews. Gee! am I glad I did…read more. this guys are super honest and don't take advantage on any car issues not needed. They do quality and reasonable prices. The guys upfront tells you what parts OEM or most quality parts needed. Anyway, all they do is Japanese or Asian cars..,bummers for American cars. I highly recommend this place and it's my auto place for any repair on all my Asian cars.

Got our vehicles done quickly and guaranteed their work. If you want a good auto repair shop this…read moreis the place to go.

Stopped here on my way through. They checked out my engine and helped diagnose it. I thought I was…read moregoing to be stranded on the side of the road. Instead, I found a new place to take my car in for good, sound advice. Ladies, from one to another, go here.