Talked to me like a human being informed me what he thought about the quality of the part I had…read morepriced and why and was polite informative and stayed at the price he quoted but I never did get to use his services

From the owner: **Please see our Google reviews or our photo section for customer reviews. While all reviews are…read moreauthentic, an automated algorithm on this platform continues to remove them.** At Wrench Automotive, we believe quality auto repair starts with experience, honesty, and taking care of our customers the right way. With over 25 years of dealership-trained experience, we provide bumper-to-bumper repair and maintenance for most makes and models, from daily drivers to luxury, European, and specialty vehicles. We have extensive experience with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and many others. We also specialize in Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster vans, making us a trusted choice for both personal and commercial vehicles. In addition to routine maintenance and diagnostics, we handle complex repairs that many shops avoid, including engine and transmission replacements, timing chains, electrical diagnostics, turbocharger repairs, custom fabrication, off-road builds, 4Runner projects, and complete engine swaps. Our goal is simple: provide accurate diagnostics, quality workmanship, and fair pricing without the dealership experience. Whether you need an oil change, brake repair, major engine work, or a custom automotive project, we're committed to getting the job done right the first time. Conveniently located in Eugene, Oregon, we offer flexible scheduling, after-hours drop-off, and personalized service.

TLDR: Super honest. Responsive. Excellent prices. Try him…read more I needed a mechanic to give my UofO student's 2019 Elantra a 60K service. Several folks quoted her $700 through $2K. I called and chatted with Dan who assured me it wouldn't need much based on Hyundai's published $60K service list. In the end, it was about $110. He checked her brakes and said they were in great shape and definitely didn't need his $450 per axle brake replacement service. She had previously been told her brakes were dangerously bad and needed urgent replacement. Dan could easily have told me her brakes needed replacing and made $450-900. He did not because he's an honest car mechanic. How refreshing!

Daniel is so kind and he always takes good care. He's flexible and polite and works hard to give…read moreyou the best service for the best price he can offer. He's given me my 60000 mi service for hundreds less than the dealership quoted me, and even fixed a problem with my headlights recently for free!

I called about a headlight replacement and they let me drive-in within 10 minutes and replaced it…read moreso quickly! The price was amazing and the staff was kind. I'm definitely coming back.

One thing worth knowing for anyone booking here: don't expect your car to be seen at your scheduled…read moretime. Book expecting a wait. I booked this appointment two days in advance for 1:30 pm wheel alignment had & dropped my car off early at 12:36 pm in case they could start sooner without expectations. From 1 pm till 2:47pm car sat in the parking lot untouched. Around 2 pm someone came over to offer coffee n' water & said thanks for your patience, we've had a tough day, but gave me no timeline. Whenn't even started yet, that I finally went to ask how much longer I was told the it alone takes about an hour, so I was looking at another hour on top of the two I'd already waited and hour from the appointment time. When I raised my concern, the front desk staff told me the appointment time isn't when service starts, it's just your drop-off time. That's not stated anywhere on their website or when booking. After more than two hours with no proactive updates I chose to leave & book with another shop. To the shop: this would've been a completely different experience if someone had simply told me up front that you were running behind & given me the choice to wait or reschedule. I would have rescheduled if that option had been offered honestly & early. Please train your team to flag delays proactively & add a note when booking that appointment times are drop-off windows. That one change would fix everything that went wrong here.

We had a couple hiccups but Donovan worked it out for me like a pro. I can see why people call…read morethese guys the Toyota whisperers.

I have a Dodge Durango SRT so I've always have taken every vehicle I've ever owned to the…read moremanufacturer dealership. Lithia Dodge out n out lied to me for over 2 years on a part. It wasn't covered by warranty but containued to tell the the part wason back order. Totally lied to me vs telling me it wasn't covered???? What's up with that. So decided to try a locally Owned business When I walked in I was greeted by Gina, NO WAITING just a great greeting n knew I found a great place to have the "BEAST" Serviced and takin care of. Had oil change n tire rotation and a inspection of the vehicle. Seems like a honest facility. Called when it was done vs me calling. These people did a great job and was finshed when promised and Gina called me!!!!

I have had three BMWs and now a S series Mercedes serviced here for twenty years. This is the best…read moreplace in Oregon to take your car for prompt and friendly service. You simply cannot find a better option. I love this place Herb Evans

So they have a good reputation with the folks they do standard maintenance and repair work for, so…read moreI won't go below 3 stars, but I've tried two times to do business with them and the result is that they are simply not an option. 1. They "do not work on cars older than 2005". This is frankly stupid. It's completely arbitrary as the technology on say, a 2003 cayenne turbo is the same as a 2006 cayenne turbo. This is the case for nearly every generation of German car from that era. Also, many German car enthusiasts have a mix of older and newer cars. Guess you don't need the business! 2. They do "not do modifications". So, a blanket statement indicating no ability to think outside the box or leverage widely known and adopted techniques outside of the service manual. Again, dumb. I realize these are their choices and that's fine, but I also know that a ton of enthusiasts like myself won't want to waste their time on a shop that simply wants to make money on people who really aren't THAT into their cars.

I called to ask for pricing based on a diagnostic scan. They asked for the code and when I didn't…read morehave it, called me f**king useless. Avoid at all costs.

I'm new to town and went with my gut by what the Yelp reviews said about Bob James Auto Repair -…read moreand glad I did. When I arrived, I was promptly greeted. I was only there for an oil change and was happy to see their prices were very fair. I also felt they weren't trying to jip me or try to up-sell me with anything I didn't need. I also really appreciated the location because I could take a nice walk in the Rose Garden park next door while I waited. You can tell Bob takes pride into this business.

Sometimes you just get very very lucky... Having just moved…read moreto Eugene and needing car servicing I checked all of the entries on Yelp and read all the reviews very carefully. Based on the reviews we made an appointment at Oakmont to get our truck serviced. The truck has not been serviced in 14 years! Oakmont was terrific, when we picked it up we were very confident that they had gone through it with a fine toothcomb and fixed all the issues. However, they are also practical, if it wasn't needing service, they didn't fix it, so rare in these times when garages try to push a total rebuild on you. Their prices are also very fair, no gouging here! The only problem is that they are so good that it can be difficult to get an appointment, but they always try to get you in if at all possible. Feeling blessed, so great to have a good mechanic you can trust!

Oakmont Service Center - A Referral That Fell Short…read moreReferrals are the backbone of any reputable business, especially in the world of classic cars. I own a 1949 Chevy, and like many classic car owners, I rely heavily on trusted recommendations. Skilled mechanics who truly understand vintage vehicles are rare in our area, especially since the retirement of one of the most respected classic specialists Eugene has ever had. Oakmont Service Center came recommended by a respected transmission expert, and my first interaction with Jerremy, the manager, was positive. My initial visit--radiator exchange, exhaust leak repair, and a minor carburetor adjustment--went smoothly, and meeting the two mechanics who handle classics gave me confidence in the referral. That confidence didn't last. A Breakdown and a Missed Diagnosis During a casual weekend drive, my Chevy wouldn't start after a coffee stop. After checking the usual suspects with no luck, I called Jerremy. The car was towed in, and it took two days before Eric looked at it. Because I'd had a starter issue in the past, he removed and reinstalled the starter without performing a full diagnostic. A professional approach would have been to verify the actual cause rather than rely on history. The real issue was the distributor. I chose to upgrade to an electronic module and coil. Eric removed the distributor and sent it to a shop in Cottage Grove for the upgrade. When it returned, I made it clear--in front of Eric, Jerremy, and Mike (the owner)--that if there were any questions, they should call the builder directly. No call was ever made. Critical Steps Missed The builder later informed me that Oakmont suggested they "needed to get into the engine," which was unnecessary and incorrect. The distributor had been installed improperly, and a firewall-mounted module was still running six volts--something any experienced classic mechanic would have caught immediately. The car would never have started without correcting that. To suggest engine work without completing basic diagnostic steps was a bad call. Lack of Accountability When I stopped by to speak with Mike about the missed steps, he was "too busy" to talk. Jerremy took my number, but no one followed up. When I reached out again, I was offered a $100 refund--an acknowledgment that mistakes were made, but not a meaningful resolution. I was also disappointed to walk in and see Eric working on my classic without a fender mat. That alone speaks volumes about attention to detail and respect for the vehicle. A Referral That Didn't Hold Up This referral fell short. As another reviewer, Von Sellz, pointed out--we don't all have dash cams to monitor what happens behind the shop doors. Some shops, like Joe's Garage, take thorough check-in photos and run a professional, accountable operation. They've been doing it right since 1952. Oakmont Service Center had an opportunity to live up to their reputation and the trust placed in them through referrals. Instead, they missed critical steps, failed to communicate, and didn't take ownership of their mistakes.

Nice people, but I don't trust their service prices. Quoted me $836.00 for 1.5 hrs of labor and a…read more200.00 Part. Dealership quoted $334.00 with an OEI part. I had prior work done at this business. Now I'm not so sure if I was overcharged, LIKE THE EXAMPLE shows. I will not be a repeat customer.

Took a 2005 Astro van into Jacksons auto in July of 2023 with 153K miles on it. A/C had worked up…read moretill then. They charged me $550 and it lasted till next spring. Took it back and they charged me $955 and it lasted till the following spring. Went in this July and they wanted $3250 to fix it. I seemed to have 3 parts that needed to be changed. Cost for parts $125 off the street. They said that they could sharpen there pencil and do it for $2550. I smell a rat here. Needless to say they are not the A/C specialists they are supposed to be. BEWARE!!!

This is the third excellent experience I have had with Wayne's Garage. They do a thorough…read moreinspection on my 2003 Avalanche and help me keep her running in tip top shape. The guys are great and I will be back again. You should try them too.

What a great shop this is! I just found them a few weeks ago. I had work done on my Acura at a…read moregarage in Eugene and the problems weren't only not fixed but created a problem with my A/C. Jerry was so nice and scheduled to check out the car a few days out. I dropped off my car and the mechanic went over the issues I had: speedometer cable broken and replaced Idle control not working. Come to find out, my A/C wasn't working right either. The shop is very clean, as is the waiting area and bathroom. They had coffee and water available to drink while I waited. The work was done in a reasonable amount of time. I was warned that the A/C issue might involve having to remove the dash inside the car to find the problem and might be a pricey fix. Ugh. I was preparing for the worse and praying for the best. The speedometer cable was not broken but disconnected. Huge cost savings there and impt. because the part was no longer being manufactured. The Idle control part that was put on by the Eugene mechanics and didn't fix the idle problem wasn't the necessary part to fix the idle problem. My car has a manual transmission. It has two Idle control parts not one which is what automatic transmissions have. The one that was replaced was for hot starts...the one I needed was for cold starts which would solve both cold and hot start idle issues. I found a used fast idle control assembly part online and that fix was properly fixed now. The fix made by the garage in Eugene to address the fan issue for the radiator was not fixed. Mainly because the problem wasn't the fan but a dead battery. The Eugene mechanics repair that was made was to add a timer and sensor which, not only wasn't necessary but ended up being the cause of the A/C unit not working. It was blowing the A/C fuse making the A/C not work. Thankfully the dash wasn't taken out so the fix was not as expensive as I thought it would be. I am grateful for good and honest mechanics. I am frustrated with having to go back to my previous mechanic and try to get some money back on the work they did but I'm going to try. Wayne's is my new Acura mechanic.

He price gouged then suddenly wanted to charge for $50 more for labor and whatever he wanted for…read moremiles and when I shared my truthful opinion he talked crap so here it is the entire conversation. Make up your own mind. Thank you.

Landon the owner, Talk me out of spending more money than I needed to.Gave me a great deal.I was…read morereal happy with his service, Highly recommend him.