My most recent experiences with Blue Mule Garage and "Jimmy" Maus will be my last. I brought my…read more4Runner to them for preventative timing belt replacement as it was coming up on 100k since the last time I replaced it. I was prepared to let the dealer do it, but wanted to support a local family-owned business I had good experiences with previously. I have recommended Blue Mule Garage exclusively for auto repairs over the last 2 years to neighbors, family members, coworkers, and people on Nextdoor looking for an honest and competent repair shop. Regrettably, I cannot in good conscience continue to do so following my recent experiences. These experiences include going to pick up vehicles after being told they're ready to go only to find the contrary. One instance, the hood was not closed and would not close because the hood latch had been removed but not reinstalled properly. The most recent incident included bolts not checked and retorqued as separately requested multiple times, and bolts completely missing, lost, or not reinstalled properly when brought back repeatedly for concerns of loose sounds in the front end. Every time a concern was brought up or pointed out, I agreed to their recommendation for a path to resolve. The last time the vehicle was initially brought to them for a quoted $1200 timing belt repair. That lead to an oil pump replacement at an additional $1300 because of a stripped bolt inside the engine they found and said was not their fault. When I went to pick up the "ready to go" vehicle, I pulled out of the parking lot and immediately had the dash light up like a Christmas tree and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph. I turned around and left it with them to resolve again. The next time I picked it up, the exhaust fell off the next day, and something else sounded loose in the front. At a quick glance, I noticed the majority of the bolts for the skid plates were missing and assumed that's what it was. I fixed the exhaust myself to get to work. Jimmy at Blue Mule admitted to and apologized for not putting all the bolts back on the skid plate because "different techs here worked on it, and we don't know where everything went." They say they never touched the exhaust. In any case, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and the opportunity to fix the issues. I mentioned the concern I had of something sounding loose in the front end (popping noises) and asked for them to thoroughly inspect and retorque front end bolts again. After another inspection, I was given another estimate over $1k including sway bar bushings, cv axle, and inner tie rods. Since I was told that the steering rack was removed as part of the previous timing belt / oil pump service, I questioned why none of this additional stuff was mentioned before. Jimmy told me they removed the steering rack and either didn't notice any issues with those items or didn't touch them. Whatever the reason, it wasn't their fault. I initially decided to give them the benefit of the doubt again and approved the services, fully expecting to pick up a car free of the issues, which brought the car back to them. However, when I went to pick up the vehicle several days after being told it was ready, standing at the counter to pay, I semi-jokingly asked if all of the popping noises were gone. The responses included: "I heard the popping as the car was being pulled off the lift to go to the alignment shop, but it's hard to tell where exactly sitting in the car" and "the guy at the alignment shop thinks it's the upper ball joints, and I concur." "All of your aftermarket suspension wears out faster and is causing problems." But, somehow, the car was ready to go? I paid my bill and left with the car. The next day, the car started to overheat. Replacing a visibly leaking coolant hose on top of the engine resolved that issue, and retorquing the alignment eccentric bolts eliminated the suspension noise. There were still missing bolts for the skid plate. Finally, my neighbor recently had them work on his truck, and his bumper came undone on the highway. I did lose my temper and eventually apologized in writing for my choice of tone and words. They've informed me that I'm no longer welcome as a customer. Le sigh sad panda.

Same day service. Super friendly!…read moreNice AC'ed garage. Highly recommend. I noticed they service automotive and ATV.

Avoid at all costs!!!…read more I am not someone who will put up a bad review. But this place is just beyond terrible. I had hail damage on my car from a spring storm in 2024. I left my car with them for weeks at a time on FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS and they never did a single bit of work! They have already battled with my insurance company for more money. And have cashed one check. No work has been done. They have no answering machine. If you reach someone on the phone they will make an excuse, say they will call you back and then you will never hear from them. This has been THE WORST experience I have ever had with any mechanical shop. DO NOT GIVE THESE FOLKS YOUR BUSINESS AND SPREAD THE WORD. TOTAL SCAMMERS

At Lost Pines Paint and Body I received a premium experience from beginning to end. Mike Hernandez,…read moreowner, does what he says he will do with outstanding customer service. It's a casual atmosphere with highly professional outcome. Thanks

Grady and his team did a great job painting my truck hood and roof. They nailed the paint to where…read morethere is no difference from the rest of the truck. And they did it at a very fair price. I couldn't be happier!

My car looks like NEW! The hood of my car was dented, and the paint was scraped off by someone who…read morehad thrown a brick at my car - Grady and his team fixed the car where it looks completely brand new. I am in disbelief at what I'm seeing! I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you!

Great spot to fix up the car. I had a few major dings from a stupid stunt of my own, but they has…read morethe best prices and really take care of ya. Takes a little longer then others because it's a mom and pop shop, but that's also understandable with everything being backed up when it comes to ordering parts. EXTREMELY friendly, honest and always willing to just chat and hear about your life. Could just hang out here honestly. Very low key, and you got to pay attention when looking for it because it comes up quick when driving up the hill, but I will definitely refer friends and family, and trust these guys 100% with my car!

I brought my Corolla to Ken's Body Shop after it was rear ended. It was my first time dealing with…read moresomething like that, and Ken was extremely helpful. Not only did he thoroughly analyze the damage, but he also helped me deal with the insurance company. Great guy. Although the insurance company declared my car a total loss, I saw some of his work around the shop. Beautifully done. I would definitely take my cars to him for bodywork.

We took our 2003 Jeep Rubicon to Bastrop Customer Auto Werks with hail damage, a busted fender,…read morefading paint and peeling clear coat. When they were finished, it looked brand new again. Installed accessories also. They really went the extra mile. Could not be more pleased.

This was my first time taking my vehicle in to get fixed although there was certain obstacles,…read moreJaime with Bastrop Custom Autowerks put in the hard work to fix and complete my truck with perfection. I would highly recommend this shop to anybody that is needing to fix their vehicle, he was very open and communicative throughout the whole process, very friendly and understanding when it came to the payment process. I hope I will never have to come back to fix my vehicle but they definitely have a repeating customer if i did ever have vehicle damages!

So, I'm the type of person who knows nothing about cars. I add gas and washer fluid. That's the…read moreextent of my knowledge, so car repairs have always been a scary adventure for me. Not anymore. I went to Dave's because his shop was always the one mentioned the most on our local Facebook page when someone was looking for a trustworthy mechanic. I'm so glad I did. They will tell you honestly, in layman's terms, what is wrong with your car, why it needs to be fixed (and the repercussions if it's not), and breakdown the cost. They won't pressure you and try to add on "oh yeah, this doohickey gizmo also needs to be replaced at a cost of $2000". If there's something that can wait/isn't urgent they'll let you know that too. Literally, everyone there is super nice and friendly. From Cassie and Caroline at the front office, to the service staff I've met, Dave himself and even Glen who gave me a ride home. If you need car work done, please don't hesitate to go to Dave's. Like me, you absolutely won't regret it.

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone at Kyle Auto Repair for the absolutely amazing…read morecustomer service I received! From the moment I walked in, the team was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel like a valued customer from start to finish. What really stood out was how they went above and beyond by providing me with a loaner car while mine was being worked on. That level of care and convenience made a stressful situation so much easier, and it's something you just don't see often these days. I can't recommend Kyle Auto Repair enough. Honest, kind, and genuinely customer-focused--this is the kind of shop you want in your corner. I'll definitely be coming back for any future car needs! Thank you again!

Make sure you get an estimate for any work they do BEFORE they do it…read more I asked to have a fuel pump installed which I purchased and got a $2100 bill for extra stuff. The bill was $900+ the first time for the same requested repairs and no fuel pump. 3months later the car wouldn't start and was leaking fluids all over the garage floor again. I called Crossroads at that point. Their guys seem to be good but the bills are high and you have to turn them off or the bill keeps going UP

I found my forever shop!…read more I had the privilege to take my 1956 Ford F100 here. This truck has been in the family since new so I needed a safe place. Mike the owner sat down and spoke with me about my build. He was full of great ideas. The shop is professional and well appointed. The knowledge here is truly amazing. The shop has some of the best talent in the Austin & San Antonio area. Jody, the fabricator and lead mechanic is a master. His skills are truly amazing. This shop focuses on creating amazing cars that last. They treat your car like their own and will go out of their way to make sure you are happy. Can't believe I found this shop.

It has been an AWESOME experience, dealing with Fateh, and Crank Auto Repair!!!…read more I purchased a BEAUTIFUL 2011 Lexus ES350, for a MORE than fair price. After driving off I expressed a few concerns with the vehicle. Fateh was quick to respond to all of my concerns, and he promptly set me up to fix everything. I have been searching for a reliable, trustworthy mechanic my whole entire life, and Fateh is the Man!!!! Thank You So Much Fateh!!

My older brother introduced me to Crank Auto 5 years ago when I moved to Austin, TX. I've stuck…read morewith them ever since. No matter the issues I've had with my car, they've been able to handle it. - Fair prices & willing to work with customers - Super Transparent estimates with no surprises - Timely services & Reliable Timelines - High-quality workmanship - Professional from start to finish