Our Toyota 2003 Echo started to have transmission issues..slow shifting into 3rd gear causing high revs, the engine ran rough, the AC seemed to cause the engine at idle to shut off and car wouldn't restart for 10 minutes! Check Engine light descriptions made no sense and previous mechanics "fixing" the symptoms and lacking careful details (like leaving AC caps off causing it to leak Freon) cost hundreds of $ only a week later finding we were back to same problems. The Echo has 200,000 miles so I didn't know if it was worth fixing. We live in Raleigh but were going to visit Angier and we heard about Nissen Automotive and owner Rob. We decided to let him look the car over. I called Rob before dropping the car off and after answering his questions he told me what I was experiencing to the point I started to laugh..Rob is extremely knowledgeable. I tried to "box" him in to just the transmission. He said "I work the check engine codes, observe what's going on myself and I will get to the root cause..no Band-Aids! After Rob worked on the car he said, "Your transmission is in good shape!" SHOCK, I was confused! Rob told me he would keep me informed and get my permission each step of the way. The Echo is fixed and all I can say is "WOW"!!! He was correct the transmission is shifting better now than when I bought the car (used)!!! Everything is working as it should, no more Check Engine lights; the car idles with AC on (now colder than ever) and the car drives like it is "new"! Rob wanted me to see the old parts he removed and began to explain the tech talk, the whys and wherefores, but now I TOTALLY trust Rob! I will be driving to Angier for ALL my automotive needs and advice! Now, "I know a Guy" lol, who you can trust to fix your vehicle! Thank you Rob! read more

I strongly recommend Nissen Automotive. Rob is the most thorough mechanic I have ever dealt with. He is up front with you, has extremely good rates and really makes you feel that you are being taken care of. His attention to detail is impeccable, your vehicle will be fixed and it will be correct. This is not a car repair mill that does the least possible to make you keep coming back. It's done right the first time. In an age that has seen customer service diminish, Nissen has stepped up the bar. He provides phone calls to let you know what is going on, explains the why's and what and his recommendations. After the job he provides you with a detailed summary of what has been done and why. You do not get this type of service anywhere but here. If you are looking for great service and prices do not hesitate to take your vehicle in, you'll be more than satisfied. read more

My car recently failed inspection due to an air control valve failure and Nissen Automotive was able to affordably fix the issue and had the car inspected and ready for me to register all the same day. My car had sat at another shop for almost 6 weeks and I had to call every time I wanted to know the status. I was also told I needed a new computer for the car. Wow, what a difference! The guys at Nissen Automotive were friendly, knowledgeable, affordable, quick, and, most importantly, honest. They also didn't treat me like an ignorant female. I didn't need a new computer, just a new shop with intelligent mechanics. My Maxima purrs like a kitten now and I'll never take one of my cars anywhere else. Thanks guys!!! read more

I must say I was very impressed with this buisness. I needed a repair done on my vechicle, it was dropped off at the shop and fixed immediately. The prices are very fair and I will have to say the owner of the business knows his stuff when it comes to car repairs....It is great to know there are good people out there that you can trust to do a job and do it right for a fair price. I would "HIGHLY" recomend this shop to anyone around. I will never take my vechicle anywhere else! read more

Rob has been servicing my automotive repair needs for more than 10 years. He has never steered me wrong. He keeps me up to date on the status of the repairs and passes along lots of information about the repair and progress. Never once have I drove away and felt like he tried to "upsell" me with an unnecessary repair or other additional cost. You definitely get your money's worth. read more

Rob Nissen works on my classic '66 Lincoln and honestly, I wouldn't let anyone else touch it. He is fair, honest, and a killer mechanic. Highly recommend him, especially for Ford/Lincolns. read more

Straightforward, honest, knowledgeable mechanic!!! Trustworthoworthy!! Definitely recommend !!! Kuok Shue read more