Frank was great! Very thorough and fair pricing. I'll definitely be using his services for all of…read moremy future repair needs.

Very thorough and good at diagnosing problems, communicates well. I had an electrical issue which…read moremanifested as a seeming engine issue and he figured this out pretty quick and explained it clearly. He was able to fix it and the charge was very reasonable. He took the car into his shop to fix it and had it a bit over a week -- it did take a bit of time but this is okay with me (and probably you as well) if he fixes it right

1st off I wanted say upon arriving I was greeted by Freddy the Master mechanic and was very…read moreinsightful, polite, professional and knowledgeable. He inspected my vehicle thoroughly and also very transparent on any future preventative maintenance I may need. 10/10! Also while I waited Austin made me feel very comfortable w/ the pricing and overall what to expect from the visit. He displayed great communication, empathy, also made sure that everything question I had was answered! Great Crew to say the least I'll recommend them to anyone especially if you need a transparent & honest assessment of your vehicle

Austin was very respectful & helpful with me. However, I brought my vehicle in for a brake check,…read moreac update and tire rotation. Austin informed me he tried to do a check on my car re: accident. I had purchased my car & knew there had been a minor accident/repair before I had bought it. NOT slavaged. I bought it from a Carmax. Essentially, I was refused any service & encouraged to take my car to a body shop/mechanic for any repairs. Really? Tire rotation/ac check? ‍ I've never had a mechanic refuse a repair on any of my vehicles & I'm 64 & have owned 6 vehicles in my life. Just odd...

Received great service here and it didn't take long. I'll come back here again if I need my car…read morechecked out.

They were very easy to work with, had fair pricing, and didn't try to sell me unnecessary services…read more I am glad I took my neighbors (multiple) recommendations.

Dane and the fellas at Dr. Beemer on South First are top notch…read more Great customer service. Friendly, attentive and willing to go the extra mile. I recently had an issue that was quite a head scratcher. These guys do not quit until it is right and the customer is satisfied. If you are looking for quality repairs and excellent customer service, look no further. Thank you!

The problem with Dr. Beemer is that it's still coasting on the reputation built by the previous…read moreowners. They earned trust, and people (myself included) remember that. Unfortunately, the current experience doesn't feel like the same level of honesty, knowledge, or customer care. It feels like the business is running on yesterday's good reviews while trying to figure out how to recreate the magic. The vibe has shifted from "we know BMWs and we'll take care of you" to "let's see what happens and hope nobody asks too many questions." When you're dealing with a car trust is everything. The reputation and the reality don't match anymore. Besides that, they do not cost any less than the dealership who is more likely to get the issue right the first time and provide you with a loaner car.

'Who can find an honest mechanic? For his worth is far above rubies!'…read more My honest, skillful mechanic of 40 years retired--he earned it--and I was cast adrift bouncing between Dumb & Dumber....and the fast buck artists out there waiting for you. But a tow-truck driver pointed me to Allies Automotive: I had told him what I was paying Lamb's, and he said 'OMG' and took me to Chris. And I hope he doesn't retire soon! Chris is 'of service' to people, not merely extracting money from easy marks. When Chris fixes it, it stays fixed. He has kept my 16-year-old Toyota Sienna spinning like a top. When you see his place on Slaughter Creek Dr. it looks like the Professor's workshop in 'Back To the Future'. Also a time-warp into 1970s Austin that somehow hasn't been developed out of existence yet by land butchers. Maybe Chris should be in the Bible.

Super impressed with all the guys at Allies! Multiple times I've taken my grandpas 1989 F-150 and…read morethe amazing guys fixed all the previous issues. Honest and hardworking, these guys deserve way more stars, but I can only give them 5. Thanks again, Allie's, I'm sending all my friends and family there now!!!

Great service! Helped me install my mudflaps on my new car. One of them got a little loose and he…read morecame back and tightened them the next day.

Everything went well. Aron was my first mobile mechanic. We discussed my issue, he provided advice…read moreand provided a reasonable estimate.

Auto Tek's stellar customer reviews did not disappoint! They diagnosed and repaired a bad A/C…read morecompressor for an Audi Q5. They credited the diagnosis fee to the service performed which is nice. They offer a decent warranty on their work. They are also flexible to offer parts options to help lower the total cost of repair. They say all of their techs have senior experience, and they were able to get my car in quickly- some other garages have wait times of up to a week. I checked their hourly rates, they are in line with other garages I have used in the past. They seem to have a very smooth and efficient system set up, they handle a lot of cars with the large garage space they have, and they do a good job communicating and providing updates. Convenient location for South Austin customers. They even sent me a follow up message after the repair- that was a first for me! I would recommend this garage for service and repair work.

Continue to take my 2005 Element to this shop, for their integrity is is TOP NOTCH. My 'oil change'…read morewas NOT just any ordinary, 'oil change'. Everything was checked out. I have ALWAYS maintained my car, has been good to me, and she looks beutiful still, like new. So, I was surprised to have some ISSUES come back on y report. Even though I don't drive much these days, 74, they explained fully, and I left sad for the $$ that will have to leave my account, OF THEY CAN GET THE PARTS. I begged, for I TRUST them for any repairs. So, if you are searching for an honest to a goodness, place for your auto, THIS SHOULD BECOME YOUR #1 CHOICE. Family owned, and they treat you like family, well, better than some families .

$200 diagnostic check that was not put towards their services. I've NEVER heard of that before…read more They also completely forgot to call me when the service was complete and then tried to rush me to pick it up at 5:00pm in the evening. I was already not going to patron them again, and then I got in my car and found this bit of propaganda. Leaving trash in my car is rude, and this is an invasion of privacy. I paid you to fix my car, not to take it upon yourself to evangelize me.

I brought my car in to Manchaca Service Center for them to check out a sweet & sour smell that I…read morecouldn't figure out. I thought it might be antifreeze. They did a full inspection of all the parts that might be causing it and told me what they checked but didn't find anything. They didn't charge me anything. I don't know if that's common, but I was very grateful that they were so diligent, as it could've been anything that might've caused me trouble later on. So I recommend these guys! Later that day, I noticed the smell again and on a hunch I checked the spare wheel well and sure enough -- on top was wet paper bags and an almost empty bottle of distilled water with a leak in the bottom!

Needed my front brake pads replaced and Sawyer recommended new bearings and discovered an urgent…read moremotor mount replacement as well. I love my Cadillac and very happy with Manchaca Garage for getting her back in shape.

Sawyer took excellent care of my car. I was in a jam, and he knew just what to do in a timely…read moremanner!

I truly wanted this to be a positive experience, but unfortunately it was not…read more I brought my 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan (about 79,000 miles) to Austin's Automotive Specialists in November 2025 for an oil leak. After their inspection, I approved additional repairs and paid $2,006.64, picking up the car on Nov. 17. Within days, the leak was worse. Instead of one leak, I now had two, along with a strong burning-oil smell while driving. I returned on Nov. 21 and was told it was just leftover oil and that everything had been cleaned. That same evening, I discovered the car was leaking from three different places. I brought the car back again on Dec. 2. After no communication all day, I called and was told they found another leaking gasket and wanted an additional $400. I was also told that "oil leaks are tricky on Volkswagens," but a properly diagnosed repair should not turn one leak into multiple new leaks in a matter of days. At this point, I declined further work. I paid over $2,000 and ended up with a car in worse condition than when I brought it in. I requested a refund in writing and never received a response. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop.

Just had my vehicle serviced having oil changes both are running like a champ and I couldn't be…read morehappier they treat you like family! This is a very well organized business so if you're looking to trusting someone with your vehicle, this is the place to be. Sometimes they give you the same day appointments and sometimes they don't, kind of depends on how busy they are. But other than that they treat you with respect and honesty, when they tell you something wrong with your car they really mean it! Even if you research it like I did in the very beginning not knowing these guys but now that I've been with him for a few years I can truly tell you that I trust them one 100 percent. Highly knowledgable I highly recommend Lakeway business with the Austin automotive specialist! Give them a try....happy yelping!