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

The communication is severely lacking with these guys. Their arrival times are unreliable at best.read more

The techs here are amazing! Very speedy diagnosis for my vehicle and it was fixed the next day…read more(next day fix due to my own schedule). The staff is super friendly and honest. Forget about going to the dealership for anything. They will be my go-to for everything now!

I don't usually review businesses unless I think people should know about them. Like contractors,…read moregood mechanics are hard to find. Being relatively new to Austin, I tried three different auto shops for maintenance repairs. ATL's customer service exceeded my expectations, both in kindness and prices. Austin, the gentleman who took care of me, was super welcoming and helpful, finding ways to save me money and thoroughly explaining in detail what was wrong with my car. He went over what was more important and of higher priority. Compared to the other places, which quoted me ridiculous prices before even looking at my car, ATL's approach was far more satisfactory. In short, I've recommended this place to my friends and family and have had my cars serviced here several times. I do not work for them nor do I have any ties to them, so take this as a genuine review. Thank you, guys!

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.

Brought in my 2014 mini cooper with AC issues as well as oil change. They completed both services…read moreat a discount (pretty sure they were running a deal online) and were super fast as well. It was my first time coming here but they made me feel welcome and heard. The team was super responsive, respectful, and honest. I would recommend this place for mini drivers!

Quoted me $3k + in repairs in under a 5 minute diagnostic. I then took it to the BMW dealership and…read morethey fixed the problem for free of charge. Do not recommend taking your BMW here.

'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.

They did an amazing job. It was my first time in and I was referred by my boyfriend bc he has been…read morecoming here for years. Super trustworthy shop and they got my car back to me the next day.

Aron and Missy were so wonderful!!! They did a great job,…read moreand performed a very thorough inspection of the whole vehicle and brought me up to speed with everything that needed attention!!! I had no idea that both of my rear tires had chunks of metal and screws in them!!! Can't put a price on quality service these days!!! From now on, I know which Master Mechanic I will be calling for all of my automotive needs!!! JJ JOHNSON

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.

This place is a breath of fresh air after experiences with Other Places. Friendly, didn't try to…read moreupsell, just explained clearly what was needed and might be needed at another time. I'll bring my cars here from now on!

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.

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!

$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.

Martin was referred to us by an old friend who has used him for many years. We have since had him…read morework on our vehicles several times over the past few years. No major overhauls , but a couple of brake jobs and replacing some belts if I'm not mistaken. Our experience thus far is that he has always come across as honest and trustworthy. For instance, he'll let you know if only your front brakes need to be changed and the backs still have a couple of years left on them. He does not seem to be one to gouge. We are about due for another brake job on a new vehicle and will be giving him a call soon. I would expect for the same level of service and professionalism to continue. One final thing, you have to keep in mind that he is basically a one man show, sometimes with a helper, but no secretary or front desk help. He's a man trying to make an honest living and has carved out his niche in South Austin, mostly by word of mouth referrals. With that said, cut the guy some slack on the call-backs.

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.

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!