Really good mechanics may seem like geniuses to us mere mortals, but Raffy most definitely is an…read moreabsolute genius. That's reason enough to bring him your most troubling automotive puzzles. But if that's no enough for you, I can personally attest to this man truly being a genuinely caring individual who actually wants to help his customers. Raffy will solve your vehicle problems in a way that will make you feel very glad you met him, and really smart you chose his shop out of the dozen or so good ones in Iowa City. He's completely honest and open about your issues and what it will take to fix them, and the price he will charge you is verifiably fair. He works fast, his repairs are accurate, and if you're a DIY'er who normally does your own work, he will take the time to educate you and show you what you missed, and how to do it better the next time. And on top of all that, Raffy is seriously a nice man who will treat you with kindness and respect, while doing his very best to get you back on the road. I would highly recommend you make his shop your first and only choice for any and all automotive repairs, whether you live in Iowa City Iowa, Fort Worth Texas, or anywhere else in between. Thank you So Much Raffy!

Police intervention was required…read more I had an extremely upsetting experience at #1 Auto Repair while traveling from out of town with my 9-year-old son. I got a flat tire and went to the nearest repair shop, as I have run-flat tires. After agreeing to a price for four tires, I left the shop and spoke with family, who thought the price seemed very high. I later contacted two other area businesses, and they quoted $800 less for the same tires and a fully completed job. When I asked the owner, Raffy, if I had been accidentally charged for the wrong tires, he shouted, used profanity in front of my child, called me "you people," and threatened that he knew where I lived. My son was traumatized -- he had never seen anyone speak to me like that. He also refused to release my car unless I paid in cash, despite advertising credit cards, Venmo, and other payment options, so I had to call the police. I was initially refunded the full amount by my credit card company after questioning the fees. However, I ended up paying the shop directly because of a small claims dispute. In court, it was confirmed that the hazardous materials and shop supply fees he charged were not actually used or standard practice, and he had to refund those fees to me. Many other reviews report similar behavior overcharging, shouting, and blaming the customer.

I've trusted Russ' Northside with my vehicles since 2008. Excellent and personable customer…read moreservice. I always know I'm in good hands with their frankness and transparency. Highly recommend this business!

I was a loyal Russ's customer for some time, particularly during my undergrad years when my car was…read morea junker and certainly not a priority. Russ's was great for keeping my costs to a minimum while still keeping my car on the road. I've since upgraded the car and am more interested in keeping it in shape rather than doing the bare minimum, and I've found that Russ's is still trying to sell me the cheap. Pro: Your car will stay on the road, likely at lower cost. And the location is great if you want to walk around downtown while they are fixing you up. Heck, with the cash you're saving, you could stop in one of the fancy boutiques and buy a nice dress. Con: They'll keep telling you to put off changing your breaks for another month even when they're grinding and rumbling at you until you turn the radio up so loud that you can't hear them. I think we all like to save a little cash now and then, but eventually, you just have to fix the breaks.

Grade A+ Service. Best place ever…read more If you have a problem with your car I'd definitely recommend going here the service and price is right.

I went to this garage per Yelp l's review and I was glad I did. They were friendly and explain s…read moreeverything for possible charges before doing the job. They were even willing to talk to my husband to explain the job that needs to be done and see what course of action and type of parts we want to use. I will surely take my car back to them.

An excellent local business to take your foreign (or any) car to…read more Nathan (owner) has worked on my used Hyundai Santa Fe about a half dozen times since I bought the vehicle in 2009. Labor and parts are extremely reasonable and my issues have been fixed in less than 48 hours. Nathan always calls to explain your diagnosis before fixing anything, as well as gives you an estimate of the parts + labor. My Dad originally referred me to Global and since then I've referred a handful of other people. No scamming here. A truly honest business owner who gets repairs done right the first time. 4 hours is a long way for me to drive (unless I'm in Fairfax visiting my folks) for auto repairs now, but I still refer Global to anyone in the Cedar Rapids area looking for a reputable mechanic.

We use Global for all our personal and company auto needs. Honest work at fair prices. Tell him I…read moresent ya!

Well they changed the lens for me and it cost like 250 bucks just to change the lens and the…read moreindicator light I called them and asked him to you know fix the indicator light which worked when it went in there and they didn't get back to me or anything I think that's poor business and I'm more than likely well no I know I will not be going there again

I know very little about cars, so the fastest way to make me feel uncomfortable is to talk to me…read moreabout car things. I've been to Spenler Tire twice and have been treated with nothing but respect, kindness, and understanding that motor vehicles are not my forte. I stopped by today to ask about a "strange noise" that my car was making, and they were able to very quickly tell me what was wrong (a rock was stuck...I still can't believe it made that much noise) and fix the problem. This was all complete in the middle of the day without an appointment made, and it was done before my ride arrived to pick me up. I highly recommend them and their amazing customer service. I know I will return as a customer.

After thinking I had run a hole in my oil pan, I took my VW Passat to S & S. I showed up right when…read morethey opened after calling to request a morning appointment a few days prior. Steve got my car in right away, was able to promptly assess my car, and quickly determined the root cause. He also gave me (general) quotes and timelines on other services my car might need soon. As a college student with relatively no knowledge of cars, I would highly recommend the service here. I will be sure to return to S & S for assistance and service in the future.

Steve runs a fair, honest and excellent auto shop! After taking my MINI to several different shops…read moreand spending quite a bit and nothing to show for it, I took it in to S&S. He was able to fix all the problems and came in way under the estimates from any other shop. Highly recommend!!

I needed a same day oil change and was able to get into Jim's within a few hours. It was fast, more…read morethan reasonably priced, and the conversation while I waited was the best. Everyone I talked to was very professional and kind, and they had the sweetest 4-legged friend that also popped in to say hi.

Always fair on price.....won't try and sell you on anything you do not need. We used to take our…read morevehicles to tires plus (huge mistake). Last repair my daughter needed on her Honda we were quoted 1,316.00 by tires plus. jims did the exact same repair for around 400.

I have been taking our vehicles to All Seasons for a few years now and I trust them to complete the…read morejob and complete it correctly. I never have to worry about something being done wrong or incomplete. The price is always reasonable; they are responsive and honest.

Kind, honest, and intelligent with reasonable pricing…read more I am someone with previous mechanical experience and typically do my car maintenance and projects myself. I had done some work on my 2002 Lexus LS430 and was getting to the point where I was stumped and needing some help from someone with a bit more experience. I had called around a few locally owned shops and found myself speaking with Justin at All Seasons. Super nice guy, was understanding of my attempts to solve the problem and scheduled me relatively quickly to take a look at the vehicle. Eventually they had done some diagnostic testing and discovered the source of the problem. Justin immediately gave me a call and discussed options. He was very kind and let me take the car back into my own hands to fix the found issue and even gave me the diagnostic documentation to aid in my endeavor. They also did a 27 point inspection for no additional cost. They struck me as kind, honest, and intelligent. I would come to them again!