Rector&#x27;s Paint &amp; Body Repair

Jake literally saved my family vacation! We were stranded 2 1/2 hours away from home on vacation in…read morePutlear NC when our trucks ant theft system decided to fault. We could not get anyone out to help us and I looked up mobile mechanics because I had no way of going anywhere and Jake responded quickly to my email and drove from Morganton to Purlear not once but Three times to get us on the road! It was one issue after another with our truck and he was determined to get us rolling and he did just that! He was very professional and did everything with a Sense of urgency! Great guy , great service and very reasonable price! Thanks Jake! From the Mobleys!

From the owner: Broke down and need your auto fixed? Tired of high dollar tow fees and auto shops charging you arms…read moreand legs. Calls Jake's Mobile Mechanic I'll come to you if you cant make it to me. Experienced, affordable, quailty. Prices cant be beat and work cant be topped.

Buffs Tire & Service

(8 reviews)

One of the best places for regular maintenance there is. They do good honest work, if it's…read moresomething they can't do they have great recommendations for other local businesses. Customer service is ultra high quality and they will always deliver excellent quality service! The store is clean and all of the employees are professional in appearance and integrity!

I've taken my car here on a few locations. Everytime, they're in a hurry. Always trying to make…read moreprofit by pushing car through with out looking at it properly. I was getting my tires rotated and balanced, oil change & I was told an hour, when it became 3 hours. They rush through their process. The attitude the owner gave me was very unprofessional. Don't waste your money here!

Foothills Service Center

Great people, honest, friendly affordable. My new go to shop for service. Some people may prefer…read morethose shiny shops where a tech. doesn't know his ass from an oil pan, I for one prefer a worked in shop, the smell of oil grease and hard work. And as a bonus if your a lady concerned about being fleeced no worries here. Blake is a good guy and cute to boot. ;-)

I had an unexpected car break down and had no idea who in this area could help me. I found…read moreFoothills Service Center online, while I was sitting on the side of I40. I had AAA tow my car there and the next day, Andrew called me with a detail of what needed to be done. The price was fair, and they made my repair a priority. That was great and I was pleased, but what really surprised me was that a week later, they called me just to see how my car was doing and if I was having any issues. I have NEVER had a car repair place show that kind of customer service. Totally impressed.

Foothills Performance

They have taken care of a few of my vehicles. Great service! Quick turn around time! They handled…read moremy routine car maintenance and some diagnostics I needed!

From the owner: Foothills Performance specializes in all things for off-roading, drifting, drag, and street. We…read moreoffer tuning, custom builds, aftermarket light installation & customizations, and more!

Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

(5 reviews)

Needed an extra quart of oil while traveling at a moments notice. Marty was a great help. Quick…read moreservice and had us on our way. Don't hesitate to call these guys.

This business is very professional, quick and no nonsense. Marty answers the phone and does…read morescheduling. He is personable but always "to the point". The charge for service is less than I have paid in other towns. I will definitely keep using this place.

Jim's Service Center

3.5

(6 reviews)

Very fast service. They found out what problem I had with my vehicle and it was repaired in a…read moretimely manner. Staff were professional and knowledgeable. I Will probably use them again. They do have a small fee if you don't pay with cash. So next time I will bring cash. I do recommend this business.

I put my vehicle in because it was shutting off while driving it. Many weeks later and 1800$ later…read moreit was returned to me said was fixed aponon driving it home it shuts off and they wouldn't come get it or showed any action on fixing it. I'm out the money my time and it's not running. Thank you CJ.

Master Tech Auto Service Center

4.3

(6 reviews)

Very happy with the service every time we come here. Honest, fair, and knowledgable. Have…read moreabsolutely no complaints. Each time we bring our vehicle here, it's fixed properly and professionally. Thanks master tech.

If you aren't taking your Toyota to these guys, you should be. Honest, quick, and great service. My…read moreTacoma has 300000+ miles and these guys have done all the major work, which has been very little. Best service of any place I have ever visited.

Elite Euro Motor Works

Took my Macan there to have the fluids changed. As a former car dealer I immediately recognized the…read morequality of the operation. An immaculate shop, knowledgeable owner and had everything needed there. You can't ask for a better combination.

From the owner: Elite Euro Motorworks provides auto repair, car maintenance, exhaust system installation, and…read moreexhaust system repairs to all of Western North Carolina.

Thompson's Body Works & Bedliners

I've had several vehicles repaired here over the years! Always professional completes job in timely…read morefashion!

I can't say enough good things about Gary Thompson and his guys. They restored my 2018 Ford F-150…read moreto perfect condition. They went above and beyond what I would have expected to make sure I kept in the loop every step of the way. Their pricing is great and their workmanship even better. Gary himself even washed my truck before giving me the keys. I had them spray a new bed liner for me while they were repairing my truck and I must say it is as good as I've ever seen and priced competitively. Thanks again to Gary and his guys. If I ever have another collision I'll be taking my truck to Gary.

Buffs Tire & Service

(8 reviews)

One of the best places for regular maintenance there is. They do good honest work, if it's…read moresomething they can't do they have great recommendations for other local businesses. Customer service is ultra high quality and they will always deliver excellent quality service! The store is clean and all of the employees are professional in appearance and integrity!

I've taken my car here on a few locations. Everytime, they're in a hurry. Always trying to make…read moreprofit by pushing car through with out looking at it properly. I was getting my tires rotated and balanced, oil change & I was told an hour, when it became 3 hours. They rush through their process. The attitude the owner gave me was very unprofessional. Don't waste your money here!

Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

(5 reviews)

Needed an extra quart of oil while traveling at a moments notice. Marty was a great help. Quick…read moreservice and had us on our way. Don't hesitate to call these guys.

This business is very professional, quick and no nonsense. Marty answers the phone and does…read morescheduling. He is personable but always "to the point". The charge for service is less than I have paid in other towns. I will definitely keep using this place.

Master Tech Auto Service Center

4.3

(6 reviews)

Very happy with the service every time we come here. Honest, fair, and knowledgable. Have…read moreabsolutely no complaints. Each time we bring our vehicle here, it's fixed properly and professionally. Thanks master tech.

If you aren't taking your Toyota to these guys, you should be. Honest, quick, and great service. My…read moreTacoma has 300000+ miles and these guys have done all the major work, which has been very little. Best service of any place I have ever visited.

Valdese Automotive Care

Amazing great customer service friendly detail, Les expensive ,cleanness very understanding…read more knowledgeable express parts , warranty no a issue

From the owner: Valdese Automotive Care. A small town, family-owned garage that specializes in a wide range of…read moreservices. From a simple oil change and brakes to more complex repair projects. We are happy to assist you with your next automotive need.

Causby Automotive Inc

Has fixed what I needed for a reasonable price and had it ready when promised. Friendly people and…read morequick service.

Todd and the guys have always gave me reliable car service. They are trustworthy. I had a…read moretransmission problem recently that they fixed without having to rebuild it. It was a transmission related component that needed to be replaced. Most places would have told me I needed the transmission replaced. It shifts so smooth now that I can hardly tell it's shifting. Thanks guys and I'm a loyal customer.

Foothills Performance

They have taken care of a few of my vehicles. Great service! Quick turn around time! They handled…read moremy routine car maintenance and some diagnostics I needed!

From the owner: Foothills Performance specializes in all things for off-roading, drifting, drag, and street. We…read moreoffer tuning, custom builds, aftermarket light installation & customizations, and more!

Jake's Mobile Mechanic

Jake literally saved my family vacation! We were stranded 2 1/2 hours away from home on vacation in…read morePutlear NC when our trucks ant theft system decided to fault. We could not get anyone out to help us and I looked up mobile mechanics because I had no way of going anywhere and Jake responded quickly to my email and drove from Morganton to Purlear not once but Three times to get us on the road! It was one issue after another with our truck and he was determined to get us rolling and he did just that! He was very professional and did everything with a Sense of urgency! Great guy , great service and very reasonable price! Thanks Jake! From the Mobleys!

From the owner: Broke down and need your auto fixed? Tired of high dollar tow fees and auto shops charging you arms…read moreand legs. Calls Jake's Mobile Mechanic I'll come to you if you cant make it to me. Experienced, affordable, quailty. Prices cant be beat and work cant be topped.

Wesley's Performance Auto Service & Repair

Here we are again, back to Wesley's! My daughters car has only been worked on by him since we…read morebought the car. We couldn't get her car to start. it wouldn't turn over at all. So he fixed it, it took about 6 days. Which isn't bad at all. We had it towed there, and Wesley added it to our bill. Always a nice guy, he answers all your questions. He is thurough, good price for the work done. So happy to know about this place. He is always busy, but he takes the time to come talk to you if you have any questions. Thanks again, Wesley! See ya next time, hopefully not too soon though, lol

From the owner: Full service all makes models repair and diagnostics…read more Service/repairs engine light and abs lights Air Conditioning service/repair Major and minor auto repairs.

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