There are mechanics... and then there are the tired saints standing at the edge of civilization…read moreholding together the fragile emotional ecosystem known as "people who need their car to start tomorrow." Buddha's Garage is the second one. Dave has the energy of a man who has looked directly into the screaming mechanical abyss of humanity and simply sighed, grabbed a wrench, and fixed it anyway. I swear half the vehicles in that shop arrive after being spiritually wounded somewhere else. Other mechanics will look at your engine like medieval doctors diagnosing ghosts. Dave looks at it once, tilts his head slightly like a jazz musician hearing a wrong note, and suddenly knows your alternator was installed backwards by somebody named Tyler in 2019. And here's the wild part: he's honest. Like deeply, suspiciously honest. The kind of honest that makes you uncomfortable because you forgot businesses could still operate without trying to sell you seventeen imaginary emergencies. Dave will straight up tell you cheaper alternatives, better options, things you can wait on, things you DON'T need. I almost wanted to ask him if he understood capitalism. The customer service feels less like a business and more like your truck wandered into a monastery where everyone took vows of kindness and diagnostic accuracy. Meanwhile other shops are out here playing roulette with socket sets: "Hmmm yes, perhaps your issue is... all of the parts." Then Buddha's Garage fixes it in an afternoon and somehow charges you like they still believe in human dignity. Also -- Dave knows an absolutely terrifying amount about vehicles. Not "guy who watches YouTube tutorials" knowledge. I mean ancient-library-hidden-under-the-desert knowledge. The kind where you start explaining the noise your car makes and he already knows the answer before you finish making the sound effect. At this point I'd trust Buddha's Garage with anything mechanical. My car. My lawn mower. A damaged submarine. If NASA called and said a shuttle was making a weird clicking noise, I'd probably hand them Dave's number. I'm going there no matter what. If I move across the state, I'll crawl back on flaming rims like a pilgrim returning to holy ground.

Dave was the best price in town for my 2017 Volvo to get an oil change and potentially get an air…read morecabin filter replaced. A warm and friendly greeting was my first impression by the office manager. Amazing service from start to finish. Thorough communication from the technician and owner about the processes and service rendered. Transparency on all prices quoted over the phone and during checkout. Location was easy to find and close to convenient stores or a coffee shop for waiting nearby. Honest, professional, competitively priced, I have no complaints. It's a locally owned family owned and run business that seems to always give to the community through other charitable endeavors. I feel pretty lucky to have found an ethical place to get my car repaired. They really are a breath of fresh air for the automotive repair industry.

$11.50 for a State Inspection?! Sign me up…read more Nestled between Lazarus Brewing and the Soup Peddler on Airport Blvd, this place has a terrific location. You can stroll for a couple of minutes, grab a bite and come back to find the job done. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I was in and out in 10 minutes and there was a guy ahead of me. The waiting room is comfortable and chilled, with a handful of somewhat interesting magazines.

They were quick and easy with the state inspection, thank you for making it painless!read more

They made a great first impression. Everyone at Take 5 Oil Change was professional, courteous, and…read morereally informative. They did not just suggest services, they actually walked me through what they were doing, what I was seeing, and even what I was hearing. The whole experience felt very interactive and customer-focused. I have three vehicles, and one belongs to my son, who is a brand-new driver. This would honestly be such a valuable experience for a new driver to better understand what is needed and why. I never felt pressured into extra services at all. Everything was explained clearly, and the team was transparent throughout the process. The service was timely, the atmosphere was great, and the pricing was comparable to other oil changes I've had. I also needed a coolant flush and was able to use a coupon, which was a nice bonus. Overall, I'm very happy with the service and will definitely be bringing my other vehicles here too. Shoutout to Miss Whitney, Tyreek, Trevor, and the rest of the team working today. Great communication and a great experience overall.

Went here for our annual inspection for registration renewal and was great. They are super fast, we…read morejust were in the car the entire time and in and out!

I cannot say enough good things about Lamb's Tire & Automotive. I had just driven in from Dallas…read morethe night before and don't live in Austin, so I had no idea where to go or what to expect when my Tesla started making this awful noise--like it was dragging a bunch of empty cans underneath. It was loud, embarrassing, and honestly pretty stressful. But as usual, Austin showed up with that signature Texas charm. They took me in immediately, had someone look at it right away, and fixed the issue in under 10 minutes. No hassle, no upsell, no runaround--just quick, honest help. And the best part? They didn't even charge me. Everyone there was incredibly kind, professional, and genuinely helpful. It's rare to find a place that treats you that well, especially when they could have easily charged for the time. If you're anywhere near Austin and need automotive help, this is the place to go. Fast, honest, and truly customer-focused. I'll absolutely be coming back here any time I'm in town.

I've been using this Lamb's location for routine maintenance on two vehicles and have had very good…read moreservice. Scheduling is easy, they've been prompt completing work and the cost is reasonable especially if you take advantage of their specials. Very nice staff.

In & out in 20min, DAN did a great job, super polite, very helpful, explained everything I needed…read moreto know, then topped off my windshield fluid, to boot.

Always great service. These guys are efficient and professional, and friendly. Definitely customer…read moreservice oriented. I got an oil and filter change as well as fuel system cleaner due to high mileage on my vehicle and oil burn-off. Great value, great service and FAST.

Very liable family oriented and very reasonable and not to pricey I recommend to the fullestread more

I go out of my way to the other side of town to get my oil changed here. The workers are always…read morevery professional and friendly and work quickly. This has been consistent for the past 12 year (so rare for a business in a growing city like Austin).

I learned two things this week: Ford apparently believes…read moreimportant undercarriage components should be attached with hardware that eventually inspires creative solutions involving zip ties. The folks at Grease Monkey are exactly the kind of people you hope answer the phone when your car decides to create a new form of anxiety. My partner had recently taken my Ford Edge to Grease Monkey for an oil change. Everything went smoothly and life carried on. Until early this morning. I'm cruising down 183 at about 70 mph when suddenly there is a loud, horrifying noise coming from underneath my vehicle. The kind of noise that immediately makes you start calculating how much money you're about to spend. I pulled over, crawled underneath the car, and found what looked like a twisted, bent, angry piece of metal hanging beneath my vehicle. After a brief consultation with Google and a few moments of "what fresh automotive nonsense is this?" I realized my splash shield and oil pan cover had finally succumbed to the curse that apparently plagues many Ford Edge owners. My first call was to Grease Monkey. Not because I wanted someone to blame. I simply wanted someone knowledgeable to tell me what I was looking at and what to do next. They immediately told me to bring it in. The moment I arrived, I was greeted by some of the friendliest people I've encountered in the automotive world. They took a look, removed the damaged materials, explained exactly what needed to be replaced, told me what parts to order, and then said something that absolutely earned this review: "When the parts come in, bring it back and we'll make sure it's put on correctly." No arguing. No finger-pointing. No trying to sell me things I didn't need. No talking down to me because I'm a woman. And that last part matters. A lot. Women know exactly what I'm talking about. There are still far too many places where asking a vehicle question results in someone speaking to you like you've wandered into a physics lecture you weren't invited to. That was not the experience here. Instead, I was treated with respect, kindness, and genuine helpfulness. What impressed me most wasn't that they fixed the immediate issue. It was that they took ownership of helping me find the right solution, even when the problem wasn't necessarily their fault in the first place. That's customer service. Real customer service. The kind that's becoming harder and harder to find. So if you're looking for a place that employs knowledgeable people, treats customers like human beings, and understands that earning trust is just as important as changing oil, Grease Monkey has my vote. Five stars.

I came here to get my emissions test. Everything was super fast and easy and all the employees were…read morefriendly! The complimentary snacks and drinks were very nice.

Quick. Great pricing, and quality service. I was also impressed that they offered services for a…read moreride home while I waited for my car(s) to be worked on.

Our last visit here included an estimate for CV joints on our 2008 Honda: $1200. We didn't get the…read morework done. Recently, one of the CV joints was noticeably failing, and we stopped at the nearest Honda dealership, on a Saturday afternoon, the first place we could find. They fixed the CV joints and included a loaner car through the weekend, all for $900. I couldn't believe dealership came in under these guys. I don't think we'll return.