The people here are amazing, honest and professional. The people here do great quality work. The…read moreprices are very reasonable. They do a great job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend Tjaden's.

Took my SUV in to get new brakes. Love how they sent me a text of what they found wrong. I needed…read morethe brakes and some other things. Super friendly. Explained things well. Taking it back this week to fix a couple other things that needs done. Thanks for your help!

I brought my Honda in today after looking for a repair place for a long time now. They fixed it…read morevery quickly and didn't try to sell unnecessary extras. I'm also very pleased how nice they treated me personally. I found my new body shop!

Tom responds quickly to messages. He found what was actually wrong with my car and fixed it right…read moreaway and at a very reasonable price. I am happy to say I have found my new mechanic.

Austin and his crew got my son's truck into the shop super fast, rebuilt the transmission and had…read morethe truck back on the road in 2 days. The truck shifts like new and no more worries. Well done, Sta-Rite, very well done!!

I got towed a couple days ago to this shop and have called them repeatedly and left my number and…read morethey are still yet to answer or get back with me, extremely frustrated and am still waiting for a response, most likely will never bring my vehicle here again.

Silzer is definitely a "quality operation". Honest, knowledgeable, quite capable of many automotive…read morechallenges. They have worked on our company trucks & our personal vehicles over the past 30 years. They may not be cheap, but you will be happy with the outcome. I give them 5 stars. American Lawn Care, Inc.

These people were very helpful at the time I needed, my issue cannot be repaired, but not their…read morefault could not get the parts I needed for my sunroof however, they fixed everything for me the best they could to be sure it was up and tight and no leakage so I wouldn't have to worry that way with it. They explained everything to me and what was wrong when I picked it up so I appreciate that and I appreciated their time trying to repair it. I would definitely return here.

this place is by far the BEST shop we,ve ever been to. joe and lance are great mechanics along with…read morebeing fast and you can always count on their work being done right which is so important to the customer! i,d highly recommend these guy,s for any of your automotive needs. they fixed our car for half price from what five different shops wanted and did an excellent job at that. so glad we came to know them for now our car breakdowns seems so easy to get fixed compared to how it used to be getting ripped off by every where we went. take my wife,s and i word you won,t find a better place to go, give em a try and see for your self! from tommy spencer in des moines,iowa i,ll vouch for them ANYTIME!

I'm a marketing copywriter by profession, so forgive the length of this in-depth review. I'm…read moreshocked these people don't have a million amazing Google reviews and I'd like to do them a favor by telling the world about my experience. We recently purchased a van and had a Used Vehicle Inspection performed by Midas. The Midas estimate came out to about $2,500 in repairs. Before I told them to go ahead with the repairs, I remembered something. A year ago, I was checking out potential daycares for my newborn and I met a woman named Kim. I ended up getting an in-home nanny so I didn't need Kim's daycare services, but she had told me that her husband was a mechanic and encouraged me to contact her if I ever needed any work done. I remembered this brief interaction I had with Kim a year later and as I was standing in Midas, I texted her. She immediately responded with her Husband, Nate's, information. I asked Nate if he would be willing to look over the Midas estimate and give me his thoughts. He promptly responded and I emailed him the estimate. After looking it over, he let me know that he was certain we could get all of that work done for well under $2,500 and he gave me the address to this shop. I brought the van into the shop on Monday morning and that's where I met owner Joe Frazier. Now, let me be honest. I have a cushy job, I work from home by day and I take bubble baths and drink wine by night. I still cringe when I have to go into dairy barns for work. I am not "at home" in any auto shop and this one is a far cry from the corporate feel of the Midas I'm used to. There is no sign outside, and inside is filled with concrete, oil, smoke and a cute dog named Scarlett. I was a little nervous on my first trip in. Especially since Joe was sitting at his desk with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, totally looking like Carface Carruthers (the bad dog from the movie All Dogs Go to Heaven). All of the above being said, the aesthetic of the place sort of put me at ease. I could get behind the logic of no fancy waiting room equals not going to charge me $2,500 for $400 worth of parts. And that's exactly what happened--I saved a ton of money. While my car was there, Nate kept me updated via text (which I really appreciate because I'm busy and texting allows me to continue multi-tasking vs. having to stop for a phone call every question I have). I came in to pick up the van on Wednesday and Joe was wonderful about carefully explaining everything to me. He let me know that one of the repairs that Midas quoted didn't even need to be made--the part wasn't even leaking. He wrote down everything that he did and explained why. He didn't treat me like I was incapable of understanding mechanics or try to gloss over anything (which I've experienced in the past). He was just straightforward and patient. In the end, that $2,500 estimate from Midas cost me around $700 and I didn't have to sacrifice good communication or anything. I had to pet a cute dog for like 5 minutes in a dirty shop--totally worth it. After Joe checked me out, a mechanic brought out my keys and he was the friendliest, scariest looking man covered in dirt and oil that I've ever met. All of the warning lights were off in my van. It felt like it was driving a million times better. I'm super pleased. We have a mandatory inspection scheduled next week for ride-share, so I guess we'll be for certain that all of the repairs were made. I'm not oblivious to the potential scam behind the great deal I got, but I really doubt that's the case here. Everything felt legit. The Handy Helper has us for life now. They are a truly authentic and trustworthy neighborhood shop. If you go anywhere else, you're wasting money--and missing out on petting Scarlett the dog. Do the right thing.

They came and replaced my transmission on the side of the interstate. He did it quick and clean…read more Had me on the road in no time.

Bill and his company came out and serviced my truck. great company to call 24/7 . Friendly , quick…read moreand affordable thank you again for he great work you did on the truck !!

Brought my grandpas old truck in for an inspection and change out of some fluids. They priced me…read morefairly and got the work done in a timely manner, with excellent service. Not to mention, I was greeted by Gretchen the cat, couldn't recommend enough!

I'm not sure why it took me so long to write this review, but here it is: I've only gone to them…read morefor car issues, and I've been coming back multiple times since I moved to Iowa about two years ago. And let me tell you -- they're genuinely one of the best things that's happened to me since moving here. Honestly... they might even be the thing that could convince me to stay. Right off the bat, Joe stands out from the stereotypical "rude, crude, straight-to-the-point" mechanic image people might have. He has great manners and a soft, welcoming attitude. You can tell he's ready to actually listen to your concerns -- and not just listen, but address them. He's patient, thorough, and willing to have a real discussion with you about what's going on. A lot of mechanics lose people from the beginning simply because they don't listen. Joe does, and that already says a lot about how knowledgeable he is. But his wisdom doesn't stop there -- he also knows when he needs to learn more. And honestly, how can someone not be smart when they're always curious and willing to keep learning? That curiosity really showed when he was working on my 1991 Bronco -- a car that's before both his time and my time. He wasn't afraid to call in a former Ford mechanic to ask questions and get support. Together, they turned that Bronco from "this thing might fall apart on the road any minute" into something close to its prime again. And I didn't have a single problem with it throughout the absolutely merciless Iowa winter. So yes -- you can rest assured that whatever car you bring in, they'll do their best to take care of it... even the ones that were around before they were born And it's not just curiosity -- it's passion. I still remember Joe saying to me: "It doesn't matter what it is. I will fix it." As someone pursuing a medical degree, I was genuinely inspired by that mindset. Fix what needs to be fixed. Help those who need help. I'm taking that energy into how I want to treat my future patients -- and you really can't go wrong with that attitude. Last but not least: their shop works with Affirm, which lets you pay through a payment plan. That has been a tremendous help for me as a broke medical student -- and I'm sure it's a huge benefit for others in the community too. If you're not looking to be treated like just another source of revenue, rushed in and rushed out, this is the place. What Joe and the team offer is the kind of service that turns into a real relationship built on trust. I'd honestly go to Joe for motorcycle questions too. So if you want the "good old days" vibe where your mechanic actually cares, if you're someone who feels nervous going into a shop alone (especially women who worry about being taken advantage of), or if you simply want honest work at a fair price -- give them a chance. And I also want to give Casey a special shout-out as the behind-the-scenes hero. Thank you all so much. There were truly times you saved my ass, and I wouldn't have known what to do without you. Fantastic work -- and I hope you get even more recognition for what you do. And once again, I'm sorry for the late review -- it was long overdue!

They charged reasonably for the oil change and offered snacks and drinks( not just water) while I…read morewas waiting in waiting area. They even helped me to put on the new number plates on the car. Quite a big place. Humble and down to earth employees. Traits that I have not seen often ever since I came to Iowa. One improvement I can think of is that may be they should put concrete bars in each parking slot so people don't go too far into the grass or hit the notice board.

Jose and the rest of the team were great and super patient with me when explaining the truck…read moreproblem to me. Their team is super fast and do a great job! My truck has never ran better! Thanks guys.