Took my car there based on a co-worker referral and yelp reviews. Very pleasant experience. Very…read morefair and honest pricing. Communication was A+++ Car was repaired and now runs smooth as butter. Will be back soon for AC repair. Thank you Mr. Danny!

I went to Luu's Auto repair for a routine oil change and vehicle inspection and they did a thorough…read morejob and charged me less than what the dealer would have charged had I taken the vehicle like I have been to them. A few weeks after that during the rain, I ran over something and a screw from the back tire well came loose and I took it to Luu's again. The owner just screws it back on in two minutes and didn't charge me anything and told me don't worry about it. If that's not a five star experience I don't know what is.

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.

I brought my '71 Chevy C10 to Buddha's Garage to get the air conditioner working. They did an…read moreamazing job! My A/C works now and it was a great experience. They have knowledgeable mechanics that I was totally impressed with their explaining every detail of work that was needed. I'd highly recommend them!

I sweet baby SL was screaming at me…read more The folks at German auto fixed it quickly and with a high degree of professionalism. They were especially accommodating about the timing which Chris I really appreciate. My baby doesn't scream anymore unless I open her up on the highway which is frankly more of a growl. Thanks guys Cars are more than pieces of metal and being able to leave them with someone is trusted wonderful.

Chris is the best... always takes good care of our beemers.. good communication and quality service!read more

They have pretty much everything you need. I take my tools as a, just in case moment but that's…read morejust how I am. From impact drills to, socket sets and even rubber mallets , it's all there and available. I've been impressed both times that I've gone to work on my jeeps. For me it's the perfect place to do my own Lift installs that included replacing springs and shocks.

Complete AC service rip-off, lied to me about my compressor not working, then ripped me off on the…read moreac servicing

I don't trust many places with my car so I came here by referral. Eric checked me in and he was…read moreawesome and let me know everything would be ready for an oil change and general maintenance in short time. They had to order a few parts so there was a little wait but they took my across the street to pickup some food for lunch which I was so grateful for. When I got back, Thu the owner talked to me a little bit and let me know my car was good. They gave me amazing prices for what I needed done and I didn't feel ripped off at all. I would definitely come back here for regular maintenance!

Five Star Auto- was highly recommended to me by a sister of mine and let me tell you she doesn't…read morelet anyone near her vehicle only Five auto. My 2008 LR2 SE was leaking antifreeze. I arrived at the shop at 10am on a (Friday) morning 2/20/26. I told them what was happening and immediately they took my truck in and around 2:00pm it was ready! Boy was I so ever great full. I had taken it to two different places and both said something different. they replaced my water pump and the serpentine belt I think that one). I highly recommend Five auto. Very very affordable.... I am going to bring in my other vehicle as well. Jae. B

I no longer live in Austin, have moved out to the country in Bastrop county. But when I was in a…read morebad collision in December 2025 & my car was totaled, I had to scramble to find a used car that the insurance payout for my wrecked car would cover. I looked for a month before finding a good used Prius. I had 7 business days after purchase to change my mind, so I needed trusted mechanics to check it out in that limited timeframe. I took it to Danny Luu bc he was my trusted mechanic when I lived in austin. And though he's not a hybrid car mechanic, I wanted a thorough check of all the nonhybrid components. I took my Prius to him, met a friend at Kim Phung next door for lunch, and he finished the inspection in a little over an hour. This was a whole car exam, the kind like you might get before going on a long road trip. Danny gave me a 2-3 page report on all the systems and components (except the hybrid stuff) which pointed out a couple of things that would need attention sooner rather than later. This was exactly the kind of very useful exam I wanted for my car and it gave me peace of mind about buying an older used car. Then 2026 arrived and hello high gas prices! I'm so glad I went with the Prius--best car purchase I could've made! And Danny Luu made it possible--thank you Danny So glad you're still working after all these years! He's one of the most honest, reliable, trustworthy mechanics in Austin.

I've been going to Luu Auto for a few years now, and the 5 star reviews are well deserved. I…read morerecommend this shop to my family and friends whenever they need a mechanic. They're very direct and honest about what's wrong with your vehicle, and the owner personally answers the phone when you call. Finding a mechanic in Austin who is this honest and reasonably priced is very rare. I can't tell you how many overpriced quotes and straight up scams I dealt with at other auto shops before finding Luu Auto. Highly recommend!

do not waste your money on this company. not only did they send a independent contractor who…read moreshowed up late during the evening he did not want to do anything more than change the oil on my truck. i paid 401.00 to be completely ripped off. do yourself a favor, do not use instant car fix. i am so disappointed that i actually believed that they could perform a service call for my tundra.

What these people have done is unspeakable. I indicated that I "thought" the car needed a new…read morethermostat (?), all in the spirit of cooperation, but without any certainty. The mechanic came, told us that the thermostat was replaced - even though it looked like it was not necessary. Of course he also managed to fish more work, outside of the company's purview, I learned later, to replace a serpentine belt. Total cost: $900. The punchline: I took it to Austin Automotive who informed me that the original thermostat was still in the car, and what's worse, the thermostat is part of the water pump system. You cannot replace just the thermostat in my car. Phone calls were not returned, and when I finally heard back, they asked me if I wanted a new serpentine belt... Unbelievable. Too bad that I cannot give them zero stars.

Great customer service! I have had so many car problems recently and anything and everything I need…read morethey help me with and always in such a timely manner! My car is usually done with the fix in less than an hour! Jay is one of the owners and always takes care of me. I highly recommend this auto shop with any kind of repair you need and it's always fairly priced!

My car's anti-sway bar links were rattling, my rear shocks were giving me issues, AND my ac belt…read morehad been squealing since the cold weather started. Mina's Auto Care helped determine what all of my car's problems stemmed from, fixed all of the car issues I came to them with, and more! They were polite and upfront about the issues, cost, and time. They answered any / all questions I had and their prices were very reasonable / agreeable! I know for certain that I will come back to them when my car starts acting up so I highly recommend you try them out, you won't be disappointed!

Quick and easy service for walk-ins on a weekday! Great hours and quality work. I dropped by on a…read moreTuesday morning right when they opened for an emissions test for my car (no appts. made for these). I was in and out in 30 mins.! No frills, no upselling, just decently good and quick service. I will definitely return for other car maintenance.

Just FYI, this place puts oil change stickers in your car like this one in the image in your car…read more This is gonna be such a pain to take off! :((((( Don't skimp on this, this is the worst!