Thanks to the Dixon's automotive for diagnosing and solving some running issues with my Ram truck…read more It now runs like a top! Paul and Zack are very easy to talk with and clearly walked me through the vehicle issues. Very fair pricing and will trust Dixon's again for my repairs. Symon

From the owner: Dixon's Automotive in Dayton, OH, is a trusted, family-owned auto repair shop committed to honest,…read morehigh-quality service. Since 2008, we've offered dealership-level expertise--without the dealership prices--backed by cutting-edge technology, ASE-certified technicians, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. From diagnostics to full repairs, we make car care stress-free, transparent, and reliable for drivers across Dayton, Kettering, and the Montgomery area.

Outstanding service! Wife broke down. They towed and took care of us. Very fast and convenient. 5…read more service.

I would recommend to anyone. Very good service. I am from out of town and Tony fit me into his very…read morebusy schedule. I had a Oil Change, Replaced EGR Value, Crank case position sensor and fixed related electrical issue, and I bought 4 new tires. Tony and his mechanical provide detailed and verifiable explanation for everything they worked on and worked a extra few hour so that I could back on the road to Maryland the next morning (~ 450 miles). Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L has been running great and tire were a real value in the heavy rains we hit on the way back.

After a frustrating experience with a previous shop that failed to fix my car (2011 BMW 328xi), I…read moredecided to take it to Specialty Motorwerkes. From the moment my car was dropped off, the staff was professional, helpful, and friendly. They took the time to explain what was wrong with my car, what needed to be done, and why. I really appreciated their transparency and communication throughout the entire process. Not only were they easy to work with, but they also completed the repairs quickly and efficiently. Now, my car is back on the road and running well. I couldn't be happier with the service I received. Update: It's now been about 2 weeks since I got my car back and everything had been working fine, no lights on my dash whatsoever. Unfortunately ,my car broke down (went into limp mode) again. So, they fixed general issues, just not the issue causing it to breakdown. I thought about taking my car back but when my father called the first thing out of their mouths was talking about a charge for looking at it again. This being the 2nd shop I had taken it to and the 2nd time I was failed by a shop, I didn't really have the means to spend another few thousand on it. Very upsetting, I was considering this shop to be a go to for me.

Perhaps the new 'Specialty' is trying to rob customers instead of doing a fair service at a decent…read moreprice? DO NOT look at reviews older than a year; that's apparently the prior owners who actually worked with honesty and integrity. My van went in with what I already confirmed was 2 bad relays, a bad fuel pump, a leaking power steering pump (Toyota used ATF back then, which is highly corrosive) and a dead alternator from the PS leak. Unless you supply external power, it was key dead. With power, all primary safety items such as, lights, front wipers, signals, blowers front and rear, power windows & locks, buzzer, horn, and the radio work. The cruise control does not work due to an illuminated BRAKE on the gauge cluster disabling this for safety. I believe it's the emergency brake lever needing tightened, and a weak brake cable that might need replaced soon. On a bottle the van cranked started ran and held idle without issue. I- like many- assumed this was the same shop as it used to be. RUN! AVOID!! Dalton called a week after it was dropped off (and the van NEVER moved, the tires aren't marked by chalk but I confirmed their drop off position visually) and proposed orally $1197, (I repeated it twice and wrote it down) to replace the fuel pump, fix the AC (provided it didn't need an evaporator, oil to convert to R134- a common and uncomplicated process if the a/c system leaks have been remedied). I was highly concerned they didn't see the obvious ATF coating everything stemming from the PS leak, but Dalton said they'll go ahead and do the fuel pump and adjacent electrical, with the PS leak and full A/C cost TBD. Not unrealistic with a 40 year old vehicle, I figured if it needed converted to R134, they would need to replace the accumulator, need a conversion kit, have to replace any leaks in the AC system... this section was indeed left open. However... he NEVER gave the quotes in writing at this point and by law I should have been entitled to those to see what he was saying on the phone. There is ZERO POINT putting another new alternator on without actually fixing the issue. NONE! He assured me on that 8/29 that he would be directly in contact when the PS issue was verified and quoted out. Nothing for nearly another week, so on 9/3 the van again was visually confirmed as not moved. I call for a status update. No mention of the supposedly 'approved' additional charges at that time. Nothing in writing... 9/4 he calls back and the 'initial' cost somehow went up to $1917 (again- nothing was provided or agreed to in writing at this point) and now we're looking at upwards of $3200 with no guarantee of the scope or scale of repairs- saying it may end up more. What was NEVER agreed to was the fuel system costs that only NOW SUDDENLY appeared after I rejected the $3200 quote. In their system he is able to manipulate what I supposedly agreed to, to show as "agreed" and checked off. That's right- his own software gives him the ability to back up his lies!!! PROFESSIONAL CON ARTISTS!! There are zero part numbers in their supposed 'estimate.' No labor times; no credits for overlapping operations (such as if you take of an alternator, the belts already have to come off). An honest and transparent shop will always be up front with you and disclose these things. Good techs make more money by being accurate and efficient with diagnostics and repairs... So just to recap: he is demanding $685.01 for a van that has NEVER had a wrench turned. He checked off without my authorization a $467.56 charge for "additional time you approved last we spoke." Dead lie here... So I proposed 2 hours plus tax to be done as-is where-is; there was a mutual expectation up until today that I'd have a van running, starting and stopping, and at least a full picture of A/C costs estimated for somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200 plus some shop fees taxes etc. Nope! Now he says I have to pay in cash (knowing this is EVIL!) AVOID AVOID AVOID DISHONEST PEOPLE

Great service friendly staff ... don't try to up sell you ! Just fix what you need fixed!read more

I paid for a complete transmission rebuild. When I got it back, it was worse. The automatic shift…read morewould go from first to third and skip second. Sometimes it would remain in third after a stop and wouldn't move until I manually shifted it to first gear. When it downshifted to passing gear, it slipped some befor engaging. After I brought it back under warranty, it still slipped in passing gear. While doing some work on the engine, I discovered that the transmission was covered with dried up oil residue like it was never removed or rebuilt. When I contacted them, they said it had been rebuilt. After my lawyer contacted them for parts receipts, they didn't comply. They aren't the original owners and appear to be operating on the former owner's good reputation. I would not recommend them for anything beyond putting air in your tires. They also damaged my newly painted hood and didn't even pay for the repair.

WARNING!!!! Do NOT USE THIS MAN!!!!…read more Lorenz came to my home and told me I had a simple oil leak and towed my car to the "shop" on a Friday. We had some bad weather and he stated that they needed until Wednesday to complete the job. I paid him $40 for diagnostics and then $150 for the tow. Then sent $550 for parts. I also got a rental for 5 days through budget rent a car which cost me 500$ Wednesday came and it wasn't done. He said it would be done Thursday. I got the rental another day. Another $68 and $15 extension fee. Friday came and he said it's still not done. So after a week I have paid over 1k and it's not done. He promised it would be done the following Tuesday by 8pm. I returned rental that morning. At 9pm when he didn't show up he texted that he was done but there was still an oil leak. WHAT!!!!! He said he had parts and needed until Monday. Monday morning I asked him if it was going to be completed as promised and he said no. He needed til Wednesday. So 13 days he has had my car and it's in the same condition. I just had enough and sent a tow truck to their shop to get my car. When tow truck arrived it was at someone's house. They told me it was a mechanic shop. It's a random house on a sketchy neighborhood and my car sitting in front untouched with snow covering it still. He misled me as he had a shop. He just paid google bc he was the first to pop up. I trusted him and he lied several times. I am now at a mechanic shop hats legit and have had to get ANOTHER rental car for the week. This guy has lied and set me back almost 1500 and my car is in the same condition as it was 13 days ago. Do not trust him

Great. These guys are wonderful. They came to my house and fixed my car that I had already paid…read moreover one thousand dollars to another place. I can't. They were nice and answered all my questions. Any service my car needs in the future will be taken care of by Reno motor work.

Jimmy took care of my car when I was in a pinch and I couldn't be more thrilled! The price was…read moreright and I like working with family owned businesses.

Worst place to go to my friend git transmission fixed thier spent thousands just to drive 40k…read moremiles and blew again. Called they won't do nothin about it. They have backyard mechanics worst place you can go to

My buddy had a transmission swap done here. Took them 2 months. Had the same issue. I don't think…read morethey even swapped the trams because after 20k miles it blew. Overall warranty sucks here because they won't even try to fix it. Paid 6 grand for nothing. Brand new trans supposedly that they put in it didn't even last 20k miles... Make it make sense. Either the trans was junk or the guys don't even know how to install and torque things down.

Terrible place scheduled oil change for 930 and over 30 minutes later still haven't touched itread more

I took my 2011 car to examine the AC belt that was making noise. They wanted $850 to replace the…read morecompressor. Since, the car is so old and maybe worth $1500, I declined the server. Well, they charged me $140 for looking at the car. I paid less for a doctor exam! Alway ask how much they charge for looking at the car.