I came in for a simple left-rear vibration and asked for the wheel bearings to be checked. They ignored that, misdiagnosed it as a differential issue based on normal paste (no flakes), and tried to up- sell me $5,500 in unnecessary repairs. If the vibration disappears on right turns, it's the wheel bearing - not the differential. When I questioned their diagnosis, the staff became aggressive. One mechanic got inches from my face like he wanted to fight, another threw my keys across the counter, and I was cursed at as I left. Totally unsafe, unprofessional, and hostile. Avoid this shop at all costs. read more

Let me start by saying, I like to do the vast majority of work on my own vehicles, but this timing cover reseal job that needed to be done is not in my wheelhouse, so after doing a lot of research into Toyota / Lexus shops in the DFW area I kept coming back to TLS Auto Specialist. My 4Runner is our traveling vehicle that I have invested a lot of time and money into getting it the way i want it, so having others work on it yet alone not having it in my own garage is quite worrisome to me. I brought in the 4Runner that was needing a timing cover reseal and a water pump. If you don't know, the timing cover reseal is a very involved job that requires a lot of time and labor not to be trusted to just any yahoo. To do it correctly, in my opinion, the engine needs to be removed (which is how the job was performed). While doing their inspection they observed a few other things that needed to be tended to and offered some preventative maintenance things (timing chain replacement and drive belt) that could be taken care of since they were already going to be in there doing the timing cover reseal. We all know we have been to some shops that make you feel like they cannot believe your car even made it to the location. TLS did not do this in any way shape or form. Long story short, everything was taken care of in a timely fashion with no real surprises. Their pricing was fair (I don't mind paying a bit more for quality work). Casey did the work on the 4Runner and did a great job. Everyone at the shop was a pleasure to deal with, and they kept me up to date with everything that was going on. I would highly recommend this place if your Toyota or Lexus needs anything from a large job like mine to just routine maintenance. read more

Toyota certified mechanics that are half what the dealer charges. They use OEM parts. Don't go anywhere else

Great experience, car repairs and service has never been easier. The staff at TLS is great. So much better than my prior dealership experiences. read more

Great team thank you for quality work. Pricing was good for service requested. And work was completed per contract. If I have a need for body work I will return to Tis Auto Service. read more

Only one visit, but so far so good. Took my Highlander in for work and they gave me a rundown of other things I should do. It was stuff I was aware of, so it didn't seem like an upsell. Clean, professional shop. Friendly staff. read more

They came highly recommended and specialize in Toyotas. Pricing is higher than other similar service shops, but I feel I am paying for the expertise as it pertains to my truck, so to me it's worth it read more

I had a vehicle center for a prepurchase inspection. Fred and Linda were awesome over the phone I never saw the car and purchased it with all the confidence in the world after talking to them and seeing their inspection report. Thank you I will be going back to them for service in the future read more

I wanted to update my review because I, along with family & friends, have continued to have Fred service our cars. He (and his son) are such a great mechanics and so honest and helpful. If you are looking for a Toyota/Lexus mechanic, you need look no further. read more

I moved to the area a few years back and gladly I found Fred and his team. I have taken two of my automobiles here and they have done a phenomenal job! Every time I call, it feels like family, from the lady taken the calls to when I show up. I appreciate the honesty of this place. They are very reliable and so thankful there are still places like this. Highly recommend Fred and his team! read more

We've just returned to Texas and new to the DFW area. Our 2007 Toyota Prius had multiple dash warning indicators that recently appeared. Being cautious about auto repair services, we absolutely have found our new Car Shop! Fred and his son run an honest, professional and welcoming business. We've already referred others to TLS. WE CAN'T BE HAPPIER WITH OUR CHOICE. Choose TLS, you'll not regret it!!! read more

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I have used TLS on many occasions and have always been happy with the work. I can say from experience that I had also tried Christian Brothers and while I was happy with their services and felt I could trust them, Fred and his team has always been above and beyond what I would expect from anyone. Fred has always given what I would have believed to have been fair prices. I always feel that what Fred is telling me to be true as he will give you many scenarios, tell you whether it's a must repair / replace, and will even give you advice concerning other Toyota vehicles and your own. Fred has gone out of his way to drive me to and from work when I had no other options. He has also gone out of his way to not only perform repairs on my car, but to also take my car to another location to perform a State Inspection. He has worked on his off-days to repair my car. I ended up wrecking the Toyota a year ago and decided I wanted a 2017 Honda Civic. Fred is the first person I called to ask if he would work on a Honda. Sadly, the answer was no, but they did recommend a Honda specialist in the area. Thank you, Fred! read more

Took my Sequoia here for a vibration issue. Had brakes on all four wheels serviced and everything is smooth now. The price was good and the staff are professional. BTW, it is one of the cleanest and well kept mechanic shops I have seen. If they give that much attention to detail to their own shop then you can bet they give it to the vehicles they work on. read more

I have taken all three of our Toyota products (one Toyota SUV, one Lexas sedan and one Scion TC) to Fred at TLS for several years now. I have recommended him to all of my friends and family with Toyota products. He is honest, fair and hard-working - the exact definition of a American success-story. He started as a mechanic at several area Toyota dealerships, and then branched out on his own. He maintains his Toyota certifications through on-going learning. He uses genuine Toyota parts normally, although if you need to save a little money, he will find used parts from the many lots near his location. His son, Casey, has worked for the business for several years. I highly recommend TLS. read more

We had some very unusual issues with our Toyota 4Runner. Check Engine light and Trac off light came on at the same time. Vehicle ran just fine and we checked the codes which indicated cam timing issues. We had several of our trusted mechanics look at the vehicle and since it was running just fine and all the other codes indicated no problem they advised us to I drive it a little while and bring it back in a few days. We did this several times and still the vehicle ran great never indicated any other problems. Then suddenly one day while driving in heavy traffic on the interstate the vehicle lost power and we had to get off the roadway quickly. Had an expensive 40 mile tow back home and decided to take our vehicle to Fred at TLS. It was somewhat of a mystery and Fred kept our vehicle for several days as he checked one thing and another trying to diagnose the problem. Being the experienced and dedicated specialist that he is, he left no stone unturned in searching for the problem. Finally he discovered that the oil filter and housing were damaged from an incorrect installation at our local oil change garage. Oil flow to the engine had been restricted and impeded due to this problem. We were very lucky that there was no permanent damage as Fred dug deeper into the engine to make sure that everything was in good shape. From now on our 4Runner will be serviced regularly at TLS and nowhere else. We had never met Fred before and our vehicle had always been taken to the Toyota dealer for regular maintenance except for a few local oil changes at a nearby business that we had used for years. Fred may be a genius and he is certainly the Sherlock Holmes of Toyota specialists as far as I'm concerned. It is certainly nice to meet someone who is fair, honest and dedicated to their craft. Thank you Fred and TLS for solving our mystery ! read more

Grimy. Called to explain problem with car and that I had purchased part needed. Made appointment and had car towed in. Got there and Frank and two others laughed at me for bring part in and said they would only work on the car if they purchased part and provided their warranty on their part. Had to have car towed elsewhere. Wasted my time and were very rude. read more

One consideration I had when purchasing my wife's 2014 GX 460 was that I could have Fred maintain it. That is how much I trust and appreciate Fred. He is honest, fair, reliable and treats your car like it is his own. Fred will never sell you a service you don't need. Give him a try, you will be back! read more

They are a nice independent shop but charge almost as much as the dealer does- Freeman Toyota. Ask for prices prior to receiving the services to avoid any surprises. read more

I was looking for a good mechanic for a newly purchased, used Lexus. After exhaustively looking through forums and calling around, I found Fred's shop. A huge amount of people swore by them and I was also pointed towards his shop from mechanics working at dealerships. I can say Fred and his son are straight shooters and I will be a customer of his from now on. Thank you for the great work! read more

I highly recommend TLS AUTO SPECIALIST. In June of 2011, my 19-year-old daughter was driving through Euless, Texas and the transmission on her 2002 Lexus just fried. She was barely able to get it off the highway to a pawn shop parking lot. It was late at night and everything was closed. We live in Oklahoma City and I had to make a decision where to tow it knowing no one in the area and nothing about repair shops other than what I could learn online. I saw that TLS was within 15 miles of where she broke down and the reviews online were very good - though there were only a few reviews. I had the tow truck drop the Lexus there and put the keys in the night key drop (the tow driver warned us that if there was no key drop they would have to take it to their lot and charge storage but from the TLS web sight I saw pictures of the key drop and assured them there was a drop... and there was). I left voice mail for the owner that night. The owner, Fred, called me the next morning after having checked out the car and told me what I expected, that the transmission had to be replaced. He quoted the price for a factory-rebuilt one. The price was fair despite the fact that we were in a position where we could have been taken advantage of. The repair was completed in one day. Due to us being out of town, we had to pick up the car on a weekend - when TLS was closed. Fred was extremely helpful even coming out to the shop on Sunday to meet us to deliver the car. The shop is, as others report, as clean as a Dentist's office. They warrantied their work, are very professional, courteous and fair. I wish I had a shop like this where I live. I would certainly use them again and we may even plan a trip to Dallas just to have repairs/maintenance done in the future. John M. read more

Finding an honest, fair auto mechanic is like finding a diamond in the rough. Fred is it. He runs a clean, efficient, honest business, and he doesn't charge an arm and a leg. I moved to Houston two years ago, and I waited for my next service until I could come back to Euless to get it done by him. Good people, great service. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

I have a Lexus IS F and have always owned Toyota/Lexus cars. Throughout the years, I've tested several local mechanics in search of that mythical "perfect" mechanic that is competent, trustworthy, and just plain good at what they do. I can finally say that my search has ended, and Fred and Casey at TLS Auto Specialist Service & Repair will now be my go-to mechanics for any of my cars. I had a CEL as well as headlights that were improperly installed by another local mechanic. Fred troubleshot my issues in the shop and verified there was nothing wrong with my factory components, then went above and beyond by researching my aftermarket exhaust system during afterhours. He concluded that I probably had a faulty aftermarket component (he was right). As for the headlight, they adjusted my headlights as best they could (definitely improved but not quite perfect due to a part defect). I completely expected to pay for their time and services, but Fred stated that since he was unable to completely fix either problem, they would not charge me anything. I was shocked. This speaks volumes about their personal integrity and the way they run their business. You can tell they are trying their best to do the right thing by their customers. Fred was also extremely friendly and spent the time to explain what he had done and what his suggestions were. I'm 34, and as I get older in life, I'm beginning to realize that finding legitimately "good" people in this world is like finding a needle in a pile of needles. I am so glad that I found this Dad & Son shop because I will now return here for routine maintenance and any other problems that may arise with my cars. Thank you TLS for running an OUTSTANDING and TRUSTWORTHY operation in an industry plagued by shady, unscrupulous mechanics out to make a quick buck. I have been referring all of my friends/family who own Toyota/Lexus vehicles to check these guys out! read more

I own a high mileage Lexus LS400. I have been taking the car to Fred for about 7 months now. You will be hard pressed to find a mechanic with the diagnostic and repair skills better than Fred and his team. This is a family owned business intent on providing the very best service in the automotive industry. Fred is a man of high integrity with many years of experience and knowledge. The shop is clean and friendly. The service is highly professional and on time. When Fred tells you a repair will be completed by such and such time, guess what....it is. I highly recommend that you utilize TLS Auto for your Toyota and/or Lexus service needs. Even if you just need an oil change. You will not be disappointed! read more

Definitely the best place if you have Toyota/Lexus. I have been here several times in the last year after a neighbor highly recommended them. Trustworthy, honest recommendations, dependable work & awesome customer service! read more

As a some what savvy buyer I do lots of research before I make my final purchase. Sometimes I could be considered the over educated buyer, one that tries to diagnose the problem by reading reviews (not always the best diagnosis). Well in this case I was extremely fortunate to have such honest mechanics as Fred and his son Casey. They spent about an hour of their time getting down to the part to find out that my diagnosis wasn't the issue. Fred immediately told me that the part I thought was worn out was in good shape, saving me around $500. He gave me a more practical solution and sent me on my way free of charge. I know businesses can't run on giving there time away for free, but their honesty has earned my respect and gratitude. read more

I am new to Texas. I have been here 3 months. I recently drove my 1996 Toyota Camry to Texas. I googled mechanics and TLS came up. It isn't that far from my house. The service that I was given here was GREAT!! Fred is a very honest and hardworking mechanic... This is definitely going to be my mechanic for the time that I live here in Texas... I am very pleased with the customer service and commitment. read more