It is always scary when your car stops working the way its supposed to and at least for me the…read morescariest part is not knowing if its going to be $50 or $5000 to fix whatever is wrong. This was the first repair that was needed outside of my warranty and outside of VW. These guys were honest and straightforward about what was wrong and the cost and the recommendations they provided. They were responsive and communicated to me about the timeline in which it would be completed, when the part was delayed a day, they made sure I knew and I never had to call them for an update. Stress of a broken down car was as minimal as it could be and I will definitely return as the need arises. Thanks so much!!!

This is one of the first negative reviews I've ever written for a business, and I'm doing so after…read moremuch careful consideration because although I feel truly wronged, I dont want to make trouble for anyone. That said, having just made the first of many credit card payments for work I never would have had done given the full scope of what my vehicle needed, I feel compelled to prevent this from happening to anyone else. While the actual work done here seems fairly competent, the diagnostic process seems about as accurate as playing darts blindfolded. I brought my car in because it was creaking misfiring, and the check engine light was on. I told them that I believed my engine mounts were worn out and that I also needed a diagnoses for the misfiring. They told me that the cause for the misfiring was likely that my spark plugs and ignition coils were worn out, because that usually happens around 100k miles and my vehicle was past that. I agreed to have them replaced along with new engine mounts, to the tune of $2,600. I was told that after this my vehicle would be like a totally different car. The very next day, my car misfired again and the check engine light came back on. When I brought it back, they informed me that they don't have any way of knowing this fo sure, but I probably actually had a blown head gasket. I brought my car to a different mechanic shop who did a full and complete diagnostic from bumper to bumper and took photos of everything wrong with the car- from a blown head gasket to a leaking transmission to almost completely worn wheel bushings and a host of other problems totaling over $8,200 in addition to the $2,600 I had already paid at Red Rock Auto. Had I known this in the first place, I never would have paid $2,600 on a doomed old van that needed almost $11,000 in work done. I had to buy a new van and that $2,600 would have really helped with the down payment. I'm tempted to say that I feel duped, but I don't think there was any malice or fraud going on- just general laziness or incompetence in the diagnostic process that very negatively affected me.

Great service! Fair pricing, prompt, efficient, pleasant employees who explained everything for me…read moreto my satisfaction. Gave me a list with costs of future repairs needed, and actually showed me on the car so I could see myself what is needed. As a woman who is tired of being cheated and lied to about cars, thank you for being honest and straightforward.

I took my truck for an easy fix, but after 6 months of waiting and replacing useless parts, I gave…read morethe truck to them to cover costs and after a couple days, I see it for sale and running without a problem.

I did yelp projects and just started to reach out to everyone. Immaculate Used Cars replied so…read morequickly. A couple of places were replying as well, but these guys seemed to respond better. They are very honest and I didnt feel like I was going to get scammed. I was a little nervous walking up to a used car dealership. But everything went great. I even threw the invoice into chatgpt to make sure the pricing was well. The other amazing thing was, I bought front break pads from the Mercedes dealership and I asked them if they could use those and change them since I couldnt return it back. They said yes! This is unheard of. Most service companies make money off of parts. But these guys were great. The dealership was clean and everyone was nice. I do most of the work myself because I want to avoid people scamming me. I have already told 4 people about this and plan on posting about it on instagram to let everyone know. Companies need to know if you dont scam people and work with them they will get more business. But companies are trying to get as much from customoers. Thank you KC you were the best! I will reach out for sure. Thank you for communicating so well and being available and very responsive. Work done: Replaced rear brake pads (new pads provided by the shop) Replaced rear brake rotors (new rotors provided by the shop) Installed a rear brake pad wear sensor Installed front brake pads that YOU already bought Rotate & balance tires Free multi-point inspection

Amazing group! They are accommodating, I will definitely call them again next time I have engine…read moretrouble.

Went in to get my car inspected for a noise coming from my vehicle and to prepare for smog. The…read moreowner Jessie is an amazing guy who not only check everything out for me ,but took pictures and labeled everything that was wrong with my vehicle. Quoted me in the same day and started working on the vehicle. The price was amazing for the work done and the parts they use are quality. I'm incredibly impressed with this auto mechanic shop and will definitely be going back for future things needed to be done.

Why didn't I find Mike Palmer Automotive sooner?? I brought my car here after my current shop was…read moremaking obvious rookie mistakes with repairs to my car. Jessy was so kind and communicative. He broke it to me that the car required more repairs than it was worth, and that my current shop was not doing a good job at maintaining my car. Maybe he felt bad for me, maybe he wanted to make a show of good faith, but he didn't even charge me for the diagnostic in that instance. I ended up selling that car for scrap and eventually buying a new car. I brought the new car in for a pre-purchase inspection and WOW, Jessy and his team really showed their true colors on how thorough they are! They checked absolutely everything. They even checked the cabin air filter because he told me that a rodent had built a nest in it. They found things that other shops had missed. Is there such a thing as being too thorough? Jessy might be! But I'd rather have my auto shop be extremely thorough and triple check everything rather than be sloppy and miss things. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality is obvious, right down to how they require appointments for their shop. They want to make sure that every single car gets the attention it needs. I can't recommend Mike Palmer enough and even though I don't live in the neighborhood anymore, I will make the trek to come back here for my auto repairs and recommend them to all my friends. Jessy is a truly honest mechanic who just wants to help you do your best to maintain your car. How do I know? They're not trying to make money nickel and diming you on easy fixes. He could have fixed the cabin air filter for me without asking and taken the easy win but instead he said, that's an easy fix and I easily figured out how to replace it on my own. He wasn't bothered by the fact that I wanted to change my own oil either. Jessy is your true ally in keeping your car running in tip top condition the best way possible.

My sister and I we're stuck in Park City yesterday with a battery in my car that was leaking. I…read morefound BestBuds on another review site and because they were rated so highly I decided to use their services. My mechanic was skilled and quick, it only took him just a few minutes to change everything out and I was set to go. Price was fair and I'm happy with the service and the techs they sent who were courteous and friendly. I've added them as a contact for future repairs, so I'm recommending them here for anyone else that needs auto servicing.

This will be long because these guys deserve a proper review. We were in town from Las Vegas and…read morewere staying in Provo. All the eletrical in our car went out we assumed we needed a battery which is something we change out every few years because Vegas summers are brutal. We changed it out but the battery light kept flashing on and off we thought we need to drive the car so the battery can juice up the car. We drove from Provo to SLC for a graduation and on our way back at around 9000 S. the electrical started going out again and we pulled over at a Maverick. We were told after making a call to a shop that its probably the alternator considering the battery change didnt fix the issue. They also told us that they werent available to take it until the next week which wasnt an option for us because we had to get back for work. I went on Yelp and Best Buds Mobile service popped up with 5 star reviews so I called. The gentleman that answered was genuine as explained that we thought it was the alternator. He gave me a quote that was within what I was willing to pay. I asked him if he had a number to a tow place so I can get it towed to them. He said "its ok we come to you". I was surprised but then "duh" it says "mobile" in their name. He also told me it would probably be about and hour and a half for them to repair. WHAT! It really did seem too good to be true. The shop we had previously called quoted us double what these guys quoted. They literally showed up within 30 min they arrived at that Maverick parking lot and probably less than the time frame he told me it would take them to fix it we were on our way back to Provo and now we are home and our car is running perfectly! These guys are a gem! I Googled the cost to replace the alternator and they were within the range. So Im going to say they are honest. I wish they were in in Vegas. But now we know if there are any car repair needs for us when in Utah or our family we will be reffering Best Buds Mobile Services. Thank you for the best auto repair service we have hands down ever had!

Was able to fix the car, overpriced. But got me back on the road quickly. Was able to find an open…read moreslot quick and get things moving.

These guys never got back to me I am still waiting to hear from them 2 weeks later. I don't think…read morethey care much for customer service! But I found a vendor thankfully

Great service and was in and out quickly. Even recommend ways to get the price down. I will be…read morecoming back if my car has any more issues

The best service!! He was super quick on diagnosing what was wrong and helped get my boyfriend's…read morecar fixed so fast! Definitely gonna recommend Jake to everyone!

I haven't met many honest mechanics in my life but this guy was the real deal. Straight shooter…read more Nice. Wasn't out to screw me. Highly recommended.

Great experience here. Daniel got me in soon after I called, and completed my emissions check right…read moreaway. I will be telling my friends and coming back for any future car needs!

I have been using Viking Automotive since 2014. They are the only fully transparent mechanic i am…read moreaware of. They have taken care of so many issues for me thay I have lost count. The quality of the sevice and the work is beyond amazing.

These guys are absolutely top notch in every aspect of the service provided. They are incredibly…read morethorough and transparent, give detailed advice and explanations, and care enough to personally follow up with customers.

ALBERT IS A GOD SEND!…read more The shop was clean and he has a lot going on but you can tell he knows what he's doing and is great at it. He's owned his shop for 16 years and I love supporting local small businesses. I haven't had a trust worthy mechanic in Salt Lake City for a while, at least in general. My owner who grew up here referred me to him without hesitation. I called Thursday, & he had me take my car in the next day which was right away & I appreciated. He was able to diagnose and solve the problem within the hour, maybe even 30 minutes. He's very busy and runs this business with his heart and soul. You can tell he puts blood, sweat, and tears into what he does. His daughter happen to be there when I got to take my car and she was super sweet and let me hang out with her cute dog.

I have been going to Albert for my past seven years. I have never been disappointed. He's honest…read morefast and skilled. And an overall great human being. I've never met another mechanic that I could recommend this highly.