Austin Texas Mechanic

158 reviews

5319 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

www.austintxmechanic.com

+15126288300

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Austin Texas Mechanic is a Mechanic located at 5319 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751. It has received 158 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-7PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday8AM-7PM
Thursday8AM-7PM
Friday8AM-7PM
Saturday8AM-7PM
Sunday8AM-7PM

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  • The address of Austin Texas Mechanic: 5319 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

  • Austin Texas Mechanic has 4.2 stars from 158 reviews

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  • "Seriously the worst service I had ever received in my life"

    "I went to Austin Texas Mechanic because they quoted me the best price to replace my clutch"

    "I had a nail in my tire and took it to Austin Texas Mechanic because someone at another shop told me they did tire repair"

    "I had the worst experience at this place! I would never recommend this place unless you’re getting your tires done or basic mechanic work"

    "Went for a vehicle inspection on our Subaru Forester"

Reviews

  • Michelle Waters

Seriously the worst service I had ever received in my life. I really really wanted to like them because their services are very cheap. I would have come back to them for all my repairs if they only been MILDLY rude. I had my car towed to them because my battery died. My dad and I called. We knew which battery needed to be replaced and I even called Autozone to get a quote on a battery since they had it in store near the shop. My dad has gotten a faulty battery from autozone before but they have warranties if you have the receipt. When my dad and I got on the phone to speak to the shop before they started repairs, we asked if they could provide a battery receipt in case it was faulty since they stated they were buying the part through Autozone. They immediately hung up in our face. Not once. Not twice. But THREE times. We weren’t even rude. We just asked for a receipt. The first two times we thought we may have just gotten disconnected. Nope, they were just RUDE. Which was reaffirmed when I came to get my car in person and once more asked for the receipt of parts. They tried to lie and say they didn’t charge me for labor, just parts. But the price quoted for the repair was $100 more than the part itself because one can easily look on Autozone’s site for prices (like cmon, just say you charged for labor. that’s not a big deal). They REFUSED to give me a receipt for the part or even an itemized receipt or labor and parts. Which is shady af. The owner was rude and refused to talk on the phone. The mechanic who I spoke to at the store tried to lie and say that AutoZone doesn’t provide receipts for parts. Idk if it was because I was a woman but they treated me like I was supposed to be completely ignorant about anything regarding cars or just basic business in general. After 25 minutes of straight arguing, I managed to get them to sign a letterhead of their business guaranteeing me a full refund if my battery is faulty. But like, it was a terrible experience and I will NEVER deal with them again. I wouldn’t even trust them to shine the dust off my shoes. They were that bad.

  • Zane Cooke

I went to Austin Texas Mechanic because they quoted me the best price to replace my clutch. Immediately on driving away, I thought I could hear a funky sound coming from my engine, but when I brought it back for them to check, the response was "nope, that's normal," which I can assure you is not true, at least not for my car in the years I've been driving it. Over the following month, and starting immediately after this repair, my MPG dropped continuously until it was about 20% lower than where it had been for the previous 3/4 years. Naturally I thought it might be connected to the work this mechanic did, but when I brought it back for them to check, they told me there was nothing wrong, and maybe it was a spark plug issue. It had been a little while since I checked those, so we did and went with a full replacement, which I was charged just under $300 for with no quote ahead of time (ridiculous, when they cost <$5 each and it's work I've done myself with a buddy in the past). It has now been another few weeks, and go figure, my MPG is continuing to drop. I don't know if they messed something up, but now I've paid more than the initial clutch quote from the other mechanic and also my engine's performance is continuing to drop. I'm not one to write reviews, but their most recent response was "go to another mechanic," which is a trash way to handle one's own mess. Toss up; some great experiences, some not so great.

  • Andrea Bloyd

I had a nail in my tire and took it to Austin Texas Mechanic because someone at another shop told me they did tire repair. First impressions, the place is a hot mess. There's cars everywhere, parts everywhere, it's completely disorganized and chaotic. But I thought, "well, if they'll repair my tire, and it's cheap, who cares?" So I sat in the waiting room which is littered with boxes of parts and car batteries on the floor, and waited. When the guy who took my car came to get me, he showed me the nail, which I knew was there. But also a perfectly straight hole on the inside wall of my tire. Straight as if as if it were cut rather than cracked. Now I'm not a mechanic, but I also wasn't born yesterday and I know two things for sure 1) Those tires are less than two years old, and 2) If that hole had been there all along I would've been losing air a lot faster than I was, being that I was driving with the nail in and just adding air about once a week for a month. Conclusion? That guy put a hole in my tire so I would have to buy a new one. The whole.point of going here for a repair was that I can't afford a new tire at the moment. So instead of getting $20 for a repair, and a repeat customer, they got $49, and not another penny from me ever again. Please do yourself a favor, and listen to me and everyone else on here with a negative review of this place, and don't take your car here.

  • Brandon Perez

I had the worst experience at this place! I would never recommend this place unless you’re getting your tires done or basic mechanic work. I had a 3” spacer to level my truck in the front and asked if they can do it and Chuy said they could, so they did. I get it back and hop on 183 to realize that my truck didn’t feel safe at all and was bumping up and down uncontrollably, in which I took to another place to get it looked at. They told me that my springs weren’t set right (they were slanted) and that I needed to get it fixed. I go back and chuy said that I needed a smaller spacer to level it KNOWINGLY after doing it already and didn’t even bother to communicate with me prior to install because I wouldn’t of not done it at all. I go back to get it removed and I didn’t even get a refund because of THEIR mistake and lack of communication because they had to do it twice. If you care about you safety and people you trust than definitely this is not the place to go to.

  • William James

Went for a vehicle inspection on our Subaru Forester. They took a while, and seemed to be having some issues. Finally they came out and said the inspection had failed, and that our check engine light had come on when they hooked up the emissions check. So then we had to frantically make an appointment at the dealer because we were about to leave on a road trip at the end of the weekend. Thankfully Subaru we're able to get us in, and the did the inspection with no problems and said they didn't notice any issues at all. So ultimately at Austin Texas Mechanic it was either a faulty or inconpatible inspection machine or misunderstanding of how to perform the inspection. Which is pretty annoying since I paid for the inspection, even though it was performed incorrectly. On top of that, the lot is very disorganized with a lot of hazardous parts and tools laying out. So overall not impressed: would not visit again.

  • Jason Urquhart

was quoted $350 for dual exhaust which i agreed to pay. in the end it wasn't true duals but still sounds good. Owner was patient and even agreed to swap the muffler after i stated it wasn't to my expectations. 8/13/19 Update: Even after returning to the shop when I discovered many holes in my exhaust and believing the issues to be corrected, I still have holes where the welding took place. I'm not a welder by any means but I believe this job could have been done better by a blind man. If you see the welder pictured in the images below, do yourself a favor and avoid the shop all together. I've relocated to Michigan where I now have to pay additional cost to fix the horrible welding that took place on my exhaust tubing and muffler. Avoid if at all possible!

  • Evan Dannenhirsch

I’ve been here three times. One time for an O2 sensor was fine, the other two times the car left worse than when I brought it in. They do quote low prices and work fast, but they don’t diagnose correctly. I brought an Infiniti truck in with a check engine light on a smooth running engine and when they “fixed” the issue the truck stalled on me while leaving. I Spent more money to have them fix the stalling and immediately after driving away the second time the truck was misfiring badly. I never had the truck stall or misfire before and both happened as I left this shop. Last year I also had a Lexus lowered here and they lost my wheel key, and put the car way lower than I asked. I really do not recommend this mechanic, your car will not be treated properly

  • Trenton B

This place without any doubt, has the least professional staff I’ve ever encountered in my life. Upon my approach, I was nearly hit (literally inches) by a worker who pulled his car onto Lamar, seemingly just for the thrill of spinning his tires and revving the engine. I had assumed it was a customer, but I later saw him return and go into the back for work. I’ve since understood by several neighbors that it is not just common but almost an hourly exhibit by their staff. I should have taken that as a sign of their quality - but that was literally just the start of whirlwind experience with this team. Do - Not - Go - Here!

  • matt miller

Don’t bring your vehicle here for anything. I had tires replaced and balanced here recently. They broke a lug nut stud and didn’t tell me. I noticed it when I got home, took it back and they told me they forgot to tell me, then tried to charge me $55 to fix their mistake. And now, since my tires felt a bit out of balance, I brought my truck to Lamb’s to find out my tires weren’t even balanced. In closing: they didn’t tell me they broke a wheel stud, which is dangerous, as in a tire falling off while driving. They also lied about balancing and charged me for it.

  • Dwayne Mangam

They changed my motor then had to do it again I took it back many times to get it fixed and they fixed it until I got a rattle they found the exhaust was sitting on frame after they fixed that the check engine light came on and the said it was the catalytic converter and they wanted to charge me over 800 dollars to fix something that they broke. That and I've had to add water ever day but since they can't find the leak they won't try to fix the problem. For small things it's a good shop but you have to stay on them to get things done.

  • Brit

So on point. I loved everyhing about this shop. I took my 1998 Camaro in for a catalytic converter swap. I had the part already, he switched and welded and did a beautiful job. I called ahead of time for a quote and this place had the best rate in town, by a long shot. The shop felt like it was owned by my uncle or something, not intimidating at all. Both guys talked to me like a person and answered all the questions I had. Super fast, too. Definitely call this place first for a quote. Definitely.

  • Nigel Jones

Don't judge a book buy its cover. There are a lot of automotive shops along Lamar I could have chosen. Coming in from Michigan I had a problem with the exhaust on my car. I didn't want to get any up sell you would expect from most places as I just wanted a quick repair to continue my trip and address the real concern when back home. These guys did a fantastic job being super honest and very economical. I only wish I had a shop here at home I could go to. Thanks Austin Muffler and Mechanic

  • Fred Baldwin

The guys working here are great. I came here for some exhaust issues they gave me some choices but they also listen to what I wanted today they ended up fixing my Cadillac converter issues and I have plans to get back with them and do a complete exhaust system! I will wire ain't no longer more thorough review after I get the exhaust system put in

  • Miguel Lugo

Don't bother coming here if you're trying to get an exhaust welded. They don't know how to weld and it will have leaks. Yes I have pictures to prove it. Did try to get the issue fixed but the whole exhaust where they cut and welded was leaking. Waste of money. Hopefully this post can save someone the time and money from the mistake I made.

  • Alex Epstein

I’ve never been to this place but I just called and got a quote for my Toyota Tundra timing belt. By far best price in town. I also am about to get an Audi and I asked for a oil change price. Defiantly best price by a long shot. Excited to come to these guys!!! I’ll let you know my next review after I see them!! So far so good …

  • Katie Wojciechowski

Love love love this place. They are very nice and approachable and have always treated me fairly. One time I got an oil change in like 15 minutes, when the place next door (Lamb’s) actually turned me away even though they weren’t busy and were gonna be open another hour and a half. Needless to say, I’m only going here from now on!

  • Allison L

This place is always quick, professional, and affordable. I needed a tire patch so I called around. The place next door to them told me it would take 4 days to get an appointment?!? Where as it took me 15 minutes at this place! Here you will find honest and hard working people providing great service.

  • Francisco Galindo

Good and fast Mechanic and price is reasonable for repairs. Never says a job is to hard or to small. He does everything from mufflers to tires to bumper to bumper repairs. I recommend every use him. He us friendly as well and will work on the price if it doesnt meet your budet

  • Dave Mukherjee

These guys are awesome! On an early Saturday, they got my Mustang up in no time and changed out the exhaust. Also, they put in 4 caliper covers for me. The service was great, friendly and professional. Chuy and his guys are highly recommended!! I will come back for sure.

  • Justin Harper

These guys did a great job on welding my muffler! Quiet as a mouse! The work was done in 30 minutes they were quick and they even spot welded my muffler to the bracket which I also needed. I will recommend anybody that needs an exhaust job done to them. Thanks guys!

  • Jillian de la Rosa

I was desperate for an A/C recharge, and these guys did it so quickly, and for only $45! Everyone was nice, no-nonsense, I was in and out and my car doesn't feel like a death trap. They even filled up a leaking tire for me. I will DEFINITELY go back. Thanks, guys!

  • Michael Garcia

Came in because the exhaust system on our truck was giving us a huge problem.. They fixed it (and sold us a spare tire) for a damn good price when nobody else could do it. Some of the best service I've seen, and look forward to coming back to these hard workers.

  • Catherine Haberl

Very friendly and efficient workers. I called around and was going to either have to schedule an appointment or wait in line somewhere else for the specific request I had, but I was able to just stop by here and was out in 5 minutes. Seriously the best!

  • Kraibot

Great craftsmanship and a phenomenal price for custom exhaust work. Drove away thrilled with an awesome sounding truck and a great experience. The place may not look like much, but that's because they are too busy helping people. Highly recommend!

  • Margaret White

We were about to head on a long road trip, and couldn't get above 40 mph. Took it in on Sunday, and they were able to change out the ignition coil in 20 minutes or less, so we could get back on our way. A very honest and competent business.

  • Brandon G

Great experience here! It was so great that I will return for all my auto needs. I came in with a flat and within 15 min they had me on my way. Super friendly, affordable, and local (not some chain) what more can you ask for.

  • Danny Romero

3rd time I've gone to this place and the folks here are great. They fixed my Brakes and Shocks today for one of my old cars and they did a great job. Most importantly was that they only took one hour and didn't overcharge.

  • Gabriel Acosta

Very unprofessional, took my truck there for a clutch replacement. The people were very dismissive and rude, no to mention the grease spots they left, both inside and outside my truck. Not going back for sure.

  • Sarah Gaffney

If you need something taken care of fast, this is the place to go. I bought the part I needed myself online. I drove up, told them what was wrong and gave them the part. 1 hour later I was on my way home.

  • Rebecca J

This place is amazing. I've been here twice and was helped immediately. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. Flawlessly executed work. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I highly recommend this place!!

  • Rob Dunbar

Busy place, but quick service. Had a couple nails in my tires, these guys hopped right on it, pulled out the nails and I was on my way in 20min. They sell mufflers, tires, and do light mechanic repairs.

  • Motrhead0901

Been here twice. First time price was fair second time, only 1 weld and no more than 15 minutes of work and charged me 40 dollars. Seemed a bit high for 1 weld but didn't want to haggle.

  • Mario Williams

Pulled in on my spare after 5:00pm with little hope. Left 10 minutes and $50 later on a perfect tire. These guys are on the money. Go out of your way if you have to because they will.

  • Mario Ele

The job was to change front struts and rear shock absorbers. I asked in a few places where they wanted me to leave my truck there and they would eventually get to it and call me.

  • amjad diab

Changed catalytic converter.. after less than 2 weeks check engine light got back, and they kept postponing me and didn’t want to change it again even though it’s under warranty

  • Leighla Molina

Son de buena onda. They will not over charge you for their work, and they are quick! I have come here for flat tires, to get my brakes repaired. They are awesome …

  • lazy dupa

These guys are fast and hardworking, and they don't milk you for all you've got. I'll be bringing my Talon back here whenever I can because they will keep it in shape.

  • Shawn Thomas

Charge me twice on a tire that I've to put air on 3 times. When I went to get the tire no one addressed me I stood there for about 10 minutes before anyone helped me.

  • Chris Diaz

Do not take your truck here What kind of welds are those ? I could probably run a better weld than that . They also installed my Spintech muffler backwards smh

  • Brendan Shinn

Got chassis hooks cut off a truck frame rail. Was quoted 3-4x at other places around Hancock/Hyde Park/North Loop and 4 Wheel Parts. Done in 5 mins. Thanks!

  • Lexy’s Channel

Got new exhaust pipes and 5 inch tips, they did our Dodge Durango 2021 in 1 hour, super quick. Reasonable price and did a great job. Thank you …

  • Yurid Ayllon Vences

2nd time coming here super satisfied with their work! Friendly and fast ! Totally reccomend coming here they speak spanish and English …

  • ThaKid Chillz

Dope location for this good little muffler shop. Guy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Didn't have to spend much to get my resolution

  • Israel Martinez

There are great guys to work with. They were quick to identify my car issue and solve it without having to wait hours to be seen.

  • Vanessa Ray

Charged me $80 to replace my serpentine belt. A couple of months later I was told by another mechanic it had never been replaced.

  • westknight69

Had them install 1 used tire. The service is good even though they are busy. Fast workers. 2nd time I used them and will again.

  • Chanoc Macias

Good service won't try to con you very knowledgeable if there is something that they don't know they will tell you up front.

  • César Enrique Acuna

This place is amazing, just went a few days ago and they have supplied me with a great muffler change. Totally recommended.

  • Beto Tats

Great service and INCREDIBLE work. I brought my 64 Impala with pipes that twist and turn, they got the job done perfectly.

  • Lilian Hernandez

WORST MECHANIC EVER, so unprofessional and they didn't even get the job done right, my experience was the worst with them.

  • Tom Johnston

In and out in 30 min on a busy Friday, great condition used tire for $49 installed. Ask for Richard. Highly recommend.

  • David Torres

came here 5 mins to closing time, they said no problem...best muffler price in austin...repeat loyal customer. 100%

  • Justin Holloway

Just discovered this place. Super quick inspections at a low price and quality work. I will be back. Thanks guys!

  • Maxim Seitter

Fixed one of my tires with a nail. Repaired and Patched in under 10 minutes! Really nice and efficient staff.

  • Evan Winograd

Friendly service, but were unable to figure out why my battery kept draining. OK to go here for the basics.

  • Trent Patterson

This shop will take care of you, I go there for tires and oil changes, they do it all for a fair price.

  • Daniel Peralta ambrocio

Muy mal servicio lle mi troca me ablaron q fuera por ella y al salir se descompuso me la dejaron peor

  • Christopher Guerin

They patched a tire in 10 min. Was out the door in no more than 15 minutes total. Excellent service.

  • David Maxwell

Fixed my broken strut for what had to be the cheapest price in Austin and did a good at it too.

  • Francisco Campos

Awesome shop they did a great job will be back for more work whenever needed! Muy bien trabajo!

  • Rachel Schuyler

Got my 2 new tires put on my Lexus!! And my spare done!! Quick efficient work!! Thanks guys!!

  • Chanocmacias

Always have my vehicle repaired here I have been coming here for about 9 years.

  • Angela Faye Brown

State inspection done in 15 minutes. No muss, no fuss. Cheapest in town at $16

  • José. Refujio Delgado. Medrano

Muy buen servicio excelente atención y asen muy bien el trabajo lo recomiendo

  • Mark Nichols

Very very good! Honest and hardworking and fair pricing. Highly recommend.

  • Ben Miller

Did a great job, quick and easy. Don't overcharge like all the franchises

  • Javier Porras

Very Good, they help me with Fuel Filter for my Rendezvous 2006 5.4L ...

  • Imme

Quick service great customer service i recommend this place 2 thumbs up!

  • Raul Deciga

Chuy is the best have an incredible team and prices are the best …

  • Yajaira Marmolejo

Every time I go there, they’re pretty fast. They’re pretty affordable.

  • Ashok Pushpalayari

Brake pads changed for Audi Q5. Quickly attended and out in 1.5 hours.

  • Daniela Ramirez

They helped me right away and didn't even have to wait, great service.

  • leo gomez

Los Recomiendo,Son Personas Muy Profecionales y Muy Amigables !!!

  • Krenek Krenek

Great service! Put on a tire quick and got me back on the road.

  • Steven Anderson

Usually busy but a quick wait. New tire for my Camry was 110

  • Madalynn Edwards

I had a great experience. Staff was friendly and honest.

  • Pete Carrizales

Don't leave your vehicle there. They will rip you off!!

  • Shadman Azwad

If u want quality work for reasonable Price, come here.

  • yonic Martinez

Muy amables buen trabajo muy contento con su amabilidad

  • Tedis P

I notice my exhaust doesn't pretty good while idoling

  • Elan Gordon

Fast service to repair leaking tire at a great price

  • Elizabeth Valdez

Excellent customer service and exceptional work.

  • Adrian Rodriguez

Very fast and professional. And they take card!

  • Oscar Flores

Decent price. Very lackluster customer service.

  • Isael Castro

EExcelente travajo jesus y su equipo great work

  • Fair Skylls (Monbonica)

I like this place. They do honest, good work.

  • Chase Hamilton

Friendly, fast, and cheap way to fix a tire.

  • Ernest Jimenez

After about 5 to 10 minutes I was in and out

  • Robert Deitrick

Always great service at a reasonable price.

  • La Toya Jackson

These guys were fast and reasonably priced!

  • Justin Harringa

Great, fast service at a reasonable price!

  • Rhonda Thompson

This place is great.I am going back again

  • Edgar Aguilar

Excelente servicio a muy buenos precios

  • William scallion

Quick, friendly and reasonable price!

  • Cintina Sanchez

Exelente lugar. Asen muy buen trabajo

  • Vincent Wells

Honest good service at a fair price!

  • Omar Ramos

100% recomendado ecxelente servicio

  • Meny Garcia

Good mechanic s and good service

  • Laura Hopp

Quick, friendly and affordable.

  • URIEL AKDE

Good muffler place and prices.

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