Dave’s Ultimate Automotive

I’ve been to Dave’s twice over the past few months for oil changes, and have not been disappointed. During my most recent visit, I arrived an hour prior to my scheduled appointment due to some external factors that put me in the area early. I fully planned on waiting the extra time and had no expectations that they would get to my car early. Not only did they get to it early, my car was ready to go BEFORE my original appointment time. It was the sort of excellent experience that will keep me coming back to Dave’s for all of my automotive needs.

You can trust Josh with your car! I have been taking my car to Josh for years when he was working at Meineke and felt almost stranded when he left. He is very good with cars… foreign or domestic! It is difficult to find a mechanic you can trust. I was glad when I ran into another one of his customes who told me that Josh is at Dave’s Ultimate Automotive. I am glad to put my car in good hands again. I have been his customer for years and my story is the same. Thank you Josh for always being respectful and honest. I am old school and my loyalty is built on TRUST!

New to the area, was looking for a place to get my car inspected and I am so glad I picked this place. It was the day before Christmas eve and they were able to get me in and out the door even though I called an hour before they closed. Best automotive customer service I have ever experienced. Highly recommend

They call to explain what they have discovered and get your authorization before proceeding with any work on your vehicle. That’s a plus in my book. I’m very comfortable with this shop!!!

Great experience, do exactly what they promise. Nice waiting room, clean garage good folks.
Will be back to spend money as this time was a a Free auto scan as advertised. Very cool.
Jeff Cramblit

I needed to get an alignment on my VW Jetta and thanks to Unilocal I found Dave’s. I chose it because of the 20% intro discount and because their location is super close to where I live and work. I don’t know much about maintaining a car but my dad does and this place would definitely meet his high standards. The entire process from start to finish was a breeze and I feel like I’ve found an auto shop that I can trust with my car. Keep up the good work Dave’s!

Sons car took a nose dive and luckily I stumbled upon Daves… they not only put my mind at ease by keeping us informed of their findings but gave us EXCEPTIONAL service! I cant thank them enough for putting my sons major repair out in 1 day! Theyre kind, professional, and reasonably priced and now days an HONEST repair shop is hard to find. Thank you Josh, Andrew and everyone else that helped us get my sons 03 Impala back on the road!

I had a great experience with Dave’s Automotive. The people were very friendly and efficient. They also had the work done quickly and I love the free shuttle service!

I went to Dave’s on a coworker’s recommendation to have my O2 sensors replaced and a few minor issues looked at to pass inspection. The staff was super professional and consultative, meaning that nothing was forced on me that I didn’t need. They kept all promises made on time, price, service, etc. New customer discount is a nice bonus, but I didn’t feel parts or service was overpriced to begin with. I have some more work that need to be performed in the coming weeks, and I’ll be bringing my Jeep back to Dave’s.

Went to Dave’s today and literally could not be any happier with my experience. Great price, great customer service and did not wait long at all for my oil change to be done. Highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to deal with honest people who value your time, money and who put in 100% of effort towards making the customer happy. Will be returning here for sure!

For our first time making an appointment they got us in as soon as possible. Even helped us find out what kind of oil to use on our new car. Must say customer service is an A++ here no doubt about it.

Absolutely wonderful place. Found them when I first moved here. Josh Winner is fantastic. He kept me in the loop the entire time. Even tried his best to help me save money. I will not be taking my car anywhere else. They are honest and trustworthy!!!

I have been going to Dave’s for at least 8 years now. They have consistently provided great service and value their customers (I get a VIP discount). I have never been disappointed. I don’t know much about cars, but I have never felt like they have been dishonest/​taken advantage of me. The staff is professional and courteous. They offer a shuttle service and the young woman who drives the van (and who also performs inspections) is awesome. They are always busy (not surprisingly given the quality of service), but they try to fit you in.
I recently decided to get a new car, and the owner, Brad, gave me a lot of good advice on what to look for, etc.
Those are just some of the reasons why I’m a loyal customer.

This is the first place I went when I moved to Austin a year ago and I never went anywhere else! I love their customer service and fixes never take too long! They will drive you to and from home or work which is nice. Recommended!

I found this place thanks to Unilocalers, so I need to pay it forward. The 20% off for first time customers & a free oil change upon return convinced me to schedule an appointment. I knew I’d made a good decision when they were willing to fit me into their busy schedule. And from drop off to pick up their customer service was superb. I really appreciated the shuttled, too.
As somebody who appreciates technology, my *favorite* thing about this place was that you get a customized electronic report with photos/​video when they’ve completed diagnostics. That is beyond helpful when trying to have a phone conversation about your car.
I am pumped to have found a mechanic that I look forward to going back to!

Just adding another review for Josh, Shane and the guys at Dave’s since I changed vehicles and got a whole bunch of new challenges that they investigated and solved. This is a fantastic dealership alternative, prices are reasonable for very very experienced licensed technicians, and the pick up drop off service is critical for me at least. I only go here.

Everyone was so fantastic as Dave’s!
They replaced my Prius’ dead electric battery; at the same time I needed a couple lights replaced. They replaced the lights on the house for me and gave us a free loaner car to use while my car was in the shop. Granted the loaner car had a few problems itself.
They were speedy and answered any questions we had. I was very impressed with the speed of their service especially because they always seem so busy. If I have problems with my car again, I will definitely take it back to Dave’s!

These guys are amazing. They are the epitome of customer service, they’re social media savvy, and they do great work to boot. I was running late in getting out of town, and they quickly checked their appointments to see if there was anyone who wasn’t in a time crunch, and they got my wheel bearings replaced in record time. Not only that, I got a follow-​up voice mail asking me how the car was and saying they hoped my trip went well.
Their pricing seems to be reasonable, and they offer a free multi-​point inspection – something that not a lot of places do anymore. I will definitely be using them again.

I originally started using Dave’s for my auto repair services when I moved to the WB area a few years ago because they were close. I continue to use them because I trust them and they’ve always taken great care of my cars. I know they won’t try to sell me something I don’t need, but they do let me know ahead of time to plan for a future maintenance or service issue.
What makes them extra cool is that they are willing to play musical cars with me. Today, I have both cars in for inspection/​maintenance. Can I drive both cars at the same time? I wish. So they are shuffling me back and forth so I can accomplish this task. Yippee… saves me tons of time. :)

I have been a loyal Dave’s customer since moving to Austin a year and a half ago, I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my car. I have had major car repairs here down to simple oil changes & state inspection. There are a lot of business that could learn a thing or two about quality customer service from Dave’s. It’s very easy to make an appointment at Dave’s either via the website or by calling. They have a free shuttle service that you can utilize to get you two and from work while you wait for your car to be serviced. Or, for short appointments their clean and comfy lobby is a great place to wait in. They have great free WIFI that you can utilize while waiting in the lobby, and free water or coffee to enjoy. When I first brought my car here they did a full free diagnostic that they printed out for me to view and even took pictures to show me any issues that popped up. They suggested timeframes for when to fix certain items, but never pressured me into anything. I love that at Dave’s they treat me with respect, are honest, and always explain the situation in terms that I understand without pressure to purchase. They ensure they get it right, and don’t hesitate to double check something if it doesn’t seem right. Dave’s also has a great loyalty club that you can join for free, and has different discounts on services as you increase in level. I like that the same friendly faces are always there to greet me when I come, and know me by name. The prices are affordable and reasonable. For the first time I don’t dread bringing my car in to be fixed at a shop.