Jimmy’s Automotive

He charged me $ 375 for a $ 55 alternator and did a bunch of other «required» work… really? 588 cranking amp ground lines on a 1.6 l enging? I cant rate him low enough for overcharging an out of state customer.

Jimmy’s is Honest, that’s the first and most important thing I’ll say. I’ve dealt with him a few times and he’s not the type to shoot in the dark, just start fixing things and charging you. If it needs fixed and it’s something he does, he’ll do it. If it doesn’t need fixed, he’ll tell you. My last visit was a random misfire, he diagnosed it as most likely injectors, and told me, my best bet was to run some injector cleaner and if that didn’t work, have a injector flush done at one of the oil change places and then, only then, if the injectors where still not acting right, we’d consider replacing them. SO rather than find a way for himself to make a buck off me, like many shops will do, he pointed me in the right direction, and said, «I wouldn’t want you to spend the money replacing injectors or anything else, unless you have to»
In the past, I had transmission solenoid misbehaving, very similar situation, rather than say, «Hey, we’ll TRY to fix anything» instead he referred me to an EXCELLENT transmission shop who he knew was experienced because he wants our cars to be fixed, not for us to spend money.
These one stop shops, «we fix it all,» really should say «we fix anything — we’ll fix anything we think we can bill you for» and they don’t seem to care that we don’t have money trees in the back yard.
Jimmy is different and he’s type of small business owner we all talk about and wish for. If you’ve ever wished for a little honesty, support this guy, keep him around, he’s the real deal.
Jimmy is a throw back, he’s honest and believes what he does represents who he is, so he does things with care and integrity. I am glad to have found Jimmy (whom I was referred to by a tow truck driver). I don’t fear going to Jimmy’s and getting hosed, and anyone who’s had auto work done, you know the dread it causes at times. Try Jimmy, it’s a relief, I can’t speak highly enough of his honesty.

I live in the CrestView and drive a Fiat. My tire pressure light came on so I was excited to check out a neighborhood garage. Pulled into Jimmy’s to have them check pressure and put in some air. The two fellows inside seemed very hesitant to have to come outside and check my car. There was no other customers or cars at the time. I think they where in the middle of a tv show. The serviceman comes outside and says «This car???» First words he says to me other than some huffing and puffing. He bends down takes of my tire cap and says «How Much???» in a rather gruff tone. I reply «I don“t know? That’s why I“m here.» He snaps back and says «There are all different types of cars» I say «You know what. Just put my cap back on and I will go elsewhere. You don’t seem in a mood to fix my car» He says «GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE !!!» I say «OK, give me my tire cap back and I will but I am going to write a review about this!» He says «Others have done that and regretted it «He then says something about I wouldn’t have paid anyway. At this point being a Mexican American woman I felt threatened and offended. I could not get out there fast enough. This was the most horrifying experience I have ever had !!!

Jimmy rocks! After an oil change at Yost Auto, I walked away thinking I needed to spend $ 300 on new front brakes and rotors. Jimmy let me drop my car off on a Friday night so he could look at it first thing Saturday morning since he’s only there half day IF he needs to be. I dropped my car off and walked home with the dogs for a two in one car fix/​dog walk as we live in the neighborhood.
By 8:20am Saturday, I had a voicemail from Jimmy saying my front brakes are FINE (whoa! Awesome) and he bled the back brakes to give me more pedal for $ 54!!! Great news. I went to pick it up, he explained that some of my squeeking and vibration could be from the rotors but that’s nothing detrimental that needs to be fixed right now, in fact I have 25k more miles on them.
My husband will be taking our other car for maintenance soon and we both feel so grateful to have a new honest mechanic in our neighborhood. Awesome!

Jimmy’s is a trustworthy place to take your car. I have gotten brake repair and a vapor box replaced here on my Toyota. It might not be the cheapest place in town, but it’s worth it for a repair guy you can trust.
Go over and get a sandwich at Little Deli while you wait. You won’t be disappointed :)

Jimmy’s is great. I used to do work on my cars to save money, but know it’s a better use of my time to do what I’ve trained for and let other professionals do what they’ve trained for. Jimmy Fulwiler is a true professional.
I’ve brought my cars to his shop on several occasions and he always surprises me with quick service and truly fair prices (for work I am familiar with doing myself in the past). He quickly trouble shoots and provides an estimate that has always been spot on. With many chain shops availing themselves of the opportunity to take advantage of customers with bogus assessments and unnecessary work, it is refreshing to have a shop owner in the area you can trust.
Do yourself a favor and ignore the phony $ 99 brake job special, and take your vehicle here for good work, done quickly at a fair price.

I’m not sure how long I have been availing myself of Jimmy’s services, but it’s probably been close to two decades. He is the most scrupulously honest mechanic I have ever known, and his charges are always reasonable. His trouble shooting skills are amazing. I highly recommend his services.

Jimmy’s is an awesome place to have in the neighborhood! I have a 2009 subaru impreza, and it had no real problems until right before its 30,000 mile check. In April, during all the rain, I had the check engine, skid control, and cruise control lights all come on with no instigation and although nothing felt wrong with the car. My fiancé, who is a competent mechanic by hobby, had taken his Honda to Jimmy’s a few months earlier to get a few thinks checked that he doesn’t have the tools for and returned with a good report. That, combined with proximity convinced me, so I took my Subaru in to get the engine codes checked and my 30,000 mile list taken care of.
I dropped my car off at 8am and picked it up at 4pm the same day. Everything had been taken care of for a very reasonable price without the drive, wait, and $$$ of the dealership. Jimmy reset the lights, and they haven’t been a problem since. I’ll be bringing my car back to him the next time it needs some TLC; Jimmy’s taciturn competence beats the dealership trip hands-​down.

You know that mechanic, the honest ones you see on TV and movies? The one who has a modest car shop in the neighborhood that tells it to you straight, gets the work done right the first time, and knows his stuff? Yeah, Jimmy is that guy.
Took my truck in for a squeaky brake. Jimmy fixed it quickly and at a reasonable rate.
Took my fiancé’s sedan for odd noise and leaks. Jimmy gave me an estimate, to which I wanted to get a second opinion. He said, no problem and didn’t even charge his time for diagnostics.
Recommended!

My A/​C compressor in my civic had blown and with summer coming i had to get it fixed. I took it in to Jimmy’s shop on a Friday morning to drop it off. He told me he’d give me a call shortly and give me a quote. He called me back within an hour with a complete quote. He told me i could just fix the A/​C compressor or do that and the valve. He said the valve i could probably wait on because it doesn’t always need to be replaced. But he told me if it does fail in the near future i can bring it back and he would only charge me the price as if he had done it all at the same time (would recharge me for the ac system slush, another fee to take everything apart etc.) Just doing that saved me a ton of money right away. I was amazed as I think most other mechanics would have told me i would have had to replace everything.
Anyways he had the repairs done same day and the A/​C is now extremely cold. I will defiantly be going back and telling people to go to Jimmy’s

Jimmy is such a treasure to have nearby! He is very honest and his prices are reasonable. Usually I can get my car in and out within a few hours. What more could you ask for?!
Once I went to Jimmy’s for my little toyota, I haven’t tried visiting any other mechanic. This is it!

I have used Jimmy’s for years. He is always honest, fair and capable. You might be able to find a place cheaper, but you will not be able to find a place better. He consistently performs good honest high quality repairs, which is what I am looking for.