Jim’s Auto Service

I recommend Jims auto repair for the great job he did on my 2010 BMW. It was my fist visit & will be back for any other auto care needs. Jim was nice to work with & i was able to wait for the service to be done. Didn’t take long at all.

I needed some work done to my jeep. They were rather straight forward issues. Jim found them and fixed them correctly! He let me know of other issues I may have in the future, but was not pushy. I will be using this shop again!

Excellent service and he knows what he’s talking about. Gives great detail on what’s going on with the car and kept me in the loop during the repair.

Found this place on Unilocal and decided to give them a shot after seeing the rave reviews and wanting to support a small businesses. Long story short, I am a happy camper and Jim and his shop definitely lived up to the hype.
I actually found Jim while searching for a second opinion on some brake issues I was having. The previous shop that did the original work was not interested in taking a closer look to diagnose anything and simply wanted to write it off as needing new calipers. Because that is cost prohibitive, and several other «incidences» have made me question the veracity of the original shop’s claims, I ended up talking to Jim and bringing my ride down to see what he thought was going on with it.
As it happens, without even having to remove the wheels, Jim readily spotted a couple of issues with missing and incorrectly installed parts, the latter having made all the noise I was hearing (as it chewed up one of my new rotors). He was hesitant to suggest new calipers without taking a look first, and also thought he’d be able to clean up the rotors and get everything back to proper working order. As is probably no surprise, there was no need for the calipers to be redone as the original shop suggested, and Jim was able to get me up and running again in a few hours. Finally, no more horrid noises from my brakes and lots of money saved by not having to needlessly replace the calipers. Pricing was very fair for the work performed and the amount of hours that went into it.
Jim is an awesome guy to deal with, super friendly and approachable and very down to Earth. He’s truly a one-​man operation, but to some extent I think that’s probably for the best. In my mind, you cut out a lot of potential problems when you deal directly with the business owner, and that is doubly true when he’s also the guy wrenching on your vehicle.
This place definitely lived up to the hype for me, and I will absolutely be back as well as recommending it to colleagues who live in the area. Jim is certainly the real article and his shop is a hidden gem. Highly recommended!

Great shop! Loved the personal attention from Jim. He will take care of you and your car. I had front rotors installed and a synthetic oil change done.

I needed my brakes done on my 06 Honda Accord and was thinking about going to one of those $ 99 brake places. I decided to Unilocal auto service within walking distance to my work and found Jim’s Auto Service had all 5 star reviews. Based on the reviews I booked an appointment. Working with Jim was super easy. I dropped my car off in the morning, he called me back with a quote for the work that needed to be done before doing it, and I picked up my car the same day. The price was completely fair and the work was top notch. I will be going back for all my auto repair needs in the future and would highly recommend him to any of my friends.

I selected Jim’s Auto based on Unilocal reviews. I used him once so fair! He seems honest and fair! His place is so clean! He is diligent and organized! I am taking my car back again for another issue that I could not fix at the initial time!
Great work so far!!!

Still giving Jim, his team and his shop a great rating. My water pump went out in my truck and Jim and his team got it repaired in a day at a fair price. Prior to this happening I called Jim about another issue I was having with another car and once again he was able to give me some guidance over the phone.

Super friendly and went out of his way to provide outstanding service. We dropped in unannounced after our car’s temp warning went off coupled with a SES light. Jim made quick work of the problem and got us back on the road in an hour. We happened to catch him at a good time as he usually only works by appointment only. If we were to be back in Phoenix ever again, we would strictly use Jim.

Yes! He has my business as long as I have a car! Very reliable, real and non-​shifty mechanic. I’ve been working on cars for a while, but just don’t have the space to do my repairs anymore. And most mechanics just overly diagnose from the get go to try and get as much money from you… Not Jim though, if you specifically tell him what you want done, he’ll do just that. And he will definitely do a thorough diagnosis without pressuring you into a ridiculous bill. I love it. And on top of that he has the most reasonable rates in town!!! So, if you need a reliable repair and don’t want to pay up the ass, definitely go with Jim =)!!!

Wow! A honest mechanic! Dropped off my car with the AC out and he had it up and running the very next day. Would highly recommend!

I was referred to Jim’s Auto Service by a friend. From that moment on, I have not taken my car anywhere else. I have had horrible experiences with other auto mechanics. They haven’t been trusting, overcharge for services and generally felt taken advantage of at previous places. It has been completely different experience at Jim’s Auto Service. He takes the time to answer all of my questions, gives me service I trust and refers me other trusted auto mechanics when needed (example: specialist on tranmissions).
I recently took my car in that was having multiple issues that needed to be looked at, including the transmission. After reviewing all my issues and letting me know what should be done, he referred me to a transmission specialist he trusts. The tranmissions specialist took my car for a test drive and let me know what the potential issue was and general cost it would take to fix .
The reason I am blown away by this service besides the honest answers is that they did not charge me. That kind of customer service doesn’t happen often and everyone should know you get that kind of service with Jim.

I too was looking for an honest auto repair shop and found Jim’s place on Unilocal.My rear brakes were making a terrible noise on and off, so I asked Jim to take a look. He test drove the car, checked all four brakes, and recommended a rear brake job based on actual facts — like rotor and pad measurements. He also mentioned that my front brakes were wearing unevenly and that he could do some work to make them better, but said all parts were within spec… and didn’t lay on a high pressure sales job. The rear brake job was done quickly and for a fair price. Suffice to say I’ve found a new home for auto repairs. Give Jim’s shop a try, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Like many other reviewers, I also found Jim on Unilocal.It’s rare to find an auto repair shop with all «5 Star» reviews. I needed new brakes and e-​mailed Jim for help. Jim (the owner) was very responsive and helpful. He took a quick look and said that the damages were to the rear brakes and not the front like I thought, and he was right. He ordered the parts, and we set up a time for me to bring the car in. Car was done on time, and on budget.
Great job, Jim! Nice to find an honest, friendly car mechanic.

I found this repairman on Unilocal.He was able to take a look at my car the same day, diagnose the problem, and schedule me for the repair (turns out I needed new brake pads really badly) the next day. The waiting room was comfy and I will go here again.

I was looking for an independent mechanic in my area. I found Jim’s Auto Service via Unilocal.
I explained what another shop said needed to be done and Jim checked over my car completely and suggested what actually needed to be done. Not what the other shop had suggested. Jim also suggested I return with my car to the other shop because a water pump gasket was leaking and had between replaced less then 2 months ago. The other shop agreed to fix the problem. YEA
Jim was patient and explained every thing to me. The cost was reasonable. If you are a woman and want the repairs explained to you so you can understand this is the place for you. He also gave me a print out on what I should get fixed in the future. Thank you, Jim

Jim did a lot of research on some strange problems I had (noises and check-​engine-​light.) He saved me lots of money by finding a factory recall that fixed the noise. Then fixed the issue causing the check engine light. He’s thorough and honest. I’ll bring my car to Jim first next time.

I also found this place on this site. I live on Deer Valley Road so first of all the location is great for me. I thought I had some problems with my brakes so I went to ask how much it will cost but he took his time to make a test drive for me and said that it seems okay. I used to drive Hyundai so he said it can be different. Very honest!!!

Jim was awesome. After the dealership screwed me over it’s refreshing to meet a honest mechanic. He serviced my truck and pointed out what he thought was important to repair. The customer service was great and the work was professional. Great hidden spot to get quality work.

I will never go anywhere else now! Talk about flexible hours and great service. We’ve used him three separate times now. Better prices. Flexible hours. You even know who’s going to be working on your car! Best of all Jim is an awesome guy so show some support for the local businesses!