I've been taking cars to Yost for nearly a decade. The mechanics always speak to me directly and are great about options. I've never felt they've done unnecessary work and in fact have had a few dropped on occasion because the only problem was I needed air in my tires. I kept one car about 2 extra years because Yost was so great about long-term fixes.
Lastly, my personal experience with Peter and Jacob, whether working on my truck, or more recently on my visiting mother's car while I was out of town, whom I needed someone to look at it and shoot me straight about the problem from afar instead of selling (preventative) maintenance for an (active) problem, I trusted Yost automotive to do these jobs and do not regret it.
An honest mechanic! They've never tried to up-sell me on anything.
So speaking as an informed individual on the subject, I would recommend this location for your repair and maintenance needs. Sometimes, it is worth the wait.
Also, pricing for a mobile mechanic is lower, due to having no store front to work from. In addition, the reason why many people choose someone with a store front that has been around for an extended period of time is because you wish for someone to do it correctly and then be around to help out if things go wrong for whatever reason.
$360 for a cracked coolant reservoir and a hose clamp? That's absurd.
I work on motorcycles for a living, and there are many similarities between our professions. Making an appointment does not necessarily mean your vehicle will be done in that slot, there are a great deal of variables that go into repairs, one of which is the honesty and level of knowledge of the customer making the appointment. If the booking is for something low level and turns out being more serious or specialized, the employee that may be needed to see it may be already engaged.
So I see a lot of different feelings on these reviews, and I will attempt to shed some light on them.
Hands down, the most honest and best shop in Austin. Bring your estimates and get a 2nd opinion.
Yost Automotive is a US Car Repair based in Austin, Texas. Yost Automotive is located at 5415 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, USA.
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