Message from Dave's Ultimate Automotive

Providing Quality Car Care and Auto Repair in Austin Since 1992.
  • Free shuttle service
  • Schedule an appointment online
  • Napa AutoCare Warranty

Dave's Ultimate Automotive is a family-owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and maintenance services to the people of Austin and surrounding areas. The quality ASE (automotive service excellence) certified technicians employ today's latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major & minor repairs & maintenance on your foreign or domestic vehicles. Dave's Ultimate Automotive is a recognized emission inspection and repair facility as well as a certified NAPA AutoCare Center and AAA repair center. We are able to provide the benefits of an established national entity like the 12 month/12,000 mile Nationwide warranty, while maintaining the personal touch of an Austin family owned business. Come visit the cleanest and most professional shop in Austin or see our website for a full description of our services and to schedule an appointment.

MarkerDave's Ultimate Automotive

(512) 244-7716

2711 Howard Ln
Austin, TX 78728

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Auto repair shop provides warranties on their work, 24-hour towing and courtesy rides; services include state inspections and factory maintenance.
Rated 9.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 45 reviews on Citysearch)

Best shop in Austin 5 Star Rating - World class

I've been coming to Dave's for 5 years now, and every time I bring my car for any repairs, it is only a one time trip and I think that since they always are using the best quality parts and seem to have some of the best mechanics in Austin, that is the reason why. They aren't the cheapest in town, but they always give me a real reason to spend a little extra, and that is come in, once and get the job right the first time so I don't have to waste any time coming back, but if you have to don't expect a hassle, they really do love their customers and take care of them as fast as they can.

Posted 08/19/08 at 6:27am

THE BEST LITTLE SERVICE IN TOWN 5 Star Rating - World class

I HAVE USED DAVES MANY TIMS FOR ALL MY VEHICLES AND EVERY TIME I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY. THEY DONT MISS THE SMALL THINGS. THEY PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. THE PRICES ARE NOT THE CHEEPEST IN TOWN BUT TELL YOU THE TRUTH CHEAP MEANS CHEAP(IF YOUU KNOW WHAT I MEAN). I DID THINK SOMETHING WAS A LITTLE EXPENSIVE ONE TIME BUT I TALKED TO THE MANAGER ABOUT IT AND HE HELPED ME OUT. THESE GUYS WILL BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO MAKE SURE I AM SATIFIED. THANKS GUYS FOR MAKING THE DIFFRENCE

Pros: TOP NOTCH SERVICE
Cons: NONE
Posted 08/19/08 at 5:54am

Run from these prices! 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

I don't have absolutely anything bad to say about their service because they were polite and friendly to me and my wife, who's car needed a timing belt change. We had it towed to their shop so maybe they didn't think I would pay to have it towed somewhere else. Well knowing that there are other parts that should be changed when doing a timing belt, we were prepared to spend several hundred dollars to fix it when we were quoted well over the thousand dollar area. Got several other quotes for the exact same job for 1/3 of their price. No joke. I'm to busy to mess with my cars at this moment but this is a job I've done myself several times. Adding parts that do not have anything to do with this job, and including in the quote which are perfectly fine parts is not cool. I paid my $100 diagnostics for them to tell me I needed a timing belt (which is the job that I asked for them to do). I'm sure they do good work but at those prices I was out the door.

Pros: Nice people.
Cons: 3 times the actual cost of the job
Posted 08/16/08 at 1:44pm

Quality Care and Service 5 Star Rating - World class

Daves has professional service from the Advisors that greet you when walk in the door, to the highly qualified mechanics that work on your car. If you go to daves once youll come back and the second time they will know your name. I cant say that about any other local or national repair facility in this town. The shuttle service is also great for those that have to be somewhere else while thier vehicle is being worked on.

Pros: Great service
Cons: none really
Posted 08/08/08 at 3:46pm

Friendly and convenient 5 Star Rating - World class

The employees are very helpful, the service is quick and good, and I feel more comfortable at Dave's than at many other auto shops. I'd definitely recommend them.

Posted 08/08/08 at 12:00pm