Dave's Ultimate Automotive

I've been taking my cars to Dave's for years and have always received straightforward and honest advice and the best quality care and service I've ever experienced. Dave's puts customer service and quality care first and truly cares about satisfying its customers. Speaking of service, Dave's also has a shuttle service and offers discounts for scheduling in advance on its Web site. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Pros: Top quality care and customer service

Cons: None

Posted 03/20/08

Since returning to Austin in 1998 I have used Dave's shop for all automotive assistance for myself & I always suggest their shop to anyone in need of car maintenance. A great convenience is their shuttle service which would take me to work & pick me up when the job was complete. It is also great to know they have coupons online in addition to letting you schedule work in advance.

My '96 Pathfinder has over 145K miles & because of Dave's maintenance I plan to go another 100K.

The north location was a little far from South Austin BUT an auto shop with mechanics you can trust is worth the drive! I am so happy to now know that they have a South Austin location. With over ten years of going to the same shop I have come to recognize the mechanics in the shop & its comforting knowing they recognize me when I come in. This kind of service is not common in today's hustle & bustle of our growing city.

Pros: Honest repairs, if it's something that can wait, they'll tell you so.

Cons: none, there are now two locations North & South so there's no long drive in traffic.

Posted 02/29/08

A friend of mine referred me to Dave's Ultimate Automotive when I needed my safety inspection and an oil change. They are kind of located off-the-beaten path near Mopac and Wells Branch; but easy to find once you turn on Howard lane. I was able to drop my car off at 7:30 am and their shuttle service got me to work by 8:00 am. The other thing I liked was that they made recommendations of needed maintenance items, but they didn't pressure me into doing them right then and there like most other shops. They pointed out the major concerns and gave me a timeline on how soon to get them done. I heard they are opening up a second location on Congress and Ben White which means they must be doing well and doing something right. I would definitely recommend Dave's Ultimate Automotive for repairs or maintenance on your vehicle!

Posted 02/15/08

They offer great service and have a friendly staff. Their pick up and drop off service is so helpful. I have already recommended them to several friends.

Posted 02/15/08

I have known and been using Dave's U. A. for over 12 years. Not every shop offers you a ride to wherever you need to go or even lets you use a car to run an errand. Dave's isn't always the cheapest place for a quote, but do you always want cheapest and what might come with it? They have never "talked me into a repair" unless it was vital to the health and maintainence of my vehicle and often they work with me on payment plans. This is one of the few "family owned and run" businesses or shops around. They stick to their word and nothing is ever a surprise when you get your statement. I would send anyone there in a heartbeat. Now they have a south store too for my friends downtown... Keep it up Dave! and congrats on a job well done!

Pros: help with payment plans, ride to or from work, friendly and informative

Cons: prices are not the lowest but dedication is the highest

Posted 02/14/08

I've received great service at Dave's. They are a full service repair shop, offering much more than just oil changes. I love the email reminders when I need service. They keep detailed records of what services your vehicle has received, and what it needs. You won't get that at the corner "lube shop". It's also very convenient to be able to get state safety inspections done, as well as minor and major service and repairs.

Pros: Free internet access in waiting room (on their computer).

Cons: They can be hard to find your first time there.

Posted 02/11/08

if you have to give these guys any thing is they really try hard to take care of every body. they really care about my satisfaction. honest

Pros: shuttle rides

Cons: alot of people hear about them so have patience they are woth it

Posted 08/30/07

As a woman it has been hard for me to find a repair shop that I can trust. When I walked into Dave's to drop my car off for some simple repairs, everyone at the front desk treated me like a person and explained everything in detail so I could understand what was being done. Not only were they professional, but I walked out of there with a smile on my face and a little more knowledge on car care. I have finally found a shop I can rely on when I need car repairs.

Pros: Wonderful Customer Service

Cons: none

Posted 05/22/07

IVE BEEN TO A FEW SHOPS IN MY LIFE AND THIS ONE TOPS THEM ALL.THE SERVICE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND. THEY TOOK ME TO WORK. CHECKED OUT MY CAR THOROUGHLY.EXPLAINED EVERYTHING WITH NO PRESSURE. THE REPAIRS RAN A LITTLE LONGER THEN EXPECTED SO THEY PICKED ME UP AND HELPED ME PICK UP MY CHILD.COULDNT BE HAPPIER!!!!

Posted 09/12/06

This is a nice clean shop. They are very polite and courteous. They smiled and were very nice while charging me double the going rate for a simple repair. I was really hoping I had found a good reliable shop but I'll have to keep looking.

Posted 09/06/06

This place is awesome. I cant even express how pleased I am with this place. Ryan in particular was just great.

Point #1: They gave my brother a $21 gift certificate on future work for taking me to work. Why? Because he was helping out "their customer". HELLO is this the BEST place ever???

Point #2: They gave me an accurate assessment and estimate. And STuCK to it.

Point #3: They finished my brakes EARLY so that i wouldnt have to make an extra trip out there. Without my asking or pressuring. Just to be nice.<.

Point #4: They honored the 10% off coupon bringing my total down significantly

I will always use Dave's. Always.

Pros: Service, Timeliness, Location

Cons: None

Posted 08/09/06

I am writing to thank you for the kind service I received at your shop last week. I had extensive, much-needed repairs done to my car...and am very pleased with the results. You now have a customer for life!

Posted 06/20/06

Dave's Ultimate Automotive are professional, friendly, honest concientious, and well qualified. They are their name, 'Ultimate' Thanks again for the excellent service, and work performed recently, on both of my vehicles.

Posted 06/09/06

This place is amazing. I found them 3 years ago, and have been bringing my Cadillac Allante and Eldorado there ever since. They have the know how and resources to fix just about anything, but most importantly to me, the sophisticated older Cadillac Allante. They will give you a ride to work/home and Dave is a hand shake guy who does what he says he will. **Build a long term service relationship here, and once you do that, they will REALLY take care of you, but you!!!!! : )

Posted 06/06/06