Joe & Mike's Automotive

Very honest and very competent with a range of makes and models, automotive systems. Free advise/counsel. The one time they couldn't fix a problem (which only occurred sporadically), after several hours of testing they didn't charge a cent. Not cheap--but fair; lots of other places quote lower prices but then add on all sorts of additional costs once they've got your keys. I have complete faith in the integrity of these guys.

After my car had been in their shop for awhile I opened the hood just to check the oil and found one of their huge ball-peen hammers on top of my radiator. It had been there at least a week. Luckily it was lodged in place by cables or it could have ruined my engine. What they were hammering on I can't say. They ARE very sweet - especially the owner. They mean well - but a couple of times standard repairs took forever and I had to bring the car back several times before they got it right. Very frustrating. They are generous about letting you pay off over time - but they charge a lot.

Whenever I have mentioned them to friends, they have already been there and only had good things to say. Under new ownership, I followed the new owner from his former location nearby, and discovered Joe & Mike's Automotive Service; apparently, they can do it all. Whenever I enter a business, I can tell what the management is like, from the attitudes of the personnel; it starts from the top down. They are kind, fun, helpful, and honest. On the Southeast Corner of Pacific Avenue @ 20th Street; they lock your vehicle up at night.