Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech
About this shop
- Hours
- Specialties
- Specializes in Air Conditioning workHas ASE certified mechanicsSpecializes in Brakes and MufflersHappily gives binding estimatesSpecializes in Radiator workSpecializes in Engine Rebuild work
- Loaners
- No
- Notes
Score card
They are always honest | 3.0/5 |
They are competent | 4.0/5 |
Their repair price is reasonable | 3.0/5 |
They complete the work in a timely manner | 4.5/5 |
They respond well when they screw something up | 2.0/5 |
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs | 3.5/5 |
They treat male and female customers in the same manner | 5.0/5 |
They are always honest | 3.0/5 |
I would use this mechanic again | 3.0/5 |
I would recommend this mechanic to others | 3.0/5 |
They fix the problem the first time | 4.0/5 |
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood | 4.5/5 |
The hours of operation are convenient for customers | 4.5/5 |
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) | 5.0/5 |
Reviews
Nov 17, 2014
- Zuizo
9/6/2013
Watch your wallet. I went here based on the good reviews and the claims that the owner runs an honest shop. I wanted to like this place because it is close to my home and convenient. Sadly, it was not meant to be.
Kevin quoted $500 for an oil cooling line replacement. He had just finished another $500 job for me that I had not done a price check on so I decided to do a price comparison. The GMC dealer quoted the same oil cooling line replacement job for $325. Worse yet, I found out my original repair could also have been accomplished for $350 (instead of the $500 I paid).
It appears that Kevin Hinkley Auto is charging for jobs at a rate that is 50% more than dealership prices
Needless to say I will never go back. Their pricing is arbitrary and way too expensive.

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