Ahrens Auto Inc.

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  Gregory Stetz
a week ago
Amazing mechanics and trustworthy. I can t say enough good things about them. Joey and crew are great and price things fairly from what I can tell compared to others. The big thing to me is trust and I know I can trust them and they won t tell me I need unnecessary repairs. They ve been clear communicating what might eventually need to be replaced in the future. Highly recommend them. Everything they ve ever fixed has functioned great. They ve worked on my Toyota Tundra with 260,000 miles and it runs great.

  Christopher Waldo
4 months ago
I've been taking my car to Ahrens Auto for several years now, and I've always been impressed with their level of service. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and trustworthy, and they always take the time to explain the work that needs to be done in a way that I can understand.Stan, the service manager, is particularly impressive. He has a wealth of technical expertise, and he's always willing to go the extra mile.In addition to the great service, Ahrens Auto is also very quick and efficient. They always return my car on time, and they never try to sell me unnecessary services. Prices are also fair and reasonable.Overall, I can't recommend Ahrens Auto highly enough. They're the best auto shop I've found, and I know I can always count on them to take care of me.

  Ryan Jones
4 months ago
Great customer service and honest people. They even told me NOT to replace parts I thought I needed, but didn't actually. Only fixed what I needed/asked for and nothing extra, aside from running a diagnosis and noting suggestions for other preventative care. Very reasonably priced, would come again.

  Victor Marik
10 months ago
Had my engine replaced. Very friendly to communicate with and reasonable price.Took a while to work on it because it seems they are busy but I wasn't in a super hurry and I realize it is a big job.. They did a great job in the end. I like how thorough they are when they work on things. I have had no issues with it since.

  Kimberly Mueller
a year ago
I've used Ahrens a handful on my oldie Buick. They've always had fair prices and only tell me what I truly need (which is a blessing considering many shops tell you small things to get more money out of you) to keep my old boy running. They're great on time and communications regarding repairs or concerns. It's also conveniently located next to a bus stop so getting home while they work on my car is easy peasie. Will 100% recommend this location for car repairs.Services: Auto maintenance, Battery

  chris pinkoson
8 months ago
Probably a strange thing to say about a mechanic, but I always have a great experience here. They are friendly, honest, and their prices are fair. I live in the NW side of town, and drive downtown just to have them work on my cars.

  Philip and Chrissy Cobb
5 months ago
Great people. Worked me in even though I didn't have an appointment. Explained things well. Would recommend.

  Randall Mcalister
2 years ago
Great shop! Joey took care of my front end vibration on my tundra and fixed some bent sway bar end links. Joey is very knowledgeable and found the right parts same day.

  Steve Smith
2 years ago
Had my Altima taken there for ignition issues, and also for throwing all sorts of codes. They could've piled on extra repairs, but as others have said...they didn't. They just fixed what was wrong at a reasonable price in a timely matter.I tend to do a lot of my own repairs because it's so hard to find a shop you can trust to do good work at a fair price..I trust Ahrens now. They've gained a loyal customer.

  Brandon Walker
a month ago
It was an awesome experience, Mr. Ahrenn did a wonderful job.

  Ariana Montierth
4 years ago
I ve been taking my car to Ahren s for years and they have been great. Prices are fair and they fix the problems the first time. They also are on point when they tell me when my car will be ready, unlike a lot of other mechanics I ve been to. I also appreciated how the last time I brought my car in, they were honest with me about what I needed to fix to get my car road worthy and what I could put off or not even worry about. Since I know nothing about cars, the trust with a mechanic is of course very important.

  Randy Shochet
a year ago
I live about 30 miles away, I called around 10 am and spoke to Joey and told him I wanted to drop the vehicle off the same day and that I would like to drop it off so we could leave it inside of his business as it would be subject to tampering over the weekend. He told me he would be there until 5:30 PM and I told him I was coming. I got there early at 4:40 PM only to find the business completely closed and locked up. I left him a message on his voicemail asking him to call me back on Monday to somehow explain the situation that I drove 70 miles round-trip for nothing. He never even called me back. Poor customer service and it s going to be a long time before I go back there.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Jennifer Piotroski
a year ago
I was in Gainesville, 3.5 hours from home, to accompany a parent for a major surgery. On the drive up the day before, our AC stopped working. The next morning while we were waiting to go into surgery, I researched local independent mechanics in the area and called two of them, explaining the situation. I chose Ahren's because Stan was friendlier and offered a more flexible option for my situation. After my parent went into surgery, I went to Ahren's and they had me out the door in about two hours, having diagnosed and replaced the blower motor for a great price. The work was impeccable and everyone was really friendly. It means a lot, especially when you are out of town with the stress of a major medical procedure. This shop deserves your business. They've earned it!

  Yoko Fisher
3 years ago
A Gainesville gem! The team at Ahrens is always friendly and willing to go the extra mile. Dave and Stan have gotten me appointments in a timely manner (even day of) and carefully explained issues with my car through the years. The quality, timeliness, and price of the work they provide is unbeatable. Highly recommend.Services: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning, Oil changeServices: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning, Oil change

  Jessica Magill
7 years ago
Ahrens auto has wonderful customer service and does great work for a reasonable price. Dave set up my appointment and had my car in and out in a timely manner. They were even willing to work with me regarding the payment. It's always scary taking your car to some unknown mechanic but these guys were truly professional and took care of the honey do list for my car. They even recommended someone to fix the issue they couldn't (Nissan key replacement). 10/10 Would recommend and would come here again.

  Michael Reed
3 years ago
It is wonderful to have a place to take your car that you trust will be honest and do exceptional work. These guys care about their customers. I was very impressed by all the "Stay safe" procedures they had in place from wiping down all car seats, steering wheel and dash to the touchless key exchange. You felt very secure in their efforts to keep you safe.

  Chanel Cross
3 years ago
My check engine was on and I needed my car fixed ASAP. I dropped my car off in the morning and got it mid afternoon same day. They were professional and kept me up to date on the progress of my car. The cost was fair and I will definitely go back to them for future repairsService: Auto engine diagnosticService: Auto engine diagnostic

  Donald Ahrens
a year ago
This is Don Ahrens. We try to exceed our customers expectations always. Ahrens Auto has been my life's work since I was 12 working with my father fixing car's. I build and race sports cars, because I love to compete and win. Driving cars at the track offers lot's of insight when cars are pushed to extreme condition's . So if you need service or enhancements we are ready to help. I sold Ahrens auto to Joey Wilson that continues the tradition of awesome superior family repair and service for all types of vehicles. I feel very luck to have such a awesome technician to carry on the tradition I started in 1982.

  Cameron J
a year ago
Great service. I was referred by a friend that has used them in the past who is also friends with them. They were honest fair and competent. Couldn't ask for anything more from a mechanic shop

  Nickolas Bledsoe
2 years ago
Got my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 engine replaced here and after 1k miles so far so good! Team was very thorough and has made the list of reputable car mechanics! Now let s see here about elite HVAC folks!

  Larry Brock
2 years ago
I am very pleased with the service and expertise of the owner, Joey, and the other mechanics at Ahren s. My 300ZX TT was in for a brake problem recently. It needed a part that wasn t able to be located. Joey kept at it and actually fabricated what I needed from a similar one. It did the trick. Most places would just tell you, sorry, we can t help you , but not them. Joey was determined to get it done. Kudos to a great team.Service: Brakes

  Marshall Gray
3 years ago
Just look at all of their excellent reviews. Dan kept in touch with me as they worked through a serious safety issue with my old Toyota. Always super pleasant to deal with and got me back on the road for a fraction of what a dealer would have cost. HIGHLY recommend.Services: Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnosticServices: Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic

  Diana C
3 years ago
I highly recommend this place!!!! We will from now on take our vehicles only to Ahrens. We are also referring friends their way. They are kind,honest, fast and do excellent work.I had original went to Tire Plus on 43rd for a oil change. Tire plus informed me that I had a bad oil leak and it would take 14 hours to fix in addition it would cost $1,800. They told me they had to drop my transmission to fix the leak. I was very grateful they told me about the leak and that it needed to be fixed urgently. $1,800 is a lot of money and i needed my car desperately to go to work.We wanted to double check elsewhere for better pricing before we put down that much.My husband checked on Gainesville reddit and it recommend Ahrens. I call and told Ahrens Auto about the terrible leak I had. He got me right in. I showed him the receipt from Tire Plus about where the leak was.Ahren's Auto did their own diagnostics. The leak was NOT where Tire Plus had said it was ,it was NOT a 14 hour job and most importantly it was NOT $1800 Job!!!Ahrens Auto got my leak fixed under 2-3 hours and found were my leak actually was. I only paid about $300. We are so relieved and glad we double check and went to Ahrens Auto. we will be returning to them if we need any vehicle work.Thank you so much !!

  Matthew Ongel
2 years ago
Ahren's Auto was fantastic. Stan helped to get my Nissan Altima CVT transmission swapped out quickly and the service was better than any mechanic I have ever been to. Stan was with in touch through every step of the repair process with unrivaled customer service. Thanks to Stan and the guys there for getting me squared away.Services: Transmission, Steering & suspension repairServices: Transmission, Steering & suspension repair

  Matt Benson
6 years ago
Close your eyes and try to imagine the absolute worst possible car mechanic nightmare experience you can dream up. Then picture the complete opposite of that. Yes, Ahrens is that good.I recently bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla, and within minutes of purchasing it, the check engine light came on and the car began to idle really high. It was the weekend, so all I could do was wait and try researching the problem in the meantime.My brother is a very talented mechanic, so I've always been pretty spoiled. If I ever had a problem, I just brought my car to him and he'd take care of it. However, my brother now lives halfway across the country, so I had to find a new shop. A quick Google search led me to Ahrens, and after reading through a dozen 5-star reviews, I didn't feel I had to look any further.I called Ahrens first thing Monday morning and spoke with David. He told me to bring the car in and they'd have a diagnosis by the afternoon. So I did.Not only did David call back with the diagnosis, but they were able to get the part and replace it all within 6 hours of my call! And I didn't even have an appointment!Let's face it - nobody likes to go to the mechanic. It's inconvenient and costly and there's always that concern of being ripped off or mislead. I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way.I can't imagine bringing my car anywhere else. Ahrens is hands down the best service experience I've ever had. They'd probably even compete with my brother if he were still around ;)Thank you David and the entire Ahrens staff. I'll be singing your praises for weeks to come.

  Boomeraag Bushed
a year ago
This place is a literal scam they wanted to charge me $700 for a starter.... Then they charged me $75 for a "30 minute diagnostic" they never contacted me to tell me anything over the course of 3 days. I DO NOT RECOMMEND STAY AWAY. I went to another mechanic and they are charging me far less!

  Honey Langford
a year ago
I've been using Ahrens for my last 3 vehicles. Always honest and easy experiences. Won't go anywhere else!

  Floyd Hilty
3 years ago
I have used Ahrens Auto numerous times over the last few years. They have always been courteous and promptly called with updates about the work they were performing. All of the repairs they have done have held up, without needing any further work. I would highly recommend them as your Gainesville area mechanic.Services: Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil changeServices: Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change

  Lynne MediCine
3 years ago
I really appreciated having thorough, knowledgeable and skilled people helping me with my car. This is not the place for a band aid. They helped me restore my car, not just keep it on the road. I feel safe and happy knowing they are there to help me keep my car in great shape! Thanks you guys for all the work. Services: Transmission, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil changeServices: Transmission, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change

  Jonathan Kershaw
3 years ago
Ok so at first we thought that our experience was not going to be good. They changed a part and took our money and the problem persisted. But when we explained our concerns and gave our input about what we thought the actual problem was, they repaired the problem and did not charge us, not even for parts. That's a rare thing. We expected to at least have to pay an additional hundred dollars for the part. Thanks for helping us out and listening to us. I'm sorry if I came across really strong, other mechanics have tainted my expectations. You changed them for the better.Service: General repairs & maintenance