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jerry johnson
a month ago
The best Mechanic in Miami Beach. My transmission went out on my Lexus. He fixed it and I was back on the road!
James
4 years ago
After 2 months, I am still carless and dealing with the many problems this place has put me in. My car had been having some trouble so we towed it over there. They called us and said they have to take out the engine to find out what exactly is going on, like it was not a big deal. What they didn't tell us, was that this action would invalidate the warranty that this car had with the Hyundai dealership (this was only a 4 year old car), and if they have indeed been in the business for 30+ years, how would they not know this? Why did they not inform us that taking out the engine could potentially ruin our warranty? If this place has any idea what they were doing, they would have told us this, or maybe they did know this, and just knew that we were going to pay whatever it costed to fix the engine. My family and I are not experts with cars at all and rely on PROFESSIONALS to know what they are doing and be completely transparent with the repercussions of taking out the engine, especially when we had payed them thousands and thousands of dollars in the past and thought we had a relationship. Turns out the engine was shot.. So now, we have a bad engine out of the vehicle. Now, they want to charge us 5000-6000 to put a new engine in, or a couple thousand to put the broken engine back in the car, which they never mentioned to us during the phone call. Not only did they ruin a warranty we had with the dealership, but they never mentioned at all how much it will cost to put the engine, fixed or not, back in the car. They wanted to charge us over a thousand dollars to put a broken engine back in the car, or the 5000-6000 for a new one. So we essentially had no choice at that point. They assumed we would say yes to the new engine job without informing us of anything before. It doesnt stop there. We payed them 500 dollars to get our car back and engine, physically separate from eachother. Know what they did? THEY HAD COMPLETELY TAKEN MY ENGINE APART. We were given back a broken down engine with 4-5 boxes full of disassembled parts, bolts, screws and wires. So here we are with an engine-less vehicle, a completely broken down disassembled engine, and 3-4 boxes filled with hundreds of parts, loss of $500, and a tarnished relationship. It has been over 2 months now and I am still dealing with the issues that were given to me by this service. I had to pay out of pocket to put the engine completely back together (were missing pieces as well), and then put back into my car with a crane, close over a 1000$, and then for it to be checked out by Hyundai. I still have to pay for a new engine and transmission. They ruined my warranty which I had, which a professional mechanic shop should have known when they took out my engine. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
Starlight
3 months ago
This Service Station truly proves what their name is all about, Service".Family owned, and operated serving the Miami Beach and surrounding community since 1983."No Job to Small or to Large", was written on the store front when they first took over and cleaned up the location.Sierra Auto Center has the best prices for fuel in town, also Diesel!Jose A. Sierra, Founder & Head of Operations together with his wife were always present at Sierra Auto Center from dawn till dusk.Growing rapidly, Mr. Sierra s younger brother Sixto joined the team.Through the years Mr. Sierra shared his passion for automobiles with his sons; the eldest Jose R., earning his Engineering Degree; today Jose R. works side by side with his father. Jose R. holds the Master Technician Certification for Sierra Auto Center, he can answer any questions about your vehicle; Jose R. works with all computer analytical devices for domestic as well as luxury imports.While you wait, stop by the Sierra Caf� for some fresh homemade Pastelitos de Guava and warm Empanadas, the best in town!They have sandwiches and sweets galore.Of course a fresh aromatic Cuban Espresso is waiting for YOU, or a Cortadito to your delight. There is a full service Quick Mart with an extensive wine selection, and healthy options always available.I love this place! It s Amazing!Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Side view mirror repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto tire replacement, Auto emissions testing, Air conditioning, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change
Arita Sh
6 months ago
They patched my tire in 5 min. No wait. Only $25. Awesome service.
Judith Toro
3 years ago
Getting ready to go on a trip so I wanted to give my car a little tuneup and get it ready for the road. The service was amazing the environment and professionalism was impeccable. I loved how they took care of me and assured me my car was safe to go on a long road trip. Also a big bonus was that while I was waiting for my car to be serviced I treated myself to Cafecito Cubano and there was an endless selection of baked goods. From pastries to sandwiches to the simplest request of a salad and yogurt parfait and there amazing Milk shake selection. You name it I m sure they have it. I have never seen a station like this one and they make you feel so welcomed. Thank you so much to the owner Jose Sierra and his staff for making my experience a great one.
2kostasd
a year ago
These "mechanics" are butchers - stay away! Purchased a vehicle which just had repairs done by Sierra Auto Center to the tune of $2,300.00, and not only did they NOT fix the problems, their installation of parts was so amateurish that I could not believe a trained technician would do such work! They installed a rear differential pinion seal, and basically banged on the new seal sides to the point where the seal leaks again not even 1,000 miles after being replaced. Not only that, but they replaced rear brake pads but did not replace the wheel cylinders, so now the brakes are leaking fluid everywhere and it's unsafe to drive. I now have to spend money again to "redo" all their butchered work - my mechanic laughed when he saw the condition of the pinion seal and how banged up it was, which I noticed by getting under the car before taking it to them for repair to see where the leak was coming from. Absolutely NO PRIDE in their workmanship, so do yourself a favor, stay away from this place!!Service: Auto brake repair
Kate Arce
2 years ago
I brought my car to Sierra Auto Center to buy and have them install 2 tires. They put the 2 new tires on the front of my car. A couple of days after that I went to Idaho and Oregon for 2 1/2 weeks. When I came back, I saw that the sensor on the drivers' side front tire was not reading the tire pressure. I brought the car back to them to ask what was causing the problem and they said that the tire sensor on that tire needed to be replaced and would cost $150. This seemed strange to me because there was no problem with the tire sensor before they replaced my tires. Carlos said to return any day that week in the morning and he would replace the tire sensor.Two days later I went to to Sierra Auto to talk to them about replacing the sensor and the fact that the tire sensor was fine before they replaced the tires. Carlos would barely speak to me and told me that he was too busy to help me.I am going to have to take my car somewhere to have the tire sensor replaced. This will cost me of course, and that is in addition to the $388.73 that Carlos charged me for the purchase and installation of 2 tires. Additionally, they did not align my tires.Do not use this place.Service: Tires
Russ Irizarry
4 years ago
Had a bad experience at this place. I dropped off my car ( a Dodge ) there on a Friday for a part that the owner said would come in on the following Tuesday. The part never arrived. He tells me that the part is in transit and will come on Wednesday. Wednesday he calls me and says he doesnt know when the part is going to arrive. Really? I told him to just forget it. I picked up the car on Thursday and had to pay $200 for labor. He didn t even offer me a discount for my inconvenience. I took the car to the Dodge dealer, which is what i should ve done in the first place, and had them order the part and fix the car. Never again.
Sean McIntyre
5 years ago
Great place, honest owner named Carlos who s taken care of me 5-6 times with multiple vehicles. His prices are always cheaper than the rest of Miami Beach, I don t even cross-compare anymore. He s honest and will not give you a service you don t need. Best mechanic I ve ever had. Couldn t be happier.
David Simbaco
7 years ago
Incredible service! Had an issue with my car and after going to 3 different auto shops, the most honest opinion and reasonable price came down to them. Was able to get my issue resolved while having lunch at their cafeteria.. Quick, reliable and honest.
Joey Willig
a year ago
I ve been coming here off and on for years to have carlos fix my various cars i ve brought in. Always quick to fix the problems and great communicator. The more honest and decentlypriced mechanics in the area in my experience
Willie Lopez
a year ago
The best Gas station in miami beach always Richard Richard Castro make me get a good time there ,cooking and take care about us with great hospitality ! We neeed u back ,last times didn t see u there ,where u at Richard ??
MIKE MOFF
4 years ago
I CALLED THIS PLACE TO GET INFO ON A CAR I HAD PURCHASED THAT THEY HAD SERVICED, CARLOS WAS VERY HELPFUL. ITS NICE TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE THAT WILL GIVE YOU INFORMATION EVEN WHEN YOUR NOT SPENDING MONEY WITH THEM. THANKS CARLOS.
Mike Hirooka
a year ago
They plug my tire quickly & has a great bakery inside!
Alice PIMIENTA
9 years ago
Great service, they always take are of my car quickly and do their best to find the cheapest option. Definitely recommend!
Eduardo Marquez
3 years ago
Quick and fast place for cafe con leche or cortadito.. .. Great service.. Great prices for the Beach.. So don't wait..
Thierry Read
3 years ago
Expensive gas. I rather cross the bridge and drive the extra mile. 10 bucks difference on a full tank is a big difference. So excuse me...
Lina Arbelaez
5 months ago
Excellent food and service
Emilio Sejas
10 years ago
Thank you for your service. Carlos and Sixto you guys are the best. My engine runs great.
Vittoria M Maughn Forde
3 months ago
Excellent service
Oyu D (Oyu)
9 years ago
Tried to get bakery but the woman didn't speak english well
Noel Ortiz
4 years ago
Over charge me on work that was done to my car and it was never right
Michael Volante
3 years ago
Great reasonable mechanic on South Beach.
FIFA Addicted
5 years ago
Stay away. Charged a fortune and the problem persisted.
Ricardo Tovar
a year ago
Its not affordable anymore
Marlon Grau
8 months ago
Terrible service, last night they closed the door and said we will wait, they started serving through the window in 5 minutes and it took almost 20 minutes, the service was too slow, people were desperateTerrible servicio, anochw cerraron la puerta y dijeron que esperaremos que comenzaban a atender por la ventana en 5 minutos y demoraron casi 20 minutos, el servicio demasiado lento, la gente estaba desesperada
Marlene Betancourt
5 years ago
Este taller es de lo peor p�simo, No le pondr�a ni una estrella. Estafadores de primera me cobraron 600 dolares entre la bater�a y un sensor que le pusieron incluido la revision y 50 dolares de grua me garantizaron que no iba a tener mas ning�n problema el�ctrico y en menos de un mes las luces direccionales no encienden. Demoraron 1 semana para decirme lo que tiene y unas horas para poner la bater�a y el sensor llevas el auto y no dicen lo que tiene alegando que una tiene que autorizar la revisi�n para cobrarla. Pero ademas de eso cuando va uno a recogerlo no hay ning�n mec�nico que lo entregue y muestre el trabajo solo pagar y recoger el carro. Tampoco garantizan garantia del trabajo Tienen un sistema de pago y atenci�n p�simo como para no regresar jamas. Realmente me sent� bastante mal al saber lo que me cobraban por algo que no me mostraron y mas aun cuando no sirvi� para nada lo que hicieron pienso que la revisi�n fue p�sima y que nunca dieron realmente con el problema el�ctrico del carro solo cambiaron la bater�a para resolver y que el carro arrancara. Recomiendo a todas las mujeres que manejan no pasar por este taller pues pienso que se aprovechan para convencerlas y estafarlas. En general no se lo recomiendo a nadie.
Esperanza Ramos Torre
8 months ago
Very good service and cleanlinessMuy buena atenci�n y limpieza