Bear Automotive & Alignment Service
4.3 (47)
1126 E 17th St N, Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 263-9200
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reviews
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Ben Epperson
a month ago
What a joke! My kid that is still in highschool has more automotive knowledge and skill than this whole shop combined. Gary would roll over in his grave if he knew what this shop has turned into..... Go home and Let the real professionals do what they do, you and your team have no place in this industry.
zero harmada
5 days ago
Bear always does good work. They have always given accurate quotes and stick to them.
Vahagn Krmoyan, Esq.
4 months ago
Amazing service, friendly staff, expeditiously service the vehicle. I've brought three vehicles for repairs and maintenance in the years I've used Great Bear, always exceptional service.
Mercedes Alberson
3 months ago
Who ever I spoke to on the phone was very rude. They did give me some good information. Maybe a receptionist might be an asset here.
Jared Brinton
2 years ago
I have mixed feelings about Bear Automotive. I had a couple thousand worth of repairs done here over time, and its all held up fine over the years, but there have been points of concern along the way.One time bringing in my car I was, among other things, looking for an opinion on a very loud transmission rattle that's virtually impossible to miss. They somehow forgot I asked about it, and also didn't notice when test driving? I had to point it out after the fact before they realized anything was off. Makes me wonder what else they miss.More recently, my wife got an older hybrid vehicle. I know Bear can sometimes be a bit choosy in what work they pick up, so we only called them up for some pretty standard, non-hybrid-specific issues, like a wheel bearing or a water pump. For both issues, they refused to work it. With the water pump especially, they made it clear the issue was that they refuse to work on any hybrids if the work is even mildly technical. They did refer me to a good shop for the job, but they also cleared the engine codes as well, so I couldn't show the next shop the error, which seems like a major misstep to me. Luckily, I'd written down the engine codes from a previous mechanic so I didn't lose it, but others may not have been so lucky.Everyone I've interacted with at Bear has been nice, and the work they actually performed has been without issue, but the way they go about their business makes it more and more difficult for me to utilize their services. At this point, I'm giving up on them as my go-to mechanic as they simply refuse to do the sort of work that I need done.
Juanita Taylor
2 years ago
I had my car towed to them for $70 , and made sure that they could work on my type of car . After assuring me they could i got a call hours later saying its beyond there expertise. So another l$70 dollar tow and the place closes early doesn't notifies me at all. Then go down too get my key since couldn't get when theu closed early, he tries charging me $139 and not the $80 agreed on. How is it you can not fix anything cost me $220 total and still be ok with how you cheat people and make your money .
Amy Metzinger
3 years ago
Gary rocks!Most honest mechanic I have ever metBF has a1949 Wileys jeepsterOnly person that ever works on it is GaryUp front good guy!
Ym QM
6 years ago
This team is amazing. They talk to you like you're family not just a price tag. They take the time to show you what is wrong , before they do anything . Highly recommend this shop for all your automotive needs...
demi garza
3 years ago
They have earned our business for any future fixes! So happy with them. Incredibly fast, very friendly, and reasonably priced. Cannot thank them enough.
Linda Evans
4 years ago
Very friendly personal. Great priced and really fast service. Drop truck off for front end alignment, went to look at a car and they called saying truck was done.
Peter and Lacey Struska
a year ago
Good place, I miss Gary but Howard does a pretty good job too.
A Google User
2 years ago
Never had a problem always toke care of my juck and they are very honest and strait forward no complaints here.
Shawn Woolsey
8 years ago
Service has been great, very trustworthy and quick. It's a bit of a drive but we'll worth it. I would recommend them to anyone.
Terri Arment
3 years ago
Gary s the best. Honest. Gets it done if he can. Won t touch it if he can t. Used him for over 20 years
Bruce Messecar
4 years ago
I have had work done. 2 dif trucks excellent. Gary is good. Man.
Sue Hornung
4 years ago
Gary is the best. He's trustworthy with fair prices and honest, fast service.
Tina Fredrick
6 years ago
We have taken all of our vehicles here at one point or another. I love this place. Will continue to use!!
Adrian Green
4 years ago
Horrible customer service.. extremely overpriced... They are very rude and try to do more than what you ask and charge you for it.
Chris
4 years ago
The owner doesnt BS or mix words. Straight up does reliable work for a fair rate.
Raul Hurtado Negretejr
4 years ago
I recommend them to anybody and everybody their service was great and a customer service was excellent
Makayla Crawford
5 years ago
Bear automotive is awesome! They do great work and for a reasonable price!
Noah Hicks
15 years ago
I'm always given a honest opinion here. Even if that means its best to get a repair done somewhere else.
Calvin Hilt
4 years ago
Always kept me updated on progress and the cost. Did a great job.
Ale Munoz
6 years ago
Horrible customer service!After asking 2 questions guy that answered literally said "why don't you go get it done somewhere else"?What a damm jerk!
Justin Keithley
3 years ago
Excellent place to have work done to your car or truck!!
Matt Leming
6 years ago
Great mechanics, reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
F C
2 years ago
New owner, great guy, great fast and efficient!
charles Arthur
4 years ago
Mechanics ready to work, high prices result in quality results
Scot-Senshi O
7 years ago
Great place for automobile work
Charlene Arrington
6 years ago
Best mechanic in town!