Johnson Gene Automotive Service

 

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Astra P.

Austin, TX

I have a car curse on me. I swear, I have the worst luck with cars, and I've joked that anyone should be wary leaving a car in my care, since they might not get it back in the same shape.

However, I may have finally found an antidote to my "curse," and that antidote is Gene Johnson Automotive Service.

As usual, my car was having issues, and it got to the point where it was barely drive-able. We did a little research, and my boyfriend asked advice from some of his mechanic friends, and they all recommended Gene Johnson.

Feeling trepidatious nonetheless (you never know what to expect when you take your car somewhere), we brought it in, and I got a call back later that same day. In fact, they'd already fixed the problem, since it was so simple. When they mentioned that a belt was loose as well, and I ought to get that fixed, I asked how much it would run me, and was flabbergasted to hear "40 or 50."

"40 or 50 /dollars/?"

"Yep."

That sold me right there. I mentioned one other problem the car was having, they fixed that the next day, and my car was good to go two days after I brought it in, all for the sweet tune of about $250.

End result: reasonably priced, fair, fast (although that's not always the case -- they're a small mom-and-pop business and can't always promise quick service), and honest. Plus, they understand that us po' folks sometimes can't afford to get everything done that ought to be done, so they'll at least make sure you can get from point A to point B. Which is all right with me.

My curse may finally be lifted.

Just to be safe, though, don't loan me your car!

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Nick H.

Austin, TX

To put it bluntly, I've never felt like Gene Johnson was screwing me.  We've taken both our cars there for all kinds of needs and they've always been fast and reasonably priced.  The one time I DID have a problem with the repairs, they were apologetic and honestly admitted they didn't know what was wrong with the car and eventually offered to resolve the situation in other ways.

I know next to nothing about auto repair but I get the distinct feeling that the people at Gene Johnson's are some of the good ones.

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Regina M.

Austin, TX

This is the place to go if you want reliable and trustworthy repair service. Richard (the owner) will tell you if you could get better specialized service somewhere else in town--he tells it to you straight. I've been going here for 8 years for oil changes, repairs and upkeep and have recommended this place to many friends, always with good results. I have never been disappointed. GREAT place.

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