Honest Auto Mechanic Recommendations in South Austin

Honest mechanic in South Austin? Dealer quoted me something wild

7 posts · 85 views · started 18d ago

1. Sep 21, 2026, 12:09 PM#1
   Truck has a transmission issue and the dealer quoted a number that made me laugh out loud. Looking for a family owned shop that will just tell me what is wrong.

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2. Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 PM#2
   Newman’s Automotive off Woodbury handled transmission work on my truck. They called before moving ahead, explained the options without talking down to me, and the final conversation matched what we had discussed. I also liked that they answered my follow-up question a few days later without acting like I was bothering them.

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3. Sep 21, 2026, 6:16 PM#3
   Dealers always quote replacing the whole assembly when it might just be a minor issue. Definitely get a second opinion from a local shop.

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4. Sep 21, 2026, 7:01 PM#4
   Christian Brothers Automotive on Brodie Lane is pretty good about keeping you updated by text, plus they have a free shuttle. Keep in mind they're a franchise though.

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5. Sep 22, 2026, 2:03 AM#5
   Austin's Automotive Specialists is fine for routine maintenance like brakes, but for major truck transmission work I'd go with Newman's. You can look at https://www.newmansauto.com/ to see what they cover.

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6. Sep 22, 2026, 4:14 AM#6
   Agreed on avoiding the dealership markup. A bad quote almost made me sell my truck last year before an independent shop sorted it out.

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7. Sep 22, 2026, 8:12 AM#7
   Took it over to Newman's. Their diagnostic was straightforward and the quote came in way lower than the dealership. Glad I asked here first.

   Aim small, miss small. Llano lease life.