John & Corky's Automotive Specialist

I had recently bought a 99 Miata about 15 months ago and was surfing the net looking for an auto shop that had a good reputation for working on Miatas. Many Miata owners repeatedly recommended Automotive Specialist for their friendliness, fairly priced, and efficient service. After reading the reviews on Citysearch, I decided to give them a try. Pros: speedy service, knowledgeable about Miatas, constant contact with customer Cons: I wasn't able to use the 3% off yellow labor card in addition to the tax free discount more

i go to jc for a oil change and they are always prompt and if i have to wait a long time they are upfront with me.they are the best place in round rock in my opinion. Pros: never have a problem and they are knowlgeable Cons: none so far more

I would rate JC Auto as average, I got a typical auto repair experience, which I didn't expect after all the positive reviews. I called JC for a quote on a steering problem. They were less than the Ford dealer, so I went with them. It was suppose to be a 24 hour job, but they kept receiving defective parts from their supplier so I had to wait for a 3rd one to be delivered before they could fix it. I don't blame them for that though. Then, they informed me that when they gave me the quote, they forgot that an alignment was necessary with this type of repair, and that it was an additional cost. The dealer included that in their estimate, so I actually ended up paying more than expected. Once I picked up the car, I had to take it back the next day because it was still not working properly. I hesitated to write a review, I just wanted to be done with the ordeal, but after a friend of mine experienced similar ""hidden charges"" I decided to post one. The car is fixed now, but it was a stereotypical repair experience. I think i will stick to the dealer from now on. Pros: Close to home, Dan was very helpful Cons: Hidden cost not presented up front more

We brought in our Protege when it didn't start and after Firestone said it was a bad alternator. I don't trust firestone so I thought I'd try out a new shop. I read good reviews about JC Automotive and decided to try them. We called the tow company who they suggest to bring in the car for ""$65"" and they would add it to my bill. Pros: good service Cons: unnecessary fee's more

Their motto is ""Returning the trust originally instilled in the family mechanic"" and I could not agree more. Dan and the guys are top-notch and honest. I originally went to them a couple of years ago after reading good things about them on this site. I had a number of nagging issues with my 89 Isuzu Trooper and brought it to them to get inspected and have them quote me on the other items. Pros: Trustworthy and dedicated more

My 94 ford pickup was overheating. I found these folks through city search. I'm always nervous about getting the car fixed as you can write books on what I don't know. I told them that the truck was overheating and when I stopped it was leaking fluid. I suggested ""It might be the water pump, but I don't know"". I also told them that I'm not a rich man and only wanted to fix what needed to be fixed. I was told that they would tell me what the problem was take care of only that problem when authorized. When they called, they told me, ""Nope, not the water pump - just a bad hose."" Well, they replaced the hoses, checked the system and assured everything OK. They could have ""stuck me"" for a new water pump (or more). They did what needed to be done and no more. They even saved what new coolant I had added as best they could, to pour back in. Their rates were fair and competitive. I feel I've found someone I can trust to take care of my old grey mare. Pros: Honest - with a capital H Cons: None for me... more

Within a month of moving to Round Rock, the A/C in our Corolla gave out. We took it in to a Toyota dealership, where they told us that there was a hole in the condenser and that the compressor would also have to be replaced. After hearing how much they were going to charge, we decided to get a second opinion. I searched around online, and we decided to take a change on JC's based on the awesome reviews. We were not disappointed!!! We dropped our car off in the morning and received a call only a few hours later telling us that the only problem was a leak in the Schrader valve. They checked out the compressor and condenser, and there were no problems there. We pad just under $230--a LOT less than the $1,000 we were quoted at the dealership. Dan was great at answering all of our questions--I have total faith that we were treated fairly and that our service was honest. I will recommend JC's to everyone I know! Pros: everything Cons: Can't think of anything! more

I've been coming to John and Dan for five years, now. On my first visit to the shop, my newly purchased ten-year-old Miata needed new brakes. John replaced the brake pads, turned the rotors, and told me everything he was doing and why. After taking the car home, I noticed an occasional squeal. It only happened in one place on one road, but it definitely happened. I took it back to John and described the problem. We couldn't reproduce it, so he couldn't hear it, but I insisted there was a problem in that left front wheel somewhere. John put the car back up on the lift, took apart the brake assembly, and found a part that was worn to a shine that shouldn't have been. That's what was making that noise. more

What I am about to state is factual. I took my truck to another shop in town and at the end of an $800 bill my truck was still broken. They wanted to work on it some more but I declined after finding out they charged me $140 for a part that cost $40 at Autozone. Multiply that times 3 since they changed three of them. A coworker heard about my situation and suggested I call JC's. Brian was courteous and Dan told me exactly what he would look for if i brought it in. I told him where I had taken it previously and instead of slamming the competition he let me rant and said he'd call me back with what he found. I got a call later that day saying he could have it fixed for $150. He's a liar though, I went to pay later that day and it was only $123. :) I was so impressed that I left the car there for some additional routine maintenance. I don't know who J&C are but I know who Dan and Brian are-- and I am impressed. Great job exceeding customer expectations guys. Pros: Trustworthy, reliable and accurate. These guys fix things. Cons: None that I can think of. more

These guys are excellent! They helped me out with my car's A/C problem by tell me exactly what was wrong with it and by installing a refurbished A/C compressor that I brought to them. When I dropped the car off for repair, they offered me a free ride to work and a pick up ride from work after the car was completed. Can't beat that! I'm very please with the repair quote that I got since you cannot compare it with the quote that the VW dealership gave me. Also, the office staff is very knowledgeable and honest. Pros: Knowledgeable, courteous and a very clean place Cons: None! more

What more can I say other than all the positive reviews are right on target and everything positive that anyone has said about JC Automotive Specialist were TRUE in my experience also!! I heard a rumor that they may open a location in Georgetown, Texas soon--I hope this is true because it would be a lot closer for me than the Round Rock location!! Pros: Finally a ""honest"" mechanic--couldn't believe that they still exsisted!! Cons: NONE--other than I hope they do open a Georgetown Location so it would be closer to me!!! more

When we moved back to Texas last year, and I knew it was only a matter of time before my wife's 1999 Alero (with 130K) would require attention that I couldn't provide myself. Over the years, we've learned the hard way that finding a good auto shop is harder than finding a good doctor (and almost as important). Pros: No upsell tactics, just good honest work Cons: haven't found any cons more

I'm sold! I had a laundry list of repairs on my Jeep I had been puting off, including a broken AC and a slow radiator leak. A coworker told me about JC Automotive but I kept putting it off for fear of the cost of a new AC compressor. This is a Jeep afterall... who needs AC!? But then my nephew gushed about the service he had recieved from JC Automotive. OK! OK! I get the hint. Pros: Honest, Great Customer Service, Reasonable Prices and Expert Repair more

Mechanics that live up to their Commitment to Excellence. Per their Web Site, Saturday work is normally done by appointment only. My situation was that I had family in town and the transmission in her truck was Pros: Thumbs up more

I took my car to Champion Toyota for an oil change. While there, I had them check out a noise it was making. After 2-1/2 hrs of sitting there, they had not yet even looked at it (I got there at 6:30 that morning and was one of the first four cars in the place). After some proding, the rep got someone to look at it. They said that a bracket was broken on the exhaust system and that two brake lines were in bad shape. They start telling me I would need to involve my insurance on the repairs, and gave me an estimate of $1826. As for the noise, the mechanic stated to me that the noise simply could be due to the number of miles I had on my car and they wrote on the estimate that ""replacing the motor mounts might cure the problem."" I told them I'd get back to them. Instead I called John and Corky's and spoke to John. When I told him what Toyota told me, he told me to bring it in and he'd look at it. I went straight over there and true to his word, he cleared out a bay and put my car up right away. After looking at it, he agreed with Toyota that a bracket was broken and two brake lines needed replacing, but he told me he could save me about $1000 or over the price they quoted. I left my car with him and they gave me a ride to my job. My car was ready about 1:30 pm the next day. And guess what, no more noise!!! They charged me $822. Pros: Service was great; personnel very friendly Cons: I found none more

... you would see a picture of this place. I can't recommend these guys enough. I brought my '06 Mustang GT in for it's 32k maintenance and some brake work. I was expecting to have to buy new rotors and pads, but the mechanics managed to save my original equipment. Most places would have just told me that I had to buy new parts. It takes real integrity to do what they did. On top of that, I had mentioned wanting some new Kumho tires, but I was unable to find the ones I needed locally for a price I was willing to pay. They ended up calling some places for me! Pros: Cared about my car, they're honest, tried to find parts for me when I was unsuccessful Cons: None! more

There are not enough stars to give these guys! Honest, fast, quality, fair pricing, fabulous service... need I say more? Pros: Everything! You can trust them, heck I'd even let them watch my kids if I had any. Cons: none! Well I guess I have to pick my but up and drop it off for an oil change instead of it magically hapening. more

i've had 2 more satisfied visits to JC since my last review. they're very consistent. knowledgeable, helpful, and straightforward. i'm giving them 5 stars this time because last time i gave them 4 and i'd prefer to give them a 4.5. my only complaint (and a minor one at that) is that each time i've had work done there has been a small communication issue. for some reason i wasn't notified when the vehicle was ready. i've also been given an inaccurate estimate as to how long it would take. still, these are VERY minor issues, and i'll happily deal with them to get GOOD SOLID HONEST SERVICE!! more

Without question John and Corky's is the best automotive garage in the round rock area. The level of mechanical competency, customer service, and price sets JC's apart from other mechanics in the area. John, Dan, and their staff are highly knowledgeable and experienced. (The garage is not full of newbies who will trash your car). They offer quality work at a fair price. I've brought into their garage a few different cars. All have been repaired well. Also, if you work at Dell, they offer complimentary shuttle service to the Dell campus. Pros: mechanical expertise, pride in work, fair price Cons: nothing significant more

As a woman who knows enough about cars to have a clue as to what the problem is, these guys can't get more praise out of me. They explain things in detail, but on the level you approach them with. They offer outstanding customer service, high quality repairs, and all the hype I read on the site was true! After the diagnoses of my failing clutch, Dan walked me to the SUV and let me hear and see the problem. Dan showed me the diagrams on the computer and called three separate part services, right in front of me, before finding the right product at the right price. Pros: Anything and Everything Cons: Location is a bit out the way for Austinites, but worth every bit of rush hour drive more