Borlasca’s Erick Auto Center

I went in knowing I was going to have a costly repair. Came out having a better bargain than I thought. They delivered my car as promised and did not try to sell me up on any other additional services. The day it was going to be ready, I called for them to add an additional service and it was done within the hour.
Overall very satisfied. Great prices for being. Located in the inner loop of Houston.

I got ripped off at this place. Partially due to my stupidity. I went to get my 2006 Mazda6 car checked for any potential problems before a very long cross country drive (I really asserted that they do a thorough check). I shall explain the sequence of events that followed.
A very young guy (possibly 20 – 21 years of age) who sat at the office took my car, and I waited to hear the verdict. He came back after some time, and told me a few problems with the car. He insisted that I fix certain things, relating to the fuel transmission (which would cost around $ 250) that very day. I said to him that my intention was to get the car checked for problems, and then decide later on what I would want to fix. He charged me $ 60 for checking the car, and wanted me to pay in cash because of some issues with electronic transaction. We drove to a nearby ATM on my car, because I wasn’t carrying cash then, and at my behest he wrote the fixes he had suggested at the back of a business card. He took the $ 60 from me, and asked me to drop him off at a nearby parking lot at a distance from the shop, because he needed to pick up a car. He told me multiple times that I should call him at an evening when I intended to bring my car over for the fixes, because he could directly deal with a mechanic, and bypass the shop protocols. I took a round around the block in my car, and noticed him trudging toward the shop, so I doubted the reason he gave me before disembarking from my car. I was quite surprised at the unprofessional behavior, but I should have protested right then, rather than whining here after 2 months.
So why am I writing this bad review today? I took the car to a mechanic very close to where I stay. And he literally had half a page full of problems/​potential red-​flags associated with the vehicle.
From the rest of the reviews, I have no doubt about the veracity of this auto shop, and that they have good mechanics, but I had an unfortunate experience.

If you’re looking for fast, reliable, & knowledgeable service, then you’ll hit the jack pot here. I didn’t know I could be impressed and comfortable with a mechanic! As a girl I always felt taken advantage of at auto shops. Not this one! Will take my V-​Dubb here anytime I need service.

I cannot say enough good things about Erick and his family and the honest and reliable work they do. I have been going to Erick’s for over 20 years! Their work is reliable, their quality of service is remarkable, their pricing for parts and labor… beyond reasonable. They may not answer the phone all of the time BECAUSE THEY ARE SO BUSY but if you’re trying to get an estimate that’s kind of silly anyway right? Go by there. They are open on Saturdays but not as a rule. I usually call or stop by the Friday before and let Erick or Aldo know so they can tell the guys. Erick and Aldo are not there on Saturdays. I love this place, this family!!!

I have been going to the place for at least 10 years! Always great and fast service! I love my Volvo and always bring it here for quality service and done in a timely fashion! Would highly recommend having your car repaired here!

I took my truck over to Erick’s for some major engine overhaul work. I had a couple of long conversations with Aldo about exactly what I wanted done and he assured me they could do the job. After not hearing anything for 3 weeks (I knew the job was involved) I called and was told the truck would be ready the next day. That sounded great. I went over after 2 days expecting to get me vehicle only to find that ABSOLUTELY NOTHING had been done to it. Supposedly the one guy who was to do the work had left and there was no replacement. AND no phone call to me in the +3 weeks to tell me that nothing was going on. Unbelievable!!! I will never go there. Now I am looing for some place else to do the work.

These guys here are awesome! I’ve been coming here for about eight years; they have worked on my old car and now my current one and they have always been very fast and the prices are very reasonable! Just as the other reviewers said, they don’t try to up sell you into anything else you don’t need. Give this place a shot, your car and wallet will thank you!

These guys are awesome. They are fast, they repair my car all the time and haven’t have problems with it, they are very fair with their prices and i really appreciate them looking out for me because i don’t know a thing about cars. Thank you.

Affordable and good service. Best place in town

I just love these guys. They repair your car fast, they repair it right, and they charge you a fair price. I’ve gotten several issues repaired at Erick’s over the course of about two years. Each time, they clearly outline the problem, correctly estimate the price, and repair it as promised. They have never tried to upsell me on repairs I don’t need and have even shown me /​given me the broken parts after the repair w/​o me asking. And they LISTEN to you. As a woman at an auto shop, this is highly appreciated. Once, when they fixed a broken motor in my ventilation system and I had paid and was ready to leave, the owner’s son (who pretty much runs things) noticed that the repaired blower was still making a rattling noise. I didn’t have time to wait around that day so he told me to come back another day and they would clean out the leaves and debris, that had gotten into the system over the course of the car’s life, for free. True to his word, I brought the car back a week later and his crew took out the whole thing (dashboard and all) so they could clean out the debris. As promised, I left with no charge! The only thing to be aware of is that you will probably have to call them to get an update on your car even if they promise they will call. This rarely actually happens. But seriously, take your car here. You’ll be lucky to get such a good mechanic in Houston!

I have noticed I only Unilocal when I’m really really satisfied or really ticked off. In this case, I am VERY happy. After recently having been taken on a ride by my last couple of mechanics, I decided to give Erick’s Auto a try again.
I used to take my car there periodically when I lived in Montrose, and never had a complaint. Once, they welded my oil pan back together and charged very little as opposed to replacing the whole thing and charging double. They also once put my car on the lift when I had a strange sound coming from my vehicle, and charged NOTHING to screw the plastic cover back on that had come loose.
I took my car in a week ago, and they did a GREAT job fixing my car up – it’s running better than ever. Also, it was serviced lightning fast (in about 6 hours, they had done a tune-​up and replaced the radiator). Prices are fair, and they do a quality job and stand behind their work. I will never cheat on them again.

I happened to stumble on this gem of an autoshop from a random google search near my new residence. I don’t give many places 5 stars, but I’ll give Erick’s Auto Center 5 stars for being honest. I took my car in for a check engine light, they replaced one part, but the light kept coming on, they since have tried other repairs and replaced a part without charging me, when they easily could have. Those check engine lights can be tricky, I’ve had problems with them in all the cars I’ve owned. Next my AC decided to start intermittently bugging out, at first they couldn’t find the problem, and of course the AC worked fine when I brought it in. I left and then the AC cut out completely on a Friday night, they took me in even though it was after closing, found the bad relay and gave me a quick fix (swapping the high beam relay) and told me really I could go buy the part from the dealer and do it myself. wow… any other money grubbin mechanic could have charged me for the relay and labor. they charged me… nothing. As long as I’m in Houston, they have a customer.

For once, a mechanic that doesn’t try to bend you over just because he can! Thank you, Erick’s Auto Center!
Twice I went to them for emergency tire repair (damn you, Houston construction!), and both times took less than 15 min and cost $ 10-​$ 15 bucks. They could’ve charged me three times as much and I wouldn’t have known better…
It may look sort of ramshackle from the outside, and yes there are cars crammed in their lot and in their garage, but you can lay the usual anxieties to rest when you bring your car here because:
* They are going to do an awesome job on your car.
* They are not going to try to sell you services you don’t need.
* They are going to charge you an honest price the first time.
These guys are professional, friendly, fast, and honest. Can’t say the same for most other auto repair shops!

My neighbor reccomended ericks to me when i moved to houston she said that they can handle all of my car care needs. She was right. mabe she told me about them because my car squelled unbelivibly and annoyed her when i pulled in to my driveway… NE way Aldo hooked me up my car runs great! thanks guys!

I had a minor accident earlier this year that involved a fancy SUV running a stop sign and thus injuring my wee, beloved V-​Dub. The SUV-​er admitted fault and her insurance company kindly estimated the damage and I was promptly issued a check. (Thank you Allstate!). Anywho, Erick’s was recommended to me by a friend who said they were cheap and fast. My friend was right! When I pulled up I was met quickly and with a once-​over was given an estimate within about 5 minutes. Much to my joy, it was just a little less than half of what Allstate had sent me. Yay!
I was taken aback by how many cars were there being worked on and wondered if they really would finish the work in the time they allotted for themselves. The place seems overly crowded with injured cars, but I guess that’s just a sign of their popularity, right?
To my amazement, my car was in fact ready a few days later, as they had promised. AND, not only did they fix the damage from the wreck, they also fixed damage on the mirrors that I had caused myself (hey, my garage is really narrow, people!). A few other nics and dings I created over the years were also buffed out and gone! My car came back looking great, albeit slightly dirty, which is what usually happens at all garages, right? Nothing a little car wash can’t fix. No big whoop.
I feel like I can read people well, so I have no qualms about saying that I sense these folks are honest folks. There was no haggling or trying to get me to do anything extra to the car just so they can make some extra bucks. It was such an easy and stress-​free transaction that will always go back to these guys in the future for any body work I need done.
Thumbs up for Ericks.