A 1 Japanese Auto Repair

I called on Monday afternoon to schedule an oil change and service for my Acura RDX. Dropped the car off on Tuesday morning and it was done by the afternoon. Jay showed me the filters and a cylinder that he replaced. He seems like a legit no nonsense guy. I’ll be going back.

Jay the owner is a really cool and seems to be a very honest guy. I was referred to him by a good friend. My friend has always taken his cars to him and give him a high regard. A car I had just recently purchased (used car) I had only had for month the radiator blew! I also wanted to get my timing belt changed and he suggested I replace the water pump and thermostat as well.
I needed my car fixed asap and he said he could repair it in a day I was really surprised with that! He quoted me a fair price and gave me a good warranty as far as the work goes (how many miles or months whichever comes first) Which makes me feel like he stands by his work. He answered all my questions and I appreciate that a lot.
If you need your car fixed this is the place to go! I will always come here to get work done on my car… Thanks Jay! :)

A1 has been my family mechanic for about 12 years for 8 Hondas and Toyotas, from routine maintenance to installing used engines. They have always been good, fair, and affordable. Jay, the owner does almost all of the work himself. Several times I have gone to him after getting an estimate from a dealer or tire shop and he either did it and saved me a lot of money or explained why I didn’t need to do it. He’s always been right.
Tip: Call and set an appointment. If he knows he won’t be able to get your car done on a certain day he will tell you. Better to schedule when he has the capacity. If you drop off the night before he will have the car ready for you the next day.

Jay has been taking care of my Honda CR-​V for the last 3+ years and is far and away the best mechanic I’ve ever had. He is always ready to help, his prices are fair, he is trustworthy, and he seriously knows what he’s doing. Absolutely first rate.

A friend swears by this shop. I went there for a 4Runner I had. The owner/​mechanic was very knowledgable and honest. I recommend this shop for Japanese vehicles.

I have taken several Honda’s there with no regrets. Jay is honest and straight up. Never overcharged. He has worked on and repaired 1999 Honda CR-​V, 2006 Honda Si and 2008 Honda Accord. He will tell you if he can or can’t do the job. Don’t let his garage fool you. Not the most spic and span place but a good repair job is what you will get.

My wife and I have been going to Jay at A-​1 for about 9 years. Over that time we brought him a 1995 Chevy S-​10, a 2006 Chevy Colorado, a 2001 Toyota Avalon, and a 2007 Acura RL. Wether it was for regular maintenance or major problems, (like a failed head gasket on the S-​10), Jay has always diagnosed the problem correctly and fixed it on time and for a great price. I agree with other posts, the shop is dark and oily, and Jay is very efficient when talking to him, but he is truly a wonderful man who would never over-​charge you, or rip you off. I also agree with other posts, and have experienced this myself, that he will not replace something that doesn’t need replacing. I continue to go there for all my car maintenance. He is the most honest, fair, and smart mechanic that I have ever met. He really knows his stuff.

Top notch place to get your car or truck fixed!

I called a few days ahead of time to book an oil change for my 2012 Prius. I’ve been looking for a reliable Japanese auto repair shop, and the reviews here were glowing. I made an appointment, the guy I talked to asked what kind of car I had, but didn’t take my name.
I drove about 20 minutes to get out to him. I was hoping to check the place out, and if all went well continue taking my car here for future maintenance. I don’t mind the drive if the service is worth it.
When I arrived, he had me pull the car in his garage and open the hood of my car. He looked at the oil cap and saw «0W-​20», and said «Sorry, I don’t have any of that oil, you’ll have to go somewhere else.» That was it! I was on my way, with no apology or offer to get in the right oil so that he could do it another day.
Was I expecting too much for A-​1 Japanese Auto Repair to have oil for a commonly driven Japanese car? Maybe he could have told me that he didn’t have the oil for my car when I called and told him?
+1 star because he seemed nice enough, and everyone has bad days.

I have taken my Honda and Toyota vehicles to A-​1 Japanese Auto for over 10 years as Jay has been the most trusted and dependable mechanic I’ve ever had. I’ve referred all my neighbors to him and they are all thankful to find an honest mechanic who repairs only what is required. Folks consistently speak of how estimates received from other repair shops where work is supposedly «required».when in truth, is not necessary upon a second opinion. I have save hundreds of dollars going to A-​1 Japanese Auto and having lots of unnecessary work done to my cars which is the savings. Thanks Jay! Truly appreciate you and the integrity you bring to our community. You have my business for life.

Memorial Day is a really bad day for a wheel bearing to go out when you are out of town, but this one gave me an opportunity to meet a quality auto repair man.
I chose this business because of the great online reviews. You certainly wouldn’t choose it because of the facilities. Sometimes looks don’t tell the whole story.
I took my car in at 10:30 and by 3;00 the day after Memorial Day, my car was fixed — no more grinding noise in the back. Jay insisted on showing me the parts he had removed and how rusty they were. He said my car looks like an «East Coast car.» He was right!
I’m guessing that Jay has a very interesting story to tell, since his language was Japanese, but getting back to Montana was my main concern. I hope that some day, he puts his story in an About Us section of a web page.

This guy is awesome! My GF took her car in, he fixed it in one day even though she showed up late. Its refreshing to find a mechanic that you know you can trust and one that isn’t looking to hit you with surprise charges. A friend told me about Jay and the incredible service she got from him and now I see why. This guy is definately 5 stars.

This man is knowledgeable, honest and does a great job. If you bring your own stuff there he is OK with that. For example, I bought my spark plugs, and he is happy to install them. If you ask for something to be done and he doesn’t think it’s necessary, he will tell you and not try to rip you off. He does great work on my Honda and is very reasonably priced. He came highly recommended and my friends were correct!

I went here back in 99 when it first opened up. The guy knows what he is doing. especially when it comes to japanese imports.