Coleman Auto Center

Been going here for a little over 2 years now. Tam, Lead Mechanic /​Owner is an honest and fair mechanic.
First used for a smog test on one car it was a good deal. Then for oil changes we bring our car there and if you have a coupon from any other place he will match it.
The shop has worked both our ’99 and ’97 year versions. We get oil changes, smog tests, and regular maintenance done.
When we were first getting to know him we had to get something done for an engine light. He did diagnosis told us what it was and how he would fix it and the cost. We told him we were not sure and wanted to find best price. He assured us if we checked we would find he was the best price. We called around and got quotes from 4 other mechanics shops and he was right he was cheaper by at least $ 70. So we got him to fix it.
Coleman Auto is not perfect but if they make a mistake they will do what is necessary to fix it. Recently got new door handle put on (due to vandalism it was broke off), put in new motor on driver side window (didn’t work before), and fixed my old faded headlights for $ 400. I figured that was a good deal for the labor and different things being fixed and research on prices I had done. When we picked it up the door handle was, «black» but the car is «tan». They failed to call us and mention this but when we saw it we discussed our displeasure and Coleman Auto Center painted it to the right color and we were on our way.
When you bring it in for a job the mechanics may find other things that need to be fixed as these cars are over 10 years old there are plenty of fixes that can be done. Coleman Auto Center is licensed to do smog test etc so you get a mechanic with a good eye. I assess what is a necessity and have him fix those things if necessary but don’t feel pressured to get every little thing fixed.
I have lived in 4 different states had to find mechanics to fix my old jalopies in all. Out of all of them Coleman Auto Center (Tam) has given the best price and personal service. They do not give the run around. I recommend Coleman Auto Center to my friends and they have not had any complaints.