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November 2023 by Eric Hammond
Great communication and follow up. Broke down while traveling on a Saturday night. Very responsive, came right out to help. A dealer part was required but no Acura dealer in 100 miles. I arranged a ride back to Phoenix. Vinnie regularly followed up on the part (which prevented delays), texted updates, and responded to texts that I sent. When the part arrived Thursday the car was repaired same-day at the quoted price, and it was easy to arrange an evening pick up. I appreciate Vinnie and his service.
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October 2023 by Chad Kuhlers
Had coolant troubles while traveling to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix on a Saturday at 4:00 pm. Vinny was able to drive down and troubleshoot and fix the problem. He was able to clear the codes on the vehicle and get us on the road. His prices were very fair, and his service was great.
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October 2023 by
Vinny is always there for my family vehicle issues. I feel badly for that last review. Don't believe everything you read. Good luck Vinny keep up the good work.
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August 2023 by Mandah W
Ruined my 8k car I had paid cash for 2 years prior plus 2k to him. I’m out 10k and he claimed his work was solid and done. My car exploded on the way home from air not being bled out. He left me carless for four months while I saved up for another. He had my car forever and also threatened to fight my husband. Not licensed. Be warned. A lot of people have had my issues. His reviews are very fabricated to keep rating high.
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April 2023 by marie L
He was very professional,. He was available when I needed his service. He was kind and listened to what I needed done. He also found parts at a good price. I would recommend him and go to him again.Service: Brake service & repair
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August 2022 by Mandah F.
I feel awful writing a review like this because, my intent on using was to support local business. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism, saves someone's safety, and no one looses out on the amount of money and income I have. From the start he said I'd pay no more than $2000 at worst. In the beginning he made me feel awful because he wanted $6000 for Prescott valley transmission to rebuild my transmission which I told him I just wanted a swap. He asked me several times what he quoted me at!?! My transmission didn't leave my car for two months so, I'm not sure how it got to PV and WHY he was being a middle man anyways . I had to put my foot down with him several times and it made me sad because I'm not a confrontational person at all! Having to explain to my kids we can't go or do something because, mom spent a large ammount of money for a paperweight is heartbreaking. This is my third row family car. Vinnie left us stranded and in a very bad spot. Knowingly. I am absolutely not one to badmouth anyone. I have lost over 10k plus due to this man's negligence. I bought my car for 8k cash two years ago. It's worth just about nothing. I handed him nearly 2k for him to vandalize and damage my car and also make it unsafe to drive. My car is immobile after two months and all the money given to him. Come to find out this man is not a legit business. We signed an agreement on a price. He kept trying to go over and play my husband and I against each other. He got the wrong transmission and had my vehicle out of commission for two months by not counting bolts correctly! He blamed the parts yard, he blamed us, and he tried to go out of our agreement to collect extra labor for his lack of knowledge. He even asked my husband to pull a transmission with him which I paid labor for!?! Makes no sense nor is it professional to blame a customer who hired you for repairs. If we had the tools to do this we would have ourselves. Not only this but, myself and several others saw multiple people under my vehicle at times. Upon pickup we said we were paying as we signed/agreed upon. Vinnie puffed his chest out at us and was screaming and cussing with threats at who picked up my vehicle and a woman came out and was trying to get my keys back to take my car. She had nothing to do with this , it's beyond illegal and theft. I have no idea who she is! Ill be shocked that I'm not the first one. People around town have claimed he has had lawsuits and wish they could have warned me. I paid him over what a legit shop quoted me. At one point when I already paid for parts he wanted another $500 and to try to get another transmission and for me to eat the cost of what I paid already. He also texted me someone else's Invoice and tried to get me to pay their balance and didn't even realize it was the wrong customer. It was for a motor. He's not organized. This "mechanic" not only cost me my entire car and savings but, he also jeopardized my family and is safety. My car exploded the same night we got it home because, he didn't bleed air out of my system. It sounded like gun shots going off all over. Luckily no one was driving near me to get hurt either. I was lucky I was on a street that's 25mph and not a 65mph freeway. I am not sure I'd be writing this if so. I wasn't going to post a review due to potential retaliation but, obviously as days go on and my car is sitting and only able to drive 2/3 miles at a time other people should know the mistake we made choosing such bad business. This man poses on google to be a mechanic business. It looks legit. I can promise you, NOPE. We gave this man nearly $2,000 and have a vehicle that is a paperweight. No one wants a death trap. We've already put another $1000 into it to try to fix the bad welding job (the pipe isn't even straight!) and other things Vin damaged or have shown up "missing" since he claims he had to "cut my exhaust" to "fit" my transmission in. He had no business w
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July 2022 by Sylvia Hendrickson
Vinnie is the best!Called him because my alternator stopped working. He was busy at another job and did his best to still help us out. He works fast and is very comfortable sharing his knowledge. I thought my camping trip was ruined but he got us back in the road right away. He and his awesome crew really went the extra mile for my family. It’s Very hard to find honest, reliable and caring mechanics like him!
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June 2022 by gary morantes
Lost a fan belt. Vince came out to the Maverick, where I was broke down, and quickly got me back on the road.Service: Engine repair
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April 2022 by Ray Casper
I have a 2015 5.7 Dodge Charger with the dreaded Cam and lifter problem. Every other shop would not give me the time of day to work on my car. I found this shop on Google and I am so glad that I did!!! Seriously. He was very professional and completed my entire install in under a week! Other shops quoted me to remove the entire motor ($4,000 +) or would not return my phone calls. Any mechanic knows that you can pull the cam shaft out through the front bumper on this car. This guy really knows his stuff! He kept me updated daily with photos of progress and showed me the worn lobe and the failed lifter. Extremely thankful and grateful for his service. Highly Recommended. A +++++++Service: Engine repair
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December 2021 by Josh Phillips
Vinnie was a lifesaver. Great person and mechanic. A rock hit our radiator on the way to Sedona and we gotTowed to his shop. He took care of the repairs as soon as possible and at a reasonable cost. We were most impressed with the level of service at 7pm on a Friday night. You won’t be disappointed!!!Service: Engine repair
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December 2021 by Nicole Phillips
OMG Vinnie was our hero for a weekend up north! No shops open on weekends and Vinnie took on the job. Our trip up north was saved by him. GREAT service and reasonable cost. Thank you Vinnie
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October 2021 by Bonnie K
Wow definitely the most personal auto service I've ever received. Helped me determine whether certain promaster van would be a good buy and later was game to install an aftermarket cruise control unit after watching a YouTube video (requires soldering skills) though he had never done it before! Also let me and my ? hang out with his ?? while he worked. Cruise control both cruises and controls! Very happy camper(van)! Highly recommend if you're looking for something more specialized. Oh and leave him a voicemail if he doesn't pick up - responds in a reasonable (though not immediate) time.
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September 2021 by Bonnie Kim
Wow definitely the most personal auto service I've ever received. Helped me determine whether certain promaster van would be a good buy and later was game to install an aftermarket cruise control unit after watching a YouTube video (requires soldering skills) though he had never done it before! Also let me and my ? hang out with his ?? while he worked. Cruise control both cruises and controls! Very happy camper(van)! Highly recommend if you're looking for something more specialized. Oh and leave him a voicemail if he doesn't pick up - responds in a reasonable (though not immediate) time.
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January 2021 by Kris Logue
I have taken my vehicles to the same guy for 20 years as going somewhere else you don't know if the people are ripping you off. Was visiting family in Dewey when my harmonic balancer went out. They got me rolling again on a Sunday. Honest and skilled and completed as quoted.
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August 2020 by Heather A.
i've been working on an engine rebuild with my son for about 1 year now, had the engine cleaned and machined, bought all the gaskets and such brand new, called a mobile "mechanic" over to the house and had him (Vinny) time the timing for us. well we thought he timed it. turns out vinny from blood sweat and tears the mobile "mechanic" was off on the timing. thousands of dollars down the drain. needless to say the brand new valves we put in hit the brand new pistons we put in!! now it's trashed.do not use this guy! spend the extra money and take the engine to a reputable, insured mechanic. we can't recover what we've lost but we can save someone else from making a huge mistake.
