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November 2023 by SSE
This place has saved me a ton of money. I shop around a lot and Howdy has always had the best price each time I've checked elsewhere. So far I've fixed the front brakes, a water pump, and some shocks. Great place!
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August 2023 by Janet Sokoloff
We are in Providence from out of town. On our long car trip our brakes started to sound awful. We immediately started looking for places to get it fixed.we were impressed with the great reviews for Howdy’s. Howdy was able to get us in right away and we felt instant trust and knew we had made the right choice. He gave us a honest assessment of the problem and fixed it in a timely manner at a fair price. If we lived in Providence, Howdy would definitely be our go to for any and all car repairs. Thank you so much for the great services and experience!Service: Brake service & repair
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June 2023 by Steph B
Howdy is fantastic, I have nothing but good things to say. Had a clunking on my elantra, and within 5 minutes he diagnosed the problem. He had the parts in stock and had it done within a couple hours. Nothing but good things!!! Thank you again, I’ll send my friends here whenever they get car issues too!
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November 2022 by James counts
Howdy is as honest as the day is long. The absolutely best mechanic in all of Providence. I called 10 different places to get my car up and running with the parts I bought I was turned away by all the shops besides howdy's Auto. Howdy told me to bring it in and got it running like it wasn't a thing to it. You don't bring your car to howdy you gonna wish you did, he'll save you money, time, and headaches. The best around hands down, I'll be coming to howdy's Auto every time.Service: General repairs & maintenance
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October 2022 by Kathy McBride
Howdy does it again! This is the best mechanic that I have ever encountered in my 51 years. I had my struts done again today after I think I blew one after driving into a hole and my car is sitting nice and high everything is tight nothing's rattling even the guy that did my inspection gave him a high five on the work that he has done on my vehicle. If you need car work done call him he's in Providence
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September 2022 by John Fulton
Had my tie rods replaced because i was too much of a wimp to try myself, Howdy did it quick and at the right price. No bs mechanic that treats his customers with respect, thanks again!Service: General repairs & maintenance
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June 2022 by M. Marra
My son was in Providence with a dead car. I am in Michigan. I called a bunch of places, including dealerships, and they all told me the were busy, or couldn't help, or didn't want to help, and to go away. Howdy answered the phone - himself - and talked to me, and told me he could work on the car that same afternoon. He did, he fixed it, he didn't try to sell me stuff I didn't need, and he was VERY fair on the labor charge. Honest, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this guy.Service: General repairs & maintenance
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June 2022 by italiangirl1441
My friend goes here fixes bmw has all the right tools & a nice guy $$$$ very fair & good work
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April 2022 by Fern
I brought my car in for an inspection - I had a check engine light that came on and off that I wanted it to get checked up on. Howdy charged me $45 for the inspection alone which took less than 20 minutes and then another $35 to replace an air filter.I knew from previous code reads that it was my MAF sensor so I asked him if that’s what he meant. He was very rude and dismissive and said that he had a Prius and he knew what he was talking about, and that it was the air filter. On the phone he said it was going to be $45+$15 but upcharged me $20 extra when it came time to pay - additional labor to install an air filter. When I inquired about the price increase, he snidely said “I have to stay in business”. He also said he would restart my odometer for a recent oil change but didn’t.Lo and behold my check engine light came on shortly after my inspection.$80 was not worth being patronized and ripped off. I would not take my car to this business ever again.Service: Vehicle Inspection
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December 2021 by Michael Duong
Great customer service! Communication and timeliness have always been great when I’ve brought my vehicles in.
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November 2021 by Jenn C.
I went with Howdy's because of the reviews and the fact that he gave me an off the cuff estimate 3 minutes before he closed. Super honest and open, fixed my car the moment I brought it in, told me which repairs he couldn't do (he's not a transmission shop), fixed the issue without charging me extra even though it was a little more work than it should have been and did the two other little jobs I asked for too. He even showed me the work they'd done and showed me what work previous shops had done, explaining which things were good and which were (really) bad. Don't be put off by the neighborhood and make sure you go to the right door, he shares a building with Rudy's. Fully worth the drive across town and I will definitely send all my and my friend's cars here!
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November 2021 by Haley Leech
My Veloster is almost ready for hospice care, but Howdy has made she that she leaves his shop with a little more life than before. Ky first interaction with Howdy was over the phone, but it was still obvious that he was an honest and hardworking man. He puts care into getting the job done right and doesn’t try to fix this that and the other thing just to make a quick buck. Every repair I’ve had so far has been finished quickly, he can always get me in same day, and the cost is more than reasonable. Howdy is kind, honest, hardworking, patient, and skilled. Howdy’s has a “community first” feel to it, and every experience has been positive and refreshing. I recommend Howdy and the shop to everyone I can, every chance I get. I definitely won’t be going to any other mechanic any time soon.
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November 2021 by Valerie Rules
I had the equivalent of an emergency and I had just arrived at work. The loud metal on metal noises were scary enough that I didn’t think I could make the commute back. I contacted Howdy (trusted the reviews) and it’s true - he was super helpful, accommodating, never pushy! Brakes and rotors were done well before I was through with work. I was a walk-in as well so I was super super happy—I got home safely!Service: Brake service & repair
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August 2021 by S Salstrom
Howdy is the best. Great guy, super genuine and doesn't take advantage of his customers. The work is done quickly, professionally and on time. His prices are the best around. I drive in from out of town to get my car worked on by Howdy because he's been so reliable and honest in the past.Services: General repairs & maintenance
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July 2021 by Makayla Thomas
I recently moved to providence and I was researching places for my new regular go to mechanic and that is how I came across Howdys. I was searching for a local neighborhood place and saw his reviews and decided to check his shop out. I called on a Friday and he told me to bring it on Monday. He shoots for cars to be in and out same day and wants to devote his time to the car he has there. I was overall very happy with the service, the pricing and most importantly, him. He is a straight shooter and he didn't try to get me to do more or say I needed something that I didn't need.You'll be directly dealing with him, all the way from telephone calls, service and down to checking out and paying(at least that's what happened to me).His high ratings checked out and I'm happy I could rate him 5 stars. If you're looking for a reliable and honest shop, go check out howdys!Services: Brake service & repair
