Car Repair/Service Recommendation in Allen

Don't know about Allen but the one I've used for years now is Vision Automotive off of Hwy 5 in McKinney. I don't have their # right here but if you want to email me I can find it. They have always been very honest with me and done great work. A few years ago I had a Jeep Cherokee that no other mechanic could diagnose the problem. It took them a couple of times to figure it out but they didn't charge me labor for those times since they were having a hard time figuring it out.

I love Plano Tire in Plano (yes, they do repair work too). They are just off Hwy 75 & 15th street (just North of 15th on the access road on the East side) You will not find a more honest shop around. I have been going to them for over 20 years now and they have ALWAYS done good by us.

I broke down on 121 one morning and Mark Gabriel stopped and within minutes had me running. I still had to get it repaired, but was amazed at how well he knew the car. He works at Car Care Central at 7013 Alma Dr. Plano, TX 75025
I live in McKinney and drive to him....he is off Alma and legacy I believe. VERY honest man and Fast. We have been MORE than pleased with his service. You WILL NOT be unhappy with him. Here is his number:

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Allen car care, is that the one close to "down town" allen? If so, they are great and very reasonable, we've had 3 or 4 repairs there now. Good luck.

Our theory is to only allow the dealer to service/repair our cars. That way, everything is on record at the delership where we got the cars. No warranties are voided due to the wrong parts, etc.

We've found that the dealers are quite good and take into consideration that costs you are facing.

The only people who touch our cars other than the dealer would be the tire place when we get new tires.

The dealers we continue to work succcessfully with are, Ewing Autohaus Mercedes (GREAT SERVICE), Huffines Chrylser in Plano (Jeep and van) timely service, fair pricing, and Town North Mazda (Miata) timely service, fair pricing.

The Mazda place could easily have increased our bill a couple months ago. I have a 2001 Miata hubby gave me for my bday in 2001. It only has 8800 miles on it because I rarely drive it. We do drive it in the Plano parade yearly. This year, we were in the parade as usual. When I took it out a couple of weeks ago to run it, the engine light came on. We took it in to Mazda and were told there was an automatic charge of $95 to look at it. We told them to go ahead with an oil change as well. Turns out...because I do not drive the car often, the gas cap was a little loose therefore it set off the alarm for the engine. Long story short.....it was a simple issue. Mazda charged us for the oil change and did not charge the $95 which they EASILY were allowed to do and we had agreed to.

I could go on with an issue regarding my Mercedes but the same situation as above is the end result. They always treat me fairly and with respect.

There are some good dealerships out there.

Good luck

My good friend runs the Firestone in Allen. Harry T can always give you good deals and great service. There is too much legitimate business out there to make up things to do to your cars. They have to recommend some things but they will tell you if you REALLY need it. My brother in law also works at this store too. His name is Michael. They love providing good customer service to my friends and the rest of Allen.

It's not in Allen, but I use Vision Automotive in McKinney and I highly recommend them. They are honest and excellent at the same time. That's hard to find!