Friendly Auto Repair for Elgin, Texas
Honest diagnostics and repair for 1996 and newer Asian and domestic cars and trucks. Fair book rates, a plan before we start, and a family that picks up the phone.
Makes we work on: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln.
Four Ways We Stay Friendly
The name is not a slogan. It is how we run the shop, every car, every day.
- 01 · Your Wallet
Fair Prices You See First
We charge by standard and show you the price up front. If we find something new, we call before we do it.
A book rate is the standard time a job takes, set by the repair guides every shop uses. It keeps labor fair, no matter who is working. - 02 · Your Budget
A Plan in Stages
Big repair bill? We sit down with you and rank the work by what matters most, so you stay safe on the road and inside your budget.
- 03 · Your Time
Clear Schedules and Updates
You get a clear idea of when the car will be ready, and we keep you posted along the way. No chasing us down for news.
- 04 · The Earth
No Shortcuts on Waste
Batteries, tires, oil, metal and shop chemicals all get disposed of the right way. We do not dump anything.
Do We Work on Your Car?
We focus on 1996 and newer Asian and domestic vehicles, so we know them inside and out. Pick your make to find out.
Full Service, Bumper to Bumper
An ASE Master Certified tech, current repair data and factory service bulletins. If we cannot fix it here, we will tell you who can.
Check Engine Light
Real diagnosis, not just a code read. We test until we know the cause.
Electrical
Shorts, dead circuits, batteries, starters and charging problems.
A/C and Heat
Cold air for Texas summers and heat that works when the norther blows in.
Brakes
Pads, rotors, calipers, lines and fluid, done right and tested.
Steering and Suspension
Shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods and the clunks over every bump.
Engine Work
Head gaskets, cylinder heads, timing belts and chains, and full engine swaps.
Cooling System
Water pumps, radiators and fans, before the gauge climbs into the red.
Transmission and Clutch
Service, clutch jobs and swapping in a rebuilt transmission.
Maintenance
Fluids, belts, hoses, filters, fuel system cleaning and seals.
A Family Shop, Run by the Stracks
Friendly's is a family business. Eddy runs the shop floor as an ASE Master Tech. Krystal runs the front and keeps every customer in the loop. Some of our customers have trusted them with their cars for years.
You will not get a call center here. You get the people who know your car.
4.8 Stars From 185 Google Reviews
The prices are more than fair, their service is excellent and you don't feel like you're going to get robbed.
Nathan H., Google reviewI have worked with Eddie and Krystal for 5 years.
Robert S., Google reviewAll I can say is wow! What an amazing people at an amazing place.
Nathan H., Google review
Good to Know
What cars do you work on?
We work on 1996 and newer Asian and domestic cars and trucks. That covers Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and more.
Do you work on European cars or diesels?
No. We do not work on European cars, diesels or RVs. Call us anyway and we will point you to a good specialist.
Can I bring my own parts?
No. We do not install parts that customers bring in. We use parts we can stand behind.
Where is the shop?
We are at 1130 Dildy Dr in the Elgin Business Park, Elgin, Texas 78621.
Tell Us What the Car Is Doing
Leave your name, number and what you are noticing. The shop will get back to you during shop hours. In a hurry? Call (512) 285-6446.
Find Us in the Elgin Business Park
1130 Dildy DrElgin, Texas 78621