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Read Article- Serving Austin Since 1987
- ASE-Certified Technicians
- Honest, Family-Owned Service
Full-Service Auto Repair in North Austin
Vick's Expertune Automotive has been keeping Austin vehicles on the road since 1987. Our ASE-certified technicians handle everything from routine oil changes and brake jobs to complex engine diagnostics, transmission work, and emissions testing. We're a family-owned shop on W Howard Lane (about a mile west of I-35) serving drivers in Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Wells Branch. No upsells, no surprises, just honest work at fair prices.
Maintenance & Repairs
Oil Changes & Tune-Ups
Check Engine Light Diagnostics
Tire Repairs & Alignment
What Austin Drivers Say
★★★★★
Great people Great service! These guys been around for decades. I highly recommend them for services. Just make sure to get there app to schedule you're service was way quicker that way!
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Vick's has been servicing my cars and trucks for many years. Good pricing and qualify work
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Vick is honest, speedy, and hardworking. Don’t get cheated by some chain; come here and support a local business. No frills, but I wouldn’t go anywhere else in Austin to get service done.
★★★★★
Great price, great service, hassle free and professional. I went to Vick’s to do my state inspection. I was in and out. Dane was polite and professional. A very positive experience and easy to arrange. I was able to get on the books the same day and greeted by the same perso…
★★★★★
Brought my car in to get it checked for a 26-hour (both ways) drive I was going to be taking in about a week. Vick and his team gave me their evaluation within the day and were completely transparent about the costs for the repairs - replacing an old drive belt and a leaking…
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Great service, very reasonable. Vick takes the time to discuss the repair with you. Nothing high tech just common sense repair without exorbitant cost that franchise businesses charge. Highly recommended locally owned business
First-Time Customer Special
Free Oil Change
With qualifying repair of $250 or more
Limit one per customer • Conventional oil only
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What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do you offer financing for repairs?
Yes. We partner with Snap Finance for customers who need payment plans. Apply in minutes with no hard credit check.
Do you do emissions testing?
Yes. We’re a DMV-certified facility for Texas state emissions inspections in Travis and Williamson County.
How do I book an appointment?
Call 512-990-5566, email vicksexpertune@gmail.com, or use our online booking system.