A1A Auto Care

We had a great experience at A1A autocare. We brought our rental in at 4'30 on Friday and by Monday afternoon Danny had sourced and installed the new tire needed. He was very clear on costs and everything was very reasonable price wise. We would 100% recommend. Thank you to A1A Auto!

I would gladly give these guys a higher rating if I could. My mother was traveling from Canada for house sale accounting purposes when her car encountered transmission issues in Knoxville, losing its 5th gear. Despite our efforts to secure an appointment at various places, none were available, leading us to make the questionable decision to continue driving. It was then that we came across Dan's shop in the Coca area after an extensive search. During the initial phone call, Dan's humor and reassuring demeanor, especially considering the stressful situation my mom was in, convinced me that this was the right place to entrust the repairs to.

I provided specific instructions on where to start with the diagnosis, emphasizing avoiding extensive repairs unless absolutely necessary. Dan's shop respected this decision, maintaining open and transparent communication with both me in Canada and my mother on-site. The initial assessment revealed leaking transmission fluid and a seal issue on the axle. Dan promptly called, explaining the situation and the urgency of approving the repairs to get my mom back on the road. Throughout the entire process, Dan provided multiple updates and cost estimates, alleviating much of the stress associated with unexpected car troubles.

As the search for the axle seal proved challenging and it was already Thursday afternoon, finding the part locally with availability before Monday seemed impossible. However, Dan went above and beyond, locating the part all the way in Orlando. Rather than risking shipping delays or ordering the wrong part, he personally drove to Orlando to pick up the seal, offering this exceptional service at a fair price, understanding that running a business involves costs.

Not only did Dan arrange for my mom's transportation to and from a hotel, recognizing her unfamiliarity with the area, but he also demonstrated exceptional dedication by making the long trip to Orlando for the necessary part. I cannot express enough how satisfied I am with the level of service, care, and safety provided to my mom in a foreign country. Both Dan and Eric's diagnostic skills and customer service exceeded my expectations, and if I were a local resident, they would have gained a lifelong customer.

In fact, if they ever considered expanding their business to Canada, they would be welcomed with open arms. Unfortunately, our country currently lacks mechanics who genuinely care for their customers, their vehicles, and fairness in labor costs. This shop epitomizes southern hospitality, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dan and Eric for their exceptional services!

Dan is honest, transparent, and the work is solid. When we talked on the phone, he gave me estimates on a few issues that were likely. However, when he performed the inspection, he found a better, less-expensive solution. I don't speak cars, so I appreciate his candor and professionalism. Also, he's a Navy vet like myself. Hoo-rah. I will absolutely use his services again.

I highly recommend supporting this local business owner! As a single woman, it can be daunting to find an honest mechanic. After receiving an exorbitant quote from the Nissan dealership for some repairs, I decided to get a second opinion and stumbled upon Dan. He provided an honest assessment, confirmed the necessary repairs, and has been exceedingly fair and transparent throughout the process! Without a doubt, he is now the sole mechanic for all my vehicle's maintenance and repairs. 10/10

Fast, Friendly and Efficient! We were on I-95 when our Honda CRV started making loud noises. We could see that our oil pan cover was dragging (apparently at our last oil change near home just the day before, the pan hadn’t been secured properly). We got off the road and looked for the nearest auto service. The A1A owner looked at our car immediately and removed the pan so we could continue our trip safely. Since we were traveling, he recommended we make an appointment at Honda at our next destination. We were back on the road in a short time. I wish this place was closer to our home, because they really know what they’re doing!

Danny was outstanding! Our car died on I-95 on a Sunday, we picked his location to have it towed to. He had every opportunity to "over-bill" us, but he chose a more-than-fair price for all of his work. Not only was he as honest and helpful as could be, but the man is friendly and a great personality! I would go out of my way to have him take care of any of our automotive needs in the future, though we live a good half hour away. To find someone like him is like finding a gem in the desert.

12/23/2020: Just got back from my second visit to Danny. Affirmed my thought that this man is worth well more than the 45 or so minute drive it takes us to get to him, despite many closer shops and dealerships to us. Had a problem with a different vehicle that could easily have cost me the entire engine. The OEM solution would cost me around $1,300 that i don't have. After some thought and searching through parts he has on hand, he came up with a perfectly trustworthy solution that saved me over $1,200!!! This man is smart and honest, i feel ethically compelled to leave this follow-up review, and next time we have an issue with one of our cars around here, i will almost certainly be writing yet another.

Dan has taking care of my fleet of service trucks and my personal vehicles since opening the shop. He has been nothing but knowledgeable reliable and honest. He always goes the extra mile to make sure my vehicles are mechanically sound. He has a very streamlined business process, I receive quotes and receipt over email for easy tax tracking. I highly recommend him.

Danny and his team were super professional, knowledgeable and reasonable. Danny was very informative and communicated promptly to ensure we were always informed on some extensive repairs. I highly recommend this business for vehicle repairs. Our was an urgent need, on short notice and Danny and his team were outstanding!!

Dan recently did a fairly extensive job for me on my vehicle, multiple concerns all addressed and explained clearly and priced fairly. In fact he has serviced all of my family vehicles multiple times.
He is:
Very good mechanic
Timely with service
Labor $$ very fairly priced
Parts $$ really fair, mega cheaper than dealer
Has the requisite knowledge and certifications to assess repairs properly
Very thorough
Very willing to work with your budget, and prioritize your needs
Safety is a major concern with him and his service

All in all we have had very satisfactory results with Dan and will continue doing business with him.

Dan is a top notch mechanic who provided a very professional service at a very fair price. He provided an emailed invoice (formatted to easily understand the charges) so no debate or confusion on pricing. Shop was well laid out and organized which was my first indication of his standards. I will recommend him to anyone needing basic work to advanced troubleshooting. 100% agree with Roger's review.

Danny has been great for the year we’ve lived in the area. My wife and I have brought our cars into him numerous times and, when repairs are needed, he thoroughly explained the issue and recommended a course of action to repair it. I thought I needed a fairly expensive repair on my vehicle and he explained what was actually causing the problem and it ended up being a much less expensive option to fix. I won’t take my cars to anyone else.

This service shop is most excellent. Its owned and operated by a veteran who told me that his military service was working on fighter jets! I cant help but think that's the person who I want working on my automobile.

The service was quick, professional and accurate. Mechanic was down to earth, hardworking and not trying to upsell any unneeded services or parts. Highly recommended.

Dan was able to fix problems on my truck that 2 other major shops failed to address. He has even performed several maintenance items for my Wife's vehicle in a way that saved us a ton of money even though he could have billed us much more and we'd have had no idea. This guy is honest to a fault as it costs him money short term but he has life long customers in my wife and I. Thank you for the courteous service Dan!

I rarely write reviews, however, I feel strongly Dan at A1A Auto Care deserves credit for an outstanding job well done. I had a laundry list of items I wanted fixed on my 12 year old commuter car with 185K miles on it. Dan correctly diagnosed all issues and answered all my questions before doing any work. Dan delivered on time, as promised, for the quoted rate. I highly recommend A1A Auto Care and am glad to give a fellow veteran work.

The owner is a very kind man and does the fastest work I've personally experienced. On two separate occasions he took my vehicle the same day I called and got me fixed up and ready to go. He also gave me a ride home as well for the longer repair. Can't say enough good things!

Dan did a great job replacing the shocks and brakes on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. He didn’t try to sale me anything that I didn’t need. In fact while inspecting the shocks it was found that the brakes needed attention as well. Had me look at them while on the lift. Didn’t pressure me to have them done. Left the decision completely up to me. Provided shuttle service both there and back. Thanks Dan. Job well done.

Dan runs a good shop. He'll talk through the car situation thoroughly, provide options, itemized estimates, and stand by his results. He honors his warranty, gets parts fast, and works quickly. I recommend this place.

Found these guys by total chance. We met the owner's wife getting coffee one morning. She came over to say hello to our little mutt, and one conversation led to another.

I'm a very good judge of character; I have to be due to my profession. More importantly than price, is being able to trust whomever works on your vehicle (not to mention, it was about half the cost than if we had taken it to Porsche). We were there for a simple oil change, and they noticed an oil leak coming from both turbos. Luckily, our vehicle is still under warranty, so I scheduled service at the dealer. In my eyes, they may have saved us thousands by noticing the leaks before a possible catastrophic failure, which may or may not have been covered by warranty at that point. There was no way for me to know this was happening; the vehicle never lost power, nor dripped oil onto the floor.

When there is ever a need for non-warranty oriented service to be done on any of our vehicles, you bet I'm taking them to back here to Danny and Eric!

Dany is very professional and very Nice, Excellent service and Fair prices!
Will definitely come back here for my Car needs!

Excellent service, fast , friendly and straightforward
I will now go to Danny at A1A Auto Care for all my business for my truck and car .
Thanks A1A !!!!
DEFINITELY A 1 SERVICES.