Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Los Ranchos De Albuquerque Auto Repair

My truck and two cars each needed a front end alignment. They checked my Buick Park Avenue and said it was in specs and no adjustment was needed. There was no charge because it was in specs and no adjusting was done. Wow I didn't expect no charge! That is their policy at Dearholt for alignments. I took my next car, a Grand Am, to them for an alignment. They checked it and said the front bearings were too worn and the tie rod ends were bad too. These parts needed to be replaced before an alignment could be done. I told them I will replace the parts and bring it back. They said no problem and once again there was no charge because checking the car's alignment is no charge. The next week I had them align my Dakota. It needed adjustment and the charge was just a hair over $100 including the tax, a good price. They completed the job quickly and did a good job. Their alignment rack is first rate and state of the art. The waiting room and shop are very clean. I have always been treated great by everyone at Dearholt. I will be taking the Grand Am to them very soon for an alignment job since I replaced the parts they suggested. I used to be an automotive mechanic for many years and I know a good shop when I see it. I highly recommend Dearholt AutoCare.

Dustin Brown = Honest Mechanic I don’t know much about what goes on under the hood of my Subaru or my lady’s Toyota, where the engine runs as if by magic, an animated brain fed by a variety of fluids, a bunch of metal gears connected by belts. So I have to trust someone to take care of my cars and not overcharge me. And I trust the Browns. I’ve had a variety of work done on both cars over the past year--mostly minor repairs and maintenance, but a few big jobs including a radiator replacement and strut replacement. Everything has been flawless except in one case where, when an issue persisted, the problem was fixed the next morning. Honestly, I trust a man more when he is willing to correct an honest mistake. I have also, on a few occasions, stopped by with a quick automotive question, and had it answered happily. In one case, Dustin topped me off with a little bit of fluid free to tackle what turned out to be a simple problem, and I’m sure he could have rooked me and recommended a costly repair. He reminds me, in his care for his craft, of the old mechanic named Ross whose shop was right down the street from where I grew up in New Jersey. My dad and I would often walk down there when he had to pick up his old black Chevy Nova (we called it the Batmobile; the floor beneath the floormat was rusted through, so that you could see the road passing by if you held the mat up), and I would listen to him talk while walking past the old rusted cars lying around his gas-station. Prices at Brown’s are competitive; for instance their price for the radiator came in lower than the estimate I got from a national chain and not too much higher than an estimate from an unlicensed friend of a friend. But, more important than the price, getting service by the local guy with a proven track-record is so much better than having it done by some anonymous conglomerate or a potential ignoramus. Stop by Brown’s on 4th Street if you have a problem with your car and need an honest mechanic.

I don’t know much about what goes on under the hood of my Subaru or my lady’s Toyota, where the engine runs as if by magic, an animated brain fed by a variety of fluids, a bunch of metal gears connected by belts. So I have to trust someone to take care of my cars and not overcharge me. And I trust the Browns. I’ve had a variety of work done on both cars over the past year--mostly minor repairs and maintenance, but a few big jobs including a radiator replacement and strut replacement. Everything has been flawless except in one case where, when an issue persisted, the problem was fixed the next morning. Honestly, I trust a man more when he is willing to correct an honest mistake. I have also, on a few occasions, stopped by with a quick automotive question, and had it answered happily. In one case, Dustin topped me off with a little bit of fluid free to tackle what turned out to be a simple problem, and I’m sure he could have rooked me and recommended a costly repair. He reminds me, in his care for his craft, of the old mechanic named Ross whose shop was right down the street from where I grew up in New Jersey. My dad and I would often walk down there when he had to pick up his old black Chevy Nova (we called it the Batmobile; the floor beneath the floormat was rusted through, so that you could see the road passing by if you held the mat up), and I would listen to him talk while walking past the old rusted cars lying around his gas-station. Prices at Brown’s are competitive; for instance their price for the radiator came in lower than the estimate I got from a national chain and not too much higher than an estimate from an unlicensed friend of a friend. But, more important than the price, getting service by the local guy with a proven track-record is so much better than having it done by some anonymous conglomerate or a potential ignoramus. Stop by Brown’s on 4th Street if you have a problem with your car and need an honest mechanic.

Good work as always.

Dustin definitely cares about the best recommendations with diagnosis. I appreciate the thorough checks. I was shown pictures of what we need to keep an eye on for later work. The explanations were made clear. I feel that my car is in great care with the team there.

Fast service and knowledgeable staff

Great as usual! It's nice to finally have a local garage I trust again, thanks!

Nice work guys! Thanks!

it took longer than estimated and there were a couple of issues after delivery, but with such a big job, it was understandable.

THANK YOU FOR GOING AN EXCELLENT JOB AS USUAL . I AM AHAPPY CAMPER. DAN THE MAN