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Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair
712 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, United States
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Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair
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T
Review №1

Very kind people, honest work and repaired my vehicle in a quick timely manner. This is the only place I will be getting my vehicle serviced. I highly recommend!

An
Review №2

Awesome customer service and quick with getting me back on the road! Pays attention to detail and upfront about cost of repairs. No hidden or unwanted services. I won’t go anywhere else.

Mi
Review №3

Knowledgeable staff. Explained everything before servicing my truck. There was no hidden fees. Tim, the owner. Knows whats hes doing! The price was lower than I thought it would be. Id recommend Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair to family and friends.

Ad
Review №4

The folks at bluffs affordable auto are amazing...they do great work at affordable prices...and the owner Tim is Great he really cares about and values his customers I would recommend bluffs affordable auto to anyone who needs car repair

Me
Review №5

Had great service the first time with timely service and reasonable price. Called again recently to schedule an appointment for my A/C. He asked if I could drop my car off for a period of time and started to mention days. Then proceeded to say he didn’t have time for me in the next few weeks with no follow up response. It’s a shame to lose a potential long-time customer over a phone call. Poor customer service.

Da
Review №6

Very professional and explains any questions you might have. I keep going back quality work too.

Tr
Review №7

Great value fast service and a very appreciated experience by far one of the best I have ever had 😊

Ro
Review №8

Tim is the best mechanic Ive ever taken my cars to and has saved me tons of money, He is highly recommend!

He
Review №9

Very knowledgeable, very helpful, and never charges me for things I do not need

Sh
Review №10

I had a great overall experience Tim is the man I found my new mechanic

An
Review №11

Friendly mechanic who doesnt belittle customers and honest pricing.

Mi
Review №12

Tim is a great mechanic, being taking my cars to him for several years!

Je
Review №13

Tim got us in last minute to replace my brakes. He got them done faster than I expected and the price is super affordable.

st
Review №14

Got the job done fast and right!! I was impressed with the quality and the price. I highly recommend this business 👌.

Ja
Review №15

Highly recommend to others very affordable and timely! The service was amazing will definitely be going back for any issues we may have in the future

Jo
Review №16

Very fast service great quality of work very affordable would highly recommend them to anyone

Gr
Review №17

Best guys ever. They helped me promptly. Fair price. Great service.

An
Review №18

Thank you so very much Tim!!!While on a 10 day road trip, on the last leg of the trip, my alternator decided it had had enough. When I called and explained the situation and asked if it could be fixed that day, Tim said yes. Yay! I was on the road in less than 90 minutes from the time I got the car to the shop. $310 was the total, tax included. Some might say that is high. But he put working on my car to the front of the line, had the parts on hand and had me on the road in no time! Saved me money because I didnt have to get a hotel while I waited for parts to arrive or the mechanic to get to my car way down on the list. I also asked if additional parts were needed and they didnt try to sell me extra stuff. Thank you again, Tim.

Ri
Review №19

Once again used Bluffs Affordabe Auto, and once again very impressed! Friendly, professional, reasonably priced for quality work! Always walk out feeling great about my vehicle and my wifes safety driving it. Thank you Tim and crew. Will continue to refer friends and family here.

Pa
Review №20

Had an issue with my car and thought Id give the local mechanic a call. Tim did a phenomenal job fixing my car. I highly recommend this place and customer service is second to none.

Ma
Review №21

Boyfriend and I were visiting a friend in Council Bluffs, about 45 minutes away from our home in Omaha. Our car started smoking white and smelled like a coolant leak, so we found the closest, most affordable, best reviewed shop near us and drove straight there. Tim greeted us and was very empathetic for our situation. He took us in immediately, gave us the most affordable price for the repair, showed us the malfunctioned part, and we waited for only about an hour as they fixed our car. So thankful for the stress they relieved, and how fast and affordable they fixed it up like new. Thanks Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair!! Best car shop experience ever.

Ru
Review №22

Amazing cheap place. Car broke down called and next day in and out. Will be using this place again.

Ma
Review №23

Tim is worked on several vehicles of mine I wouldn’t trust any other mechanic he’s honest fair and does excellent work! There are other shops that are closer to me but I would rather drive out of my way to have him work at my vehicle or tow it to him because I know I’m going to get the excellent work and an honest mechanic! Tim thank you for all you’ve done for me over the years with my vehicle ! If you ever need a mechanic repair he is where I would take your vehicle! If I could give this shop more than five stars I would!

Li
Review №24

Tim is a stand up guy that runs a great shop. He is honest and very reliable. He keeps his word and charges a very reasonable rate for his skills and experience. Im not from Council Bluffs, so I didnt really know of any mechanic shops. I got really lucky finding his shop. If youre in need of an honest and dependable mechanic, Tim and his shop is definitely the place to go. Thanks again Tim for an awesome job fixing my truck. Keep up the great work!

S
Review №25

I used Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair and was very happy with the service and experience. As a women it is always difficult to try a new auto repair shop, but I was very impressed with how Tim help me out.Tim did a great job explaining what my car needed, why it needed it, and answered all my questions thoroughly.My car was fixed on time, on budget, and my car is running great again.I highly recommend Tim and Bluffs Affordable Auto.

Ju
Review №26

This is the fourth time Ive taken my vehicle to Tim and his crew. He does absolutely nothing but great work! Never disappointed when leaving his shop with my vehicles! Very honest guy, extremely hard working and everything was done at a reasonable price. Even came under the budget I had to get my truck fixed. Phenomenal work everytime!!!

Te
Review №27

Great job by Tim and his team. You can see how much they care from the moment you walk into the office and talk to them on the phone. Very helpful today saving the day by rescuing my 2007 Honda Accord after road hazards (potholes) got the best of its front suspension. They were busy as heck and yet immediately arranged towing and expertly and honestly diagnosed the problem as soon as our car arrived.It also is great to support a local business and then one with such a hard working and sacrificial team.

Ni
Review №28

I went last week to have a car battery and the terminals replaced. Work was done quickly. And the owner (or so I think he was) was very honest and helpful. Hard to find these days in most repair shops. I will definitely recommend to others and be back for services needed.

Am
Review №29

Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair is exactly that.... affordable & not to mention great customer service. I would take my car there again and again to have it worked on. Thanks yall for being around & for being you. Have a blessed day!

Er
Review №30

Tim is great... Got me in and out, he has a great attitude and Ive now got my mechanic. Thank you!

Ra
Review №31

He did a wonderful job on my car and my sons truck. It is a very welcoming environment. He is honest and goes through the vehicle as if his wife or child were driving it. I totally appreciate that and his price is Very Reasonable; also he kept in constant contact with us on the repairs and progress and if there were or could other charges arise he was Totally Upfront and Honest about that from the start. I would and Have recommended customers to him. He went above and beyond for me and my son I feel. So thank you Tim it is greatly appreciated!!! So if you have car/truck problem dont hesitate to call Tim, he can help you out with your vehicle issues!

Da
Review №32

Put new tires on that are very nice for price.

Ko
Review №33

Amazing customer service, was in the process of moving across states and our car wasn’t allowing us to accelerate or even start anymore. The mechanic reset some settings allowing us to make our move possible! Incredible service and honesty, we were definitely taken care of when we had to swing by on stressful circumstances.

Be
Review №34

Great friendly people! Did a great job quickly! Price was very reasonable! I highly recommend this place!

Je
Review №35

Fantastic auto repair shop! Needed a break repair for my wifes SUV, Bluffs Affordable Auto Repair got our vehicle in fast, got the repairs done the same day and the cost was $20 less than we were quoted. Thanks so much for help!!

Ka
Review №36

Very attentive listener. Did everything we talked about and even more. Tim will make sure your vehicle stays on the road and keeps you as safe as possible. I came for an inspection and now I am trying to squeeze my second vehicle in under his care. :) Great shop, great service! So thankful to have found this place.

Em
Review №37

After car places like Edwards and Suzuki telling me my car was fixed and paying them almost 3000 dollars it wasnt fixed. It kept doing the same thing. I brought it here and they were very nice and they made sure the problem was fixed. Its finally fixed for a fair price. I highly recommend this place! I will bring my car here from now on.

Ju
Review №38

We were driving through in 100° weather when our AC broke. Tim made us a priority and had us taken care of quickly and at a reasonable price. What a great guy and shop. We highly recommend this place!! Thanks again!

Mi
Review №39

Bluffs Affordable has been great to me, I first found them because I was having a minor issue with my car and Firestone had a list of over $5,000 worth of repairs that they wanted to do (Including replacing the entire front end suspension, which I had replaced myself less than a year before, and could not have been in need of any kind of repair). In fact they told me that they would not fix my minor problem unless they did all of that work. Tim, at Bluffs Affordable completed only the work which was required to keep my car safe to drive, and did it for about $1,000. They were great to work with, quick, and never once tried to up-sell me or tell me that other things were wrong with my car. Since then I have been back to Bluffs Affordable to have another simple repair performed and again they were great to work with.

Sc
Review №40

Ive taken many of our families cars to Tim for different things and every time Ive been treated with the utmost respect. Always done when promised for a very affordable price. Ill keep recommending all my friends and family there.

La
Review №41

Tim is the guy you need to take your vehicle to if you have a problem. He is very attentive to your needs and wont charge you an arm and leg to get the work done. He has serviced our car for the last couple of years and has always fixed it right the first time. I will never take our car anywhere else! This is the place to go in Council Bluffs. A small time shop, big value and excellent timely service.Thanks for all you do Tim!!!!Sincerely,David and Laura Geyer

Kh
Review №42

Been a long while since I met an honest mechanic. They won me over with their honesty and competitive prices. Will use their services again in a heartbeat!

Pa
Review №43

Trying to make me pay to bypass my security key system because Tim failed to program it to the 2 ND computer thats had to been installed by his shop.So now he says any key will start it.And because of personal diffeculties,told me they didnt offer financing to help me with the continuous repairs his shop has to make even though Ive put over 12,000.00 into my vehicle over the past year and a half.im having to have sudden so called repairs every month now.And when he called me a week after we agreed I could pick up my car on the first,he called yelling and screaming at me that Id better get my car now,or was to be charged 10 dollars a day storage.And I was also accused of being on drugs when I asked why my car had to have all these repairs every month.not a good shop or business ethics.Very rude and always blaming the customer.i havent even put 10,000 miles on my car since he overhauled just about everything that a car has mechanical wise.

Da
Review №44

Took my Trailblazer in and told them i needed a tune-up. They told me they would put it on the diagnostic machine and instead of a tune-up i got a cam sensor. Got the truck back and still ran the same. He told me we probably needed to change the plugs and to run premium fuel. We did that. Wrong. And i believe that a tune-up includes changing plugs? Took it back with the codes that i was given at auto zone and he told me i needed a camshaft actuator which was not even the same code. After charging us more the truck runs worse than when i originally took it to him. Then when we call him back and see if he is going to make it right ($350 later), he pretty much told us to go f*** ourselves.So after his response i took my trailblazer to another mechanic and after replacing the coil pack and $140 my truck runs better than ever. I wouldnt recommend bluffs affordable auto repair to my worst emeny. What a rip off. You want a real mechanic hit me up.

DO
Review №45

This will be my second car Ive taken to Tim. Theyre always upfront and honest about what work they will be doing and were able keep it within my budget. These guys want to help you get back on the road and that goes a long way now-a-days.

Ti
Review №46

Im a retired tech. Honest, good work, fair prices. You dont find that so easily now a days. I highly recommend...

B/
Review №47

I cant say enough about Tim and his employees at his shop. They listen to your description of your car problems respectfully. They do not leave you guessing about what is happening with your car in their shop. They are honest about time lines so and call if the timeline needs to be changed. They call as soon as they have information and give you options so you can decide how to best proceed. The best part is that they take pride in making the correct repair at the best possible price. It was obvious to me that Tim treated me how he wanted to be treated and wanted to make sure he was giving me value for my dollar. Thank you Bluffs Affordable Car Care and Tim for a job well done!!

Tr
Review №48

Tim was great to work with! From the initial phone call to the time I picked up my truck (Only 16 hours later), I was informed the entire way and trusted him and his guys. Thanks Bluffs Affordable!

Za
Review №49

Did a great job on my car. Very affordable!

Ka
Review №50

Had to have quite a bit of front end work done, I was impressed with the professionalism, the quality of the work and the price. I would definitely recommend this shop! Thank you Tim for such a great job!

Jo
Review №51

I had a great experience with them. My car is 10 years old and needs a lot done. I couldnt afford to have everything fixed at once so they helped me create a priority list of what needs to be done now and what can wait a little bit. They also finished the work in a timely manner at a very affordable price. Thank you!

Wh
Review №52

Lifesavers! I’m extremely grateful for them getting my car in on short notice and you can’t beat the price compared to other repair shops. They did a great job!

Sp
Review №53

They are very efficient workers. I went to them to get my windshield wiper motor fixed. they had it done in a very timely manner. They make sure when they do something they do it right the first time.

No
Review №54

Great service Honest and Affordable they serviced my truck and didnt try to sell me parts I didnt need . I will be recommending you to everyone I know ! Thanks again for the great experience

Ch
Review №55

I have a 2005 Ford F150 with a 5.4l 3 valve motor and everyone knows about them. after shopping around looking for some place I can trust my baby with My truck, I took it to Bluffs Affordable Auto to have my motor replaced. They put in a new remanded motor with unlimited miles and a 3 year warranty, as of now I have put over 8,000 miles on the truck and it has never ran and drive this great. The owner Tim was so accommodating to me and getting me back on the road in 3 days time. As for the price of getting it done he was over 1,000.00 $ cheaper than any of the dealership I took it to for pricing. Since i have the motor replaced in my truck I have been back there for every oil change and also had a rear u joint replaced that was making noise. cant say enough good things about Tim and his co workers.

Dy
Review №56

Great communication, does the job right. Well informed.

Fa
Review №57

I called to ask how much it would cost to bleed my brakes and the person on the other end talked to me like i was stupid. They said if you cant bleed your own brakes, what makes you think i can?. Also they wanted to charge me extra because my zerk in the back was rusted and they wanted extra for having to deal with it.

Je
Review №58

I was new to the council bluffs omaha area I got into an accident and my car was leaking coolant and the a.c. didnt work anymore. I looked at a couple different repair shops in council bluffs being a female I didnt know where to take my car and who to trust. After talking with Tim at bluffs affordable auto I felt comfortable with him working on my car and his prices were the lowest. Long story short he fixed my radiator problem and my a.c. problem and it works just as good if not better than before the accident. I will continue to go there for all of my services from here on out. I recommend them to all my friends and family. Tim and his co workers go above and beyond out of their way to help me.

Ju
Review №59

After having a horrible experience with tires plus finding this place was a gift from god a really honest mechanic like Tim that knows what he’s doing is rare plus his prices are lower than any shop I’ve ever come across I’ve been recommending all my friends and family to come here I would believe the good reviews for this place over the bad this shop is top notch service 👏🏽

Au
Review №60

Affordable Auto not even close, I cant even express how I feel about how they robbed me over a diagnostic of $185.00. Thats not even the bad part, a good professional mechanic would let the customer know how much it would cost to perform the service but instead he did not notify us on the cost of the vehicle. Also, his personality does not make the whole experience any better. Avoid this place before its too late!

Ke
Review №61

This is a great place I was having issues with my 2003 Kia Sedona over heating I looked into other places but they where way over priced. I looked into bluffs affordable auto and the prices where great and affordable. They got me in and out back on the road in a great timely manner. This place is amazing and great and friendly staff.

Ja
Review №62

Most trustworthy mechanic Ive ever met!

Dy
Review №63

My fuel pump quit on me and I came here based on their reviews which dont even do justice to how awesome this place is! They took great care of me, double and triple checking everything, even getting me a part that wasnt local, and not only can I say great things about their work, but their attitude and hospitality is unparalleled all around. Great staff, and great mechanics. God bless them, they really saved my skin and I couldnt be happier! Thank you!

Ma
Review №64

I had two cars needing work. They got me in on short notice, and got the car done sooner than expected. Great price, an freindly.

da
Review №65

I drive from West Omaha over to Bluffs Affordable Auto to have Tim and his machanics work on my vehicles. It’s hard to find someone honest that doesn’t price gouch. Tim has always treated me right and I trust his work.

La
Review №66

Been here multiple times and always have great experiences.

Gr
Review №67

These guys really bailed me out of a tough situation. Didnt take my car hostage for further repairs. God bless these to men!

Na
Review №68

Got me in the same day and got my vehicle fixed same day. Highly recommend giving them a call for ur car care needs

Ka
Review №69

Bring my car there every time, very honest

Mi
Review №70

Great place

Lo
Review №71

I want to personally recommend Bluffs affordable auto repair to any and everyone needing auto repair or maintenance. Its next to impossible to find an honest, reliable and trustworthy mechanic, but you can find one there. Tom helped my husband and I today with our clutch fan. After replacing our water pump, we were unable to detach the fan from the old water pump. After days of struggling and fighting with this bolt, we were desperate and ready to give up. Not only did Tom take time out of his day to address our problem....he was courteous, very helpful and didnt even charge us anything! Dont take my word for it-go check them out and you wont regret it!!!!

Da
Review №72

I was broke down in Council Bluffs, 6 and a half hours from home and they got me up and running in no time. Couldnt ask for nicer people. Tim and the crew did a fantastic job.

An
Review №73

Fast friendly service and repair. I will take my vehicles there from now on.

Mi
Review №74

Fast friendly service and repair, the techs are very knowledgeable and easy to work with! I will take my vehicles there from now on!!!

Da
Review №75

Took my Hummer in to have motor replaced with a reman. I had inspections done from 4 places one was h&h. They all said the same thing needed a new motor. After Hummer was dropped off for the swap I noticed on my DVR footage that they took it and ran around picking up parts with it. After getting Hummer back I noticed air bag warning light was on. No temp being registered on the gague and they forgot to put my intake cover back on. Drove back to shop and they put my intake cover back on and when I asked about the problems I was having they said it was like that when I brought it in. Well thats not true as the 4 places I had do inspections would of documented that. The shop that fixed air bag sensor showed me it was crushed and the wire for the temp sensor was sliced. Now the new motor is blowing white smoke at 2k miles on startup which its done it 2 times. Their answer is to leave the vehicle there until it reproduces the problem. Till this day still no call from the owner Tim address any of the issues. He is extremely rude. They might be able to do simple tasks but forget anything other changing oil or spark plugs. Also ran into a guy at another shop who was there having them fix the mistakes made at this place. I will be doing a small claims lawsuit soon. Thank God the motors warranty covers any shop doing it.

Ki
Review №76

They are very accommodating and do work quickly with quality

Ke
Review №77

I broke down on my way to Minnesota and they were able to fix my car in under an hour and were very affordable !!!! I would definitely recommend this place!!!

Li
Review №78

Very good service and affordable costs.

Sh
Review №79

Tim always does great work at bearable prices!!

Al
Review №80

Fast friendly service and Affordable

Jo
Review №81

Very bad service will not recommended to no oneThey over charge on there parts bad business

De
Review №82

Called to bring my car to get fixed I didn’t even get a chance to talk on the phone he started to swear at me thought I was a core buyer but called to bring my car not a good way to answer calls and start swearing will be calling corporate

An
Review №83

Good work

Ri
Review №84

Good people

ro
Review №85

Very bad service

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  • Address:712 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, United States
  • Site:https://bluffsautorepair.com/
  • Phone:+1 712-256-9898
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Brake shop
  • Engine rebuilding service
  • Mechanic
  • Oil change service
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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