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Poutous Collision and Mechanical
4601 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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Poutous Collision and Mechanical
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Ni
Review №1

This was my first time here and it could not of gone better, everyone here was so patient with me and so professional! I got my car fixed on time and they responded so quickly to all of my calls! If you need your car repaired definitely come here!

Me
Review №2

The team at Poutous has done many kinds of work on my car. They are efficient, talk up front with you about costs, and let you know about future maintenance work to keep in mind so that you can plan for it.

Je
Review №3

I went for my yearly inspection. I was in and out in minutes. As usual they are very good at fixing anything that needs to be done to my car. I would not go anywhere else. I am very pleased with their work.

Cr
Review №4

I highly recommend Poutous for all automotive repairs and maintenance. Ive been using them for the past 5 years and theyve been awesome and reliable every single time.

Du
Review №5

Great team, great service. Will be back for any future needs. Highly recommend

J
Review №6

Excellent service and value that I can trust!

Re
Review №7

Thanks for taking great care of my transam Im coming back soon to fix the thingy!!

Ak
Review №8

This Review is long over due, I have been using Poutous, for years, for all my vehicles; 4 wheels, 2 wheels, foreign, domestic, vintage, car, truck, it doesn’t matter, John and Mike are running a quality family business. All the techs and mechanics do great work and are great people, if you are taking your vehicle somewhere else, you are wasting your time and money. Poutous is the best!

Ge
Review №9

I have been a customer for decades, both mechanical and. illusion, and trust Mike and John with all of our family vehicles. They do quality work at reasonable prices and deliver what they promise. a trifecta not easy to find in the business. Easy to work with and very. cutome oriented. i highly recommend.

Al
Review №10

Ive taken a couple of challenges to Mike and te team at Poutous. A couple of classic cars, that, well, needed some expert love. And, they came through. On time. For less than I was expecting. Repairs that last and made sense. Cannot say enough good things about them. Theyre my go-to now. Highly recommend as they are honest, friendly - and good at what they do.

Ma
Review №11

Appreciated the process, the front desk & info provided, the technician’ (Mike) knowledge, charm, personality

Bi
Review №12

We have already referred several happy customers.

KS
Review №13

This place is always honest, friendly, professional and polite...a good Texas owned place! Always take our cars their for body damage and will continue to!

Ca
Review №14

Best experience Ive ever had with a mechanic / auto repair shop. Mike and his team are true professionals who fixed some really difficult issues with my truck (clutch, engine oil leak, brakes) at a fair price. I called ahead and then came in the next morning, at which point I was immediately greeted and engaged in a discussion around the problems with my truck. They diagnosed everything within a few hours and gave me a quote for the work. Ive had it back for a few days, and the workmanship is outstanding. High attention to detail and to doing it right. Customer for life here.

Ve
Review №15

I was searching for an auto repair shop that specializes in fixing Saturn vehicles. The former mechanic I used could not determine how to fix my car; he stated he replaced my cam sensor, when in essence, after Mr. Potous checked my car, I found out that the cam sensor was never replaced. Potous Auto Repair was professional and they fixed the problem i along with 2 other repairs, and had me rolling in no time flat.I’m glad I brought my vehicle to them.

Da
Review №16

Ive used Poutous over the years for body work, and they always do superior work. A nice place to do business.

Al
Review №17

They were able to fix me up real quick and very friendly as well!

To
Review №18

Excelence is what you get when your here! Total trustworthy owners in Michael & John. 10 star shop.

St
Review №19

I brought my car in for its annual inspection. I brought it to Poutous because I have always received excellent service there, and this time was no exception.

D
Review №20

Best body repair at best price I’ve had. They know how to save you.

Ni
Review №21

Very thorough and well priced. Good customer service. Will be back.

He
Review №22

Great service!

Se
Review №23

I have an old Ford truck (‘83) that I couldn’t find anyone to work on because it has a carburetor. The guys at Poutous were happy to work on it. They rebuilt the carburetor, put in a starter, and more. It runs very well now. It was over 2 weeks ago that they worked on it and everything is still good. They did a great job and the price was reasonable. I will use them again.

Ju
Review №24

I came in to quickly get air in my tires before heading out of town for my mother’s birthday. I typically do this before a long drive and it’s never been an issue. At any other establishment, I pull up, they ask what I need, I get serviced, and I leave. This particular place saw me pull up and never asked if they could help with anything. In fact, one of them came from the inside, looked dead at me and walked back in. The other was helping a woman and never stopped to ask if I needed any help. I understand he was helping a woman, so I’ll give him benefit of the doubt but this leads me to believe that because we weren’t white and driving a Porsche (like the lady there), they didn’t care to service us. How rude can you be? THIS is exactly what people mean when they speak on racial biases. Not okay.

Do
Review №25

Our family has used and recommended Poutous for nearly 30 years. Everyone we have sent to them has told us they were pleased with their honesty and professionalism. We highly recommend them.

Do
Review №26

Great personal service! Honest and dependable. I wouldnt take my car any place else!

Da
Review №27

Coolant flush & fill, finished sooner than expected.

Mi
Review №28

Excellent service and they really took ownership of the paint and body work on my 69 Suburban.A+++++++

St
Review №29

Better than the nearby Toyota dealership! My Prius pulled to the right. The dealer performed an alignment but the pulling continued. The dealer “thought” I needed new tires and a new sub-frame, but they couldn’t substantiate their decisions. I took my Prius to Poutous. They identified camber settings out of limits, and installed a $60 kit that allowed the factory-fixed camber setting to become adjustable. Within an hour the alignment work corrected the pulling to the right. Trust Poutous!

Ke
Review №30

My family has gone to Poutous for approx. 35-40 years, first with Lou and now Mike. They are totally honest and extremely professional. I trust Mike to give his honest opinion regarding our cars and in a couple of cases it led us to sell and buy new which in the short term takes business away from himself. Lastly, they are so friendly and welcoming.

Jj
Review №31

I drove to this location to receive a service for my tire. They were completely unprofessional. Didn’t acknowledge our presence. I’m certain they saw us because they looked at us. After waiting awhile, we left and they were still unphased. I am not one to use race for anything at all but I do believe unknown racial bias played a role in this situation. Take your money elsewhere.

Ro
Review №32

I actually do not know where to begin. I’ve been to a lot of automotive shops around Houston but this is the best experience I’ve ever had at an automotive care facility. I personally urge everyone who values quality professionalism and value to give this shop a chance.

De
Review №33

From beginning to end- Poutous was wonderful! They diagnosed and analyzed the damage to our vehicle; gave us a very reasonable estimate: helped us arrange a rental car; and repaired our vehicle in a timely manner! Working with Poutous made a stressful situation as easy as possible.

An
Review №34

Poutous has always treated me right. They do good work, communicate well, and are a great value. We are lucky to have them in the neighborhood.

CA
Review №35

Great service everytime!!

Jo
Review №36

Great shop, great people. These guys know what they are doing. Replaced an AC compressor in my 2010 Jeep. My son drove me up to pick it up and they guys ended up checking out a couple of things on his vehicle as a courtesy. Very much appreciated!Great people!

Ce
Review №37

Porous reviewed a competing firm’s quote and found that the recommended repairs were completely unnecessary. Saved me $700. Honest, reliable & professional.

Ha
Review №38

Poutous Collision & Mechanical have helped me with my car care needs for over 40 years.I can always count on them for good service and great value. That’s why I keep coming back.

cr
Review №39

Knowledgable friendly staff, great work

Gi
Review №40

Ive taken cars to Poutous for 30 years. Service is quick, they can usually give me a ride to home or work, and they are friendly and convenient. Theyve earned my trust. I never feel unnecessary work is done. They are not the cheapest, but their prices are fair and Im willing to pay for great service and quality work. I recommend them highly.

Gr
Review №41

I have used Poutous for years. They do a great job and the prices are fair. The ideal neighborhood mechanic. Give them a try if you need any repairs or maintenance on your car.

Bi
Review №42

Poutous were great to deal with. Reasonably priced and timely delivery of my vehicle . They body shop did a fantastic job on my car. James and John at Poutous were friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate my schedule.

L
Review №43

Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Excellent service! Thank you!

Ta
Review №44

Made an appointment and they were prompt and friendly and courteous. I had my car inspected and some mechanical equipment issues.

Ri
Review №45

Excellent. Got next day appointment. Car was ready same day, as promised. Drives great! Very happy!

Ma
Review №46

Have worked with Mike, John, Kathy & the crew for more than a decade. They are honest, fast, and do the highest quality work. They understand the importance of long-term relationships- greet you like family, provide shuttle service, throw in small freebies, and never up-sell. I recommend them to everyone I know.

Ch
Review №47

Thanks to Mike and his people for a great experience getting our car fixed! Poutous is fast, responsive, and fair. He even re-attached our side bumper for free. Couldn’t ask for more!-Charlie and Sarah McGill

To
Review №48

As always they did a great job. Trustworthy and honest. I have been doing business at Poutous for 25 years. It is great to have confidence that the work is performed correctly.

Ka
Review №49

This is the second time I have used Poutous. My Jeep Wrangler is so old that River Oaks sent me to Poutous and I have found them to be extremely competent and reliable and fair. I recommend this business--they have been around forever and care about their reputation, and you dont have to worry about them coming up with a bunch of unneeded repairs to jack up your bill.

To
Review №50

How wonderful to find a shop with such knowledgeable personal and friendly and helpful people.I had some problems with my wheels and texted them to see if they could help.They assured me they could.When I got to their shop I was greeted like a lot g lost relative and given coffee and I swear I could smeal grandmas cookies baking nearby.As promised my wheels were repaired to like new and it saved me $500.00.As I looked around d there were many high end cars and hot rods in various stages of repair and everyone working there seemed very willing to assist me and each other.I know that seems odd in this day and age but I saw it with my own eyes.

Ke
Review №51

Battery was cranking slowly several times this morning. Took it to Poutous to get the battery checked and, yes, indeed, I needed a new battery...it was three years old, so not surprising. They were busy but Kathy helped me, and Mike got the battery replaced for me quickly. I was off and running in probably 30 minutes. Mike saved me from getting stranded later!!! I wouldnt take my car anywhere else but Poutous. Theyre a Houston institution!Poutous Auto is simply the best. Theyve always done a great job for me over many decades. They have old-fashioned values like honesty and integrity, and they always correctly diagnose and fix what is wrong with your vehicle. Friendly, longtime Houston family always doing their best to take care of their cistomers at a fair price!

La
Review №52

When I call, they tell me the best time to come, get the car done, and I’m out. Potous also checks to ensure the car is AOK

Ro
Review №53

Great service, professional advise, very timely! Enjoyed.

Mi
Review №54

Poutous does a great job! Very friendly and helpful staff. They tell you what you need and what you dont need and let you know what you will need in the future to keep your car in great shape!

Pe
Review №55

I’ve been going to Poutous since the 1980s. Will not go anywhere else. Honest, knowledgeable, and all around awesome. The best in the business!

Ja
Review №56

Poutous Collision did a fabulous job replacing a running board on my Foard Expedition. I had a quick initial inspection, then left with my vehicle. They ordered and painted the part and had me come in when it was ready to he installed - which was VERY quick and painless.I cannot recommend Poutous highly enough!

Na
Review №57

Quality repairs and maintenance from an honest family-run business that stands by their work. I was referred here by the Firestone on Kirby when my Chevy Avalanche started experiencing a known issue and was blown away by how well they treated me. Im now a customer for life and confidently recommend Poutous to friends and family.

Ka
Review №58

They are always excellent. Whether it’s a quick check on my car or motorcycle they are wonderful! Kathy at the front desk is so efficient and kind

Mr
Review №59

The customer service is consistently professional and extremely courteous. Cathy is always accommodating and is a pleasure to deal with. I can always count on these guys to be honest and fair. Good experiences and good results!

Ll
Review №60

Y’all are like familyThanks for everything

Ly
Review №61

Have taken my various vehicles there for nearly 20 years. Always happy with the results and the service. A great group to trust your car with.

El
Review №62

They were very persistent I figuring out an electrical problem and lovely to work with

Eu
Review №63

Poutous has worked on both my car and my wifes over past few years. We both give Poutous the highest recommendation.

Ri
Review №64

I had my emissions inspection performed at Poutous. I was in and out in a flash, and the staff was extremely nice and professional.

Ge
Review №65

Friendly & honest mechanics. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

ha
Review №66

Friendly and efficient garage that also doesn’t try to have unneeded work done the way most do.

Hu
Review №67

Poutous is a very expert garage. They have the gear to handle whatever is wrong with your car. They are honest and trustworthy. I’ve been using this family-owned business for about 40 years, so I speak from experience.

Mi
Review №68

Great experience. Trustworthy repair!

Ol
Review №69

The owners are friendly and professional and the staff is the same! Great location in West U also!

Na
Review №70

Friendly, helpful, convenient, and professional.Came here in the early afternoon to have my car inspected for registration. They helped me also order a broken part, which was damaged a few weeks back. The part was delivered by the next morning.Will go back. :)

Jo
Review №71

Honest & fair definitely describes this business. Have had nothing but good experiences with both mechanical and body work after being recommended by a close friend whos being going there for over a decade. Quality work at decent prices.

Sa
Review №72

Its rare to find a good, honest mechanic but that is exactly what you get at Poutous. My grandfather has used Poutous for as long as I can remember. And now I have been using them for years and will not go anywhere else.

Ho
Review №73

Ive gone there for YEARS. They do really good work and are professional, knowledgeable and personable. I do definitely recommend them.

Ma
Review №74

They are GREAT! They tell me what I need AND tell me what I dont need! Friendly, honest, and fast! What a concept!

Al
Review №75

Very good service!

Er
Review №76

Poutous does a great job and charges fairly for the work done. I have used them for the last three years and have always found them to be responsive, fast and affordable.

Ki
Review №77

They are very good, reasonable, and have a great staff!

Ka
Review №78

Outstanding in every way!

Ro
Review №79

I have been using their services for 25 years and I have only positives things to say. I find their work to be on time, reasonably priced and high quality while servicing a wide range of domestic and foreign cars.

Ga
Review №80

Helpful, pleasant and good at diagnosing issues.

je
Review №81

They always do it right. Highly recommend to anyone with vehicle repairs needed

Je
Review №82

Friendly and straight forward.

Ke
Review №83

Best shop in town!

Sa
Review №84

Wife has used since she started driving. Ive used since I met wife. Wouldnt use anyone else and fight to use them if insurance from another person wants me to go elsewhere.

Cy
Review №85

Straightforward, friendly, on time. High-quality all the way around.

Ca
Review №86

Appreciate the great quality service!

Sa
Review №87

Great service, fast and they did just what they said they would do!

Ru
Review №88

An earlier post said honest and fair, and I agree. Ive been using Poutous since the early 1980s (my first car), and this has always been my experience. Also friendly and quality, but its honest and fair that distinguishes them from the crowd. You can find quality and expensive, you can find friendly, but not be sure all the repairs were needed. But at Poutous you can be sure that they dont do anything you dont need, they charge reasonably, and the quality is pretty high. Thats why theyve stayed busy all these years.

St
Review №89

The staff are friendly. However, if you are just trying to get simple car maintenance done, such as change oil and filters, I wont recommend you to go there because they are 20% more expensive than the car dealer and the filters they use are the generic version.

Ma
Review №90

When I call them, they immediately lost temper. So illogical. Just lost a potential customer. Strongly recommend NOT to expect fair service from them.

An
Review №91

THIS PLACE WILL RIP YOU OFF!!! STAY AWAY UNLESS $135 FOR DIAGNOSTIC FEE IS FAIR TO YOU WHEN YOU HAD ALREADY CONFIRMED PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER SERVICE SHOP...NOT EVEN FIRESTONE OR PEP BOYS CHARGES $135 for DIAGNOSTIC FEE THESE PPL THINK THEY ARE A DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER, IF COULD GIVE ZERO STARS WOULD. MAY GOD SEEK REVENGE ON PPL WHO RIP OTHERS OFF DUE TO GREED IN THEIR HEART.

Bo
Review №92

Wonderful and honest people. They have service to my cars for the last 15 years and Ive never had a complaint.

Ph
Review №93

Kathy and Mike are great and make you feel like family.

je
Review №94

I am very confused by their business practices. They do seem to be friendly; however, it is very obvious that they try to take advantage of a situation and their story (price) is constantly changing. Went to run a diagnostic test on my car. I was told if did my repairs there that the 140$ dollar diagnostic test would go towards repairs of the car (essentially it would be free), however if I didnt and decide to go elsewhere I would have to pay 140$ still. Knowing this, I decide to get my car repaired here. Their estimates were about 250$ over priced when averaging about 5 other automotive repair shops I called. I decided to still get it repaired there because it wouldnt be worth losing 140$ just drive somewhere else. I got my car repaired and I ask them very specific questions about my car diagnostic test. To whether the problem they fixed will solved my other problem I was having with my car (it not initially starting). They seem to avoid the question and just say... well he should of charged you for the diagnostic test but didnt so youre lucky. You would of been charged 125$ for the test but he forgot. I then tell him that I am confused because when I initially walked in, I was told that if I got the diagnosis test that its cost would go to the repairs of the car (essentially being free). I am also confused because they told me a diagnosis test cost 140$ and not 125$. It seems that they just pick and choose there stories and are very inconsistent. I expect professionalism when I spend so much money to repair my car. Changing the story and avoiding my questions is highly unprofessional. Beware. They will lock you in with a diagnostic fee and then charger you about 30% more of other automotive shops in the area. Then say you are lucky because they forgot to charge you for the diagnostic test. I will not be returning.

Ja
Review №95

So disappointed with the customer service I was given! I was referred to this auto shop by a Firestone employee, after I was given a diagnostic there. The woman at the front desk was incredibly rude and unprofessional. She let me know that it would be two days before they could even look at my vehicle and that it would be $135 for another diagnostic.(Firestone charges $45) Before I could even accept/decline their services she got an attitude, rolled her eyes and told me that she didn’t know any mechanic shop that would just work on my car without running their own tests. I truly feel like I was being mistreated based off the color of my skin and regret stepping foot inside their establishment. I have never felt so low and disrespected in my life. Clearly the owner and employees have a problem servicing people of color and I truly hope that no one takes their car to these monsters!

Je
Review №96

We have gone to Poutous for years. They provide excellent service and truly go above and beyond for their customers.

Ma
Review №97

July 2018 my car was towed here by AAA around 4:30 Friday. I was advised I needed a replacement transmission by AAA. This location was closing in 30 min. My sister and I were stranded, needing to return to Tulsa. The team at Poutous were extremely helpful to us. Took the time to try for repair or if anyone else could do weekend work, no used transmission found for my 2007 . Mike and counter manager went to a lot of extra work to help us out. I dont know much about their repair work, as we didnt use it, we had car taken back to Tulsa. However, these folks were lifesavers to two older ladies with real transportation problems. Thanks to Mike for ride to car rental and all employees .

pa
Review №98

Honest,do God work.

El
Review №99

They take care of everything with your vehicle and even let you know what type of repairs you will be looking toward in the future- tires, wind shield wipers etc. Best family run business in Houston for Mercedes and BMW!

Ch
Review №100

Great service and trustworthy mechanics.

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  • Address:4601 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005, United States
  • Site:http://poutouscollisionandmechanical.com/
  • Phone:+1 713-524-4444
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto parts store
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–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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