Introduced by a coworker. After questionable experiences at a dealership, I switched. And very happy I did. I have wrenches, but it seems like I break more than I fix when I wield them. Pull off an alternator and my exhaust system falls off.Luckily I dont have to go there very often. Mostly oil changes.Latest experience has been my asking them to replace headlight assemblies and a fresh install of fog lights. Headlights require taking off the whole bumper so I said screw it. Might as well get foglights while the bumper is off. Made appointment with the pretense they may not be able to do foglights. Went in for appointment. They came out saying that it would take much longer than they think I expected. I had the parts. So they couldnt judge the time. They quickly assessed (less than 10m from arrival) the situation and offered a new appointment 3 days later that would work for us both. That is good service even before the service. They could have done the job and left me wondering for 4 hours while I waited thinking it was a 1 or 2 hour job. Running wire harnesses in newish cars can be time consuming.I just hope they had side projects to work on for that hour or 2 appointment I made that didnt pan out. Sorry guys. Appointment is tomorrow, and Im sure the work will be great. The parts are on me.

The only place you need to take your car. I have been to multiple places explaining how my car was vapor locking and how i thought it may be the fuel pump. Every other mechanic made me feel stupid and sent me off saying my car was fine. They spent the time to actually figure out what was wrong with my car and of course one of the things was the fuel pump. My husband then took his car in and they were quick and efficient with his problems. Forever grateful for AVR

Glad, we stopped by and got someone to check out what was the problem. He drove & got it fixed right away and didnt charge us. I know our tip wasnt enough but wanted thank you and your service for the best help/quality work!!!

I highly recommend AVR! Fair price, honest work. My entire family (in laws included) take there vehicles here for service.

Quickly got me in and out at a fair price. Definitely will be going back.

Steve at AVR is the best. He always takes care of my vehicles in a timely fashion and they come out working amazing.

Ive been taking my truck to Steve at AVR for a decade now. Hes an honest man, his prices are fair. And your vehicle will be ready when he said it would, thats been my experience every time.

We have had all of our vehicles serviced by Steve and Matt for years now! I cannot imagine finding another shop that is as trustworthy, honest and fair. We will never go anywhere else!

Good work, great rates.

Great auto shop! They do a great job.

I trust Steve to do repairs on my 80 year old mothers car, that I dont want to do myself. I have known him since the 80s when we worked together. They are trustworthy and straight up with you, no BS and you can depend on the repairs. Highly recommend

I couldnt ask for a better experience! This is by far the best shop Ive experienced on the road. Steve was fast, efficient and easy to work with and I was shocked at the bill. I read that he is fair and honest but wow! Thank you for getting me back on the road so fast.

Great place to have your car worked on. Honest honest work. Straight up about issues. Never any drama. Has always been fair to us and upfront about issues or future issues.

Love this place. Great service, knowhow, and pricing. I will only bring my truck here and would recommend to everyone I know. 👍👍✊

My van broke down and we didnt know where to bring it in for a fix (we are fairly new to the area). We asked for opinions and an overwhelming amount of people recommended AVR. We had my van towed to their shop and they looked at it. Unfortunately they were unable to fix it and recommended we go to the Chrysler dealership because of the parts needed for the repair. They called us today to let us know they werent charging us for the diagnostic. Im shocked! They told my husband since they didnt really do much, they werent going to charge. For us, that is huge. Weve been screwed over by so many mechanics, that we were expecting to pay a decent amount just for the diagnostic. Plus the fact that they were honest with letting us know the repair could be done faster elsewhere (due to the parts needed for my pretty new Chrysler transmission going out...not because of their staff or knowledge).We have 3 cars and I can assure you that if we have any more issues, they will be the place we bring our cars to. I have already recommended them to multiple people. Its just so rare to find mechanics with integrity, ethical, a conscience. Thank you AVR!!

Some friends referred me to this auto-shop, and I had my first experience there last week. Service was great, the office/shop was clean and organized, and pricing was fair. Ill be back. Thank you.

Ive been going to AVR for 9yrs since I moved to Montana. When Steven was in his old shop.Steve has always been fair and trustworthy. Theres no better shop. Highly recommend.....

I continue to bring my vehicle to them for any issue that comes up… They are hands-down some of the most honest and trust worthy Business owners I’ve ever met. Always kind, and always willing to look at any issue I might have… they take the time to educate you about your vehicle. Highly recommend them !!!!

The AVR team has always gone above and beyond in diagnosing and repairing my vehicles. Theyre quick, competent, and will give you the honest answer. Wont take my vehicles anywhere else, and neither should you!

Highly recommended these guys! Very honest and always help me figure out what’s wrong with my car. He also shows me himself what he did to fix it so that I am educated as well. I’ve been there 3 times in the last month with issues and he has always gotten me in right away, and showed me what all he replaced so I know what the heck he’s talking about!

A few friends recommended this place. Something was wrong with my transmission they took me right in did a full diagnostic, reset all the sensors. They could not find what was wrong and didnt even charge me and I would have been happy to pay for their time. Will definitely be using them again for any future mechanical problems I have

I was recommended AVR by someone I bought a car from. When it came time to get a timing belt replaced in another car I called these guys. They did great work and for a GREAT price. Its a good day when the bill is less than the quote! Im sure that doesnt always happen but either way it would have been a good price and the car is running smoothly. Ill definitely return to AVR in the future.

Steve and Matt are great! They are friendly and flexible and they did a great job for a great rate. I had a small issue just after work was done but they were able to get me in quickly and get it taken without any additional cost. Ive had service done by other places but Ive been impressed with AVR. Ill be telling everyone I know for sure!

Always great service

Ive been going to AVR for years. Steve and his crew are fair and honest, and they are excellent mechanics. There is no better shop!

Best shop Ive ever been to. Very honest, and reasonable prices.

AVR...straight shooters. If something is wrong with your car, they’ll fix it. If you think there’s something wrong with your car but there’s not, they’ll tell you. I highly recommend them. It feels so nice to find a trustworthy auto mechanic!!!!

Most honest and best mechanics around

This is my family’s go to place! They are always professional, reasonable with service costs, and I really trust the owner. I would definitely recommend to friends & family!

We have been taking are vehicles here for years, they have always been honest fair and friendly, wont go any were else. There awesome!

Steve has always done thorough repair jobs on my personal and business rigs. i appreciate how clean and organized his shop is and it reflects well on his craftsmanship. just wanted to say thanks

Cant say enough good things about this place these guys are super Fair and they do great work. If I need work done on my vehicle it will be going to a AVR

The best place in Western Montana. Great service and friendly.

Listen, you need to understand that Im from NY and am just about the most miserly human being alive when it comes to finding a good mechanic. I am ALSO a commercial driver with mechanical experience and have been to 7 shops around town (Willies, A+ Automotive, Sears, Tire Rama, Blue Ribbon etc) and these guys are absolutely the best mechanics with the best price. I heard about Steve (the owner) from some of the other bus drivers at Beach Transportation and it was the best piece of advice Ive had since coming to Missoula.Steve is an absolutely honest, shoot-from-the-hip mechanic, he will NEVER recommend anything you dont need and his hourly rates are $65. If you know mechanics you know thats an excellent rate, even Willies auto is $75. Steve is also incredibly competent to boot (he diagnosed a hydraulic tappet rattle at first glance while two other mechanics fretted for over an hour trying to figure it out).To make a long story short, you would be a fool to go anywhere else, not that these guys need the business, theyre always packed, but Im leaving for Alaska and thought Id give Steve a send-off review for being the best Mechanic Ive ever had!

Simply said. A great mechanic.

Avr made a ms diagnosis onceand i had to pay the pricenow they made a mis diagnosis and i again have to payplus they broke a part that is un replaceable.get my vehicle road worthystill no help.1975 dodge van............i wish them goodi want my money back$300 will do, plus my replaceable part. $?

I asked if avr would check out a vehicle and did not look at it as promised today and I was referred by someone I work with being a native missoulian wow very shocking how they still have a business.

The best mechanic in Missoula.

Fair and honest service

Great people, very helpful