Engine repair service near Chef Menteur, LA

I don't doubt the mechanic. He answered all questions honestly and competently. I was shopping around and asked another shop specializing in German cars and he gave me the book hours. This was reasonably within limit of what the mechanic of German Auto stated. But when it was time for the bill, I find that the man hour billed was on the very high extreme of what the book hour stated. And when I asked him about this "pipe rerouting" that the mechanic told me was just lifting a series of pipe higher because it was scraping the concrete, he said he had "forgotten" that the mechanic had reduced the hour needed. Really? from 1.6 hrs to 1.0 hr to lift a few tubes a few inches higher? This is also not "rerouting" as he told me over the phone. The owner after I caught this, quickly told his secretary that he was going to take an early lunch. I can tell you that this is the LAST time anyone I know will be bringing a car to this shop. Its not because of the mechanic. He was actually the reason why I was fine w/ leaving my car there initially. The owner is untrustworthy, and if my car wasn't already worked when I started dealing w/ this owner, I would've switched shop immediately.

Always said I wanted to write a review when I'm satisfied.. This shop was the best price and easiest to work with. They told me how much and how long and it cost and took the amount of time they said. Never rude always very nice. Been coming here for 12yrs and always have been up front with me. Wanted to say thanks to Welch and Son Automotive!!

Cedric is the most knowledgeable vintage auto specialist in New Orleans - hands down. I listed the service above, but he has helped immeasurably with several issues that arose after I purchased a vintage Mercedes auto.

Jimmy is the owner, his father was Jerry since has passed..Has been in VW repair business for over 40 years....He was a pleasure to deal with, and an expert mechanic on vintage VW's! Honest, and trustworthy...Replaced shorted harness, headlamp switch, fuse buss bar, with OEM Volkswagon parts! In addition, replaced a leaking gasket exhaust gasket...Job took about a day to complete, and final price was very reasonable. Jimmy is a good guy!

The only place in New Orleans that actually knows the older Porsches, Randy started working for his father as a young teenager. He can fix problems with the older cars that others won't even touch. I have never been disappointed in the service, and I can 100% tell you that fixing cars is exactly what they do- Greff is a reliable German car specialist who treats every car like his own.... if anyone says differently they apparently haven't been there.

This place a rip off before changing the tires the front end man and the tire changer checked the front to see if something was wrong, at which time the tire changer then removed the tire for the new ones. After a while I inquired when was the front end alaignment was to begin when I was told waiting on a price for parts as to my surprise, yes another over $1000.00 when I should have been told before tire new tires was put on, so now I have tires on my truck but still needs rack and pinion for no alaignment so the tires will not be warrantied if something happens total rip off never recommend them are go there. Dated 6/26/2015 Terrace Woods

Complete automotive facility that provides mechanical service as well as body & paint work. We specialize in engine diagnostic repairs (check engine lights, ABS , air bag lights), as well as normal maintenance items (brakes, oil changes, front end work, suspension work, cooling systems, charging systems, timing belts, hoses, belts, major engine & transmission work), on any type vehicle, domestic or foreign car. Insurance work welcome. We do any type body & paint work, from the smallest dent to major body work, frame & unibody repairs. We do fiberglass repair. We do complete restorations of any type vehicle. Been in business since 1976.

Great service! Knowledgeable owner/mechanic. Did exactly what he said he would do. Diagnosed the problems and offered a strategy that would avoid unnecessary work and expense. Final costs were less than quoted. Will definitely recommend. David Kirby

Tye has been repairing my car for over 15 years. He always treated me fairly and I've never had to worry when I leave my car with him. I trust his judgement on what repairs need to be done. He's great at fixing only what needs to be repaired. I recommend his to all of my family members and neighbors and they have been really happy with him. I highly recommend him to everyone.