Auto repair in Star, ID for all makes and models
An honest local mechanic for every make. We call before we touch anything and tell you what your car needs and what it does not.
We call before we touch anything
Drop it off and we look it over. Then we call: here is what your car needs, here is what it does not, and here is the price. Nothing gets fixed until you say go.
Estimates are free. Folks write about us handing the keys back with no charge when the fix turned out to be nothing. That is the whole idea.
Free estimates · we call before we touch anything
Oil change
Conventional or synthetic, with a real look under the hood while it is up. We tell you what we see and only what needs doing.
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Grinding, squealing, or a soft pedal? We check pads, rotors, and lines and give you the honest number before any work.
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Check-engine light
We scan the code, explain what it means in plain English, and tell you whether it is safe to keep driving.
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Wheel alignment
Pulling to one side or chewing through tires? A straight alignment protects your tread and your fuel.
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Batteries & electrical
Slow crank or a no-start in the cold? We test the battery and charging system and swap it while you wait.
Learn moreEngine repair
From a rough idle to a major job, we diagnose it first and tell you straight whether it is worth fixing.
Learn moreWe also handle the everyday stuff
Beyond the big jobs, we take care of what keeps a car on the road: steering and suspension, coolant and radiator work, water pumps, belts and hoses, electrical diagnosis, transmission service, and check-engine analysis. It is all painted right on the board by the door, and there is more where that came from. Not sure whether we do it? Just ask us.
Old, unusual, or hard-to-place vehicles welcome
Most shops do not want your 1980s truck or the oddball import. We do. One customer brought us a 1966 Chevy C-10 with an engine tick that other shops would not touch. We checked it out for free, found nothing wrong, and sent him off without selling him a thing.
Bring us the old one, the high-mileage one, the one the dealer gave up on. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth fixing.
Ask for Dan
Dan is the name in review after review, the one who tells you straight and stands behind the work. Meet the crew and see why folks in Star keep coming back. We handle tires, new and used, under the same roof, and our straight-answer FAQ covers the questions we hear most.
Dan and his team are awesome. Very reasonable and they do great work. They are always busy, but still manage to help you out in a timely manner. I strongly recommend if you are looking for dependable auto service outside of dealerships.
★ chilefil · Google review
Questions, answered straight
Will you work on my old or unusual vehicle?
Usually, yes. We have taken in everything from daily drivers to a 66 Chevy C-10 that other shops would not touch. Give us a call with the year and make and we will tell you straight whether we can help.
Do you charge to look at my car?
We give free estimates. Bring it by or call and we will tell you what checking it out involves before anything starts, so there is no surprise on the bill.
Do you stand behind your work?
We honor the manufacturer warranties on the parts we install, and used tires carry a 10-day replacement warranty. If something is not right after we worked on it, bring it back and we will make it right.
Bring it by the corner.
Book a repair or get a straight answer. We'll tell you what it needs and what it doesn't, with the price up front.
207 S Star Rd, Star ID 83669 · Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Sat–Sun closed · walk-ins welcome