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Cowans Automotive LLC.
1701 W State St, Bristol, VA 24201, United States
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Cowans Automotive LLC.

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Ry
Review №1

Wont go anywhere else. They have been great. Awesome people great professional services. Great prices.

Ma
Review №2

Very helpful and understanding and didnt charge me a fortune for the repairs very reasonable. I would say if you need anything done as far as your vehicle goes take it to these guys they will treat you right. Thank You so much

By
Review №3

Tried to get a quote on a job and their price calculator said 800 parts and labor. Every other mechanic I called was cheaper and Im pretty sure werent using some app to figure out how much to charge. I ended up getting it done at ricks garage for half the price

Ke
Review №4

I need to get my car in ASAP and they had an appointment available the next day. The man in the office the two days I was there was nice and friendly, easy to joke with, and answered all my questions that I had. The price was amazing for all the jobs I needed done!! They done an oil change, switched out my windshield wiper motor, fixed my broken door handle on the inside, an alignment, and looked to fix another problem that I had. I would recommend this shop to anyone needing to get things done on their car! Will definitely go again when I need something done! Thank you to each of you that played a role in getting my car fixed and back to me.

Ja
Review №5

Been to Cowans for a few different issues with a couple of different cars. They are very courteous and always call and discuss the repair and cost before they do anything to your vehicle. I was sure I needed brake pads one time and they told me I did not need them, my brakes were fine instead of just changing them and charging me. I have had only great experiences with Cowans and would highly recommend them.

Br
Review №6

Diagnosed and repaired the day I took it in, didnt try to nickel and dime me like a lot of places do. Let me know the issue and cost, before the repairs, great service and vehicle runs great! 100% recommended!

Mi
Review №7

My wife took her GMC Yukon here for the first time. Being nervous about establishing a new mechanic, she was relieved after everything was said and done. They were very informative, had excellent customer service, and competitive prices. So far, well definitely be coming back.

An
Review №8

I was referred to Cowans from our regular mechanic when he didnt have the proper tools to work on a Nissan Murano. Cowans did excellent work on this vehicle and my family and I have used them ever since. I would recommend Cowans to anybody looking for dependable and honest auto work.

Br
Review №9

Very speedy, efficient, and do great work. This means a lot when you have to work and need your vehicle back asap. They might be just a little pricier than other shops, but Id rather pay a little more to have it done right the first time! They have worked on 2 vehicles for us. The first one was finished within 6 hours and the second one within 24 hours. Keep up the great work guys! (Debbie H.)

Al
Review №10

They were very informative and super nice . Told me my options and was easy to work with. Will def. Be going back for any auto needs.

Cr
Review №11

Always the best service

Kr
Review №12

ON BEHALF OF AUDREY B. SMITH......VERY FRIENDLY AND FAST SERVICE! VERY RESONABLE. I really appreciate them taking care of my grandmothers vehicle in a timely manner, and not taking advantage of her and I as we are both females, and she is on a fixed income. Some of the other quotes I received from other repair shops were completely outrageous and Im pretty sure they were attempting to overcharge. Cowans even had the car repaired a day earlier than they originally anticipated. We will be returning customers.

Lu
Review №13

Had them repair my fuel line which cost me approximately $300 only to have it start leaking again a few months later because all they did was put a metallic tape around the line. Highly unprofessional and very poor workmanship.Edit: I have since had the line replaced by another shop as there is absolutely no way i would trust Cowans to touch my vehicle again after finding metallic tape wrapped around the initial leak. Unless they plan to reimburse for the second replacement, the 1 star rating will remain.

Mi
Review №14

Very knowledgeable. They do excellent work. You get what you pay for.

Kr
Review №15

Weve had our cars worked on here for many years. We wont go anywhere else. We moved to Johnson City, and we still drive down to Cowans anytime we need anything. Best mechanic work there is. They are always professional, will never lie, or try to add on any extra work. You can be sure any work done here was done the right way!

Mi
Review №16

Called to see if they could do a heater core flush on my 2013 Nissan NV3500 (easy access to lines) and was told upon giving them the vehicle info, they wouldnt work on it. I asked why and the answer was just dont. That was really a good answer without explaining why they just dont.Would I consider any future work on any of my vehicles with this company? Probably not based on the answer I got which makes it look like they are Cherry-picking the work they want. If the owner wants to reply, then great! I would like a better answer ... Lack of proper equipment, etc is better than the answer I got over the phone.

Ch
Review №17

Highly recommend!!! We have used Cowan Automotive for at least the last 8 years if not longer and they are always very thorough and professional. Have never taken a vehicle to Phil that he hasn’t been able to fix. He always works us in even when he is very busy and always gets us repaired quickly. Always does excellent work!!

Je
Review №18

I have used Cowan automotive for a few jobs, and have always been pleased with the quality of their work, however this time I brought my car in to be looked at, which I was told it would be looked at first thing in the morning, that turned into an hour before they closed. When I was quoted the price to fix it, I told them it was too much I would go elsewhere. Then they told me I would have to pay $65.00 to get my keys back, because they looked at my car. I don’t have a problem paying for estimates, but tell your customers upfront. I will never, ever take anything to them again

ra
Review №19

Staff was amazing and went above and beyond to meet my needs. Will only be going here from now on. Thanks so much!

Br
Review №20

I called to get any estimate on my car and he told me that he dont work on my kind of car...

A
Review №21

The men done excellent work I highly recommend them and theyre very courteous to their customers

Da
Review №22

Truly a wonderful experience. My car was not an easy fix however the sweet mechanics made magic happen and FIX MY CAR! I highly recommend this auto shop based on their integrity and honesty.

Am
Review №23

I felt that they were honest and affordable. I was worked in to see a mechanic so my car could be fixed that day. Earlier that day before I went to Cowan’s I had already visited two other shops which could not help me on such short term notice, which is completely understandable. Anyway, I’ll definitely be a return customer.

Li
Review №24

Always honest. Extremely reliable. Phil has gone above and beyond more than once, to get us the best and most affordable price around. I dont go anywhere else and have referred family and friends.

Ka
Review №25

Phil and his staff are first class. His diagnostic services are the best in Bristol. Unlike other mechanics, he usually has our vehicles serviced in a day or two. We won’t be taking our cars anywhere else! Give them a try!

Na
Review №26

Excellent service! Professional and thorough. Honest, Kind and very Accommodating to the customer.

Sc
Review №27

We have been going to Cowan automotive for well over 12 years, they always do great work. They never fix anything until they explain what the problem is and how much it will cost. This is in my book a {TOP NOTCH} auto repair shop and we will use this business for the foreseeable future. Thank you all for being such great and honest people.

Sh
Review №28

HANDS DOWN THE BEST STILL IN TOWN!! Being a female and on a budget looking for a mechanic, can be intimidating. I am proud to say thats one less thing I will have to worry about. I used the chat to set the appt they replied back in a timely manner and got the car in the next day . They were inviting and welcomed us. We picked the car up and it was less money than what we were prepared to pay. THAT TYPE OF HONEST CANT BE BOUGHT! The car is fixed and my search is over for a mechanic. They now will get all my business from oil changes to any other issue that may arise. Thanks Cowans for living up to all the great reviews you have. Youve gained a new customer today!

Ki
Review №29

Amazing service always professional and honest with pricing. Ezsy zppointment planning and quick turn around time.

Tr
Review №30

Clear and up front with cost. Good work that they back up.

Lu
Review №31

We broke down en route to Pennsylvania from Nashville...nothing worse than being stranded in a strange town far away from home. The guys at Cowans got us in first thing in the morning. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and reasonably-priced! 10/10 would recommend to all.

Li
Review №32

Love Cowans Automotive! They always fix the issue and are honest men. I highly recommend them for all your auto needs! There is no better shop out there!

Jo
Review №33

Always finds the root of problem and fixes it correctly. If a part he put on is faulty he replaces it without any hassle. Great people and very knowledgeable

So
Review №34

Cowan Automotive has been my husband and my ONLY mechanic since 2005. The manner in which this business employees conducts themselves is professional and personal. Their work is always spot on. Prices are very competitive. The time frame has always been as told it would be. We have even had a vehicle towed 100 miles to get it to Cowans! Great work!! Great people!!! Good prices!!

Br
Review №35

I had the best darn experience yesterday at Cowans! I had been traveling on I 81 heading to Maryland from Louisiana when my car started overheating. After doing my best to figure out what the issue was myself I figured problem was my water pump and it would certainly cost me several hundred dollars and time I didnt have to fix it.It didnt take long at all for the mechanics at Cowans to find out that a bolt head had broken that was bracing my alternator so it was dangling making the belt loose on my water pump. The mechanics stayed after hours just to do a good deed and get me back on the road. They could have easily got over on me but theses were good honest people who appreciated being able to help. Gotta love that!Thanks guys, yall are damn good at what you do!

Br
Review №36

I had an issue with my car. Took it to Cowans and they ran a diagnostic check with their machine. They were able to figure out what it was and fix the problem. Not only was it fixed but it was done in a timely manner so I could get back to my long list of things to do. Thanks for the great service. Super friendly!

Da
Review №37

I wouldnt think of taking our vehicles to anyone else other than Phil and his staff. They have serviced ours exclusively now for over 3 years and every experience has surpassed our expectations. Everyone hates having car problems and what makes it worse is not knowing who you can trust and who you cant. I no longer have that problem.For example, my Honda Civic at one time required service on the tailpipe that he could not fix himself, so he took it to Bennys and had them repair it and just billed me for it. Who else would do that?Awesome service and a great guy, give em a chance!

Be
Review №38

Always excellent customer service, Phil is very knowledgeable about finding out the problem no matter how obscure it might seem. Very honest, doesnt try to replace things that arent in need of replacing.

Jo
Review №39

If your looking for a honest, well trained, thorough, mechanic, Phil and crew at Cowan automotive on West state is your place. I have 4 cars from a 1998-2008 and Phil keeps them all on the road. He has diagnosed problems from timing belt off one tooth to a receiver hitch ready to crack right before a trip to Florida. I won’t go anywhere else. Your next car problem, give Cowan Auto on west state street a call.

CM
Review №40

You can trust these folks! Their work is thorough, expert, and quick. 5*

Le
Review №41

Great prices and service is awesome!!

Fa
Review №42

I would highly recommend Cowans Automotive to solve and repair issues on your vehicle. Honest, fair prices, and good work.

Wi
Review №43

Had an emergency breakdown and Phillip had me back on the road in hours. Excellent work and very courteous.

Ma
Review №44

My niece needed her car repaired, and they found the problem and had it fixed the same day. I will keep them in mind when I need repairs done on my car. 🖒🖒🖒

De
Review №45

Freaking outstanding company keep up the good work

Na
Review №46

Cowans has worked on multiple cars for me over the past three years. While their staff is helpful and does a fantastic job diagnosing and repairing problems Im noticing a trend with the quality of parts and longevity/side effects from repairs:-Head gasket repair job-- while the car no longer overheats, it now has an oil leak and burns oil.-Complete (front/rear) suspension replacement-- Within 13 months a front sway bar was already broken. I will say that Cowans graciously replaced the sway bar. However, since that additional replacement the issue has resurfaced.-Alternator Replacement- eight months later I find myself replacing said alternator.Again, these guys are great people and mean well-- I.E. theyre not maliciously trying to rip you off-- still, Im concerned at the trend of quick-failing replacement parts used on my vehicles.

Do
Review №47

Great service, very knowledgable, labor costs reasonable and honest & trustworthy.

Ni
Review №48

Love those guys, theyre all nice, clean & Fast.

Ta
Review №49

Done a great job on my sons car

Ph
Review №50

Hands down the best mechanic in Bristol!! And fair prices too!!!

Ja
Review №51

I was told, You should just take your shi* and go the fuc* home!....My AC pressure was too high, so Cowans offered to remove all refrigerant & refill to oem standard. Now the AC pressure is even higher. When I confronted them about this, the mgr was explaining what was happening when one of the workers puffed his chest out &said, You should just take your shi* and go the fuc* home!. This review would be a 1 were it not for the mgr, who apologized & explained my cars situation in more detail to me. Not happy, but it seems the work performed was on par with what youd expect from an auto mechanic.

Ja
Review №52

Very helpful people and good work

Ja
Review №53

Very nice and helpful people

Ri
Review №54

Quick estimate, quick service and great results! Support Military Vets, support Cowans Automotive!

Ka
Review №55

Very knowledgeable technicians and great service

Ma
Review №56

Does a fantastic job.

Mi
Review №57

Accurate, fast,honest.

Br
Review №58

Cowans auto repair will over charge you for their substandard work, take your car to a dealership its cost you less in the long run

Mi
Review №59

It ok!!!

Ra
Review №60

Excellent

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  • Address:1701 W State St, Bristol, VA 24201, United States
  • Site:http://cowansauto.com/
  • Phone:+1 276-669-5238
Categories
  • Auto electrical service
  • Auto repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:8am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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