Greer Motor Frame & Axle

Al Clark

★★☆☆☆

2 years ago

I've had pleasant experiences with Greer Auto up until recently - my 2012 Chevy Malibu has been sitting in their lot since late July 2023 off and on, and at one point was sitting in their lot for over a month. I understand that car repairs are more of an art and less of an exact science, but I feel cheated and like I've shoveled money into a business that doesn't really care about it's customers. I told them when I first dropped it off that it seemed like a fuel system issue, and stressed that I wanted them to look at that first - but evidently the owner had been on vacation that week. I have had to reach out via phone call or walking down to the shop myself in order to receive any kind of update on repairs. My advice to you is to try to use a different shop. It seemed pretty clear to me that Greer thinks that they can replace whatever part they want (even if they've JUST REPLACED IT) in order to make a buck or two. I'm deeply unhappy that I've had to wait this long, spend ungodly amounts of money on the repairs, for it to only be related to what I initially suggested almost $1000 in tows and repairs later.

Larry Hingtgen

★★★★★

8 years ago

Had Dana work on my 09 Civic and 03 Tahoe. He took the time to diagnose the problem and his prices were more than fair and not the typical gouging of a dealer maintenance shop. Dana is friendly and runs a great business with a small town feel. I know I will go back for work when it is needed. Very happy customer. Nice to have found a mechanic you can trust.

Bob E

★★★★★

7 years ago

Dana maybe the most honest, straight forward auto shop owner I have ever met! My two boys and I were traveling across the country (road trip!). The front tire made a bad noise, we stopped and asked Dana to look at it. He took it for a quick ride, found the problem and had us back up and ready to go with a new wheel bearing in just a few hours. No gouging, just great work and fair pricing.

TJ Cassidy

★★★★★

11 years ago

I've been going to Dana Greer for ALL of my past vehicle's needs after a family member referred me to him. We're talking 10+ years here. I tell every person I know that if they need something fixed, they should give him a try. Why? His establishment provides quick, reliable, and honest work - things that are becoming harder and harder to find in auto repair. He's very fair with pricing, as well, which any body will find refreshing. So, if you want an old-school, friendly, trustworthy, and above all quality car repair experience, I recommend giving these folks a call.

Kate Anderson

★★★★★

11 months ago

Dana was awesome! We are from out of town and he helped us get a tire and get home without a long wait.

Leslie Muse

★★★★★

6 years ago

Thank you all who posted reviews. You helped me select this auto shop and OMG were they amazing. Dana went above and beyond to repair the botched job a thief made to my sons car, when they stole the catalytic converter. The car was ready within 24 hrs which I didn’t think was possible. I’m beyond pleased and will definitely tell my son to bring the car back to Dana for any problems. No need to hesitate with your car with Dana. He’s an amazing mechanic. Thank you, thank you

Kevin Masterson

★★★★★

3 years ago

Greer Automotive has a team that truly cares for their customers. They are not looking to over charge or up-sell. The place I originally took it to wanted to charge me $600 for just a balljoint replacement (and there was more than just the balljoint that needed replaced) and did not even look at the car yet. Greer quoted me for half the price over the phone and when I had my car taken to them, they took pictures of everything to show me what needed replaced and explained why. They also saved parts they originally thought needed replaced and went out of their way to help me save money on the repairs. The employees are extremely kind and patient, answering any and all questions I had and giving me advice over the phone before I even took my car to them. They are truly professional and caring people, and I will be sure to return for future automotive repairs.

Rev Sorsen

★★★★★

6 years ago

Friendly, honest, knowledgeable and just great service. Rolled into town late in the afternoon and my Jeep had some odd noises coming from the front end. I wasn’t sure what was going on, but it didn’t sound good. It was 4:30 the day before a holiday when I asked them to help me out. They had the problem diagnosed and were ordering parts almost immediately. A few hours later they called me to let me know my Jeep was ready to go. They went the extra mile to help someone from out of town when it wasn’t convenient for them. I will not hesitate to use their services again and recommend them to anyone. If you have a college student here, this would be the place to send them for car maintenance and repairs without any worries of them being taken advantage of. Thanks for getting us back on the road!

Vdog 123

★★★★★

3 years ago

We were stranded in Coralville Iowa on Christmas Eve 2022 when several of the lugs on one of our tires broke (improperly installed when a shop in Denver did a recent tire rotation). It wasn't safe to drive, so we got towed to a hotel, and had to wait until Monday morning, hoping to find a repair shop that was open and could fit us in. Greer's took us right away, replaced all five lugs on our wheel for a very reasonable price, didn't try to upsell on anything, and we were able to resume our trip home by lunchtime Monday. A big thanks to Dana Greer for helping us get back on the road! Highly recommend this shop.

Kelsea Nolan

★★★★★

8 years ago

Dana does an excellent job at touching base with customers as well as the repairs services that he offers. He has worked on my car three times now- and every time it has been truely exceptional work. He gives fair, honest pricing and I would recommend him to anyone in the Iowa City/Coraville area who needs work done. You will be in good hands with Dana.

Erik Granse

★★★★★

11 years ago

Note: I actually found this business listed as Greer Motor Frame & Axle; it's the same place.) My wife was in this area from out of town and had brake trouble. I blindly called several shops in the area looking for someone who could help; the first quoted $350(!) for a front brake job, the second couldn't take us for a week, the third went to an answering machine, but this one, wow. I talked with the owner, who was booked up but said he'd do it if we could drop the car off for the day. Unfortunately, my wife had no other way to get around, so he made arrangements to fit in another appointment so that our car could get fixed. My wife said he was friendly, very professional, and terrifically helpful. He did a great job, for a perfectly fair price. I'm so happy to have found him that even though I'll probably never need a repair in Coralville IA again, I want to make sure he gets as much business as possible. He deserves it.

Megan Sass

★★★★★

5 years ago

When I used to live in Coralville about 6 years, this was my go to mechanic. I was in town today buying a new vehicle, and they were the only ones that I trusted to give it to me straight before I locked down on a used purchase. I dodged a huge bullet on a car that would have completely screwed me over down the line, and they fit me in to check on the vehicle I ended up with. Great crew, honest, tell it to you straight, no BS.

Cassidy Wright

★★★★★

Edited 6 years ago

Dana is an old hand at what he does so you can rest assured everything will be done right. Very fair prices and he doesn't try to charge you for anything you don't need done. If the city trusts him with their vehicles you can too.

Bethany Burnett

★★★★★

a year ago

They were extremely professional and willing to help me out last second for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend them for your automotive needs :)

Sophia Whitaker

★★★★★

4 years ago

My go to auto shop. They are professional and don’t scam you. They will do what you ask for and not try to do unnecessary work like other places. They listen to your concerns and genuinely care. They are also incredibly nice. Highly recommend!

Andy Clinton

★★★★★

3 years ago

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They quickly diagnosed a problem with my car before a long road trip and gave me useful information for future repairs. Thankful for such a positive experience!

Shelby Woods

★★★★★

6 years ago

Dana does good work and really looks out for his customers. He uses the best equipment for his repairs, but will also use cheaper parts if you need him to. He's flexible and a good man!