Ron's Downtown Auto Service

Brittany Jones

★★★★★

5 years ago

Earlier this year, my 10-year old car was experiencing engine misfiring as I drove into my office downtown. I quickly Googled the nearest, high-rated auto service shop and Ron's was top of the list. I was able to get my car to Ron and his awesome staff in time. They quickly were able to diagnose the issue and even came up with an interim solution so I could decide if and when I wanted to put the money into a total fix. I really appreciated their kindness and honesty, and felt no pressure at any time to put more money into my car than necessary. I would highly recommend taking your car here! Their high ratings are well-deserved.

R. Ramirez

★★★★★

2 years ago

I wanted a Pre-buy inspection done - I don't know a lot about cars and wanted to ensure everything was okay with the pre-owned vehicle I was going to purchase. They were fantastic - Nick and his team were thorough; Nick also explained everything to me in terms that I could try to understand. Went above and beyond to check a few things and made me feel confident in my purchase. They are family owned business with long history - I'm happy to keep giving them my business going forward! First impression was fantastic and they got themselves a customer going forward :)

J Deloof

★☆☆☆☆

10 months ago

New owner Josh, is not a good mechanic. Be careful using him. Worked on my truck and would not warranty part he put on and screwed up, causing truck engine to blow.

Bradden Pippin

★★★★★

5 years ago

Would give this place 10 stars if I could, and cannot recommend them enough. I'm relatively new to the area and called around 5+ different shops for quotes on work I needed for my brakes, then I saw the reviews on here and figured it was worth a shot, and I can see why they're so highly rated now. First, Nick's customer service is fantastic. Great guy who isn't there to hustle you. Quality and timing of the work is superb and very quick. Shop is very clean, people are friendly. Prices are more than reasonable, and much better than any other quote I received. . Will definitely be a customer as long as I live in Houston and will recommend them to anyone I can. Y'all rock.

Toni Roberts

★★★★★

2 years ago

By far the best car repair service I've ever received no lie. Visiting Houston for the weekend and ran over a medium and cracked my oil pan. Ken/Ron, the owner of the shop handled me and my car with such care and very professional and personable. He repaired it in the same day. Because we where leaving the next. Highly recommend them. I would definitely use again if I lived in the area.

Abdala Alsayegh

★★★★★

2 years ago

I never write reviews. But this place is too good not to recommend. They care about the quality of their work. Most importantly, they are genuine people who treat you like a human being, and not just a customer. I've been scammed once or twice in my lifetime, so it's hard for me to trust anyone in business. I trust Ron's with my business. As far as I'm concerned, this says it all. Thank you Nick and James for running such a fine establishment. You've won me as a customer for life.

Dan Paredez

★★★★★

2 years ago

The service here is amazing. The people here are honest, fair in their pricing, and easy to talk to. They use quality parts for a quality price, and Nick answered any questions I had about my car honestly and patiently, putting my mind at ease. I will definitely be coming back for other maintenance or repairs.

Darrell Harris

★★★★★

2 years ago

I don't want to get into perceived cliches about auto repair shops, but it's difficult to find a place that you feel a level of trust with and is also affordable. After meeting the owner of Ron's to discuss a self-inflicted problem with my SUV, that level of trust was established within the first 5 minutes. I was impressed with the fact that he took his time to gather all the information I had to present and explain all the the different options and outcomes. He meets with each customer privately in a one-on-one setting to focus on their needs without distraction. I don't ever remember feeling that at ease leaving my vehicle on an initial visit to a new service shop. Lastly, the cost of the repairs were so affordable (dealership-quality of work, by the way), I was already asking to set an appointment to additional repairs before I had even gotten back to my car! If you're looking for a knowledgeable auto service shop providing excellent customer service, and you live in the midtown area, this is your guy.

Amir Ansari

★★★★★

a year ago

Ron’s will be open January/February 2025. Unexpected and very unfortunate death. Thanks for all you patience and understanding during these difficult times.

Brandon Hoang

★★★★★

a year ago

Josh and his team did an amazing job repairing my Volvo. They kept me informed in a timely manner and have very fair prices. Glad to have my favorite mechanic shop back!

Joshua Martinez

★★★★★

10 months ago

No Smoke, No Mirrors—Just Great Repairs In a world where some mechanics treat your check engine light like a slot machine, Ron’s Downtown is a refreshingly honest pit stop. Owner Josh and crew don’t deal in scare tactics or phantom repairs—just straightforward diagnostics, fair pricing, and work that holds up longer than a ’90s Toyota pickup. Their secret? A rare trifecta: expertise, transparency, and a stubborn refusal to upsell you a new air filter when yours is perfectly fine. Whether it’s a quirky European import or your trusty daily driver, they treat every car like it’s their own—which, in my book, is the highest compliment you can give a shop. Bottom line: If you want a mechanic who’ll tell you the truth, great news good news or bad news-Josh is the real deal. Rating: ★★★★★

Angela Cauley

★★★★★

a year ago

Open 9-5 mon- Fri,sat 9-1 come check out Ron's Downtown Automotive Service

Cory Wilkens

★★★★★

7 months ago

Very honest mechanic which is all you can ask for. I had a transmission issue and they helped me identify it, topped off my fluid, and gave me a great recommendation to fix it up. Will be back for other repairs

Brian Henley

★★★★★

Edited 3 weeks ago

I assume it's closed. The phone number doesn't work and no response from email. It's very unfortunate because I heard great things.

Keri Josephson

★★★★★

4 months ago

I've fallen back in love with my Mercedes! A huge thank you for the tune up and A/C repair. Five stars all around!!

Jose mon

★★★★★

5 years ago

I can’t recommend Ron’s enough. First of all, it’s a family run business & they’re great to interact with. James is the tech who works for them and he’s a great mechanic and a very detail oriented person. I brought my vehicle here for a timing belt change and they did it in a timely fashion as well as kept me informed during the process. They recommended a radiator replacement which I agreed to. Unfortunately the replacement radiator started leaking and I was expecting to pay a lot more out of pocket. After discussing with them they honored warranty and labor on their work and the part. Their work ethics and customer service has really impressed me. If you’re in the downtown area and need some work done, check them out!

Lauren Johnson

★☆☆☆☆

2 months ago

Apparently under new management, went by Monday and today for a battery repair and shop is closed up without signs saying anything. Ended up going to Midtown and had a great experience there. Pretty sad because loved Ron’s