Rusty Knuckle Garage, LLC

Mike Pearce

★☆☆☆☆

6 years ago

I'm frustrated they kept my car for over a month, just for a dyno tune, when I was told it would take 4-5 days. No communication unless I called them to get an update. Their dyno broke down. My car came back to me with less power than it went in with. My dyno sheet reading was messed up. They never offered an apology, never offered to discount for the inconveniences, and never offered to re-dyno it on their new dyno. All I got was a slower car, a long wait, a keychain and a $800 bill.

Shannon Williams

★★★★★

3 years ago

Been bringing my car here for years. Yes folks I make that hour drive to bring my car to these guys They always treat me nice and are honest. Mike and his wife Kristen are awesome!

Airborne Master

★★★★★

6 years ago

Great work repairing all my window motors and actuators in my 1996 Chevy Impala SS. The parts were not easy to come by and were a little expensive, but I wanted the job done right and all the windows are operating like new. Can't wait for the call to bring my car in for the engine swap. Gotta love more HP.

Scott Mullins

★★★★★

3 years ago

I’ve used Rusty knuckle garage on both my vehicles with no issues whatsoever. They done an engine swap and the two minor issues afterwards were handled and repaired under warranty with no cost to me at all . I highly recommend their consideration for any vehicle repairs .

Gary Moore

★★★★★

a year ago

Shout out to Mike did a great job tuning my C6 was professional he said it would be ready the next day it was ready fly high Mike

MASTER

★★★★★

3 years ago

Kristin and Michael make you feel like family when you are there. Honest people doing honest work.

Kaleb Bailey

★☆☆☆☆

Edited a year ago

I used to love this shop until trying to work with them on a big project. I brought my Nissan Hardbody in for an LS Swap in early April of 2021. They quoted me a five figure sum for the parts to get it done and I payed it upfront, as they had done well by me before and at the time I had no reason to not trust them. After a year and a half of no work being performed on the truck outside of them washing it, very little communication, and no confirmation of a timeframe for when they would even be able to start working on it, I canceled the build on October 21, 2022. They acknowledged the cancelation on October 25th, 2022 after a follow up request. After not getting a response to messages for a timeline for returning my money in November 2022, December 2022, or January 2023, I switched to trying to call. The calls were rarely answered unless calling from a new number, but no timeline for repayment was ever given. After a year of getting no response, I went back to requesting a repayment timeline in written form on January 8, 2024. After following up weekly, they replied to my message on January 25, 2024 saying that they intend to pay me back, but again provided no timeline. I have followed up monthly since with no response. It is now August 2024. I have attached screenshots of my written contact attempts since the build cancelation. If you are reading this, my money has still not been returned to me.

Cyndi Autin

★★★★★

6 years ago

Shop was recommended to us by friends when we moved to Slidell. we've had repairs made to our truck on 3 separate occasions Every time we had Great Service! accurate estimates and repairs were fast & affordable!! We'll continue to bring our vehicles here when needed and we've recommend the "Rusty Knuckle Garage" to our Family & Friends

Josh W

★★★★★

4 years ago

Best mechanic shop in Louisiana. Friendly people, extremely knowledgeable staff. I don’t trust most mechanics as I do all my own work, but I would bring any vehicle I own to this shop! Thank y’all again for everything! Would recommend without any hesitation!

Tuck Capo

★☆☆☆☆

2 years ago

Had them dyno tune my truck. 1st time around it was not done correctly. Truck would stall. Brought it back a second time and they made it 10 times worse. I understand that things happen, but the worse part is that I called multiple times over the course of a few months to try to bring the truck back to them for thr 3rd time, and they would tell me that they will call me back but never did. Ended up having to pay someone else to tune it correctly.

Gerry de gruiter

★★★★★

2 years ago

Mike and his wife own and operate Rusty Knuckle and are not only very good at tuning cars and trucks but offer full mechanic service on a highly professional level. Nice family and customer oriented couple with a great ability to fix from classic to current vehicles

Borris Hunter

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

They were a good business in 2020 but now do not bring you car there. Scam artist, they will keep it and not work on it for months. Keep it in the elements. They have no respect for your property. I’m surprised they are still in business.

Kris Alvarado

★★★★★

Edited 4 years ago

Brought my 2015 Camaro SS to get cammed and tuned. Mike was very knowledgeable and was straight forward. Would use them again anytime.

Ray Leone

★★★★★

4 years ago

As always it was a pleasure doing business with the crew at Rusty Knuckle. Excellent service, very professional & great prices. I'll definitely be back for more work.

Marquis Phillips

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

DO NOT take your car to this place! Just like the other review they owe me a lot of money! Still! I had to take my car back because my build kept getting pushed back! Kept getting the run around and blowing smoke up my butt! I’ve had my car back since January they never touched it and it was there from March 2023 til January 2024 more than enough time to start a very expensive build. I was told just like the other review that he would pay me back in full! Seems like a terrible pattern! They don’t build engines, they steal. I feel like they took my money and used it to stay a float. I don’t think they will be in business very long. I held back writing a review because if they would’ve paid me my money in a timely manner all would’ve been forgiven and I would’ve just went somewhere else. They don’t answer phone calls I would leave a message and they won’t call back. The only time I would speak to them when I drive there and speak in person. At this point I had to hire an attorney to get my money back. Which is a long process but it is what it is at this point. If I could give Zero stars I would.. it’s a shame good hard working people getting scammed!

Ernesto Alvendia

★★★★★

3 years ago

Just want to thank the awesome team at the Rusty Knuckle for a great tune and a amazing experience!!! Very pleased with the tune and great day with the staff. Bring your’s for outstanding service👍

Tommy David

★☆☆☆☆

4 months ago

Glad to see people are finally exposing these scam artist. I stopped using them a little over a year and a half ago and its the best decision I ever made. Last time I went to them I had a 3000$ bill and had to tow my truck home. That was the last straw for me. They over boosted my engine and blew my head gaskets. They also recommended a cx racing turbo kit which I paid 3000$ for and the kit was complete junk. I had to get my motor rebuild and install a different kit on my truck because the one they suggested was horrible. I dont blame them for the kit being junk but I only bought it because I asked Mike which kit to buy and that was his recommendation. Thinking he knew best I listened. Long story short, stay far away from these people. Also everytime I brought my truck to them it was there several months with no updates, I too would have to drive there to find out my truck was sitting in the same spot I left it. Mind you I live 1.5 hours from them. SCAMMERS!!! The new place i go is 1000 times better and prices are much more reasonable.