S & S Automotive

Chris Ockenfels

★★★★★

9 years ago

Steve is honest and gives you available options / alternatives so you can decide what's right for you.

Giorgi Nodia

★★★★★

10 years ago

Steve is very friendly and honest person. Reasonable prices. Lot of experience on imports!

Paul Curtis

★★★★★

4 years ago

Steve has ALWAYS been a fair man, and most importantly - he SHOWS you what is needed and explains everything! Truly a trusted mechanic!!

Patricia Ferguson

★★★★★

4 years ago

Local gem! Steve is the absolute best! I can not say enough about how much I appreciate him, and the numerous great experiences I had with SnS.

Maura Sullivan-Channon

★★★★★

2 years ago

You will not find a more competent, honest, fair mechanic. He knows cars through and through. He analyzes them efficiently and thoroughly. He is to the point and very genuine. It is such a relief to have found a mechanic of this caliber.

Michael Martell

★★★★★

a year ago

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, trustful, and honest mechanic. Who will always be there for you. Go to Steve. I guarentee you will never be disappointed.

Gregory Reimann

★★★★★

9 years ago

I've had Steve work on two of my vehicles. Fair prices, good service, and quick turnaround. I would recommend to others.

Som Khamkhoun

★★★★★

5 years ago

My go to guy, been going to S & S for a very long time, very straightforward, he will tell you, replace this, wait til that breaks; the cost is very similar, and will even suggest, wait til next change if its something not crazy pressing. And if its something he doesn't have the equipment to do the work, he will recommend someone he trusts

prefab 83

★★★★★

4 years ago

Steve is fantastic. He got me in quickly for a oil change i needed that day. I reccomend him for anyone looking for maintenance or to fix imported vehicles

Chris Jordan

★★☆☆☆

6 years ago

I bought a 2006 Subaru from S&S for an extraordinarily high price. But the car was rare and Steve said he'd done a lot of service on it. It all seemed good, but the devil is in the details. Within 100 miles the "check engine" light came on. The car smelled of burning oil after the motor was shut off. The car was rough but had potential. Within 1000 miles after the purchase, the turbocharger grenaded. The drivers seat switch was broken off so the seat couldn't be adjusted. All service records were gone and the car was simply dirty. But it had potential. Steve said he'd rebuilt the turbo but the mechanic at Subaru where I had the turbo replaced said it had never been removed. I don't know how it can be rebuilt without removing it. But I'm not a mechanic. But the Subaru shop is and they are the folks who said it had never been removed. My point here is that i expected much more than what i got for spending a lot of money on a car with 200,000 miles on it. And the only thing i had to rely on was the word of S&S. I believe they did work on it, that they replaced simple parts, but the level of service was not as advertised. I have now spent almost $2000 above the purchase price to make the car right. Literally, it has been in the shop longer than I've been able to drive it. I would not recommend buying a used car from this shop. I am always looking for the positive in people, and I'm sure Steve is a nice guy, but not quite as forthcoming as he makes out to be.

Susan Johnson

★★★★★

2 years ago

We have had our car's service at steves for several years.The service is always prompt. The estimates are fair.The work is excellent. I cannot recommend more highly.

Lauren Volk

★★★★★

8 years ago

Steve is an amazing mechanic! He is honest and caring and always gives fair prices. My family has been going to him for years and are always happy with his service.

Joey Braverman

★★★★☆

2 years ago

I have always found S and S Auto to be highly knowledgeable and professional. I take my car there because I trust I will be treated with honesty and fair pricing for the repairs. Steve's knowledge about cars is amazing!

Fritz V

★★★★★

a year ago

Got me in on short notice and worked to help me figure out why my engine light came on. Were super helpful, informative, and patient with me. I definitely will be coming back in the future with any car issues- great place!

Deborah Watson

★★★★★

3 years ago

I have been in Iowa City since 1985. My wife grew up here. It took us a while to find a reliable and trust worthy mechanic but quite a few years ago we tried S & S and have gone here ever since. Steve is a straight shooter and a fantastic mechanic. He will give you an honest assessment of your car without thought of profit. It is rare to find such a person, let alone mechanic these days. If you are looking for a mechanic you can absolutely trust at a fair price look no further. I would give my very highest recommendation to Steve and S & S Auto.

Susan Iowa City

★☆☆☆☆

5 months ago

Took my Subaru Crosstrek there 6 mos ago for its 1st oil change. He told me "nice new vehicle" and then charged me $160 for the oil change, filter, and tire rotation. Never again.

Shelly Conlon

★★★★★

8 months ago

I’ve taken my Pathfinder to S & S for a couple of years now and they do a great job. They are easy to work with and schedule and do quality work. He’s done oil changes, maintenance, rotations and replaced tires. Steve lets me know what work will be needed in the future but isn’t pushy and doesn’t feel like a salesman. S & S is a trustworthy place to take your cars.