Walker's Auto Service

David Blakely

★★★★★

6 years ago

I obtained a 2002 Hyundai with just over 80K miles which had largely sat the last 3-4 years and with no highway travel in several years. A few months ago a transmission torque converter code appeared. I ignored for a while with no symptoms and then shifting issues slowly began to manifest. Primarily shifting roughly between 30-40 MPH and at times sticking before shifting up. I took it to a different shop and they told me to replace the entire transmission with a used or reman transmission, $1,800-$2,700. A few weeks later it also began to overheat. I took it to Walker Auto Service in Johnson. They looked at it and told me the head gasket was leaking some which was likely the reason for the overheating and the overheating might have been causing the torque converter code/transmission issue. They recommended some heavy duty sealant be added to the coolant system and attempt to resolve the head gasket leak without a major head gasket repair. They did that and replaced the cheap thermostat. Since that repair, the car isn't overheating anymore and the head gasket leak is seemingly stopped (at least for now) and the transmission is performing fine without the issue. So for now, $200 vs. $2-3,000 for a shop with a little more diligence or experience. Thumbs up for Walker Auto Service.

Linda Cole

★★★★★

2 years ago

They was very friendly and nice! Was able to work my son's only running car in and got it running for him in only a few days of them being very busy right before the holidays when some of there works was already gone for the holidays. I thank them very much!!!

Joy Meekins

★★★★★

8 months ago

I’ve been going to this place for 2 decades. They’ve given me honest and dependable service. I’m so thankful.

Mackenzie Jennings

★☆☆☆☆

3 years ago

These guys will take your money and not fix the problem. I came to them with a service engine soon light and I was told “nothing” was wrong with my car and they reset the light and said it wouldn’t turn back on again. Well it turned back on within a week and for that to happen something has to be wrong or it wouldn’t have turned back on. I called to ask about it and was hung up on 3 times and then had to call with a different number because they stopped answering my calls when I was calling for help. When they finally answered the new number I called off of the help they gave me was to disconnect my battery for an hour then hook it back up…these people will lie and take your money and not help you at all.

Jim Shankle

★★★★★

9 years ago

John Dossett runs the best auto repair shop I've ever used. Through the years I have been in numerous times with various issues which he checked out and never charged for. When I have had work done, the cost was completely reasonable. Once I asked hum about replacing my timing belt. Most mechanics would have said OK and after a few days in the shop I would have gotten a bill for hundreds of dollars. John taught me that this was no longer necessary for my model Toyota since I had a timing CHAIN that did not need replacement. He lost a sale and gained a life-time customer. He also referred me to Lightning Lube for oil changes. He could have done it himself but said to go there. Smart because they cross-market each other's business and, thus, each focuses on what they do best. Exceptional.

Madison Spyres

★☆☆☆☆

2 years ago

Three months ago I took my car in for brake repair (they were grinding on the back) and a window motor (the cable had snapped). Without asking or telling me the diagnosis, they took the inside of my car door off, breaking part of it, and fixed" the motor and cable. When I got it back, the motor was extremely loud and just broke again two days ago. These mechanics do not know when to admit that they don't know what they are doing. Additionally, they told me there was nothing wrong with my brakes and did not look any further to find the issue. (I took my car to Meineke in Springdale and they found the issue in one day). Walker's may be good for specific repairs, but they are not thorough or quality when it comes to detailed work. I paid $180 only to have the cable and motor break again three months later.

Laura Jones

★★★★★

7 years ago

I have never been so happy with this company! We had trouble with both of our cars and at the same time. They were quick, incredibly kind and so helpful. To top it all off they charged us 70% LOWER than what a dealership was quoting us. I will recommend this place to everyone out there in need!

Teri Bishop

★★★★★

4 years ago

We took our Chev Silverado in for multiple check engine codes. John fixed repair quickly. Redid some mistakes another mechanic had done. Charged a reasonable amount and fixed truck that had been in another shop and had multiple repairs for over 6 weeks. Walkers fixed it and charged reasonable! Will use them again and highly recommend them

J J

★☆☆☆☆

Edited 4 years ago

Unprofessional, they won't speak with me about issues arising from repairs done there... Added post: Two months later & things are worse. I cannot recommend this shop at all. I finally got with someone about issues they caused while doing the initial repair, only because a family member of mine had connections. I had to take my vehicle back there 3 times for issues they caused & each time things either didn't get better or barely did, & in the end my vehicle still came out of the whole mess with issues it didn't even have when I took it in there. Now I'm just stuck with it that way. On top of this, something was stolen out of my vehicle while it was there the 3rd time. I absolutely do not recommend this shop at all.

biscuits & gravy

★☆☆☆☆

4 years ago

I would never recommend this place! They replaced a transmission in our diesel truck and did an oil change. They did not properly reinstall the starter and we have since had to spend $550 to replace the starter. I explained to them immediately once I picked up my truck that the starter was not working properly. The transmission slips and doesn't work properly I have taken it back twice with no resolution. They put way too much oil and and I have four oil leaks and have to replace gaskets. I have called back and spoke with John and Larry several times they have the worst customer service and they don't stand behind their work!! After spending $3,500 on a new transmission I have to take it and buy another transmission somewhere else. They are not experienced with diesels at all! Whereas a $3,500 transmission repair will in the end cost me almost $10,000! If you need transmission work I would go to A1 transmission they know what they're doing!!

Alexandro Fernández (McFerag)

★☆☆☆☆

2 years ago

About a year ago, my car transmission had severe issues. Looking for a second opinion, I found Walker's. Long story short: I got my transmission fixed, not before going back and forth about 8 times on a 6 months period, and after expending about 2k more than the original amount (maybe more considering the times I needed to borrow or rent a car, the time wasted not even considered). Good guys, no doubt, but really incompetent. It was such a bad experience that I can't recommend this place to anyone.

Stan Goseland

★★★★★

a year ago

John I can't think u enough on the quick repairs,I was in and out with great job done, finally got to go fishing

Bill Skaggs

★★★★☆

3 years ago

Great people. It took about 12 weeks to get our transmission replaced. But every place we called told us it would be that long. Every mechanic we talked to who does not do transmissions told us Walker's is the best. Our van drives like new and the price was very competitive.

Viktoria Holoiukh

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

This is not a service, but a place that has brought me nothing but problems! I have to contact the owner, as someone has to be responsible for them breaking my car! I got into trouble right on the roud because someone from the service did not fasten the undercar protection!

Norman Lutz

★☆☆☆☆

Edited 2 months ago

Did a horrible job, on my truck. I wouldn't take it back for fear of even more mistakes. Now transmission is leaking after 1800 miles. Had to fix it myself. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Aaron Atkinson

★★★★★

5 months ago

Walkers is an absolute recommend for your auto repair needs! Fast and very easy to deal with. And Eddie does an outstanding job on rebuilding transmissions! Would use them again and recommended them to anyone.

Kathleen Gash

★★★★★

3 weeks ago

I just love the folks at Walker. I had my car serviced today. Fair price. Told me everything up front. Very professional but good ol’ boys! Thank you for everything!!