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Customers frequently cite honest advice, clear communication, and fair pricing as key benefits, noting that the shop avoids unnecessary repairs and keeps clients informed via text messages. Services range from wheel alignments and electrical diagnostics to detailed car cleaning and carburetor rebuilds. While most reviews praise the friendly staff and quick turnaround, a few lower-rated comments criticize undisclosed shop fees, incomplete repairs on complex issues, and dissatisfaction with the final result of a vehicle detailing.
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139 Google reviews we collected
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“great service, reasonable price, efficient, quick fix and easy to wrok with”
“I highly recommend him as an honest and knowledgeable mechanic.”
“Absolutely great service kyle and his team made me feel welcomed definitely recommend for automotive service”
“Great guys, work was fast and the alignment was just what the doctor ordered!”
“They we're honest & said I need a transmission put in They said it just wasn't worth fixing as I had other issues with my jeep as well.”
“These are great guys doing great work at a fair price.”
“James was great, made sure I got the work needed done and didn’t overcharge me for the work.”
“Kyle always explains and discusses prices of what needs to be done to repair and keep my vehicles in safe and great condition.”
“We know this cause we paid to have removed a it was causing the driveability concern addressed as they could not communicate with the computer.”
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Customers hired Gearhead Autoworks for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
I will be going back when more car repairs are needed. Honest shop. Not doing unneeded repairs and giving honest advise if a repair should be done or may be cost prohibitive to complete.
I called in for their $99.99 wheel alignment special. It was timely and fixed my issue. I had no idea here was a shop charge though. Even though mine was only $9.60, it should have been disclosed beforehand. I still don't know where it came from, what it is for. It is not on the advertisement, website, or…
Great guys, work was fast and the alignment was just what the doctor ordered! Will be back for more business here!
Kyle always explains and discusses prices of what needs to be done to repair and keep my vehicles in safe and great condition. I highly recommend him as an honest and knowledgeable mechanic.
Glad to have very good service for Tesla in wichita area... great service, reasonable price, efficient, quick fix and easy to wrok with
I bought a car from a gentleman almost a year ago and the guy got over on me pretty bad. The guys at Gearhead autoworks told me I should have brought it to them prior to purchasing the vehicle. But I didn't, so I was out the 3,500 that I purchased for the vehicle. Next time I will definitely go to Gearhead Auto…
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General repairs & maintenance | 15 | — |
| Oil change | 10 | — |
| Auto detailing | 10 | — |
| Tires | 8 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 8 | — |
| Headlight polishing | 8 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 7 | — |
| Brakes | 7 | — |
4.9 ★★★★★ 139 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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I will be going back when more car repairs are needed. Honest shop. Not doing unneeded repairs and giving honest advise if a repair should be done or may be cost prohibitive to complete.
Had our 21 tacoma offroad trd 4" lift aligned (modified suspension alignment)and diagnosed, We believe they did good, other than the steering wheel clocked off to the right a few degrees,(i can adjust). We really really wanted to like this shop as it is new and clean and neat and guys seemed like they were knowledgeable, not to mention the guy here brought a few very important things to our attention that were wrong on the tacoma. However the original visit was for our 2019 tundra platinum with wheel/tire/ vibration/tpms issue(s). After initial driver side front tire issue was found to be bad tire. (He informed me they removed tire to completely inspect), after this visit is where t.p.m.s issue started initially. Since we had been there since 9:30 for appointment (comeback visit for tpms, was told earlier in the week to come back).... for an issue that was not there before work performed. My limit was 1:30 pm. Had already made 2 other trips here regarding this. Our tundra now currently still has tpms issue caused by removal of the tire. We know this cause we paid to have removed a it was causing the driveability concern addressed as they could not communicate with the computer. Was told they were waiting for a rather large update for their new scantool so they could communicate with the correct module. Regardless, I really wish this would have worked out better, had high hopes after initial visit, but sadly, do not recommend. I'm sure there are great people here, however, in my first (3 visits for same issue(s) experience here was needless to say not the best). The new lady up front did excellent dealing with our frustration, as did a couple of the workers here, just ended up being a pretty rough experience. My better halfs alignment did turn out decent to give them credit due. Will also add that they wanted to charge us initially for a new tpms sensor on our last visit, when my wig spontaneously burst into flames they did install another for no charge. Regardless, will bring somewhere that techstream still exists. Or I will order an exiciter combo and do it myself. This last bit is for anyone bringing their vehicle in somewhere for service, if you do not have any dash lights (check engine/ warning lights/m.i.l./c.e.l. on prior to service, take a video and or pictures. A dashcam wired in works well too. That way there can be no discrepancy. We now have to pay someone else additional money to fix an issue not addressed correctly here. After all, fuel is cheap and I've already made 4 trips here to only have this to show for it. They have offered for me to come in yet again to address it, but after all of this, I'm afraid to bring anything else we own here if this is the status quo. Offered to pay them for sensor/R&R and install. Not trying to get something for free. Brian McAlister (McAlister Automotive)
Very precise , they leave no problem unsolved, 5 star for real
Thanks, John! We appreciate the five stars and you trusting us with your electrical diagnostics. Glad we could get to the bottom of it! See you next time you need us here at Gearhead Autoworks in Maize. ✌🏼💪🏼
I called in for their $99.99 wheel alignment special. It was timely and fixed my issue. I had no idea here was a shop charge though. Even though mine was only $9.60, it should have been disclosed beforehand. I still don't know where it came from, what it is for. It is not on the advertisement, website, or explained on the invoice. Make sure you know how much any other fee is and for what before you schedule.
Seth, thank you for bringing your vehicle to us. I'm glad we were able to get your alignment completed promptly and resolve the issue you came in for. We do discuss applicable shop supplies and taxes during our intake process, as we did during your visit. That said, I understand your concern about not knowing the exact amount of the shop supplies charge beforehand. We take transparency seriously, and I appreciate the feedback. We'll use it to make sure those charges are explained as clearly as possible moving forward. Thank you again for your business. Kyle Owner, Gearhead Autoworks
Great guys, work was fast and the alignment was just what the doctor ordered! Will be back for more business here!
Steph, thanks so much for the 5 stars! Glad we could get your wheel alignment taken care of quickly and get you back on the road. We really appreciate you choosing Gearhead Autoworks here in Maize for your automotive needs. Thanks again for supporting our crew, and we look forward to seeing you next time!
Kyle always explains and discusses prices of what needs to be done to repair and keep my vehicles in safe and great condition. I highly recommend him as an honest and knowledgeable mechanic.
Thank you so much for the kind words Janice! I look forward to many years of maintaining your vehicles!
Glad to have very good service for Tesla in wichita area... great service, reasonable price, efficient, quick fix and easy to wrok with
Yazan, thank you for the great review! We’re glad we could get you taken care of quickly and at a reasonable price. We’ve continued investing in the tools, equipment, and training needed to provide quality Tesla service and repair in Wichita without the dealership hassle. Whether it’s Tesla tires, brakes, A/C service and recharge, vehicle inspections, diagnostics, or general maintenance, our goal at Gearhead Autoworks is to make the process straightforward, efficient, and transparent. We really appreciate you trusting Gearhead Autoworks with your Tesla and taking the time to share your experience!
Came here on a referral from Wichita Muffler,i ultimately chose Gearheads without any research due to the referral and it was close to my home,I normally have my own mechanic so I usually pay great prices, in my experience going to other big businesses auto shops they will offer to remove the diagnostic charge if you decide to do the work with them so I guess I’m just used to that, they will make you feel like your getting a good deal by removing half of the diagnostic fee or take some money off of a charge of the work you choose to do, Love the complete check up with the pictures in case you were unaware of Mechanical work that you need or some that you may need in the future,free of charge. Overall im satisfied with the Communication, how quickly I was able to get my Ram truck in and out and safely on the road again.I went in for the manifold tick & two broken studs, after agreeing to work I came out paying for a new manifold and an alignment I didn’t know I needed.
Marissa, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We really appreciate you giving us a shot, especially coming in on a referral from Wichita Muffler. Referrals mean a lot to us because they have to be earned. I completely understand what you mean about diagnostic fees. Every shop has a different approach, and ours is to spend the time finding the actual cause of the concern first so we're fixing the problem—not guessing at it. I'm glad the digital inspection and photos helped give you a better picture of your Ram's overall health, and that we caught the alignment before it caused bigger issues down the road. Most of all, I'm happy we could get you in quickly, communicate well throughout the process, and get your truck back to you safely. Thank you again for trusting Gearhead Autoworks. We truly appreciate your business, and if you ever need auto repair, maintenance, or diagnostics in the Maize or Wichita area, we're here for you! :)
I bought a car from a gentleman almost a year ago and the guy got over on me pretty bad. The guys at Gearhead autoworks told me I should have brought it to them prior to purchasing the vehicle. But I didn't, so I was out the 3,500 that I purchased for the vehicle. Next time I will definitely go to Gearhead Auto Works because they could have took advantage of me and did not!! They we're honest & said I need a transmission put in They said it just wasn't worth fixing as I had other issues with my jeep as well. Thanks guys for the help. I will definitely be back to see you when I purchase a different vehicle.
Thank you so much for the review! We definitely wish the news on your Jeep could have been better, but sometimes the most honest answer is knowing when **not** to spend more money on a vehicle. We could have thrown a transmission in it and sent you a big bill, but with the other issues going on, it just didn’t make sense to keep sinking money into it. We really appreciate you trusting the guys here at Gearhead Autoworks. When you’re ready for the next vehicle, bring it by before you buy it! A pre-purchase inspection can save a whole lot of money and headaches down the road. We’ll be here whenever you need us! — Kyle & the Gearhead Autoworks team in Maize, KS
The team at gearhead had to track down an electrical issue for me. These guys worked through the issues and resolve it!! Thanks to Dustin and Kyle.
Thanks, Kevin! Electrical issues can definitely take some digging, but we’re happy to hear the team was able to track down the problem and get it resolved for you. We really appreciate you trusting Gearhead Autoworks with the electrical diagnostics and repair. Thanks again for the shoutout, and we’ll be here whenever you need us! — Kyle & the Gearhead Autoworks team in Maize, KS
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