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December 2023 by Stewart Gardner
I highly recommend Here or There Auto. James is a great mechanic, a smart and hard worker, a cool guy to hang around with, and a great conversationalist.On a cross-country trip with a buddy my car started making a sputtering noise and was unable to hold consistent RPM. My friend called Here or There and James told us that he could look at the issue. By the time we got there the sputtering was loud as ever but within 30 minutes James had diagnosed the problem and figured an estimate for the repair and confirmed with a parts store that what was needed was in stock. Over the next hour and change he got the part replaced and the engine purring again while being a joy to talk with about stargazing, old work stories, and travel. He fit us in to his busy schedule and at the end of the day he saved our trip.If you need emergency repairs, there are few better places to bring your clunker to than Here or There. If I lived in the area I'd bring my car into his garage regularly as James is a good mechanic and a good guy to hang around. 10/10.
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December 2023 by Matthew Kohn
James was able to resolve computer glitches in my automobile. He knew that I have only one Auto and fixed the problem. And was very fair in the pricing department.Thanks
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November 2023 by Charlie D
I had a lock nut on my tie rod off my Jeep.. Could not get it off for nothing.. I had a trip to Salt Lake coming up and needed this done asap!Caught James as he was going to lunch and he said let's look at it anyway.. With a torch and some ingenuity we managed to get it loose. He didn't even want to charge me but I insisted,.. That tells me a lot about someones character.. Will be back!!Service: Steering & suspension repair
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September 2023 by Christy Papalii
Jim was amazing in helping us diagnose and repair some check engine codes. He got us in right away, found the problem, fixed the problem and got us on our way a lot sooner than any other shop in town would have. Most wouldn’t even see us on the weekend, let alone have us out of there fixed on a Saturday. I was able to learn alot about our truck and inspect his work. Jim is a top notch mechanic and I would be happy taming any car we ever owned to him.
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July 2023 by Hayden Martinez
Best mechanic I’ve been to! Transparent about pricing (and charged far less than I expected), and was able to watch and ask questions while James worked. Took a couple hours to repair something another shop had taken 3 days to. Will be back for sure!
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June 2023 by Kristen c
10/10 recommend Here or There Automotive. My friend and I called Jame’s shop for an emergency hitch repair on our cross country road trip. A bolt had been torn out of the car frame. We had a wonderful experience and I couldn’t say thank you enough for all the help James gave us. He helped us unhook and reattach our trailer, fixed the hitch and even welded it to the car, and then charged us an incredibly reasonable and generously low price for his 4.5 hr repair. I am very grateful for all he did and his help.
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June 2023 by Lily McKaig
My car broke down on the I-70. We called Jim and as soon as our car was towed to him, he was ready to get us back on the road. Jim is very personable and skilled. He explained his repairs while he worked. Best service!Service: General repairs & maintenance
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June 2023 by Aleyeska Fisheries LLC.
I went to 5 other shops who could not fix the problem and cost me way too much. I finally found Jim who found the issue and fixed it in no time flat. He is a very easy guy to talk to and doesn't try to upsell the issue and doesn't treat people like idiots. I send all my family and friends to him. Jim is the most knowledgeable person I have ever dealt with concerning auto mechanics. He explains the issue in depth and his rates a very fair Thank you JimThis is also on yelpServices: Steering & suspension repair
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April 2023 by Ben Basden
James was an incredible help! I broke down on the road and after getting turned away by 15+ shops, James agreed to take a look at my car and stay over three hours after he closed to help me out! He went above and beyond and it was obvious he was an expert! His pricing was also very fair and made sure I felt welcome.
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March 2023 by Christina Vogan
I have to say I was almost in tears and frustrated that my husband had been trying to figure out what was going on with his truck for almost a week. I finally just looked up a place in orchard mesa and without hesitation James said why don’t you bring it on down here and let me take a look at it. Within a short amount of time, all the codes were cleared and it ran better than it had in years. Now, being a woman it’s hard for me to take my car anywhere without my husband so I’m not getting jerked around and I can honestly say I would go to him every single time and I would feel comfortable with my kids taking their vehicles to him as well. My husband got a hair cut that afternoon and made small talk with the lady at great clips who also knew James and spoke very highly of him. I think we have a great Mechanic and neighbor here in Orchard Mesa. People like this gentleman are far and few between but I think we found ourselves one hell of a Mechanic.Service: Auto engine diagnostic
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December 2022 by Matt Pavlich
If I could give 100 stars, I would! I had an intermittent electrical issue on my Tundra that had myself and several mechanics stumped, I thought I was doomed. James was able to locate and fix the issue almost immediately in that mystical way that makes you genuinely wonder if this person is a wizard! Hell of a nice guy, straight shooter, knowledgeable mechanic, and a good soul. I can't recommend him enough for your auto needs. Thanks again, James!!
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November 2022 by greg wilson
Haven't had any work done there,but he went out of his way to help he was to busy so he found someone else to do job,any work I need done will go to him!
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November 2022 by Rob Williams
Not all hero's wear capes !I was driving from Michigan to Arizona in my 2003 Honda Accord. I have had this var 6 years with no issues. I stopped in a gas station in Grand Junction to fill up and when I went to leave it wouldn't shift out of park. I ve worked on cars a fair amount in my life so I can usually diagnose and fix a lot of problems. Not this time. I was stuck at the pump for a couple of hours. Tried the park release next to the shifter, nothing. Called several shops and mobil mechanics. No one was available. Called Jim and even though he was 25 miles away on his Harley, he showed up and figured it out and fixed it so I can continue on. I will need a new shifter, but he saved me a tow charge and a hotel stay.Thank you Jim !Rob WilliamsMesa, AzService: General repairs & maintenance
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October 2022 by Spencer E
I had truck issues while traveling through Grand Junction and staying at the KOA. I took a chance with James, as his shop was in walking distance of the KOA. I gave him a call and explained my situation—while he normally has a 2 week wait time, he had me bring my truck down to his shop so he could take a look. He quickly diagnosed what was wrong, and said he could squeeze me in. While his shop doesn’t have the curb appeal that generates a lot of confidence… he was meticulous with his work, and made sure everything was done right. I can tell he takes pride in his work. He even drove my truck to the KOA to pick me up when it was done, so I didn’t have to walk back, and showed me the work he completed and the problems he found. Super grateful I found James and would recommend him!
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October 2022 by Spencer E.
I had truck issues while traveling through Grand Junction and staying at the KOA. I took a chance with James, as his shop was in walking distance of the KOA. I gave him a call and explained my situation--while he normally has a 2 week wait time, he had me bring my truck down to his shop so he could take a look. He quickly diagnosed what was wrong, and said he could squeeze me in. While his shop doesn't have the curb appeal that generates a lot of confidence... he was meticulous with his work, and made sure everything was done right. I can tell he takes pride in his work. He even drove my truck to the KOA to pick me up when it was done, so I didn't have to walk back, and showed me the work he completed and the problems he found. Super grateful I found James and would recommend him!
