Consumer Choice
2 articles
Automotive Services
Informal Car Repair Surges Amid Rising Professional Garage Costs
For a service costing $800 at a professional garage, an informal market in East Austin offers the same car repair for just $100.
Luis Ortega·August 20, 2026
Services
Top 9 Austin Auto Repair Shops Voted Best by Chronicle Readers
Last year, 78% of Austin Chronicle readers chose an independent, family-owned garage over national chains for critical car repairs.
Luis Ortega·June 19, 2026