Anderson Automotive in
Marion (IA)

My car broke down stranding me and my 21 month old. They were able to get us right in to look at and the next morning had it fixed up so we could be on our way home 3 1/2 hours away.

Once again, Anderson's staff comes through! Serious fuel leak in my 2003 Chevy Malibu, necessitating manifold and fuel injection system repair. Done in 1 day and reasonably priced. Have done business with Jim and his staff for over 25 years and have never been disappointed. The "Hooptie" flies again!

Anderson Automotive is great!! they have helped me so much with my old 2008 Ford Explorer, they surely have made the truck have a long life. I recently purchased a new vehicle and took it for a general inspection; Ally and Max certainly go the extra mile with their excellent customer support as well as explaining in detail the issues my Explorer had back in the day. I will definitely keep recommending them to everyone

Anderson’s has helped me so much. My car has had a lot of issues the past month. They have been so quick with service, very informative as well as friendly staff. They offer a shuttle service, which is really nice! Will continue to keep going to them.

They are friendly enough people, but the description of the van they sold me was hot garbage. All sales are final so the only recourse I have is a bad review so here it is. My 2012 Dodge Caravan was a replacement for similar van that was in an accident 2 weeks prior to purchasing this one. I needed something I could afford and knew I may have to buy a cheaper van and just fix any issues that may come up. Now I am expected some minor issues or potentially major ones, but the amount of issues was frankly shocking. The first issue was value lifters, guess what I had some bad ones that needed fixing. Ok well there is a nice large expense right out of the gate. The very next issue was that there was only 1 of the 4 engine mounting bolts that was holding anything in place. So now we are on thousands of dollars of repairs and all for a van with "no mechanical issues". But it gets better because the review promised a newly and professionally rebuilt transmission, well wouldn't you know within 6 months I was replacing that rebuilt transmission. How does a reputable mechanic get this many things wrong and try to pass it off as in working order? So now I've dropped $7k+ in repairs on a $4,500 van, and all because I read the glowing review coming from some other local folks I thought I could trust.....turns out it was just all hot garbage. If anybody tries to deny this then I'll produce any documents needed, bills of sale or repair bills etc. I bought this van in late Nov or early Dec 2023, by June I was replacing a transmission that was garbage from the get go. Buyer beware, test drive your car to another shop and have them give it a once over.

These guys are amazing, Ally walked through all the different options for my repair and Schulte went above and beyond in his inspection and repair. They were able to put in extra work to repair rather than replace certain parts of my vehicle, rather than take advantage and gouge prices, as many places do. I won't be going anywhere else from here on out

I took my Chevy trax to Anderson Automotive expecting to spend a few hundred bucks after an inspection and was delighted to hear all she needed as a tire alignment. They won’t recommend to do anything to your car that they wouldn’t do to their own. They even took me home and picked me up while my car was in the shop. Going forward this is the only place I’ll take my vehicles.

You can't miss with these folks. Fair price. Set appointment to fit MY schedule. Did the work and test drove my car. Gave me a couple of "if I was you" tips. Asked politely about any "upsell" needs and away I went. Happy. New customer for life, going forward.

For nearly 10 years, we have brought any vehicle issues to the team at Anderson Automotive. We’ve always had used vehicles - ours or kids- and they’ve always done great work, provided great service, and treated us fairly. Any work is well explained. They always tell us, “we’ve road tested it, but if you hear something we didn’t or still have a concern, call us right away and we will get you in!” We have referred numerous friends and family, as well. Thank you for another quick turnaround, cost effective solutions, and great service - again!

Amazing place and people! We had a business vehicle breakdown right near here and the employees were so helpful, we couldn't have asked for better assistance! They helped get our van off of the road and checked everything over. Then, when the Nissan dealership couldn't deliver the part we needed, they even drove over to pick it up. 5 star service!!!

I love family owned and operated businesses. Anderson's is another great example of that. We are fortunate to be so close to them, that should anything be wrong with our vehicle we will not have far to go. The first time we came here was probably about 3-4 years ago. When I received a text message from them that included a full, color-coded inspection report, with accompanying pictures, that indicated what they checked for in their inspection; I was beyond impressed. There has never been anyone in my history of going to auto repair shops that provide this wonderful feature. On top of that, they also call you to let you know what they found (should there be anything that needs attention to it) and walk you through transparent price options. IF there is a better deal around town other than what they offer, they will let you know. They provide 100% friendly, honest, and integral service each and every time. I will continue to take all of my vehicles here until I move away, or pass away.

My wife's car died coming back from a vet near Anamosa. Had to leave car at the side of 151 which was not good based on the weather a couple of days ago. Called Anderson Automotive and they said they could get it in and check it out. Got it towed (lucky) same day and got a call from Max near the end of the day. Found nothing serious and treated me MORE THAN FAIRLY based on the issue. Thanks to them for getting me in! Use them, they are very professional and polite AND honest!

I have been coming here for years, and won't go anywhere else. Very trustworthy, trustworthy saves you lots of money. They will not try to talk you into repairs that aren't needed. Inspections are very thorough and I was provided with a link to that went over everything checked with pictures and findings. It outlined things in a very easy to understand way.

My first time using Anderson Automotive and I was thoroughly impressed. I had my truck checked out for an upcoming trip out west along with an oil change and a check engine light. Friendly staff and a very knowledgable service advisor. Quick service and great communication explaining issues and the cost involved. They even send a link to an overview of everything checked as well as pictures of any areas that may need attention. Exceeded my expectations! I will continue to use them for servicing my vehicles!

Took my suv in to get a front end alignment. They told me the front end could not be aligned because there were too many loose parts. They gave me an estimate of over $1500. The estimate included almost all parts I just had replaced. I told them I would take it back to the people that put all those front end parts on and have them fix it. The only thing accurate on the estimate after having it re-inspected by someone else was rear brake pads. The rest was all lies.

Anderson Automotive did a great job giving us the needed piece of mind that our vehicle was safe to dive. Excellent communication on pointing out any concerns and things to look out for. The honesty of not just wanting us to through money at an issue that could be verified made me definitely feel like this is a mechanic I will recommend and use in the future. Thank you Anderson Automotive.

I highly recommend this business. They go over and above what most places do. They truly care about your safety and the vehicle you drive. I used to take my vehicle to a dealer and the service was bad and did not communicate very well at all. I never had a issue with Anderson's. They pressure you to get anything done. They just give you the facts and let you decide what you want to do. Thank you Anderson for the great service.

The folks at Anderson Automotive were kind courteous and friendly and had my car back to me within a day of dropping it off for a Check Engine Light Issue. They did an excellent set of diagnostics to the car that gives you a breakdown of the condition of your vehicle. I would highly recommend

I’ve been dealing with Anderson Automotive for 3 years now and they are beyond pleasant to deal with. They are flexible with my busy life and they always seem to impress me more and more with each service. People think Auto mechanics are out to get you for your money. Well let me tell you, Anderson is NOT. They are truthful, respectful, and responsible.

Took car for ESTIMATE ONLY after dealer had already diagnosed. Was told they'd have to look at the car to give a proper estimate, which I get. Was not told on the phone there would be a fee for an estimate only that "they would need to take a look at it". Was charged a diagnostic fee. I've never paid $125 for an estimate in my life. Would not have brought the car in had that been made clear to me. Never once was I told there would be a diagnostic fee. Spoke with Max originally, and again the second time to "dispute" the charge. He was pleasant and professional and I certainly understand where he was coming from however after me telling them originally it was already diagnosed by the dealer AND I was ONLY looking for an estimate, I would have expected some communication that I was going to be charged. I did not agree to be charged and it was not clear to me that I would have been. Max agreed to credit half of the diag fee if THEY do the work. In my opinion that's a lame attempt at a resolution. Stop and think about that...That attempt at a resolution benefits them by forcing me to use their shop in order to be made whole again. Unfortunately, not only will they not get this business but they won't get any of my business. When asked by others I certainly won't recommend them. Next time, be clear that you will charge a customer. I get where you're coming from however common courtesy and good business practice would dictate that you're clear and upfront with your customer about pricing and when you offer a resolution to a dispute, don't offer one that benefits you the most. Very disappointed.

Took my car there little over a year ago for check engine light.. paid them 600$ To fix the error code they claimed to have read. Less than 24 hours later, check engine light came on again. They told me it was a Different code. Told me my car would be dead in less than a month. Quoted me almost 2000$ to fix it. I was just going to drive it into the ground for that price - it is getting to be a very old car. It’s been over a year since they told me that. Still running like a dream. Word of advice that I have learned since my shady experience here.. Buy a 30$ Code reader!!!! It will tell you exactly what is going on with your car so shops like Anderson don’t scam you!!! It’s insanely easy to hook up yourself and shows you every code going on. 30$ code reader beats out a 2000$ fix I didn’t need any day. If only I had this idea before the first 600$ “fix” - maybe could have saved myself even more money from this joke of a shop.

Took car in for an inspection. Overall experience was great. Easy to deal with and they send you info to your phone which is great. Will go back for any further needs. My mother in law has been using them as well.

Anderson Automotive responded very quickly to my call and got my car in first thing the next morning to look at my problem. They took the information I gave them and not only fixed the problem, but gave me detailed instructions as to why it happened, how to avoid it in the future, and how to check on it every once in awhile. They were incredible to work with and all at a great price. They will he getting all my business from here on out.

Great service on my vehicles. I trust Anderson Automotive, they do great work and they don't try to sell me on something I don't need. They inform me ahead of time, how much it will cost. I used to take my cars to the dealer, but now I only take them to Anderson Automotive. I highly recommend Anderson Automotive.

Great place! I had recently had our mechanic retire and Anderson's was recommended. They were friendly and professional! They even contacted me to ask before they proceeded with something they had discovered! Wonderful experience and I will be back!

From the first contact through repair process and delivery back of vehicle Anderson Automotive shows what Great Customer Service is about. Vehicle has never run better and was delivered with a fair price and everything was discussed up front and throughout the repair process. GREAT COMPANY !!!!!

We are from Colorado and our son is attending college near Marion. When he experienced a problem with his vehicle Anderson Automotive was very helpful and was able to fix his vehicle and even met him after hours so he could pick it up. We appreciate them helping us and they were great to work with. We highly recommend this company.