Excellent  
    
 Based on 24 reviews 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Lia 
 
 
 
  
Went here about a month ago on urgently as my breaks were making terrible noises. They got me fixed right up!

First off, great hours especially for us that can’t go during the workweek. They identified the problem fast, gave me a timeline, gave me options. Good cost. My car has felt so much better. Really nice workers!

They do specialize in Subarus but they took good care of my Toyota.

Only thing to note is it’s a little hard to find but don’t give up.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mustafa Ali 
 
 
 
  
Highly recommend this place! Josh was super helpful and went an extra mile to help with my car’s issues.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Gregory Jacobs 
 
 
 
  
Great shop! Was able to fix my shifter with new bushings for much less than another shop which only offered to replace the entire shifter (where parts alone would have cost more!). Also had an awesome conversation with the owner who’s truly passionate about Subarus. Unfortunately I’m moving out of the area soon, but wish I could take them with me! Definitely recommend ????
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Coach Craig 
 
 
 
  
One of the most well rounded mechanics in Austin. He's still the Subaru Guru, but I'll be damned if he didn't just fix my wife's beater of a Hyundai's A/C system in the middle of a 100° summer day.
The amount of sanity this man just saved me this week is beyond my ability to put into words.
5 stars
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Austin Baker 
 
 
 
  
Josh Jackson is one heck of a mechanic! Has helped me with many vehicles including my 2019 wrx which he has fully upgraded and tuned with amazing mechanical experience. Most honest and trustworthy mechanic I’ve ever found in 4 years of living in this area. This guy is awesome! I highly recommend Jackson for any vehicle for any need. Life long customer!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Zach Wetzel 
 
 
 
  
Hey friends, I don’t normally write reviews on Google. And to be honest I think this is my first one. My experience with Jackson automotive is as followed. I am a Pennsylvania native and a Subaru enthusiast, and I am always on the hunt for good deals for performance parts on Facebook marketplace. One day I stumbled across a rebuilt IAG motor, I clicked on the post and read the description. The block had 0 miles and was redone with manley h-tuff rods and 100mm JE hybrid pistons. These pistons allow ej20 heads to be fitted to an ej25 short block with minimal issues. The goal of these  pistons is to decrease compression and fix quench area hot spots typically encountered on traditional hybrid setups. In the description the seller mentioned Jackson automotive as the re-builder and provided a receipt and blueprint sheet for the short block. I then called Jackson automotive to verify the authenticity of the receipt and if they remember doing the work, I believe I talked to Josh on the phone and we discussed my power goals and the blocks power potential. Great people to talk to and I think we had a half hour conversation about it. I later purchased the short block from the third party seller and it was shipped from Texas to PA without issue. I assembled the long block myself and did the engine break-in myself aswell. First start had no issues and good compression. First oil change had minimal particulates and no bearing material present. I did a 1000 mile engine break-in using all motul fluids. Once engine break-in was completed the car was tuned at PSI Proformance in Pa and made 617 whp on e85 gasoline. I tried to call Jackson automotive after my Dyno appt, to inform them of the success of the engine build and the power it held, however I think their number has changed or they are understaffed and busy because I have not been able to get ahold of them via the google provided phone number. Overall my experience with Jackson automotive as an engine rebuilder is awesome! The engine now has around 3000 miles and is beat on every single time it is out. I would not hesitate to have Jackson automotive re-build or build me a shortblock again in the future! For those of you interested in my setup the majority of my mod list is as followed:

Motor
Ej25
Je hybrid pistons 100mm
H-tuff rods
Sti crank
Arp 625 11mm studs

Heads
S20 castings
Supertech Ss intake valves
Supertech inconel exhaust valves
Supertech dual springs
Kellford 268 cams (199c)

Turbo
Twin scroll
Gt3582
Fmic
Tial q50 bov

Exhaust
Tri-dump

Fuel
cobb Flex fuel kit
Fuel lab 828 filter
Aeromotive FPR
Agency power fuel rails
-6an fuel line
Fic 1650 injectors
525 pump

Trans
Non dccd 6speed
Act mod twin, twin disc clutch
R160 rear differential

Misc
Aem map sensor
VTA Catch cans
Je pro seal head gaskets
Clear timing covers
Carbon rear diffuser
Circuit demon style lights

Interior
Blue sti front and rear seats
Carbon shift knob
Full aem gauges
Ati carbon clock delete gauge pod
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 David Richards 
 
 
 
  
So I recently moved to town and brought my 1992 Subaru legacy wagon. After a few weeks of being here I noticed I had a headgasket issue. Before I found Josh here at Jackson automotive I talked to 4 separate shops who all said that it was too old of a Subaru and they aren't familiar with getting it done properly. Immediately when I asked Josh he knew what car I had, he was familiar with the engine & he told me what else would be good to get done while the motor is out of the car in a way that made sense and didn't feel like he was being pushy at all for anything. If I wanted to do the bare minimum he was cool with that, if I wanted to go all out and get all the maintenance taken care of he was cool with that as well.
Josh is super hard working, extremely knowledgeable on Subarus, very fairly priced, and super friendly.

Went in for just a headgasket and ended up getting my engine completely re-sealed with a new clutch, new oil pump and a fresh timing kit and water pump. Extremely happy camper.

I can't wait till my break in miles are over to let it sing!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Nic Barton 
 
 
 
  
Excellent Shop. Subaru Guru.