South Congress Ave · Austin, Texas

Built Right.Built Tough.

Classic American mechanics serving Austin since 1987. Thirty-plus years of wrenching, zero shortcuts.

Garage Menu

What We Fix

Honest work, honest pricing. No upsells. No BS.

Iron Horse Garage · Austin, TX · (512) 555-0338
All prices include parts + labor · Tax not included
Full Synthetic Oil Change
Mobil 1 full synthetic, filter replacement, fluid top-off, tire pressure check, 27-point inspection.
30 min
$49
Brake Service
OEM or upgraded pads and rotors. Includes brake fluid flush and bleeding. Front or rear axle.
1.5 hours
From $149
Tune-Up
Spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve, distributor cap (if applicable), timing check.
2 hours
$199
Multi-Point Inspection
60-point bumper-to-bumper inspection with written report. Suspension, drivetrain, belts, hoses, fluids.
1 hour
$89
Classic Car Restoration
Full mechanical restoration for pre-1980 vehicles. Engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, suspension refresh.
Weeks to months
Custom Quote
Engine Rebuild
Complete teardown, machining, new bearings, gaskets, seals, and reassembly. 2-year / 24k warranty.
2–4 weeks
From $3,500
Credentials

Certified Excellence

Not just experience — paper that backs it up.

ASE Master Certified
NAPA AutoCare Center
AAA Approved
Texas State Inspection
AC Pro Certified
Mopar Authorized
The Crew

Real Mechanics,Real Experience

No kids fresh out of school. These are decades of grease and grit.

Buck Daniels

Master Mechanic & Owner

30 years behind the wrench

30 years behind a wrench. Started in his daddy's shop in Lubbock, moved to Austin in '94. Specializes in American V8s, muscle cars, and anything with a carburetor.

✓ ASE Master Certified

Roy Hicks

Lead Technician

18 years behind the wrench

18 years experience. Roy handled fleet maintenance for Austin City Transit before joining Iron Horse. Diesel and gasoline, doesn't matter.

✓ ASE Certified

Cassie Wren

Service Advisor & Diagnostics

10 years behind the wrench

10 years in automotive diagnostics. Cassie runs the OBD2 and understands why the old stuff doesn't have it.

✓ ASE L1 Diagnostics

Schedule

Bring Her In

Drop it off or call ahead. We'll look it over and give you a straight answer.

What Happens Next

You Call or Drop InWe're here Mon–Sat. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.
Honest AssessmentWe look it over and tell you exactly what it needs. Written estimate.
We Fix It RightNo guessing, no shortcuts. Quality parts. Done when it's done.
We Call YouWhen your car is ready, you get a call. Simple as that.
Find Us

South Congress,Austin

📍 2214 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SundayClosed
Reviews

What Austin Says

We don't advertise much. Our customers do it for us.

★★★★★
"Buck rebuilt my '69 Camaro's 350 from the crank up. Runs better than when it was new off the showroom floor. Man knows his stuff."

Frank M.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

April 2025

★★★★★
"Honest shop, fair prices, never tries to upsell you. Roy fixed what three other shops couldn't figure out in one afternoon."

Sandra L.

Ford F-150

March 2025

★★★★★
"Been bringing my trucks here for 12 years. Iron Horse is the only shop in Austin I trust completely. Period."

Dale T.

Dodge Ram 2500

February 2025

★★★★★
"Brought in my '72 Chevelle for a full mechanical restoration. Buck treated it like it was his own. Stunning result."

Marcus B.

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

January 2025