Cliff's Car-Tech

RepairPal’s Comprehensive Evaluation

Assessment Summary

Several factors contributed to the lower than average score in the Technical Ability category. The average technician tenure is lower than we would like to see. Also, one of the technicians is in the early stages of his training. However, we feel these items are offset by the experience of their two senior technicians, who have 30 years and 24 years experience respectively. One of these seasoned techs is also an ASE Certified Master Technician. Our assessment found Cliff's Car-Tech to have a well rounded assortment of quality scan tools, covering all of the makes and models they service. They do not have tire mounting and balancing equipment on site, but commonly refer these services to a local tire shop. We found this shop to be located in a well traveled area, somewhat convenient to other business and services. The building is clean, well maintained, and easily accessible. They offer a shuttle service if you find yourself in need of a ride and they have WiFi in their comfortable waiting room if you should decide to wait while your vehicle is repaired. They are open 8–6pm Monday–Friday and from 9–2 on Saturdays. Vehicles may be dropped off after hours if you arrive when they are closed. Just leave the vehicle locked out front and drop the keys through the slot next to the door.

Customer Reviews (21 reviews)

21 Sort by: Date | Helpful Sort by: Date | Helpful

• Cliff's Car-Tech
  texxasmike
  February 21, 2012

  My search for a reasonable-priced, reputable and honest repair shop is over. I brought my 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid to Cliff's for general maintenance (transmission flush, brake fluid flush, alignment, oil change and state inspection) and I am very happy with the service. They were up front with the estimate cost told me how long it would take to complete the repairs. They even provided transportation between the shop and home. Best service I've had from an auto repair shop in years.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1329897116
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  ImNotLisa
  August 23, 2011

  What a great couple and great repair shop! My previous "preventative maintenance" mechanic kept telling me the only thing wrong with my car was "cheap gas". I had been complaining about my brakes for months and I knew something was still wrong with the engine because the check engine light still kept coming on (this after he replaced all my coils). Well, yesterday morning I jumped in my car to head to said mechanic's and the gear shift just dropped - took me 15 minutes to finally get it back into park. I vowed then I was not going back and started searching for auto mechanics - checked all the ones I found with ripoffreport.com and found no negative reports on Cliff's. The reviews I read about them were all good! They are fair, and to my suprise, got everything fixed the SAME DAY! They even stayed late so I could get there to pick up my car. Linkage, brakes (TY so very much!!!) and engine light problems all fixed - in ONE afternoon! And I imagine if I'd have remembered to tell them about my a/c switch - that would have been fixed as well (I'll let them do that later).

  Flag This

  Like0

  1314131352
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  carmiecute
  May 13, 2011

  Cliff and Teri are great. I took my car there for a problem that I was having with my cooling system and cliff could have taken advantage of me. I am not worried about going in there and getting ripped of, I know most places see a female and thing MONEY but not Cliff. I will from this point on always take my car to Cliff he is the last of the GOOD GUYS. More shops could learn a thing or two from Cliff and his Wife. Thank you for not taking advantage of someone from michigan.

  Flag This

  Like | 2 people like this2

  1305301526
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  spacejellyfish
  May 09, 2011

  Been going to Cliff's Car-Tech for almost a year after being jilted with low quality work elsewhere. I'm treated with courtesy, respect and feel like my car is always in good hands. Thanks so much!

  Flag This

  Like0

  1304987455
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  mamacita46
  April 22, 2011

  I highly recommend Cliff's Car Tech and have told everyone I know about how great Cliff, Terri, and the other employees are. They are honest, courteous, and it is evident that they enjoy their work and Cliff is extremely knowledgeable. They've even given me rides to work and my home. Last summer I had to have my ac repaired numerous times, each time I came back Cliff was nice about it and didn't try to charge me more.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1303507256
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  lunch_lady
  July 03, 2010

  To Whom It May Concern,

  I want to share how pleased I am with Cliff's Car-Tech on 529.

  Before pulling into Cliff’s, I had taken my car to several different shops. My cooling system had to be repaired under warranty at a Dealership. When they finished working on my car I was told my Air Conditioning compressor was also shot and would require a $1,500.repair. I was warned not to use the A/C or I might do further damage.

  It was a very stressful time for me. I could not afford a new car and the a/c repair at that price was well out of my budget. I was lost and just didn’t use the vehicle for several weeks.

  On 4-24-2010 at my friend’s insistence, I brought my car to Cliff’s just to find out what could be done.

  Unlike other shops Cliff, agreed to examine the car at no charge.

  The staff there could sense my apprehension and made me feel okay about my decision to allow them to look at it. They were polite, compassionate and genuinely interested in my problem. During the time I was there I noticed how Cliff was always checking every bay and the work being done for all his customers.

  20 minutes after leaving the car. Cliff called to let me know the problem was merely a loose belt and the entire fix would be under $50. He wanted me to stop worrying and enjoy my weekend.

  Cliff and his crew became my heroes that day. When it was time for me to arrange to pick up the car his wife helped me arrange to pick up my car.

  Cliff’s Car-Tech is a shop that is clean, professional and courteous.

  From now on I will take my car nowhere else.

  Thank you Cliff, wife and staff.

  The Lunch_Lady

  Flag This

  Like | 2 people like this2

  1278207762
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  cool_dude
  June 27, 2010

  I had my wifes Trans Am worked on. It had an A/C problem and the engine had a misfire. Cliff went above and beyond. He tells it straight up, No B.S. I plan on bring back my truck and other cars to him very soon and telling everyone I can. It's hard to believe you can find a legit, hard working, truthful auto repair service in Houston anymore, I found it at Cliff's Car-Tech.

  Flag This

  Like | 2 people like this2

  1277661787
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  NeoMoose
  March 04, 2010

  Cliff never lets me down. They do fantastic work at a competitive price. All of my maintenance work has gone to him, and I try to go out of my way to refer people I know to him.

  Flag This

  Like | 1 person likes this1

  1267725959
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  Lolipop
  January 13, 2010

  I love Cliff & Teri. They are very awesome people and take care of you when you walk into their shop. I have referred friends who will refer others because they really liked their service. I love these guys! I give them a 10 out of 10.

  Flag This

  Like | 1 person likes this1

  1263401721
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  BONeill
  January 12, 2010

  We have used Car-Tech for years. They have worked on our Porsche, Mercedes, Nissan and Jeep. Cliff and Terri are known for superior customer service and always go the extra mile. I appreciate greatly the honestly and frankness when it comes to necessary repairs vs. those that can wait. Things are always as they seem and never a surprise on the bill. I have sent numerous friends and neighbors to Cliff and all have reported back with the same great experiences.Cliff has even fixed problems caused by other shops. In today's economy, when people are keeping their vehicles longer, it's nice to know there is someone you can trust to do the job, do it right and without surprises on the bill. We will not take our vehicles anywhere else.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1263306106
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  GinofKaty
  January 04, 2010

  I have a 2006 Saturn Ion which has problems inherent to the car dating back roughly to the 2004 model. Saturn has not issued a recall and the repairs recommended by Saturn are very costly.

  I have taken my car to Saturn but could not afford the cost of repairs. One of the issues - that nasty little ignition in cold weather problem, didn't seem to have a "real" fix and I found many people online looking for a reliable solution to this problem as well, to not much avail. I have relied on Cliff and Car Tech of Langham to check these issues and they have not only provided me with the best recommendations that I could have hoped for...Cliff took the time to research the issue and found a resolution to that ignition problem. That meant not having to replace the BCM and possibly other expensive steps. I am happy to say that my Saturn now starts in the cold - no problems and no side effects that I have detected! The owners and staff of Car Tech of Langham are very good people, who are very knowledgeable at what they do, and work diligently to find the best solution in a cost-effective way for their customers. We have been going there for our vehicles for about a year now and will continue to do so. I won't trust anyone else with my vehicles!

  Flag This

  Like0

  1262624765
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  bobmichellemaynard
  November 02, 2009

  I have always been wary of auto repair shops. The industry has a reputation of ripping people off by "encouraging" extra repairs that aren't really needed. Not so with Car Tech. At the suggestion of a friend, I recently brought a car that I was considering buying to be inspected by Car Tech. I was so impressed by Cliff's honesty and straightforward approach that I brought my Kia Sedona to him to have some work done on it. Car Tech has won my business!

  Flag This

  Like0

  1257184510
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  benglett
  October 06, 2009

  Cliff and Terri are great people. They really care about their customers. They won't rip you off, replacing parts that you don't need, and they don't overcharge you. Cliff will actually tell you if you would be better off going and buying a part from the parts store yourself if he thinks it will save you some money.

  Flag This

  Like | 1 person likes this1

  1254869937
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  canaima
  October 02, 2009

  These people are just great, customer service and personnal attention just exceeds expectations, what a great bunch.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1254498523
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  entRedRaider
  September 29, 2009

  Cliff has been my mechanic for a while now, and has worked on several of my cars. He even managed to keep my 1992 Cherokee working long after it's "expiration date". He won't tell you that you need things that aren't necessary, and will give you an accurate estimate of the charges. Although I now live in Austin, I still bring my car to him for the big things, because I know I can trust him. If the car will make it to Houston, he's my mechanic!

  Flag This

  Like0

  1254243611
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  Ssurfman
  September 27, 2009

  I have dealt with Cliff for 3 years and have always got an honest description of the problems and what needed to be done. He will not try to "work the bill up" as many of the repair shops I have dealt with in the past will try to do. He always tells you what you need now and what to look for in the future. I highly recommend Car Tech of Langham Creek.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1254068324
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  doriedorsey
  September 24, 2009

  I have dealt with Cliff and his team of mechanics for three years for all of my vehicles --a Mitsubishi, a Malibu, and an Infinity -- and they have helped me save thousands of dollars. Cliff impresses me most with his truthfulness and his ability to construct repair plans based on my needs. I can trust that they will never lead me to pay for things I don't need at any given time. I recommend him to anyone looking for a great repair shop.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1253800652
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  StealthMarketer
  September 04, 2009

  I discovered Car-Tech a couple of years ago and have only used them for my classic 1985 BMW 535i with over 225,000 miles on it. Given the nature and needs of this model car, Cliff's team have helped me to stay on the road and transitioned and serviced old parts have needed to be replaced as well as helped me in many emergency situations where I have had to be towed in. Often, they are able to diagnose a problem right away saving me more time and expense with solutions that help to keep me within budget on repairs. It is an old car, so I already know repairs are always just around the corner. The one great thing about this old car is that it runs like new. The motor and the transmission run like a champ thanks to Car-Tech. They also have Wi-Fi! A great plus for entrepreneurs and busy people who work from a laptop.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1252087164
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  auny08
  August 25, 2009

  Family owned, super nice, timely, no surprises on the cost, great customer service and wireless internet while you wait! Best shop I've ever been in. Totally trustworthy, always do what they say they are going to do. When I took my Subaru in there, they went above and beyond.

  Flag This

  Like0

  1251252491
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  Unbear
  August 20, 2009

  All went as planned....No surprises....very pleased !

  Flag This

  Like0

  1250792742
• Cliff's Car-Tech
  Frisby
  August 20, 2009

  The most important thing to me when it comes to repair shops is trust. I completely trust Cliff and his mechanics. I will never go anywhere else. These people go out of their way to make sure their customer is taken care of. When my truck was on it's last legs I decided to go ahead and put in a new engine instead of buying a new car. They made the process as painless as possible. I am extremely pleased with the results. I have recommended them to all of my friends. This shop is a gem!

  Flag This

  Like0

  1250769543