Atherton Automotive Service Center
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Review highlights
"Matt Jr. and the crew at Atherton do great work! They are honest, efficient, and very reasonably priced. They never do any work without first calling you to check. Also …"
"Kind people, skilled mechanics, amazing service, and great prices."
"Got me in quickly, price was fair, quality is good."
Overview
Categories
Auto repair shop, Auto electrical service, Brake shop
Directions
2900 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Phone number
Call: (712) 322-2900Website
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Book appointmentHours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Description
Atherton Automotive Service Center is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repairs center in the Council Bluffs, IA 51501 area. Our experts have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives. We are a NAPA AutoCare Center along with supplying AC Delco. We have a World Class Mechanic on staff.
Reviews (31)
Jan 30, 2025
Having a car with mechanical issues can be stressful, but the team at Atherton works hard to get the problem solved quickly and correctly. They are good with communication, give you a detailed report of items that may also need to be checked on (but no upsell unless it is a huge safety concern), and are very friendly and trustworthy. The only drawback is that there is usually a week or so wait to get your vehicle in, but that speaks to how highly the community regards their work.
Jan 16, 2025
I can count on Atherton Automotive Service Center for great maintenance of my old Honda at a fair price. I trust them.
Jan 06, 2025
Great job found and fixed the problem in a timely manner and had great communication with us. Highly recommend!
Jan 06, 2025
It's three days before Christmas. I stopped here to fill up my tank. Put my card in the pump and it malfunctions. Cashier comes out and can't figure out why it malfunctioned. Their pump swiped everything but $0.25 from my account and they have the audacity to tell me it's an issue with my bank and they can't do anything. It's three days before Christmas and I now have zero dollars and not even a drop of gas in my tank. NEVER COME HERE. Literally thieves.
Dec 06, 2024
I came in for a 200,000 mile check-up. They found and corrected problems with the cooling and exhaust systems. This was good preventative maintenance.
Nov 06, 2024
Atherton provides service that is steeped in tradition. This family owned garage can be highly trusted for quality work. Their communication is a comfort, knowing they care about their costumers and the safety of their vehicles. Trust is paramount when work on your vehicles is required. The team at Atherton gets it right.
Nov 06, 2024
Satisfied appreciate the openness
Oct 06, 2024
I chose to take my vehicle to Atherton’s for an AC problem because they were recommended by a friend. The problem was solved and the repair fee was more than fair. Thank you, Matt!
Sep 06, 2024
Have always taken care of my automotive needs, will recommend to family and friends.
Aug 06, 2024
Good gas and service
Aug 06, 2024
Very dependable & keep my van in good condition. Whenever I need help with the van they always get me in to check it out.
Jul 06, 2024
Always honest regarding repairs. Usually sticks pretty close to quoted prices. Willing to work around schedules. Quality work.
Jul 06, 2024
Matt Jr. and the crew at Atherton do great work! They are honest, efficient, and very reasonably priced. They never do any work without first calling you to check. Also never are pushy for work you don’t want done. Would absolutely recommend!
Jul 06, 2024
Very good mechanics. They always provide very detailed analysis of your vehicle and prioritize what must be done, what should be done soon and other items of concern. They provide price estimates for all their work and do everything they can to try and keep you on the road but also save you some money. Very convenient location that allows for early drop off and late pick up.
Jun 06, 2024
Got towed here by AAA's recommendation after getting into a minor accident. Nick Atherton was friendly and kind. He had good communication and was accurate about estimated timeframes. They let me keep the giant chunk of shrapnel embedded in my poor tire that they kindly dug out to satisfy my curiosity. (Sorry to the employee that also wanted it for his collection, I am sure you will get more chances to find huge shrapnel)
Jun 06, 2024
Prompt and professional. Easy to deal with.
May 06, 2024
Always professional and they all do a great job.
Apr 06, 2024
We were in Omaha for spring break. On the way into Omaha the “check engine” light came on. Atherton Automotive was referred. We took our van in on Tuesday morning and discussed our situation with Matt; and that we needed to head home Wednesday. Matt and his team fit us in and determined the cause of our problem. We were able to get our van Wednesday morning. Our thanks to Matt and the people at Atherton’s for their help. I would highly recommend them.
Mar 06, 2024
I’ve been going here for my car care for the last 3 cars! Quality work and professionalism all the way around!
Feb 06, 2024
Always seem to be doing the right thing. Friendly, honest, top notch work.
Feb 06, 2024
Fast, friendly, efficient, always professional, knowlegable
Feb 06, 2024
Got me in quickly, price was fair, quality is good. They also found out some of the work they thought I'd need wasn't required, so let me know and saved some money there!
Feb 06, 2024
Great work again, I felt treated again as a customer not a number. Also started bringing the wife’s’ car.
Feb 06, 2024
Kind people, skilled mechanics, amazing service, and great prices. This is the only place I will take my car to get worked on. They have been consistently trustworthy, understanding, and are quick to offer solutions with the customer in mind. Their estimates are reasonable, and they have the resources available to work with you regardless of your financial situation. Highly recommend!!
Feb 06, 2024
My wife and I take our personal and company vehicles to Athertons for all our service. We have been doing so for at least 15 years. The Athertons have always been competetive and tell us what needs to be done and tell us what can wait that we should plan for over time. They stand behind their work and are timely in getting work done. We just finished running 5 vehicles in for service because while we are a little slow now we are going to be slammed very soon and wanted to get our service out of the way so we could respond to our customers. They managed to work all 5 vehicles in in 3 days with no advance notice.
Feb 06, 2024
Needed a headlight replaced. Call Atherton's and Matt was able to get me in the same day. They have a convenience store attached where I was able to sit comfortably and wait. The work was finished quickly and everyone was so polite and professional. I highly recommend this business !
Feb 06, 2024
On a service date where I've requested a certain repair to be made on an older vehicle, they have checked the car over and found out there were additional repairs needed to made. They have called back and asked if I wanted to continue with the original request, when there were other issues with the car which would amount to was it worth it to fix all items. Some shops would have fixed my requested item, and after payment, I would have been back in their shop to fix something else at a later date. Both times I declined the original repair as the vehicle was not worth the money. Athertons only charged a reasonable diagnostic fee.
Feb 06, 2024
These folks get the Chef's Kiss for the year!! I encountered a road hazard that blew a tire on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and had it towed to them. Monday morning, it didn't look too promising they'd be able to get to it before the holiday. Atherton's being Atherton's, they kicked butt, maybe took names, and got it back to me Wednesday. Creme de la creme, ya'll.
Feb 06, 2024
They are very friendly and accommodating. I get an estimate before-hand, and sometimes they charge me less.
Feb 06, 2024
Took my Kia to Atherton for an oil change! They were very efficient and polite! Kept me updated on how it was going! Very pleased!
Feb 06, 2024
Took my car in to Atherton Automotive for an oil change. Got a call 30min later that the oil sensor said I had about another 3k miles before I really needed an oil change. I bet your mechanic doesn't call to say you DON'T need your car serviced. That's the kind of integrity and service you only get at Atherton Auto.