Tim and TMK is the best car repair shop I've ever heard about or gone to. I actually called Tim before I even had a car to take to him. I simply called up and asked him what he thought about a car I was thinking of buying. Most shops would have told me to just bring it in and have them check it out for $50 or whatever but Tim just talked to me and told me what he thought... and all this without me even being a customer. This sold me on TMK almost alone.
Everyone always fears mechanics because they can be dishonest and totally rip you off. But, I've never felt like that. In fact, I feel more like Tim is my neighbor and he just happened to walk over and help me fix my car.
If TMK doesn't know how to do it or knows someone that can do it cheaper... they will tell you. I don't know if they have the same policy but I think if you bring your vehicle in and ask them to "take a look" then they will just do that - they will check it out and tell you what is wrong and not charge you (versus "diagnosing the problem" or "fixing the problem... which will cost you). I've never heard of such a thing but this just makes me love TMK even more.
Are they the cheapest? Not on most things. However, I am confident that they will do it right and they will tell me the truth about what my options are. I've never questioned their word and would never think of taking my car anywhere else unless Tim directly refers me to them.