"2007-11-30T00:00:00"^^ . . "4"^^ . "4"^^ . . "5"^^ . . "I converted from Yelp lurker to Yelp member specifically to write this review.\n\nKristin C., cheers to you first off for penning the initial praise for this place. Were it not for your commentary, I never would have known Gene's existed. And I live in Tempe, for crying out loud.\n\nNow let me get straight to the point: I will be taking all of my car-related business to Gene's Auto Worx from here on out. Disgusted by reliably horrendous service from my dealership, Pep Boys, Big O Tires, (insert other crappy chain/massive conglomerate here), and the like, I was desperate for someone - anyone - who would do what they said they would for my vehicle, do it well, and treat me like a real live human being in the process.\n\nThat person is Gene. Despite having a busy, busy morning, he squeezed me in when I explained that my steering wheel was shaking so bad it felt like it would spin off and harpoon into a passing vehicle. Despite me being female, he talked to me like I really did have the capacity to comprehend something car-related beyond the words \"air freshener\" and \"the shiny part that goes here\", and explained exactly what he saw and would do with my car - before he even did it. Despite spending a total of approximately 2 hours on my vehicle (over the span of 2 days...I won't go into details right now), he charged me less than $50 for what needed to be done. \n\nGene is remarkably honest, takes obvious pride in his work, knowledgeable, and the owner of my new favorite car shop. I'm actually very conflicted in writing this review, as this is the kind of place I will grow to appreciate and love so much that I only want people who will do the same to patronize it. And not too much, because I really, really like being able to be squeezed in last minute on a weekday morning. Selfish and controlling you say? Believe me, I know.\n\nAlas, it's not up to me. Tempe, welcome to your best little car-repair place."^^ . "2"^^ .