Austin Automotive

Housed within a spacious 53,000-square-foot facility, Cowboy Harley-Davidson of Austin carries a colorful assortment of apparel, engine parts, and new and used motorcycles, all created by the iconic brand. First-time riders and seasoned hog tamers alike stroll in beneath the sales floor's towering ceilings to buy or rent bikes, try on new threads, or have work done by one of seven master technicians. Since many staffers are riders themselves, they can also offer real-life road tips, including the best accessories for a long ride, where to hide out during sudden rainstorms, and the best way to affix baseball cards to your spokes.

Hector Cerda and his team of technicians help protect a car’s interior—and that includes its driver and passengers. The technicians apply SunTek films to vehicle windows in order to protect upholstery and dashes from fading and drivers from getting sunburn. The film blocks up to 99% of UV rays and keeps glare to a minimum, so drivers don’t have to wear blindfolds to keep the sun out of their eyes. Films come in black or charcoal colors and in standard, carbon, or ceramic series.

Anthony D. Chavira opened ATX Imperial Auto Glass to correct the shortcomings he saw in other auto-glass businesses. Prioritizing customer relationships over sales, Anthony has managed to spread his brand of service across eight shops where technicians endure rigorous training to earn certifications from Delta Kits, the National Glass Association, and the National Windshield Repair Association. After they’ve mended glass wounds such as rock chips and cracks or replaced entire panes, the crew caps off each service by vacuuming interiors, washing windows, and burning busted glass on a pyre.

For more than three decades, mechanics at Read's Automotive have performed basic preventative maintenance and full-scale auto repairs on both domestic and imported vehicles. Their services cover everything from routine tire alignment and oil changes to 24-hour towing for cars that won't start on a cold day or refuse to get out of bed in the morning. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, Read's Automotive has the backing of ASE-certified technicians, and offers warranties on replacement parts for up to 24,000 miles or 24 months.

Since 1954, Carter’s Auto Repair has maintained and repaired cars of all makes and models. Today, the shop's three locations are manned by a crew of ASE-certified technicians adept at inspecting everything from trucks and SUVs to sedans and smart cars. The team checks and repairs engines, transmissions, and suspension systems, as well as replacing malfunctioning clutches and servicing air conditioners. Beyond major repairs, Carter’s also helps vehicular health by changing oil, rotating tires, and stuffing vegetables into the fuel tank.