Eric is great! Extremely knowledgeable, competent, detailed and professional. Does things right the first time. Reasonable hourly rate and accurate quotes. If I can’t or don’t have time to do a repair or service myself, I won’t be going anywhere else.

Eric, has serviced our car for 4 years - hes kept a 1999 Honda CRV in great condition while keeping our budget in mind. He has helped me plan more expensive servicing so I can save up a little for it. Sometimes its hard to get an appointment because he works alone - but its definitely worth the wait. Say hi to Kodiak when you stop in - the most adorable Teddy Bear Pom you ever saw!

Cannot speak highly enough of Eric. Me and the girlfriend were on a cross country trip with our sprinter van when we started experiencing a very sudden sputter and air leakage coming from under the hood related to the turbo. I thought our trip was ruined and was getting ready to book a hotel in Helena for the rest of the week. Within two hours Eric had us back up and running, and I come to find hes highly trained with sprinter vans, and even studied in Germany for some time. His shop is immaculate and pricing was very reasonable. Truly a professional, and I cannot thank him enough for saving our trip.

Wish Independence Automotive was in New Jersey! We were out on a trip in Montana when our check engine light came on near Helena. Found Eric at Independence Automotive, was so quick in taking care of our van issue, attentive, professional, and top quality service. Thank you so much. We know where to go if we are back in Helena!

Took my car in New front brakes. Clearly stated what was wrong and fixed it quickly. Definitely recommend.

Eric is, without a doubt, one of the best mechanics if not the best mechanic Helena has to offer. Well worth the wait. Honest and quality work with very competitive pricing. Very trustworthy as well! Definitely my first stop for all my vehicles no matter the service, big or small.

Amazing trustworthy shop.

Eric has repaired several vehicles for me and my family. If I ever have a question about the mechanics, hes happy to help with advice. Eric always follows up to make sure any issues are resolved. I trust that the work is going to be done right, that he will make everything right if it isnt and that hell take care of me to the finish. I just cannot say enough good about the service Eric provides!

Eric is the best! Works on our whole families cars and we drive from Bozeman!! Hard to find this level of honesty and excellence in the automotive world. Especially for those of us who dont know anything about cars!

Eric is the master automotive and performance mechanical engineer with all known vehicles. Always perceptive with data and engine management systems as with changing all the fluids in my 2001 LS. A great asset to the Helena community and friend. He also enjoys Pizza Hut thin crust full meat pizzas. Thanks Eric

I took my Honda Civic to Eric after 3 failed attempts at Helena Honda to fix my AC. Eric checked all their work for me and found the problem within the day. He then put my car back together and let me drive it while the new compressor came in. After I dropped it back off he had it completed within 2 days and even took out a rock that was stuck by my breaks and rotors for free. On my way to Wisconsin( I go to school their) I noticed o couldnt changed the fan to the floor or window. I called him and he paid for the simple error at a Honda dealership in Wisconsin. He called me after to check and make sure everything was fine. I cannot say enough good things about this guy and his shop.

We absolutely love Eric. He is very trustworthy. The only really honest mechanic we have met here.

Eric is reliable, honest, very reasonably priced and does great work. I have had mixed results with a variety of mechanics over the course 20 years in Helena. He is the one I call first.

The best auto shop in town! Eric is the man.

Favorite shop to use but always booked out a couple of weeks.

Honest, highly skilled, knowledgeable, and fair priced.

I watched Eric help a young couple to get back on the road to home. He went out of his way and beyond to do it.If Im in need of a mechanic, I will call Eric!

Eric is AWESOME!!! Only mechanic I trust.

Very good!