VAP Auto Shop

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Transmission,

About us

VAP AUTO SHOP is a full-service family-owned and operated automotive repair facility located in Tulsa, OK. Serving our community since 2005 we provide the best in service for all makes and models. Our focus is on integrity and good service — resulting in satisfied customers. We offer honest advice and recommendations so our customers have the ability to make informed decisions about the care of their vehicles. At VAP AUTO SHOP we know how important it is to maintain a safe and reliable vehicle. We provide our customers with honest automotive repairs and quality workmanship that is guaranteed. We hold the quality of our service and parts to the highest standards. All work is inspected and tested before a car is returned to a customer and all parts and service have a 12 month/12,000 mile Warranty at no additional cost to the customer. Our staff is highly trained and offers approximately 40 years of combined experience in the automotive field. All of our technicians have a background in both independent and dealership experience.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Domestic, Foreign, & European, Automotive repair, Auto Maintenance, Car, light truck, medium truck, A/C service and Repair, Cooling Systems, Oil Leaks, Starter, Alternator, Electrical, Computer Diagnosis, Timing belt, water pump, Belts, Brakes, Anti-lock Brakes, Air Bags, Climate control, Heating, Ball Joints, Suspension, Steering, Alignment, Transmission Service & Replacement, Clutch, Lights, cruse control, 4x4, Axles , drive shafts, U-Joints, Engine, Engine replacement & Rebuild.

Services we don't offer

VAP Auto Shop Does not perform any upholstery replacement or repair, Window Tint. We do however have a network of shops that do. If you are in need of anything Give us a call and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.313 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
0%
3
8%
2
8%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
4.3
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.2
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Paula M.
03/2017
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
  + 0 more
Very well. They were all very professional and polite. Work done in a timely manner and completed when they said it would be
Description of Work: I had a recall on the timing mechanism in my 2008 MiniCooper While there, I also had oil and filter changed, and everything checked out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Margaret F.
04/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: checked for an oil leak that another mechanic said was in my vehicle. they found no leaks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$66

Lanetta W.
01/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
great
Description of Work: shifter cable

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Benjamin M.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

TAnn P.
01/2014
5.0
auto repair, auto body repair
  + 0 more
Excellent
Description of Work: Rebuilt the entire front end of 2008 Audi

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

ronald S.
10/2013
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
battery cleaned
Description of Work: clean battery

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$150

Response from VAP Auto Shop
I have tried to find this customer on our records but was unable too. I would love to pull this ticket and share it. But need the name of the person or their car up to correlate with the date of repair. If we did in fact work was done on this vehicle at our repair facility I apologize if we did not meet or exceed your expectations.

Melissa T.
08/2013
2.0
auto repair, transmission repair, car inspections
  + 1 more
it was terrible they lied and did not repair my car properly,people should be aware that they do not repair your cars the way they say they will,I've had be experiences before and have never written a review on anyone but they are the worst there going off the fact that here they have a good rating and betting the fact that you want write a review because you'll look like your just mad and no one will pay it any attention,Im not at all mad thank goodness I took my car elsewere and they repaired my car for way less money and its running great just wanting to let every one know about vap,don't say you haven't been warned.
Description of Work: was suppose to check all areas of my chrysler pacifica to see if any repairs were needed, I Specifically asked them to thoroughly check the engine, transmission system,brake system,power steering system,suspension system,supposedly they said they did and at that point informed me that my 2007 pacifica was in need of a tune-up and some other repairs but other than those repairs need they found no other problems with the car,the repairs were done and they were payed about 2400 at the time of completion and pick-up,about two weeks later the car would not shift into gear properly so i called and told them what was happening with my car,took the car back to them about three days later I was told it needed a new gear shift,so with no complaint from me I payed them another 400 dollars or so to repair that problem, low an behold not even a good month later, the car starts the same thing again once again i take it back to them and at this point begin to suspect im being taken for a ride, and sure enough this time they tell me the car needs a whole new transmission and that it would cost me close to 5000 dollars to do,well needless to say i did not let them touch my car again,at that point i did express my feelings about the fact that they had told me when i had the car checked that they went in and checked the transmission and it looked fine, at that point i was told that well you never know when transmission is going to go out,what i said to that was,yes that may be true in some cases, but when you've been payed to check to see if a transmission is in good working order and you tell the customer that it looks great and then not even 2months later it needs whole new transmission,well something is wrong with that picture even though one never knows when a transmission well go out i also know that transmissions don't just go bad over night or within less than two months especially when they've been checked by so-called professional mechanics and told everything is good, in conclusion vap auto shop is a auto repair place that goes on the reel them in and fake them out type rule meaning, theyll do ok work on your car once to reel you in and fake you out, but in reality they really aren't doing all they say they are.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$5,500

Response from VAP Auto Shop
4-18-13 The [member name removed] brought their vehicle to us asking to check out the fallowing problems. Suspension concern, brake problem, Thinking it was time for a tune up, Right front tire not holding air In need of an oil change Interested in Amsoil OIL, and their Check engine light was on. We performed Our 96 point courtesy inspection which is a visual inspection of all major components of the vehicle. We performed the fallowing repairs. Install all new 4 tires since we found all 4 to be below DOT’s minimal recommendation for tread wear and an alignment. The Check engine light was on because of a failed EGR valve and A failed Fuel Cap which we replaced. New Spark plugs where installed as requested and it was time for them according to the maintenance schedule. Belts where worn and replaced. New Brake pads and rotors in the front installed due to runout. New wiper blades and we replaced a broke wheel lug and stud. All that for $2275.56 in our records. 6-06-2013 it was towed in with it unable to be manually shifted by hand into park. This was caused by a frayed shifter cable. These are a braided steel cable that when moved and creased enough times will fray and get stuck not allowing full movement when you want to shift it into park or down into drive. A dealer only part so a little pricy for the cable. Fairly simple to change, just a little time consuming. It was removed from the side of the transmission and it hold in bracket there, and disconnected from the shifter column on the dash. This ran just under $350.00 On 7-19-13 they returned again with a complaint of a hard shift between shifts and noise out of the transmission. We test drove the car was unable to notice a major harsh shift. We went a head and pulled the pan and inspected the filter and magnets for any metal in the pan. We then cleaned and installed the pan and filled with fluid. Nothing showed bad from the computer and we did the only thing that could be done to it to fix and prolong its life without the replacement or rebuild of the transmission. We did price out a transmission for them in case they were not happy with the way their transmission was shifting. The one we priced was a OEM direct replacement form Chrysler corporation it comes with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty for apx $4300.00 part and labor. I thought that would be the best option for my customer. This was a different problem than before and the cable is in perfect working order. Truth: in April the car did check just fine after the repairs where done. We ask our customers to come in every 3 months for a 96 point inspection that way we can check it anything needs to be brought to their attention. I stand behind each word we spoke and we are not ashamed of any of the work performed on this vehicle. The only way to check to see how long a transmission will last is by the fluid condition, checking line pressure or by tearing it a part and measuring the clutches and clutch packs and then some. We were never paid for tearing it apart. We only checked the fluid condition, checked fluid line pressure and performed tests with the computer which test fine. That only leaves the transmission itself. Facts will always speak the truth. This car was repaired properly as you can see it was never brought in for the same thing. We will continue to stand by our word and guarantee that all work performed is warrantied for a minimal of 1 year on parts and 1 year on labor minimal.

John W.
07/2013
1.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
terrible
Description of Work: my car was mis diagnosed. ..I spent $400 on the repair ..just to find out that part wasn't the problem..new estimate for repair was $5, 000..so I traded my cae in..complete waste of time and money

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$415

Response from VAP Auto Shop
I tried to locate John Wilson on our data base no one by that name or that last name nor that amount of money around that date. I wish i know what this was so i could see and share it. If We did work on this vehicle we apologize that we did not meet or exceed your expectations.

Judy F.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
I got to the shop at 8:45 had to wait for Kevin to tell him what i needed he came in about 9:00. .He was very good about listening to my list of complaints about my car and then he arranged for one of the shop helpers to drive me home They then called about 1:00 pm with what they had found and how much each item would cost parts and labor and then asked what I would like to do and what was most important and what could wait. They the proceeded with agreed on plan and had it fixed by 6:00 pm. I was very glad i did not have to wait at the shop all day they were very polite and considerate. It was cheaper than i thought it would be and quicker i thought it would take longer than 1 day.I was very pleased.
Description of Work: 96 pt inspection, replaced blower motor and sepentine belt tensioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$587

Response from VAP Auto Shop
Thank you [Member name removed] for your review.

David M.
02/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Have used them before and they have always been reasonable on cost with good service. However, their service usually takes a little longer then they estimate to complete (no surprises on the bill though).
Description of Work: Vehicle needed a new fuel filter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

TAnn P.
01/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
My first experience with VAP sold me on them. My son had taken his Audi to the dealership for warranty work and was told it had been fixed. The car still did not drive correctly so I called around looking for someone to work on his car. I found VAP called and was assured they could work on it, I took it in and they found the problem; told me it was covered under warranty and to take it back to the dealership. They told me exactly what to tell the dealer to get the repair completed. How great! They could have done the work and charged me but instead helped me get it repaired for free under warranty!!
Description of Work: VAP is the only place I take my son's Audi A4 and my Chevy Tahoe. They are knowledgable, helpful and on many, many occasions have saved me lots of money. They are professional, personable and always explain the problem and the fix in terms I understand. Live and trust these guys!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Kathy D.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They have done a great job on everything. It is a family owned and operated business and the customer service is excellent.
Description of Work: They have done a lot of work on both my car as well as my husband's car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

TAnn P.
10/2011
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
They are wonderful and excellent. They will save you money if they can but they are going to do a top quality job and I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used VAP Auto Shop for a 50,000 mile checkup and to convert to synthetic oil.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

    Contact information

    6549 E 40TH ST 10, Tulsa, OK 74145

    www.vapautoshop.com

    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Body Work,
    Auto Radiators,
    Electrical,
    Auto Tires,
    Auto Mufflers

    FAQ

    VAP Auto Shop is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

    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: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    VAP Auto Shop accepts the following forms of payment: Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, VAP Auto Shop offers free project estimates.
    No, VAP Auto Shop does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, VAP Auto Shop does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, VAP Auto Shop offers emergency services.
    Yes, VAP Auto Shop offers warranties.
    VAP Auto Shop offers the following services: Domestic, Foreign, & European, Automotive repair, Auto Maintenance, Car, light truck, medium truck, A/C service and Repair, Cooling Systems, Oil Leaks, Starter, Alternator, Electrical, Computer Diagnosis, Timing belt, water pump, Belts, Brakes, Anti-lock Brakes, Air Bags, Climate control, Heating, Ball Joints, Suspension, Steering, Alignment, Transmission Service & Replacement, Clutch, Lights, cruse control, 4x4, Axles , drive shafts, U-Joints, Engine, Engine replacement & Rebuild.
    VAP Auto Shop Does not perform any upholstery replacement or repair, Window Tint. We do however have a network of shops that do. If you are in need of anything Give us a call and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

    Contact information

    6549 E 40TH ST 10, Tulsa, OK 74145

    www.vapautoshop.com

    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM