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Welcome to Thunderbird Automotive of Surprise

I've had my Isuzu SUV since the day I bought it brand new in 2001. As years of mileage accumulated and it became time to get the best maintenance service to take charge of keeping us in top shape - enter Thunderbird, where for over the past five years I've had the best experience handling some major maintenance repair options. That's what makes Thunderbird the best. Their staff of specialists walks you through the analysis of what's really wrong, how it was verified and how it can be fixe... Read More

Mel Nensel

After my engine light went on 3 days before Christmas I called Thunderbird auto thinking it would be after Christmas before I could get it checked out. I was told to have my truck there in 15 minutes and they would check it out. Within an hour it was diagnosed as fouled spark plugs and the repair was done in three hours. Thank you Matt for a job well done. Merry Christmas.

Wm DeRuyter

Thunderbird Auto has taken care of our 2016 GMC Canyon and 2013 Jeep primarily for maintenance, during the past year. They quickly diagnose the problem and give you exact pricing before they begin the work! No surprises! They are very friendly, thorough and point out areas of future maintenance, and when to get the work scheduled. Thunderbird also offers to drive you home, if the repair is going to take longer than expected. Their pricing is competitive and they will even go so far as to giv... Read More

Mary Thompson

Great company. Firstly honest, knowledgeable and fair in their pricing. If you have mechanical issues it is the best place to take your vehicle. Thanks guys.

Bet Taylor

Nice employees and very efficient! Educated me on a few things I didn't realize about my car as well. Not money hungry and were fair!

Angela Stevens

Great quality work that was done timely. Did what i asked them to do. They identified a few items that they suggested could be done later. No high pressure to do the work now.I was able to decide what and when I wanted their suggestions completed. Matt is very friendly and helpful.

George England

We would highly recommend the team at Thunderbird Automotive for auto repairs. The shop was clean and organized which speaks volumes. All the repairs that needed to be done were laid out before they started work so there was no surprises. Great staff and great service!

John Knoles

Hands down the best auto shop in the Valley! The staff is kind, courteous, and very helpful from beginning to end. They also have the lowest prices that I've seen from other auto shops.

Lori Carter

I sincerely appreciate the attention Thunderbird Automotive gives in the care of my vehicles, which I intend to keep for a long time and expect with the service they receive here that I will be able to do just that.

Daniel Gross

Nobody likes car repairs. However, if needed Thunderbird Automotive is great. Friendly staff, like Matt and Brandon, great mechanics and reasonable prices. They seem to care about your repair needs.

Ted Barnes

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Family-Owned & Operated

Welcome to Thunderbird Automotive of Surprise, the area’s most trusted and awarded name for auto repair. We are family-owned and operated right here in Surprise, AZ and fully-dedicated to our community of drivers. Everything we do is for you! From prompt problem solving and accurate diagnostics to complimentary alignment checks and shuttle service, we make your visit to the auto shop easier than ever. We have maintained our strong reputation for honest and reliable auto care, because we believe that is the only way it should be in the automotive industry! When you visit our shop, you receive the kind of care we would want for our own family and treat you as such. Putting our customers first is just one way we ensure our customers always leave satisfied and happily return to us for future auto repair needs.

We Work on All Makes & Models

Thunderbird Automotive in Surprise, AZ welcomes all make and models into our state-of-the-art facility. Our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified technicians have decades of experience working on all kinds of foreign and domestic vehicles. We are so confident in their knowledge and expertise that we guarantee the quality of every repair with a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty. Their dedication to providing premier auto repair for our community helped us earn the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence. Thunderbird Automotive proudly commits to the best practices and standards in the industry, all so our customer can travel reliably and safely wherever their day takes them.

We’re Glad You’re Here

Our Mission:
Offering the highest standard

of excellence in customer service and auto repair.

Devoted to building lasting relationships by educating our customers regarding the safety, security & reliability of their vehicle, through informative communication, free from pretense or deceit.

Striving to improve the standards of doing business in the automotive repair industry with

…Honesty, Integrity and Transparency…

A MESSAGE

From The Owners

…Being the Best Auto Repair Shop in Surprise is something you must earn and we believe our passion for helping people will lead us there. When our customers leave with a smile, we know we did something good today.

…and that’s why we’re here

Dirk & Mona Rehbein

…Problem Solving Is Our Specialty, Exceeding Customer Expectations Is Our Priority…

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Highly Recognized Auto Repair Shop in Surprise, AZ

We are proud of our awards and certifications recognizing our dedication to fair, honest and quality auto repair in our community!

We are an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Auto Repair Shop.
We received the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition.
Our ASE Certified Technicians meet industry competency standards.
We uphold ethical and moral standards of the industry as an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Approved Repair Facility.
We are a proud A+ member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
We are Elite Ethics Certified.
We are a Car Care Certified Care Facility.

Schedule Your Auto Repair Today!

Are you ready to show your car the care it deserves? We are here to help! Let our certified technicians take a look under the hood. We’ll diagnose any potential problems with ease and perform repairs to get you back on the road quickly and safely. Call 623-882-8990 and get in contact with our service advisor to set up a maintenance plan that fits your specific driving habits. We welcome our walk-in customers, too, so feel free to stop by 18808 N. Reems Road in Surprise, AZ next time you are in the area. We look forward to your visit!

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5pm

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Closed on holidays

What Sets Us Apart?

We go the extra mile for our customers

Certified Technicians
Quick Turn Around Time
Affordable Prices and Quality Work

Accurate Diagnosis & Repair
State-of-the-Art Facility
Customer Service Focus

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