Arizona’s Top Rated Local® Auto Shop Award Winner: Milex Auto Service

We are thrilled to announce that Milex Auto Service is a 2018 Top Rated Local® award winner, due to their outstanding 98.44 Rating Score™. This award sits alongside many others they have won in their nearly 50 years of business, including:

  • “Top Tech of the Year” 2013
  • BBB Torch Award for “Service Excellence” 2011
  • ADEQ accredited “Green Shop”
  • AAA “Top Shop” five years running (2011-2015)

Through the years Milex has received many positive reviews. Here are a couple of our favorites:

“We just had our vehicle fixed somewhere else, and two days later something else went wrong. We desperately wanted to find a new, trustworthy mechanic, and we did! We only ended up getting a new battery, but they made me feel very at ease and happy to leave my van with them to be fixed! I will definitely go back the next time!” -C.R.

“I was coming through town on a long cross-country road trip when my car starting making a strange noise. They quickly identified the issue and got the appropriate fix. It’s hard to know which mechanics to trust, especially if you’re just passing through a new town, but they were honest, friendly, and upfront about what the cost be and what would be done. They gave free rides to the surrounding area while my car was being worked on and even sent us off with delicious cookies! I wish they were located back home because they’d become my new regular mechanic.” -N.R.

We had a chance to speak with owner, Alan McGee, about his business’ online reputation and success. Here’s what he had to say:

What is your secret to such a strong online reputation?

I believe it’s a matter of letting the business take care of itself. Do great business and you’ll get great reviews. As the owner, you decide what kind of business yours is going to be. I work hard to be proactive and mindful of the benefits I provide my customers with.

What makes you different? In other words, if you had one minute to sell somebody on why they should choose you, what would you say?

Our experience, for one — we’ve been in business for nearly 50 years. We’re very competitive in our industry, and we want to give our customers the best. You’ll find that all over the automotive industry there are good guys and bad guys. We want to be the good guys.

What is your mission and/or how do you attempt to make the world a better place?

For our customers, we offer open communication. We start by letting them know what exactly is wrong with their vehicle, then move on to letting them know what repairs are necessary and when they can pick up the vehicle. We also work with charities like Toys for Tots.

Outside of building a strong online reputation, what else do you do to market and grow your business?

Most of our marketing is centered around the automotive industry specifically. We utilize multiple programs and take feedback through a questionnaire.

What advice do you have for other businesses trying to build a strong online reputation and grow their business?

Always do what’s right for the customer and make sure to educate them as much as possible. Be clear and concise when explaining your process to your customers.


Alan, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. To you and your whole team — congratulations on your 2018 Top Rated Local award!

If you’re looking for an honest and hardworking team of auto technicians in the Tucson area, we highly recommend Milex Auto Service Center. Visit their website today to find out more.

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