Tex-Mex Auto & Truck Parts — Local services in Jersey Village

I went into this place looking for a part and noticed they were swapping an engine in an old truck. They convinced me they could do mine too, so I decided to give them a shot. They told me it would take two weeks. Two weeks turned into excuse after excuse—every step of the job seemed to come with a “new problem they’d never seen before.”

Two months later, I finally got my truck back—of course, with problems. Within two days, the check engine light came on. I noticed the fuel gauge was reading backward, the whole thing just felt wrong. I didn’t even want to take it back to them to fix it.

Update: The oil pan started leaking. I figured maybe they hadn’t tightened it properly—even though they claimed to have used new gaskets and sealed the engine. I went to tighten the bolts myself and found two screws completely stripped, just spinning in place. On top of that, the rear main seal needs to be redone, and since their "warranty" is only one month, it’s apparently no longer their problem.

Update 2: They told me they reseal everything before installing any engine. That was a lie. I ended up paying another shop to do it right—basically paying for the same job twice. Now, to top it all off, I’ve discovered the heads are cracked. So not only did they lie and do a half-ass job, but now I’ve got to fix even more damage caused by their incompetence.

I can’t express how frustrating and expensive this entire experience has been. Do NOT take your truck to Tex-Mex Auto for an engine swap. They will screw you, leave you with more problems than you started.

All the 5 stars must be friends and family....

I am starting my review comments, Tex-Mex Auto and Truck Parts, MUST THINK I AM FAMILY.

On January 23 heading to work my 2000 F250 engine was finished at 400,000 miles. Pulling my hair out wondering who could help me get my baby back on the road. Called many mechanics but couldn't find the trust after having a conversation. So, a bright idea came to mind I have been doing business with Tex-Mex Auto and Truck Parts for many years. It was a long shot in my book. So, I stopped in Tex-Mex Auto and Truck Parts first part of February asking if they could install another engine into my F250 the front desk man I had been dealing with for years said “YES”. Gave me a FAMILY price, just kidding but the price was right. As the work started, I would go by every day, until my mind relaxed saying these are people you can trust. So, I trusted them with more money and said put a transmission in while you are working on motor install. That’s what friends will do is take your money.

Thanks to Tex-Mex Auto and Truck Parts my 2000 F250 is back on the road, and the driver is VERRRRY HAPPYYY. Guess I will see Tex-Mex Auto and Truck Parts, after I have reached another 400,000 miles for engine and...

Let me start by saying this without seeming rude..if your skin color is any shade lighter than brown or darker please save yourself the hassle....its the same thing at alot of these places "Yes we have it..go in the back and talk to Benito"..I was looking for a fuel line and told them im driving 45 minutes away i need to make sure you have it..they said yes...spent 30 minutes looking for BENITO in the back,when i finally did find him he acted as if i was bothering him...now i would understand if i was a haggler looking for a cheaper price or asking for free parts but im a mechanic,i understand the value of certain parts...he just shrugged me me off and said "No we dont have it" and immediatley went back to what he was doing...no explanation whatsover...so 90 minutes for the round trip and 30 minutes for the HORRIBLE SERVICE...so thats 2 hours down the drain (120 dollars in company time) and possibly received a bad review for the long wait...if you live close and got alot of time to waste then maybe just maybe...but if your job relies on places like this dont do...