Real mechanics. Real solutions. No BS.
Automotive and diesel repair, advanced diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, engine swaps, tires and custom fabrication — including the difficult jobs other shops turn away.
Repairs, builds and the jobs nobody else wants
Every vehicle and project is different. Tell us what it's doing and we'll tell you straight what it takes to fix it.
Automotive repair
Brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, drivetrain and general maintenance on cars, trucks and SUVs.
Diesel & truck repair
Work trucks, diesel pickups and equipment kept running — from routine service to heavy mechanical repairs.
Advanced diagnostics
Scan tools, live data and real testing to find the root cause instead of throwing parts at the problem.
Electrical troubleshooting
Wiring faults, shorts, sensors, charging and no-start problems traced down and repaired properly.
Engine swaps & rebuilds
Engine and transmission replacement, performance upgrades and full mechanical overhauls.
Custom fabrication & tires
Welding, custom brackets and bumpers, one-off builds, plus tire mounting, balancing and flat repair.
Products & custom solutions
We can help you source and install replacement engines, transmissions, mechanical components, performance upgrades and custom-fabricated parts built around your vehicle and your project.
No guesswork. No unnecessary repairs. Just real mechanical solutions.
Request an estimateThe kind of work we do
Diesel equipment, difficult diagnostics, engine swaps and custom truck builds. Got a project in mind? Send us photos and we'll talk it through.
Engine swaps
Complete engine and drivetrain swaps, from classic trucks to daily drivers.
Custom fabrication
Welding and one-off steel work — bumpers, brackets, mounts and full custom builds.
Hard diagnostics
Electrical gremlins and fault codes traced to the actual cause, not a guess.
Tire service
Mounting, balancing and flat repair — including oversized truck and equipment tires.
Built on hard work. Driven by passion.
Committed to getting the job done right.
Johnathan's Auto and Tire
We specialize in automotive and diesel repair, advanced diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, engine swaps, truck repairs and custom fabrication. From everyday mechanical problems to complex repairs and one-of-a-kind builds, we take pride in tackling the jobs that require real mechanical knowledge, determination and hands-on experience.
Our passion goes beyond simply fixing vehicles. We believe in finding the root cause of a problem, doing the job right and delivering honest, dependable service without unnecessary repairs or runaround.
Whether you need your daily driver back on the road, your work truck running, or help bringing a custom project to life, we're here to put our skills to work for you.
- Root-cause repairs, not parts-swapping
- Honest pricing and straight answers
- Cars, trucks, diesel and equipment
- Serving Leon, Madison & surrounding counties
Owner-operated by Johnathan Mcbride · 8779 FM 1119, Centerville, TX 75833
What customers say
“The most helpful guy you could find when you have a flat tire. Went out of his way to be helpful and fixed our tire quickly.”
“Very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.”
“Stopped in for a tire replacement and was in and out in 10 minutes.”
“Diagnosed a stubborn electrical issue two other shops missed. Honest, fair, and got my truck back on the road fast.”
“Built a custom bumper and fixed my diesel injectors. Quality work and straight talk — exactly what you want in a mechanic.”
“The most helpful guy you could find when you have a flat tire. Went out of his way to be helpful and fixed our tire quickly.”
“Very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.”
“Stopped in for a tire replacement and was in and out in 10 minutes.”
“Diagnosed a stubborn electrical issue two other shops missed. Honest, fair, and got my truck back on the road fast.”
“Built a custom bumper and fixed my diesel injectors. Quality work and straight talk — exactly what you want in a mechanic.”
Tell us what it's doing
Send your vehicle details and the problem you're having. We'll get back to you with honest next steps and an estimate. In a hurry? Call or text — that's usually fastest.
Come by or call us
Serving Leon County, Madison County & East Texas. Call or text for availability, drop-offs and estimates.
Call or text for current shop hours and drop-off times.