# #1640 in Houston: Vela Shop

Houston 77089 · reviewed since at least 2025 · 4.4 rating from 117 reviews

Score: 43/100. Data as of November 11, 2026. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

## Contact

- Address: 12330 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX 77089
- Phone: [(281) 484-3552](tel:+12814843552)
- Google profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=1224394499212071916

### Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Score breakdown

| Score | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Review cadence | 23/25 | 46 reviews in the last 12 months, in 12 of 12 months |
| Review sentiment | 9/25 | Rated 4.4 from 117 reviews; 89% of last-12-month reviews at 4-5 stars; 10 reviews say the work was done right, 8 say it failed; 29 call the price fair or the shop honest, 5 say it overcharged or was dishonest; 5 say the shop kept them informed, 3 say it left them without answers |
| Capabilities | 9/25 | 7 of 20 checklist items |
| Years of experience | 2/25 | Reviewed since at least 2025; no founding year found |
| Total | 43/100 | |

## Checklist: 7 of 20 items found

### Services

- [x] Oil change: Google profile
- [x] Brake repair: Google profile
- [x] Transmission repair: Google profile
- [x] Air conditioning repair: Google profile
- [x] Engine diagnostics: Google profile
- [ ] Wheel alignment: not found
- [x] Tire service: Google profile
- [ ] State inspection: not found
- [ ] Diesel repair: not found
- [x] Collision repair: Google profile

### Makes

- [ ] Ford: not found
- [ ] Chevrolet: not found
- [ ] Toyota: not found
- [ ] BMW: not found
- [ ] Mercedes-Benz: not found

### Certifications

- [ ] ASE certified technicians: not found
- [ ] AAA Approved Auto Repair: not found

### Amenities

- [ ] Warranty on repairs: not found
- [ ] Shuttle or loaner car: not found
- [ ] Towing: not found

## What customers say

Too few reviews to summarise.

## Where it ranks

- [#1640 of 7344: Best auto repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/page/82/#rank-1640)
- [#3 of 5: Best auto repair shops in Houston 77089](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/houston-77089/#rank-3)
- [#1489 of 5574: Best oil change shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/oil-change/page/75/#rank-1489)
- [#1437 of 4243: Best brake repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/brakes/page/72/#rank-1437)
- [#1121 of 3173: Best transmission repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/transmission/page/57/#rank-1121)
- [#1339 of 3619: Best air conditioning repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ac-repair/page/67/#rank-1339)
- [#1296 of 3695: Best engine diagnostics shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/engine-diagnostics/page/65/#rank-1296)
- [#1027 of 2321: Best tire service shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/tires/page/52/#rank-1027)
- [#474 of 1382: Best collision repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/collision/page/24/#rank-474)

## Nearby shops

- [Scarsdale Service Center](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/scarsdale-service-center/): Houston 77089, 10/100
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