Mark's Austin Autocare

04/03/2026

My dear customer, Ruby Taylor, passed away last week, March 31st. She was a week away from her 104th birthday. She was such a joy to listen to, and as you can imagine, had a very positive attitude about everything. She was proud of this car that her husband bought just before he passed away, and felt it was her duty to take care of it--so it would take care of her! Rest in peace, Ruby. I know you are happy to be with Mr. Taylor again!

Sunday, April 8, customer Ruby Taylor will mark her 90th birthday. Ruby's '86 Ta**us is in remarkable shape, as is she! Despite her 90 years, Ruby stays young by being active. Note the sign on her car. She's a volunteer "Providing transportation for older adults".

03/01/2026

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10/20/2025

A.J. Goertz, 1952-2025.
An honorable man.
RIP, kind sir. You lived well.

09/29/2025

Another sad moment, learning of the loss of another customer who brought smiles everywhere she went. Jere Davis, and her (then) young son, Gus, were regular visitors in my shop when it was still on Burnet Road, during the 1990's. The smile in her photo is the same as I always remembered her. Prayers for Gus, and all of Jere's family,

View Jere Davis's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

09/22/2025

Had a few days like this. 🤣

08/21/2025

Heartfelt sympathy to Roger Broz & family, on the passing of his father, Warren Broz. Most of you know my business began on Burnet Road late in 1989, when Austin still had several family owned auto service and repair shops. One greatly respected one nearby was Broz Automotive. Warren would bring his customers' cars to me when they needed tires, and before I started doing inspections, I took my customers' cars to him for that service. And we collaborated when we needed help solving a car problem. When Warren stepped aside to turn the business over to his sons, we continued the practice, and maintained that relationship with Roger, who eventually took over the business. Warren's age, background, work ethic, and commitment to his customers reminded me of my own dad! I have thought of the Broz family many times since having left that neighborhood. RIP, Warren!

View Warren Lee Broz's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

07/28/2025

07/02/2025

This has been such a fun car to have. It's a rare find! Make offer $$$.

Commemorative model of the Indy Pace Car, sans door decals. Decals come with it and can be installed. Garage kept. First image of car at Indy is for comparison. The rest are recent actual photos....

06/06/2025

Nancy Ayres, and her sister Ann Ayres, were customers of mine after I located to the Cameron Road location. Nancy was happy for me, that I was moving back to Harper, as it was near Kerrville, where she had moved to for a short while. A "small world" story, Nancy bragged about meeting the best veterinarian she could have found while there. Dr Bob Dittmar. Guess what! Bob & I grew up together in Harper, graduated in the same class, scouts, sports, and stock shows. He married my 2nd cousin. Sadly, he was killed in a tragic helicopter accident in west Texas after becoming the first staff veterinarian for Texas Parks & Wildlife. (Bob's wife was at my dad's funeral last week).
Nancy's younger sister, Ann, died in 2009, and I'm sure they're celebrating eternal happiness together now.

Nancy Dorsett Ayres was born in Ancon, Panama on August 13, 1948 to Laurence and Virginia Ayres. Her father served as a career Army officer, so,...

05/22/2025

Those of you who knew me well, will certainly know he was a very independent person, with a strong will, which gave him the ability to get things done. He lived a long life, of 97 years, 8 months, and 20 days, and sadly, the last few months he was anything but independent. He's in a better place now. ❤️

Werner Felix Schumpelt, 97, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas, with most of his immediate family at his side. Werner was born August 31, 1927, at Harper, Texas, to Walter and Helena Heinemann Schumpelt. He attended primary school at the Pocket School near Harper, until the famil...

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Mountain Home, Texas!
I do miss seeing & hearing from the dear people in Austin who were customers and friends.
May you and your families have all the blessings you need in the year of 2025, and then some.

Mark Schumpelt