HELP - Need "trustworthy" mechanic in Austin

[tomanero]

(repost from ARC board)

My kids have finally got their car situation straight so Dad gets the leftovers.

I'm left with a 1996 Blazer that needs transmission and A/C work.

Does anyone know a good, honest mechanic (in Austin) that can tell me what the car needs BEFORE I spend the money to fix it?
(Inexpensive would be nice too but I'm not using the word "cheap" since I've had "cheap" mechanical work done in the past and got exactly what I paid for).
I prefer not fixing the A/C and tranny only to find out the engine is on it's way out.

Please reply (or call me at 512-461-3120) if you can recommend anyone.

Thanks in advance,
Steve