Honest, dependable, and great location to public transit and walking distance from major business.

Went here for an oil change and Ron assisted me. It was my first time here and Ron squeezed me in before the 4th of July craze. He was honest and his estimate for getting my car back was accurate. I called him a few days before to get a quote and it was cheap. I brought the oil and filter do he charged me for labor. It turns out I bought the wrong filter, but Ron had a spare and still charged me cheap for it. Great place and will start going here for my oil changes now. read more

A-1 Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came to this autoshop to fix a traction issue. Paid for fix and an hour later after pick up the light came back up again. Took it back and i got charged to do a diagnostics check. I was recommended to change all tires and next step to replace transmission. Didnt make sense. Took it to another shop to get it fixed. I recommend caution with this place. I went there because of good reviews, but happy i didnt continue with them. I think they make enough business/reviews to charge $$$ to all even if it's not in best interest of customer. read more

Ron is amazing! He's kind, knowledgeable, transparent, and very honest. If there's something he can't do, he'll be upfront about it. He even advocates for searching for car parts in places like Ebay for better pricing. We've taken all 3 of our cars to him for everything we've needed so far. read more

The service was simple, transparent, and professional. They fixed my car without any hassle or pressure.

Decent place for car repairs. The mechanic took time to explain the problem and gave me options instead of pushing unnecessary repairs.

Ron is just the BEST! His team is amazing and they stay busy. He believes in providing great customer service! I needed my headlight replaced and not only did they do that, he also topped off my oil....the dealer don't do that! I appreciate him and his entire team. His prices are very reasonable. read more

Really great experience here. They were honest, explained everything clearly, and didn't try to push unnecessary repairs.

Performed the services in a timely manner. Excellent customer service and the cost was within the price range.

We love this place- always straight up about what you need and don't need, reasonable prices and quick work. This is our guy in town for the last 3 years. read more

Ron is simply the best! Been going to him since 2011 and the work is always top notch. He knows exactly how to take care of any issues, and consistently gives the best price. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone. read more

I took my car in for AC service. Ron and his team was incredibly professional, honest, and provided exceptional customer service from start to finish. It's great to find mechanics you can trust. I will definitely return for any future needs and recommend this shop to all my family & friends. Thank you A-1 team!! read more

This review is looong overdue. I came to Ron when I first moved to Sac 11 years ago and he was near my apartment in midtown. Ron has always been honest and super helpful. One time, years ago, when I had an issue with my tires as I was driving, I pulled into his shop and he took time to help me even if though he isn't a tire guy. That showed me he valued his customers. Since then, life has changed a lot. Got married and had a kid and moved away to Garden Hwy out of midtown. But I still bring my cars and my wife's and families cars to Ron's. I even bring my Porsche Cayenne into him for oil changes (and he's done a few other jobs on it) since European only shops charge way more. He's never upsold me and has told me to wait out certain repairs that aren't pressing. As long as I'm in Sacramento he'll be my guy. read more

They were responsive, very good communicators, and their service was amazing! I felt very comfortable with the staff so I would totally recommend their services! read more

Outstanding service and prices, I wouldn't go anywhere else in Sac. Ron is an awesome guy!

I needed my Kia's A/C repaired and they helped me within 48 hours, for a reasonable price. Dropped car off at 9am and it was ready by end of same day :) equipment is under warranty for a year . Great experience! read more

A very well run business. Roy was very knowledgeable and kept me in the loop w the issues my car had. Thank you. Lisa

I was visit g from out of town and needed quick, quality service. I got that at A-1. Ron was transparent with what service needed and options to choose from, which I loved. Competitive pricing. And did I mention fast? read more

Eight years later and I'm still coming back. Mostly for oil changes and the prices here are quite competitive.

"Ron is a stand-up guy. He is honest and trustworthy and runs his shop with integrity; everything that you would want in a mechanic." Gentleman like him are few and far between nowadays. My husband (who is quiet and reserved and not one for doling out compliments or praise) was the one who primarily dealt with him and he urged me to write this review. The words in the quotations are his. Thank you Ron, Cordero has nothing but good things to say about you! We will be back, if ever we have car trouble, to do business with you in the future! read more

After 1 visit, I feel relieved knowing that I have found my new mechanic! Ron did exactly what I needed him to. I was able to pick my car up same day and was charged a very reasonable price for the services provided. He has a friendly disposition and feels like someone I can trust with my car. Thank you Ron!! read more

I love this place! I have taken my cars and my kids cars here. Always respectful, honest, and they work hard to ensure your vehicle is done in a timely manner. As a single mom, having a good, honest mechanic close by is priceless!! read more

My boyfriend Jordan took the car in today and experienced fantastic service! What we thought was a serious car issue turned out to be a very silly user error, and they were very kind about it. Thanks so much! read more

My car wasn't starting, so I figured it was a battery problem. I got that changed, and my car started, but shut off by itself after a couple minutes. Immediately, I thought this would cost me hundreds to fix. I just moved to Sacramento a little over a year ago so I didn't know any good mechanics in the area. Till I consulted Yelp and found A-1 Auto Repair. Let me tell you, they really live up to their name. Service is A-1. Ron really takes care of your car and isn't out to rip you off or try to make unnecessary money off of you. He's honest and will charge you only for what's needed and will give you recommendations, even if that means he won't make an extra couple hundred. I had gone to O'Reilly to change and test my battery. They then told me I had a bad alternator, which was why my car was shutting off by itself. I called Ron almost at closing hour and he said I could tow my car to his lot and he'd fix it first thing in the morning. Ron recommended a diagnosis to ensure it was an alternator problem. The cost of an alternator switch is $375 for part + labor, and a diagnostic is $85 without a fix, and $50 if you end up needing a fix. I couldn't call work off that morning so I was juggling a conference call while trying to give Ron all the information he needed. He was so nice about it even though I was giving him my divided attention. I had to leave for work so I left Ron with my car and he called me throughout the morning to keep me updated. Turns out it wasn't an alternator problem but the throttle body was dirty (according to Ron's notes). Good thing I opted for the diagnostic! He cleaned it and the alternator was charging at where it needed to be. He even drove my car around the neighborhood to make sure it was running okay. I was only charged for the diagnostic and no labor costs. Thanks to Ron's expertise and honesty, I saved myself almost $300. A day later, I received a Thank You email from A-1 with a $10 off $100 spent at the shop that expires 1/5/2019, and another email to notify that I can view my car's service history on their website portal. I have never seen or heard of this kind of service from any car shop and I'm so happy I found Ron. Knowledgeable, honest, friendly mechanic. I'm definitely coming back if I ever need a car service, and I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to anyone looking for a mechanic in Sacramento. He is a car doctor!!! haha read more

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Editing to say that when I went to pick up my car, he apologized for forgetting to wear a mask the other day. In general, we take all our cars here and the prices are always fair and the work is always done quickly. read more

Very honest, trustworthy! Great mechanic! Will always fit me in if it's an emergency.

Been going to Ron for years. Quality work for an excellent value. I highly recommend. Great deal and honest work. Hard to find mechanics like Ron these days! read more

The service is good, the only bad thing is the batteries they sell are of poor quality, I bought a new one and installed it in my car. I went on vacation for 2 weeks and when I came back the next day I was going to work and the car didn't start. I saw that the battery wasn't charging. I took it to the auto zone to have it charged. I left it there for a day and they told me no. I could recharge it because it was of poor quality and it is not possible, I took it to the place where I bought it and rum. She said the warranty had already expired. read more

Got my civic repaired here because of a CV boot leak. Ron was very friendly and got the work done quickly. Definitely recommend anyone needing repairs to go here and will come again for future repairs. Ron's awesome read more

I called on a Tuesday inquiring about getting my brakes checked before leaving for a roadtrip that same Friday. He was able to get me in, change my brake pads and the oil and all with a friendly demeanor and excellent service. I will definitely be going back for any future car services! read more

Honest work. Doesn't do what doesn't need to be done. Ron is above board. He has done a few jobs on my car over the years.

Friendly Service, took care of my car the next day. Work done was high quality and resolved my car's issue. Highly recommend!

We've taken our car here a few times and we love how convenient the location is! We drop the car off and my husband can walk to his office. They are super friendly, attentive and fast! Our car was having problems about a week ago and we were told we shouldn't be driving it - bummer! We called A-1 and the sent a tow truck on Friday to come pick up the car. They told us it would be ready on Monday, but unfortunately they had to close early that day due to unforeseeable circumstances. Our car was ready the next day though and they were great about calling and keeping us up to date and informed. A lot of mechanic places aren't like that and it seems like you always need to call to see what's going on with your car, but not this place! They always do a great job and we never feel like they are nickel and dime-ing us! They are closed on the weekends, but open until 6PM during the week! Highly recommend this place! read more

I highly recommend A 1 auto repair The Owner Ron is honest Man. Which is hard to find these days. He's quick and prices are of great value! I'm definitely returning for any and all future services. Thank you Ron and the employees there as well. read more

Ron is the best. He got me in just a few days after I called when another mechanic ghosted me. He explained everything to me so I could understand what decisions I was making, didn't try to swindle me into unnecessary service, and was very fairly priced. I will most definitely return. read more

Yes there is a reason why this place literally has only 5 star reviews and no it's not staged!! This place 100000% deserves all the stars! Everybody is so nice and I was so afraid to take my car anywhere out here in sac because I'm a girl who knows nothing about cars. And let me just say, I did not leave there feeling like I got ripped off. He was so quick and told me to bring my car in at my convenience while also being able to provide the best service and care. I just moved out to Sacramento from Hawaii and I know nothing about cars! But I will forever be bringing my car here as long as I'm still out here. read more

My car was blowing hot AC and so my boyfriend called about six places for quotes. Ron was friendly and gave a quote on the lower end of them all. Got us in quick and finished the work up in one day. Called about a couple of other things he found and was just all around honest. Wouldn't hesitate to go back! read more

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Called to get my car looked at for a check engine light. He was able to see my within 30 minutes and got me taken care of and out the door in a few hours. Highly recommend read more

This is a true, honest mechanic. The owner and manager was also the actual technician who changed my oil, rotated my tires, and did a multi-point inspection and tune-up today for an unbelievably low price. I also received a very detailed price quote for a major routine repair (timing belt and water pump change) which was not only assuming extra time would be needed for labor, but ended up being a less expensive quote than both dealerships in town and two other non-dealer repair shops. read more

You mind keeping a secret? A-1 Auto Repair's price is fair, honest and high quality, I would hate for all of Sacramento to know about this awesome car repair shop. This Land Parks/ Downtown Sacramento garage is a gem of a car repair shop that nobody else has to know about! So keep this quiet. Let the others go to their dealership or other repair shops and get gouged! We'll get quality service, at a reasonable price, quickly and efficiently! read more