I met Anton and his wife. They are really nice, friendly people. My VW, 5 speed turbo passed Smog with flying colors. It was quick and easy. I had a problem with my hood release. Apparently it just needed lubrication (severely). Anton fixed it at no charge. They have dropped their smog prices recently to stay competitive with nearby shops. I will definitely continue going to this shop. I highly recommend them! read more

I has a poor experience here....disturbing....brought my car to have them check it out. Person who made the apt. seem to impersonate 'Anton' and said he would check out the car himself...so I was impressed esp. because of the impressive rating (although it is easy to make fakes ones of course). Upon arrival...there was no entry point as the whole facility was jammed with vehicles. So, I made a left turn into a one way street and parking my car in the only space left...all the vehicles were parked in a mist-mash of ways. I asked to speak to Anton since I believed that is who I had talked to. The guy responded that he was not there but would arrive. Then he told me that he was the one who talked to me. I had wanted my car checked out esp. the front end and originally , he said d$100. I left and after 30 minutes he called and told me me it was done. Gave me info and said I needed for new tires which I really already knew. He did not mention anything else like the brakes,etc. Or even that he did a test run.. The garage was packed full, so I have no clue when my vehicle was looked at. Upon my return and talk, he then said the charge was $180!!! When he say the look on my face....he immediately realized that I was not going to fall for this chicanery and said only $100. I would say don't be fooled by this guys' pleasant demeanor and promises. I just wonder how many other folks he has conned, read more

Antons import auto is the only place I will take my vehicle. After being ripped off and take an advantage of it some other shops in town . Anton's import Auto is honest quality work Great people . read more

Do not go anywhere else! Anton's is, by far, the best mechanic shop in Grass Valley. Anton is transparent about his pricing, is honest about the parts & services your vehicle needs, and doesn't use pushy sales tactics. It's a chill, relaxed place without that weird, douchey vibe some shops have. I can't recommend them enough! read more

I needed to get an inspection done on a used car I was considering, so Anton's were able to get me in the shop on short notice. I was pleased that Anton himself did a very careful and thorough inspection while Nick helped me look up some comparable vehicles for a good idea of what to offer the seller. Nick even called the next day to tell me about another car he saw that he thought might be a good option. So I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and honesty of these guys. I paid a fair price for the service rendered and got some bonus help the next day. read more

2007 Toyota Highlander was leaking moisture into the car and causing electrical issues. Antons is beyond honest and kind. And it's true that they'll talk you out of spending money on unnecessary repairs. Their purpose is to help people. They are fair and excellent at fixing your car. I am so blessed! I've never had such a wonderful experience! They didn't charge me since they felt it was an easy fix. Only mechanic you'd ever want to see! They go way above and beyond! read more

I was told by another mechanic that my 2014 Subaru needed a new transmission and they gave me a quote. I took it to Anton and he told me he could get a used transmission (with a guarantee) for less than 2/3 of the price quoted by the first mechanic, who hadn't even mentioned the option of a used one. Given how much the original quote was, I had been considering replacing the car, but Anton told me my car had years still left in it. Needless to say, I went with Anton. My car had 120,000 miles on it and he found me a transmission with 80, 000 miles. The car is now running great and I have no plans to take it anywhere else for service. The people there are friendly and helpful and do excellent work. read more

Anton and Nick are great. They work within my budget, and never try to sell me services I don't need. No pink tax. Fair prices and great work. They're very busy, so book ahead. read more

The best and most affordable. Taken multiple cars here for years. Would not bring anywhere else. Takes time to explain everything in depth. read more

Anton is the most honest, fair, and reliable car mechanic I've ever been to. I was actually shocked at how honest and fair he is. Yesterday he could have easily billed me for thousands of dollars worth of repairs on my truck. Instead, he encouraged me to wait. He understands people, he listens, he actually seems to care! I'll never take my vehicles anywhere else. read more

Anton has been working on my vehicles for about 30 years- he is one of the most honest man I have ever met- his work is impeccable and I would not want to go anywhere else- Jeremy his co worker also is a great mechanic-I recommend Anton often- read more

I was recommended to Anton by a good friend, I have a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid that I did not drive for 3 months and needless to say after putting a new starter battery in it - it would still not start. So over a week ago I left message and the next day to my surprise Anton called me and I had my Escape Hybrid towed to Anton's and met the tow truck there - went into the office and was greeted by a lovely gal named Kelsey - she did my paperwork and I left. Within 2 days Anton's experienced staff had it fixed and smoged my Escape , at a price that surprised me and I was happy to pay. You cannot go wrong by bringing your car to Anton's. I give them a 10 for honesty and performance. Best always to them and their staff. Tony H. read more

Anton's is the VERY BEST you can find in the Grass Valley area. Honest, efficient, get's it done in a timely manner and family owned....We LOVE Anton's and would highly recommend it to anyone who needs car repair, smog done or even new tires. Can't say enough good things about them. Try them out next time you are in need of car service, you will not be dissapointed!! read more

Anton was super professional and efficient. Only took 20-30 minutes to get my van smogged. It was $40 less than the other place I have taken my rig to get smogged and Anton checked a few other things and explained the process to me. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Took my Subaru to get transmission rebuilt. Anton took the time to talk me through everything and from what I compared online, their pricing was very reasonable. Got my car back in no time. read more

Great place, I highly recommend it. I do have one comment; the phone number for your business on Yelp is incorrect. I got the correct number from the website instead. On Yelp, it's listed as (530) 615-0545. read more

Traveling to Truckee this past week, I had an issue with my vehicle, prior to arriving in Grass Valley. A call to a local dealer suggested I try to make it to Anton Elder's Import Auto Service, before he closed. I barely made it and even though Anton was closing, he not only helped me with a quick diagnosis with my Honda Pilot, but he scheduled me for his next "very busy" day and even drove me to a local Hertz rental car dealer so I could rent a car and continue to an important appointment in Truckee. Antone not only correctly diagnosed my vehicle's problem, but he ordered the parts necessary and fixed my vehicle in a manner that put me back in Redding 2 days later for another appointment. My vehicle has been operating perfectly since. I cannot say enough about Antone and his quiet but accurate assessment abilities, professionalism, honesty and communication skills. He even has a manner about him that helps eliminate stressful situations for wary customers. Thank you, Antone...you are truly one of a kind. read more

I had my car sniffed by Anton. I showed up and he stopped what he was doing to do my smog cert. He is very nice, reliable and I will go back again. read more

I dropped this to only three stars simply because Anton's attitude has vastly changed since becoming sole owner. That and the fact that my 83 year old friend recently took her car in for a smog test. It failed at his shop and to fix it to pass smog, he told her she needed a catalytic converter. She did not! She immediately took her vehicle to her own mechanic who, I believe, was Dave's and it passed with no problem. What's up with that, Anton? Are you now into drumming up business by duping an elderly women? Or did you think word wouldn't get around? Shame on you! You told her she possibly needed (what would amount to well over $2000s worth of work) so her car would pass smog? Hmm... Thank God this 83 yr old woman could smell bullshit! That said, I have been taking my vehicles to this place for 20 yrs when a man named Dave owned it and Anton was one of his better mechanics. I recently had my car smogged at Automotive City at the Cedar Ridge Y on Brunswick (a huge thumbs up to them !) They found that I had coolant leak which would require a very expensive timing belt/water pump replacement ($700-850.) They also offered a FREE inspection of my entire car. I also needed my handbrake adjusted ($63.) They also recommended a transmission service ($130) because my transmission fluid was dirty, a possible oil change ($40) and since they were going to have my car for the day, I asked and they offered to take me home and then pick me up later. NOTE: This is NOT a service that Automotive City usually offers! They are just a nice group of guys! I WANTED to (was going to) take my car to Anton's because they used to do fine work...maybe they still do. But they've lost this 73 yr old woman's trust. ASIDE: I had called Anton's earlier (BEFORE I got my FREE inspection from Automotive City) to ask him what he would charge to do what Automotive City did for FREE. It would be $58 or $59, however, he would knock that price off any work I had done there. Fair enough, I suppose. But I no longer trust his word. Anyway, with the FREE inspection in my hand, I called Anton to ask him how much he would charge for the timing belt/water pump replacement. Without taking a breath he said $900. OK, how much to adjust my handbrake...$105 their HOURLY rate. Well, Anton, could you please give me a lift home until the work is done? "NO!" says he rather rudely and abruptly. Let's see: Automotive City's labor rates are $117/hr. Anton's $105/hr. AC would only charge $63 to adjust handbrake. Anton: $105 (their hourly rate) I got a FREE inspection from AC. Anton's inspection: $58-59 but would deduct IF you had repairs done there. The guys at AC would take me home and pick me up (this time) which is an approximate 17 mile roundtrip. Anton's shop is an approximate 10 mile roundtrip from my home. Ya jump on 49 south and BOOM, I'm home. No traffic, stop signs. But I got a harsh, flat out, "NO! I won't give you a lift!" Gee, Anton! I think you just lost (probably) over $1000 worth of business. Look, I DO NOT EXPECT nor do I DEMAND that I get a lift to and from my home while I spend 1000s (that are necessary but I really can't afford) on repairs. IF I had someone who could take me to and from, I wouldn't even ask. It's called excellent customer service! Caring about your small-town neighbors. You won't be getting my business anymore, Anton. I will be having over a $1000 worth of repairs done at a shop that cares about its customers. A shop who won't tell an 83 year old woman she needs a catalytic converter to pass smog. Why? Because not only have you been rude and abrupt with me when I've called with a question (not only with this scenario) but in the past, as well. You're a local, big shot business owner now and you may have your die-hard customers but please remember, NO business is too big to fail. Especially when they have lost trust in you and you've been unkind....to the point of being rude. I may be old and living below poverty level, but I will still dump a company or corporation that seems to have lost their character and willingness to value me as a customer and take my business elsewhere. Your attitude sucks. You are in desperate need of people-skills. What happened to you, Anton? You used to be such a nice young man. A good, kind attitude means everything, my dear boy. Blessed be read more

I called Anton a few weeks ago because it had started snowing, my boyfriend had to drive to Sacramento, and he hadn't put his snow tires on his vehicle. We hadn't been customers of Anton's before, but he said, "come right over." AMAZING. As a result, we took the Hondo back a few days later to have some additional work done, and Anton was--again--totally fair, fast, and kind. We feel so fortunate to have an honest, old-fashioned-style auto mechanic right down the road. read more

These guys were the only ones out of the three well reviewed car repair shops in town that offered to rebuild rather than replace my starter. They saved me over $300 and the work was done quickly. In and out in one day. Thanks for being high quality with integrity and most importantly, honest. read more

The best import Mechanics around.They saved me hundreds of dollars by not taking unnecessary steps,that all the other shops I called would have taken advantage of me over.I am only going here from now on Good prices, honest mechanics and fast! read more

This place is incredible !!! Needed a quick smog check today to get my DMV renewal and they got me in and out in 20 mins. Wow !!! To say the least I was really surprised. Also, don't go by their name (which they inherited) they service ALL vehicles, not just imports. First time customer but from now on they are my go to auto service place. Receptionist was super nice and very accommodating. If you need auto service, this is the place .... read more

They are my go to mechanics! They know what they're doing and they're always super nice and helpful. I've taken my vehicles there multiple times and never have problems with they work they've done. read more

I've been coming to IMport Auto for many years now. The new management under Anton and Nate has improved the customer area, and the service is just as excellent as it was--always honest, free from pressure and highly professional. You can't go wrong here and will never be encouraged to "fix" anything that doesn't really need it. In fact, if you're a little paranoid and suggest that they do something unnecessary, they'll set you straight. The country would be a lot better off if all its businesses were run this way. Bruce Sturm read more

Great family owned auto service. Honest and dependable. They took care of my baby when I was in a bind. I would leave them my automobile again if she needed servicing again. read more

I was sent to Import Auto by a friend and I'm so glad they directed me to Nate and Anton. Not only has all work been exactly as quoted, but Nate has gone out his way to be accommodating and as a mechanic is quick to advise me of ways I can save money by getting all repairs done when doing labor-intensive maintenance and also identifying areas of service that I missed and that are critical. This pro-active approach is what I love---never one to relish being broken-down by the side of the road, I take care of my Subaru so it can take care of me. Having solid, honest mechanics is very important! Thank you. read more

I've been going to Import Auto for over 20 years and have had great experiences every time. Anton is the best mechanic in this area and even 100 miles away. The whole team is great.. I would go see these guy for anything, small or large issues. read more

My wife and I moved back to the Grass Valley area about a year ago. We were referred to Anton and Nate by a friend. We have brought both my BMW and my wife's Toyota to Import Auto Service multiple times since we've been back. Nate and Anton have taken great care of us. They are fairly priced and offer terrific service. So far they have delivered all the work they have done to our vehicles at or below the estimate. Which is important to me. Honesty. They are competent, on time and honest businessmen. That works for me. GREAT AUTO SHOP!! read more

I love this place! Anton has been taken care of my cars for years. He is the most honest mechanic I have ever met and his prices will beat anyone in town. I never ever question it if he tells me something needs to be done because he never adds on things to make a buck. He goes the extra mile for his customers and since he and Nate bought Jack out the service is better than ever! read more

I have to say there are a lot of services out there they try and rip you off. This is not one of them. Anton is as honest and decent as a businessman and he is a mechanic. I don't spread the word about many places but this is definitely as good as you're going to find. read more

I'm in the middle of a purchase for a 1990 4Runner with 330,000+ miles on it and wanted to take it to a local mechanic in Grass Valley where the truck is located. These were the first and only shop I called. What impressed me most was upon telling them what I was going to be undertaking they were very passionate and enthusiastic about 4Runners. They also charged a very fair price for the service I called them for and they went above and beyond my expectation by including a full pre-purchase inspection. Now I'm just hoping they can refer me to a good place here in the Sacramento area... read more

This is the most honest auto repair shop I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. I have known Anton for close to 15 years and trust him with all my auto repair needs. I send all my friends and acquaintances to him. If you want fast, honest, and reliable service go see Anton. read more

HONEST, EXCELLENT MECHANICS!! Our car overheated on the way to Grass Valley and we knew it could be anything between a blown head gasket and a cracked hose. But who knew? Our host recommended Anton and Nate at Import Auto Service. She said we could trust them. And, boy was she right. These guys were amazing. They went the extra mile and kept the cost very reasonable. They also told us how we could fix one of the problems ourselves. We feel amazingly lucky to have found them. They solved our problem and restored our faith! read more

I got Anton's number from somebody that just had their car smogged by him. My 1987 Toyota Landcruiser needs a lot of work and on top of the list was getting it through the smog and replacing the clutch master cylinder. Anton gave me an estimate and told me he was busy so it would take him some time to get to it. He is easy to talk to and very honest. He fixed what I asked him to fix and his price stayed far under his original estimate! This man is honest, friendly and does a good job!! read more

You never know what to expect when you go to a new mechanic but these guys are great! Friendly, efficient, and very trustworthy. They went through my entire Toyota to make sure it was in good running condition, suggested a few items to repair in the future but no pressure to fix them now. My new go to shop for sure! read more

These guys are great! I was visiting friends in town and started having car issues. They were able to get my car in last minute and fix the problem the same day. Very excellent- no BS. read more

We've taken our cars to Anton for years. He's been completely honest and fair every time we take our cars in, whether it's for routine maintenance, or a problem that needs diagnosis and repair. read more

My GTI purrs like a kitten again! Smooth shifting, fresh oil, clean filters. Thanks!

I have used Import Auto Service for years when Jack owned it and now that he has retired, I am happy to see the service is as great as always. I have recently had alignment, brake , and smog work done and it was fast ,effiecient, and fair, I wish the new owners the best and glad to see a great shop continue on. read more