My husband and I were on our way across the country and about 100 miles from home when our check engine light came on. We found Applegate Garage on Yelp and thank goodness we did. We spoke to the receptionist before they opened and she told us they were understaffed and booked two weeks out. She couldn't promise anything but she did say that as soon as the mechanics come in, they'll take a look. Right at 8 am, we were greeted by Zach. He popped the hood, plugged the code reader in and went to work. He took his time with us despite an obvious backlog of cars that needed to get worked on. Zach is The Mechanic Professor, he didn't just diagnose what the problem and solutions were but he explained why things happened. Zach and his team were accommodating, authentic, and you can feel that they truly care about getting their customers back on the road safely. The world needs more Applegate Garages! read more

Applegate Garage is a gem! From staff to the mechanics and the fair price! Best garage in the foothills!

Brian is A+! Called to ask questions and he was very helpful. He was knowledgeable and helped schedule an appointment a few weeks out. Drop off was great with Brian (I will say there was one lady in the office who seemed a little grumpy ). Overall the work performed, which was an oil change and look over on my vehicle was fairly priced and done in a timely manner. I highly recommend (just ignore grumpy gills). read more

This place is the best. They are very honest, efficient, and professional. They fixed all my problems (problems that Gold Rush Subaru could not fix!!!) I will be taking my cars to the Applegate Garage for now on. The lady in the front office is also great. She called me and kept me updated on my car. She also gave me great advice and tips about my Subarus. I believe her name is Joy. She's wonderful! Give them a shot...you will not be disappointed! Peace everyone! read more

I have never meant more honest and friendly mechanic than Zach. He gave me right advice, worked very patiently with me during my car's breakdown incident. Absolutely the nicest guy! Thank you Zach! read more

I found out the owner Zach was the one who did an electrical diag on my truck. I'm not impressed by his lies. He kept asking me the same questions and not understanding my answers then he would call me argumentative when I answered. Then he started rolling his finger around his head asking me if this mechanic work was all in my head or did I hear this from another mechanic. I heard it from a mechanic but he feels the need to call me crazy all cause he messed up on my car. I had to teach joy how to make a Napa claim after learning from Napa. My car still spits and little mistakes were not fixed or managed by the owner in a humane way. He put on a clamp to a bubbling hose and didn't even run my truck after to see if it worked. Go to another shop. The new owner Zach is ruining this shops reputation. read more

I would highly recommend Zach,Beau and the rest of the crew to work on any vehicle! I took my gmc to them with issues other shops couldn't figure out. Zach and Beau diagnosed and fixed the issues and truck is running great. Zach fixed the kick down cable that other mechanics couldn't do by fabricating a part that works great. Down to earth great people that won't rip you off and really know what they are doing! Thanks Zach,Beau and the rest of the crew! read more

If you're looking for a local business to do repairs on your cars and trucks, with honesty and integrity, and that treats everyone with respect and courtesy. This is your place. read more

This auto repair shop is terrific! We had a flat tire on our way home from dropping my son off at UNR. The fixed it in no time. The mechanics were nice, informative, and knowledgeable! There seemed to be two interns and the interactions of the mechanics teaching them was terrific. If I lived closer, this would definitely be a shop I would take my car to on a regular basis! They give auto shops a good name! read more

It doesn't appear that there is much integrity out there anymore. Seems like everyone wants to blame anyone else rather than accept responsibility for their actions. You will NOT find that at this business. I had some extensive work done on my truck and a month later had a failure. Had it towed to Applegate Garage and not only did they fix the problem, put me ahead of the line, but told me it was there error and would pay my towing. I would have never tied to two things together, but the honesty and integrity that are sorely missing these days is alive and well at this business as well as excellent work and service. I wouldn't go anywhere else in this environment, when there is trust and competence like this. read more

Thanks so much, Zack, and crew. These guys went above and beyond in helping me with an emergency situation . No other shop was able to get to this in a timely manner. The service and professionalism here at Applegate Garage was excellent. I would highly recommend them for any of your automotive needs. read more

Been taking my vehicles to Applegate Garage for a few years now. Always extremely happy -- fair prices, honest team, friendly service. Can't recommend this place enough. Brian's the man! read more

Clear, concise and trustworthy! I would recommend booking at least 1.5 weeks in advance with them.

Foothill Sierra Tree Service.... Zack and his crew know how important is staying on the road is. When our service trucks break down our work stops. Zack and the crew at Applegate Garage have always helped out with prompt and ,professional service... It's more like Family ! read more

highly recommended!!! Had my Cats stolen of my rig. Applegate Garage did all the research and repairs super quick. They also welded on steel cables to the cats and to the frame so it Deter them from stealing them again thanks Applegate garage you're awesome read more

My husband and I got stranded on our way home from Sacramento. We were stranded in colfax and had our car towed to Applegate garage. Immediately, Applegate looked at our car, diagnosed the issue with affordable pricing and took care of us! We were struggling financially at the time and Applegate gave us time and peace for payment. The customer service is amazing, especially Shannon who was aways reliable, reassuring, and very responsive! We are very thankful for the affordable services, speedy services, and amazing customer service at Applegate! Highly recommend this place! read more

Visited A/G again today, thinking I'd need not only a smog check but a combustion diagnosis/repair as well. Zack took a look at the lack of exhaust issue and quickly decided to have a smog test done anyway, and - what do ya' know? - it passed after all! (I had previously taken my GMC diesel dually in to a smog check station in Auburn, and their tech said that the exhaust seemed to be too smoky to pass, and asked that I take the truck to a diagnostic garage first...thank you.) All in all, I'm sure I saved big time$, simply due to the basic way that Zack treats his customer's needs rather than getting distracted by someone else's opinion.... thanks, Zack, for having my back again today! (For some reason, I wasn't aware that you guys also do smog checks! I'll remember next time.) read more

I caught my bumper on a curb and pulled it off a little (oops! ) I had heard good things about this garage, I had a client once whose car broke down and someone actually came out to her house and picked it up for her ( after work hours to boot, they were so nice.) I had never heard of, or seen a garage do something like that before and it stuck with me, so I just showed up hoping that they could help. They were very very busy, and I was a little nervous they wouldn't be able to help me out of nowhere like that, but I went inside to explain what had happened, and a gentleman immediately addressed the situation. He took my keys and pulled my car up to the work area, immediately lifted it up with a carjack and got right to it. I was there for all of 15 minutes, they only charged me for these little rubber stoppers that would hold my bumper in place, about 15 bucks in total. Everyone was extremely accommodating, polite and responsive. I was so impressed with how they helped me so expediently, I definitely got old school customer service vibes. I know it was a pretty simple fix but still, they just hopped right on it all while being very busy, after this I can see why they are so popular. I can 100% with confidence recommend this business, from now on if I have any issues with my vehicles I will go here. They could've prioritized their bigger ( and most assuredly more profitable) jobs and kept me waiting, but they really came through and helped me out! A bad hiccup in my day actually became a great stroke of luck to find an awesome place where I can trust that my car will be well taken care of in a timely and responsible manner. Thank you guys so much! read more

It's been 30 years now, and we are still extremely happy with Zach and the Applegate Garage. They save us $$$ and keep our Toyotas (and Dodge minivan) running great. Awesome repair shop. read more

I just love this place, convenient, friendly, fair and keeps you up to date before surprising you with any extra charges. Brian and John are awesome and John is the best mechanic I ever used. read more

RV Smog was quick and professional. They are very courteous as well.

These guys and this place r THE BEST!!!! In all ways. Im grateful i found them. Friendly. Very Knowledgable. Responsive. ALL u could ask for. read more

Thank you Zach and Brian for the great work done on my 2008 Toyota Sequoia. My suv had a P2437 error code which is a secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor circuit low bank 2. Zach and Brian were so attentive to my concerns and took down notes on what I was experiencing while driving the suv which was accelerating issues and how it would get stuck at a specific speed and wouldn't shift gears automatically and just got stuck at that speed. Zach explained that it could be 3 issues and explained in detail what each issue it could be. Luckily it was the original sensor that an aftermarket sensor went out so he recommended the factory replacement since aftermarket failed. Thank you for being so fair, honest and timely on my service. Thank you for also detecting future issues to keep an eye out for. Hands down I will drive the distance for my SUV repairs. Keep up the great work! read more

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These guys really know cars! They have saved me many times over. Zach is very fair, knowledgeable, and professional. Taking care of their customers really matters here. read more

We were coming From North Lake Tahoe in a snowstorm, and I noticed that our windshield wiper had gotten off track and was scraping a bit of the car beyond the windshield. Already some of the paint was coming off, and we knew we would not be able to drive all the way back to the Bay Area without our windshield wiper completely breaking due to the heavy rains ahead of us. We found Applegate Garage on yelp, and stopped in without an appointment. Within one minute of arriving, Zach was out at our car and fixing our windshield wiper in no time at all. We are very grateful they could fit us in without an appointment, and reset then tighten a part. I had already stopped once and couldn't find the root of the problem. The mechanic and others I met while checking in were very friendly and helpful. Thank you Applegate Garage for your great service. read more

Zack and his guys are rocket scientists! Took a 1995 CJ, with a firing problem that occurred only over 3000 rpm, in that no one (local garage or dealership) could figure out. They diagnosed it correctly the first time; a bad flex plate. Replaced it and no more problem. Magnafluxed the old flex plate and it didn't show any signs of cracks or anything but it was definitely the problem. Great job!!! Took in a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser wagon that would not pass smog. Local folks couldn't figure it out. Zack and crew traced it to a chipped valve that messed up the smog test. He found it using a camera scope checking the cylinders. Another great job!!! read more

Brought in my supercharged 1997 4runner with a check engine light. Zach figured it out and helped me get it running great for a fair price. Would recommend to anyone for auto repairs. read more

Absolutely the best auto mechanic shop ever!!! The manager Zach and everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful. Zach and his skilled team do a great job of keeping us on the road in our various used cars. First, they do a thorough job of analyzing what our vehicle needs to have done, then give practical, expert advice on how to proceed. Another great thing is they keep costs in mind and help us prioritize what work to do now and what jobs can wait a bit. The attention to detail they give our cars is excellent and we know we can trust them to do lasting, reliable work. We are so grateful that Applegate Garage is our local mechanic! read more

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Remember back in time where customer service was important? When they actually took care of the customer? That's what my experience with Applegate Garage has been. I took my truck for a repair, and everyone I talked to was outstanding. The thing I noticed the most, is they actually took time to listen to me, and not take my money and rush me out the door. They did a great job in everything, and I'm very happy. It's rare in todays time, that you get the service that this shop provided. Don't hesitate and don't call around for different shops looking for repairs. Take your vehicles to Applegate Garage and you'll be happy. End of story. read more

I went to for a smog check and was so impressed how skilled and professional everyone was from the office to the mechanics and technicians. The price was more than reasonable and I would definitely bring my older Acura in for whatever it needs. Old fashioned honest and fair. I wish I had something negative to share, but I don't. read more

We have been using Applegate Garage for all of automotive needs for going on ten years and are not likely to go anywhere else. They do great work, are as reasonably priced as you can ever expect great work to be, go out of their way to solve problems (like when a problem with our truck was more built-in than fixable, going online to find out how other owners dealt with the issue--no charge). Thank you, AG Folks! read more

Late Friday afternoon, limped in overheated truck with a load. Zack was already closed, cashing out customers, yet he took the time to come out, diagnose our boiled over transmission. Explained all so we could understand the issues, made recommendations, filled the fluid back up and only charged us a tiny bit for the tranny oil!! An upstanding man, I wish we lived in the area so I could have him service my car always!!! read more

So happy we found this place! I just needed a simple smog done on my Jeep Wrangler, and they took great care of me. I had to come back to have the reading done again due to a battery issue, and even though they were busy, they took care of me right away. Thank you for taking care of us....we will pass your name along to our friends! read more

You needn't look any further for auto repair help. I always drop off my vehicle the night before and get a call the next day with a repair estimates and diagnostics. If parts are needed they usually arrive that day or the next. You can have fairly major work done correctly, the first time, for a reasonable price in a matter of just a few days. Mike, Zach & Dave are the best. Highly recommended!! read more

My truck was misfiring on 180 and I pulled into their garage without an appointment around 10:30 am on a Friday might I add. They knew I was stranded and they were completely slammed but they took me in anyway. This business not only excels in their profession, but there is a definite personal side that is so rare to find these days. My problem was diagnosed and I was back on the road that afternoon. Every detail of the repair was explained to me and this was not an easy job, I was amazed at how quickly they fixed my truck.These guys know what there doing can't recommend them enough. Thank you Applegate Garage for a stress free Friday! read more

Applegate Garage is great! Zac is always super friendly and helpful. They've helped me out numerous times over the past few years, they're always fast and trustworthy. read more

Absolutely outstanding service. I have never received such friendly and professional treatment at any other shop. I do most of my own work on my vehicles, and this is the shop I come to with issues I don't have the time, tools, or experience to deal with. Zach is very professional and goes out of his way to help. He is always willing to answer my questions, help me understand what's going on, and give me advice on how to fix things myself. The rest of the staff are also very professional and courteous. When I need a shop to work on my car, this will always be my first choice. Very highly recommended. read more

Just picked up the family van from the Applegate Garage and couldn't be more satisfied. The staff are pleasant, the garage is easy to find, and I have had more than a few people mention to me they were a great shop. Upon picking up my car from repair the mechanic came out to show me the part they replaced and clearly explained to me what happened and why it happened in a way I could easily understand. The price I found to be fair and the service was beyond my expectations. I had both of my vehicles start to get issues the same day, so I booked an appointment at this location for the other one too. I will definitely be back in the years to come. read more

The Starter went out they where able to get it fix in a day and get my son back on the road! They were priced significantly lower then other places we called!! Good fast service and a reasonable price is not as common as it use to be!! This was a great find recommended by the AAA tow truck driver!! read more

Big time service in a small town. Zach and company at Applegate Garage are the real deal, the type of mechanic your dad talked about and took his car to ' back in the day'. Hard working, honest mechanics you can trust to give you a no BS assessment of whats wrong with your car. read more