I've been looking for a reliable local mechanic to work on my Jeep for over a year. I was relieved to find that Tom has experience with Jeep suspensions. Tom inspected my vehicle and came up with an easy solution to a clearance problem that I had for a long time. I really appreciate the extra time that he spent looking for alternate solutions. I also asked Tom to repair my failed windshield washers. Both of my new washer pumps failed from freezing during the winter. Shame on me for not adding the correct washer fluid on time. Tom kept me informed all throughout the repairs and explained the various alternatives. I am another happy customer that is glad to recommend Arnold Automotive to everyone! read more

The guys at this shop are freaking awesome Helped me out when I was in the jam im not from the area and they didn't hesitate thank you brothers. Hope you enjoyed the cold ones on me. read more

Arnold Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Arnold, California

Took our Jeep JKU to Tom to have the oil cooler replaced. Of course the entire manifold had to be removed to get to it! Tom replaced the stock plastic cooler (and sensors) with a new aluminum upgrade. We also had the spark plugs changed while they were at it. Fast, excellent service! We highly recommend Arnold Automotive and Tom for your auto service needs. So great to have such a reliable shop right down the road. read more

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Just wanted to give a really strong review to this company! We stopped by with a small issue and they helped us immediately. We tried to offer to pay and or just give a tip and the owner insisted that it was not necessary! That is a true community service and good business. We will definitely use them again and hope you do too! read more

Top notch customer service from this business. An engine light popped on and of course, it was Friday afternoon. The owner told me to come down so they could check it out as I needed to leave town the next day. I appreciated their flexibility in seeing me so quickly and taking the time to give me knowledgeable, and reassuring advice. I made it home safely and I won't hesitate to take my car in again if needed. read more

I stopped in without even having an appointment. I was in Arnold on a trip and four hours away from home. A piece of plastic from our car was damaged on the ride over and was hanging from our car, they took us right in and removed the piece at no charge. I could not be more thankful and couldn't believe they didn't charge us. Now we can drive home with peace of mind without an unexpected expense. read more

My cars running like a champ. The gentleman at Arnold Automotive made the experience quick and painless. Dropped my truck off at 9am and was able to pick it up by 1pm! read more

Our car broke down while on a ski trip in Bear Valley and my husband checked reviews and spoke to Tom at Arnold Automotive. He was easy to work with and shared his suspicions of what the diagnosis might be and the time needed. We had it towed to the shop. In the morning, it turned out to be an easy fix (just a cracked radiator cap). The car was done by 10am and we were able to even have it towed back to us. Before we knew what was wrong and were planning for worst case scenario, we started looking into other options. A friend who lives in the area said they take their cars to Tom, even though it's 20 mins away. If our car ever breaks down in Bear Valley again, I'm glad to know Arnold Automotive is the place to go. read more

Just had our brakes done. Fast and wonderful service. Highly recommend Arnold Automotive! Tom is great!

Great service. We were in town camping and had car problems. He was able to look at our car right away and make sure we were okay to travel home. read more

Just took our Toyota FJ40 to Tom and his team. While driving, the radiator fan failed and destroyed the radiator. Given the lead time for parts, I bought everything needed for the repairs, brought the FJ40 to Tom and they got all fixed up in no time. Thanks for your help once again and for letting me bring in the parts etc to get it done quickly. I'll be bringing more cars in soon! read more

My XTerra was running rough and a check engine light was on. Tom managed to work me into his schudule with little advance notice and checked the engine diagnostics. Based on this information he proposed changing out the spark plugs, plug wires, fuel filter and other tune up parts. When completed, the engine ran perfectly. Based on my experience, I regard this shop as highly competent, trustworthy and accommodating. I can recommend Arnold Automotive enthusiastically and without reservations. read more

The alternator died along with the computer board and Tom was very friendly and honest. It was best to tow the car home and have the dealer fix it. He helped us figure out how to tow from Arnold to the Bar Area. Thanks Tom! read more

These guys are amazing! Had a wheel issue while up in the mountains and was able to limp to here 30 min before closing time. The owner was kind enough to fix our problem and get us back out in the mountains before closing time. If I could give more stars I would. Stand up company. read more

I can not say enough great things about Tom and his team. I had an emergency power train issue and they were very kind to make space in their schedule on short notice and help me with an efficient, cost effective diagnosis and solution. I'll be transferring all of our regular service here. Thank You! read more

Wanted to have my front end checked due to some wear and tear, one quick phone call to the shop and they got me in right away and quoted me a very reasonable price for repairs. Grateful to live down the street from a reliable mechanic! read more

My husband and I were taking a trip to Arnold from Santa Cruz and our 97 Toyota 4Runner broke down. We had our car towed to Arnold Automotive and the owner Tom was very helpful and nice! The tech he had working on our car was very knowledgable and had worked for a Toyota dealer for 20 years (I think his name was Rob). Our 4Runner needed a new timing belt and water pump, and the tech (ASE certified) had the job done in less than five hours! The other thing we liked was that the shop was very clean and organized. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone - great mechanics and they don't try to oversell you! Our car ran perfectly and we were able to enjoy our vacation!! read more

Big thanks to Tom for honest and friendly service! We had our Durango towed here first thing on a Monday morning. Despite being busy, he'd run diagnostics on our car and had answers within an hour. Unfortunately for us, the list of problems was too long and required the vehicle going back to the dealer. Nonetheless, his professional service made the process a lot easier! It's nice to know there is a trustworthy and reliable mechanic in the neighborhood. read more

While on vacation with my family over the weekend which included two elderly passengers I ran into car problems was towed to Arnold automotive and was cared for in the most kind way checking everything to make sure it was right and when it was nothing more than a loose cap. They sent us on our way safely home we could've been more happy of their upfront caring responsible treatment while we were at a vulnerable point far away from home stranded car. We want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts read more

While staying in Arnold, one day our vehicle wouldn't start in Murphys. We got a jump from AAA and limped back to Arnold. On the way I called Arnold Automotive to see if we could drop it off since it was near to closing time. He said he would wait for us and greeted us like old customers, said he would look at it that evening, and get back to us in the morning. At 9:30 the next morning we received a call saying our truck was ready -- despite the lateness of the hour, no appointment and a full shop. read more

Check engine light came on right before we were to start a busy, adventurous day and called Arnold Automotive to see if they could accommodate me immediately to see if I had a significant problem. Tom welcomed me over to the shop, confirmed the issue could wait and refused to accept payment. Wish I had a shop and a business person like this in my neighborhood. Thanks Tom! read more

Had several problems with my diesel..Tom refused to give up n found the problem hidden in the wiring! Take all my vehicles to him for everything. From oil changes to major mechanical! read more

Recently while driving through Arnold, a bear ran right in front of my car and was hit by my front bumper. The shield under my car was torn loose and was dragging on the road. I was only able to drive far enough to get to Arnold Automotive. The people at Arnold Automotive very nicely removed the shield and refused to let me pay them for their services. I was back on the road and got back to work on time. These are very good people with good small town values. Please send lots of good karma their way! read more

The air conditioner for our vehicle started blowing hot air instead of cool air while driving to Arnold, CA. Tom, drove me home and picked me up that afternoon when it was fixed. He did a fantastic job for a reasonable price. He is a great mechanic and a nice guy too. read more

Tom is very thorough when he checks out your vehicle. He will tell you what is important to fix NOW and what can wait. He apparently has been in the business for years. Knows his stuff. Nice guy too!! Owner/Manager, Tom Weaver, an auto repair veteran with 41 years in the business, began his career at the age of 14 working on cars and trucks. After nearly two decades of car and drag boat racing, Tom opened his own shop that had a successful 24 years Tom has long time loyal Customers, Tom has assembled a talented , highly trained team of technicians. We as a team work hard to quickly and accurately repair and service Clients vehicles. read more

I have gone here to replace my brake pads and rotors and more recently to replace my u joints on my truck. I get parts tax free from oreilly because my dad has an account with them but as I live far away so he cannot work on my vehicle for me very often. So I can bring the parts and just pay for labor. They don't try to tell me that I need to get this or that fixed like many other auto shops I have dealt with. I can walk to my work if absolutely necessary and the woman at the front desk has even offered to drive me to work so I could leave my truck there and pick it up when I got off. They are friendly people and all in all great service! read more

This place was great - we were out of town for a long weekend and a problem developed in the car's cooling system. The car needed a repair over Easter weekend, and Tom ordered the part and installed/tested it on his day-off! Tom and his wife were super nice and incredibly helpful - they treated us like favorite long-time customers even though it was our first time in his shop. I wish I had this excellent service in my home town of Santa Cruz! read more