Auto Experts in San Luis Obispo is the real deal. I've been going there for over a decade, and Anthony and his team have always taken great care of me. They're cost-conscious, take pride in their work, and consistently go above and beyond. My family and several friends now take their cars here because of how honest, trustworthy, and reasonably priced they are. They're especially great for smog checks and quick repairs. I've referred two friends who needed quotes on repairs, and both ended up choosing Auto Experts and were really happy with the experience. As a woman who knows nothing about cars, I've often felt like I had "sucker" written on my forehead at other shops--but not here. Even my father, who's a tough critic when it comes to auto repair shops, loves this place. Fast turnaround, solid service, and honest mechanics--an incredible rarity these days. Highly recommended. read more

I've been coming here for years. Anthony and all his guys have always been good to me! Last time I visited Anthony saved me $600 on an unnecessary service I was told be the internet I needed to do. After further research I discovered Anthony was right. I will always trust his guidance and that's a great feeling! read more

I took my daughter's car here to be smogged for $42. It didn't pass smog. They said it was the thermostat, which could be replaced for $200. I made an appointment for the next week to have them replace the thermostat if the price was reasonable. I dropped off the car for the appointment. After just 20 minutes they called and said it was the thermostat (which they'd told me at the previous appointment) and that it would cost $700 to fix. The car is old and not worth much, so I told them No thanks. I went back to get the car, and they charged me $145 just for looking at it for 20 minutes!! That is ridiculous! Don't use this auto repair shop unless you like spending lots of extra money. I will never go back! read more

I was referred here by a friend and after checking the Yelp reviews I made an appt. for a smog inspection. Anthony was very polite on the phone and in person. He quoted me 25 minute wait time but it was done sooner then that. I will definitely bring our other cars here for smogs and maybe for other issues. read more

Hello. I am happy to write this review. I needed a pinion replacement and I took the car in. Auto Experts diagnosed the problem and quickly got it fixed. It was two days to get it fixed but they are very busy and it is a major fix. The price was totally fair. I find that the guys that I worked with, Cody and Anthony were very pleasant to work within I appreciate them both. I recommend Auto Experts to anyone needing a GOOD place to have your car diagnosed and repaired. Sean Buckley San LUIS OBISPO, Ca. read more

Made an appointment a week ago and they said they had open slots all day so I made the first one thinking I'd be in and out and sat and waited for 40 minutes with no intentions of doing anything. Don't WASTE YOUR TIME! Wish I would have never went to this shithole read more

I have gone to this OUTSTANDING business for years, after being highly recommended by a good friend. Anthony and the crew, Raymond, Taco and Chaz are the BEST mechanics in SLO county. No other mechanics will touch my car. They are professional, masters of their craft. I cannot say enough regarding how fair Anthony has been to me over the years. My car has ALWAYS been handled in a TIMELY fashion no matter what the issue. I have complete trust in each and every one of these men over the years. Thank you all you have done for my car. Jewell Johnson read more

I used to take my car to these guys thinking i found a good, honest and reliable service in town. The first visit was great but after a few appointments the owner seems to be more concerned about their rich customers. I never get a phone call back when i was so desperate to fix my car. Also the last time I brought my car to them for a oil service after a few weeks i found out there was no oil in my car causing a huge a expensive problem to my vehicle. When i spoke to the owner he doesn't seems to care about my problem. I will never ever will bring my car to them and I won't recommend this place to anybody unless you are rich person ! And then the story change ! read more

I was referred to auto experts by a friend. It was my first experience with them. I'll be going to them always from now on and referring all of my friends to them. They were very polite and professional, honest, and took the time to go through my vehicle, and even fix a few minor issues that I had not mentioned. Outstanding service! read more

Auto EXPERTS!! Anthony ran the shop straight legits -- No need to worry like " mechanics gonna. Here and there !! Highly recommended , Anthony -- is the MAN AND AUTO EXPERTS IS THe PLACE TO GO TO IN SLO!! Thanks Anthony , awesome job!! I'll get the boys some Donuts tomorrow!! THANKS AUTO EXPERTS--- all my clients will head to yours now !! read more

I called for a Smog Check at 10 am and made an appointment for 2 PM. As soon as I arrived, they checked me in, pulled the truck into the garage, and I was out of there 25 minutes later. Prompt service, easy, professional communication and fair value service. I will be back. read more

Anthony and his crew do a great job and make time for me when they are busy. I highly recommend them

Anthony has taken care of our cars since 2006. We cannot recommend him highly enough. We drive older vehicles, and he keeps them running in prime condition. He does not fix what does not need to be fixed, and I have found that whatever the problem he said it was, that was actually the problem. Just last week my son had taken his car to three different mechanics in San Diego, and so in frustration he brought his car home. Anthony looked at it, diagnosed it, and got it fixed--for literally thousands less than was being quoted to my son. Thank you Anthony! read more

Was recommended by NAPA, I was shortly in town and Anthony was very nice by looking at my cooling issue. Also was able to bring my own oil for an oil change. I'll definitely go back and highly recommend. More than reasonable. read more

I've brought all my cars I've ever owned here. I'm not rich and I was tired of being ripped off by other places. The owner is extremely nice and has never ripped me off, in fact a few times I don't think he charged enough as funny as that sounds! I've come in saying my car has a problem but I have no idea what the problem was yet he found them and fixed them! read more

ANTHONY IS THE BEST. (Period). I had to get my car towed to a "AAA" certified mechanic and they said "$150 for diagnostic and then it will take 2-4 days for the car to be repaired because parts take while to come in since its an old car" I towed it to Auto Experts and explained Anthony that I was a student and couldnt afford to get a hotel here. I had to get on the road ASAP. Car was dropped off at noon at Auto Experts. I reached out to them at 3:30pm to check up on the car and I was told "its ready for the road. Just need to wheel balancing done. I dropped it off at the tire shop right now and you may be able to get on the road today. If not, then for sure tomorrow morning". Being a student, I was worried about the cost as well. Anthony gave a a bargain!! Considering that the whole rear axle might be damaged, I only paid $220 for the whole repair! THANK YOU ANTHONY! read more

It's especially hard to find 2 things in life. A great honest Mechanic & a Contractor (Roofer, Plumber, Carpenter, Electrician, etc). Anthony is definitely trust worthy. He's been patient with all my questions and concerns. He listens and takes me seriously. Some men tend to brush a female off when she 'hears' something. This man listens! He takes the time to check out the issue and resolve it if it's something that needs rendering. I've been coming to Anthony for just over 2 years now. Now with it being 2021. I was referred to Auto Experts from a friend of mine. After purchasing a new (for me) car, I chose to take this friend up on her promoting this man and his shop. And I am SO glad I did. He's a true treasure. A gem if you will. 1 of a kind!! When you find an Honest, Hard working, Humble doctor for your cars.. stick with him! Same goes for your home.. I have struck GOLD with my car's physician. I am TRULY Grateful for all this man and his worker B's do at every appointment or 'pop in' I've had. The guys who work for Anthony and He (himself) do care about his patrons. I can't promote them enough! Every chance I get, I'm telling folks - where to take their ride.. and suggest, unless you like public transportation and hittin the asphalt (pickin them up and puttin them down/ wearin the soles of your shoes out --by walkin) -- keep Anthony on speed dial.. you won't find any better! ** Anyone who says different, skipped their bowl of prunes that day!** * Some people look for fights. They can't be pleased. I've worked with the public my entire adult life, and can honestly say, there are just some people no matter how hard you try who don't know how to smile - unless they are kicking you, or seem to think it's your windows that are dirty, when in fact it's theirs.. looking out dirty windows all the time, can trick one into believing that it's someone else's fault you can't see clearly. Personal Prob's. Debbie Downers. Negative Nancy. Terrible Tom. 1O STARS!! an a Bottle of Bubblie... read more

I would highly recommend Auto Experts! Anthony was great to deal with! I had a small electrical issue that I knew wouldn't take long to fix, however I did not have the proper tools. I called around and other shops were quoting me 4x the amount Anthony quoted me for. When I arrived to the shop, he had me in and out in a matter of minutes. It's nice too see there are still honest shops out there that won't take advantage of you. I can confidently say I will definitely be returning to Auto Experts for any more of my car's repairs! read more

Auto Experts are the BEST!. An honest mechanic YES. Efficient YES. Reasonably priced sure. Timely of course. Accommodating definitely. Polite absolutely. Anthony the owner is very knowledgeable, resourceful and practical. I would go nowhere else but to Auto Experts. Thank you Anthony and Auto Experts. read more

My catalytic converter was stolen, the guys here immediately knew the problem. They were so professional and made the difficult situation a lot easier to handle. It was so easy to coordinate insurance with them, and they are the most trustworthy shop in town. Anthony is great and very helpful, 10/10 would recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Great shop. Great mechanics. You can't beat the prices and work quality. It's tucked away off the street and might be passed by if you're not paying attention. Once you find it, you'll be glad you did. read more

*****************Things said by Anthony the owner*************** I can cut your wires and park your car on the street if you don't want to pay the 65$ and you can get it towed. (they were fixing what they broke should have been under warranty) Plastics break all the time and cars aren't supposed to be taken apart and put back together. Its not my problem. It must have been someone else who broke that part. (But Only shop that's touched my truck) We have zip-tied the wires to the heater hose. "Don't touch the wire it could break it." (sounds like its not a fix if touching it might break) He asked me "do you work? I said yeah. He said good then you know that I have to pay for a building and keep my employees paid." *******************What I Witnessed************************ Did not honor warranty Botched $850 timing belt job, ruined wire Covered up on the report that the Camshaft position sensor was changed in order to hide the fact that they had incorrectly laid the camshaft position sensor wire over the timing belt. (wire was ripped out of place) Botched wiring, the 2nd time I had them try to fix it but made it worse on the camshaft position sensor. Zip tied the bare cords to a high temp coolant line. (cords melted)(zip tie melted) Cords after 4 miles down the road started rubbing on the external drive belt. (cords were severed) Claimed to solve the problem, but did not. Charged me for fixing the problem, Before notifying me that they had found an issue. Blamed his employees for bad jobs and then charged the same rate. Blamed employees for lack of communication Check engine light came on 30s seconds out the door. Treated employees like garbage Admitted the job was poorly done. **********************My thoughts****************************** I felt harassed, and unvalued as a customer. Anthony's responses were always rapid/quick, and defensive which made me feel as though he is defensive on a regular basis. My personal opinion is they don't do quality work. I personally wouldn't work for that guy and feel bad for any employee under him. Avoid that at all costs. They did "not" honor their 2 year warranty on any of their work. The guy threaten to break my car by snipping the supposedly fixed wires if I didn't pay. Although the thing they were fixing was from their failed attempt at a job and was supposed to be free under warranty. They still charged me for something they messed up on the first time They do not take photos of their work and seem to hope for customers to not know what they are talking about. Anthony didn't respond or answer to any of my questions on the job and claimed he never saw any of it done. I had to continually ask questions, that he didn't want to answer. Probably because he didn't want to admit that they had messed up on the job. Blamed employees for his problems. Took no responsibility. From what I witnessed I wouldn't recommend this shop for any service or repair. The owner had a lack of respect for customers/employees, lack of integrity to do quality work. The high school does a better job. Word spreads fast in SLO. Was an embarrassingly bad experience. ********************Mechanic Solution update********************** Went to an actual mechanic which said the job was a joke. Said never go there again. The current estimated costs to get what they messed up the first time are about $450. The mechanic said I am honestly sickened with what I am hearing and seeing. Had to redo the timing belt. read more

After visiting Big Brand, Toyota and The Tire Store to get my 4Runner's problem diagnosed, all of them got it wrong and only Auto Experts was able to correctly diagnose the problem, save me money, re-use a couple parts instead of charge me for new ones and get me out of there quickly -- all on New Year's Eve. Big kudos for Alex. Nice guy, no hidden costs, good communication and a nice staff of mechanics. You should take your vehicle to Auto Experts BEFORE taking it anywhere else. read more

Anthony is the only mechanic my family trusts with our cars. Absolutely the best shop in town. They are trustworthy and extremely skilled at what they do. Happy to have a place I trust 100% with my cars. read more

I moved to SLO as a student and went through 4 other mechanics for different work done on my car. I switched around because every other mechanic I went to left me feeling like I had been screwed somehow. The guys at auto experts, however, finally let me settle somewhere. After I had my first service done there (over $600), it was VERY clearly explained where each penny had gone to. They gave me a full detailed list on the work they did, each part they replaced, why they replaced it, what could have caused it to need to be replaced, and what I needed to do to make sure it didn't happen again. I actually learn a lot from them each time I go there, which is why this place truly deserves 5 stars. I'm not sure if their prices are any different than other mechanics, but for the peace of mind alone it would be worth the extra money, that is if it even is more expensive (the prices seem reasonable to me). I've been there 5 times now since my first time, for 3 different vehicles. read more

In today's world it can be difficult to find a trustworthy repair shop and auto experts is that place. They are polite, honest, efficient and don't try to upsell you. The shop is a bit hidden, off Higuera behind Fred and Betty's thrift, but worth the find. I can highly recommend them read more

We used to come here for our pt cruiser and we wish we'd never gone anywhere else! We're back now for good! We've come here to have tons of pt cruiser repairs done, smog on the Toyota 4Runner, and now repairs on the 4Runner due to another shop doing a shoddy job. This most recent visit, they were upset on our behalf that someone had given us such worn out horrible keys when we bought our 4Runner, that he was calling Toyota for replacement keys before we even could! He gave it a full lookover, and after we got the replacement keys and that didn't quite resolve our problem, then he went ahead with replacing the ignition cylinder which was exactly what was needed. He also lubricated our door locks a bit and touched up the new keys so that the old locks would accept the sharp new keys a little more readily. When we mentioned some braking difficulties, we found out we had no brake fluid! He filled it up for us, and put it up on the lift just to be sure...when all the fluid dumped out! Turned out the seller of our car (a local shop that did shoddy work) had sourced the brake master cylinder from the junkyard and it was full of seeds that were GROWING in there and leaving it full of holes. Yikes! He replaced that for us same day and it is a night and day difference! The car is in fantastic shape now! Thank you so much, we will be coming here from now on! read more

I always take my car to Certified for regular maintenance, but they don't offer smog certification. They referred me here for that a few years ago, and I've been so happy with their services that I now feel torn between the two! Poor me~ two great auto shops within a block of each other! Anthony has a great team. It's always nice to see the same familiar faces when I go in, and I have complete confidence in their services. I highly recommend Auto Experts to handle your automotive needs! read more

This is the best auto repair shop in SLO. It's so nice to know that when you take your car in that you will be taken care of properly. You can 100% trust this shop and they really know what they're doing. This is the only place I'll take my cars in. read more

I have used Auto Experts for many years for various vehicles I have owned. Their work has always been prompt, thorough and expert. Their pricing appears to be very competitive. One thing I have observed is that they always use the highest quality replacement parts (even where they could substitute cheap knock-off parts. When I questioned Anthony (the owner) about his policy he explained that a) he owed it to the customer to give him products that a) would last well and b) minimize the cost/hassle of premature parts failure. I recommend this shop highly. read more

After having a terrible experience with a different shop here in SLO, Anthony and his team set the bar for what you want out of a mechanic. They were able to quickly pinpoint the issue, offer an affordable solution, and complete the work within hours of bringing in the vehicle. I was referred to Anthony by a couple of his customers who have trusted him with their vehicles for years, and I intend to do the same. read more

After going to a different shop about five times and being given the runaround, I decided to take a friend's advice and head into Auto Experts. It took one quick phone call to Anthony and I was scheduled for my smog appointment on the same day within a couple of hours. The shop is a No-Frills kind of spot tucked back behind a thrift shop off of Higuera. They had my 1985 Porsche 911 in the bay within about two minutes and Taco was working his magic. He was thorough and stuck with the job until he handed back my keys with a smile and said, "You're good to go, sir!". All of the anxiety that I had about maybe having my older vehicle not pass and pay hundreds more working on it vanished. Anthony was at the desk and had me back on the road after about two minutes of paperwork. I'm very satisfied with Auto Experts and I would recommend them to anyone. They have certainly made a loyal customer out of me. I promise you won't be disappointed. -Jeremy Lopez read more

Called Anthony on a check engine light issue and he worked me in to an already busy schedule for the day and took care of the issue and charged me a very reasonable fee for service. He did additional Internet research to see if the problem I was having was related to other issues and found out his answer and relayed that information to me as well. Very pleased and look forward to using their services again in the future. read more

These guys are great. I have 3 older cars (1965, 1990, 2001), and I can always count on Auto Experts to fix whatever it is that needs fixing! They are quick, efficient and very accommodating. You will be thrilled with your decision to use a local mechanic! read more

Stopped in here while visiting because a check engine light came on. Lucas looked at it and gave us the green light that it wasn't a safety issue. He stopped what he was doing, even though he was clearly busy and would let us pay him for the quick diagnostic that he did. I will tell my college student to come here if she has any car trouble! read more

These guys are great. Anthony is someone I trust. I feel like he gets the job done, there's never any hidden costs, and my car is in and out of there fast. I take my car there for repairs, smog, oil change and I've always left happy. read more

Honest and knowledgeable. Always my first choice in shops for smog or repair if I can't do it myself. Known all of them for years and I would trust them with my life. read more

Anthony is the best. Always patient, honest, direct and affordable. We have taken many different cars here to be smogged as well as various repairs done. We are always happy with the results and his prices are very fair. And he's quick. I would strongly recommend him for any car repairs and especially Toyotas & Hondas. Thank you! read more

I've used auto experts over the years for several different vehicles. Today my power steering was making crazy noises on my way to work and instead of parking downtown I cruised to Auto Experts. Anthony says he's totally slammed these days but took the time to top off my power steering and check the hose. He encouraged me to monitor it and sent me on my way. I told him if he wasn't such a great guy full of integrity he would't be as busy! It's nice to have a mechanic I can trust. One that wants to do what it takes to get me back on the road - not find a million things to replace on my vehicle just to give me an outrageous bill! read more

Great mechanics with reasonable rates. The shop is a bit tucked back off the street making it a bit hard to find though. These guys have done a ton of work on my car and truck and I have always been happy with the amount of explanation given and how quickly they work. This is where I take my vehicles and I trust them. read more