I dread anytime I need service on my Mercedes. It's normal, of course, to need some type of maintenance, but OMG, it's so so expensive. This time, I had an "A4 Service" message on my panel, so I looked for a local place other than the dealer, which is very inconvenient in SLO. Well, Yelp came to my rescue. Auto Limits shows with 5 stars, and it's located so close to me. I called them, made an appointment, and they gave me a reasonable quote. That morning, I dropped it off, and John said it would be ready by 2pm. Well, before 2pm, i received a call that it could be picked up. Not only that, it was nearly a $100 lower than the estimate "...because it was checked, and wasn't needed"...wow. I love it. What makes up for a little messy / fugly office, they are nice, honest, and give good service. Again, love it. read more

My daughter suddenly had flashing check engine lights while driving Hwy 41. We called a tow to Paso Robles, but the first auto repair shop we called declined to help and suggested a dealership in SLO. Auto Limits was helpful, responsive, and took a look at the car as soon as she arrived. After trying to trigger the code again, the mechanic told her it was working fine and only charged her for the time. He was very kind, explained everything thoroughly, and most of all did not try to take advantage of a young woman in an emergency situation. read more

Whilst on vacation in Paso Robles my check engine light came on. After calling a couple of other places I called John, he said he would be able to diagnose my car. Upon arrival, he diagnosed the issue straight away, reassured me it was ok to drive & didn't charge me for the diagnosis. What a great guy, so appreciate his kindness. read more

We got stuck on Highway 101 late on a Sunday night. The next morning, our insurance company asked where we wanted the car towed, and based on all the great Yelp reviews, we chose Auto Limits. I communicated with Martel by phone, and he was fantastic...keeping me updated through every step of the repair. Thanks to him and the team, my family and I were able to get back on the road and continue moving our son back to Cal Poly SLO. I highly recommend Auto Limits! read more

A bearing froze and the main belt broke on Memorial Day returning to LA from SF in the middle of nowhere on I5 and we found Auto Limits on Yelp. We had the tow driver take us there and spent the night in the car. The next day when they found out our situation, they got to work right away and had the vehicle repaired by early afternoon. They really saved us a ton of grief because we absolutely had to get back to LA and we were able to do it in our vehicle instead of a rental because they fixed it so fast! Highly recommend. read more

Don't Pad the bill. When they quote a price they should stick to it and not raise the price of the repair when you come to pickup the car. And when they're already into it look around for what else has been effected instead of waiting for you to come back so they can charge you twice for a diagnostic on something they already knew about or suspected the first time. And not charge you like lawyers by the hour read more

We were driving back to LA when we heard a scraping sound. We got off the freeway and found Auto Limits on Yelp and so glad we did. Excellent service! So grateful we were able to get our car repaired and back on the road. Highly recommend! read more

We needed certifications for both brakes and lights, so based on all the positive reviews we brought our vehicle here. Good call. Not only did the owner undertake a thorough inspection, he provided us with the needed certificates, an honest timeline of when to return the vehicle for follow-up maintenance, and noting there were a couple of other services it needed to improve performance, he went ahead and provided them -- at no extra cost to us. He is an excellent mechanic, provides exceptional customer service at a reasonable price, clearly deserves each of the five-star reviews he's already received, and has certainly earned this one. read more

Needed my tail lights and headlights replaced as well as an oil pressure sensor so i just had all of it taken care of right here. Great small town shop with reliable service what else do you need?! read more

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I was having a problem with my brakes, and not only were these guys the one of the few that answered my phone call, they were able to get me in fast. Plus, they totally took care of me. Many thanks! read more

Our 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 4-Matic developed a grinding sound in the left rear when braking. We immediately knew where to take it for repair as we'd been there before and were treated right. That place was Auto Limits! We made an appointment and dropped it off a few days later. We got a call a few hours later - the left rear brake was metal on metal, the rest of the pads were at 20% and should be replaced. We were quoted a fair price for brake service on a Benz and were told it would be ready the next day. The following afternoon we got a call that our car was ready. Upon arrival to pick up, we learned that the labor for the rear brakes (quoted from the pricing manual) was higher than the actual labor time needed, so our final cost was $250.00 less than the original estimate! What a nice belated Christmas present! They could have charged the original quote and we wouldn't have known the difference! That's why we continue to do business with the honest mechanics at Auto Limits! That's why I recommend them to my friends! read more

My gas door suddenly got stuck on a road trip with my pup and the 100 degree+ heat didn't make me any less anxious. I called and asked what the cost would be, and the kind human on the other end said it would be free . Within 5 minutes, aforementioned kind human popped it open, showed me how to do it myself, and suggested some Macguyvering to fix the problem myself without spending more time/money on it. It probably wasn't a big deal to him, but being a solo young woman of color...it meant a lot to me. It is businesses like this that show you can help in times of need and still remain in business, as the place was bustling. Thank you, kind human. Easy to assume he has daughters. read more

Auto Limits has repaired 3 of our vehicles; we've gone there for 10+ yrs and would recommend b/c they're honest, no frills, dependable. Locals know they won't rip you off with unnecessary add-ons. Auto Limits is a great local business in Paso w/good reputation because they've earned it. read more

This is a great and honest repair shop. I used to take my 4 Runner to San Luis Toyota dealership but this shop is great close... I live in Paso. Highly recommend Auto Limits read more

DON'T DEAL with this GUY. I had a headlight that would turn on and turn off within seconds, I called and he said he could replace the bulb $125 each, plus one our labor$125, it might work, I told him I had bought the bulb on Amazon $29 for a set, and it is the correct part. $125 for one hour of work, which is actually 15 minutes of work. I brought my car in and left it he called and said the bulb did not fix it and now I have no power going to the headlight. For another hour fee he can troubleshoot it. He called back and said the voltage is ok now, was it a fuse? "No the fuses are ok". "It is fixed but the headlight is still not working". I can tray to replace the ballast but the dealer dosen't carry the ballast only they want to sell the headlight assembly for $3000, but I got a guy in Lompoc or someplace south that can get me the ballast for $375. Plus another Hour of labor at $125. I said no pack it up Ill come pick up the car. My headlight does not work still and I am out $250. I went on eBay and bought a set of Ballasts and igniters for $145 and fixed it myself, by removing the front bumper and grill assembly, 15 minutes and removing the headlight assembly, less than 5 minutes and replaced the ballast 10 minutes and reinstalled the headlight assembly and tested it fine it works, so I replaced the headlight bulb on the drivers side also 5 minutes. I put the grill and bumper assembly back on 20 minutes and its done for$175 for both headlights and about an hour total time in the driveway no lift no experience. I looked up the repair on you tube. DON'T DEAL with this GUY. read more

On a trip from the S.F. Bay Area to Orange County, the borrowed 2002 Subaru I was driving developed a problem just outside Paso Robles. When I finally realized what was going on, it was after 5 PM. I looked up Subaru service online and Auto Limits came up. Managed to limp the car there and left it in the lot overnight. Talked to Martel the next morning. He was swamped but said he would get to it. From my description he had an idea of what the problem was... IF the parts were available. Later he called and said he would get the car done by the end of the day. In fact, the car was ready by 3:30 that afternoon. Martel is my new hero! read more

These guys are AMAZING! I don't know a ton about cars, but every time I have been there, the employees take their time to explain to me any issues, as well as anything that they recommend for my car. I never feel like they are pressuring me into getting unnecessary things done and they are so honest about pricing. They even charge less if they use less oil, which I have never heard of before! Also, my husband brought his car in about a year ago because there was a warning light on. After a full day of searching and problem solving, they didn't end up charging him a thing because it was only a faulty light. Honest guys with a wonderful work ethic. The perfect auto shop if you ask me! read more

There are three words that describe Auto Limits in a nutshell: outstanding customer service. I'm originally from the Bay Area and have been living in North SLO County for about roughly 2 years now. I've had no success finding a mechanic that won't screw me over the second they have the chance or who was reliable and dependable when I needed them to be. Until I came across Auto Limits on a recommendation from Bill's Towing & Transport Services. They immediately took in my car a 1997 Geo Metro (stop laughing, I know!) when they were quite busy and within a few days it was fixed. It turns out the reason why it was giving me so many problems was because of a converter issue. Now because it's a Geo the parts aren't the easiest to find anymore (there's a reason why they stopped making these cars afterall) so they set about making a part for my car. Which is fantastic. Lemme get to why I will always give my business to Auto Limits: Due to unfortunate circumstances I haven't been able to pick up my car from them in roughly 2 1/2 weeks. Did they mind? No! Frank (the owner) was more than happy to help me out with my situation and even told me it wasn't a problem that my car was still on their property. He's been so understanding and accommodating of my situation that I knew in that second they were going to get my business for as long as I was on the Central Coast. I've already recommended them to all of my friends for not only their very reasonable rates, but extraordinary, above and beyond customer service. Seriously, check them out! This place should be the only place you take your car to to get fixed. I will update this review after I've driven my car (still haven't picked it up yet) to comment on how the car runs and if there are any issues after it has been fixed. I'm confident there won't be, but sometimes you just never know. read more

I had just taken over the driving at Soledad on the way to a getaway weekend at Avila Beach, when I glanced down - the temperature gauge was in the red zone. We pulled off a nervous mile later at a rest stop and called our local mechanic for help. (The car had been serviced just three days earlier.) He stepped us through some checks and we could almost hear him scratching his head. "Better find a mechanic to check it out hands-on" was the best he could do. Happily, my smart phone coughed up a half-dozen auto shops in Paso Robles, about 15 minutes down 101. Auto Limits was closest and had good reviews. I called and sure, Randy could take a look. We wheeled in and I immediately felt confident we were in good hands. Randy did a thorough check of the cooling system, found no flaws, then checked the computer system, rebooted the system, and Presto! everything reverted to normal. (Who knew cars could be rebooted?) The cost for restoring our peace of mind was quite reasonable. We were on our way and still managed to reach our getaway hotel just at check in time. read more

Took my car to Auto Limits for a smog a couple weeks ago after making an appointment. Dropped my car off and went strolling around Paso since it was my day off. Came back when they called me and everything went as smooth as a fresh shave. This will be my go-to mechanic for any work I need done, they are professional, very friendly, and have a relaxed customer atmosphere. read more

Once again, we had to bring our old but beloved car into Auto Limits. Once again, we were given an estimate and the total cost ended up LOWER than expected. I'm telling you--these guys are the best. Honest and helpful, reliable and thorough. Yeah, it can be pricey to get a car fixed these days but I've grown to trust the staff at Auto Limits. I never feel like they're ripping me off. Their prices are fair and if/when I call, they're friendly and helpful. For DECADES we've searched for a shop like this. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Maybe it was a new mechanic or something, but 3 different times to fix an oil leak and being charged twice for it is wrong. The first estimate even said that there was slight seepage from the oil gasket, so why not fix the gasket the first time? I went to this place based on the reviews, but I'll be going to Frank's next time. My Mom has always had great experiences with them. read more

Auto Limits - Auto Repair Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I've been to Lyons, Kings or Borjon auto care and none of them are worth your time Auto limits is by far the best auto repair shop in Paso Robles California they were honest fair and reasonably priced. I brought my first car there to get fixed a few weeks ago ended up bringing my second car there. They were courteous and very efficient I don't expect to ever take the car anywhere else in Paso Robles. Thanks. read more

Great customer service,stuck to quoted price,on time.Will be going back to them .. read more

Great service at great prices. I needed to have my car repaired so that it would pass the smog check. It was diagnosed when it failed its smog check. The smog check place gave me an estimate that seemed extremely high so I called Auto Limits who had done some work on it years ago and they quoted me an exceptionally reasonable price, hundreds less than the original estimate. I felt like the other mechanic was trying to take advantage of me because I am a woman but I never felt that way at Auto Limits. They are fair in price and do excellent work. My Car is running like its brand new. I highly recommend Auto Limits if you want a fair price and great service. read more

Friendly, low-key service. No pressure or upselling attitude. We've used Auto Limits for 5+ years, always quick service and if there's a delay, they call and keep you updated. Not in the best part of town...definitely a diamond in the rough type of place so don't let looks fool you. Auto Limits has never let us down. read more

I've been very pleased with the service. Their estimates have been accurate with no surprises. Jobs completed on time.

I have lived with a recurrent problem for nearly two years. My GMC duramax would hard start nearly every morning. Once running it was okay. I went to four "mechanics" over this time and no one could end the problem. Finally, I went to Auto Limits. I believe I met a Maartel (?) and he went to what he felt was the heart of the problem. A new injector pump. Voila! Success. He did what all the other guys couldn't Top score for Auto Limits. I now have my ace place to go to. read more

Randy is an exceptional human being! Our truck conked out on us over 300 miles from home. We thought for sure the engine has blown or something equally as horrifying. We ended up in a parking lot next to this shop at about 5:30 pm, after closing time. I walked over anyway and the owner Randy was still there. He graciously offered to take a look, did a diagnostic and it was a misfiring plug that had cracked. Even though it was well past closing this awesome guy went and got a new plug and installed it for us. He refused to take anything more than $20 for his time and work! He saved the day and our trip and best of all renewed our faith in people. Beyond grateful for the help, but for meeting this man as well. You rock Randy! read more

Randy and Tanya Freeman are true professionals with care for their customers and integrity - a rare and valuable combination! I am super happy to find an auto service station that I can trust and recommend to others, which is exactly what I will be doing. read more

Great service from one of the best auto repair shops in Paso Robles. I've worked with the owners of Auto Limits Repair for a few years now. They are honest, fair and easy to work with. I recommend them. read more

I was very happy with the service. No pressure to buy up and very professional! Will visit again. TOM

Brought my indestructible 2000 Toyota Sienna mininvan in for a water pump and hose replacement. The auto limits team saved me $100's vs. repair estimates in San Jose where I used to live. They were courteous and on time. They were willing to negotiate on using the parts I requested. It was a great experience. read more

Every one in the world should be as wonderful and capable as the owners and employees at auto limits. My car broke down on vacation and that's how I met Tanya, the owners wife who runs the front desk. They figured out what the problem was and went above and beyond to help me in this awkward situation. Please use them for any car trouble you may encounter, whether you live in Paso Robles or are just passing through. read more

This business is really good. Very honest and cooperative. I had a car that really needed a lot of work that I could not afford and the value of the car did not justify. I was able to come up with a fix that was a good solution for me. After several months the car is still running well and meeting all my needs. This is an honest and very competent business. I fully recommend them. read more

Had transmission issues while on my way to LA and found these guys here Yelp. Lived up to all their good reviews. Marthel was courteous and did an excellent job in getting my Jeep Liberty repaired. Had to leave for the week, but was worth getting everything done correctly. They were closed on Saturday, but Marthel was kind enough to meet me there that day so I could get my car. Hopefully, I won't be needing to return. If I lived in town, this would be my repair shop. Great job! read more

Have needed to bring vehicles in twice during the last year for repairs. Both times we were given a fair quote. They fully explained what was wrong and delivered promised service in a timely manner. Will not be taking our cars anywhere else- keep up the good work guys:) read more

Very great people. Waved the few because they couldn't find my problem. Worked on it all day for free. Awesome place, don't go tot the dealerships, come here. read more

Amazing service. Great price on my brake job. Would come back in a heartbeat. They stayed around late so I could pick up my car the same day. read more

We had auto problems while traveling to Paso Robles from out of the area, for work. We found Auto Limits based on their ratings here on Yelp - glad we did! Although Markel (?) had his reservations about our situation, he helped us to get on the road quickly, and made some suggestions for getting home. We made it to the LA area safely and without further incidents (although we know we are in for some major repairs with our regular mechanic). I would not hesitate to return if the need arises, when we are in the area. read more