Rick to the rescue! He was able to squeeze me in on a busy (and HOT!) Friday to get me back on the road after I had AAA tow me in. OUTSTANDING service at a reasonable cost, which also saved me money on the rental car I had booked, not knowing what the issue was or how long it would take to fix. I really appreciate fair and honest businessmen; he qualifies on both counts! THANK YOU! read more

Responsive, efficient, and personable. I'm a new customer with some bad experiences in the past (like an oil change where no oil was added and it cost me an engine). I've been hoping to find a mechanic who doesn't talk to women like they're stupid. Rick seems like someone I can trust. He also has a charming outdoor "waiting room" if the weather is nice. I'm glad America's Tire sent me there. read more

Trusted service! My entire family has been going here for years. Wouldn't go anywhere else

My kids and I were returning home from vacation and had a flat tire. It took hours for the roadside assistance person to remove the tire because the studs were stripped. The staff at America's Tire recommended Rick Camacho at Automotive Consultants to replace the studs before the tire could be replaced. Rick took care of us right away! He was exceptionally kind and the service was very fast. Thank you, Rick!! read more

Broken lug @ America's Tire during routine 5K mile rotation which needed replacing so got a voucher for replacing it no charge from them and with shop to replace it. Automotive Consultants was the shop they use to make things right for this kind of issue so I contacted them and made an appointment for the work. Work was done no problem, no extra stuff suggested no BS so good experience thanks. read more

After taking it to several other places to determine the issue of a noise heard I found auto consultants. Brought my son's car in as it was making a grinding noise when he turns. Rick test drove the car and diagnosed it and the stop bulb and rotors were the culprits. They kept me updated and was super honest with the issues and costs. Jen was great helping me with the paperwork and great service. read more

BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP IN THE EAST BAY, HERE'S WHY: Last year of Oct, 31 2020. My 4Runner's Transfercase and Driveshaft both failed catastrophically on 580-W. Called AAA, and they the tow truck driver suggested the best place to go was, you guessed it. "Automotive Consultants" in Dublin, CA. After having my car towed there, they called the next day to help me figure out what exactly needed to be done to the 4Runner. After giving me estimates, and as time went on. I wen't to the shop and checked on the car to see how well they made progress! I was surprised how they were able to clearly show me and take the time to explain what happened to the original parts that failed. It took at least 3 weeks to get it serviced because of some delays in shipment, which is very understandable and was in no rush. The 4Runner ran great for roughly 5 months. Flash Forward to Apr, 16. Took my car back in again for transmission repair because its been showing signs that its slipping gears and etc... I am also currently having them do a new power steering rack and a rear-diff service. Rick took his time to tell me all about warranties, used and remanufactured tranny's and, transmissions from the original dealer. After all, I chose to go with a transmission ordered from the original dealer since it has 1 year (Unlimited mile warranty). Best option even though it would cost more, I would think its worth it, despite the fact its 4Runner and they last a very long time! - Overall, 5-STARS for this place. Whenever I need help getting my car or someone else's car fixed, I can always consult the "Automotive Consultants"! Shoutout to Rick! You guys are HONEST, efficient, reputable and highly-reliable people to work with as a customer of your establishment! I appreciate your level of work, quality and craftsmanship in the Automotive Industry. read more

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After my regular mechanic closed shop I was at a loss for reliable work at a reasonable price. I was referred to Rick at Automotive Consultants by a long time limo customer and previous auto sales customer of mine. I'm particular as I was in the car business over 31 years and 'wrenched' on car since I was 16. I know the difference between good work and bad. I took my 2005, 344,800 miles Lincoln Town Car limousine sedan to Rick for a squeaky squeak on the left front of my car. At first he thought it might have been a bad (old) ball joint. I figured I'd be looking at around $400 plus with alignment. When Rick called me up with the diagnosis of upper and lower control arms along with the ball joing it turned out to be over $1,100 hundred bucks between parts and labor. I almost chocked until I drove the car away. My front end was tight and the steering was accurate. The front end alignment was best alignment I've ever had on a car. For the first time since the 29,600 miles I bought the car it tracks straight and true and the front is quiet. no shakes, no rattles and no...squeaky-squeak. This is my service car, I drive customers. What price can you put on safety and people's lives? In this situation I have confidence my old Lincoln will get my people to where they're going without worrying about the front end being a safety issue. Excellent work! read more

He fixed two cars in two days, very professional, and very knowledgeable. Thank you Rick read more

I snapped a steering rod on my truck and had it towed to this place, Rick helped me get my truck back on the road. It took them longer than I anticipated, but I guess there were complications. Nevertheless AC gota me back on the road. Would've given a 5 stars, but the price is a little high for the job. I've been around auto mechanics my whole life and worked on my truck most of the time. But this time I couldn't work on my own truck, because I was 500 miles from home n had to work 6 days a week!! Still definitely recommend it if you're near Camp Parks and in need of a mechanic. read more

Automotive Consultants - Auto Repair Near Me - Dublin, California

3 weeks ago I went here for 4 wheels alignment because of American tires recommended! I made an appointment at 2:00PM...they let me wait about one hour then started do it for my car! Today they did again...I made an appointment at9:00AM!I told them I have go to work at 11 o'clock!It means I had to drive my car out 10:30AM!!They asked me to come again tomorrow!!! They started with my car at 10:30AM!! Finished at 11:15AM!!!So why I made an appointment before I came??I just don't want to waste my time!! read more

I was referred to Automotive Consultants by America's Tire in Dublin after they broke a lug nut stud while trying to perform a tire rotation, as they apparently have some kind of "arrangement" between shops. When I called to make an appointment, I explained to the woman that I had to be at work at 0800 & would need to arrange a ride, that I could not just leave the car there indefinitely. I called back a second time to ask if they could not order the necessary part ahead of time & have it ready to go, but she was non-committal and said they wouldn't know what they were dealing with until they got the wheel off and would have to look for the piece and a back, etc. She said if I left the keys in the night drop, they would be done with the car by noon. At 1139, I received a text from Rick stating, "you need some other service, call when you can." When I called, he said he got the wheel off and my brake pads could be replaced and that I could also use an oil change. Not sure how he determined I needed an oil change by pulling a wheel off the car, but since I was not interested in the upsell, I asked him to simply replace the broken lug nut stud and rotate the tires, as per the work order, and to call when he was done. By 1400, since I still had not heard back from Rick, I called the shop yet again & asked when I could pick the car up. His response? "You can pick it up right now." Cool. Got a ride down to the shop and waited quite awhile for him to retrieve the key from the office. He handed it to me without a word, along with the work order from America's Tire. Fast forward 2 days, when I just a bad taste in my mouth about the whole experience and finally went over to have a peek at the front wheel...only to see the same broken piece! Not only did Automotive Consultants not do the work that I brought my car to them to do, but they didn't even *say a word* to me about any of it when I picked up the car. I called America's Tire in Dublin and spoke to the manager, who set me up with the repair shop that their San Ramon store uses, but WOW. It's a bad look for a 5-star business like America's Tire to be associated with a place like Automotive Consultants. I guess since I wasn't interested in writing a blank check for a brake job, an oil change, and whatever nonsense they could come up with, they decided to not even do the work I brought the car in for in the first place. Now, instead of having a positive interaction and maybe even finding an automotive shop that I could trust with my car, I have to cuss the place out every time I drive by...which is a lot cuz I work in Dublin!! Not cool. read more

A friend of mine just came here recently and was very pleased with the help from Rick. Rick was very professional and courteous and was able to get a decent price for the window motor repair. The job was completed on time and at the price stated. Everything works fine. As proof of the repair, we are attaching a video. Check it out Thank you Rick! read more

RICK! And his crew are the absolute best in the tri-valley. I highly recommend Automotive Consultants to anyone that wants a fair, honest, and skilled mechanic to take trust with your car. There is always a sense of fear of picking the wrong mechanic, but they have never let me down and I will bring every car I will ever own to them as long as I am living. read more

Rick changed timing belt on good friends 2003 Acccord and did other factory required work and car runs amazing!!! Significantly less expensive than dealer and other local mechanics we went to! read more

Automotive Consultants - Auto Repair Near Me - Dublin, California

This is one of the hidden gems in automotive repairs in Dublin. I highly recommend them and they did an amazing and fast job diagnosing my issue and taking care of it within one days time. They are super friendly and on top of taking care of everything and being very responsive with their customer service. the owner is top notch and very easy to work with. Not to mention price is very reasonable unlike the dealerships. I definitely recommend this company if you are a Dublin resident read more

Im never going back to this shop for an alignment. The first time I got my car aligned, took my car for a drive in the freeway the steering wheel was a little off and when I try to straighten the wheel it wheel pull to the left and all my tire pressure was low below 30psi.. only 1 was above at 32psi.. I went back and complained to Rick.. He's a nice guy but you can't make an excuse saying "oh your tire pressure gage you use is broken" and the second time he fixed it.. it was still off.. and I had to drive my car to las vegas with a bad alignment.. I wanted to being back my girl car back to their shop and complained the same prob but I didn't wanna waste my time hearing same excuses again.. Im never going back here again.. I just wasted my money for that alignment.. and that was $50 each.. that's probably why its cheap because its some boo boo work.. read more

GREAT service, Rick was very helpful and knowledgable! I called in the morning and Rick told me to come in the afternoon. He looked at the bottom of my car as it was rattling and screwed in a couple of bolts. Said it was free of charge since it was an easy fix. Will definitely come here again! read more

My dad, Jim, has been going to them for years. I live all the way in San Diego, and I still make sure to get my car seen by them when I'm visiting the area. Thanks for your help, Rick! read more

i see what's going on here! my family used them and it was just ok service. they took a while to get back to us about the car and what the problem was. it seems after you use automotive consultants they ask you to write a review on yelp and if you do that they will give you a discount the next time you use them. well i wrote the review and we did get the discount of $25. still nothing spectacular the second time around but i don't feel it's fair to see all these 5 star reviews for a place that gives discounts for good reviews, it's very misleading. originally i found this place and suggested it because of all the great reviews but now i know what's really going on. you just never know these days so just be careful. we will continue to look elsewhere for a more honest place with better service. read more

This place is an absolute joke. Called and asked to book my Mini in for a tyre check and alignment. The receptionist asked me for the make and model of my car and told me they could happily offer service. Firstly when I got there there were already 3 people waiting 15 mins past when they were told to drop their cars off. Staff were inside the office but weren't unlocking the office doors. Same experience when collecting my car. On collection, the same receptionist was sent to collect my payment. Handed me a piece of paper and tried to take my card. I asked her to walk me through the measurements I was seeing. On pressing her she told me they'd aligned my car but not fully, she wasn't sure why but took a guess. I asked for factual information vs guesswork. She continued to give me information she 'wasn't sure of' until I told her I wasn't 'sure' what I was paying for, after which she hurriedly finally asked a mechanic to talk to me. Mechanic confirmed that they couldn't fully align my car because their machine wasn't able to work with the Mini due to my bolt types. Something they knew they wouldn't be able to do right at the beginning when they booked me in and asked for the make and model of my car. When I asked about the tire report -the guy looked out at my car and said 'they're fine'. I asked for actual measurements which he couldn't supply. I asked how much longer I could drive on the tires and he looked at the car and ball-parked a very round figure on the spot. So my assumption is they didn't bother to check the tires since they handed me measurements on alignment but not tires. Here are 2 ways this could have gone: A) Telling me right at the beginning that due to my car model, they might not be able to fully align my car and it might save me money to go directly to Mini. B) Have someone who knew what they were talking about meet me on collection of my car or even call me before they started working and explain factually why they couldn't do a full alignment and had not checked tires and give me the option to go elsewhere or tell me they would not charge me full price since the problem wasn't fully resolved and what I had asked for hadn't been done. These guys have an agreement with America's Tire where you get a % off if you're referred over, but the cost is still high and clearly it's a wham bam, in n out, easy money for them, no concern for the customer or the car. On their attitude, lack of service and lack of transparency I do NOT recommend them. read more

Hmm...had a lot of hope for this place after reading the reviews. Have a few bad experience however. Brought the wife's car with a fluid leak and said it might be something with seals, had the seals replaced and went to pick up the car and it wouldn't start. Eventually had to get a new fuel pump to start the car. The car still leaks.... Brought my car in and needed a new radiator as mine cracked, they fixed it but put the wrong type of antifreeze back in. Think this would be easy to spot as one is green and one is red but..... Then brought it in to get brakes done and after leaving heard a weird grinding noise in the front. One day I got off of 580 and turned left and the car fell right on the tired. Had to have it towed back to this place and they said a bolt broke. Hmmmm....Just a lot of weird thing. read more

This is odd, as I thought that I wrote a review on this repair shop last year (it would have been a good review, too). Not sure whether my memory is bad or whether Yelp disappeared the review. In any event, here's the update... My first experience with Automotive Consultants (when they were in their previous location, about 2 years ago) was excellent. They diagnosed and fixed the problem with my truck for far less than the dealer would have and they did good work. About 9 months later my truck developed another problem and I brought it back to Automotive Consultants, and again, the work was done properly and the charge was not outrageous (though it wasn't the bargain that I had with the first trip). Fast forward to spring 2009 and yet another issue came up with the truck (a leaking seal and brake issues). Again, I took the truck to Automotive Consultants and again, the work seemed to have been done properly but the bill seemed really high for what was done. A month after Automotive Consultants did the brake work I was driving the truck and smelled rubber or plastic burning. I looked at the cars around me and didn't see anything, then pulled into a parking lot and saw that there was something on fire around my front brakes. I immediately took the truck back to Automotive Consultants (note that while it was a month since the last visit, my truck is a second vehicle and I hadn't put more than 50 miles on it during that time). Their diagnosis was frozen calipers. I asked Rick whether the frozen calipers were caused by his previous repair and he said no. I questioned how it could be that the brakes would freeze so soon after a repair and he just shrugged and wouldn't even consider that he was at fault. After $800 in additional repairs, I found that there's virtually no way that the first brake repair was done properly if the calipers froze within 50 miles of the job being completed. So I'm no longer a customer of Automotive Consultants. I read more

Amazing service. If you're looking for a mechanic with 100% integrity who cares about helping his customers over making a buck, this is your place! Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. read more

Excellent!! Service was performed on a 2000 328i, with 140K Miles brought to a local dealer who wanted $3,000.00 to replace the AC Compressor, as it was having a knocking sound, and then had no cold air, looked at another local source they wanted $1,700.00. No Thanks...l most forgot about Rick, I knew had done some work on a friends car years back. Rick did the diagnostic, did an AC service, dried, and recharge with the correct pressures, and replaced a worn idler bearing for about $250.00... It's working great now, and I'll keep lookout for sounds/problems, if it eventually needs to be replaced I know who will do the work! Called me during the repair with an update. This is how service should be done at all shops Felt they were very honest about what needed to be done, and gained my trust on this repair. read more

5 Stars and here's why: My Mini Cooper broke down 400 miles from home. AAA recommend Rick after calling a few places that didn't work on minis. Rick was able to get the parts and repair the car in less than 4 hours, really closer to 3 hours. Called me when he had identified the problem and clearly went over the costs. Called when car was ready and waited until after closing for me to pick up car. Cost was exactly what was quoted no additional gotchas. Rick was super nice, especially when I accidentally thought one of his employees was my Uber and I had him take me to my daughters soccer game. (Yes that really happened.) If you need a trust worthy mechanic go see Rick. read more

I love finding an auto repair place that does the following: 1. Great customer service; makes periodic phone calls to give you feedback, not pushy, nice front desk lady, and keeps you involved! 2. Fast - got it back the next afternoon Window wouldn't go down OR up on my Volvo wagon (door was broken inside - awesome) and I had to recharge the A/C. I figured I couldn't wait any longer once I started crying on 680 Friday during our little heat wave. My car was 106 F, I had to pee, traffic wasn't moving - I was terribly attractive... 3. Inexpensive All those man hours with my driver's side door and the A/C recharge ended up being much less than another shop priced me at. Thanks Rick and front desk lady with the cute hair! My Volvo and hunny bunny's SUV will be yours for as long as we're here. Bless you- read more

This is where we go in Dublin for auto care. No complaints which says something. For the first couple years moving back I'd still take my car back to Santa Rosa because I loved my car guy there. He was kind and didn't take advantage. You know how precious that is. Rick Camacho is that guy for us in Dublin. read more

We have taken our Yukon Denali here a couple of times for a couple electrical issues. PRO's: -Friendly Service -They fix the problem, without trying to squeeze you for additional work and/or services that may be unnecessary. -reasonable rates -Quick Con's: Cant think of any! read more

Being new to the San Ramon/Dublin area, I was at first searching for an auto mechanic for our 06 Honda Odyssey that didn't charge dealer-level maintenance prices. To my pleasant surprise, I found a conveniently located shop in Dublin that offers that and more. Low prices, an owner who has been in the business for many years, a shop that has experience working with both Japanese and German cars, as well as a shop who is honest about the services they provide and recommend. In the several times I have had my car serviced there, the final costs were actually less than estimates that I had signed off on (sometimes significantly so). Particularly if honesty is important to you in a repair shop, this is one I would look at. They also have wireless which is nice if you are waiting for your service to be completed. read more

Good honest work at an affordable price. I was happy with the service and understanding of doing work that's necessary with not adding on more. They stuck to the quoted price. Markup on parts and labor was reasonable. I'll go back if my cars need more work. read more

I was in Dublin when my wheel bearings went out and wheel started smoking. My truck is a 1954 GMC and the parts are very difficult to find. Rick and his crew were very professional and were able to repair my truck by 3 pm the next day.Automotive Consultants is the real deal and I highly recommend this auto shop. read more

Excellent service at competitive prices. Honest and upfront. Completed an evaluation and unlike most shops I've encountered Rick and his team didn't find any other issues than what we originally thought. Great mechanics and shops are so hard to find. But if I ever need a repair i know where I'm going. I am a customer for life. read more

For the RECORD, I have brought my cars to Rick for 20+ years now, which have included a variety of brands from European luxury cars to my Ford Exploder, and a few Japanese cars and I have NEVER NEVER EVER been told I would be given a discount for giving a good "yelp" review. I am a loyal AC customer for all these years because Rick and his crew treat me like family, with respect and honesty. He has kept my kids' clunkers running with-in their budget, and when I went through my divorce and needed my car serviced or fixed on a very limited budget, Rick took great care of my car and kept me on the road to work every morning. {My prior spouse continues to take every one of HIS cars to Rick as well...AC was one thing we agreed on ;) LOL} I have taken automobiles to Rick for consultation when I was considering purchasing a car and have found his advise reliable and honest. He has even told me to buy a certain car "because he will never see it in his garage". ;) Rick has always done a good job and if there is anything that I am not happy with he will ALWAYS fix it to my satisfaction. Lisa Miller(was Martin)now, Xenakis. ;) read more

Two years ago, I wrote this... This place was recommended to me by a friend. I am SO GLAD! Rick did an excellent job repairing my Lexus. The cost was reasonable, as car repairs go, and the service was second to none. I doubt if I'll ever go anywhere else. Excellent mechanic! On 9-21-2010 I wrote... I'm sure they do a great job still, but I went in 3 months ago about a problem that was never fixed. They've kept my car on the back burner for 3 months now and they've never called me back. I'm now planning on going elsewhere. They are SUPER busy and don't have time for small things. read more

Jenn at the front desk is an absolute sweetheart! She is very helpful and has been great at helping me come up with a solution to my car problems. She is very prompt and gets back to me on the phone. Rick is very knowledgable and pleasant to work with. I had a problem with my compressor, and brought it in for a second opinion. I brought my original estimate and had them check against that. Rick's team ended up costing about $300 less, refuting what the original estimate said I needed. Although I just moved from the area, I would happily recommend my friends to take their business to Rick. read more

Well the positive is that they offer a free AAA full inspection on your car, and most of them do a VERY thorough job too. The negative: they over charge for almost all their work. Example: They wanted to charge me $15 for a PCV valve and $75 to put it in. The part cost $3 at Kragen and it takes a whopping 20 seconds to put it in. So I guess I wont be using them anymore, still searching for an honest mechanic that will not overcharge. any ideas? read more

Excellent service. Highly recommend. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. (and I live in Suisun City). I own a Mercedes, BMW and a Chevy Hybrid. Jen, Rick and his Team are the Best! read more

We've been going to Automotive Consultants for years, Rick is very always warm, welcoming and very honest with what services need to be completed now and what can wait. We fully trust the work his shop performs and highly recommend! read more

Still Great. My car wouldn't start and they fixed the clutch button under the clutch pedal. This costs in total only $78. They could have easily lied to me and told me it was the starter or the clutch.........which would end up costing a couple hundred. Also, I told them that Jiffy Lube mentioned my power steering fluid needed replacement. They checked it out for me and said it was fine. Again something they could have charged me for but didn't. I appreciate the honesty of this place, besides a little bit of a wait for your car (1 day more than other mechanics) its worth since they're so honest. read more