Bennett Automotive was great! My mechanic of over 15 years retired and so I was looking for an honest, trustworthy mechanic. I read many positive reviews on Bennett Automotive so decided to give them a try to see for myself and I'm glad to report that all of the positive reviews were spot on. They took my car in the next day and were very, very thorough in their inspection and even included pictures of each issue in my Jeep Patriot. I like that they do most of the transactions via text including accepting or declining the repairs recommended. They didn't pressure me on having to get any if the repairs done but was honest about which ones needed to be done right away and which ones could be held off on. Their cost was reasonable and was able to get the repairs done ahead of schedule. I'll be coming back to Bennett Automotive again for my other cars for sure! read more

Wonderful folks here. Great communication which is *extremely* important to me w/ a mechanic, it's what helps me build trust. They listen to all concerns. They treat me w/ value, respect & kindness. They answer any & all questions & don't make me feel like a bother for asking. They guarantee their work & make sure I'm happy w/ the outcomes. They prioritize work starting w/ any safety issues, so I can budget accordingly. Added plus- as a female myself I love that one of their key personnel is female. They also have been servicing my elderly mom's car for several years & she has always felt comfortable. I recommend. read more

Fast, quality and honest service! They were quick to diagnose the issue and resolve it for a pick up on the next business day.

Car was stalling. Left it with them for a couple of days then was told it was the central junction fuse box. $1200. I know Ford has had a problem with the fuel pump relay, and it wasn't a matter of just replacing the fuse box, because there has to be a REASON why that relay goes bad. It could be the fuel pump is starting to fail, the wires may be corroded, bad fuel filter, and a couple of other causes. They didn't check for any of these or other potential causes, information that I easily found and read about on a Ford site. They only told me they took it for a couple of test drives and it didn't stall. They did find out that box can go bad. But they apparently didn't know there is ALWAYS an underlying cause for this. $200 for NO diagnosis! I've NEVER paid anything close to $200 just for a diagnosis, let alone for one I never got. To think they didn't know there's a reason the relay goes bad? Meaning if they just replaced the whole fuse box the problem would eventually come back. I found out Ford doesn't even have the fuse box anymore, so it would have to be a rebuilt one from who knows where. $1200 for a rebuilt fuse box that takes less than an hour to install?? For $200 they obviously did nothing but take it for a couple of test drives. I can't sell the car saying the fuse box is bad, because anyone with even a little knowledge knows there has to be an underlying cause for a relay going bad! It's even written about online! For such positive reviews? I only feel ripped off. I have no diagnosis and will have to take it somewhere else. For me it's important to be honest with a potential buyer, and I have no information to give someone. You should think about this before you decide to take your car there. read more

Best shop in Thousand Oaks, reliable and honest. Both times I've gone in there with a problem I've walked out feeling like I'm driving a new car! Great crew and quality work. read more

Excellent customer service, great pricing and large selection! my husband loves his new zero turn mower!!

I was fortunate enough to be recommended to Bennett Automotive. Matt and his team are extremely professional, exceedingly knowledgeable and I would not trust my car to any other automotive service! Thank you Matt for your expertise and professionalism! read more

There's really no substitute in Thousand Oaks! The service is top-notch, the shop is clean, and they truly pay attention to every detail. Reagan is wonderful at scheduling and making sure customers are taken care of, and Matt and his team always get the job done on time and at a fair price. What I appreciate most is their honesty--it's rare to find that in auto repair these days. read more

I wish this I could give this place a trillion stars. Excellent service, kind people, and great work. The owner Matt is something special. If you're looking for a trustworthy and honest person - RUN, or get your car towed... to Bennett Automotive. You won't regret it. read more

Highly recommend! New client referred word of mouth...they were able to fit me in and repair a broken AC in my car before the heatwave. Front desk Regan and Joe were great; communicative. Prices are very reasonable. Thanks Matt and Shannon! - Jeff Johnson and wife! :) read more

The new owner, Matt, has a great team in the office and in the shop. They keep my RV, SUV and compact car all in good working condition. They are always busy, but never too busy to spend the time to make sure all your questions are answered. And, if there are multiple ways to correct the issue they explain those options well, weighing safety, costs and time. Bennett Automotive are my favorite mechanics. read more

I was up from San Diego visiting my sister and my LR4 broke down just before heading back south. They were booked up but they had me bring my car in anyway to see what they could do to help me out. It ended up being a larger issue, so it took a few days to fix, but they completed the job sooner than they expected and made sure there were no other issues. Their price range was fair and transparent. Matt has even followed up with me since I've been home to make sure all is still running smoothly. They communicated clearly on timeframe expectations and have fantastic customer support. They are a great local auto shop! Highly recommend and thank you for taking care of me! read more

Matt and all of his crew there are great ! Took my Hummer H3 in for an engine rebuild that went well (stayed within the schedule and estimate they provided) and works great since. Matt even followed up with me weeks later just to see if working well ! Highly recommend them ! read more

I had a great experience with Matt at Bennett. I took my car to him after it was making a weird noise. I thought it was dying and it turns out I had almost run it out of oil. Oops. He got me right in, called me quickly with a quote, and wasn't pushy when I didn't want to fix all of the things he recommended. Even though it was Friday he got my car back quickly to me so I'd have it back for the weekend. I will only go to Bennett for future oil changes and issues. Highly recommend! read more

Matt Fitch and his team did a great job on my 2013 Chevy Silverado. I needed a new engine and got a quote from numerous other shops. Bennett automotive gave me the best quote and did a great job on my truck. I highly recommend this shop. my truck was done fast and efficient. They paid such attention to detail. They even fixed a broken back blinker bulb at no extra cost. Amazingly satisfied!!! Brent Taylor read more

I can't thank Matt enough for his exceptional service at Bennett Automotive. I brought in my Mercedes R350 with the check engine light on, and he quickly diagnosed the issue with precision. Not only did he explain the problem in detail, but he also went above and beyond to ensure everything was fixed perfectly. My car is running smoothly now, and I have complete confidence in the work done. Matt's professionalism, expertise, and friendly attitude made the entire experience stress-free. Highly recommend Bennett Automotive, especially if Matt is on the job! The whole team was great and the pricing was very fair for the customer and shop read more

Highly recommended Bennet Automotive! If you are looking for an honest repair shop this is one the few that actually exist. Read on if you want to know my story. I got a flat tire a few months back, took it to pep boys in simi to get it fixed/replaced. They told me my left front axle is leaking and it they could repair/replace it for around 2k. I said no thanks i'll get a second opinion. Took it to german auto specialists also in simi and they told me both front axles needed to be replaced for 3.5K. I decided to wait and get a third opinion and when i called bennet matt told me after market parts are a lot cheaper and would cost around 1100 for both. Took into bennet today and they confirmed neither axle is leaking and they didn't need to be replaced.. he did find other minor issues but to make a long story short i ended up paying $0 dollars. They could have easily replaced my front axles and i would not have known that they were never an issue. Thank you Bennet Automotive for being an honest business. I will definitely take my car back in the futuure if any real issues arise. read more

My experience w Matt and his team was beyond my expectations! In a timely manner, I was given an estimate that was reasonable, my huge problem was solved ... that day ( the dealership couldn't figure it out) and he restored my faith in bringing my car in by myself. I felt I was treated like family and left having so much trust in Bennett Automotive. I always grab cards for my purse and refer my friends to him. Kelly Z read more

The first factor for me in finding a good mechanic is that I can trust what they tell me. I have taken my Mercedes here twice and definitely recommend them. The most recent trip I am a bit ashamed to admit was something of user error. Not only did they not make me feel like an idiot (which I am)- it would have been pretty easy for them to charge me more money by saying there was something wrong when there wasn't. The only downside of this shop is they are not open on the weekend but is an inconvenience I will certainly suffer through to continue to take my 2006 Mercedes here. Thank you guys!! read more

I came here because of the 5-star reviews of Bennett and they did not disappoint! This is a family-owned business, they are so friendly, they got me in and out last minute, they didn't upsell me on anything, and their prices were so reasonable. I'm sending my whole family here they are so great. Thank you, Bennett! read more

Unexpected trouble with my truck that was diagnosed at the dealership, which would have resulted in a very high cost. Matt looked at the problem, explained the situation which turned out to be not as dire as the dealership said it was. Matt's extremely nice and helpful office staff responded quickly when I first reached out, and now Bennett Automotive will be my go-to place for my truck's maintenance. read more

Matt Bennett was the most helpful person I have met in many years! I was leaving town and he helped my mom get her car fixed. He was kind and so polite! He ordered the part and fixed my moms car the same day. The dealership said it would be 2 weeks before they could look at it. Bennett Automotive is a BLESSING! read more

EUREKA!!! I've found an HONEST mechanic in Brent the owner of Bennett Automotive. Brent's integrity is beyond reproach, he can look you in the eye and I'm sure he sleeps well. Brent and his men have been keeping my work trucks running for years. I live 30 miles away but will have my trucks towed to Bennett Automotive if necessary. He and his competent crew look out for their customers and their vehicles. You can trust them. Rocky Rebne read more

BENNETT AUTOMOTIVE is the best in the town. They're honest and they're pricing is very fair. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a mechanic. read more

Great customer service, honest, and was more than happy with their costs! Highly recommend people!

I've known Brent for several years, and he is the only mechanic I trust. He is up-front about what work needs to be done, does it in a timely fashion, and does it for a reasonable price. read more

Brent and his shop are professional and friendly. I would not hesitate to have them work on my car and always recommend him.

I've been coming to Bennett Auto for about 10 years and have always been treated very well. I always come here for my routine maintenance, and when there's any problems with our vehicles, Brent the current owner takes good care of us! Fair prices, honest service with integrity! read more

Need a reliable mechanic who will treat you with respect and honesty, Bennetts is the place to take your care for routine check ups and problems that may arise! I trust Bennett's 100% and would refer anyone i know to them for maintenance or vehicle problems. read more

I only trust taking my car here!!! I TRAVEL FROM SAN DIEGO to have Brent look at my truck, I have been going here for years and I only trust him. I took my car to be looked at in San Diego and they gave me a quote/list that was outrageous. So I called Brent and asked if he would double check. Sure enough more then half of what was on that list didn't need to be worked on!! I respect his honesty, and fare prices!! its tough being a girl bringing your car to a mechanic lol! I highly recommend Bennetts !! read more

I took my truck to Bennett Automotive when the service engine light came on. I was able to drop off my truck same day. Brent diagnosed the issue and updated me about the steps to take clearly. He worked with my warranty and had my truck back to me quickly. This shop is much easier to deal with than the dealership, and I will be back if I need anything else. read more

Brent is The Man. Straightforward, honest, gives you all options. Always a fair price...AND he always finds something that needs fixing, and just does it I highly recommend him read more

I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and My reverse/Backup lights weren't working. I wasn't from the area and I went to another highly rated shop who told me that my bulbs and fuse were fine and that the problem was in the computer and I'd probably hAve to take it to the dealer. I called a Buddy of mine and he recommended Bennett. Turns out it WAS THE FUSE!!!. They potentially saved me at least 100 bucks in a possible diagnostic at the dealers. TOTALLY RECOMMEND THESE GUYS!!! Hint, don't take your car to any shop in Tustin with the word Galaxy in the title. read more

Thank you Bennett Automotive!! I am so happy with my experience here! Such good people! Next time my car has any issues I'll definitely be back. read more

Had the best experience here, getting some repair work done on my son's car this week. It's always hard to go to a new place but Brent made it so easy. The car was done right when he said it would be, and everything was perfect. I will definitely be back! read more

in the middle of this heatwave the last thing you need is your AC to be on the fritz. I was trying to be cheap and tried diy and soon realized this needs to be left to the pros. I found Bennetts automotive and was impressed with the reviews so I called and Brent quoted me less than any shop. I went to his shop and was impressed, he's very professional and doesn't sugarcoat things he's up front and to the point when it comes to prices. Unlike most mechanics these days that throw surprise costs at you at the time of checkout. Needless to say my AC is blowing nice cool air and I can now cruise with my windows up and be comfortable. I'll be back for future maintenance. read more

I have been going to Bennett auto repair for several years now. He has done work on both of our cars. Brent has always been upfront on what repairs are needed at the time and what could be done at a later date. Brent is amazing. He is always professional. His pricing is always fair and the work performed is top notch. I highly recommend Bennett Auto repair. Johann P. read more

Where else would you go to have your car taken care of other than a professional mechanic's shop? Brent and Paul are one of the most knowledgeable and honest mechanics I've ever met. If you're in need of a reliable mechanic, look no further because this is the place! read more

Bennett Automotive is the place to take your car for maintenance/service needs. You can trust what they say, you can trust the quality of their work, and you can trust that their pricing is fair. They communicate clearly and promptly if things come up that are outside the original estimate. Convenient location, just off TO Blvd at the 23. Recently, and on short notice during the holidays, they were able to take care of some pretty significant repairs to my daughter's VW Tiguan. They really came through, and will have our business in the future. read more

I have been taking my car to Brent for several years. He's always honest and upfront with his estimates and repairs. He always gives me the best deal available and I know that my car will be in great running condition when I pick it up. I would recommend Bennett's Automotive over any local repair shop. Brent also always has time if I have any questions about my car. I'll will always bring my car to Bennett's. read more